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S04 E13 - How to Manage Jet Lag for Ultra Marathons
Episode 13
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Expert Help the Idiots — Jet LagHow do endurance runners survive jet lag?In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots, we ask one simple question to a line-up of battle-hardened ultra runners and coaches:How do you beat jet lag without breaking yourself?The answers range from tactical sleep schedules to "powering through" with sheer grit. Whether it's a 5-hour shift from the US to Ireland or a massive 10-hour jump from California to Greece, these experts prove that sometimes the best plan is just having the stomach to endure it.From "front-loading" sleep weeks in advance to the controversial strategy of relying on caffeine and a "cold turkey" adjustment, we dive into how the pros handle the disorientation of international racing.The "Front-Loading" Strategy: Why your sleep quality a month before the race matters.The 30-Minute Shift: Gradually adjusting your body clock before you even leave home.The "Cold Turkey" Approach: Why some runners suggest just landing and acting like you’re already on local time.Hydration vs. Hallucinations: The vital role of water when your body doesn’t know what day it is.The Running State: Why your body might actually forget it's tired once the race begins.Nick Weston — The Running CoachAlex Bance — Stonehenge 300 Mile Ultra RunnerBen Taylor — Tough Mudder BenDerek Stefureac — The Corn-on-the-Cob Ultra RunnerAshley Schneider — MS Runs the US CreatorJo Manta — The Greek Ultra RunnerSammy Lupari — The Elite PathfinderProduced by: [Your Name/Company Name Here]🎧 Next episode: Favorite piece of running kit?Follow Idiots Go Running for honest conversations, expert insight, and proof that endurance athletes are just as confused by time zones as the rest of us.📍 Website: www.idiotsgorunning.com📲 Socials: @IdiotsGoRunning (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube)What we learned about racing across time zones:The Experts:
