The Ultramarathon Mindset: Trail Talk
Trail runners talk freely about almost anything while we're out running. The stories we share can be deeply personal, embarrassing, and profound . . . and sometimes all of these qualities rolled into one.
One thing we have in common is a drive to keep moving forward. "Relentless forward progress" is the advice given to anyone trying to run their first ultramarathon. No matter what happens, keep moving forward until you finish or can't go any farther.
Some people say that life is a marathon not a sprint. But I think life is an ultramarathon.
The stories you will hear on this podcast should inspire you to go after your own epic adventures and keep moving forward to your goals.
The early episodes of this podcast were recorded on a weekly Facebook LIVE at The Ultramarathon Mindset Facebook page.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 216
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Ep. 75: Mindset to Run Smart and Strong - Sabrina Stanley
Sabrina Stanley has held the title of first place female finisher of the Hardrock 100 for 4 years. She won in 2018 and 2021, and the race was cancelled in 2019 & 2020.
She ran while in school to stay…
Ep. 74 : Mindset and Breath - Tara Bianca
Tara Bianca is my podcast guest this week. She is the owner of BE Light Transformative Therapy which is an online holistic wellness company specializing in therapeutic breath work and mindset coachin…
Ep. 73 : The Mindset of Turning Right - Kay Bretz
Kay Bretz (pronounced “Kai”) is my podcast guest this week. He has a long list of accomplishments in business and in running. His running accomplishments are impressive.
Member of Australian 24-hour n…
Ep. 72 : Sugar Sand Ultra - Shaun Bemis
My podcast guest this week is Shaun Bemis. He is a soon-to-be retired Naval Special Warfare Leader, and ultra-runner. He joined the service the day after the attacks of 9/11 and he worked in Navy Int…
Ep. 71 : Ultra Mysticism - Gwen Zywicke
Mindset of Mysticism and Suffering
My guest this week is Gwen Zywicke. She is a runner, cyclist, Instructor at Louisiana State University and writer. She is an ultramarathon runner who is studying th…
Ep. 70 : Winning Leadville 100 - Adrian Macdonald
Adrian Macdonald decided to run his first 100 mile race ever at the Leadville 100 this year. He was a little more than halfway through when he realized he was in the lead. He went on to win with a ti…
Ep. 69 : Mindset for Highpoint Advetures : The Bargo Brothers
Finding the High Point in Every State
Greg and Brandon Bargo, AKA the Bargo Brothers, are adventurers and athletes who host the TV show ''The Highpointers With the Bargo Brothers.'' The brothers explo…
Ep. 68 : Not Almost There - Joe Chura
For this week my guest is Joe Chura who is a podcaster, runner and entrepreneur.
Joe started out as an auto factory worker. But he had a mindset to grow, and he decided that he wanted more from his l…
Ep 67 : Find Your Limits & Good Shoes - Nat Collins
Nat Collins is this week's guest, Nat is a physical therapist, runner, running coach, 2.49 marathoner, and certified orthopedic specialist. The mindset to run ultramarathons is about more than pushin…
Ep. 66 : Running for the Brave - Randy Taylor
Randy was an athlete in high school and college, but not specifically a runner. For a period of time he fell out of doing much physical activity, though he enjoyed hiking and rock climbing with his …
Ep. 66 : Slow Down to Get Faster - Joe Sanok
My guest this week is Joe Sanok who is a Licensed Therapist, Podcast Host, Author, 4-Day Workweek Specialist, TEDx, and Lead Speaker Consultant. His new book, Thursday is the New Friday: How to Work …
Ep. 65 : Badwater 135 Winning Mindset - Sally McRae
The Badwater 135 ultramarathon is billed as the toughest footrace in the world. It goes from Death Valley, Nevada, to Mt. Whitney, in California. Sally McRae was first-place, female, this year with a…
Ep. 63 : Unsupported FKT - Shannon Mick
Shannon Mick is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Telemental Health and is an Ultramarathoner. She first got into running when she was dating her husband. She thought running was…
Ep. 62 : Are You Up for An Adventure? - Heather Hart
Heather Hart is a marathon runner and adventure racer. Adventure Racing is a multi-sport feat that could include trekking, paddling a kayak or canoe, rock climbing and even horseback riding. The co…
Ep. 61 : It Can't Get Any Worse! - Ciara Carter
My guest this week is Ciara Carter. Ciara is a runner, personal trainer, health coach, and podcaster.
Her podcast is called Run, Thrive, Survive, where she talks about running, psychology, and mindse…
Ep. 60 : I Like It Because It's Pink - Sarah McMahon
Sarah McMahon is about to run her first 100 mile trail run in a truly epic race. If you've read the book, Born to Run, you know about the Tarahumara and the wild and beautiful Copper Canyons of Chihu…
Ep. 58 : Going Downhill - Margaret Spring
Margaret Spring ran her first race at age 7 and came in first place female.
After college and running half-marathons she decided it was time to run a full marathon. She set a goal to run the Boston Ma…
Ep. 57 : Take Care of Your Mind - Tony Diaz
Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from the Olympics drew both criticism and praise. I imagine most of the critics never stood in her shoes.
This week I talk with Tony Diaz. He is a runner, a cyclist…
Ep. 56 : The Wandering Gringos - Jim Lane
Trail runners and ultra runners have a streak of adventure in our souls. We love the challenge of pushing our limits. And for some of us, we have a drive to keep expanding our horizons.
My guest this …