Trail to 100

Angela's running career started off when she ran her first marathon after conquering anorexia as a teenager. After running her first ultra (which was completely unplanned), she got married and had a kid. After a two year break, Angela hopped right back on the running train and qualified for Boston and won first place in her next two ultra races! Angela teaches us that your training doesn't have to stop after having a kid!

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Angela's advice for a beginner:
-Get an ultrarunning coach! There is very limited information on how to train for one.
-Join an ultrarunning group on Facebook or Instagram
-Practice Nutrition while training. Can be  a make it or break it.
-Follow Ultrarunning Nutritionists on Instagram (links below)
-Don't overtrain!
-Don't fall into the temptation of running when you are sick or injured.
-FAMILY FIRST. You can always work runs around special occasions.
-Eat real food

Angela's advice for a pregnant runner:
-Check out:@trailrunnerbabycatcher

Stroller Running Tips:
-Hold with one hand and pump with other
-Switch every couple minutes
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Angela's Links:
Instagram: @runningmama_98
Sponsored Company: Kurt's Bars - Get a 25% discount using code: "runningmamma"
Run Less Run Faster Book

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Links:

Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support

Private coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner trail&ultra runners (5k-ultra): @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook
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Jacob and Melody share what they have been learning on their running journey recently!  Melody has learned that sometimes it's good to change your goal and it's important that you find joy in the journey. Jacob has learned that doing hard things humbles you and can bring you closer to God.

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Related episodes:
-Trail to 100 Origin Story with Jacob and Melody (Melody and Jacob announce their 2023 running goals)

-Pick Goals That Share The Crap Out of You with Joe Corcione

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Links:

Support Trail to 100 here:
 https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support

Private coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner ultra runners (5k-ultra): @thepinetreerunner

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook
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Steve Epifano was told by his doctor and by his surgeon that he would never run more than a half marathon, due to a tragic diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve (an aortic valve with only two cusps - or flaps- instead of three (which could lead to an aortic aneurysm, and ultimately death). After only a week or two of feeling sorry for himself, Steve decided to focus on what he can do, instead of what he can't do, and continued to run...Last year he did the Cocodona 250. Listen now to hear how Steve overcame his limitations to become the kind of runner - and man - he is today.

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Steve's advice:
-One foot in front of the other
-Trust in the proccess
-Trust in the journey
-Enjoy the journey more than the destination

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Steve's Links:
Robin Ames Foundation: https://www.ramesfoundation.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_cal_runner/
Listen to Steve on The Ultrarunning Guy's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ymekHfiAjpcWAHCeaVjE7?si=7c0581d187e04503

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Links:

Love the show and want a personalized shout out on one of the episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support

Private coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner runners (5k-ultra): @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook
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"You don't know who you are as a person until you've tested yourself." Blake McGee is a country boy from Oklahoma who loves the mountains and loves a challenge. In this episode, he tells the story of his first 100 mile race and what he learned about himself and about life. He also talks about the mental aspects of training and explains that the mental aspects of training is just as important, if not more important, than the physical aspects.

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Episode Takeaways:
-Talk yourself into a positive place
-Don't give your pain a voice
-Talk yourself into a positive place
-Be present
-Find balance

Blakes advice:
-Sign up for the race
-Make a plan
-Don't ignore the mental aspect of getting ready for a race

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Contact Blake on Instagram: @blake_653

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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans for beginner runners (5k-ultra): @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook
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Related Links:
David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge
Coach link: Kylie Aldaz @desert_to_peak_coaching

John Maynard was training for his first marathon when he was in a significant car crash that left him in a coma. He had to learn how to walk again. He couldn't sleep for over a year. He was supervised 24 hours a day. One year after his accident, he came back and finished his first marathon. John became hooked on running after that, and decided to get into ultras when marathons weren't "doing it" for him anymore. Listen to John's story now to get all the details of his accident, recovery, and his first 100mile race!

(Go to the bottom of the page for links and other resources!)

