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Episode overview:

Luca Filipas a PhD researcher and coach out of Milan, Italy. Re-Release of episode 113 from January 2022.

Episode highlights:

(27:17) Why pyramidal to polarized athletes were most successful: peaking for races, adaptations from high intensity

(33:57) Koop on peaking for longer distance events: least specific to most specific training architecture

(41:34) Takeaways: race specificity, modulating intensity

Additional resources:

You can find Luca’s work here- https://www.lucafilipas.com/

Luca on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lucafilipas 

Luca on Twitter- https://twitter.com/LucaFilipas

Paper discussed- Effects of 16 weeks of pyramidal and polarized training intensity distributions in well-trained endurance runners

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In this episode, AJW speaks with three legends of ultrarunning, John Medinger, David Horton, and Scott Mills, to discuss the current state of the sport and their thoughts about what the future holds for the next generation of Ultrarunners.

Episode highlights:

(26:57) Scott on Western States in 1982: waist belts, running with Aunt Jemima bottles, power bars, aid stations, how access to runner support leads to faster race times

(35:46) The Barkley Marathons: “impossible” pre-1995 Barkley format, learning the Barkleys year after year, difficulty in comparison to Hardrock, David’s role in the final lap directional rule

(58:07) Small races in America: run your local races, differences between the U.S. and Europe

Additional resources:

John:  Facebook @johnmedinger 

David Facebook @davidhorton

Scott Facebook @scottmills

Information on coaching-

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Koop’s Social Media

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Episode overview:

Stephanie Case is a well-known figure in trail/ultra running, not just for her success in crazy, tough races (Tor de Glaciers, Hardrock, The Barkley Marathons), but for her outspokenness about women’s rights. Stephanie spearheads tough conversations concerning inclusivity for women in our sport- pregnancy deferrals, quotas for women in races/lotteries, and more. If she couldn’t be any more admirable, Steph also works in conflict zones as a Human Rights Advocate.

Episode highlights:

(26:39) Free to Run: creating female leaders in areas of conflict through visibility in the outdoors space, creating societal change in patriarchal societies

(31:56) Gender inequality in ultras: microaggressions, reasons for including the top 10 women at UTMB, providing for women’s health at races, there are more barriers for women

(59:05) How race directors can promote inclusivity: offering women’s products and childcare stations as symbols of an inclusive space

Additional resources:

Free to Run: https://freetorun.org/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theultrarunnergirl/?hl=en

Stephanie Case Trail Runner Article: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/stephanie-cases-secret-weapon/

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/why-cant-pregnant-women-defer-race-entries/

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/western-states-transgender-athletes-policy/
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Episode overview:

In this episode, AJW speaks with two of America's most popular Race Directors, Candice Burt and Jason Green, to discuss the current state of the sport and their thoughts about what they hope ultrarunning will look like in the next decade.

Episode highlights:

(24:14) Community over competition: sharing inspirational stories, celebrating the final finishers

(32:17) Jason on planning for the future of ultras: the commercialization of ultramarathons, appreciating the personal connection

(46:56) Candice on environmental responsibility and inclusivity: runner and crew education, leave no trace, dealing with human waste on the trail, performing double sweeps on trails

Additional resources:

Jason:  https://yetitrailrunners.com/

Twitter @yeti_runners 

IG @yetitrailrunners 

Candice: https://www.destinationtrailrun.com/

Twitter: @runcandice 

IG @runcandicerun

Information on coaching-

https://trainright.com/

Koop’s Social Media

Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

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Episode overview:

Still in his 30s, Dylan Bowman has enjoyed a remarkable ultra-running career. During the past 10 years, Dylan has had ample experience being coached by Koop. In this episode, he shares some of the ups and downs of the past decade and looks ahead to a promising future in the sport.

