Everyday Ultra

Known as one of the most inspiring runners in the ultra scene, Sally McRae capped off her incredible journey of completing four 200 mile races in one year with a win at the Moab 240.  Not only did she win Moab, she also won the Grand Slam of 200’s and the Triple Crown of 200’s this year, all within her very first year of doing 200+ mile races. But it didn’t come easy; Sally battled obstacle after...

Javelina Jundred is right around the corner! After a big year of winning Gorge Waterfall 50k and completing UTMB, Matt Daniels is here today to discuss everything from his depths and insights going into UTMB, to Golden Ticket chasing at Javelina later this month. Matt is an incredible road and trail athlete, currently a professional Nike Trail runner. What’s even cooler is that Matt also has a blo...

How long should your longest run be when training for your next ultra? When should you do your longest run? And how should you structure your long runs in a way that makes the most progress? If you're asking any of those questions, we have answers, and we're sharing them in this episode! In this episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know about long runs when it comes to u...

In early August, Dominic Fusco and his crew went to a local track to record their mile times. Although being a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with two marathons and an ultra under his belt, Dom collapsed on the track and went into cardiac arrest. Thankfully, he was able to get necessary medical attention and recover.  Today, Dom shares how his cardiac arrest experience helped him g...

You’ve likely heard of the Barkley Marathons; but have you heard of the Barkley Fall Classic? It’s the sister race of the infamous, longer race that everyone knows, but is brutal in its own right. And recently, Kris Rugloski won the race in an epic battle to the finish. And in this episode, she shares the keys to her success and stories from the race! Kris Rugloski is an endurance athelte for Altr...

What makes a great runner? A runner who loves it and enjoys themself out there. Sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up in training and forget the reason why we started this sport. In this episode, I chatted with Hilary Yang about rediscovering joy in running. Tapping into this joy of ultrarunning and embracing the lows led to Hilary’s strong finish at IMTUF 100.  Hilary is an award-winning content...

Getting in your hydration and electrolyte strategy locked in is one of the most important things you can do as an ultrarunner to make sure you’re performing to your full potential in training and on racing. And there’s a very simple strategy that you can use to find out how much water you are losing, how much water you need to take in, and how much sodium you should try to intake in order to hydra...

As endurance athletes, it’s easy for life to get out of hand. Scheduling and prioritizing is a huge challenge with all the parts of life that goes on.  For Mak Regan, balance was key while training for her High Lonesome 100 miler finish and wedding planning. Mak is an ultra runner, obstacle course racer, content creator, PhD student, and chemical engineer so finding balance in it all is crucial in...

When we attempt big endurance challenges, there are always lessons that come from the experience. And learning from those lessons, whether from ourselves or others, can always be a gamechanger in our ultrarunning career. For Shelby Farrell, her most recent attempt on grabbing the FKT on The Long Trail was filled with incredible lessons, takeaways, and memories of grit that will serve her (and you)...

Let’s face it: travel can easily throw a wrench in our ultra training protocol. Whether we are traveling for fun or for work, it can be easy to let our training go to the wayside. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, you CAN get in your ultra training despite a super busy schedule. As someone who travels very frequently for work, I have a process that you can follow to help you stick with...

When you approach any endurance challenge, difficulties are inevitable. But what do you do when tons of unexpected difficulties and problems keep popping up in the pursuit of your goal?  Keeping your head at even-keel is crucial to your success in endurance sports and in life, especially when things hit the fan. And our guest today shares how he was able to overcome obstacle after obstacle in his...

Here’s a deep look into my training over the past few months for Javelina Jundred! And I’m joined by legendary ultrarunner (and my coach) Zach Bitter on this episode, as we recorded our most recent coaching call together to give you a deep look on how I work with my coach in prep for my goal race. In this episode, I share the details of why I was so focused on speedwork over the past few months, m...

Looking for a motivating listen to help inspire confidence in your racing? This is the episode for you!  JP Giblin returns to the Everyday Ultra Podcast after winning the historic Leadville 100 to share his keys to success, how he turned around his race at his lowest points, and tools he uses to build unbreakable self-confidence in himself whenever he toes the line. JP is a professional runner for...

