She Runs Ultras
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 that I’m getting geared up to start training for some races in 2021. So throughout this series, I’ll share what really happens when a typical, non-professional runner takes on the challenge of running an ultra. Got some races planned for this year? Let’s train together.From the emotional & physical ups and downs, to the details of my actual training plan, and the excitement (not to mention nerves) that build as race day gets closer...I promise not to hold anything back. So whether you’re already a member of the ultra community or if you’re just ultra curious...Hit subscribe and let’s do this!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 288
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep 189 - My First 100k with Miranda Porritt
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…
Ep. 188 - Top 10 Strength 💪🏼 Movements For Runners
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. exercise…
Ep. 187 - My First 50k with Julie Jenkins
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 ch…
Ep. 186 - 3 Off-Season Mistakes To Avoid
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 SH…
Ep. 185 - My First 50k with Larissa Trongard
This episode features my conversation with newly minted ultra runner, Larissa Trongard.
Larissa didn't start out as a runner and she was able to complete a 50k despite two separate knee injuries.
L…
Ep. 184 - "Anyone else lost without a training plan?"
Allison from the Run Your First 50k Facebook group posted this a couple weeks ago:
"Anyone else feeling lost without a training plan?
As some of you might remember, I ran my first 50K at the end of Ap…
Ep. 183 - 7 Factors That Influence Heart Rate
In this episode, we talk about the 7 factors that can influence your heart rate.
This is especially important if you choose to train with heart rate zones because what you'll see is that the data yo…
Ep. 182 - ♥️ Heart Rate Zones vs. RPE - Which One Is Better?
Do you know the difference between heart rate training and rate of perceived exertion?
Back when I first started doing ultras, I had no clue about either one…
I mean, I had heard of heart rate zones b…
Ep. 181 - "To Do Something BIG, You Have To Embrace Danger."
“To do something big, you have to embrace danger. The way to ensure that danger doesn’t kill you is to be sufficiently trained so that you can get into the ring and come out the victor.” - Grant C…
Ep. 180 - 🥱 Totally Exhausted After A Long Run? This One Is For YOU!
Back when I was training for road marathons, I used to come home at the end of my long weekend runs, collapse on my couch, and sleep for hours.
Physically exhausted, my body would ache all over for d…
Ep. 179 - Another Year Of Almost
Have you ever tried to hit a goal year after year, only to realize you were going about it all wrong? I have! For years I tried to complete a sub-4 hour marathon...spoiler alert...I never did. But…
Ep. 178 - My First 50k with Jessica Spissinger
Listen in as Jessica and I talk about her progression to becoming a runner. From failing the Presidential Fitness Test (if you know, you know!) to running her first marathon and finally, crossing th…
Ep. 177 - Mindset Is Everything
If you're questioning why you signed up for an ultra in the first, if you're worried about being too slow, or feeling like you're just not cut out for this....THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!
In this episode…
Ep. 176 - The Daily Shakedown
Download, save, bookmark this episode!
In this episode I explain what the hell a 'Daily Shakedown' is and we do one "live" together.
Your challenge (should you choose to accept it) is to make the Da…
Ep 175 - 10 Tips For Avoiding Burnout
You can get 'burnt out' on running at any distance so in today's episode, I'm giving you a list of 10 things I've done to help avoid burnout in my own running.
Take notes and see what things you're c…
Ep. 174 - My First 50k with Lauren Welle
In this episode, I'm chatting with 'newly minted' ultra runner, Lauren Welle. I've known Lauren for a while now and I can't say enough good things about her.
She's been committed to this goal of ru…
Ep. 173 - 3 Things That Will Supercharge Your Goals
In this episode, I share 3 things I've been incorporating into my goal setting habits/routines that have helped me get better, faster results!
- Focus more on the process than the outcome
- Be 100% commit…
Ep. 172 - "Common But Not Normal" with Dr. Becka Lyons
In this episode I'm chatting with Dr. Becka Lyons about the pelvic floor and why it's an important aspect of your runner's body that you shouldn't neglect!
Here are the links to the resources that w…
Ep. 171 - Backyard Ultras & Mental Skills with Dr. Alison Roy
I love geeking out over the mental skills required to complete an ultra and luckily so does Dr. Alison Roy!
Listen in as we talk about:
- how she got into running
- the races on her resume
- how her work me…
Ep 170 - Our Pemi Loop Adventure
My friends and I attempted the Pemi Loop in the White Mountains...here's how it turned out!
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