The Midwest Super Slam Part 3 Lily After Burning River
16 August 2025

The Midwest Super Slam Part 3 Lily After Burning River

"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

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Part 3 of our Midwest Super Slam mini-series! Coaches Loretta and Lindsay sit down with athlete Lily Medina after Burning River 100—her third 100-miler of the Slam—where she remains first overall. We break down the highs, lows, and hard lessons from Ohio and look ahead to Hallucination 100 in six weeks.

In this episode:

    Burning River debrief: lows and highs problem-solving on the fly

    Fueling wins & fixes after three 100s

    What’s holding up vs. what needs TLC (body + brain)

    Six-week rebuild: training, recovery, and taper priorities

    Loop-course tactics for Hallucination 100 and managing heat/humidity

    Competing while leading the Slam: pressure → performance

If you’re chasing your first 100—or your fourth—this one’s packed with practical takeaways.