Ultra Ladies Podcast

Today’s podcast is “Ultra Running is  Mental”. We hear people saying that “ultra runners are crazy” but in reality, one does need to be a bit “mental” to run an ultra marathon. Today Ultra Mama Nancy and Coach Sarah discuss how to train beyond the physical. It’s a given that ultra marathon running requires a good amount of “time on your feet” training but physical strength is only one component of ultra running. The longer you are on your feet in a 50-mile, 100-mile or longer ultra marathon, continuing to move forward can become more mental than physical. It’s amazing how the mentally strong runner can push through the “wall”  long after the legs seem to have given up. Today we highlight special tools to train your brain to pull you out of the “pain cave” of ultra marathon running. 

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Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

The title of this week’s podcast is “The Voice of Fear is Healthy to Hear”.  Join Ultra Mama Nancy and Coach Sarah as we discuss the subject of fear… how it can cripple us or propel us forward in life and in ultra running. We will discuss how fear is a protective mechanism that keeps us safe but when fear becomes crippling, it can prevent us from accomplishing great things. In this Pod, we will help you understand how fear holds you back in ultra running and we will give you some great coping skills to help you move forward in the face of fear and turn “I CAN’T” into 

“I CAN”! We will reference two great books in this Pod, “Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers and “Thinking Body, Dancing Mind” by Chungliang Al Huang. 

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:

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Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

Our guest today is ultra runner and domestic abuse survivor Rose O’Niell who was fortunate to have only lost her lower leg and not her life. After years of sustaining repeated physical, mental and sexual assault from her ex-husband, running gave her the confidence and strength to leave. After living a life in fear of the physical and emotional abuse and being very overweight from eating her feelings, deep down she simply knew she deserved more for herself and her children. In her own words “If I can do one thing to reach out and potentially inspire another to love themselves, become active despite personal difficulties, obstacles or physical injuries, or even leave a risky personal situation, I am willing to bare my soul to do so.” From ending the abuse cycle, then later being stalked and attacked, and then enduring years of enormous amounts of physical pain following her accident, Rose is a pillar example of positivity and overcoming adversity for us all “Failing the Way to Success.”  If you’d like to reach out to Rose or follow her journey, she welcome’s messages through her Instagram account @runroserun11

If you’re a domestic abuse victim please don’t hesitate to seek out someone safe that can help you. There are many people willing to help you - people you haven’t even met. Here are some additional resources for domestic abuse victims, their friends and families:

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service.

800-799-7233  

SMS: Text START to 88788

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

International Domestic Violence Resources

Book mentioned on today’s show: Feel the Fear by Susan Jeffers 

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Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

4/16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

6/11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

9/3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

10/ 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

Remember: The information in this show and online is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide specific advice. It is intended for general education in

Join your hosts Sarah and Ultra Mama for a Trailgate Chat about one of the oldest 50k races  and certainly the most “infamous” 50k ultra’s in So Cal. It’s safe to say that Nancy is an expert in all things Bulldog since she has been involved in the race since 1992, and was the former Race Director from 2003 to 2018. Enjoy this episode as we share the history of The Bulldog, the challenges of directing this epic race and some of the “Funny, Not Funny” stories from this iconic trail. 

Interested in running the Bulldog 25k/50k? Check it out HERE and be sure to drop us a message to let us know how your experience went! 

Show Notes:

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:

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Facebook 

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Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

Our Guest today is an ultra runner, race director, historian and expert on All Things Ultra... All Things Ladies. Since 2004 he has finished about 200 ultras, including over 105 100-mile races.  He has run Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim) 15 times. In 2018, he started Ultrarunning History Podcast and Articles where he takes a special interest in highlighting the history of women in ultra running. Join us as we get to know Ultra Ladies’ Man Davy Crockett. 

Listen or read more incredible ultra running history on Davy’s podcast and blog: https://ultrarunninghistory.com/

Historical Book mentioned in today’s show: 

The Pedestriennes: America’s Forgotten Superstars

Show Notes:

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:

Instagram

Facebook 

YouTube

Twitter

Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

Remember: The information in this show and online is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide specific advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. 

Today we are joined by two amazing women who host their own popular podcast about the ins and outs of what it takes to be a mother running ultra marathons. Stef Wenninger and Nikki Parnell are hosts of the “Run Hard, Mom Hard” podcast where they address the challenges mothers face while training and racing ultras, all the while inspiring women who are balancing life with kids and all those miles.  

Show Notes:

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:

Instagram

Facebook 

YouTube

Twitter

Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

Remember: The information in this show and online is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide specific advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. 

Join us for a fun Trailgate with two incredible Ultra Ladies. Christy Freshour shares her experiences as an Ultra Newbie who is just starting out. “Ultra Shannon” Farar-Griefer is royalty in the ultra world; a 7 time Badwater Finisher and the first Female to double the official Badwater 135 race. Pour a cup and listen in as these two ladies share how ultra running has changed their lives.

Show Notes:

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:

Instagram

Facebook 

YouTube

Twitter

Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing. 

When Ultra Lady Danielle Awad decided to bump up from the 50k to her first ever 50-mile race only the day before Avalon 50k/50m, her first thought was “I need to go grocery shopping!”. Listen in to hear how Danielle discusses The Value of Coaching and the impact it has had on her training and confidence building. You just might learn valuable tips you can apply to your own training as she shares her do’s and don’ts. 

Show Notes:

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:

Instagram

Facebook 

YouTube

Twitter

Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.

April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K

June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon

September 3 - Cirque Du Griffith 6/12/24/100M

October 8 - Rocky Peak Ultra 15/30/50k

If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere. 

Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing.