What comes next after you’ve done the “Ironman Thing”?

Maybe an ultra run?

Over the last few years, there has certainly been a huge upswing in the popularity of ultra running events from the mega multi-lap Sri Chinmoy event in New York City to the hardcore Western States 100. If this is the sort of thing that's starting to float your boat then how do you make the transition from Ironman triathlete to an ultra runner?

Today's guest Andrew Simmons of Lifelong Endurance in Colorado is going to help guide us through those first steps (no pun intended) as we take a deep dive into ultramarathon training.

Topics covered include:

Training for an ultra trail event of more than 50km - The first steps

Walking and why it MUST be part of your ultra strategy - in training and racing

Ultramarathon pacing - why it needs a change of mindset

Building resilience is critical for ultra success

Yet another guest emphasises the importance of mobility and strength!

The value of ‘fun’ and ‘play’ in athletic training.  

If you are interested in a training plan for Ultramarathon events Andy has a special discount for podcast listeners: 90% Discount on my 100km-100mile Mountain Ultra Plan | Advanced - Use code: welovesimon for $90 off, Plan is now $9.90’

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/running/ultra/tp-133961/100km-100-mile-mountain-ultra-plan-50-60-miles-a-week-advanced

 

To find out more about Andy Simmons please start by visiting his website

You can also find him on the usual social media channels

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Instagram @coach_simmons_runs

 

Recent Articles:

Technical Descending: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/the-trail-runners-guide-to-downhill-training-and-technical-descents/

Designing an Athlete’s Total Load: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/designing-an-athletes-total-load/

9 Plyometric & Strength Movements for Runners: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/9-plyometric-strength-movements-for-runners/

 

Ultramarathons:

https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/speedwork-for-ultra-runners

 

Hill Work: 

https://www.podiumrunner.com/training/climb-your-way-to-speed/

 

Youth:

Here’s one piece on getting more kids on trails I wrote for our blog.

https://peakperformrun.com/1752-2/

 

Insights on Trail Running for Youth Runners - A look inside our Altitude Camp

https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/highlights-from-a-high-altitude-training-camp-for-high-school-runners/

 

Coaching young runners in the emerging sport of trail running

https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/lessons-learned-in-coaching-youth-trail-runners/

 

Episode w/ Parker Wolfe (one of the fastest kids in the US in the last 5 years)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/47X7PIEEMospT9xrQIY9km?si=ff49d5ab16e2490b

 

Mental Performance in Running w/ Addie Bracy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QKDsG5AbIXEkuTsAwQ6gJ?si=7a4b9d5ccecc4665

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