Everyday Ultra

What does it take to train for a 100 miler? And how do you structure your training for success to cross the finish line of the coveted distance in ultrarunning? 100 miles is a lot, and the training can seem daunting. But I'm here to break down everything you need to do to successfully train for your next (or first) 100-mile race. Using my expierience finishing several 100 milers and coaching tons of athletes who have successfully finished 100-milers, I give you a full breakdown of everything you need to focus on when training for the 100 mile race. In this episode, we cover how to structure your 100 mile training, what are some things you must work on in your 100 mile training, and common mistakes to avoid when going for the big distance. Thank you so much for listening to the show! SHOW LINKS: For any hydration bladders, soft-flasks, or handhelds, get 20% off from Hydrapak with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at Hydrapak.com For Janji apparel, get 15% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at Janji.com Want me to coach you for your next 100 miler? Get on the waitlist by emailing me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Curious as to what training for a 250 mile ultramarathon looks like? I'm sharing a full look into what my training is looking like for the Cocodona 250 mile race this year, and this is the first episode of the series! In this episode, I share a recap of my first month of training for Cocodona 250, including how I'm focusing on working on weaknesses, what my long runs look like, and why I structured the first month in the way that I did to maximize the start of the training block. If you're training for your next ultra (even if it isn't 200+ miles), my hope is that this episode helps you to gain tips and strategies to help you train for your next ultra! Thank you so much for listening to the episode! 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 Want to get free ultrarunning training tips delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Endurance sports and ultrarunning make us better people. Plain and simple. Whether that is by giving us the mental strength to do hard tasks in our life, the problem solving skills to get out of sticky situations, or the hook to have us chase bigger goals, the effects on our life are incredible. But there are even more ways where endurance sports can help us to be better in our lives. And in this episode, our guest breaks down all of the ways (most of them, not obvious) of how we can use endurance to live a better life. Our guest today is Tony Lillios who is the founder of Speck Products, an Executive Coach, and multiple IRONMAN finisher and endurance athlete. He is also a speaker, mentor, and thought leader in the entreprenurial world. In this episode, Tony shares the not so obvious ways where you can use endurance sports to improve your life, how you can learn to use endurance as your "life dojo", and questions to ask yourself daily to achieve what you want in your life. Huge thank you to Tony for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to make more time to run by automating your business? Book a free 1:1 consultation call with Sharper Process: sharperbusiness.com/everydayultra Follow Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillios/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

“You will never walk or hike again”. That is what doctors told Amanda Kimiko Tsujikawa after she was diagnosed with cancer. But since then, she has raced and podiumed at Spartan race events, summited tons of high altitude and challenging mountains, won a half marathon, and most recently, competed in the Ironman World Championships in Kona.  And while those athletic accomplishments are amazing, what’s even more amazing is that she beat cancer TWICE.  And now, she’s gearing up to take on her next challenge: the Leadville 100 miler. Amanda Kimiko Tsujikawa is an elite endurance athlete, mountaineer, and content creator. Through her inspiring story of beating cancer twice and accomplishing incredible endurance feats, she is on a mission to inspire others to be unbreakable in their own lives. In this episode, Amanda shares how she was able to overcome cancer with a powerful mindset, her approach to taking on new endurance challenges, and how she deploys mental strategies to keep her moving when things are difficult in an ultra. Huge thank you to Amanda for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Try PlayOn pain relief spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Donate to Amanda’s cause of raising money to help young adults affected by cancer: https://support.firstdescents.org/fundraiser/5145405 Follow Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justmissamanda/ Amanda’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@JustMissAmanda Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

After a life-changing accident left her paralyzed, Jesi Stracham set out to find purpose and self-empowerement through endurance sports. And after completing 15 Tough Mudder Events, completing 25 miles in World’s Toughest Mudder in a wheelchair, and finding consistency in the gym and the OCR course, she started to feel unstoppable. Jesi Stracham is 15x Tough Mudder Finisher, adaptive athlete, online mindset and nutrition coach, and upcoming author. Her mission is to help others breakthrough the barriers in their life to chase their dreams; whether it is in endurance, or in life. In this episode, Jesi shares the key to being consistent in your running (and for your goals), how to transform struggle into purpose, and how to harness your endurance accomplishments to set up your life for power. Huge thank you for Jesi to coming on the show! SHOW LINKS Want to make more time to run by automating your business? Book a free 1:1 consultation call with Sharper Process: sharperbusiness.com/everydayultra Follow Jesi on social and check out her app: https://stan.store/jesistracham Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

