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. 6d ago

    Ep. 338 - The Banner That *Almost* Started An Argument

    What if one of the biggest things holding you back as a runner isn't your fitness... ...it's your thinking? In this episode, I'm sharing a funny story from my small New Hampshire town that turned into a much bigger coaching lesson about tradition, assumptions, and why "we've always done it that way" might be one of the most limiting phrases in endurance sports. If you've ever found yourself wondering whether there's a better way to train, recover, or prepare for your races, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why tradition isn't always the best guide.How unquestioned beliefs can quietly hold back your progress.The difference between doing something because it's familiar versus because it works.A simple question to ask yourself that can improve every part of your training.If this episode gets you thinking, I'd love to hear from you. Send me a DM on Instagram @sherunsultras or reply to this week's email and tell me: What's one thing in your training you've been doing simply because "that's how you've always done it?" 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  2. Jul 24

    Ep. 337 - 10 Things That Make Me Nervous As A Coach

    After nearly a decade of coaching ultrarunners, I've started to notice certain patterns that immediately make me pay closer attention. They're not guarantees that something will go wrong...but they are red flags that often lead to injury, burnout, missed goals, or unnecessary frustration if they're ignored. In this episode, I'm sharing the 10 things that make me nervous as a coach—from blindly following a training plan and making huge jumps in mileage to being afraid to walk, obsessing over missed runs, and chasing the next magic bullet. If you're training for your first (or farthest) ultra, this episode will help you identify potential blind spots before they become bigger problems. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "just following the plan" isn't always the best strategyThe training mistakes that most often lead to injury or burnoutHow fear quietly influences your training decisionsWhy consistency beats perfection every timeWhen it's time to ask for help before things blow upIf you'd like a second set of experienced eyes on your training, check out Training Plan Triage, my personalized review service designed to help you catch potential issues before they derail your race. 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  3. Jul 17

    Ep. 336 - Go Before You're Ready

    If you are not attempting things before you feel 100% ready, then you're missing out!  This week's episode is based around the idea that you need to: "Go Before You Are Ready" in order to accomplish your ultra goals.  Waiting until you're confident in your ability will result in you waiting indefinitely.  Cue this up for your next workout and really embrace this idea in ONE SMALL WAY today, and then again tomorrow, and the day after that, and so on and so forth.   📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  4. Jul 10

    Ep. 335 - Stop Borrowing Other People's Beliefs & Do This Instead!

    Ever notice how the people around you have plenty of opinions about your ultra running? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple encounter with a bear in my neighborhood that turned into a powerful coaching lesson about fear, beliefs, and why so many runners unknowingly carry around stories that aren't actually their own. In this episode, we cover: Why the same situation can lead to completely different reactions based on our beliefs.How friends, family, social media, and even other runners unknowingly pass their limiting beliefs onto us.The importance of questioning where your thoughts about training, aging, injury, and performance actually came from.How separating facts from borrowed beliefs can completely change your training and your confidence.Remember: Just because someone hands you a belief doesn't mean you have to carry it. 😎 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  5. Jul 3

    Ep. 334 - Become A Better Runner With Strength & Mobility featuring Sian Milne of The Movement Cave

    This week I'm chatting with my friend, Sian Milne, about strength & mobility for runners.  Sian is a former stunt woman for the film industry turned strength & mobility coach, and a runner on top of that!  So she knows a thing or two about bodies and how to keep them strong and resilient.  The biggest takeaway that I hope you get from this episode is this: You cannot become a stronger runner by just running.  There will come a point when you'll hit a barrier, and the only way to break through is with strength & mobility.  Enjoy!   📸 Follow Sian on Instagram  📸 Follow The Movement Cave on Instagram 🎥 Check out The Movement Cave on YouTube 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  6. Jun 26

    Ep. 333 - There's Always Going To Be Something...

    We're officially halfway through the year...so how's your training going? Whether your goal race is just around the corner or still months away, now is the perfect time to pause and check in. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple mindset shift that has completely changed the way I approach ultra training—and it's one I think every runner needs to hear. If you've been waiting for the "perfect" stretch of training with no aches, no schedule conflicts, and no life interruptions...you're going to be waiting forever. Because here's the truth: There's always going to be something. Let's talk about how accepting that reality can help you stay consistent, keep your momentum, and stop letting every setback feel like the end of your training cycle. 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  7. Jun 19

    Ep. 332 - Hypnosis Night Race Recap

    Last weekend, I headed to Arizona to crew and coach a handful of She Runs Ultras athletes at the Hypnosis Night Race - an overnight trail event put on Aravaipa Running. The conditions were brutal: triple-digit temperatures, relentless wind, blowing sand, and miles of technical desert terrain in the dark. In this episode, we're talking about: What it was like to race through the Arizona desert at nightWhy every ultrarunner will eventually face a DNFThe question I asked that completely changed how one athlete viewed her raceWhy finish lines aren't the only measure of successThe hidden value of a DNF—and why it might be one of the most important experiences you can have as an ultrarunnerBecause sometimes the biggest win isn't crossing the finish line. Sometimes it's walking away with lessons, skills, and experience you'll carry into every race that comes after. Links & Resources Hypnosis Night Race: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/insomniac/hypnosis/Want to hear more about DNFs? Listen to Episode 11.Interested in joining us at The Mamba in Tennessee this November? Check out Episode 305 with race director James Boler.Remember: A DNF isn't a disaster. It's a learning experience. 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

  8. Jun 12

    Ep. 331 - The 10 Training Plan Commandments

    In this episode, I'm sharing my 10 Training Plan Commandments.  The rules I've learned after years of coaching athletes and watching the same training mistakes show up over and over again. In this episode, we'll cover: Why adding extra workouts can derail your progressWhat to do when you miss a runHow to stop overreacting to one bad workoutWhy your easy runs should actually be easyThe role recovery plays in making a training plan workHow comparison can pull you away from your own trainingWhy the most effective training habits are usually the least excitingHow to stop negotiating with yourself when it's time to trainWhat happens during the taper and why you shouldn't panicWhy enjoying the process matters if you want to make it to race dayIf you've ever questioned your fitness, worried that you're not doing enough, or felt tempted to rewrite your training plan halfway through a training cycle, this episode is for you. 📈 BOOK A TRAINING PLAN TRIAGE 🏃🏻‍♀️GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

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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
    337
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 She Runs Ultras
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