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Part 2 of our conversation into the considerations for your first ultra marathon. In today's episode we focus mostly on the mental aspects of getting it right.

Today we dive deep into the mind of ultra runner and coach, Ellie Greenwood. We discuss everything from competition vs participation to the benefits of multidirectional sports in the development of a trail runner to how she prescribes intensity in training the athletes she coaches. You can connect with her at https://sharmanultra.com Twitter: @eLLiejG Facebook and Instagram: EllieJGreenwood

Should you run a marathon before signing up for an ultra-marathon? Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss that question in today's Coaches' Corner.

Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ

Each coach can be reached through their respective websites: Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com

Amelia Boone is the most accomplished obstacle course racer on the planet. Now she's running ultra marathons. What does it take to make that transition? What do success and failure look like to someone so dominant in one sport and very good in another? What motivates and drives Amelia's passion for endurance sports? We learn about all these topics and more in today's conversation, which is an in-person interview near her home California.

Train for speed when you're training for ultra-marathons...wuh? Should ultra runners train for speed? Short answer: yes! And, that's the topic of this edition of Coaches' Corner with David Roche, Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden.

Watch the discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/loH878kbRbQ

Each coach can be reached through their respective websites:

Krissy Moehl http://KrissyMoehl.com

David Roche https://SWAPRunning.com

Ian Sharman https://SharmanUltra.com

Shawn Bearden https://ScienceOfUltra.com

We've learned about foot strike patterns but never quite like this. What's the role of sensory feedback and shoe cushioning on foot strike and on your running patterns? Today we get deeper insights into these issues so you can make more informed decisions about your shoe choices and running mechanics with Missy Thompson, PhD.

Connect with her: Researchgate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melissa_Thompson10 Instagram: flcexercisescience Twitter: FLC_Exercise Science Facebook: FLCExerciseScience

How do you handle adversity in the moment? Do you have a mental training practice? You know that ultra-marathon running is as much mental as it is physical. RISE to train your mind as well as you train your body.

Runners need to run. Ultra-marathon runner need to run a lot. But could you be more effective spending some of that time cross-training?

If you're looking for a coach, or just have questions, you can reach:

David Roche at https://SWAPrunning.com

Ian Sharman at http://www.sharmanultra.com

Krissy Moehl at http://krissymoehl.com

Shawn Bearden at https://ScienceOfUltra.com

If you want to submit a True/False statement for us to discuss on a future episode of Coaches' Corner, send it to [email protected]

My guest today is Luke Nelson. He's a physician assistant, race director, husband, father, and public lands activist. He's been on the podium at many of the top ultras, set course records, and has set numerous FKTs of mountain linkups and traverses. Prior to getting fully into mountain running, in 2012 he was the U.S. Ski Mountaineering National Champion. He's active on Instargram and you can follow him @slukenelson He's and ambassador for Patagonia and also runs for La Sportiva, GU, Zeal Optics, Jaybird, Suunto. And, in August of 2018, he placed 8th at the legendary Tor des Geants. Our conversation today is mostly about his preparation and experience in that race but we get into a lot more as well. He's also a friend and neighbor of mine, so we recorded the episode when he joined me at my house. If you'd like to support the podcast and keep it advertisement-free, go to https://scienceofultra.com/support. If you want to take your training to the next level, and you're interested in hiring me to be your coach, go to https://scienceofultra.com/coaching