Sign up for our race! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=117574In this episode, we discuss the Montana Meltdown and the benefits of fixed-time races. I also share my experience participating in the Scummy Summer Slammer event and my preparation for the Tahoe Rim Trail FKT attempt. I discuss the importance of emotional connection in race planning and FKTs and share my unique approach to race planning.Takeaways Fixed time races unlock mileage and build confidence in athletes. The Scummy Summer Slammer event is a grassroots, low-cost run from Bozeman to Yellowstone. Emotional connection is important in planning races and FKT attempts. Jeff's unique approach to race planning involves starting with the 'why' and then focusing on the 'how'. Jeff is preparing for the Tahoe Rim Trail FKT attempt and is looking forward to the adventure and pushing his body. Jeff's Unique Approach to Race Planning Preparing for the Tahoe Rim Trail FKT AttemptSound Bites "Fixed time races unlock mileage and build confidence." "The Scummy Summer Slammer: A grassroots, low-cost run from Bozeman to Yellowstone." "Jeff's unique approach to race planning: starting with the 'why' and then focusing on the 'how'."ChaptersKeywordsrace organizing, fixed time races, Montana Meltdown, Scummy Summer Slammer, Tahoe Rim Trail, FKT, emotional connection, race planning