The Running Explained Podcast

s3/e13 Ultra Training on a Limited Schedule with Coach Kelly Vigil (@moremilesmorefun)

04.13.2023 - By Elisabeth ScottPlay

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Ultramarathons are a big commitment… can you still train for one with limited availability? Coach Kelly Vigil (@moremilesmorefun) is here to talk about her experience training for a 50k on top of being a full-time working mom of 3 kids under 5!

-The importance of base-building

-Finding the time; what does that look like?

-Time on feet vs specific distance targets

-Learning to be flexible!

-What worked well & what she’ll change for next time

-And more!

Kelly is a mom to three, runner, & run coach. She has run 26 half marathons, 7 marathons, and 2ultramarathons. When she isn't running, she is running after her kids that are 4 & under, working full-time in fundraising, organizing virtual races for charity, and coaching all levels of runners. Since she started running 10 years ago, she's run through her three pregnancies and postpartum stages, injuries/setbacks, and more. She likes to have fun and loves the running community!

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