I raced in the Istria 110K in Croatia as a tune-up race in my training for the Cocodona 250, and my whole intent of racing this was to practice the art of suffering. In this episode which is the first part of a two part series, I break down my overall strategy for the race, how to practice patience when it comes to pacing well in an ultra, and approaches to handle situations when you don't feel well early in an ultra. Part 2 coming soon! And thank you so much for listening! SHOW LINKS: Want to b...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Running can be so much more than running. It can be a solace to heal, to get better, and to find peace. For Ali To, who has conquered multiple races, including a 200+ mile ultra marathon, this is one of the many reasons why she runs. Ali To is an ultrarunner, content creator, and business owner who has completed multiple ultras and shares her journey of how she transformed her own mental health through ultrarunning. In this episode, Ali shared her incredible journey of personal transformation an...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min
If you want both the physical and mental gameplan to help you crush your next ultramarathon, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I cover a wide array of topics including how to crush limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, how to structure your ultramarathon training to get the best result, and speed workouts to implement in your training to help you increase your speed. This episode is actually from a podcast I was interviewed on back in November and it's been one of my favorit...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Ahhh the taper: one of the most questioned and untrusted aspects of training. I get it; you’re training way less in a taper. So, it would make sense to worry about if you’re doing it “right” to not risk losing all that hard built fitness you’ve earned. Here’s the thing: when you do the taper right, you give yourself a better chance of increasing performance on race day, with doing less work, and without the losing the fitness. Sounds too good to be true, but hey, it is! The key though is that yo...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Let’s face it: if you’re running an ultra, you will hit low points and get uncomfortable. Resistance will arise physically, mentally, and emotionally, all inevitably in the thick of your next ultramarathon. So, your ability to push through discomfort and challenges during the midst of an ultramarathon will be a key factor to whether you hit your ultra goals, finish the race, and keep moving forward. And after interviewing hundreds of the best ultrarunners, along with taking away key moments from...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
When it comes to ultrarunning, is more volume/mileage always better? If you’re curious on how much you should be running in your plan towards your next ultra, this is the episode for you. There is a way where you can build high mileage and volume in your training to get the best results. And that involves avoiding some KEY mistakes and implementing tried and true principles to make sure that you don’t get injured while you’re building. In this episode, I break down how you can maximize the volum...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min
To put my training for the Cocodona 250 miler to the test, I ran 100 miles in three days on the Cocodona course as a part of a self-designed training camp. Why? To see my strengths and weaknesses with my current training and to gain confidence for race day! Training camps are an excellent way to assess your readiness for your next ultra. And in this episode, I show you how I designed this camp so you can design your own. I also share my biggest takeaways and lessons from the camp, crazy stories ...
Mar 16, 2024•2 hr 24 min
It can be frustrating to feel like you are not making progress as an endurance athlete. But Eric Hinman is here to share tons of practical tips on not only how you can trust the process, but also make more progress in your endurance training to hit the goals you are setting to reach. Eric Hinman is a health and wellness expert, endurance athlete, 5X IRONMAN finisher, Leadville 100 MTB finisher, and Crossfit athlete who has decades of experience in the fitness world. He is also an entrepreneur an...
Mar 08, 2024•45 min
Training and racing in a 200+ mile ultramarathon is a beast. But our guest today is breaking down what has worked for him to finish multiple 200+ mile races. He’s also finished in the top 5 of Cocdona twice, has continued to shave down his stoppage time year after year, and is going for the win at Cocodona this year. Kevin Goldberg is an endurance athlete whose favorite distance is the 200+ mile events. And when it comes to knowing how to train, race, and be efficient for those races, he is a we...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr
Want to learn ultrarunning tips from one of the biggest up-and-coming athletes in the trail running world? This is the episode for you. From covering the benefits of crosstraining for ultrarunners, transitioning from roads to trails (and how to master the specific skills of trail running), and building ultrarunning fitness, this is a masterclass in building ultrarunning skills and fitness. And this episode is with no other than Eli Hemming himself! Eli is a professional trailrunner for Adidas an...
