8 HRS IN BROWN COUNTY GROUP RUN // The Road to Steamboat Springs #19 - Ryan Clayton

Intro: This is a quick summary of 8 HRS IN BROWN COUNTY GROUP RUN // The Road to Steamboat Springs #19 from Ryan Clayton. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

• The event is an 8‑hour ultra on an 8‑mile loop (≈12.8 km) in Brown County, Indiana.
• Goal: 4 loops (≈32 mi/ 51 km) but the runner completed 3 loops (≈24 mi/ 38 km) in about 6 h 24 m.
• Heat and humidity were major factors (up to 95 °F/ 35 °C).
• Simple on‑the‑go fueling: tailwind (wind‑assisted) pacing + a spoonful of nut butter at aid stations.
• Practical tip: keep water bottles handy, fill them at the halfway aid station, and use fresh shoes only after a short test run.

Workout Example:

Run 8‑mile (12.8 km) loop at a comfortable effort (~13‑14 min/mi). 
Repeat 3–4 times within an 8‑hour window. 
During each loop:
  • Grab water at the halfway aid station (≈4 mi/ 6.5 km).
  • Take a quick nut‑butter bite for a fast‑acting calorie boost.
  • Monitor heart rate and stay in the “easy‑to‑hold‑on‑to” zone despite heat.

Closing Note: Give the 8‑mile loop a try, adjust the number of laps and pacing to fit your own fitness, and log the effort in the Pacing app so you can customize the workout for your personal goals. Happy running!

References

• 8 HRS IN BROWN COUNTY GROUP RUN // The Road to Steamboat Springs #19 - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Brown County Endurance Loop

• 10min @ 12'00''/mi
• 3 lots of:
  • 0.0mi @ 13'00''/mi
  • 5min rest
• 10min @ 12'00''/mi

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