Scott sits down with Travis Zmak to talk about his running story and how he got into the sport.  We love to showcase everyday people training for big things.  Travis is a working husband and father of three out of Idaho Falls.  We talk about his first ultra, some challenges that have some up recently with his health and why he is ready to take on his first 50 miler!  Enjoy the show.

Meet Travis: Idaho based father of 3 shares his running story, including his first ultra!

Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport.  The runners coaching calls and journey is documented on this podcast and social media.  Along the way will be coaching tips, race directors perspective, and the stories of elite and everyday runners on their first Ultra run!

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My First Ultra: 130 Kris & Carly Recap Sedona & London!

Tara is a Becoming Ultra coaching client from the west coast.  She calls in today to ask Coach Abby and Scott the best way to drop some weight to be more efficient for big running goals.  It's a popular question we get as coaches so we hope you take something away for your own goals!  Thanks for listening.

Ultra Nutrition: 05 Tara calls in to ask the best way to drop some weight for big running goals.

Joe Hardin is a husband, father of two, ultrarunner, aspiring writer, and an artist. He is also an advocate for addiction recovery and a plant-based lifestyle.  We spoke with Joe about his journey to sobriety and the impact it has had on his life. He shared how he discovered ultras and the support he receives from the ultra-running community. Joe is genuine, relatable, and full of wisdom. We are excited to see what the future holds for him and hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.  

My First Ultra: 129 Joe Hardin

Amanda and her coach Addie Bracy talk about the day Amanda became an ultra runner.  The highs and lows and everything in between.  We hope you enjoy!

Season 14:53 Amanda's race recap. "I believe running is for everyone!"

She did it!  Mari diligentely trained for her first ultra over the last 6 months and got to test herself on the amazing trails in Sedona.  On the show today she shared her experience and all she learned from the experience.  We hope you enjoyed following her journey over the last 6 months.  Season 15 is now taking applications!

Meet Travis: Idaho based father of 3 shares his running story, including his first ultra!

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