The Endurance Asia Podcast

In our interview with Alessandro, we talk about:

Alessandro’s background in mountain biking in Italy and how he grew up racing competitively before falling out of love with the sport.
How he moved to Asia and got into trail running through doing hash runs in Malaysia
How he became aware of the Asia Trail Master series
His favourite places to race around Asia and why
Times he’s been deep in the Pain Cave and how he got himself out
Alessandro’s philosophy on DNFing and living to race another day. For example in Chiang Mai when he pulled from the 230km and still got up to race a trail marathon the next day in 3hr 20m!
How he plans his major challenges
How he thinks about pacing for Ultras. Clue, he doesn’t follow the John Ellis strategy of start slow finish fast…
Thoughts on Nutrition leading up to a challenge and during
Thoughts around Strength and Conditioning, mobility, massage, stretching
What his recovery routine looks like
Managing / avoiding injuries

Quick fire Q's:

Professional

Balancing business career / family and friends : relationship
Talks about his business Sherpa
Endurance Athletes on being successful professionals
Which sponsors he represents in ultra running. How he got them on board
Closing remarks: advice for anyone thinking wanting to compete at the top of ultra running field

Find Alessandro Sherpa on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alessandrosherpa

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alessandrosherpa