Everyday Ultra

What does it take to consistently nail 200 mile races? With so many variables in play over the course of that distance, it pays off to have a solid strategy to help you cross the finish line and do your best at these races. And our guest today is someone who not only has their 200-mile strategy down, but she also has utilized it to recently win the Bigfoot 200 and set the course record there on her 5th finish of the rugged race! Today, we’re chatting with Mika Thewes who is an ultrarunner with an accomplished resume in the 200+ mile territory. With wins at Bigfoot 200 and Tahoe 200, a podium finish at Cocodona, and even tons of wins and podiums at sub 200-mile races, Mika has had tons of success in her running career over the years. In this episode, Mika shares the stories and takeaways from her win at this year’s Bigfoot 200, essential strategies and tips to nail your 200 mile race, and how mobility and biking play a role in her training to help her get to the start line physically and mentally ready. Huge thank you to Mika for coming on the show! Show Links: Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching Get FREE ultra training tips delivered to your inbox weekly with the Everyday Ultra newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Mika on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sugarcrashvegan/ Follow Mika on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/16320821?oq=mika Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When it comes to dialing in your process in training and racing ultramarathons, Ryan Miller is one of the best of the best to listen to! Ryan Miller is an elite ultrarunner and coach who has won the Bandera 100K, ran a 2:14 marathon, a 1:02 half marathon, and most recently won the Kauai 50 in a blistering 6:02! In this episode, Ryan shares how he dialed in his nutrition and hydration strategy to help him level up his training, how he approaches and tackles big goals in his life, and his keys to dealing with pain in a race to help him move forward. Huge thank you to Ryan for coming on the show! Show links: Check out Janji and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 for 15% off your order: Janji.com DM and follow Ryan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmiller34/?hl=en Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/?hl=en

If you want to learn ultrarunning training strategies from one of the most accomplished ultrarunners of our time, then this is the episode for you! Today, we're chatting with Zach Bitter who is a professional ultrarunner for Altra and has held world records such as the fastest 100 mile time and most miles ran in 12 hours. He is also a four-time National Champion, and has won legendary ultras such as San Diego 100 and Javelina Jundred. On top of that, Zach is also an endurance coach who helps ultrarunners achieve their biggest goals in running. And he has been my coach for almost two years. Since then, he's helped me go from average runner to top 10 male at one of the most competitve 100-milers in the US! In this episode, Zach shares how you can increase your speed as an ultrarunner, mental tricks to help you perform your best on race day, and ultra training principles to help you nail your own goals. This is actually a repurposed episode that was originally released in 2022, and the reason why we brought it back is because we'll be releasing a new series called The Training Log, where I'll be breaking down my own training every month. Since Zach is my coach, I thought this would be the perfect fit to re-release. Huge thank you to Zach for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Zach Bitter's coaching options and pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's website: Zachbitter.com Follow Zach on IG: https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When we hear the word “sustainability”, we immediately think that word just has to do with taking care of the planet. But as a runner, it means so much more than that. It also means taking care of you and your community, all while supporting the planet that supports us in our running goals. And in this episode, we’re joined by elite athletes Tina Muir and Zoë Rom who share practical advice on how to be a more sustainable runner in these three areas. That way, you can continue to run at your very best while also taking care of the planet along the way. Tina and Zoë Rom are both elite runners with impressive resumes in the running world. And they are also authors of the new book: Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet. Tina is a former elite runner, and host of the Running for Real podcast. Since retiring from racing professionally, she approaches running in a way that sustains her physically, mentally, and emotionally, and has discovered that that means getting out on the trails for long distances. She ran her first ultra a few weeks ago, the Bryce Canyon 50 Mile, and finished first female and third overall. She also devotes herself to her other passion, environmentalism, and has worked with the United Nations on campaigns related to climate change and humanitarian affairs. Zoë is an elite trail runner and award-winning journalist who specializes in science, environmental, and adventure journalism. Her ultras include first place finishes at the Crested Butte 100k and Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon, and two consecutive wins at the War Eagle 50k. Her work has appeared in Outside, Backpacker, Trail Runner, Women’s Running and Discover magazines, and she’s the writer, host, and producer of the DNF podcast.   In this episode, Tina and Zoe share actionable steps on how to take care of your mind, body, and soul to make running more sustainable, how to give back to the running community to help lift it up, and ways to support the planet in your running lifestyle to help protect the planet. Huge thank you to Tina and Zoe for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com Grab a copy of Becoming a Sustainable Runner: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Sustainable-Runner-Running-Community/dp/1718214030 Follow Tina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinamuir88/ Follow Zoe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrot_flowers_z/ Check out the Running for Real Podcast: https://runningforreal.com/podcast/For Weekly Ultra Training Tips Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Anna Kacius is an endurance athlete based out of San Francisco who has an impressive resume, including qualifying for the Olympic Trials, 4th place at Black Canyon 100K in 2023, competing on team USA for the 100K team, and 6th at the JFK 50 miler. And most recently, she won the inaugural Kauai 50 mile race in a blistering time of 7:07! In this episode, Anna shares all about her incredible performance at the Kauai 50 miler. But on top of that, she also shares how she made the transition from road to trail, how she structures her training, and mental tricks that help her to perform well on race day. Huge thank you to Anna for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Newsletter for free training tips: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akacius/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Last week, I raced in the inaugural Kauai 50 Race and finished as 9th place male with a time of 8:18! It was an incredible race where I battled a ton of obstacles, but I learned a lot along the way and was super happy with how the day went! In this episode, I break down my training for the race, why I picked this race in particular, a look into my strategy for the race, the recap of the events, all of my lessons and takeaways, and suggestions for your own training (whether you are doing this race or not). Thank you so much for listening and hope you enjoy! And huge thank you to Brady for putting on the Kauai 50! SHOW LINKS: Check out Zach Bitter's coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching Check out the Kauai 50: https://www.thekauai50.com/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Pierce Showe is an ultraendurance athlete who has completed four 100 mile races, an ultraman triathlon, Ironman races, and most recently, the Tahoe 200 ultramarathon. He is also heading into his second 200-miler only a few weeks after, as he is lining up to chase the Triple Crown of 200s. But even though Pierce has accomplished a ton of ultras at a young age, he actually had no background in endurance sports before diving into the space. In fact, it was something that he worked hard towards, set his mind to, and build his mindset to be able to handle. And in this episode, Pierce shares how he was able to build the confidence in himself to take on ultras, stories from his epic Tahoe 200 race, and how faith plays a huge role in his ability to do hard things. Huge thank you to Pierce for coming on the show! Show links: Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Follow Pierce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pierceshowe/?hl=en Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/?hl=en