Mar 06, 2024•57 min
When it comes to someone who is the embodiment of Everyday Ultra, Justin Grunewald fits the title. Not only is he one of the best athletes in the sport, but he also works a demanding job, is the father of young children, and helps to raise money for rare cancer treatment. And most recently, he not only came in second place at the Tarawera 100K, but he also did it coming off of not drinking alcohol for the whole month of January. And his experience was nothing but beneficial. In this episode, Jus...
Mar 01, 2024•59 min
Even if you follow the best training plan for your next ultra, our minds can work against us to fall short of our running goal. But there is a way to take control of your mind so that it works FOR you as opposed to AGAINST you. And all it takes is one mindset shift to completely put that into practice. And when you develop this mindset shift, it will allow you to achieve any ultrarunning goal you set yourself towards. And yes, it sounds like it’s clickbait, but I credit this mindset shift to a m...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min
When we feel safe on the runs, we can fully enjoy it. And when you take the right precautions to feel safer, it can give you much more peace of mind when you’re out there, while also giving you the best chance to protect yourself in case something extreme happens. Given the recent horrific news lately on runners losing their lives, I felt it was important to record this topic on running safety to help provide resources and tips to stay safe on the trails (shoutout to Joshua for also recommending...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Let's face it: we all want to get faster as runners. Because going faster makes all of our running goals so much more achievable, no matter what those goals might be. But what really is the key to going faster as an ultrarunner? Whether you're looking to improve your speed, have been stuck at the same paces for years, or you're wondering how to take your training to the next level, this episode will show you how to improve your speed efficiently. In this episode, we cover the biggest mistakes to...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Is it possible to go from no ultrarunning background to being a runner who represents USA on the world stage of ultrarunning? You bet! Our guest today proves its possible, because he's done it! And he's also won many ultramarathon races, been on the podium multiple times, and has had tons of strong finishes. All while also having a family, full-time job, and spending part time as a content creator. Jake Jackson is our guest today, and he's an absolute grinder when it comes to the sport of ultrar...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
I’m sharing all of the details on my training leading up to the Cocodona 250 miler ultramarathon! And this is the second episode in the series breaking down my previous month of training. In this episode I cover: -Why speedwork is essential when it comes to training for a 200 miler (or any distance) -How to structure your training with intention and impact (even in a busy schedule) -How to test your fitness throughout your training to make sure you are on track -What are the most important worko...
Feb 14, 2024•2 hr 18 min
When it comes to running, having strong hips is crucial for increased performance, decreased injury, and increasing longevity in the sport. So, what’s the best way to have strong hips? And what are the things we can do to make sure we don’t have weak or imbalance hips to prevent any injuries in the future, or to make sure we’re not leaving performance on the table? We’re joined by hip health expert, Dr. Sarah, who is a physical therapist who helps runners return to running pain free from hip inj...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr
I recently won the Elephant Mountain 50K in Phoenix, AZ and I’m sharing all of the insights, lessons, and strategies that led to my success on race day! I share all the details of the race in this episode, including nutrition strategies, pacing strategies, mental tricks to use to push through difficulty, and how to approach tune-up races. I also give a play-by-play of the action, and sprinkle in tons of lessons and takeaways that you can use in your next ultra race, so you can perform to the bes...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 49 min
What does it really take to really train for and complete your first 100 miler? This episode will share everything you need to know as our guest today shares his in-depth experience training for and finishing his first 100 miler. This episode comes from the lens of an ultrarunner who also has a full-time job and a family with two young kids. And his name is Keifer Gilbert. Keifer came to me after going through several 100 mile training blocks that didn’t quite go to plan, and he needed a trainin...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Michael Versteeg is an Arizona legend in the world of ultrarunning. Winning the inaugural year of Cocodona, once running the FKT for the Arizona Trail, nabbing multiple wins and podiums, and being known as one of the most elusive characters of ultrarunning, Versteeg is a fan favorite. So, when he announced he was putting on the Saddles 100 mile race last year in Prescott, AZ, the running community was immediately interested. And in this episode, Michael shares all about the race, including why h...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min
