Trail to 100

Melody recaps the Deadhorse 50 and shares the life lessons she learned.

Episode Takeaways:
-Allow yourself to get past your pain threshold
-Fulfillment comes from doing the best you can...not from trophys
-You're the only one who knows if you really gave it all you got or not
-Be honest with where you are at in your training
-You get out of race day what you put into training
-Everything in life affects your training...eating, sleeping, stress management, ect

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Related Episodes:
You Don't Have to Kill Yourself To Be an Ultrarunner > Jacob recaps his experience running the Deadhorse 50mile last year

Prerace Thoughts with Melody > Melody shares her thoughts and feelings before running the Deadhorse 50miler

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Contact Melody on Instagram: @thepinetreerunner
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Links:

Trail Runner Nation Episode that Melody mentions: Do Hard Things part 1

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

Melody shares her thoughts and feelings before going into the Deadhorse 50mile race! She also shares what she has learned about training during HER training!

Episode Takeaways:
-Get a coach!!
-A coach is great for accountability, and can see things more clearly than you can. It's too easy to lie to yourself!
-Focus on running form (increase your cadence, stand up straight, relax your shoulders)
-A treadmill is a great tool to improve your running form
-Add strides to your easy runs (30sec fun fast runs)
-Do speedwork! Trail runners forget how important this is
-Don't obsess over your heart rate zones
-Try running based off of rate of percieved exertion instead of heart rate

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Contact Melody on Instagram: @thepinetreerunner
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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

Aum (pronounced oom...like the meditation), became an ultra runner just a couple of years ago when he finished the Zion 50k! Since then, he has quit his corporate career, became part owner of @runtrimag, mecame a @merrell US trail athlete, participated in his first two stage ultras (including internationally in Peruo), and finished 235 miles at the Moab 240!

In this podcast Aum shares details of how he got to where he is now, he shares his "fat to fit" story and also shares how running has helped him with mental health.

Side note: Aum is also a plant-based runner!

Episode Takeaways:
-Running is great for mental health
-You can find your purpose in ultrarunning
-It's importan to get umcomfortable
-It doesn't matter if you get the buckle or not

Aum's Advice:
-Get as uncomfortable as you can in training
-PLAY THE LONG GAME by taking care of yourself NOW
-Be kinder to yourself
-Show up everyday
-Fall in love with the process
-SMILE
-Be grateful
-Remind yourself that this is something you GET to do
-IT STARTS TODAY (don't wait until tomorrow!)

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Related Episodes:
Pick Goals that Scare the Crap Out of You with Joe Corcione S3E7 > Aum's buddy Joe shares his ultra running story!

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Contact Aum on Instagram: @theaumgandhi
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Links:

RunTriMag: @runtrimag

Richstone Family Center: click here

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

Marc Callister (aka Melody's dad!) used to say "the only time you'll ever see me running is if I'm running to the kitchen!" He never thought he'd run a 5k...let alone an ultra! Listen to Marc's story to here how he went from couch to 50k in only 3years!

Episode Takeaways:
-You can't lose weight by working out alone...You have to incorporate nutrition
-Trails and roads are very different!
-Running more is not always the answer
-STRENTGTH TRAINING IS IMPORTANT
-Running an ultra is 10% physical and 100% mental

Marc's Advice:
-Start slow, no one is watching (and stay slow for as long as you need)
-Dial in your nutrition and hydration
-Bring a variety of food's with you on a run because you'll never know what you'll need/want
-Be consistent and persistent

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Related Episodes:
Ute 100 Recap | S3E12 > Marc's experience of pacing Jacob through the night during his 100 mile race

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Contact Marc on Instagram: @kenporunner
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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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

Couch to 5k app: click link

Tooele Trail Racing Series: click link

Trail Runner Nation Episode on the Central Governor: click link

Makinsie skipped the 100mile distance and went straight for 200miles! Her longest distance prior to signing up for Bigfoot was 50miles. Listen to this episode to hear how Makinsie pushed through severe fatigue and an ankle injury to finish DEAD FREAKING LAST!

Episode Takeaways:
-Training is easier than the race for the 200mile distance!
-A DNF is not the end of the road, keep trying!

Makinsie's Advice:
-Ask a lot of questions
-Learn how to problem solve
-Dial in your nutrition
-Get sleep during a 200mile run!
-If you are considering running an ultra...JUST TRY IT!

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Related Episodes:
Becoming an Ultra Runner w/Mike McKnight | S3E2
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Contact Makinsie on Instagram: @imkinsie
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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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)

Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.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

Jacob tell us his grueling and inspiring story about FINALLY running the Ute 100 (after we signed up for it in almost 3 years ago!)

