How to Crush a Fast Marathon and an Ultramarathon in the Same Year
Everyday Ultra
Marathon training boosts ultra speed
Andrew argues a smart marathon block builds VO2 and threshold fitness that benefits 50k–100k ultras.
Most runners think you need to choose a lane:
Be fast on the roads OR strong on the trails.
But the truth?
You can do both—and thrive—if you structure your year the right way.
In this coaches roundtable episode, Joe teams up with Everyday Ultra Coaches Angela Sterf and Andrew Redden—two athletes who have Boston-qualified, hit recent marathon PRs, and run ultras (even 100-milers) in the same year.
Together, they break down exactly how to combine marathon speed with ultra endurance without burning out, blowing up, or sacrificing performance.
You’ll learn:
• When it actually helps to mix marathons and ultras in one season
• When it’s a bad idea—and the red flags to watch for
• How to structure training if your A-race is the ultra
• The biggest mistakes runners make when switching between the two
• How much speed work, volume, and vert you really need
• Why fueling matters more in a marathon than most ultra runners think
• The mindset shifts required to nail a fast marathon AND a long ultra
Whether you're an ultrarunner curious about road speed, or a marathoner ready to step into the ultra world, this episode gives you the exact framework to make it your strongest, most versatile year ever.
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