Everyday Ultra

How can you effectively train smarter and more effectively for your upcoming ultramarathon? In this episode, Coach Liz Myers will show you how to structure your training in a way that will help you crush your next ultra goals, as she shares how she went from starting running in COVID, to winning her two most recent ultramarathons!

Liz Myers is an ultramarathon coach with Everyday Ultra, a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach, and accomplished ultramarathon athlete most recently winning the Forgotten 50 Miler and Croom Zoom 50K.

In this episode, Liz shares important training principles that have helped her to level up her running, how she approaches the mental strategy when it comes to ultrarunning, and her biggest tips for anyone looking to accomplish their next ultra.

Huge thank you for listening to the show!

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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 and her battles with depression, anxiety, and overcoming low points in her life all through ultrarunning. We delved into how she turned her first DNF into a stepping stone towards becoming a successful ultra runner. 

Ali also talks about how she uses ultrarunning as a vehicle for introspection and self-improvement in her life.

We also discussed her rigorous training regimen for upcoming 4, 100 mile races all within 4 months and how she never backs down when life throws a failure her way.

Huge thank you to Ali for coming on the show!

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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 you do the taper CORRECTLY. And in this episode, we break down everything you need backed by the studies to best structure your taper.

We cover how long your taper should be, how to not lose fitness in a taper, and how to maximize your taper so that you get the best recovery on race day.

Thank you so much for listening to the episode!

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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 my ulrarunning career, I’ve found some of the most effective tools to help you push through the moments of discomfort and challenges in the middle of a race, so you can hit your biggest goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to know when to keep pushing and when to stop in the moments of pain, how you can take control of your mind to push through any discomfort, and how to change your relationship with pain so it can be your ally.

Huge thank you for listening to the show!

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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 volume in your training so that you get the best results from your training, increase performance, and stay healthy (even while running a ton of miles).

Thank you so much for listening to the episode!

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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 from the camp itself, and training principles that helped me have a very successful training camp (without feeling any soreness or over fatigue after the huge weekend!).

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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 and brand builder.

In this episode, Eric shares how he was able to take his easy pace down by 2 minutes by not only trusting the process, but also applying great training, how he chooses his goals in a way where he optimizes the results and fulfillment from those goals, and his biggest tips for recovery and health optimization to help you perform better.

Huge thank you to Eric for coming on the show!

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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 wealth of knowledge. He is also the host of the Distance to Empty Podcast which is a podcast specializing in the 200+ mile distance.

In this episode, Kevin shares how to be most efficient in your aid station time, how to take control of your mind when problems arise in a race to keep moving forward, and race strategies to help you run your best 200+ mile ultra (or any ultra, for that matter).

Huge thank you to Kevin for coming on the show!

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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 and is an endurance coach. He has racked up notable victories in his career, most recently being the Big Alta 50K and Black Canyon 60K, among many other wins and podiums.

In this episode, we dive into Eli’s training philosophy, how he shapes his life to get the most fulfillment out of it, and mental and physical strategies to perform your best at your next ultra.

Huge thank you to Eli for coming on the show!

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Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? Email me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com for more info.

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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, Justin shares all about his Tarawera race, his key ingredients for success, and how ditching alcohol for the month of January affected his race performance. We also chat about mindset strategies, nutrition strategies, and Justin’s belief in running for a bigger cause.

Huge thank you to Justin for coming on the show!

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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 majority of the progress I’ve made in my ultrarunning career.

And this episode will share with you that exact mindset shift and action items on how to implement it in your daily lifestyle.

So whatever big goal you have as an ultrarunner, this will be the episode that will show you how to do it!

In this, we cover why our brains tend to limit us, what the most powerful belief to have as an ultrarunner is, how to destroy negative thinking, and how you can make a plan to achieve any goal you set your mind to as an ultrarunner.

Huge thank you for listening to the show!

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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 the topic).

In this episode, we cover safety precautions you can take on both the roads and trails while running to help give yourself the best chance of reducing harm.

We cover safety precautions from violence from others, weather safety tips, precautious measures to take in case of injury, how to handle inclement weather, and gear to use to help increase safety on the runs.

Thank you for listening to this very important episode of the podcast.

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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 he started it, what makes it so unique, and the experience he is looking to create in trail running.

We also dive into a bit of Michael’s personal background and how he got into the sport of ultrarunning, which was awesome to dive into.

This episode was recorded during the shoot for an upcoming documentary of the Saddles 100 which will be released in the future. This is the full interview from that documentary.

Huge thank you to Michael for coming on the show!

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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 perform.

