The Ultra Running Guys

You think you have excuses? Aaron Hale lost his sight as a US Army Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) tech and a few years later, he completely lost his hearing as well. With plenty of reasons to give up, Aaron stepped into his warrior self and shows the rest of us what is possible, including becoming the first blind and deaf person to ever complete the World Famous Badwater 135.

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Race: ⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. In this episode we want to introduce you to the Tunnel Hill 100. Race Director Steve Durbin joins us and breaks down all the information about the race that will help you decide if the Hill should be added to your race calendar. The Tunnel Hill 100 has seen multiple elites crush the course and it is designed for runners to see how fast they can run when the weather is nice, surface is flat, and volunteers are top notch. It is also a Western States Qualifier and may be the race for you! Join us as we explore the Tunnel Hill 100 with RD Steve Durbin.

As ultra runners, we are on a never-ending quest to dial in our nutrition because if we get it wrong, it can end in disaster! Lucky for us, Julie Shobe has made a career of helping people dial in their fueling plans, and she sat down with us to share all the deets. And it was...AWESOME!Plug in to hear how to optimize your nutrition for training and for race day. Think you know how to carb load? You may be surprised. Either way, Julie lays it all out with specifics and tips. There is so much to take away from this episode.Be sure to follow Julie at @ultra.running.nutrition and huge shoutout to @lindsayrunswild for the awesome guest recommendation! 💯 on point! And if you are interested in finding out more about Julie's Fueling Ultras Program, click HERE to watch her program video or set up a call with her. Enjoy the episode!

Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that

More information on the Canal Corridor 100: https://urultra.com/races/canal-corridor-100-mile-endurance-run/#race-info

Race: ⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Dr. Brandon Ostrander is legit! After turning to endurance sports to aid his transition from the US Marines, Brandon has made a career of specializing in assessing, strengthening and rehabilitating endurance athletes. He recently performed a full running assessment for both of us and it was EYE OPENING to say the least. Take us on your long run so you can hear our chats around strength training, injury prevention and why not all physical therapists are the same. Be sure to follow Brandon on IG at @dr_brandon_ostrander and see his other links that we reference in the show below. If you are looking for a strength and conditioning program, check out Brandon's Run Strong Program to see if it's right for you. Enjoy the episode!

Race: ⁠The Hydra⁠ - April 20, 2024

Emily Lyons is one of our absolute favorite people and that big, wonderful personality came out when we sat down to record. 😁 Jumping into the Ultra scene in 2016 (the same year as we did), her journey has been fun, inspiring, and pretty downright amazing. So much so that after finishing the Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 Miler and Badwater Salton Sea 81 mile events this year, Emily is looking to be added to the small list of Badwater Ultra Cup finishers when she takes on the self proclaimed "World's Toughest Footrace," the Badwater 135 next week on July 4th.
Tune in to hear about her preparation, how she was able to run three 100 milers in 90 days (including a PR), and why she always has a smile on her face.
Follow Emily on IG at @hungry_vegan_runner so you can keep up with her adventures and don't forget to #JustShowUp !

Race: The Hydra - April 20, 2024

Hayden Hawks is the real deal. With wins and course records at races like UTMB CCC and the JFK 50, it's no wonder that Hayden is a strong contender for the win at the upcoming Western States Endurance Run 100 on June 24th. And it's something he has been dreaming about for a long time.

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Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/

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Pain Academy Routine Mentioned in The Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-xm2RumB-E

Marcus Smith is a renowned ultra athlete and coach who recently helped 2 of his athletes set the UK Backyard Ultra Records for male and female, with showings of 89 hours (370 miles) and 35 hours (145 miles) respectively. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. While training to set a cycling world record in 2018, Marcus had a nearly fatal collision with a truck that resulted in a shattered shoulder, 7 broken ribs, and punctured lung. Rather than embrace a victim mindset, Marcus took control of his recovery, placing gratitude and intention at the forefront of his lifestyle, and continued living life to the fullest as evidenced by his seemingly never-ending string of accomplishments.