Becoming Ultra

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Becoming Ultra

Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport. The runners coaching calls and journey is documented on this podcast and social media. Along the way will be coaching tips, race directors perspective, and the stories of elite and everyday runners on their first Ultra run!

  1. 20 HR. AGO

    Season 16:03 Addie Bracey on hallucinations at UTMB and coaching for Season 16!

    Coach Addie Bracey joins the show again to share her recent adventures which include an epic race that took 30 hours and finishing a retreat center near Leadville!  We talk about runners and why this Mendocino Coast 50k is such a good race for first timers.  Enjoy the show.  Season 16 is now taking applications!

    21 min
  2. My First Ultra: 146 Lucja Takes on the Divide 200

    1 DAY AGO

    My First Ultra: 146 Lucja Takes on the Divide 200

    We catch up with Lucja after her latest adventure, and wow was it a big one!  The Divide 200 is Canada’s only 200-mile ultra marathon. It takes place in the Castle/Crowsnest/Flathead region of the southern Rockies and highlights portions of The Great Divide Trail. Lucja takes us through the race, including a near death experience and, you guessed it, a bear encounter.  Lucja is one of a kind! IG - @runningdutchie

    54 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Season 16:02 Ian Sharman on rebuttals for the most common reasons people won't train for an ultra.

    As Season 16 kicks off we are talking to the coaches of the project about all things ultra running. On this episode Ian Sharman and Scott talk about the most common reasons or excuses people make to not take the first step to training for an ultra.  We hope you enjoy and if you are on the fence about running your first ultra, now is a good time to apply for Season 16.

    26 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Season 15:11 Erin's an ultra runner, now what! Post race interview.

    Erin trained for over 4 months for her first ultra with Coach Lindsay and nailed it on the Grindstone 50k course!  We talk about things she learned on race day and what is next. She also gives one of the best answers ever as to why you should try for your first ultra! Enjoy the show and check out the launch of Season 16.

    25 min

  5. OCT 1

    Season 16 Launch: The Mendocino Coast 50k race director Sid Garza-Hillman

    Scott talks to the race director and founder of the Mendocino Coast 50k, Sid Garza-Hillman about the history of the race, his running journey, and the launch of the newest season of the Becoming Ultra Project, Season 16.   Si didn't run his first ultra until he was 46.  We talk about his life as a musician and actor and why he decided to uproot and more to the northern part of the state.  His race sells out fast and running along rivers, redwoods, and ocean probably has something to do with it all. Sid even wrote a book about running ultra's as a normal person which is amazing!  We hope you enjoy the conversation and share with a friend that a great opportunity to run their first ultra is now taking applications.  Season 16 information The race

    53 min
  6. My First Ultra: 145 Tracy Meyerson

    OCT 1

    My First Ultra: 145 Tracy Meyerson

    We had the most fun talking to Tracy Meyerson. She recently finished her goal of running a marathon/ultra distance in every state. We discuss what it takes to accomplish that goal and how long it took her. Tracy will be sixty-one soon and not slowing down. She tells us how she maintains good health and the importance of nutrition. Tracy is living her best life, having amazing adventures and thriving. We hope you find this conversation as inspiring as we did. Instagram - @seetracyrun website www.goodhabits.guru

    39 min
  7. My First Ultra: 144 Kris & Carly Talk Major Marathons

    SEP 24

    My First Ultra: 144 Kris & Carly Talk Major Marathons

    If you have ever wanted more information about the World Major Marathons, this episode is for you!  If you haven't, well, still listen for a educational lesson :).  We talk all about the six world majors, how you get in, the NEW Boston qualifying times, and our upcoming trip to Japan!

    33 min

  8. SEP 20

    Season 15:10. A pre race quiz and last minute prep for Erin's first 50k!

    The time has come for Erin to go celebrate her training on the Grindstone 50k course!  Her calf woes are over and the training is in the bank.  We started the call with a little quiz about her race and she nails it.  We hope you enjoy the show!

    32 min
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Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport. The runners coaching calls and journey is documented on this podcast and social media. Along the way will be coaching tips, race directors perspective, and the stories of elite and everyday runners on their first Ultra run!

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  • Creator
    Athlete On Fire
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Becoming Ultra

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