Everyday Ultra

What is it like to run every single day for over 6-years? Hellah Sidibe can tell you all about that, as his current running streak is up to that level (and still going strong)!

But within that running streak, he also has completed the Western States 100, Leadville 100, and ran across America - all without any days off in between!

Hellah Sidibe is a runner for Hoka and a content creator who has amassed a following in the hundreds of thousands due to his positive energy, unbreakable consistency, and willingness to help others find their passion. He is also a former professional soccer player who refound a new love in running thereafter.

In this episode, Hellah shares all the keys to how he’s been able to be so consistent in his run streak (including an INSANE story about how he kept the streak while traveling to Australia), why he’s planning to incorporate biking into his routine, and how he manages to remove the pressure when it comes to running to keep it fun.

Huge thank you to Hellah for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com

Follow Hellah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellahgood9/

Hellah’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HellahGood

Hellah’s Website: https://www.hellahgood.com/

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For world-record holder, Don Recihelt, he says the only thing elite about him is his mindset. Meaning, his ability to push through difficulty, mental lows, and pain far outweighs any other factor to success.

And when it comes to success in ultrarunning, Don has tons of it. He is a 3x world record holder for manual treadmill records, including the furthest distance ran in 12 hours, fastest 100 mile time, and furthest distance run in 24 hours. He has also finished at the podium of Badwater, ran a 13:16 at Tunnel Hill, completed Cocodona 250, and has multiple first place and podium finishes under his belt.

He is also an athlete for Speedland and is a content creator as well.

In this episode, Don shares the mental tools he deploys in training and in ultras that help him succeed when times are tough, physical shifts he’s made to improve his training, and how he approaches training for different kind of races (for example, he’s going from training for a 250 miler to training for a 50 miler).

Huge thank you to Don for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Check out Zach Bitter’s training plans: Zachbitter.com/training-plans

Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: Zachbitter.com/coaching

Follow Don on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runwithdon/

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Running isn’t just about getting in the miles. It’s about finding your passion. It’s about leaning into who you are and being a better person. And for Thomas McGinn, that not only meant challenging himself by becoming a better runner. But it also meant going all in on serving people in the running community and fueling his passion.

Tom McGinn is an entrepreneurial runner as the founder of Long Run Coffee. Though his running journey started unconventionally, he found that it was something he loved and decided to pursue it even deeper as he continued to challenge himself. 

Throughout his journey, he completed a self-supported ultramarathon, multiple marathons, and other endurance challenges along the way. And he started his own company to help serve people in the running community.

In this episode, Tom shares how he was able to progress from a marathon to an ultra, how he was able to lean into the love of running to build a sustainable habit out of it, and how to create fulfillment in your life.

Huge thank you to Tom for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Check out Long Run Coffee: longruncoffee.com

Follow Long Run Coffee on IG: https://www.instagram.com/longruncoffee/

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

Welcome to the first episode of our newest type of episode: Product Reviews by Everyday Ultra! We'll be reviewing products on the show to test gear, nutrition, clothing, and overall stuff to see if it would actually be a useful product to use as an ultrarunner.

Today, we're reviewing The Long Run coffee blend, by Long Run Coffee, which is a Chicago-based company that makes coffees specifically for runners.

Their coffee is infused with electrolytes and is intended to help runners stay both hydrated and caffeinated before or after their runs.

It sounds amazing in concept. But is it actually worth the sip? I try out the coffee for myself after a run and see if it actually made me feel hydrated, and shared my thoughts here.

Thank you for listening!

Show links:

Check out Zach Bitter's pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans

Check out Zach Bitter's coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching

Check out Long Run Coffee: longruncoffee.com

Have a suggestion of what product we should review next? Send me a DM on Instagram: @joecorcione or send me an email at [email protected].

To be a better ultraunner, it takes more than simply stacking on more mileage or adding in workouts to your training. In fact, it requires you to be holistically healthy if you want to perform at the highest level.

For Stefanie Flippin, that has helped her go from middle-of-the-pack runner to an elite endurance athlete and notching up wins and podium finishes at some of the most competitive ultras in the US. And in this episode, she shares what's helped her, so you can improve your own ultrarunning fitness.

Stefanie Flippin is a professional ultrarunner for Lululemon, an endurance coach, and co-host of the Making Strides Podcast. She was the 2021 USATF 100-mile National Champion and has notched wins at Tunnel Hill and other competitive ultras.

In this episode, Stef shares the key pillars to staying physically and mentally healthy, her suggestions for improving your speed as an ultrarunner, and how to spice up your training regimine to avoid burnout.

Huge thank you to Stef for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:

Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Join the Everyday Ultra Patreon Community: patreon.com/everydayultra

Stef's Website: https://www.stefanieflippin.com/

Follow Stef on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieannflippin/?hl=en

Listen to Stef's Podcast, Making Strides: stefanieflippin.com/podcasts

With so many brands, types, and versions of ultrarunning gear out there, which ones are actually the best for ultrarunners?

If you’re like me, you don’t want to keep trying pieces of ultrarunning gear, only to waste money on something that isn’t a great product. So, I’ve been trying out tons of ultrarunning gear in my training and racing over the past 3 years, and shared everything that has worked well for me in here. That way, you can use products that are tried and true to help you in your racing and training.

In this episode, we cover recommendations for:

If there is anything I missed on here that you’d like to know my recommendation for, feel free to shoot me a DM on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

SHOW LINKS:

Get Coached by Zach Bitter: Zachbitter.com/coaching

Get Zach Bitter’s Pre-Made Training Plans: Zachbitter.com/training-plans

For ALL Janji clothing recommendations in this episode, get 15% off your order by using code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at Janji.com

Trail Shoes:

Nike Wildhorse 8 (Mens)

NIke Wildhorse 8 (Women)

Nike Zegama (Mens)

Nike Zegama (Womens)

Road Shoes:

Nike Invincible 3 (Mens)

Nike Invincible 3 (Womens)

Nike Vaporfly (Mens)

Nike Vaporfly (Womens)

Headlamps/Lights:

Black Diamond Storm

Black Diamond Spot

Kogalla Light

Running Belt:

Naked Running Belt

Handheld:

Camelbak Podium

Soft Flask:

UD Body Bottle 500

Vests/Packs:

UD Ultra Vest Men

UD Ultra Vest Women

UD Mountain Vest Men

UD Mountain Vest Women

UD Fastpacker Men

UD Fastpacher Women

Bladder:

UD Reservoir

Sunglasses:

Goodr OG Sunglasses

Poles:

Black Diamond Distance Z

T-Shirt/Tanks:

Janji Run All Day (Mens)

Janji Run All Day (Womens)

Jacket:

Janji Rainrunner Pack Jacket Men

Janji Rainrunner Pack Jacket Women

Hat:

AFO Hyperlight Cap

Socks:

Darn Tough Socks

Arm Sleeves:

My Favorite Ones

Ice Bandana:

Nathan RunCool

MissysBibtastic

Sunscreen:

Sunbum Spray

Nutrition:

Spring Energy

GU Roctane Drink Mix

GU Roctane Gels

GU Roctane Salt Tabs

What does it take to run 200 ultramarathons in 200 consecutive days? Candice Burt joins us on the podcast to share those insights, as she recently accomplished that exact feat. And with that accomplishment, she broke the world record (which was only previously 22 days!).

Candice is no stranger to the endurance world. She is the founder of Destination Trail, which is the home of the legendary Triple Crown of 200’s, including the Moab 240, Tahoe 200, and Bigfoot 200. She is also an incredibly accomplished runner with multiple top 10 finishes in the HURT 100, tons of ultra finishes and podium appearances, and FKTs. She is also a mother of two on top of it all.

In this episode, Candice shares how she was able to push through the challenges that came with running 200 ultras, her mindset and strategy for taking on the challenge, and how she was able to handle all of the priorities in her life on top of completing the challenge.

Huge thank you to Candice for coming on the show!

SHOW LINKS:Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com

Enter the Tahoe 200 lottery for the 2024 race before July 1st, 2023: https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/tahoe

Follow Candice on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runcandicerun/

Candice’s blog: https://www.candiceburt.com/

Check out Destination Trail: https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/

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Some of the best ultrarunners in the world line up to race the Western States 100 every single year, and 2023 was no different. This year, not only did I get to watch the race in person, but I also was able to crew last year's M10 runner during the race. And I learned so much when it comes to ultra training and racing, as well as how to have a dialed-in crew strategy.

In this episode, I break down some of the most interesting and useful ultrarunning tips I learned from the top athletes who competed in this year's Western States. Plus, I share some of what the best crews were doing to best help their runner, so you can make sure that you have a solid crew strategy for your next race.

SHOW LINKS:

Check out Zach Bitter's pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans

Check out Zach Bitter's coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching

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

We’re joined by thru-hiking legend, ultra athlete, and endurance coach, Jeff Garmire on this episode for another Monthly Long Run, where we ramble about all things hot in the ultrarunning world.

And in this episode, we dive into the big daddy of all US ultra races: Western States 100. In this episode, Jeff and I share our top picks for the race, our predictions and hot takes, and some of our commentary on the most interesting storylines out there.

We also dive deep on philosophical topics outside of Western States, such as not worrying about what other people think on Strava, chasing our big dreams and lessons learned from it, and how to find enjoyment in the process of doing hard things.

Huge thank you to Jeff for co-hosting this episode with me!

Show links:

Check out Janji apparel and get 15% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com

Check out the Jeff Garmire Breakfast Skillet Meal from Readywise: https://readywiseoutdoor.com/products/jeff-garmire-breakfast-skillet-pro-adventure-meal

Check out Jeff’s Book, Free Outside: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Outside-Trek-Against-Distance/dp/1733487506

Follow Jeff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefreeoutside/

Jeff’s Website: http://freeoutside.com/

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

One of the fan-favorites racing in the 2023 edition of Western States joins us for a second time on the Everyday Ultra Podcast: Keely Henninger!

Keely is a professional ultrarunner for Altra and GU Energy who punched her ticket to States via her impressive Black Canyon 100K win earlier this year. She has also finished in the top ten of Western States previously, and is looking for her second finish in this upcoming race.

In this episode, Keely shares all about her training and how she's approached running post-Black Canyon and passing the MCAT, how she builds self-confidence before heading into a challenge, and what her strategy is for taking on this year's Western States.

Huge thank you to Keely for coming on the show again!

Show Links:

SHOW LINKS:

Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com

Follow Keely on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runwidkeel/

Check out the Trail Society Podcast: https://freetrail.com/podcasts/trail-society/

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