With all of the various ways to train for an ultramarathon (heart rate, pace, training by feel), it can be confusing to decide which method is optimal for ultrarunning. The truth is: there is merit to all of these training benchmarks. But, there is one that is far and above recommended over the others, and will likely lead to the best training when it comes to an ultramarathon. And in this episode, we dive into which methodology is preferred to ultrarunners, when to use each of these training be...
Dec 19, 2023•49 min
When it comes to ultrarunners who had an incredible 2023, Tara Dower is certainly on that list: with setting the FKT on the Colorado Trail, winning Run Rabbit Run, and placing well at competitive races like JFK 50, Tara is not only an accomplished runner; but one who is well-rounded. In this episode, Tara shares insights into her training, nutrition, and racing strategies that have helped her to succeed in her career. This includes her nutrition strategy, how she trains for mountains living in V...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
With all of the ultramarathons out there, it can be hard to pick the right one that best fits with your goals and needs! But it doesn't have to be. In fact, there is a method I've been using for years to pick my own race schedules that have helped me to not only pick races that are best for me; but ones that leave me the most FULFILLED every year. In this episode, I share that exact strategy with you so you can build a fulfilling race schedule in your ultrarunning journey. In this episode, we co...
Dec 11, 2023•46 min
Training in the winter as an ultrarunner can be tricky. Whether you have to navigate through freezing temperatures, less access to trails, or snow, it can make it seem difficult to get in the training you need to get ready for your next ultra. I trained in the winters of Wisconsin, Arizona, and New York, and I’ve learned a ton and have learned a ton from training in the years in the winter. And in this episode, I share everything I’ve learned to help you get in solid training in the winter. In t...
Dec 08, 2023•49 min
Racing in a 200+ mile race contains so many things to manage: from the long miles, the sleep, blister management, and nutrition (to name only a few variables), there is a lot to get right when it comes to running a great 200 mile race. And over his running career, Cole Crosby has learned a ton on how to efficiently run a 200+ mile race or event in a way that gets you to the finish line strong. He’s learned this through his finish at Cocodona 250, The Speed Project OG Solo Route, and getting the ...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Being a great ultrarunner involves more than just being a great athlete; it also includes taking great care of your health. And in this episode with Brooks Bash, he shares his top tips to be both holistically healthy and mentally strong to take on any endurance challenge Brooks Bash is an athlete, entrepreneur, and founder of Earthy, a company revolutionizing sustainable energy for athletes. In this episode, we dive into Brooks' extraordinary journey of running from Canada to Mexico, a testament...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min
If you want to become an ultrarunner, or if you are an ultrarunner looking to level up your training, this is the episode for you! Along my running journey, I've learned tons of principles, strategies, and concepts that have helped to make massive progress as an ultrarunner. And in this episode, I share the most impactful lessons I've learned along the way, so you can be the best ultrarunner you can be. From mindset strategies to training strategies, this episode will cover it all. And I also sh...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Ultrarunning is an adventure. And with that adventure comes tons of life lessons that you can apply to your daily lifestyle and any challenges that you face in the real world. And for Chad Lubinski, he takes that to the fullest and applies lessons from his running and hiking career into everything he does. And in this episode, he shares some of his most powerful lessons he’s learned with hopes that you can apply them (and your own lessons learned from running) into your daily life. Chad Lubinski...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min
What is it like to run 50 miles at a 5:45 average pace? Our guest today tells us exactly what it feels like and what it took to help him get there. Because he recently did that at the Tunnel Hill 50 miler where he set the world record for fastest 50 mile in 4:48:41! Our guest today is Charlie Lawrence and he’s a professional runner for Bare Performance Nutrition and HVMN. He is also a 2:16 marathoner and has numerous spectacular finishes in the half marathon and marathon distances. This recent 5...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Javelina Jundred this year was wild and I've never learned more in a race than I have ever learned throughout this experience. I raced the 100 miler for my second attempt at this race, for yet another stab at the Golden Ticket. Although I came massively short, I learned a ton. And ended up finishing 15th male, despite battling incredible pain in my quads and a really rough day. In this episode, I share a full, raw, and real recap of the day. I also share my biggest lessons and takeaways througho...
Nov 04, 2023•2 hr 49 min
Can you believe it? Javelina Jundred is this upcoming Saturday! And as I prepare to toe the line this Saturday, I wanted to share what my training has been looking like heading into the last few weeks of the race, what my race-day strategies will be, and how I plan to execute. I also share some insights after pacing Sally McRae at Moab during the block as well! And finally, I answer all of your burning questions that you submitted online, so we cover a lot in this episode! Show Links: Want to wo...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Known as one of the most inspiring runners in the ultra scene, Sally McRae capped off her incredible journey of completing four 200 mile races in one year with a win at the Moab 240. Not only did she win Moab, she also won the Grand Slam of 200’s and the Triple Crown of 200’s this year, all within her very first year of doing 200+ mile races. But it didn’t come easy; Sally battled obstacle after obstacle throughout each race. And despite all that, she still chose strong, dug deep, and pushed har...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Javelina Jundred is right around the corner! After a big year of winning Gorge Waterfall 50k and completing UTMB, Matt Daniels is here today to discuss everything from his depths and insights going into UTMB, to Golden Ticket chasing at Javelina later this month. Matt is an incredible road and trail athlete, currently a professional Nike Trail runner. What’s even cooler is that Matt also has a blog where he covers everything from his life in training, to mental health, to anything on his mind. I...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
How long should your longest run be when training for your next ultra? When should you do your longest run? And how should you structure your long runs in a way that makes the most progress? If you're asking any of those questions, we have answers, and we're sharing them in this episode! In this episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know about long runs when it comes to ultramarathon training, which includes: How long your longest run should be What you should be practicing on your...
Oct 12, 2023•55 min
In early August, Dominic Fusco and his crew went to a local track to record their mile times. Although being a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with two marathons and an ultra under his belt, Dom collapsed on the track and went into cardiac arrest. Thankfully, he was able to get necessary medical attention and recover. Today, Dom shares how his cardiac arrest experience helped him gain a better perspective on life. As a fitness content creator and mental health advocate, I was intr...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
You’ve likely heard of the Barkley Marathons; but have you heard of the Barkley Fall Classic? It’s the sister race of the infamous, longer race that everyone knows, but is brutal in its own right. And recently, Kris Rugloski won the race in an epic battle to the finish. And in this episode, she shares the keys to her success and stories from the race! Kris Rugloski is an endurance athelte for Altra who specializes in ultrarunning, obstacle course racing, and HYROX. She is a World’s Toughest Worl...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min
What makes a great runner? A runner who loves it and enjoys themself out there. Sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up in training and forget the reason why we started this sport. In this episode, I chatted with Hilary Yang about rediscovering joy in running. Tapping into this joy of ultrarunning and embracing the lows led to Hilary’s strong finish at IMTUF 100. Hilary is an award-winning content creator, which includes photography, graphic design, writing, videography, and being a creative direc...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Getting in your hydration and electrolyte strategy locked in is one of the most important things you can do as an ultrarunner to make sure you’re performing to your full potential in training and on racing. And there’s a very simple strategy that you can use to find out how much water you are losing, how much water you need to take in, and how much sodium you should try to intake in order to hydrate fully and feel your best on your runs. In this episode, I am going to show you exactly how you ca...
Sep 28, 2023•46 min
As endurance athletes, it’s easy for life to get out of hand. Scheduling and prioritizing is a huge challenge with all the parts of life that goes on. For Mak Regan, balance was key while training for her High Lonesome 100 miler finish and wedding planning. Mak is an ultra runner, obstacle course racer, content creator, PhD student, and chemical engineer so finding balance in it all is crucial in the training process. Super stoked to have Mak back on the pod to discuss lessons learned from her t...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min
When we attempt big endurance challenges, there are always lessons that come from the experience. And learning from those lessons, whether from ourselves or others, can always be a gamechanger in our ultrarunning career. For Shelby Farrell, her most recent attempt on grabbing the FKT on The Long Trail was filled with incredible lessons, takeaways, and memories of grit that will serve her (and you) in the next challenge. And that’s why we had her on this week’s podcast. Shelby Farrell is an ultra...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Let’s face it: travel can easily throw a wrench in our ultra training protocol. Whether we are traveling for fun or for work, it can be easy to let our training go to the wayside. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, you CAN get in your ultra training despite a super busy schedule. As someone who travels very frequently for work, I have a process that you can follow to help you stick with your training while traveling. In this episode, I share that process that will help you to make sure...
