Aravaipa Strong 100 Mile: Day 2 - Ryan Clayton

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of Aravaipa Strong 100 Mile: Day 2 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:

Long‑run focus: 13.4 mi (21.5 km) in just under 2 hours, averaging ~8:32 min/mi.
Nutrition strategy: two energy gels taken around 5 mi and 9 mi.
Pre‑run calf care: percussion massage gun to loosen tight calves from the previous day.
Shoe choice: plush‑cushioned “Turin” shoes with a slightly tighter forefoot that may need a quick loosening before the run.
Recovery tip: foam‑roller or trigger‑point roller post‑run to release calf tension.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up: 5 min easy jog, then spend 1–2 min with a percussion massage gun on tight calves.
Main run: Aim for 13 mi (≈21 km) at an 8:30–9:00 min/mi pace. Adjust distance to 12–15 mi based on how you feel.
Nutrition: Take a quick‑fuel gel at ~5 mi and another at ~9 mi (or whenever you hit the “sweet spot” for energy.
Cool‑down: 5 min easy jog, followed by a 2–3 min session on a foam roller or trigger‑point roller to keep the calves supple.

Closing Note: Give this long‑run a go, tweak the miles and gel timing to match your own fitness, and log the paces in the Pacing app. Have fun, stay safe, and keep crushing those miles!