Everyday Ultra

Most runners don’t quit because training is hard. They quit because training takes over their life . In this episode, I break down how you can train for big goals — marathons, ultras, Ironman, you name it — without burning out, ruining relationships, or constantly feeling behind . This is the exact framework I use in my own training and with athletes who have full-time jobs, families, and real res...

Ultrarunning has a reputation. Serious. Intense. Grueling. But what if that mindset is actually holding runners back? In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast , Joe sits down with elite mountain athlete, creator, and all-around high-energy force Mikey Mitchell to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs in ultrarunning — about toughness, suffering, fear, performance, and what it really...

Mountain races demand more than just “more vert.” In this coaches roundtable episode , Joe sits down with Everyday Ultra coaches Christie Brinker and Andrew Redden to break down what it really takes to prepare for mountainous ultramarathons — from runnable alpine climbs to soul-crushing descents — whether you live at sea level, the Midwest, or the mountains themselves. Between Leadville 100 , Kodi...

Winter training can feel brutal. Short days. Cold weather. Treadmills. Less motivation. More excuses. And this is exactly why winter is separation season . In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, I break down how to optimize your ultramarathon training during the winter months —physically and mentally—so you don’t just survive winter… you come out of it fitter, tougher, and ahead of the pac...

Mental toughness is more than just pushing harder or suffering more. It’s about learning how to believe in yourself when things get uncomfortable — and knowing how to respond when they do. In this episode, Hillary Allen joins the show to break down what self-belief and mental toughness actually look like for ultrarunners , and why so many athletes struggle to build them in a sustainable way. With...

Knee pain is one of the most common issues runners deal with — and also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Kameron Harder (DPT) of Ridge Athletics to break down why knee injuries happen in runners , how to treat them correctly , and what you can do right now to prevent them from coming back. We specifically dive into the two most common knee issues runners face: Runn...

Lydia Oldham didn’t come from a traditional ultrarunning background. She started running during lockdown — running 1 mile runs, sprinting every 5K, and having no idea she’d one day be creating 300-mile running projects across countries. In this episode, Lydia breaks down how she built herself into someone capable of taking on massive, self-created challenges — including running solo across Portuga...

If you’re training for a big race and unsure how to structure your training block, this episode gives you a repeatable framework you can use for any A-race , at any distance. I’m using my preparation for the Western States 100 as the real-world example — not to list workouts or weekly mileage, but to show you how to think about training so you can build a plan that actually moves the needle. In th...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt “Shapiro the Hero” — one of the most creative minds in endurance sports and one of the toughest, most resilient humans you’ll ever meet. You’ve seen his work everywhere: Black Canyon, Mammoth, Cocodona, Sally McRae, Max Jolliffe… but today, you get to hear the story behind the lens — the journey that turned Matt from a talented photographer into a 200-mile...

In this inspiring solocast, Everyday Ultra Coach Alyssa Clark breaks down her unforgettable experience racing the Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K — a race that pushed her, stretched her, and ultimately unlocked one of the strongest comebacks she’s ever made. Alyssa pulls back the curtain on how she navigated world-class technical terrain, intense heat, international travel, and a race day that demanded...

In this episode, I’m joined by one of the most influential and genuinely kind humans in the ultrarunning world: Andy Glaze . If you’ve ever seen Andy’s emotional Moab 240 finish, watched his weekly 100-mile streak unfold, or followed his journey across the biggest ultras on the planet, you know how much heart, courage, and consistency this man brings to the sport. We dive deep into: • His emotiona...

The holidays are one of the most challenging times of the year for runners — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and logistically. With travel, family dynamics, colder weather, stress, big meals, busy schedules, shifting routines, and social expectations… your training can feel like it’s getting pulled in ten different directions. In this episode, Everyday Ultra Coach and On-sponsored...

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start ultrarunning — or whether you can build elite durability while juggling a full-time job, a family, and life responsibilities — this episode is going to light you up. In this conversation, I sit down with Everyday Ultra coach, ultrarunner, dad, and leader — Kirk Blevins — to unpack his incredible journey from powerlifter… to OCR athlete… to 50...

