She Runs Ultras

I have been trying to get this lady on the podcast f-o-r-e-v-e-r!  Thankfully, she finally agreed and I know you guys are really going to enjoy this conversation.  I've been working with S'te for a year now and she's an amazing human.  She has served in the navy, raised 9 kids (and countless foster kiddos), and survived not one but 2 SCAD heart attacks....oh and did I mention that s...

Listen as I share two separate stories (from my clients) about their race experiences and some unsafe conditions.  My objective isn't to scare you, but rather, to help you be more prepared and to be more empowered to adovcate for yourself if you feel things aren't being handled safely.   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLIC...

In this episode I'm chatting with newly minted ultra runner: Jodi Horon.  Jodi is a member of the She Runs Ultras crew and we've been working together for a few months now.  Although she's been a runner nearly all her life, only recently did Jodi consider doing an ultra...and when she puts her mind to something it's definitely getting done!  Just a head's up: the audio for...

An easy way to boost your confidence about finishing your first 50k is to do back-to-back long runs in your training.  In this episode, I'm sharing a few tried & tested strategies to help you integrate b2b runs in your ultra training plan.   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOL...

It's not uncommon to feel a little frazzled in the weeks leading up to your first 50k, so in this episode I'm giving you my #1 tip to help you show up focused and prepared for your race!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRS...

The temperatures here in the Northeast have been consistently in the 80's & 90's for about a month now, which isn't normal for us.  So, I've really had to "up" my game when it comes to running in the heat.  In this episode I'm sharing 6 simple strategies that will help you stay cool and avoid heat exhaustion (or worse, heat stroke!)  Plus, we're also goi...

Are you burning time and wasting energy with a crappy run stride?  Are you tripping all the time?  Do you come home spent and sore from your runs?  If you answered YES to these, perhaps it's time to take a look at your stride.  That's what we're going to dive into today.  In this episode we're discussing 5 components of your stride and what they should look like in order for yo...

This week I wanted to bring you another My First 50k episode featuring my client, Jodi.  But we had a lot of technical difficulties and ultimately had to push that recording to later in the week.  This got me thinking about how we handle challenges (in life or in training) and how we often use the excuse: "I don't know how" or "I've never done that before" as a way to...

Taking care of your feet is an important part of being a successful ultra runner.  In this episode I'm giving you my best tips for how to proactively take care of your feet to help you avoid the dreaded blister!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELP...

I made a list of the core values that I want to express through this podcast, my coaching business, and in my life.  I wanted to share them here with you in the hopes that it might spark you to do the same if you were feeling lost or uninspired when it comes to your training.  Hope you enjoy!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK H...

If you've ever compared yourself to someone else in a way that left you feeling like a failure, this episode is for you!  Comparison can be done in a way that builds you up rather than always breaking you down.  Today's episode was inspired by conversation I had with a client who was having "one of those days" where nothing was going in her favor.  A comment she made to me abou...

Jordana Edelstein is back!  And in this episode we're talking all things body image, perimenopause, longevity, and quality of life.  If you're entering that "phase of life" then  you're definitely going to enjoy this episode because we talk about specific strategies that you can use when it comes to: what to eat, what to wear, and how to think about your future self!  Enjo...

Feel like your training is all over the place?  You lack direction and you can't get any traction or make any progress?  THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!  In this episode I'm giving you 5 tips that will help you streamline your training so that you will be more consistent and get better results!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK...

In this episode I'm chatting with newly minted ultra runner, Robie Sullivan.  Robie is a member of my private coaching group and the journey to her finishing her recent race is filled with lots of ups & downs.   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HE...

If you're feeling scared, nervous, worried about your upcoming race - do this with me!  In this episode I'm going to take you through a short visualization exercise that you can do to help you manage your mind so that you can show up and race confidently!  Make sure you some place where you can be comfortable and undisturbed for about the next 20 minutes.   Enjoy!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8...

One of the hardest lessons that I've had to learn in ultra training is how to make choices.   Now this might sound silly, but learning how to make choices that help you continually grow and level up is more challenging that you think!  In this episode I'm sharing some thoughts & experiences that will help you assess your own decisions & choices so that you can go to the next leve...

In this episode I'm chatting with my client, Diana Hall, about her upcoming big, scary goal: a 10 day stage race across Iceland!  I thought it would be fun to do a before & after podcast series with her to document the experience.  Listen in as we chat about everything from how she got into running to her thoughts about what it might be like if she doesn't finish this race.   🏃🏻‍♀️...

Susannah suggested that I do an episode on CREWING - so here it is!  In this episode we talk about: what a crew is, when to use them, what they are responsible for, who should be on your crew (and who shouldn't) and 5 tips that will help your crew be as successful as possible!  🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN...

In this episode, I share a quote from Dr. Joe Dispenza that will help you shift how you think about things if you're struggling with your training.  🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM        

I think that we can all agree that the fear we experience at the beginning (or during the early stages of training) is REAL!  After the initial high & excitement of signing up, most runners have some fear about how the hell they're going to accomplish their goal.  In this episode I'm going to share how I deal with the fear.   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥...

In this episode I'm chatting with Dr. Matthew Allen of Elevate Chiropractic in Keene, NH.  We talk about a bunch of stuff including:  the role of chiropractic in run training,  how to choose a practitioner, injury / rehab, and his thoughts on pain.   You can get more information about Dr. Matthew here. Follow him on Instagram here. 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APP...

It would be this: DON'T QUIT.  Quitting will slow you down.  It'll chip away at your confidence and it will have you caught in a never ending cycle.  There's going to be lots of ups and downs on the path towards crossing the finish line of your race.  Some days you'll feel like you're on top of the world, you're firing on all cylinders, and like you're completely...

In this episode I'm chatting with my long time friend, Kat Wood.  She's a yoga teacher, massage therapist, business owner, and ultra runner!  All around badass!  We got to geek out over a bunch of our favorite topics: yoga, breathing, movement, strength training, stretching, injury rehab, massage, running (obviously) and so much more.  No doubt Kat will be back on the podcast again so th...

Listen in as I chat with newly minted ultra runner: Kym Mercier.  She's a total badass and not only does she run ultras, but she also competes in mounted shooting events.  I mean come on - how cool is that!?  Kym is an amazing example of what's possible when you commit to you goals and show up everyday to put in the work.   There are a lot of lessons you can take away from this episode s...

In this episode I'm answering YOUR questions!  Do you get the bulk of your mileage from your back to back long runs? How often do you incorporate walks and how long are they?  Do you have any recommendations for poles I can use during my race?  HELP!  I find food repulsive after 3 hours of running - what can I do?!  If you've got a question you'd like me to answer - shoot me an emai...