She Runs Ultras
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324 episodes
Ep. 325 - Sleep Deprivation Training: Is That Really a Thing?
With races like the Arizona Monster and Cocodona 250 bringing overnight running into focus, this episode tackles a common question: should you train for sleep deprivation?Short answer: no.Sleep deprivation isn’t a trainable...
Ep. 324 - How Would You Train Without The Internet?
What would your training look like if you didn’t have access to social media, Google, podcasts…or even this one?In this episode, we explore what “old school” training might teach you about consistency, confidence, and act...
Ep. 323 - Giving Your Gear A Second Life with Jes Parker From Take 2 Trail
What happens to all the gear you don’t use anymore?In this episode, I’m talking with Jes Parker, founder of Take 2 Trail - a platform built to give trail running gear a second life.We talk about the real cost of th...
Ep. 322 - How'd We Get Here? A Podcast Episode For When You Crash Out
Ever get to a point in your training where you have so much on your plate that you're not sure you'll be able to continue? Yeah, me too. And that's what we're going to talk about today. Plus - bonus tips on how to cultivate m...
Ep 321 - "Let's Go Do What We Came Here To Do" with Peggy Ward
In this episode, I'm chatting with Badwater 135 finisher, Peggy Ward. Peggy has an impressive ultra resume including multiple 50 & 100 mile races where she has placed overall or in her age group. One of the most exciting ...
Ep. 320 - The Most Toxic Thing You Can Do In Ultra Training
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m too slow… too old… not cut out for this…” — this episode is going to hit close to home. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and most toxic) patterns I ...
Ep. 319 - 7 Unconventional Steps To Successful Ultra Training
When you think about “successful” ultra training…your brain probably goes straight to outcomes.Finishing. PRs. Going farther than you ever have before.But here’s the problem…That’s not where success actually lives.In this e...
Ep. 318 - The Fastest Way To Sabotage Your Training
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things…reading the articles, trying the plans, tweaking your training and yet somehow your progress feels stalled?In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common ...
Ep. 317 - 🧚 You Don’t Need Permission to Run an Ultra… But Here It Is Anyway!!
Somewhere along the way, a lot of women start downplaying their running goals.“It’s just a 50K.”“I mean… there are people running way farther than me.”In this episode, I’m stepping in as the 🧚 Permission Fai...
Ep. 316 - When Your Body Stops Being Predictable
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what it feels like when your body stops responding the way it used to and how perimenopause has shifted my experience as both an athlete and a coach.This is not a deep dive into hormon...
Ep. 315 - When Everything Competes for Your Attention...Your Training Pays the Price!
In this episode, I’m sharing a recent conversation with one of my 1:1 clients who’s training for 100 miles.She listed everything she’s juggling — work, family, aging parents, social media, world events, health concerns — and then ...
Ep. 314 - Two Things I'm NOT DOING With My Running This Year
This year, I’m taking a few things off the table when it comes to my running.First: I’m done calling runs “bad.”Hard? Sure. Uncomfortable? Absolutely.But “bad” doesn’t actually tell us anything useful—and it usual...
Ep. 313 - The Undeniable Connection Between Trauma & Ultra Running with Dr. Alison Roy
In this episode I'm chatting with my friend and licensed psychologist, Dr. Alison Roy. She's been a guest on the show before, way back in 2023 - episode 171. This time around, I wanted to explore the topic of trauma and why she thin...
Ep. 312 - The Huron 100 with Medical Director, Meredith Hill
You guys know that one of my main missions is to get more women into the sport of ultras, so when my friend Meredith reached out to me and said: "What do you think about THIS?" I said: "I think you should come on the podcast to tal...
Ep. 311 - Moab 240 with Caryn Lamphier
In this episode I'm chatting with my friend and fellow ultra runner, Caryn Lamphier. If you remember back in my Moab 240 recap episode, I mention running with a group of people on day / night one...Caryn is one of those people.&nbs...
Ep. 310 - Growth Is Cringe & I'm Proof!
Every once in a while, I get a message from someone who’s just discovered the podcast and tells me they’re starting from episode one.And every time…I cringe a little.Not because I’m embarrassed (okay, maybe a little).But becau...
Ep 309 - Decisions That Make Or Break An Ultra
We love to talk about grit in ultrarunning. Toughness. Digging deep. Pushing through. But in most cases…you don’t DNF because you’re not tough enough.You DNF because of small decisions made when fatigue, stress, and emotion s...
Ep. 308 - The Stuff No Training Plan Teaches You
In this episode, I’m talking about the part of training that no spreadsheet can prepare you for — the blank space between the lines of your plan where uncertainty, second guessing, and mental load tend to creep in.We’ll dig into...
Ep 307 - The Simple Rule That Ends Procrastination (Especially for Runners)
Procrastination isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a timing problem.In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple rule that helps you stop overthinking, stop negotiating with yourself, and start actually doing the things you say...
Ep. 306 - Drink the Egg Whites (Metaphorically): Why Weird Training Works for Ultrarunners
I watched a guy at my gym casually drink raw egg whites straight from the carton. No shame. No hesitation. Zero concern for what anyone else thought.Was it gross? Yes.Was it also kind of impressive...
Ep. 305 - Deep Dive Into The Mamba 100 with RD James Boler
In this episode, I'm chatting with Mamba 100 Race Director, James Boler. This is your deep dive into everything you want & need to know before hitting that sign up button. Links to all the websites and groups James mentions in t...
Ep. 304 - 💥 You're Invited To Our 2026 Shenanigans
We’re doing something really fun next year and you’re invited!In this episode, I’m spilling the details on the two destination races the She Runs Ultras crew will be tackling together in 2026: the Hypnosis Night Runs
Ep. 303 - The Simple Way To Sharpen Your Mental Toughness
In this episode, I answer a great question from listener (and She Runs Ultras member) Kierstin:How do you train mental toughness and resiliency when the moments you need it don’t show up until 12+ hours into a r...
Ep. 302 - How RPE Makes You a Stronger and Faster Trail Runner
If you’ve ever tried using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and thought:“Am I doing this right?”“Why does this feel harder today than last week?”“Is this even working?”…this episode is for you!Today we’re breaking d...
Ep. 301 - Sometimes Less Is More & Here's How To Figure It Out
If you’re in your off-season and thinking about what 2026’s training is going to look like…this episode is for you.I’m walking you through a concept I use with all my athletes this time of year: Minimum Effective Dose. AKA: ...