Meghan Gould

She Runs Ultras

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She Runs Ultras is about (yup, you guessed it) running ultras. Lots of other running podcasts out there are full of gear & race reviews and interviews with the experts telling unrelatable stories about their record breaking times and super human feats. Now…don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned some great stuff from those podcasts...But what about those of us that aren’t getting paid to do this? Those of us that are mid to back of the pack runners? And those of us that have never won a damn thing? What was out there for us? Yeah, I couldn’t find it - so I decided to make it! And it just so happens t...

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Meghan Gould

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Ep. 160 - Don't Lower The Goal Just To Feel Better 08.05.2023 11:24

Thinking about changing your running goal so that you don't have to feel scared, worried, nervous, overwhelmed? In this episode, I'll tell you why that's a bad idea! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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...

Ep. 159 - What To Put In Your Drop Bag 🧳 05.05.2023 16:30

In this episode I'll share the items I recommend you put in your drop bag at your next 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 FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM

Ep. 158 - Celebrate The Wins 01.05.2023 17:39

In this episode, I'm sharing what NOT TO DO when it comes to celebrating your training / racing wins. Plus, I'm sharing a bunch of WINS from the Run Your First 50k Facebook group! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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 ULTR...

Ep. 157 - The Solution To Sciatic Pain 28.04.2023 34:25

In this episode I'm sharing the backstory of my sciatic pain and giving you 2 exercises to help eliminate yours! SIGN UP FOR KINSTRETCH FOR RUNNERS 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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

Ep. 156 - Situations You Can't Handle 24.04.2023 6:30

The first year that I did the Ragged 75 stage race, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to complete all 3 days. At the end of day 2, I vividly remember laying on my sleeping bag inside the gym with my legs up the wall, headphones in, thinking: “There's no way that I’m going to make it through the 50k tomorrow.” In this episode, I'm going to share how I managed to navigate that situation a...

Ep. 154 - Don't Let The Negative Thinkers Pull You Down 17.04.2023 9:58

When I first told my family that I was going to run a marathon…many of them expressed concerns but some were downright negative about the whole thing. In this episode, I'll share some tactics for how to deal with the "Negative Nancys" in your life. 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOO...

Ep. 153 - Carbs, Carbs, Carbs with Julie Shobe 14.04.2023 1:16:17

If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to our first conversation (episode 101 of the podcast). In this episode, we answer listener questions about all things ultra running nutrition. Make sure your follow Julie on Instagram @ultra.running.nutrition 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE...

Ep. 152 - You Have To Commit To The Goal Plus... 10.04.2023 6:40

One of the things that I’ve learned over the last few years of training is that it’s not enough to just set a big scary goal. You have to commit to the goal PLUS the journey that it takes to get there, no matter what. 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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 HEL...

Ep. 151 - If Your Habits Could Talk... 07.04.2023 13:32

If your habits could talk, what would they say? Would they say you're on track to hit your goals or would they say you're grasping at straws? That's what we're going to talk about today! Enjoy! And then come join us over on Facebook - see you there! 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE...

Ep. 150 - Don't Look Where You Don't Want To Go 03.04.2023 13:27

In this episode I share a story about learning to mountain bike (on some of the hardest trails ever) and how it reminded me of this phrase.... 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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

Ep. 149 - Listener Question: "Am I wrong for training with such high mileage?" 31.03.2023 15:40

In this episode I'm answering a listener question about how much mileage to do for a 50 miler. 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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

Ep. 148 - It's All About Perspective 27.03.2023 17:33

In this episode I cover some of the stuff that's happened recently in my world and the perspective shift it's given me (that I'm passing along to 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 ...

Ep. 147 - Listener Question: What Running Pack Do You Use? 24.03.2023 21:30

In this episode, I'm answering a listener email about what pack I use, why I chose it, what I love or hate about it. 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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

Ep. 146 - Stop Arguing For Your Limitations 20.03.2023 7:23

In this episode, I'm going to share a quote that cracked my brain open and showed me how much I was arguing to stay small! When you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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, FI...

Ep. 145 - Training Curveballs & How To Deal With Them 17.03.2023 14:55

We recently had a HUGE snowstorm up here in the Northeast US and it threw a wrench in my training....so I thought it would be a good time to talk about how to overcome those curveballs that life throws at us! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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 R...

Ep. 143 - Don't Even Think About a 50k Until You Do This! 10.03.2023 21:45

In this episode I'm going to share 2 things that will set you up for a successful first 50k. Don't even think about skipping these! 🤬 Pull out your calendar and figure out when you'll do your training Set a big scary goal (and just finishing doesn't count!) 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY...

Ep. 142 - One Step Closer or One Step Further Away? 06.03.2023 16:44

Use this strategy to help you build momentum in your training so that you show up ready to rock 'n' roll on race day! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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

Ep. 141 - Starting Over... 03.03.2023 28:54

What happens when you have to start your training all over from scratch? That's what I'm doing right now. Listen in as I talk candidly about: how I got so out of shape what my plan for starting over is where it's going to take me later this year 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK...

Ep. 140 - 🚘 What Kind Of Driver Are You? 27.02.2023 12:03

In this episode, I share a story about my friend in high school (that was a terrible driver 🤣) and ask you some questions that will help you uncover where you're holding yourself back! CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE RUN YOUR FIRST 50K COACHING GROUP 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE T...

Ep. 139 - How To Transition Into Zero Drop Shoes Without Hurting Yourself 24.02.2023 15:06

Nervous about how to make the transition to zero drop shoes? I got you covered. In this episode, I'm giving you 3 Do's and 1 Big Don't for making the transition to zero drop shoes. Give these a try and then report back! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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...

Ep. 138 - When You're About To Quit... 20.02.2023 9:49

If you're thinking about quitting your run training...this one's for you! In this episode I'm sharing a quote that I reposted on Instagram that helps put everything into perspective! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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...

Ep. 137 - Zone 2 Pep Talk 17.02.2023 14:40

Zone 2 got you down? This episode is for 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

Ep. 136 - Don't Pass Up This Opportunity 13.02.2023 9:57

Every run is an opportunity to practice for race day! In this episode, I'll walk you through this idea and give you a valuable question to ask yourself to help you get started. Enjoy! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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 ULTR...

Ep. 135 - How Many Races Per Year Is Too Many? 10.02.2023 9:56

Ashlee sent me this question and it was too good not to share with you! Here are some guidelines to help you determine how many races you should do each year. Plus two important factors to keep in mind that will help you avoid injury and burnout. Enjoy! 🏃🏻‍♀️ GET MY FREE 8-WEEK BASE BUILDING TRAINING PLAN 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP...

Ep. 134 - What's Your Frequency? 06.02.2023 11:37

I've been thinking about the concept of frequency lately and how it impacts ultra training. In today's episode I'm going to talk about why you should be high frequency on all fronts! 🏃🏻‍♀️ 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 FIR...