Everyday Ultra

When it comes to learning how to be a better ultrarunner, it’s always best to learn from other runners who have accomplished the goal you’re looking to accomplish.

That is why we’re bringing on an ultrarunner to the show who has not only accomplished so much in his running career; but has also learned tons of lessons along the way.

And in this episode, we cover things such as:

Andrew Redden is our guest today, and he is an Everyday Ultra Ultrarunning Coach, and UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach, and athlete who has completed 100M, won several races, and is also the Chicago Champion of the Chipotle Challenge (you have to hear this story on the pod!)

Huge thank you to Andrew for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and Andrew, and my team?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Book a call to work with Andrew as your coach: https://calendly.com/andrew-redden-94/30min?back=1&month=2024-12

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We’ve all faced that negative voice in our life that tells us we can’t do something, or that we are not enough.

And sometimes, it’s caused us to make decisions that don’t support who we want to be, as a runner or a person.

But there is a way to be stronger than that negative voice, so that you can ultimately be the runner and person that you want to be, and accomplish all the big goals you set out for yourself.

For Sandra Mikulic, this was something she learned by overcoming her own self-doubt through finding consistency, believing in herself, and taking actionable steps to be the best version of herself.

And that has allowed her to not only run multiple ultramarathons, marathons, and run a 5K every day since Jan 2019; but it has also allowed her to live a fulfilling life where she truly loves herself.

Sandra Mikulic, a passionate Canadian runner and proud mother of four, is the creator of Run Your Life magazine, a publication celebrating athletes of all body types and abilities.

Sandra discovered her love for running at the age of 43 in 2018, making the shift from treadmill routines to running outdoors. 

On January 1, 2019, she set a personal goal to run or walk 5 kilometers every single day—a commitment she has upheld without fail.

Sandra has participated in numerous races, including marathons and ultra-marathons, while using her journey to challenge common perceptions about body image in sports. By openly sharing her experiences and personal challenges, she has cultivated a welcoming and supportive community.

Inspired by this connection, Sandra founded Run Your Life magazine to encourage others to embrace movement and foster self-acceptance, no matter their size or fitness level.

Prepare to be inspired by this episode.

Huge thank you to Sandra for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

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Subscribe to Run Your Life Magazine: https://www.runyourlife.ca/magazine

This is our “Ask Me Anything” series where we will answer all of your questions about ultrarunning! 

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

-How to avoid injuries when you’re in peak mileage training

-How to organize and handle mandatory gear for ultras

-Altitude acclimation and how to best approach it

-How to best train for vertical gain and steep climbs in your training

-When to use poles in a race

-How to keep yourself safe if you fall on the trail

-How to make sure you don’t get behind on your nutrition during a race

And so much more!We had so many questions submitted for this that we will be doing a part 3 episode with some more questions.

Thank you all for listening!

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This is our “Ask Me Anything” series where we will answer all of your questions about ultrarunning! In this episode, we recorded this as a live episode with the athletes we coach at Everyday Ultra, so listen in for a super fun format!

In this episode, we cover topics such as:

-How to best pace running intervals

-Are treadmills a useful tool to use in training

-The simple (but powerful) metric to keep an eye on in training to reduce injury risk

-How to dial in your nutrition

-How to identify the source of cramping in an ultra and how to fix it

-The toughest ultramarathons in the world

-When to introduce course specificity in your training 

And so much more!We had so many questions submitted for this that we will be doing a part 2 episode with some more questions.

Thank you all for listening!SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 30% off your order, when you buy 4   bottles at playonrelief.com (or use EVERYDAYULTRA for 20% off any order)

Try Näak nutrition and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at naak.com

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Follow Christian on YouTube to follow along his training: https://www.youtube.com/@christianacarlson

In this episode, Hunter Leininger shares how he is preparing for the Triple Crown of 200s, how he is able to find the joy in suffering, and his biggest tips to mentally get through any endurance challenge.

Hunter's athletic career began at the young age of 7, inspired by his father, Jeff Leininger, an adventure racer himself. Determined to follow in his father's footsteps, Hunter completed his first 6-hour adventure race, marking the beginning of a series of groundbreaking achievements.

By age 11, Hunter became the youngest finisher of the 24-Hour Adventure Racing National Championship, a record previously held by a 23-year-old. He continued to push boundaries, setting world records as the youngest finisher in several grueling events, including a 3-day expedition race at age 12, a 4-day Adventure Racing World Series race at 14, and the 7-day Adventure Racing World Championship at 16. At 18, he was the youngest competitor in Amazon's World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji, completing the 11-day race alongside his father.

His recent accomplishments include setting the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for running 200 miles across Florida, completing the distance in 55 hours, 59 minutes, and 45 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by David Goggins by over 14 hours. Additionally, he became the fastest person to run the length of Florida, covering 1,110 miles on the Florida Trail in 21 days and 11 hours. And most recently, setting a record for traversing Iceland self-supported!