What does it take to consistently nail 200 mile races? With so many variables in play over the course of that distance, it pays off to have a solid strategy to help you cross the finish line and do your best at these races. And our guest today is someone who not only has their 200-mile strategy down, but she also has utilized it to recently win the Bigfoot 200 and set the course record there on he...

When it comes to dialing in your process in training and racing ultramarathons, Ryan Miller is one of the best of the best to listen to! Ryan Miller is an elite ultrarunner and coach who has won the Bandera 100K, ran a 2:14 marathon, a 1:02 half marathon, and most recently won the Kauai 50 in a blistering 6:02! In this episode, Ryan shares how he dialed in his nutrition and hydration strategy to h...

If you want to learn ultrarunning training strategies from one of the most accomplished ultrarunners of our time, then this is the episode for you! Today, we're chatting with Zach Bitter who is a professional ultrarunner for Altra and has held world records such as the fastest 100 mile time and most miles ran in 12 hours. He is also a four-time National Champion, and has won legendary ultras s...

When we hear the word “sustainability”, we immediately think that word just has to do with taking care of the planet. But as a runner, it means so much more than that. It also means taking care of you and your community, all while supporting the planet that supports us in our running goals. And in this episode, we’re joined by elite athletes Tina Muir and Zoë Rom who share practical advice on how...

Anna Kacius is an endurance athlete based out of San Francisco who has an impressive resume, including qualifying for the Olympic Trials, 4th place at Black Canyon 100K in 2023, competing on team USA for the 100K team, and 6th at the JFK 50 miler. And most recently, she won the inaugural Kauai 50 mile race in a blistering time of 7:07! In this episode, Anna shares all about her incredible performa...

Last week, I raced in the inaugural Kauai 50 Race and finished as 9th place male with a time of 8:18! It was an incredible race where I battled a ton of obstacles, but I learned a lot along the way and was super happy with how the day went! In this episode, I break down my training for the race, why I picked this race in particular, a look into my strategy for the race, the recap of the events, al...

Pierce Showe is an ultraendurance athlete who has completed four 100 mile races, an ultraman triathlon, Ironman races, and most recently, the Tahoe 200 ultramarathon. He is also heading into his second 200-miler only a few weeks after, as he is lining up to chase the Triple Crown of 200s. But even though Pierce has accomplished a ton of ultras at a young age, he actually had no background in endur...

One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to learn from someone who has “been there, done that”. And for Jamie King, she’s “been there, done that” with several 100-mile finishes, most recently completing the Cascade Crest 100! Plus, she’s also finished races such as the Born to Run 100 Miler, Bighorn 100 miler, and Rio Del Lago 100 miler, to name a few. And in this episode, she shares t...

When it comes to inspiring ultrarunners, Dreama Walton is someone who comes to mind for me. Dreama is a mother, has a full-time job, and an ultrarunner who finds the time to train and pursue her passions despite a very busy schedule.  And she joins us on this episode to chat about how it IS possible to continue to do what you love while also showing up for your kids. She also recently finished in...

What is it like to run every single day for over 6-years? Hellah Sidibe can tell you all about that, as his current running streak is up to that level (and still going strong)! But within that running streak, he also has completed the Western States 100, Leadville 100, and ran across America - all without any days off in between! Hellah Sidibe is a runner for Hoka and a content creator who has ama...

For world-record holder, Don Recihelt, he says the only thing elite about him is his mindset. Meaning, his ability to push through difficulty, mental lows, and pain far outweighs any other factor to success. And when it comes to success in ultrarunning, Don has tons of it. He is a 3x world record holder for manual treadmill records, including the furthest distance ran in 12 hours, fastest 100 mile...

Running isn’t just about getting in the miles. It’s about finding your passion. It’s about leaning into who you are and being a better person. And for Thomas McGinn, that not only meant challenging himself by becoming a better runner. But it also meant going all in on serving people in the running community and fueling his passion. Tom McGinn is an entrepreneurial runner as the founder of Long Run...