With all of the various ways to train for an ultramarathon (heart rate, pace, training by feel), it can be confusing to decide which method is optimal for ultrarunning. The truth is: there is merit to all of these training benchmarks. But, there is one that is far and above recommended over the others, and will likely lead to the best training when it comes to an ultramarathon. And in this episode, we dive into which methodology is preferred to ultrarunners, when to use each of these training benchmarks, and how to apply the preferred training style in your ultramarathon training. Thanks for listening! Show Links: Want to be coached by me for your next ultramarathon? Get on the wait list by sending an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Want to get free ultrarunning training tips delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When it comes to ultrarunners who had an incredible 2023, Tara Dower is certainly on that list: with setting the FKT on the Colorado Trail, winning Run Rabbit Run, and placing well at competitive races like JFK 50, Tara is not only an accomplished runner; but one who is well-rounded. In this episode, Tara shares insights into her training, nutrition, and racing strategies that have helped her to succeed in her career. This includes her nutrition strategy, how she trains for mountains living in Virginia Beach, and mental strategies she uses to get through the low points. Tara is a professional ultrarunner, content creator and thru-hiker. And she is our incredible guest in this episode.Huge thank you to Tara for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Try PlayOn pain relief spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Join the Everyday Ultra newsletter for free ultra training tips delivered to your inbox: https://www.beehiiv.com/ Follow Tara on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taratreks Follow Tara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

With all of the ultramarathons out there, it can be hard to pick the right one that best fits with your goals and needs! But it doesn't have to be. In fact, there is a method I've been using for years to pick my own race schedules that have helped me to not only pick races that are best for me; but ones that leave me the most FULFILLED every year. In this episode, I share that exact strategy with you so you can build a fulfilling race schedule in your ultrarunning journey. In this episode, we cover how to perfectly pick the races that best fit with your goals, how to make sure you're giving yourself enough time to train for each race, and how to structure your race season to prioritize your most important races. Huge thank you for listening to the show! SHOW LINKS: Book your free 1:1 consult call with Sharper Process to help you systemize and automate your business so you can run more: Sharperbusiness.com/everydayultra Want free ultra training tips delivered to your inbox every week? Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Training in the winter as an ultrarunner can be tricky. Whether you have to navigate through freezing temperatures, less access to trails, or snow, it can make it seem difficult to get in the training you need to get ready for your next ultra. I trained in the winters of Wisconsin, Arizona, and New York, and I’ve learned a ton and have learned a ton from training in the years in the winter. And in this episode, I share everything I’ve learned to help you get in solid training in the winter. In this episode, we cover how to train for climbing races in the winter (even if you don’t have a treadmill), best practices to navigate the cold weather, and what things to optimize for when training in the winter. Huge thank you for listening to the show! SHOW LINKS: Get on the waitlist for Everyday Ultra Coaching by emailing me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Want free ultra training tips delivered to your inbox each week? Sign up for the Everyday Ultra newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Racing in a 200+ mile race contains so many things to manage: from the long miles, the sleep, blister management, and nutrition (to name only a few variables), there is a lot to get right when it comes to running a great 200 mile race. And over his running career, Cole Crosby has learned a ton on how to efficiently run a 200+ mile race or event in a way that gets you to the finish line strong. He’s learned this through his finish at Cocodona 250, The Speed Project OG Solo Route, and getting the FKT on the Bay Circuit Trail. In this episode, Cole shares all of the lessons from each of those races, and key strategies that have helped him accomplish success in a very long distance ultra. Cole Crosby is a member of the Aravaipa New England Racing Team, is the current record holder for FKT on the Bay Circuit Trail, and has amassed multiple wins and podium finishes at many ultras. Huge thank you to Cole for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS:Want free ultrarunning training tips delivered to your inbox every week? Sign up for the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Cole on IG: https://www.instagram.com/colecrosby41/ Check out Chaos Crewing: https://www.chaoscrewing.com/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/