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Insta https://www.instagram.com/bradfinn_ny/FREE Ultramarathon Chat! https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJSAVE MONEY on Mount To Coast Shoes. Use Code "BRADF" at CheckoutThis episode of 50k Ready brings us to Lakeland FL for the Long Haul 100 Mile Ultra Marathon where I had a goal to break 24 hours for the first time in my 100 mile career. To do so I used the Calloway Walk/Run Method. This episo...

Insta https://www.instagram.com/bradfinn_ny/FREE Ultramarathon Chat! https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJIf you buy a pair of Mount To Coast Shoes us code "BRADF" at checkout to get 10% off! In this episode, Brad returns after a short hiatus to break down the "highs and lows" of his recent training block. After a tough DNF at UTMB and a redeeming finish at the Tesla Hertz 100-miler, Brad shares the major...

Insta https://www.instagram.com/bradtrains/FREE Ultramarathon Chat! https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJ Video of this episode can be found on my YouTube Channel. In this episode we are going to be talking ultramarathons and the completion of my 100 miler last weekend. This is the 4th time I have toed the line over the past two years and with the exception of UTMB, I'm happy to report that we are bac...

This week on 50k Ready have Ultrarunner & Amazing Human Jake Jackson! Jake is a husband and father based out of California and is rarely seen without a smile on his face. Running now for well over a decade, Jake has crush races from the track to the high mountains, all while working 60 hours a week at his W2. He owns the FKT on the Joshua Tree Traverse and found himself on the podiums of ultra...

This week I want to talk about what I learned winning my first ultramarathon and what I think it will do for me moving forward. I made a lot of changes going into this race. Some of them were good. Some not so good. Even though all the decisions werent perfect, Im still taking everything I learned into the fall!

In this episode I will break down my entire experience at UTMB. I will start with why I DNFed and the things I wish have done differently. Ill talk about the race itself include the course, aid stations and the crazy start. I will talk about what I wish I would have known going into the race and what I really learned. There were a ton of mind F's in this race that I also want to talk about in this...

It is time for UTMB. My third 100 miler in last last 18 months. Well, this one is looking more like is is going to be about 109. In this episode I want to talk about some of the questions I have been getting about my UTMB Training as well as some of the questions I had when I was looking into training for this race. I will talk about my last 3 weeks of training, my nutrition plans for the race, ex...

FREE Private Discord Chat https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJ Please a review and comment! This week Tara and I talk about her race in Northern Colorado this past weekend. She raced the Never Summer 60k which is arguably the toughest 60k in the country. At just under 40 miles and 9,000 ft of gain, the real challenge came with the altitude. This race is almost entirely over 10,000 ft of elevation and sum...

FREE Private Discord Chat https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJ Please a review and comment! In this episode, Brad shares his transformative experience at the Big Horn 100 ultra marathon, reflecting on personal growth, the challenges of training, and the emotional journey of pacing a friend. He discusses the beauty of nature, the importance of perspective, and the lessons learned from both triumphs and st...

Jump in the FREE Discord to leave episode reactions and ask questions for future episode. https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJ Please take a second to leave a review where ever you are listening. In this episode Tara and Brad sit down and discuss training and racing over the last few weeks and what is coming up this summer for both of us. Tara just completed the Breakneck marathon which is regarded as on...

In this conversation, Brad and Christian Barratt discuss their experiences in endurance racing, particularly focusing on the Rim to Rim to Rim and Cocodona races. They explore the challenges faced during these events, the importance of community and support, and the mental and physical aspects of ultra running. Christian shares his journey of adopting a child with Down Syndrome and how it has infl...

In this conversation, ultra runner Jordan Buck shares his journey from being an Army veteran to becoming a prominent figure in the ultra running community. He discusses his military background and how he discovered his passion for running. The conversation delves into his experiences at various races, including the Shore to Shore 100K and his first 100-mile race, where he achieved an impressive ti...