Episode highlights:

(18:06) Deconstructing the DNF: satisfaction and goal setting, motivation, health, respecting the race

(29:08) Koop’s guidance for DBo: international racing, gaining experience, testing yourself

(40:35) Feedback in athlete-coach relationships: listening to your body, Ultra Trail Mount Fuji anecdote, communicating with your coach

Additional resources:

Instagram: @dylanbo 

Twitter: @dylanbo 

Website: https://freetrail.com/

Information on coaching-

https://trainright.com/

Koop’s Social Media

Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Buy Koop’s new book on

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Episode overview:

Kaci Lickteig, known to many as the Pixie Ninja, is one of the most popular personalities in Ultrarunning.  Her incredibly positive spirit is infectious. In this episode, you will learn all about her 8 Western States finishes, her challenges with injuries over the years, and her incredible relationship with her coach, Jason Koop.

Episode highlights:

(18:08) Western States 2017: challenges, stress, deciding not to quit, “get in the boat”

(24:56) Kaci’s experience with injury: running with a torn hamstring, getting surgery, crutches to 100 miles in six months

(40:05) Kaci’s relationship with Western States: personal experiences, why the race is so special

Additional resources:

Instagram: @ultrarunnerkc 

Twitter: @runner_kc 

Facebook Kaci Lickteig

Information on coaching-

https://trainright.com/

Koop’s Social Media

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Episode overview:

Jessie discusses her rise in cross country skiing to become the most decorated US cross country skier in the history of the sport, what her training is like, why she loves being a professional athlete, and how the US women have shattered the glass ceiling in cross country skiing. We also talk about her eating disorder and how it changed her life path when she sought out help. Lastly, Jessie talks about being a winter athlete in a changing climate and the importance of her work with Protect Our Winters, an organization focused on climate legislation for the Outdoor State.

Episode highlights:

(20:44) Building a strong women’s team: camaraderie, mutual support, sportsmanship

(38:56) Nutrition and injury: micronutrient deficiency often leads to injury, food is good, toxic diet culture, you need more calories than you think

(50:11) Protect Our Winters: informed advocacy, using your voice, avoiding placing blame on individuals, making change

Additional resources:

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Information on coaching-

https://www.trainright.com

Koop’s Social Media

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Episode overview:

Stephanie Howe, Corrine Malcom & Sarah Scozzaro take you through their personal experiences with injuries. Learn how they navigated through the injury process and their time away from running. They share what they did well and what they did not so well, along with what they learned going through this process. As coaches, they discuss how their personal experience makes them better coaches and can help athletes navigate this difficult time.

Episode highlights:

(7:08) Diagnosing stress fractures: you may not have pain, listening to your body

(37:56) Fear of fitness loss: detraining happens over 4-6 weeks, recognizing sources of anxiety

(52:35) Eating during recovery: eat well on off days, you need extra nutrients to heal, what food to cut out

Additional resources:

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Episode overview:

Claire Bernard Miller, DPT on common issues amongst runners, how our feet are more important to preventing injuries than we know and why we should all seek pelvic floor physical therapy.

Episode highlights:

(21:15) Common injuries: proper pronation and supination, forefoot injuries from narrow toe boxes, Achilles tendinitis, kinetic chain

(24:25) Good foot health: foot intrinsics, strength, exercises

(49:20) Recovery from pregnancy: recognizing the challenge, taking care of your body, getting back to running

Additional resources:

Activate Physical Therapy & Wellness: https://activateptw.com/

Gait happens: https://www.gaithappens.com/

Claire Bernard Miller IG: https://www.instagram.com/activatephysicaltherapy/

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Koop’s Social Media

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Episode overview:

Dominic Guinto is the Director of Athlete Services for CTS. His role is dedicated to finding the right solution for endurance athletes across the world.

Episode highlights:

(28:00) The best athlete feedback: why do you want a coach, expectations

(34:05) Long term athlete-coach relationships: finding a coach that the athlete believes in

(1:00:40) Coach mentorship: the importance of collective experience in professional development

Additional resources:

Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible

Information on coaching-

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Koop’s Social Media

Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop