Everyday Ultra

I’m sharing all of the details on my training leading up to the Cocodona 250 miler ultramarathon! And this is the second episode in the series breaking down my previous month of training. In this episode I cover: -Why speedwork is essential when it comes to training for a 200 miler (or any distance) -How to structure your training with intention and impact (even in a busy schedule) -How to test your fitness throughout your training to make sure you are on track -What are the most important workouts prioritized within a training block Plus, I answer your questions around my longest run I’ll do in my block, what my nutrition strategy will be like, how to approach the mental lows of the race, and how I structure my goals for Cocodona 250. If you want a look on how to structure a training program for ANY race (and not just Cocodona) this episode will give you all the tips on how to do so. Thank you so much for listening! SHOW LINKS: Try out Näak nutrition products and get 15% off your first order by going to naak.com and using code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout Try out Janji apparel and use code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com to get 10% off your order Want me to coach you for your next ultra? Get on the waitlist by emailing me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com  Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When it comes to running, having strong hips is crucial for increased performance, decreased injury, and increasing longevity in the sport. So, what’s the best way to have strong hips? And what are the things we can do to make sure we don’t have weak or imbalance hips to prevent any injuries in the future, or to make sure we’re not leaving performance on the table? We’re joined by hip health expert, Dr. Sarah, who is a physical therapist who helps runners return to running pain free from hip injuries. And in this episode she shares the key ways to make sure you have impeccable hip strength, how to identify any imbalances in your hips, and how to increase your running performance and prevent (or heal) hip injuries that may come from running. Huge thank you to Dr. Sarah for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Try PlayOn pain relief spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Janji apparel and get 15% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout at Janji.com Follow Dr. Sarah  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarah_thehipdoc/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione

I recently won the Elephant Mountain 50K in Phoenix, AZ and I’m sharing all of the insights, lessons, and strategies that led to my success on race day! I share all the details of the race in this episode, including nutrition strategies, pacing strategies, mental tricks to use to push through difficulty, and how to approach tune-up races. I also give a play-by-play of the action, and sprinkle in tons of lessons and takeaways that you can use in your next ultra race, so you can perform to the best of your abilities. And, if you’re looking on how to run a tune up race in preparation for your “A” race, I share how you can best approach it to give you the biggest bang for your buck in terms of training! Thank you so much for listening to the episode! SHOW LINKS: For any hydration bladders, soft-flasks, or handhelds, get 20% off from Hydrapak with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at Hydrapak.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout at Janji.com Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

What does it really take to really train for and complete your first 100 miler? This episode will share everything you need to know as our guest today shares his in-depth experience training for and finishing his first 100 miler. This episode comes from the lens of an ultrarunner who also has a full-time job and a family with two young kids. And his name is Keifer Gilbert. Keifer came to me after going through several 100 mile training blocks that didn’t quite go to plan, and he needed a training regime that would put him on the right track to confidently prepare for his first 100 mile race. And within a matter of months, Keifer’s pace sped up, he became more confident, and gained all the tools needed to eventually finish the race. All the while still showing up for his family and full-time job. And in this episode, Keifer shares exactly how he did it, so you can finish your first (or next) 100 miler in the best way possible. Huge thank you to Keifer for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want me to help you finish your next ultra as your coach? Send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist Want free ultra training tips sent to your email inbox? Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Try out Janji apparel and get 10% off your order by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com Follow Keifer on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keifermadness/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Watch The Free Outside Documentary: https://amzn.to/3SsSE9L

Michael Versteeg is an Arizona legend in the world of ultrarunning. Winning the inaugural year of Cocodona, once running the FKT for the Arizona Trail, nabbing multiple wins and podiums, and being known as one of the most elusive characters of ultrarunning, Versteeg is a fan favorite. So, when he announced he was putting on the Saddles 100 mile race last year in Prescott, AZ, the running community was immediately interested. And in this episode, Michael shares all about the race, including why he started it, what makes it so unique, and the experience he is looking to create in trail running. We also dive into a bit of Michael’s personal background and how he got into the sport of ultrarunning, which was awesome to dive into. This episode was recorded during the shoot for an upcoming documentary of the Saddles 100 which will be released in the future. This is the full interview from that documentary. Huge thank you to Michael for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: For any hydration bladders, soft-flasks, or handhelds, get 20% off from Hydrapak with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at Hydrapak.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon and get a custom nutrition plan? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout at Janji.com Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Having crew and pacers at an ultra can be an absolute gamechanger and, in my experience, will greatly increase your chances of success on race day.That’s because a good crew and pacer strategy will keep you moving strong, take a lot of the mental thinking off your plate in an ultra, and can get you everything you need without you doing extra work. But how do you organize a well-rounded crew and strong pacers? And how can you maximize your use of crew and pacer to get the best results. And wait: where do you even FIND crew or pacer? We cover all of those questions and much more in this episode! Utilizing my experience both using crew and pacers, and also me being on the crew and pacing for elite athletes like Sally McRae and Scott Traer, I share everything you need to know to have a rock solid crew/pacing strategy for your next ultra. I also share how to find the best crew/pacers (even if you don’t know any other runners), how to make sure your crew/pacers are aligned with your strategy, and how to know if a crew or pacers is even necessary for your race! Thank you so much for listening to the episode! SHOW NOTES: Try PlayOn and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout at Janji.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? Get on the waitlist for Everyday Ultra Coaching by emailing me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com  Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Recovery is just as important as the miles when it comes to training for an ultramarathon. Because we put our bodies through so much when it comes to ultrarunning, having a recovery routine and regime is incredibly important when it comes to being a better endurance athlete. And in this episode, Jordan Battaglia breaks down an easy-to-use, science-backed recovery protocol that you can implement in their daily or weekly routines to see massive gains in not only how you feel; but also how you perform. Jordan Battaglia is a former collegiate football player, athlete, and founder of PlayOn who is obsessed with helping athletes recover well to perform their very best. PlayOn is a topical pain relief spray that I use nearly every day to keep my muscles fresh throughout my training. In this episode, Jordan shares the most important recovery practices you can implement to increase performance, how to get in recovery even if you are already incredibly busy, and things to keep in mind when you’re putting things in (or on) your body to optimize recovery. Huge thank you to Jordan for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Get 3 free e-books on how to systemize your business so you can get more time to train by going to sharperbusiness.com/everydayultra Want to get coached by me for your next ultramarathon? Get on the waitlist for coaching by emailing me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Get Jordan’s Recovery 21 protocol for free: https://playonrelief.com/recover21/ Try PlayOn and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Follow Jordan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordanbattag/ Follow PlayOn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/playonrelief/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Nutrition and fueling is one of the most important topics when it comes to ultrarunning. But here’s the thing: it’s the area most people struggle in. And since stomach issues is the #1 cause for DNF’s in an ultra, getting your nutrition strategy nailed down is an absolute must when it comes to preparing for your next race! Over the years of my own racing and working with tons of athletes, I created a process to help out with testing nutrition so that you can avoid upset stomachs, fuel excellently in a race, and feel much better so you can not only avoid stomach issues, but also perform better. And in this episode, I’m sharing that exact strategy with you! I share how much food you should be eating, how to test your nutrition strategies, alternate options if you get an upset stomach frequently in your races, and how to apply nutrition in your training. Thank you so much for listening to the episode! SHOW LINKS: For any hydration bladders, soft-flasks, or handhelds, get 20% off from Hydrapak with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at Hydrapak.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon and get a custom nutrition plan? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at checkout at Janji.com Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Running an ultra not only requires you to be physically fit; it also requires you to be mentally fit as well. And part of being mentally fit includes being fully confident in yourself and abilities to be able to get across that finish line. We all struggle with that negative voice in our head that says “you can’t do this”, especially when we are at the halfway point of an ultramarathon. But if you have unshakable confidence that is deeply rooted inside you, you will be able to conquer that voice and any obstacle you face in a race and in your life.This episode will show you the no B.S. way to build unbreakable, sustainable, and real confidence (hint: it goes beyond just shouting answers in the mirror). We cover how you can rewire your brain to be more confident in your races and training, how you can apply confidence boosting activities in your ultra training, and ways you can combat that negative voice in your head when things get tough. Thank you so much for listening! SHOW NOTES: Want to make more time to run by automating your business? Book a free 1:1 consultation call with Sharper Process: sharperbusiness.com/everydayultra Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Janji apparel and get 15% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout at Janji.com Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

How do you not let excuses win when it comes to getting the work done as an ultrarunner? Whether it’s showing up day after day in your training, pushing through the mental lows of a long run, or dealing with how to get in the training in a busy life, building the strength to overcome the excuses is a must! And our guest today is the epitome of not letting excuses win. Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an ultrarunner who is a cancer survivor, amputee, and mother. And despite facing setbacks in her life, she was able to achieve the world record for most consecutive marathons in a row, at 104 marathons! On top of that, she is also running at least a half marathon every day for nearly 250 days in a row, and is currently in the middle of the challenge! She is doing this in honor of cancer survivors and those who have passed from cancer. In this episode, Jacky shares how she built the self-belief and mindset to be able to accomplish what she has accomplished, her secret weapons for overcoming mental lows, and how she approaches training for her big ultra goals. Huge shoutout to Jacky for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS:Try PlayOn pain relief spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Janji apparel and get 15% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout at Janji.com Try CS Instant Coffee by going to CSinstant.coffee to get a pack of instant coffee that you can take on your trail runs. Follow Jacky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncrunnerjacky/ Jacky’s links: https://linktr.ee/ncrunnerjacky Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/