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76. “I Don't Want to Be Here”: How to Stay in the Race When You Want Out
There comes a point in some races when you just don’t want to be there anymore. The miles feel monotonous, you desperately want them to be over, and …
4 hours ago
75. Why a Bad Stretch Doesn't Mean Your Race Is Over
In this episode, I’m breaking down the belief that once your race starts going downhill, it will keep getting worse. I explain why a few difficult mi…
1 week ago
74. Your GPS Watch Is Lying to You
Your GPS watch gives you pace, distance, heart rate, location, and more data than you could ever need during an ultra. But what happens when those nu…
2 weeks ago
73. Training Plan Entitlement: The Trap That Can Cost You Your Race
Training plan entitlement is the belief that choosing and completing the right training plan means you’re owed a good race. In this episode, I’ll sho…
3 weeks ago
72. The Top 3 Distractions Stealing Time From Your Race
If you're constantly worried about cutoff, it's easy to assume you need to train harder or run faster. But you may already have more time available t…
4 weeks ago
71. The Infinite Game: A Better Way to Approach Your Ultra Running
In this episode, I introduce one of the core philosophies behind my coaching: the concept of the infinite game. I explain why viewing ultra running a…
1 month ago
70. What Coaching Really Gives You as an Ultrarunner
We often think coaching is about learning mental skills, improving race execution, or building better plans. But this week, I explain why some of the…
1 month, 1 week ago
69. "My Body Betrayed Me" (The Poisonous Thought Hurting Your Ultrarunning)
After a disappointing race, it's easy to look for someone or something to blame. You trained hard. You followed the plan. You did everything you coul…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
68. The Goal That Feels Safe vs. The Goal You Want
There's a moment before every race where you make a bet on yourself, and most runners don't realize they're making it. Do you go after the goal you r…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
67. There Is No Right Way to Do Ultrarunning
What if the biggest thing holding you back in ultrarunning isn't your fitness, your training, or your mindset, but a set of rules you never conscious…
2 months ago