July 18, 2024

Ultra Running for newcomers and a run clubs rant

1 hour 8 minutes

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by special guest Justin Andreas. They discuss their recent activities, including trail running, long runs, and running in the rain. They also answer a listener question about packing a toothbrush for long runs. Coach Nick shares his grievance about run clubs being labeled as dating clubs, expressing concerns about objectification and creating an uncomfortable environment. Nick, Amanda and Justin discuss various topics related to ultra running, including training, power hiking, and the importance of finding someone with similar interests in a run group. They talk about how the trail running community is known for its inclusivity and camaraderie, with runners often forming deep connections during races. They end the episode talking about how supportive the community is firsthand.

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(00:00) Blooper and Guest Intro

(13:56) Listener Love: Brushing Teeth During Long Runs

(18:32) Grieving About Run Clubs Turning into Dating Clubs

(23:41) The Appeal of Ultra Running

(26:31) Understanding Ultra Races

(32:22) Fueling and Pacing in Ultra Running

(40:20) Conquering Climbs in Trail and Ultra Races

(50:32) The Supportive and Inclusive Trail Running Community

(54:42) The Joy of Being in Nature and Experiencing the Trails

(01:00:39) Interview Questions with Justin

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Justin Andreas, is a proud trail and ultra runner who has completed many races all over the country to include four 100 milers. His love for the outdoors and running started at a very young age, but once he discovered trail running in 2018 there was no looking back. There is something special with being in nature, cruising on the trails, and crushing some vert! After completing multiple races he decide he wanted to help other adventurers crush their goals as well. In 2022 he became a UESCA trail and ultra running coach. He has helped many athletes discover their true potential and crush races from 5K to 100 miles.

Beyond his coaching and hobby life, Justin is an active duty Air Force Firefighter, husband of 16 years, dog dad, and certified nerd. He is currently stationed in Alaska and resides in the North Pole.

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