100 episodes

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!

Becoming Ultra Athlete On Fire

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    • 4.8 • 113 Ratings

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!

    My First Ultra: 125 Megan Eckert

    My First Ultra: 125 Megan Eckert

    Megan Eckert is someone who has found her community and embraced them. She didn’t start trail running until she was 30. Recently, at the Snowdrop Ultra she completed 218.87 miles, set a new female course record, and qualified for the US National 24-hour team. Three weeks later she was the last person standing at the Saguara Showdown Backyard Ultra, completing 270 miles. Megan talks about those experiences with gratitude and enthusiasm. We also talk about her influence as a cross country coach and how she wants to show her students the joy of running. Megan discusses what training looks like for her, self-care, and how she uses hobbies like backpacking in her training and recovery. Megan is a great role model for trail running and women. We are big fans of Megan, and you will be too after hearing this one!
    IG - @_megeckert

    • 51 min
    Season 14:42 Mari's biggest week in miles ever, fastest mile.

    Season 14:42 Mari's biggest week in miles ever, fastest mile.

    As Mari continues to train for her first ultra she keeps breaking her own personal records.  In the last couple weeks she has put up the most volume for a week ever and the fastest mile ever.  Pretty impressive in the middle of the big volume.  We talk about the training for the last month and answer some more about race day! Enjoy the show!

    • 19 min
    Season 14:41 The saga of the shin.

    Season 14:41 The saga of the shin.

    As Brittany works through a slight setback her coach, Ian Sharman, makes sure she is getting ready for the start of her first 50k with a thoughtful approach to dealing with niggles and ramping up for big running goals!  We hope you enjoy!

    • 17 min
    Season 14:40 The Sedona VUE race director Erica is back!

    Season 14:40 The Sedona VUE race director Erica is back!

    The owner and founder of our partner race for Season 14 is back on with her social media and community manager to talk about the weekend festivities, local happenings, and race course so you can show up in Arizona ready to roll.  Enjoy the show!

    • 48 min
    My First Ultra: 124 Libby Jones

    My First Ultra: 124 Libby Jones

    Libby Jones is the founder and Race Director for The Active Joe. Since 2008 she has been putting on fun, friendly, affordable races with a focus inclusion.
    Libby Jones is a race director with a passion for bringing all people together. On this podcast we discuss how she creates races that include the underrepresented in running. We also discuss her journey to become a Western States qualifier and what it takes to organize these races. Libby stands by her morals and does everything with heart and a mindfulness that is unmatched.
    IG - @theactivejoe
    linktr.ee/theactivejoe
    IG - @libbyruns

    • 59 min
    My First Ultra: 123 Chad Sullivan

    My First Ultra: 123 Chad Sullivan

    Chad Sullivan is a father, husband, writer, and ultra runner. He is the creator of Hard Prairie, a magazine and website that highlights the trail and ultra running community with human stories of vulnerability and beautiful photography that compliments each story.
    We talked with Chad about his journey to sobriety and the changes it brought to his life. We learn about Chad’s running background and how he found his way to writing for Eat Clean, Run Dirty magazine and eventually starting Hard Prairie, a story telling magazine. Chad discusses how the ultra-running community has supported him and impacted his life. His passion for connecting people through stories is inspiring. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
    IG - ultra.sully
    hardprairie.com 

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
113 Ratings

113 Ratings

marietzel ,

Grateful for this podcast

This podcast sparked my interest in ultra running, and I am forever grateful for the stories and lessons shared here.

Sarah31jayne ,

Happy to find

Excited to listen to this season! And follow Mari’s journey.

tuna fish sandwich ,

Season 13 runner

hey, this podcast and team is really worth the listen. This podcast changed my aspect on the community overall and have met some seriously excellent people.

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