She Runs Ultras

It's been 7 days since I injured my left ankle.  In this episode I'm going to share some of the behind the scenes stuff including all emotion/mindset work I've been doing to keep myself in a "good place".  This is a two part episode - I recorded the first half in the morning and the second half in the afternoon AFTER my appointment with the orthopedic doctors so you get to...

I seriously can't make this sh*t up.  Here's a quick recap of the last 2 weeks and what the next few weeks (or months) is going to look like.  HINT: it's not what you think!   🏃🏻‍♀️ 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,...

I'm 90 days out from my first race and on Monday, I came down with the flu.   0/10. Definitely don't recommend it.  But it did give me some time to reflect on best practices when it comes to getting sick, recovering, and getting back to training.   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP...

I'm betting you've said this to yourself at least once or twice.  We all have a preconceived notion of what it means to be a "real" runner (or ultra runner).  For some of us it's based on how fast we run, or the number of times we run a week, or how far we run....and the list goes on.   We build these concepts up in our head based on our experiences, things we've seen...

I can't remember where I heard or read this quote (or who to attribute it to) but I think it should be the battle cry for ultra runners in training everywhere!   "You can't be mediocre 364 days a year and expect to perform flawlessly on the big day."  What do you think?  🤔 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HE...

I feel like ultra running has gotten a bad rap for being an expensive sport...and yes - on some level it is expensive...I don't think it necessarily has to be that way.  In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 things you should invest your money on as a new ultra runner in order to get the most bang for your buck.   Here are the YouTube videos I mentioned in the episode: 1️⃣ Garmin watch comp...

Ever wondered what types of run workouts you should be doing?   I've got you covered.   Today we're talking about 4 different workouts you need in order to run farther and faster.  Pull out your notebook - training plan class is in session!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸  F...

Have you ever wondered how to get from the half or full marathon distance to running your first 50k?   Well, in this episode I'm going to give you a 6 week plan that will help you make that transition seamlessly.  🏃🏻‍♀️ 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...

How many steps are you logging a day?  Are you training for your first ultra this year?  Then this episode is for you!  Here's an easy way that you can boost your ultra success just by upping your step count...and I'll tell you why it works!  Click here to watch my "cringe" YouTube video from 2019 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COAC...

In this episode, I'm explaining more in depth about the She Runs Ultras Membership and The Run Your First 50k program .    🎧 Listen as I give you details about what's included and how you can snag a spot on January 1st 2024.   🏃🏻‍♀️ 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 INS...

Merry Christmas 🎄 Y'all!  I thought it might be fun to do a themed episode all about the lessons that ultra running has taught me...et voila!   I hope that you enjoy it and I hope that you're having a wonderful day with friends, or family, or by yourself if that's your jam!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE...

In this episode, you're going to get to listen in on a private 1:1 coaching session I did a few weeks ago.   Hannah (who's a member of the Run Your First 50k Facebook group) requested some help with training for her first 50k in 2024, specifically she wanted to talk about heart rate training...but as you'll hear we uncovered some other really important stuff.   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8...

Jordana Edelstein is a behavior, nutrition, and body image coach that's on a mission to help you learn to trust yourself around food, lose fat, and feel more at home in your body. In this episode, we talk about the what, why, and how of food.  Click here to get the worksheet we discussed in the show. Click here to learn more about nutrition, behavior and body image coaching, join the weekly e...

The way that I've been able to go from 50k to 200 miles is by using THIS CONCEPT.  Give it a listen and let me know if it resonates with you!   🏃🏻‍♀️ 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        

If you've got a looped race planned for this year, you're going to love this episode.  We're talking about how to set up your aid station so that you have everything that you need and nothing that you don't!   Here are 4 categories to think about:  Shelter / Privacy  Food / Water Supplies  Clothing & Equipment for you (the athlete)  Comfort of your crew  I dive into each of...

🏆 Here's to being proud of your running accomplishments!  🏃🏻‍♀️ 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        

In this episode I talk about how I didn't do a single race in 2023 and my thoughts about taking a whole year off.   🏃🏻‍♀️ 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        

In this episode I'm chatting with not one, not two, but THREE newly minted ultra runners: Laurie Hartman, Rachael Sutherland, and Tracy Crow. They live in the Pacific Northwest, have amazing stories to share about how they got into running (and ultras) and how they all ran the same ultra together this past fall. Enjoy!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY G...

One of my fatal flaws is that when I'm considering a race, I tend to evaluate whether other not I can do it based on my fitness right then in that moment.  I think: "Could I do this race right now?" 99% of the time, the answer is NO (obviously!) because I'm usually picking races when it's my off season or when I'm taking a break so while I might be fit, I'm certa...

Fresh off a 1-1 conversation with a member of the She Runs Ultras community, I hit record to share my thoughts about unsolicited advice and mental toughness! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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        

In this episode I'm sharing my daily non negotiables, the things I do everyday that anchor me and set me up to have an amazing day...no matter what day of the year it is! I'd love to hear what YOUR non negotiables are!  Share them in the Run Your First 50k Facebook group or drop me an email and let me know!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP CO...

In this episode I'm chatting with newly minted ultra runner, Miranda Porritt, but there's a twist.   Instead of doing a 50k, Miranda did 100k as her first ultra.  During our conversation we talk about:  why she chose this race  how it went  what drives her to keep going  I know you're gonna love this one!   🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP...

If you've struggled to integrate strength into your training routine, this one's for YOU!  In this episode I'm sharing my thoughts on strength training for runners specifically:  movements vs. exercises  how to make it so simple you can't fail  my top 10 movement picks  I've also created a video that walks you through these movements...you can get it by CLICKING HERE.   🏃...

Listen in as I talk to newly minted ultra runner: Julie Jenkins. Julie has been an athlete nearly all her life, going from road running, to triathlons, and now to ultras but this was a totally new challenge for her.  Julie tell us all about her first ultra experience at the North Country Trail Run in Michigan.     🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHIN...

I was looking back through my podcast episodes, and I can’t find one where I talk about the off-season 🤦🏻‍♀️ maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t see one! This is what we’re working on right now inside the SHE RUNS ULTRAS membership so I’m in off-season mode and can't wait to talk about it here!  I'm also sharing some big news regarding a milestone for the podcast and something that's a l...