Everyday Ultra

Want to set a new PR in your next ultra? Whether you're chasing a faster finish, tackling a new distance, or returning to a race with unfinished business, this episode breaks down the key ingredients that separate breakthrough performances from missed opportunities. Today we are joined by Everyday Ultra coaches Angela and Laura to share the lessons they've learned from their own racing and...

What does it actually mean to leave it all out there in an ultramarathon? And how do you do it without going all-in too early and completely blowing up your race? In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, I break down how to truly empty the tank on race day — not just by “trying harder,” but by making smarter decisions, pushing at the right moments, and learning how to override the voice in y...

What separates ultrarunners who simply survive race day from those who cross the finish line feeling strong, confident, and ready for the next challenge? In this milestone 400th episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, we review the knowledge obtained from years of experience. From coaching hundreds of athletes, interviewing the best ultrarunners in the world, and racing countless ultras. Instead of...

I had the best mountain 100 mile race of my life on one of the best days of my life, racing the coveted Western States 100 miler. And in this episode, I share all of the lessons, tips, strategies, and details from the day, so that you can takeaway key learnings to improve your own training and racing. Enjoy, and Endure Better. SHOW LINKS: Check out the full list of gear I used at Western States 10...

Tomorrow, we race the Western States 100 miler, and here are all of my raw thoughts, emotions, and perspectives going into the race. See you in Auburn. SHOW LINKS: Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Hard Route Pays Well: Lessons in Resilience and Ultra Running What can ultra running teach you about overcoming adversity, building confidence, and becoming the person you're capable of being? In this inspiring episode, Joe and Kilian sit down with ultra runner Austin Montero, whose life story is a powerful example of refusing to let circumstances define your future. Born with significant chal...

What does it really take to keep improving as an ultra runner for decades—not just years? In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Coach Laura Saponar shares the lessons she's learned from nearly 20 ultramarathons, including her recent breakthrough performance at the Sedona 125. At 59 years old, Laura continues to set new personal bests, proving that growth in ultrarunning has far less t...

How a Smarter Approach to Training Can Unlock Your Best 100-Mile Race Yet What separates an ultra runner who simply finishes from one who continues to improve race after race? In this episode, ultra runner Melanie Hoy shares how stepping outside her comfort zone transformed her training and racing. After feeling like she left too much on the table in previous 100-mile races, she decided to challen...

Could Better Movement Be the Missing Piece in Your Ultra Training? Most ultra runners focus on mileage, workouts, and nutrition—but what if becoming a stronger runner starts with improving the way you move? In this episode, Joe sits down with mobility coach and sub-24-hour 100-mile finisher John Lindsay to explore how mobility, strength, and movement quality can help you run more efficiently, reco...

What If Becoming a Better Ultra Runner Starts With Raising Your Standards? What separates runners who consistently improve from those who stay stuck? It isn't just talent, fitness, or the perfect training plan—it's the standards they choose to live by every single day. We'll explore why striving for excellence can transform not only your ultrarunning but every area of your life. Instea...

Trying to balance work, family, travel, and ultra training? This episode proves you don't need a perfect schedule to chase extraordinary goals. Sarah Normand is a full-time professional, wife, mom, and 200-mile ultrarunner who has built success through consistency, adaptability, and a willingness to keep showing up. From transitioning out of road running to tackling some of the toughest endura...

What does it take to keep moving when everything tells you to quit? In this episode, the Lambros brothers share how they went from everyday athletes to running across Australia and the UK while raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research, overcoming injuries, brutal conditions, and setbacks that would end most attempts. This conversation is packed with lessons that every ultra run...

What does it take to go from barely running beyond 15 miles to finishing one of the toughest 250-mile ultramarathons in the world? Dr. Jeff Hammond shares a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to chase a massive goal and embrace the unknown. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, mindset shifts, and stories that will inspire you to think bigger while staying grounded in sm...

Peak training is where ultramarathon dreams are either reinforced—or quietly sabotaged. Most runners think peak weeks are simply about logging the biggest mileage of their training cycle. But the athletes who arrive at race day strong understand that these weeks are about much more than volume. Learning how to handle fatigue, testing race-day decisions before they matter, and balancing the fine li...

What does it really take to keep improving as an ultra runner year after year—and what if your best performances are still ahead of you? Everyday Ultra athlete Corey Walker shares his remarkable journey from starting running at age 51 to running a sub-24-hour hundred miler just a few years later. Corey’s story is a powerful reminder that progress comes from mastering the fundamentals, staying pati...

At just 23 years old, Lila Gaudrault has already built an ultra running resume that most athletes spend decades chasing. In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Lila shares her unconventional path into ultrarunning, why she skipped the traditional collegiate running route, and what she learned from taking on her first 250-mile race at Cocodona. From discovering trail running as a teenager t...

Glute pain, sciatica, hamstring issues, and hip impingements can be some of the most confusing — and frustrating — injuries runners deal with. Because when pain shows up in the glute, hip, hamstring, or low back, the actual cause isn’t always where you feel it. In this episode, I’m joined again by physical therapist and strength coach Kameron Harder to continue our injury prevention and rehab seri...

Most ultrarunners train hard, but they don’t always train with the right structure. In this episode, I break down how to organize your ultramarathon training so you can build fitness, avoid burnout, and show up to race day actually prepared. We’ll cover how to balance easy runs, speed work, long runs, hills, recovery, and race-specific training so every part of your plan has a purpose. Whether you...

Speed work can be one of the biggest game-changers in ultramarathon training — but only if you know how to use it the right way. In this episode, I break down the three key types of speed work that every ultrarunner should understand: VO2 max workouts, lactate threshold workouts, and steady state workouts. You’ll learn what each workout actually does, how they’re different from each other, when to...

Training camps can be one of the most valuable tools in ultramarathon training — especially when you know how to use them the right way. In this episode, I recap my 3-day, 71-mile Western States 100 training camp and break down the biggest lessons I learned from running the course less than a month out from race day. I cover why training camps are so useful, how to structure one for your own race,...

What happens when ultra runners bring an ultra mindset to one of the most iconic marathons in the world? In this episode we discuss taking on the “Double Boston” — running from the finish line to the start line of the Boston Marathon before turning around and running the official marathon itself. You’ll hear how different athletes approached the same challenge in completely different ways: chasing...

What does it really mean to be an ultra runner when you still have a full-time job, a family, responsibilities, and a life outside the trails? In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast with Brian Peterson you will learn from one of the most honest and relatable conversations about what it means to chase big goals as part of the “95%” of runners balancing training with real life. From battling...

What does it take to go back to one of the hardest 200+ mile races in the world and run it 10 hours faster ? In this episode, Randi Zuckerberg returns to the Everyday Ultra Podcast after finishing Cocodona 250 for the second time, and this time, she didn’t just finish—she leveled up in every way. After dealing with injury, rebuilding her body through strength training and swimming, setting an FKT...

Training for an ultramarathon isn’t just about logging miles — it’s about figuring out how to fit those miles into a real life that includes work, relationships, responsibilities, stress, and everything else that comes with being a human. In this Q&A episode, I’m answering listener questions on some of the biggest challenges everyday ultrarunners face: how to balance training with a busy sched...

Cocodona 250 delivered some of the most inspiring performances in ultrarunning — and inside those performances are lessons every ultrarunner can use, whether you’re chasing a podium, a PR, or simply trying to reach the finish line. In this episode, I break down the biggest takeaways from this year’s Cocodona 250, including what Rachel Entrekin’s historic overall win and Kilian Korth’s men’s course...