She Runs Ultras

Meghan Gould
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She Runs Ultras is about (yup, you guessed it) running ultras. Lots of other running podcasts out there are full of gear & race reviews and interviews with the experts telling unrelatable stories about their record breaking times and super human feats. Now…don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned some great stuff from those podcasts...But what about those of us that aren’t getting paid to do this?Those of us that are mid to back of the pack runners?And those of us that have never won a damn thing? What was out there for us? Yeah, I couldn’t find it - so I decided to make it! And it just so happens that I’m getting geared up to start training for some races in 2021. So throughout this series, I’ll share what really happens when a typical, non-professional runner takes on the challenge of running an ultra. Got some races planned for this year? Let’s train together.From the emotional & physical ups and downs, to the details of my actual training plan, and the excitement (not to mention nerves) that build as race day gets closer...I promise not to hold anything back. So whether you’re already a member of the ultra community or if you’re just ultra curious...Hit subscribe and let’s do this!

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 321 - "Let's Go Do What We Came Here To Do" with Peggy Ward

    In this episode, I'm chatting with Badwater 135 finisher, Peggy Ward.  Peggy has an impressive ultra resume including multiple 50 & 100 mile races where she has placed overall or in her age group.  One of the most exciting things about Peggy, at least in my opinion, is that she didn't start running ultras until she was 42 years old.  So for any of you that think you're "too old" to run an ultra, think again!!!   🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    1h 23m

  2. MAR 27

    Ep. 320 - The Most Toxic Thing You Can Do In Ultra Training

    If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m too slow… too old… not cut out for this…” — this episode is going to hit close to home.  In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and most toxic) patterns I see in runners: negative self-talk that sabotages your training before you ever get to race day. After reading through recent coaching applications, so many women are holding themselves back not because of their training…but because of the story they’re telling themselves about their abilities.  We’ll talk about: Why “talking shit to yourself” is more harmful than any missed workoutHow self-doubt shows up (and disguises itself) in your trainingThe problem with fake hype, affirmations, and trying to “force confidence”How to shift your mindset in a way that actually feels believableSimple ways to reframe fear, failure, and lack of confidence into something usefulThis episode is part mindset coaching, part reality check and it’s especially for anyone who feels like they’re doing the work physically…but getting in their own way mentally. Because at the end of the day, you can’t expect to overcome a challenge if you’re the one creating it. 😎 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    33 min

  3. MAR 20

    Ep. 319 - 7 Unconventional Steps To Successful Ultra Training

    When you think about “successful” ultra training…your brain probably goes straight to outcomes. Finishing. PRs. Going farther than you ever have before. But here’s the problem…That’s not where success actually lives. In this episode, I’m breaking down why successful ultra training is process-based not outcome-based and why focusing only on the end result is the fastest way to stall your progress. We’ll talk about: Why outcomes (like finishing a race or hitting a time goal) are just moments in time—not the full pictureThe real, unsexy “wins” that actually drive progress (and why you’re probably overlooking them)How focusing only on mileage can back you into a cornerWhat to do when you hit that inevitable “freak out” moment in trainingHow to build a process that actually works for your life, schedule, and starting pointWhy consistency, awareness, and small daily actions matter more than any single workoutIf you’ve been chasing a goal for a while and feel like you’re not getting anywhere… This episode will help you zoom out, reset, and start looking at your training in a way that actually leads to progress. Because at the end of the day: Process over outcome. Every single time. Ready for more structure, support, and coaching? Applications are open for the She Runs Ultras group coaching membership. If you’ve got a fall race on your calendar, your training starts now—not later. Head to sherunsultras.com to apply. 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    33 min

  4. MAR 13

    Ep. 318 - The Fastest Way To Sabotage Your Training

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things…reading the articles, trying the plans, tweaking your training and yet somehow your progress feels stalled? In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common ways runners unknowingly sabotage their training especially in the age of social media and endless online advice. When you’re not sure what to do, it’s easy to start grabbing ideas from everywhere: a training plan here, a workout there, a tip from someone in a Facebook group… Before long you’re trying seven different approaches at once and wondering why nothing seems to be working. In this episode, I’m sharing a message from a coaching client that perfectly illustrates this trap and why constantly changing plans, piling on more training, or chasing quick reassurance can actually derail your progress. We’ll talk about: Why doing more training often makes things worseThe hidden downside of following too many plans at onceWhy most runners abandon a strategy before it ever has time to workHow reflection and patience are the real keys to long-term progressIf you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like your training is a little chaotic lately… this episode will help you take a step back and get refocused. 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    23 min

  5. MAR 6

    Ep. 317 - 🧚 You Don’t Need Permission to Run an Ultra… But Here It Is Anyway!!

