She Runs Ultras

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 complet...

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 stronge...

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 waiti...

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...

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 progress What to do when you miss a run How to stop overreacting to one bad workout Why your easy runs should actually be ea...

Most runners think they need more motivation, discipline, or a better training plan. But what if the bigger factor is the environment you're training in? In this episode, Meghan explores how the people around you, the content you consume, and the systems you've built into your life can either support your ultra goals or make them harder than they need to be. In this episode: • How the pe...

A lot of runners (especially first-time 50k runners) feel like they need to run the full race distance before race day just to prove they can do it. In this episode, I’m breaking down why I don’t recommend that approach… but also sharing how I’d coach someone through it if they were absolutely dead set on doing it anyway 🙃 We’re talking about: why timing matters more than you think the difference...

In this episode, I'm sharing some behind-the-scenes coaching with one of my long term clients and the way that she made the decision about whether or not to enter the Cocodona 250 lottery for 2027.  🏃🏻‍♀️ 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...

Caught up in the excitement of the coverage and impulsively signed up for an ultra? 😅 You are definitely not alone. In this episode I’m talking about the very real “OH SH*T” moment that can happen after the adrenaline wears off and the reality of training starts to sink in. We’ll walk through 6 important things to think about before you panic-cancel your race registration — including timelines, t...

In this episode, I’m talking about something a lot of runners believe and that is you only “earn” the right to wear race gear if you finish. After my DNF at the Moab 240 in 2025, I couldn’t bring myself to wear the hoodie I bought at the race. It sat in my closet for months because, in my mind, I hadn’t “earned” it. But over time, my perspective shifted. This episode is about what that hoodie repr...

With races like the Arizona Monster and Cocodona 250 bringing overnight running into focus, this episode tackles a common question: should you train for sleep deprivation? Short answer: no. Sleep deprivation isn’t a trainable skill. It doesn’t improve performance and it comes with real downsides like poor decision-making, slower reaction time, increased injury risk, and reduced recovery. Instead,...

What would your training look like if you didn’t have access to social media, Google, podcasts…or even this one? In this episode, we explore what “old school” training might teach you about consistency, confidence, and actually making progress without all the noise. From learning to trust your body to stepping away from constant comparison, this is a conversation about simplifying your approach so...

What happens to all the gear you don’t use anymore? In this episode, I’m talking with Jes Parker, founder of Take 2 Trail - a platform built to give trail running gear a second life. We talk about the real cost of this sport, the amount of waste most runners don’t think about, and how rehoming gear can make trail running more accessible for everyone. In This Episode, We Cover: How Take 2 Trail got...

Ever get to a point in your training where you have so much on your plate that you're not sure you'll be able to continue?   Yeah, me too.  And that's what we're going to talk about today.  Plus - bonus tips on how to cultivate mental toughness for ultra running and I guarantee you - I'm not gonna say what you *think* I'm gonna say.  🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BU...

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 "to...

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 them...

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....

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 grabbin...

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 runn...

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 changes Weight fluctuations Mood shifts (and yes…rage 😅) Random joint aches Focus + memory issues Nausea, dizzines...

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...

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 potenti...

In this episode I'm chatting with my friend and licensed psychologist, Dr. Alison Roy.  She's been a guest on the show before, way back in 2023 - episode 171.  This time around, I wanted to explore the topic of trauma and why she thinks there are so many people in the sport of ultras that have experienced trauma. During this episode we also touch on being an adaptive athlete & some r...

You guys know that one of my main missions is to get more women into the sport of ultras , so when my friend Meredith reached out to me and said: "What do you think about THIS?"  I said: "I think you should come on the podcast to talk about it!"   And here we are!  Meredith is the Medical Director for The Huron 100 in Michigan and they're offering scholarships for the race...

In this episode I'm chatting with my friend and fellow ultra runner, Caryn Lamphier.  If you remember back in my Moab 240 recap episode, I mention running with a group of people on day / night one...Caryn is one of those people.  I wanted to get her perspective on how the race went after we parted ways...here's what she had to say!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN...