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176. CCC Win Breakdown: Strategy, Fueling & The New Smartest Coach for Trail Runner
Running long - A trail and ultra running talk›
Sep 9, 20251:18:46
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"176. CCC Win Breakdown: Strategy, Fueling & The New Smartest Coach for Trail Runner" is an episode of Running long - A trail and ultra running talk. Runtime 1 hr 18 min. Published September 9, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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We sit down with Francesco for a clear CCC recap: pacing the early climbs without forcing, the move after Champex-Lac, fast aid-station execution, and his fueling plan (~90–100 g carbs/h with a structured caffeine strategy). Then we look ahead to the World Championships and whether to accept a tempting Western States Golden Ticket.
We also share what’s shipping inside the app: the new Coach Vert.run built from half a million real coach–athlete interactions.
UTCT Giveaway
Did you hear we’re doing a giveaway to race UTCT? We’re sending one runner to Ultra-Trail Cape Town. Choose your distance—we’ll cover race entry, flights, and a 3-night stay. To enter, start any Vert.run subscription. Full details here.
Free trials don’t count toward eligibility. Winner announced at the end of September.
Want to try VertPro?
Use code RUNNINGLONG30 for 30% off your first month of Vert.run training.
👉 Follow @vert.run
👉 Download the app and sign up at vert.run
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