Zach Bates is a 19-year old ultramarathon runner, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. But despite that, he hasn’t let that diagnosis define who he is or mask the incredible spirit that he shows every single day. Zach recently achieved his goal of completing a 100-mile race before he hit 20 years old at the Cold Water 100 in Goodyear, Arizona. And what is incredible about that was that he had set that goal when his longest race was only a 5k. Along his journey leading up to the race, h...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Ever wonder what it takes to build a successful trail running business? Our guest today has “been there, done that” and is sharing a bit about how he was able to do it. Jeff Stoner is the founder and owner of Endurance Race Series - a company that puts on 12 races across California and Colorado, and hosts over 6,000 trail runners every year. Jeff is also the host of the Trail Life Podcast, where he interviews all sorts of trail runners to share their journey’s of how they got into the sport. He’...
Feb 06, 2022•59 min
It’s never fun dealing with injuries when it comes to ultrarunning; especially when it prevents us from doing the things we love to do the most. That’s why I invited today’s guest, Brodie Sharpe, onto the show to give you an absolute masterclass in preventing and rehabbing running related injuries. And when it comes to this subject, there’s no better person to go to than Brodie! Brodie is a renowned physiotherapist who, over the last 8 years, has helped hundreds of runners repair and reduce runn...
Feb 03, 2022•53 min
With all the running gear that's out there to buy, what are the things that you absolutely need when it comes to ultrarunning? And better yet, what brands and products are the best of the best? To save you the time and money trying out a bunch of different products, I share the most essential ultrarunning gear you need, as well as my top recommendations. Now, as said in the episode, I have zero financial affiliation with any of these brands or companies, so this is all based on my personal recom...
Feb 03, 2022•52 min
How to Run for a Purpose and set Massive Goals with Aum Gandhi Can running for a bigger cause than yourself make you a better athlete? Absolutely. And in fact, it will lead to a more fulfilling life. Our guest today, Aum Gandhi, proves that. Aum is a Merrell Trail Athlete, Ultrarunner, freelance writer, and contributing author to Run Tri Bike Magazine. Recently, Aum completed the 72-hour race at Aravaipa Running’s Across the Years festival. And while that accomplishment alone is inspiring, he al...
Jan 31, 2022•59 min
Justin True is a hybrid-athlete who loves action sports, adventure sports and extreme sports, which are all activities that usually involve a high degree of risk. And his next challenge is no different: The True Triathlon in May 2022. The True Triathlon will consist of over 60 miles of swimming, 3000 miles of biking, and 600 miles of running, gearing up to be the largest triathlon in US history. But the most amazing part? He’s doing it all to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health. Dealing ...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Bri Sullivan is the founder of the Wild Women Running group in the Phoenix, AZ area, and is an avid trail runner. The Wild Women Running group currently has over 600 followers on Facebook and serves as a place that promotes confidence, support and a safe space to connect and grow out in nature. Bri is well known in the running community for sharing her insightful perspectives on not just running, but also on how to live a fulfilling life. And in this episode, we talk about the power of vulnerabi...
Jan 21, 2022•59 min
Mike McKnight is one of the most accomplished and respected ultra runners in the sport to date. He has placed first in multiple 200+ mile races, including all of the races within the Triple Crown of 200’s. He’s also the FKT holder for the Colorado Trail, and has completed two 100+ mile runs with zero calories. One of his biggest keys to success (besides his incredible mindset)? A low carb nutrition strategy. He’s become one of the biggest examples of how powerful a low carb lifestyle can be to r...
Jan 17, 2022•51 min
Austin Horn has placed in the top 10 of one of the most competitive 100k’s in the US, placed 3rd at Quad Dipsea, and is a member of the Aravaipa Racing Team. In this episode, Austin breaks down his approach to training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset while running, which covers all of the essential areas to improving your performance as an ultra runner. Austin is one of the most up and coming athletes in the sport, and I can’t wait to see the big things and many more accomplishments that are a...
Jan 14, 2022•47 min
Today’s guest recently completed a Transcontinental run starting in California, all the way to New York City, clocking in a total of 3,127 miles over the course of 60+ days. As a decorated ultra runner who has completed multiple ultra marathons, Jordan Moon is known as the American Runner. And in this episode he shares his wild journey into endurance sports, and covers his entire experience of his Transcon attempt, from day 1 all the way until the glorious finish. This episode dives deep into th...
Jan 06, 2022•57 min•Ep. 4
What should you be eating as your training for an ultra endurance race? What should your nutrition strategy be during a race? And what are the best things to eat after a long training session? These are the most common questions I get from people who are following my ultra endurance journey. So, I thought making a podcast answering these questions would be super useful for anyone who is looking to dive into how to approach their nutrition. In this episode, I cover nutrition principles for traini...
Jan 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 3
What is it like to run a 200 mile race? In fact, what is it like to run multiple 200 mile races in a three month span? And how the heck do you actually prepare yourself to be able to do that? That's why we brought on today's guest, Hector's Rodriguez, to the Everyday Ultra Podcast. Hector is an ultra-endurance athlete who is one of the only people on Earth to complete one of the hardest challenges in running: The Triple Crown of 200's. The Triple Crown consists of completing three 200+ mile race...
Dec 22, 2021•48 min
So, you want to take the leap into endurance sports. But with all the different races, activities, and training plans out there, it can be a bit overwhelming. If that sounds like you, this episode was made for you. And even if you've been in the endurance world for a long time, this episode will also help you to create more focus around your endurance career. In this very first episode of the Every Day Ultra Podcast, I'll give you all of the steps to create the most enjoyable, sustainable, and p...
Dec 14, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
