Ep. 289 - No Hills? No Excuse: How to Train for Elevation Anywhere
Flat terrain? No problem. Learn how to train for race-day climbs with the tools you already have.Think you can’t train for an ultra with elevation because you live in the city or someplace flat? Think again. 🏙️⛰️In this episode, I’m breaking down how to prepare for the ups and downs of race day—even if your “hills” look more like parking garage ramps or stairwells.You’ll learn:👉 Why you must understand your race profile before you train👉 How to make the most of the hills (or tiny bumps) you do have👉 Creative ways to build climbing power when you’ve got zero elevation nearbyElevation doesn’t have to be the thing that stops you from running your first (or farthest) ultra. With a little strategy and creativity, you can get the work done no matter where you live.⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
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Ep. 288 - T-minus 6 Weeks Until Moab 240
Let the freak out begin! (Just kidding...I think.) Here's a quick recap of what I've been focusing on the last couple of weeks and these are also things that you can be doing to prep for your race too! ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
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Ep. 287 - How To Know If You're Actually Ready To Race
Be honest, have you ever gone down the rabbit hole 🕳️ searching for the perfect checklist that will tell you you’re officially ready to run your first ultra?Yeah, me too.I used to think there had to be some step-by-step guide out there that would prove I’d trained enough, learned enough, and was ready to show up at the start line. Spoiler: that magical checklist doesn’t exist.In this episode, I’m breaking down:✨ Why generic checklists will always fall short✨ How chasing them only fuels self-doubt and second-guessing✨ What you need to focus on instead so you can create your own “race-ready” checklist that actually works for yourrace, your body, and your lifeAnd if you’re tired of spinning in circles and want to feel confident that you’re preparing the right way, that’s exactly what I help you do inside my group coaching membership, She Runs Ultras FOUNDATIONS.👉 Check out all the details and join us here: sherunsultras.comIf you'd like to throw your name in the hat for a free entry into Moab 240 in 2026 - head over to Instagram and comment on this post from @randomhappythings⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
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Ep. 286 - Heat Exhaustion, Self Talk, & Mental Strategies at the Ragged 75 Stage Race
I've run this race 3 times now and even though the course never changes, it's always a challenge! The Ragged 75 Stage Race is three consecutive days of running around in the woods of New Hampshire and I would highly recommend it. This year, I faced some heat related issues on day three and I want to share a strategy that you can use to help dig yourself out of a deep mental spiral. ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
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Ep. 285 - Natasha Swartley - From Aviation Ordinance To Ultra Runner Extraordinaire
In this episode I'm chatting with Natasha Swartley. After retiring from the Navy, she turned her sights to something different - ultra running and more specifically being a race medic. She's got some amazing stories to tell...amongst them...tales about her first 200 mile race, the Tahoe 200. Stay tuned until the end to hear her pro-tips for ultra success - straight from the point of view of a medic! Enjoy! Click here to follow Natasha on Instagram Click here to follow Thor The Race Medic ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT 🔥 JOIN THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS COACHING MEMBERSHIP 🛍️ SHOP THE SHE RUNS ULTRAS STORE ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
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!
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