Free Discord Community! https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJ In this episode, Brad discusses his mindset and preparations for an upcoming 50K race, reflecting on his journey into ultra marathons, the pressures of expectations, and the importance of community support. He shares insights on training, race strategy, nutrition, and gear choices, emphasizing the need for balance and enjoyment in the running e...

Please Leave A Rating Or Review! Free Discord Community! https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJ In this conversation, Brad discusses the importance of building running volume safely, emphasizing the need for consistency and a shift from traditional mileage tracking to time-based training. He critiques the 10% rule for increasing mileage, especially at higher volumes, and advocates for a more holistic appro...

In this engaging conversation, Brad sits down with Emily Keeney, an accomplished ultra runner, about her journey in the world of ultra running, her experiences at Spike Camp, and her impressive goal of climbing over 2 million feet in a year. Emily shares insights on setting goals, the balance between training and life, and the mental strength required in ultra running. The discussion also delves i...

Join The Free Discord Community: https://discord.gg/4QMxjFyQGJIn this engaging conversation, ultra runner Liz Myers shares her journey from novice to competitor in the world of ultra marathons. She discusses her training strategies for the 200-mile challenge, the importance of crew support, and the physical and mental challenges faced during long-distance races. Liz reflects on her experiences, in...

Steven Kornhaus is an American trail and ultra runner, YouTuber, and podcast host. He discovered trail and ultra running through YouTube and was inspired by Billy Yang's "The Why". After trying trail running, he fell in love with the sport and started his own YouTube channel, UltraTrailSteven, to share his passion. ​In addition to his YouTube channel, Steven hosts "The Adventure Jogger" podcast, w...

The 2025 race season has officially begun. This was a great local race to see exactly were my fitness was at coming out of winter. Tara and I both have some big A races coming up in 2025. I wanted to have Tara sit down with me to highlight our MUCH DIFFERENT approaches to racing, training, nutrition and the sport of Ultramarathon. This episode is great for couples that are trying to manage racing...

Running has taught me a ton of things about myself. I knew this would happen, but what I didnt see coming was how it would give me perspective to my entire life. Here is something that I have figure out recently which I think should propel me forward in my running journey!

Support The Podcast & Join The Discord Community. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/50kready PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW/RATING. Thank You I can't believe I am saying this, but I got into UTMB! The Super Bowl of trail running. I earned my 8 stones by finishing the Canyons Endurance Run last April and my name was chosen in the lotto. In this episode I want to start to break down exactly what the Road to U...

Support The Podcast & Join The Discord Community. https://www.patreon.com/50kready This episode will recap the SRC Backyard Ultra going down on Long Island NY. In a backyard ultra competitors much complete a 4.17 mile loop on the hour every hour! Faster you go, the more rest you have until the top of the next hour. This continues until everyone quits and only one runner remains. The runners di...

So much to talk about this week as we start to come to the end of 2024. I have learned so much and I want to share some things with you that have been coming into perspective over the last few weeks. We got a backyard ultra coming on December 14th. Let's talk about how that's going to shake out. Lastly let's start looking ahead to our next big ultra marathon.

Today I want to talk through a little bit of what has been going on with me mentally over the past month or so. Many have called it "post race blues" which man people feel after so many months leading into a big event and are left feeling a little lost. Many have told me that I am going through post race blues coming off the Javelina Jundred but I think it is more detailed than that. Let me know w...

This podcast will break down the 2024 Javelina Jundred 100! During this podcast I will start by answering a lot of questions that I had going into the race that I wish I could have had answered. Next I talk about the power of experience in this sport and how it saved me time after time throughout the day. I then go through each loop and how the day unfolded all the way up to the finish line. We fi...

This week we are talking about the final weeks leading in the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile trail race in Arizona. In this episode I break down how I have been preparing for the heat, primarily using the sauna. I will also talk about how I am tapering for this race, my kit, nutrition, and race strategy. I hope you enjoy.