Sep 18, 2023•42 min
When you approach any endurance challenge, difficulties are inevitable. But what do you do when tons of unexpected difficulties and problems keep popping up in the pursuit of your goal? Keeping your head at even-keel is crucial to your success in endurance sports and in life, especially when things hit the fan. And our guest today shares how he was able to overcome obstacle after obstacle in his most recent accomplishment: The Rocky Mountain Grand Slam, where he climbed 122 peaks in less than 40...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Here’s a deep look into my training over the past few months for Javelina Jundred! And I’m joined by legendary ultrarunner (and my coach) Zach Bitter on this episode, as we recorded our most recent coaching call together to give you a deep look on how I work with my coach in prep for my goal race. In this episode, I share the details of why I was so focused on speedwork over the past few months, my pacing strategy, and why my fitness is increasing along the way. Plus, you get to see all of the q...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Looking for a motivating listen to help inspire confidence in your racing? This is the episode for you! JP Giblin returns to the Everyday Ultra Podcast after winning the historic Leadville 100 to share his keys to success, how he turned around his race at his lowest points, and tools he uses to build unbreakable self-confidence in himself whenever he toes the line. JP is a professional runner for Altra and Naak, and is one of the most inspiring runners I know in the sport today. Huge thank you t...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min
What does it take to consistently nail 200 mile races? With so many variables in play over the course of that distance, it pays off to have a solid strategy to help you cross the finish line and do your best at these races. And our guest today is someone who not only has their 200-mile strategy down, but she also has utilized it to recently win the Bigfoot 200 and set the course record there on her 5th finish of the rugged race! Today, we’re chatting with Mika Thewes who is an ultrarunner with a...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 8 min
When it comes to dialing in your process in training and racing ultramarathons, Ryan Miller is one of the best of the best to listen to! Ryan Miller is an elite ultrarunner and coach who has won the Bandera 100K, ran a 2:14 marathon, a 1:02 half marathon, and most recently won the Kauai 50 in a blistering 6:02! In this episode, Ryan shares how he dialed in his nutrition and hydration strategy to help him level up his training, how he approaches and tackles big goals in his life, and his keys to ...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min
If you want to learn ultrarunning training strategies from one of the most accomplished ultrarunners of our time, then this is the episode for you! Today, we're chatting with Zach Bitter who is a professional ultrarunner for Altra and has held world records such as the fastest 100 mile time and most miles ran in 12 hours. He is also a four-time National Champion, and has won legendary ultras such as San Diego 100 and Javelina Jundred. On top of that, Zach is also an endurance coach who helps ult...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 13 min
When we hear the word “sustainability”, we immediately think that word just has to do with taking care of the planet. But as a runner, it means so much more than that. It also means taking care of you and your community, all while supporting the planet that supports us in our running goals. And in this episode, we’re joined by elite athletes Tina Muir and Zoë Rom who share practical advice on how to be a more sustainable runner in these three areas. That way, you can continue to run at your very...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Anna Kacius is an endurance athlete based out of San Francisco who has an impressive resume, including qualifying for the Olympic Trials, 4th place at Black Canyon 100K in 2023, competing on team USA for the 100K team, and 6th at the JFK 50 miler. And most recently, she won the inaugural Kauai 50 mile race in a blistering time of 7:07! In this episode, Anna shares all about her incredible performance at the Kauai 50 miler. But on top of that, she also shares how she made the transition from road...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Last week, I raced in the inaugural Kauai 50 Race and finished as 9th place male with a time of 8:18! It was an incredible race where I battled a ton of obstacles, but I learned a lot along the way and was super happy with how the day went! In this episode, I break down my training for the race, why I picked this race in particular, a look into my strategy for the race, the recap of the events, all of my lessons and takeaways, and suggestions for your own training (whether you are doing this rac...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 30 min
