Everyday Ultra

Welcome to the first episode of our newest type of episode: Product Reviews by Everyday Ultra! We'll be reviewing products on the show to test gear, nutrition, clothing, and overall stuff to see if it would actually be a useful product to use as an ultrarunner. Today, we're reviewing The Long Run coffee blend, by Long Run Coffee, which is a Chicago-based company that makes coffees specific...

To be a better ultraunner, it takes more than simply stacking on more mileage or adding in workouts to your training. In fact, it requires you to be holistically healthy if you want to perform at the highest level. For Stefanie Flippin, that has helped her go from middle-of-the-pack runner to an elite endurance athlete and notching up wins and podium finishes at some of the most competitive ultras...

With so many brands, types, and versions of ultrarunning gear out there, which ones are actually the best for ultrarunners? If you’re like me, you don’t want to keep trying pieces of ultrarunning gear, only to waste money on something that isn’t a great product. So, I’ve been trying out tons of ultrarunning gear in my training and racing over the past 3 years, and shared everything that has worked...

What does it take to run 200 ultramarathons in 200 consecutive days? Candice Burt joins us on the podcast to share those insights, as she recently accomplished that exact feat. And with that accomplishment, she broke the world record (which was only previously 22 days!). Candice is no stranger to the endurance world. She is the founder of Destination Trail, which is the home of the legendary Tripl...

Some of the best ultrarunners in the world line up to race the Western States 100 every single year, and 2023 was no different. This year, not only did I get to watch the race in person, but I also was able to crew last year's M10 runner during the race. And I learned so much when it comes to ultra training and racing, as well as how to have a dialed-in crew strategy. In this episode, I break...

We’re joined by thru-hiking legend, ultra athlete, and endurance coach, Jeff Garmire on this episode for another Monthly Long Run, where we ramble about all things hot in the ultrarunning world. And in this episode, we dive into the big daddy of all US ultra races: Western States 100. In this episode, Jeff and I share our top picks for the race, our predictions and hot takes, and some of our comme...

One of the fan-favorites racing in the 2023 edition of Western States joins us for a second time on the Everyday Ultra Podcast: Keely Henninger! Keely is a professional ultrarunner for Altra and GU Energy who punched her ticket to States via her impressive Black Canyon 100K win earlier this year. She has also finished in the top ten of Western States previously, and is looking for her second finis...

After his last two races at Western States in the top 5, Tyler Green returns to Olympic Valley for the fourth time to lean in on his strengths, improve on his opportunities from the last races, and shoot for the top. Tyler Green is a professional ultrarunner for Nike and is also an ultrarunning coach. This will be his fourth time racing Western States, where he has previously notched up 2nd and 4t...

Heather Jackson has taken the ultra world by storm over the past year, as she’s made her debut in the sport coming from an accomplish triathlon career. Notching up amazing results at Javelina Jundred, a second place finish at Black Canyon, and a win at the Canyons 50K, she is on an incredible start in the trail running world! And now, she’s gearing up to take on Western States 100 for the very fir...

Callie and Scott are both taking on Western States 100 this year. And as a couple, they’ve spent tons of time together training, preparing, and getting ready to toe the line at Olympic Valley this year. Callie Vinson is an ultrarunner and content creator who has completed the Moab 240, multiple 100 mile races, and tons of other ultramarathons. This will be her first time racing Western States this...

Taylor Nowlin is a professional ultrarunner for Adidas Terrax who is returning to Western States this year after placing in the top 10 last year in her debut of the race.  After an impressive debut, Taylor is looking to capitalize on the areas she learned the most from in her race last year, while also leaning into the full enjoyment of the race experience. And in this episode, she shares how her...

Katie Schide is a professional ultrarunner for The North Face and is the current women’s UTMB Champion after securing her win in Chamonix last year. And this year, she is towing the line at Western States for the very first time, as she punched her Golden Ticket to Western States at UTMB. In this episode, Katie shares how she was able to bounce back quick from a foot injury through training, what...

