Everyday Ultra

Today, we’re chatting with Lotti Brinks who is a runner for Salomon, and who is known for her super quick splits on the trial! Breaking the record at the Javelina Jundred 100K last year, and notching wins at Rocky Raccoon 100K and Bandera 50K in the past, Lotti has been up and coming as one of the most exciting athletes to follow in the sport! We chatted with her right before her next race into th...

When it comes to some of the most fit athletes in the sport, Cole Watson is someone who I consider to be at the top of that list! And today, he’s our guest on the Everyday Ultra Podcast! Cole Watson is professional trail runner for HOKA based in the Sacramento, CA area. He’s also placed on the top of nearly every current US Golden Ticket Race, including Canyons, Javelina Jundred, and Bandera. And...

You may have heard today’s guest as a co-host on the Singletrack Podcast. Or, you may know him from his incredible top 5 finish at Javelina Jundred last year. Or, you know him because he’s a coach and co-owner at Trails and Tarmac. Either way, he is an awesome runner, content creator, and wealth of knowledge when it comes to running: Brett Hornig! Brett Hornig is a runner based out of Ashland, OR...

This year’s Black Canyon 100K is shaping up to be one of the most stacked ultramarathons in a while. So, to build the hype on the race and to have some fun leading up to it, Lindsey McDonald and I share our hot takes, podium picks, and race predictions on this year’s Black Canyon 100K in our first ever “race analysis” episode! We love what Singletrack is doing with their race commentary content, a...

The Black Canyon 100K is one of the most competitive 100Ks in the world, given that it’s a Golden Ticket race and one of the biggest ultras by attendance in the US. That being said, it is also one of the biggest bucket list races for an ultra athlete. Over the past 12 weeks, I’ve been training for the Black Canyon 100K, as I will be racing in the 2023 edition. And in this episode, I extensively co...

This episode features Annie Hughes, Arlen Glick, Sarah Ostaszewski, Melissa Ostaszewski, Shelby Farrell, Austin Horn on our biggest episode yet! And on this episode, they all share their biggest takeaways from their 2022 season, how they are planning to approach their big racing goals in 2023, and their biggest tips for becoming a better endurance athlete every day. Why bring all of these amazing...

What does it take to prepare for one of the most competitive 100k races while also being a father, partner, and running a business? Today we speak with the guy who is making all of those things happen and is one of the nicest athletes in the ultra community: Jacob Puzey! This is Jacob's second time on the show. Jacob Puzey is a professional ultrarunner for Craft based out of Canada, and he is also...

Whether its for 6 hours, 24 hours, or 72 hours (or more), fixed time ultras are unlike any other standard-distance race. With typically super repetitive courses, frequent aid stations, and racing against the clock, they have earned their right as one of the most brutal challenges if you're looking to push yourself to the extreme. And today's guest is someone who has had tons of success (and fun) c...

If you like listening to running podcasts, you’ve probably listened to our guest’s awesome show which has become one of the top podcasts in running! And since his show has been one of my favorites to listen to, it was an honor having him on the show today. Jonathan Levitt is the host of For The Long Run Podcast, which is a show that explores the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong,...

One of the most important things you can do as an ultra runner is focus on your recovery. Not only to increase your performance, but to also make sure that you’re preventing injury so that you can stay in the game. But with all the techniques, articles, and information out there on recovery, what are the things that actually work? And what things aren’t worth doing (hint: stretching is one of the...

Brianna Grigsby is an ultrarunner based out of Tucson, AZ who is on the Aravaipa Racing Team and has had multiple top finishes at some of the most competitive ultramarathons in the country! This includes placing in the top 5 at Black Canyon 100k and Bandera 100K, top 10 at Javelina Jundred, and tons of podium and first place finishes. What’s awesome about Brianna is that although she doesn’t have...

Training for an ultra marathon takes a ton of work. But just because it takes a ton of work doesn’t mean you can’t have fun and can’t enjoy the process along the way. And our guest today lives by that philosophy, as he is an incredibly talented runner who takes the podium often; but still has an absolute blast whenever he’s training for his next race. Today, we’re chatting with Bryce Brooks! Bryce...