Jordan Battaglia is a former collegiate football player, athlete, and founder of PlayOn who is obsessed with helping athletes recover well to perform their very best. PlayOn is a topical pain relief spray that I use nearly every day to keep my muscles fresh throughout my training.

In this episode, Jordan shares the most important recovery practices you can implement to increase performance, how to get in recovery even if you are already incredibly busy, and things to keep in mind when you’re putting things in (or on) your body to optimize recovery.

Huge thank you to Jordan for coming on the show!

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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 was able to achieve the world record for most consecutive marathons in a row, at 104 marathons!

On top of that, she is also running at least a half marathon every day for nearly 250 days in a row, and is currently in the middle of the challenge! She is doing this in honor of cancer survivors and those who have passed from cancer.

In this episode, Jacky shares how she built the self-belief and mindset to be able to accomplish what she has accomplished, her secret weapons for overcoming mental lows, and how she approaches training for her big ultra goals.

Huge shoutout to Jacky for coming on the show!

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“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 challenge: the Leadville 100 miler.

Amanda Kimiko Tsujikawa is an elite endurance athlete, mountaineer, and content creator. Through her inspiring story of beating cancer twice and accomplishing incredible endurance feats, she is on a mission to inspire others to be unbreakable in their own lives.

In this episode, Amanda shares how she was able to overcome cancer with a powerful mindset, her approach to taking on new endurance challenges, and how she deploys mental strategies to keep her moving when things are difficult in an ultra.

Huge thank you to Amanda for coming on the show!

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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 barriers in their life to chase their dreams; whether it is in endurance, or in life.

In this episode, Jesi shares the key to being consistent in your running (and for your goals), how to transform struggle into purpose, and how to harness your endurance accomplishments to set up your life for power.

Huge thank you for Jesi to coming on the show!

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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 Virginia Beach, and mental strategies she uses to get through the low points.

Tara is a professional ultrarunner, content creator and thru-hiker. And she is our incredible guest in this episode.Huge thank you to Tara for coming on the show!

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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 this episode, we cover how to train for climbing races in the winter (even if you don’t have a treadmill), best practices to navigate the cold weather, and what things to optimize for when training in the winter.

Huge thank you for listening to the show!

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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 FKT on the Bay Circuit Trail.

In this episode, Cole shares all of the lessons from each of those races, and key strategies that have helped him accomplish success in a very long distance ultra.

Cole Crosby is a member of the Aravaipa New England Racing Team, is the current record holder for FKT on the Bay Circuit Trail, and has amassed multiple wins and podium finishes at many ultras.

Huge thank you to Cole for coming on the show!

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 to human endurance and spirit. He shares his transition from basketball and CrossFit to finding solace and joy in running, overcoming chronic back issues, and embracing plant-based nutrition. 

This episode is not just about running; it's about pushing boundaries, holistic healing, and pursuing one's passion against all odds. Tune in for an hour of inspiration, health insights, and the transformative power of setting audacious goals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, Brooks' story will motivate you to rethink what's possible and find joy in every stride.

Huge thank you to Brooks for coming on the show!

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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 is a hybrid mountain athlete, content creator, entrepreneur, and BJJ athlete who has completed a 100 mile race, a 50 mile race, and numerous long distance hikes in his endurance career. He is also the host of The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast.

In this episode, Chad shares some of the deepest lessons he’s learned on the trail about life, why documenting your running journey can bring tons of fulfillment to you, and how to apply running lessons to your daily challenges.

Huge thank you to Chad for coming on the show!

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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 50 miler was his first ever 50 miler as well!

In this episode, Charlie shares how he mentally was able to push through the lows of the race, why he approached speed work so digiligently in his prep for his first 50 miler, and his interesting nutrition strategy involving exogenous ketones.

Huge thank you to Charlie for coming on the show!

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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 hard in every race to achieve her biggest dream.

In this episode, Sally shares her biggest lessons from Moab and the Grand Slam, wild stories from both Bigfoot and Moab, and her biggest piece of advice for runners who are looking to complete any endurance challenge.

Sally is professional trail runner for Nike, BPN, Camelbak, Leki, and COROS. She is also the author of the book “Choose Strong” and host of the “Choose Strong Podcast”, which is meant to inspire people to choose strength over fear in any situation in life. She is also a mother of two on top of it all!

We are also joined by my good friend, Leo Fung, who was crew chief at Bigfoot 200 for Sally, and also on the crew team at Moab 240. Leo is one of a kind and an all around great dude, so it was so amazing to have him on the show.

Huge thank you to Sally and Leo for coming on the show!

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