    Somewhere along the way, a lot of women start downplaying their running goals. “It’s just a 50K.” “I mean… there are people running way farther than me.” In this episode, I’m stepping in as the 🧚 Permission Fairy 🧚 and officially giving you permission to want what you want when it comes to running your first or farthest ultra. We’ll talk about why so many women hesitate to go after bigger running goals, the subtle ways we minimize our own ambitions, and why giving yourself permission is often the first step toward doing something you didn’t think was possible. Permission granted!   🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    25 min

  6. FEB 27

    Ep. 316 - When Your Body Stops Being Predictable

    In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what it feels like when your body stops responding the way it used to and how perimenopause has shifted my experience as both an athlete and a coach. This is not a deep dive into hormone science. Instead, this is a conversation about: Sleep changesWeight fluctuationsMood shifts (and yes…rage 😅)Random joint achesFocus + memory issuesNausea, dizziness, and fatigueAnd the mental side of feeling like you can’t “control” outcomes the way you used toWe talk about what happens when: Effort doesn’t guarantee resultsThe same training produces different outcomesYou can’t win by simply pushing harderYour old training templates stop workingAnd most importantly: how to adapt. I share what I’m personally changing in my own training right now: Prioritizing sleep above everythingCondensing strength work for better return on investmentAdjusting fueling quantity (especially post-200 miler life)Using mobility work to understand what my body can and can’t currently tolerateLetting go of the need to control everythingIf you’re in this phase or even wondering if you might be, I hope this episode helps normalize what can feel isolating and frustrating. 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    28 min

  7. FEB 20

    Ep. 315 - When Everything Competes for Your Attention...Your Training Pays the Price!

    In this episode, I’m sharing a recent conversation with one of my 1:1 clients who’s training for 100 miles. She listed everything she’s juggling — work, family, aging parents, social media, world events, health concerns — and then said: “I just don’t know how I’m going to do it.” And that’s the point. Sometimes it’s not your fitness. It’s not your plan. It’s not your long run. It’s the mental load. When everything feels urgent and important, your attention gets split. And when your attention is split, your training starts to feel heavier than it should. In this episode, we talk about: Why you don’t need to know “how” yetThe hidden cost of constant inputComparison (Strava, early morning posts, influencer culture)The discipline of opting outHow to “build your bubble” and protect your focusYour attention is finite. If you don’t choose what gets access to it, something else will. 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    33 min

  8. FEB 13

    Ep. 314 - Two Things I'm NOT DOING With My Running This Year

    This year, I’m taking a few things off the table when it comes to my running. First: I’m done calling runs “bad.” Hard? Sure. Uncomfortable? Absolutely. But “bad” doesn’t actually tell us anything useful—and it usually creates more noise than clarity. Second: I’m not overreacting to one data point. One tough run. One off week. One moment of doubt. None of those define your training—or your potential. In this episode, I talk about why these two decisions matter, how they’ve changed the way I approach training, and why perspective—not perfection—is what actually carries you through long seasons and long races. If you’ve ever questioned your fitness because of one run… this one’s for you. 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

    11 min
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She Runs Ultras is about (yup, you guessed it) running ultras. Lots of other running podcasts out there are full of gear & race reviews and interviews with the experts telling unrelatable stories about their record breaking times and super human feats. Now…don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned some great stuff from those podcasts...But what about those of us that aren’t getting paid to do this?Those of us that are mid to back of the pack runners?And those of us that have never won a damn thing? What was out there for us? Yeah, I couldn’t find it - so I decided to make it! And it just so happens that I’m getting geared up to start training for some races in 2021. So throughout this series, I’ll share what really happens when a typical, non-professional runner takes on the challenge of running an ultra. Got some races planned for this year? Let’s train together.From the emotional & physical ups and downs, to the details of my actual training plan, and the excitement (not to mention nerves) that build as race day gets closer...I promise not to hold anything back. So whether you’re already a member of the ultra community or if you’re just ultra curious...Hit subscribe and let’s do this!

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  • Creator
    Meghan Gould
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 She Runs Ultras
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