One of the best ways to learn how to do something is to learn from someone who has “been there, done that”. And for Jamie King, she’s “been there, done that” with several 100-mile finishes, most recently completing the Cascade Crest 100! Plus, she’s also finished races such as the Born to Run 100 Miler, Bighorn 100 miler, and Rio Del Lago 100 miler, to name a few. And in this episode, she shares the key tips that have helped her to complete these races, all while having fun along the way. Jamie King is an ultrarunner, yogi, former yoga studio owner, and mom who has a passion for running, yoga, and having fun along in the way. And in this episode, she shares insights she’s learned on her ultrarunning journey, why yoga has played a huge part in her success as a runner, and how she fine-tuned her nutrition and mental strategies along the way. In this episode, I am also joined by co-host Greg Lehman, who is a runner, writer, and all-around great human being who is setting out to complete his first 100-mile finish later this year at Pine to Palm 100!  Huge thank you to Jamie and Greg for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Follow Jamie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamiekingfit/?hl=en Jamie’s website: http://jamiekingfit.com/ Follow Greg on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bestcoastgreg/?hl=enFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/?hl=en

When it comes to inspiring ultrarunners, Dreama Walton is someone who comes to mind for me. Dreama is a mother, has a full-time job, and an ultrarunner who finds the time to train and pursue her passions despite a very busy schedule.  And she joins us on this episode to chat about how it IS possible to continue to do what you love while also showing up for your kids. She also recently finished in the top 10 at the High Lonesome 100, which was her 4th 100 mile finish. And she moved up from 20th place to finishing in 8th place at the race as well! Meaning, she raced patiently and it paid off in the end. In this episode, Dreama shares how she approaches parenting and ultrarunning together, how she pulled off a strong finish at High Lonesome 100, and how listeners can move on from a difficult past in order to create a better future for themselves. Huge thank you to Dreama for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: Zachbitter.com/coaching Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Dreama’s website: https://www.dreamajwalton.com/ Dreama’s Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamawalton/ Dreama Team instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamateamfilm/ Check out Dreama’s running camp for kids: https://dreamateamway.org/registration-for-cos-trck Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Join the Everyday Ultra Patreon Community: patreon.com/everydayultra

What is it like to run every single day for over 6-years? Hellah Sidibe can tell you all about that, as his current running streak is up to that level (and still going strong)! But within that running streak, he also has completed the Western States 100, Leadville 100, and ran across America - all without any days off in between! Hellah Sidibe is a runner for Hoka and a content creator who has amassed a following in the hundreds of thousands due to his positive energy, unbreakable consistency, and willingness to help others find their passion. He is also a former professional soccer player who refound a new love in running thereafter. In this episode, Hellah shares all the keys to how he’s been able to be so consistent in his run streak (including an INSANE story about how he kept the streak while traveling to Australia), why he’s planning to incorporate biking into his routine, and how he manages to remove the pressure when it comes to running to keep it fun. Huge thank you to Hellah for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com Follow Hellah on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellahgood9/ Hellah’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HellahGood Hellah’s Website: https://www.hellahgood.com/ For Weekly Ultra Training Tips, Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Newsletter: https://everydayultra.beehiiv.com/subscribe Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/