Hunter's story is a testament to the power of determination, the significance of a supportive environment, and the relentless pursuit of one's passions. His achievements continue to inspire a new generation to chase their dreams, regardless of age.

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team, and get 30% off your first month?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Follow Hunter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hunter_leininger

Hunter’s Website: https://www.hunterleininger.com

Training for an ultra requires more than just logging miles and completing workouts; it also requires recovering well, so you can perform your best. It requires you to pivot the plan when things arise in life to make sure you’re still reaching your goals. And it requires you to be intentional in the way you approach your training and races.

That’s what Jen Higgins did when she set out to run her first 50 Miler and 100K this past year. And all of these things allowed her to be the first place finisher at both of those races!

Jen Higgins is a mother, a mental health professional, and ultrarunner who has completed the 100K, 50 miler, and 50K distances

In this episode, Jen shares how she was able to optimize her training and recovery to perform well in her first 50+ mile races, how she pivoted her training when life got crazy, and how she approached her races to get the best results she could get.

Huge thank you to Jen for coming on the show!

SHOW NOTES:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team, and get 30% off your first month?⁠ ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 30% off your order, when you buy 3 bottles at playonrelief.com (or use EVERYDAYULTRA for 20% off any order)

Try Näak nutrition and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at naak.com

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When it comes to training for a 100 miler, it pays to be consistent and to follow principles that will help you to train in the best way.

And when it comes to someone who has done that well, Erika Auckerman comes to mind.

Erika is a mother of two young children and wife who set out to complete her first 100 mile race: The Rim to River 100M.

And even though it was a big goal, she trained for it well, never missed a workout, and improved on many areas that allowed her to have an amazing race out there.

In this episode, Erika shares her biggest keys to success in her 100 mile training, how she was able to stay so consistent, and how she was able to run a race she was super proud of.

Huge thank you to Erika for coming on the show!

SHOW NOTES:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team, and get 30% off your first month? ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at playonrelief.com

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Jeff Browning is one of the greatest ultrarunners of our generation. Winning over two dozen 100-mile races, being on the podium of some of the hardest ultras, and most recently, securing an FKT on the Colorado Trail, Jeff has immense experience in the sport of ultrarunning.

Some of the biggest keys to his success comes from his mindset and how he mentally approaches ultras. And his approach isn’t woo-woo; it’s backed by neuroscience and psychology, which speaks to why Jeff is able to keep performing at a high level throughout his career.

On top of that, logistics play a huge role in ultrarunning. When it comes to pacers, crew, and time at aid stations, optimizing those things also can be a difference between a longer finish time and a PR. And Jeff has fine-tuned his logistical strategy to be top-notch over the years.

In this episode, Jeff shares practical tips on how to deploy proven and powerful mental strategies in an ultra, how to rewire your brain to not DNF in an ultra (even if you have before), and how to save tons of time in your ultras by mastering the logistics.

Huge thank you to Jeff for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team, and get 30% off your first month? ⁠⁠Learn more on this page⁠⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at playonrelief.com

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Follow Jeff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gobroncobilly/
Jeff’s Website: https://www.giddyupultra.com/

It IS possible to train for (and complete) a 100 mile race, even if you have an incredibly busy schedule in your life.

And our guest today, Eric Socia, proves that is possible, as he recently completed the Run Rabbit Run 100 miler as his first 100, even while balancing a full-time job, raising kids, and being an amazing husband.

In this episode, Eric shares how he was able to balance all of the priorities in his life while also making time to train, how he was able to pivot his schedule when needed (without losing fitness), and how he executed his first 100 mile race to get the finish.

Huge thank you to Eric for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by me and my team, and get 30% off your first month? ⁠Learn more on this page⁠ to book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!

Follow Eric on IG: https://www.instagram.com/esocia/

Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Is it possible to run an ultramarathon with no prior background as a runner? Absolutely.

And our guest today proves that - as she went from no running or endurance background and 100+ pounds obese to finishing multiple 50Ks in the top 10, completing the Leadville 100M Mountain Bike Race, and finishing her first 50 miler recently!

You’ll hear from Christie Brinker on how she was able to transform her life through running, and what were the biggest keys to her success to go from non-runner to runner, while continuing to stay on the path consistently throughout her life.

We chat about the most important mindset to have when training for an ultra, what key training strategies that are needed to make massive progress, misconceptions about training that people should avoid, and how to put together a plan that gets you ready for an ultramarathon.

Christie is also a coach here at Everyday Ultra and is a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning coach who is committed to helping athletes crush their ultramarathon goals.

Huge thank you to Christie for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Want to be coached for your next ultramarathon by Christie and me, and get 30% off your first month? Learn more on this page to book a free call with one of our coaches or sign-up to get started!

Follow Christie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cbrink_/

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