Jacob's Takeaways:

-You're stronger than you realize
-Don't let set backs prevent you from trying
-Have a good support system
-Don't look at the big picture, take it one step at a time when things feel overwhelming
-Make ultra running a lifestyle
-Spend a lot of time on your feet

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Related Episodes:

Running 100 miles - season 1 episode 15

Ultra-running Nutrition is NOT intuitive with Julie Shobe - season 3 episde 5
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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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)

Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.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

John Shaw entered the ultra-running world after back-to-back car accidents that ALL, coincidentally, happened in the same year. In this episode, he shares the trick for coming back after injury. He also shares what motivates him to keep moving forward and how YOU can keep becoming better every day, despite hardship.

Some Golden Quotes:

-"If you lost today, do better tomorrow"
-"My 'why' became greater than my pain"
-"pay the price today to pay any price tomorrow"
 

John's Advice:

-Don't give up on your dreams
-A bad day does not have to mean a bad month
-STICK TO IT
-Work on the process
-Become the kind of person you want to become

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Related Episodes:

Our first interview with Josh Bryant - Season 2 Episode 3:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ft1baf9N0CWOPb1gy3F0j?si=7552ca5eb58e4e09

Derek Fletcher's interview - Season 3 Episode 4:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G65bWerIPDeF4yCMdBQeg?si=a875d31fc8bc41be

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Links:

John Shaw's Information:
Instagram: @johnshaw7.62
Strava: John Shaw

75 Hard Challenge: 75 Day Hard Challenge: Everything You Need To Know | Crossrope
Iron Cowboy: Watch Iron Cowboy The Story of the 50-50-50 Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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)

Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.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

Dr. John Vigil (aka @thestretchdoc, Doctor or Chiropractic), tells us his story of how he got into ultra-running, how he got burned out, and how he got into ultra-running AGAIN. Dr. John shares how chiropractic care can benefit an ultra runner, he also tells us how bodybuilding, triathlons, and other education/sports helped him become a better ultra runner!

Some Gold Nuggets:

-GET A COACH
-Plug yourself into a running group that will stretch/push you
-Put in the time
-See a chiro/PT/Dr if your pain lasts longer than 2-3 days. If the pain keeps returning, GO SEEK HELP BEFORE IT GETS WORSE
-Dynamic Stretching > Static Stretching
-Separate your running gear when flying, just in case your luggage is lost!
-Don't start anything new two weeks before your event!

Dr. John's Advice:
-Enjoy it
-Try different coaches until you find one you like
-Don't spend too much money on gear
-Focus on your nutrition "garbage in = garbage out"

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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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)

Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.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

Dr. John Vigil's Information:

• Instagram: @thestretchdoc 
• Dr. John Vigil (@thestretchdoc) • Instagram photos and videos
• Website: theStretchDoc

In this episode, we dive into some of our beliefs about training and how they have changed over the past few years. We dive specifically into stretching, the off-season, and recovery!

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Related Episodes:

Mike Mcknight's Episode - Season 3 Episode 2:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/42a8Dojj48dfKuX1YsUhVp?si=4b7a886dca204ec4

The Beginning of Our Journey: Season 1 Episode 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rWpzlyhYfRuk4KlWGWKzz?si=b1319499982b4914

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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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)

Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.com)

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

Sean Vigue Yoga for runners: (314) Sean Vigue Fitness - YouTube

WE ARE BACK. That's right, just the two of us...Hashing out all the things we've learned in our first 3 years of ultrarunning. We also announce our big goals for the year and what we are planning to do to accomplish them!

If you are looking to do an ultra-race for the first time, we'd highly recommend this episode to get you pumped up!
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What are your running goals for the year? Head to our Facebook Group, Trail to 100, to join a community of other beginner ultra-runners like yourself!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN: Trail to 100 | Facebook

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Some episode takeaways:

-Learn to eat and run at the same time! (You're probably not eating enough!)
-Add sprinting/lifting into your program (reach out to Melody on her Instagram page if you want more details on how to do this @pinetreerunning)
-Train intuitively! (START with a program first, and slowly let go of the program training wheels as you feel comfortable)
-Sign up for small races for race experience and to give yourself a break from planning all your long runs!
-GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT! Decide what is most important to you before you make a big goal. Don't let what is most important to you fall by the way side!

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Related Episodes:

Julie Shobe (an ultrarunning nutritionist) shares how to dial in your nutrition | S3E5:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/58HoJg7PPnckIuno4jMlTx?si=bd72022843264e81

Our decision to train for a 100-mile race for the first time | S1E1:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rWpzlyhYfRuk4KlWGWKzz?si=f1054fb139dd4b1f

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Links:

Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @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)

Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.com)

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

Julie Shobe Ultrarunning Nutritionist: Julie Shobe | Dietitian (@ultra.runner.nutrition) • Instagram photos and videos

Tooele Trail Racing Series: Home (tooeletrailracing.com)

Join our Facebook group for a community of beginner ultra-runners like yourself!: Trail to 100 | Facebook