When you set big running goals, it not only takes a ton of physical training to accomplish those goals; but it also takes tons of mental training as well. And the most important mental training you can do to help you hit your goals is cultivating a bulletproof sense of self-belief. And that is exactly what today’s guest has mastered over the past year every time he’s toed the line at an ultra. Esp...

If you asked me who I think are the most mentally tough ultramarathon athletes, there is no doubt that I’d be including this episode’s guest in that answer. With a Golden Ticket win at Javelina Jundred, a 4th place finish at UTCT PT55, and countless podiums and victories, Tessa Chesser knows what it takes to dig deep and channel her inner strength in an ultra. Tessa Chesser is a professional ultra...

Training for an ultramarathon takes a ton of time. And chances are good that you already have a ton of things going on in your life that also demand your attention. Between day jobs, family, kids, and side projects, finding time to get in your training can be tough. But even with a busy schedule, there is a way to make time for training for an ultramarathon. It just comes down to a few simple prac...

Our guest today has been taking the trail running world by storm in 2022, as she has been at the top of the podium at nearly every race she’s ran this year! And most recently, she just earned herself a sponsorship with Salomon after winning the McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 miler earlier this month.  Her key to success? Learning how to embrace what she enjoys most about running, being more pres...

Achieving any FKT (fastest known time) is an impressive feat on its own. But what about completing over 100 of them over the span of a career? Not only is that feat impressive, but it also requires an extraordinary amount of mental toughness to make that happen. Today’s guest certainly has that level of mental strength, as he’s completed over 100 FKTs in his lifetime, including the Norman’s 13, Gr...

Creating a race schedule is one of the most fun processes of being an ultrarunner! But sometimes, it can be easy to create a race schedule that doesn't truly align with our biggest interests, goals, or fulfillment in mind. Your race schedule should be fun, exciting, and something that brings you a ton of fulfillment in your running life. And it should align with the goals or intentions that you ha...

When it comes to runners who are achieving big goals and being mentally tough in ultrarunning, the Ostaszewski sisters are two runners that always come to mind. And in this episode, we chat with Sarah and Melissa Ostaszewski to share their insights on how they’re able to do both of those things when it comes to their training and racing. Sarah and Melissa Ostaszewski are runners based out of Flags...

200 mile races are getting all of the rage in the US. But before Cocadona and the Triple Crown of 200s in the US, there is a mammoth of a 200 mile race that exists in the European mountains: the Tour de Geants. The Tour is an epic race consisting of X MILES and X feet of elevation gain. And is known as one of the most brutal, challenging, and dangerous races in the world. And in this episode, we c...

We all want to feel accepted and welcome in the ultrarunning community, no matter what we identify as. And we all can play a part in making that a reality for everyone, especially for the queer community. In this episode, we speak with Altra Athlete Ryan Montgomery, who is a queer ultrarunner and is a huge advocate for queer inclusivity. On top of that, Ryan is also a highly accomplished athlete,...

Nicole Bitter is a professional ultramarathon runner for Altra who has one of the most decorated running resumes in the sport to date. At one point she ran the fastest 100-mile time in North America on Trail, she’s placed top 10 at Western States multiple times, won flagship races like Javelina Jundred and Black Canyon, and the list goes on. So, it’s safe to say that when it comes to performing at...

Preventing injury is one of the most important skills when it comes to ultra running. Because being healthy is a prerequisite for any running-related goal that you want to make progress on. Plus, when you stay uninjured, you’re also able to increase your running performance in the most optimal way. Meaning, you have a much better chance of improving as a runner and hitting all of the goals you set...

Abby Hall is a professional trail runner for adidas TERREX based out of Flagstaff, Arizona. And she is quickly becoming known as one of the best ultra runners in the sport! With impressive results like winning Transvulcania, landing on the podium at CCC twice, a second place finish at Canyons 100k, and so many more, Abby is racking up an impressive career that is inspiring others to chase their ow...

People always ask me what my favorite podcasts are. And there’s always one that comes right to mind: The Singletrack Podcast. Covering all of the best athletes, hottest topics, and gripping race analysis on some of the most marquee events, Singletrack has grown to one of the biggest podcasts in the sport of trail running. And today, we have on the man behind the brand, Finn Melanson. Finn Melanson...