Becoming Ultra
Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport. The runners coaching calls and journey is documented on this podcast and social media. Along the way will be coaching tips, race directors perspective, and the stories of elite and everyday runners on their first Ultra run!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Race Director Ken Krogsrud of the Lost Sierra Endurance Race
In this episode of Becoming Ultra, Scott discusses with Ken Krogsrud, the race director of the Lost Sierra ultra in Downeyville, California. Ken shares his journey into ultra running, the challenges …
Adam Ludwin on the power of breath for performance!
Scott has a conversation with Adam Ludwin who shares his entrepreneurial journey from founding Captify Technologies to discovering the transformative power of breathwork.
He discusses the challenges …
Season 16:30 Denise becomes an ultra runner in Mendocino!
On this episode Denise shares her transformative experience running the Mendocino Coast Ultra. From her initial impressions of the beautiful coastal town to the challenges faced during the race, Den…
Henry Abbott and the new science of injury free sport!
Scott Jones and Henry Abbott explore the importance of outdoor play, the evolution of sports, and the significance of injury prevention in athletics.
They share personal anecdotes about their childho…
Jennifer Conroyd of Fluid Running: Staying fit through injury.
Today Scot interviews Jennifer Conroyd, the founder of Fluid Running, about her journey into the world of aqua jogging and how it can help runners maintain their fitness while recovering from injurie…
Dr. Scott Frey: The Brain's Role in Athletic Performance
On this episode, Dr. Scott Frey discusses his journey from academia to the world of sports science, focusing on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and athlete performance. He emphasizes the …
Season 16:29. Deidra shares her story of becoming and ultra runner!!!
In this episode of Becoming Ultra, Deidra shares her inspiring journey to becoming an ultrarunner, detailing her training, race experience, and the personal growth she achieved along the way. From ov…
Introducing coach Jackson Brill!
Season 16:28 Deidra's final call before taking on her first ultra in California!
Season 16:27 Denise's hip scare and final call before Mendocino coast 50k.
In this episode of Becoming Ultra, Scott Jones, Denise, and Addie discuss the journey of preparing for an ultra marathon, focusing on the challenges of tapering, dealing with injuries, and the import…
Season 16:26 Mendocino Coast 50k RD on all pre-race and race details you need to know!
Season 16:25 Denise runs the LA marathon and shares some takeaways as Addie lays out the final weeks of ultra training!
In this conversation, Denise shares her experiences and insights from her recent marathon as she prepares for her first ultra marathon. The discussion covers her mental and physical state post-marath…
Cassidy Randall on the inspiring story about the first all women's ascent of Denali!
Season 16:24 Carrie's final call before moving on to longer terms goals after her big pivot!
In this episode, Scott Jones, Carrie, and her coach Ian Sharman discuss Carrie's journey as she pivots from training for her first ultra marathon to participating in the Napa Valley Half Marathon. Th…
Season 16:23 Denise's dental drama and upcoming L.A. Marathon!
In this episode of Becoming Ultra, host Scott Jones, along with coach Addie and her client Denise, discuss Denise's journey as she prepares for her first ultra marathon.
They talk about various aspec…
Season 16:22 Deidra deals with allergies, heat, and fueling in the run up to her first ultra!
Deidra's Journey to Ultra Running Continues:
In this episode, Scott talks with Deidra about her training regimen leading up to a crucial race in April.
They discuss the intricacies of dealing with Te…
From Ultra Running to Kilimanjaro: Ultra skills in other adventures!
Summary
In this conversation, Scott Jones and Mari Lowe discuss Mari's journey from training for her first ultra marathon to summiting Kilimanjaro. They explore the mental and physical challenges of …
Season 16:21 Learn to pivot, not quit on your goals!
Adapting Goals and Overcoming Challenges in Ultra Training. Pivoting is not quitting.
In this episode of Becoming Ultra Season 16, host Scott Jones and coaches Ian and Carrie discuss Carrie's decisi…
Season 16:20 Crewing friends and Marathon Musings
Becoming Ultra: Training Tales and Marathon Musings with Denise and Addie.
In this episode of 'Becoming Ultra,' Denise and Addie catch up on Denise's running journey, discussing her increasing milea…
Season 16:19 Keeping long term goals in mind in the midst of training for your big first ultra!
In this episode of 'Becoming Ultra', Scott, Ian, and his coaching client, Carrie, discuss the emotional and physical hurdles faced during Carrie's preparation for her first ultra marathon, the Mendo…