She Runs Ultras
She Runs Ultras is about (yup, you guessed it) running ultras. Lots of other running podcasts out there are full of gear & race reviews and interviews with the experts telling unrelatable stories about their record breaking times and super human feats. Now…don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned some great stuff from those podcasts...But what about those of us that aren’t getting paid to do this?Those of us that are mid to back of the pack runners?And those of us that have never won a damn thing? What was out there for us? Yeah, I couldn’t find it - so I decided to make it! And it just so happens that I’m getting geared up to start training for some races in 2021. So throughout this series, I’ll share what really happens when a typical, non-professional runner takes on the challenge of running an ultra. Got some races planned for this year? Let’s train together.From the emotional & physical ups and downs, to the details of my actual training plan, and the excitement (not to mention nerves) that build as race day gets closer...I promise not to hold anything back. So whether you’re already a member of the ultra community or if you’re just ultra curious...Hit subscribe and let’s do this!
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In this episode we"re talking about the "C" word of ultra running...2 of them actually. They are: Countdown & Consistency. We"ll talk about the importance of both, how they are intertwined, and why they are crucial to your ultra running success. I"m also sharing some of what the She Runs Ultras Crew has been up to a
In this episode, I recap my day at the rainy, rocky, and rooty Drummer Hill 50K—a small, looped trail race in New Hampshire with surprise crew support, soaking wet trails, and a whole lotta mud. I break down each lap, from smooth sailing in lap one to survival mode in lap four (spoiler: it rained *a lot*). We talk slip
At the gym the other day, someone asked me: “Got any advice for a fat guy who wants to start running… asking for a friend?” 😄 That sparked a convo about something I always teach runners—whether you’re training for your first 5K or your first 100-miler: 👉 Start with walking. 👉 Build from there. 👉 Use the Walk/Run Gr
What if the only thing standing between you and your big, scary goal… was the question you’ve been asking yourself? In this episode, I’m digging into one of the most powerful mindset shifts I’ve made as a runner and a coach: asking better questions. You’ll hear how I used to sabotage my own progress, why “Why can’t I d
In this episode of She Runs Ultras, I’m diving into the topic of racing ultras close together—specifically, why I’m running two 50Ks just four weeks apart, how I’m managing my training in between, and what I recommend if you find yourself in a similar situation. Last week, I shared the behind-the-scenes of my Bloodroot
In this episode, I’m taking you inside my first 50K of 2025 — the wild, wet, and wicked Bloodroot Ultra in Pittsfield, Vermont. Spoiler alert: it rained for 10+ days before race weekend, so the course was less "trail" and more "swampy obstacle course." From overflowing rivers and knee-deep mud to surprise cutoffs and s