Ian Sharman

Founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, with a 2:21 marathon PR at age 43 and a 1:03 half marathon PR at age 44. Holds numerous ultramarathon wins and records.

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Jan 16, 2025 • 58min

Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset

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.

May 13, 2022 • 1h 11min

EP 571: TRAINING PRINCIPLES: Base Building

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

Dec 5, 2019 • 1h 2min

CC17 Is an off-season right for you?

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.