If you’ve ever struggled with GI issues, hydration confusion, high-carb hype, or figuring out what to eat as an ultrarunner… this episode is going to change everything. In this conversation, I sit down with Board-Certified Sports Dietitian, endurance athlete, and host of the Eat for Endurance podcast — Claire Shorenstein — to break down the nutrition strategies that actually matter for long-distan...

Supplements get talked about everywhere in the endurance world — but very few actually have real scientific backing behind them. In this episode, we break down the six very proven, very researched supplements for ultrarunners. Not based on hype. Not based on trends. Based on data, studies, and actual performance outcomes. We also talk through: • Why supplements are “small rocks” — and which big ro...

Most runners think you need to choose a lane: Be fast on the roads OR strong on the trails. But the truth? You can do both—and thrive—if you structure your year the right way. In this coaches roundtable episode, Joe teams up with Everyday Ultra Coaches Angela Sterf and Andrew Redden —two athletes who have Boston-qualified, hit recent marathon PRs, and run ultras (even 100-milers) in the same year....

Today’s episode is special. Because today’s guest is someone who embodies the true meaning of Everyday Ultra — not just in the miles she runs, but in the life she leads. Britt Westdyke is a mother of five , a full-time leader at work, a wife, an advocate for running moms everywhere, and an athlete who has rewritten what’s possible for herself by showing up on the hardest days — and every day in be...

Zach Bitter is one of the most experienced and dialed-in 100-mile athletes in the sport — and in this episode, he breaks down the training, fueling, pacing, and mindset strategies that have kept him performing at a high level for more than a decade. This isn’t just a recap of big races. It’s a deep dive into the decisions, experiments, and principles that shape Zach’s approach to ultrarunning — an...

If you’re an ultrarunner who wants to get faster, train smarter, avoid burnout, and actually reach your potential, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Alyssa Olenick — exercise physiologist, hybrid athlete, 17-time ultramarathon finisher, and creator of The Lyss Method — joins the show for one of the most insightful, science-backed, and refreshingly honest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcas...

Are you training harder than ever… but not getting the results you want? In this episode, pro ultrarunner and Everyday Ultra coach Alyssa Clark returns to the Everyday Ultra Podcast to share how to stop overtraining and build a sustainable approach to long-term success in ultrarunning. Alyssa — a professional athlete with ON Running , and champion of races like Moab 240 , URay 100 , and UTMB Puert...

Jeff “Legend” Garmire is one of the best endurance athletes in the sport; having a long list of accomplishments such as setting self-supported FKT’s on the JMT, AZT, CT, and a ton of wins and podium finishes at ultras, his insight is always worth listening to. And recently, he just accomplished the FKT for the self-supported crossing of the Appalachian Trail and beat the previous record by 4 hours...

Stomach issues are the top cause for DNF’s in an ultra. And most people get stomach issues because they don’t train their gut to handle the large amount of carbs we have to eat out there. On top of that, with high carb getting all the hype, if you want to try out a high carb strategy, you will have to train your gut to be able to handle more carbs. Because when you do that, you’re able to perform...

Hiking is an underrated skill for ultramarathons; and if you learn how to hike better, you’ll improve your times out there on the course. Especially for uphill races. This episode will teach you how to hike stronger, better, and more efficiently. That way, you can crush those uphills with ease. You’ll learn: When to hike vs. run in an ultramarathon Drills to practice to hike faster and improve you...

We're answering your questions in this episode coming off of the Kodiak 100M! We cover a bunch of topics in here such as: How to get through the low points in an ultramarathon What to do to prevent blisters and take care of your feet How to deal with nausea in a race How to pick a race that aligns with your biggest goals How not to quit in a race, even when you aren't hitting your goals An...

Kilian Korth recently won the Moab 240, which locked in him becoming the new course record holder of the Triple Crown of 200’s (consisting of Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240 in one year). He also won every race in the series in the same year. After a breakthrough year, we sat down for this massive podcast with Kilian to discuss his biggest lessons learned, sharing details on his running journ...