Nicole Bitter is a professional ultrarunner for Altra who punched her ticket to Western States this year by getting a Golden Ticket at Bandera 100K. And that was only a few months after running an impressive race at Javelina Jundred 100 miler, coming in third. Nicole has tons of experience on the Western States course, finishing 6 times prior. And this year, she is looking to really lean into the...

Tom Evans is a professional ultrarunner for Adidas TERREX and Red Bull, and is returning for his second time to Western States 100 after a podium finish in 2019. He is also coming off a string of impressive performances with a podium finish at UTMB in 2022, a second place finish at Black Canyon 100K, and a win at Snowdonia 50K. Tom is known as one of the most disciplined and intentional athletes i...

Arlen Glick is a professional trail runner with Craft Sportswear and is returning to Western States 100 for the second time after a podium finish in his debut the last year. In this episode, Arlen shares a look into his training for his second race here at States, how he is planning to navigate it a bit differently this year, and how his mindset approaching the race has evolved. We also look into...

Mirna Valerio has made a name for herself as one of the most relatable ultrarunners in the sport. As a Lululemon Ambasssador, finisher of multiple ultras, and an author, Mirna shares her journey as an ultrarunner to show others that running is for everyone, not just the pros. Mirna dives into the misconception that running is solely about speed and discusses the transformative power of embracing a...

How do you pick the right running shoes as an ultrarunner? With so many choices out there, it can be tough to know exactly what shoe is the best for you. That’s why I brought my friend, Nathaniel Chan, onto the podcast as he is a shoe specialist at Sole Sports Tempe, and has such a huge in-depth knowledge of shoes and what kind of shoes are best for runners. Not only is he an expert in shoes, but...

Dylan Bowman is one of the most well-known names in the world of Ultrarunning. Not only is he an incredibly accomplished athlete notching up top finishes at Leadville, Hardrock 100, Tarawera, and other competitive races. He is also the founder of Freetrail, which is one of the biggest media companies in all of trail running, consisting of podcasts, communities, race coverage, and so much more. In...

Going from one sport to ultrarunning can be an interesting experience; especially if you have big goals for yourself as an athlete. And for our guest today, he is currently going through that transition, but he is coming from THREE sports as a professional triathlete, and making the dive into the world of trail ultrarunning. Pedro Gomes is a professional triathlete, trail runner, and athlete on th...

If you have big goals in ultrarunning, there are powerful mindset shifts, techniques, and ways to approach your training in ways that will help you to get the outcome you're looking for. And across my running career, I've tried tons of different approaches to taking on running goals and I love sharing them with the community. And in this episode, you'll learn all about that goal settin...

Imagine having to undergo emergency surgery days before your first 100K race. It sounds like something that would be scary to come back from, but our guest today not only had that happen to him, but he also came back stronger than ever as he ended up finishing that same 100K a year later, qualified for Boston twice, and finished three 100 milers. This episode breaks down how he did it. Henry Howar...

Known as one of the best mountain runners in the sport, Dakota Jones is a professional trail runner for NNormal based out of the Salt Lake City area. Over his career, he has notched up incredible results such as a podiums at Hardrock 100, wins at Javelina Jundred, Canyons 50K, and Broken Arrow, and tons of other races. And most recently, he won the famous Transvulcania race, which was his second w...

Go on a “run” and chat with me, Sarah Ostaszewski, and Melissa Ostaszewski for our new monthly series called “The Monthly Long Run”, where we casually chat about our takes in the ultra world, perspectives and tips on ultrarunning, and spicy commentary on what’s going on the running world. In this inaugural episode, we dive into Sarah’s epic win at Cocodona 250 and a look into what helped her be in...

One of the most watched and celebrated athletes coming from this year’s Cocodona 250 was Sally McRae, as she geared up for her first attempt at a 200+ mile race. Thousands of people followed her journey from Black Canyon to Flagstaff, as she battled tons of adversity throughout the race, but pushed through to eventually cross the finish line as the 4th place female in the race. It was truly one of...

Having mental tools in your toolkit during an ultramarathon is crucial to push through the inevitable low points that will pop up throughout your race. And over my years of expierience in racing, I’ve found several tools that have been super helpful for me to get through the challenges that always arise. And in this episode, I share those exact tools with you! This episode was pulled from our mont...