Having crew and pacers at an ultra can be an absolute gamechanger and, in my experience, will greatly increase your chances of success on race day.That’s because a good crew and pacer strategy will keep you moving strong, take a lot of the mental thinking off your plate in an ultra, and can get you everything you need without you doing extra work. But how do you organize a well-rounded crew and strong pacers? And how can you maximize your use of crew and pacer to get the best results. And wait: ...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Recovery is just as important as the miles when it comes to training for an ultramarathon. Because we put our bodies through so much when it comes to ultrarunning, having a recovery routine and regime is incredibly important when it comes to being a better endurance athlete. And in this episode, Jordan Battaglia breaks down an easy-to-use, science-backed recovery protocol that you can implement in their daily or weekly routines to see massive gains in not only how you feel; but also how you perf...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Nutrition and fueling is one of the most important topics when it comes to ultrarunning. But here’s the thing: it’s the area most people struggle in. And since stomach issues is the #1 cause for DNF’s in an ultra, getting your nutrition strategy nailed down is an absolute must when it comes to preparing for your next race! Over the years of my own racing and working with tons of athletes, I created a process to help out with testing nutrition so that you can avoid upset stomachs, fuel excellentl...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Running an ultra not only requires you to be physically fit; it also requires you to be mentally fit as well. And part of being mentally fit includes being fully confident in yourself and abilities to be able to get across that finish line. We all struggle with that negative voice in our head that says “you can’t do this”, especially when we are at the halfway point of an ultramarathon. But if you have unshakable confidence that is deeply rooted inside you, you will be able to conquer that voice...
Jan 07, 2024•53 min
How do you not let excuses win when it comes to getting the work done as an ultrarunner? Whether it’s showing up day after day in your training, pushing through the mental lows of a long run, or dealing with how to get in the training in a busy life, building the strength to overcome the excuses is a must! And our guest today is the epitome of not letting excuses win. Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an ultrarunner who is a cancer survivor, amputee, and mother. And despite facing setbacks in her life, she...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min
What does it take to train for a 100 miler? And how do you structure your training for success to cross the finish line of the coveted distance in ultrarunning? 100 miles is a lot, and the training can seem daunting. But I'm here to break down everything you need to do to successfully train for your next (or first) 100-mile race. Using my expierience finishing several 100 milers and coaching tons of athletes who have successfully finished 100-milers, I give you a full breakdown of everything you...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Curious as to what training for a 250 mile ultramarathon looks like? I'm sharing a full look into what my training is looking like for the Cocodona 250 mile race this year, and this is the first episode of the series! In this episode, I share a recap of my first month of training for Cocodona 250, including how I'm focusing on working on weaknesses, what my long runs look like, and why I structured the first month in the way that I did to maximize the start of the training block. If you're train...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Endurance sports and ultrarunning make us better people. Plain and simple. Whether that is by giving us the mental strength to do hard tasks in our life, the problem solving skills to get out of sticky situations, or the hook to have us chase bigger goals, the effects on our life are incredible. But there are even more ways where endurance sports can help us to be better in our lives. And in this episode, our guest breaks down all of the ways (most of them, not obvious) of how we can use enduran...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min
“You will never walk or hike again”. That is what doctors told Amanda Kimiko Tsujikawa after she was diagnosed with cancer. But since then, she has raced and podiumed at Spartan race events, summited tons of high altitude and challenging mountains, won a half marathon, and most recently, competed in the Ironman World Championships in Kona. And while those athletic accomplishments are amazing, what’s even more amazing is that she beat cancer TWICE. And now, she’s gearing up to take on her next ch...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min
After a life-changing accident left her paralyzed, Jesi Stracham set out to find purpose and self-empowerement through endurance sports. And after completing 15 Tough Mudder Events, completing 25 miles in World’s Toughest Mudder in a wheelchair, and finding consistency in the gym and the OCR course, she started to feel unstoppable. Jesi Stracham is 15x Tough Mudder Finisher, adaptive athlete, online mindset and nutrition coach, and upcoming author. Her mission is to help others breakthrough the ...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