Episode Takeaways:
-Be consistent
-Know your why
-Don't let other people and their training intimidate you
-Don't let the little things become big things
-When you think you can't go anymore...Go a little more
-Every victory is made up of a lot of little choices
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Contact John on Instagram: @Jmaynar
John's Blog: https://runandgetit.com/
John's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/jamaynar
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Links:

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Private coaching/personalized workout plans to become a hardcore runner!: @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook
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Related Links:
How to Run 100 Miles - REI
THE WHY | Running 100 miles

Melody and Jacob share their ultrarunning story and how Trail to 100 came to be. They also share their upcoming goals for 2023 and what they have learned so far on their ultrarunning journey.

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Related Episodes:
Episode one: The Decision to Run 100 Miles
Running 50 Miles (when we tested our 50mile looop)
Running 100 Miles (our first 100mile recap)
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Contact Trail to 100on Instagram: @trailto100
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Links:

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Private run coaching/personalized workout plans: @pinetreerunning
(remember, the best coach is someone who is a couple steps ahead of you!)

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook

Ethan is the one who paced Melody the last half of Deadhorse 50 (if you listened to that episode you'll know who we are talking about!) She learned that he is 17-years-old and that he has finished multiple ultras, including several 100 mile races! Listen to this episode to learn how Ethan got into ultras at such a young age and how he navigates school and teenage-life as a new ultrarunner!

Episode Takeaways:
-Don't go consistently hard. Remember to take breaks!
-"Be consistently good rather than occasionally great" -Nick Bare

Ethan's Advice:
-Don't let big runs scare you
-Prepare well and FULL SEND

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Related Episodes:
Learning Discipline and Mental Toughness from my 50 Mile Race with Melody | S3E17
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Contact Ethan on Instagram: @sophisticated_suffering
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Links:

~~~~~Leave us a review!~~~~~
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Private coaching/personalized workout plans to become a hardcore runner!: @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook

Elizabeth Perez started running when she 58 years old! She amazes us with her uplifting, enthusiastic energy that she takes into all of her races! She reminded us to love and serve our community, and to choose a positive attitude when things get tough!

Episode Takeaways:
-Keep trying, especially after you fail
-Love and serve the ultrarunning community
-Ultrarunning is mostly mental

Elizabeth's Advice:
-Do your research
-Read books
-Watch videos of other ultrarunners
-Listen to your body to avoid injuries and burnout
-Spend time on your feet
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Contact Elizabeth on Facebook: Liz Casa Perez
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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans for trail runners: @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook

Michael Todd is a certified yoga instructor who incorporates breathwork and meditation into his training routine. In this episode, he shares his story of his first 100mile race attempt when he was pulled off the course just 3 miles from the finish line...

He shares what he learned from the experience, and also how ultra running has changed his life and relationships.

Episode Takeaways:
-Having a consistent schedule is good for your physical and mental health
-Ultrarunning teaches you discipline
-Running ultras requires a high level of self-care and self-discipline
-Consider adding yoga, meditation, and/or breathwork to your training routine

Yoga Mike's Advice:
-Try chewable pepto bismol for stomach problems
-Try ginger chews for stomach problems
-Remember that discipline = freedom
-Listen to your body

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Contact Yoga Mike on Instagram: @runyogamikerunon instagram
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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans for trail and ultrarunners: @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook

Hunter signed up for the Ute 100 with a "one and done" intention. He just wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. He had no idea what he got himself into. Listen to this episode to be transported into Hunter's puke filled shoes and hear how he suffered through sickness, injury, and utter fatigue to finish his first 100 mile race DFL (dead freaking last) and to hear how this journey changed him for the better.

Episode Takeaways:
-You will have experiences you typically wouldn't have if you sign up for ultras
-Get comfortable being uncomfortable
-Train like it's race day
-You're a champion no matter where you finish in your race
-Let yourself feel what you feel during an ultra
-Get a good crew/support system
-BE A MAN
-PAY FOR THE RACE

Hunter's Advice:
-Just do it, stop thinking about it
-You don't need all of the answers to sign up for your first ultra
-Listen to podcasts to learn all you can
-Remember...you'll figure it out and you'll be okay

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Related Episodes:
Ute 100 Recap > Jacob's recap of the Ute 100 (his second 100)

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Contact Hunter: @hunter_holt95 on instagram
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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans to become a hardcore runner!: @pinetreerunning

Utah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)

Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)

Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos

Join our beginner trail running community on Facebook: Trail to 100 | Facebook