This week we are joined by Angela Watts and coach Anne Tisdell. Angela recently completed her first 50 miler and has big goals on the horizon. Topics discussed including training and racing with friends as well as how to get fast and get a Boston Qualifying time.

This week we are joined by Gabriela Peterson and coach Bri Boley. 

Gabriela is an athlete I had the pleasure of working with this year and she is transitioning into some serious trail and ultra races. 

Topics discussed include building new “trail skills”, fueling on long runs, and some lessons learned out at her recent 50k race. 

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In this special episode we are joined by Coaches Ryne Anderson and Darcie Murphy. Ryne is running Hardrock this year and is coached by Darcie Murphy. This allows us to discuss all the details of how to do you best in a bucket list race, how coaches train, and the benefit of coaches being coached. You won't want to miss this one!

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Another great episode on the challenges of being a busy parent while training for ultras. But fret not, Meridith Ussery has the answers and the inspiration! Coach John Fitzgerald guides us in this conversation on whether or not to use poles, using marathon training for ultras and more!

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In this episode we are joined by Austin Cobbley and coach Frederic Sabater Pastor. Austin is training for UTE 100 among many other smaller races. Topics discussed include training for races at altitude, incorporating smaller races into training, and how to informally approach higher intensity running. 

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In this episode, I am joined by Diarra Cropper and coach Travis Lavin. Diarra has been in the sport for a few years and has his eye on quite a few races this year as well as looking for redemption and Javelina Jundred. Topics discussed include building motivation through community, training as someone with an active job, and interval structure.

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Rylee Reichwald recently completed her first 50 miler and has her first 100 miler coming up at Antelope Canyon in 2 weeks. Andy Jones-Wilkins (AJW) and I go over how the 50 went and if there's anything we can apply to the 100 miler. This was very much like one of our regular calls with athletes catching up over races, I hope you all enjoy the window into the coaching process!

This week we are joined by Kelly Thrush and coach Darcie Murphy.

Kelly has a background in addiction, has received a liver transplant, and is balancing his goals while also giving back as much as he can. In this episode we discuss time course of adaptations, training by time, and much more!

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In this episode, we are joined by Kristopher Reinhardt and Coach Neal Palles. Kris has recently had some big wins with his mental health in relation to ultrarunning and is simultaneously planning out some big goals for 2024. Topics discussed include anxiety in ultrarunning, difficulties with training taking away from family time, and tools to run 100 miles in under 21 hours.

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In this episode, we are joined by Joe Hardin and Coach Sarah Scozzaro.

Joe has an inspiring path to becoming an ultrarunner and we help him level up his training for the upcoming years. Topics discussed are including strength work, intensity, increasing volume, and even being plant-based.

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