Ian Sharman, founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching and an elite ultrarunner, shares insights from his impressive career, including a personal best marathon at 43. He discusses the mental challenges runners face, like handling pre-race excitement and avoiding the comparison trap on platforms like Strava. Sharman emphasizes the importance of a process-oriented mindset, focusing on training over outcomes, and learning to adapt to race conditions—showing that with commitment, age doesn't have to define performance.

We've all heard that we should build a good "base".  In this episode we devine what base building is and how to make it a fundimental part of our training.   Our experts for this episode are Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, Dr. Phil Maffetone, and Ellie Greenwood. Links: Dr. Phil's Big Books: Big Book of Health and Fitness Big Book of Training and Racing Dr. Phil's web site Sharman Ultra Coaching Krissy Moehl's web site Phil Maffetone's music site

Coaches David Roche, Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, and Shawn Bearden discuss the benefits of taking an off-season in running. They explore the importance of recovery for mental and physical health, incorporating cross-training exercises, and the potential benefits of foam rolling, massage, and yoga. They also discuss the impact of the placebo effect on athletes' performance and the significance of an off-season for longevity and overall health in the sport.