Everyday Ultra

We’re joined by thru-hiking legend, ultra athlete, and endurance coach, Jeff Garmire on this episode for another Monthly Long Run, where we ramble about all things hot in the ultrarunning world. And in this episode, we dive into the big daddy of all US ultra races: Western States 100. In this episode, Jeff and I share our top picks for the race, our predictions and hot takes, and some of our commentary on the most interesting storylines out there. We also dive deep on philosophical topics outside of Western States, such as not worrying about what other people think on Strava, chasing our big dreams and lessons learned from it, and how to find enjoyment in the process of doing hard things. Huge thank you to Jeff for co-hosting this episode with me! Show links: Check out Janji apparel and get 15% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com Check out the Jeff Garmire Breakfast Skillet Meal from Readywise: https://readywiseoutdoor.com/products/jeff-garmire-breakfast-skillet-pro-adventure-meal Check out Jeff’s Book, Free Outside: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Outside-Trek-Against-Distance/dp/1733487506 Follow Jeff on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefreeoutside/ Jeff’s Website: http://freeoutside.com/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

One of the fan-favorites racing in the 2023 edition of Western States joins us for a second time on the Everyday Ultra Podcast: Keely Henninger! Keely is a professional ultrarunner for Altra and GU Energy who punched her ticket to States via her impressive Black Canyon 100K win earlier this year. She has also finished in the top ten of Western States previously, and is looking for her second finish in this upcoming race. In this episode, Keely shares all about her training and how she's approached running post-Black Canyon and passing the MCAT, how she builds self-confidence before heading into a challenge, and what her strategy is for taking on this year's Western States. Huge thank you to Keely for coming on the show again! Show Links: SHOW LINKS: Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com Follow Keely on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runwidkeel/ Check out the Trail Society Podcast: https://freetrail.com/podcasts/trail-society/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

After his last two races at Western States in the top 5, Tyler Green returns to Olympic Valley for the fourth time to lean in on his strengths, improve on his opportunities from the last races, and shoot for the top. Tyler Green is a professional ultrarunner for Nike and is also an ultrarunning coach. This will be his fourth time racing Western States, where he has previously notched up 2nd and 4th place finishes, along with other podium and winning finishes at other incredibly prestigious ultras. In this episode, Tyler shares how he uses mindfulness meditation as a part of his mental training, how his training has been as a new father, and his strategy for race day. Huge thank you to Tyler 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 Tyler on IG: https://www.instagram.com/narrowgreenarrow/?hl=en Tyler’s Website: https://www.ultrasidehustle.com/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/?hl=en

Heather Jackson has taken the ultra world by storm over the past year, as she’s made her debut in the sport coming from an accomplish triathlon career. Notching up amazing results at Javelina Jundred, a second place finish at Black Canyon, and a win at the Canyons 50K, she is on an incredible start in the trail running world! And now, she’s gearing up to take on Western States 100 for the very first time and looks to enjoy the experience, apply all that she’s learned over her first few ultras, and really dial in to the race that got her hooked on the sport in the first place. Heather Jackson is one of the top triathletes of our time, notching 6 IRONMAN World Champion titles, 16 IRONMAN 70.3 Champion titles, and tons of other wins and podium finishes at some of the worlds’ most competitive triathlons. On top of her triathlon wins and incredible results in the ultrarunning scene, she also competes in gravel biking races as well. In this episode, Heather shares the keys to success she uses from her triathlon training into ultramarathon training, the biggest lessons she’s learned in her trail races so far, and her race strategy for Western States. Huge thank you to Heather for coming on the show! Show links: Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com Heather’s website: https://heatherjacksonracing.com/ Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hjacksonracing/ Follow Heather on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherjacksonracingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Join The Everyday Ultra Patreon Community: patreon.com/everydayultra

Callie and Scott are both taking on Western States 100 this year. And as a couple, they’ve spent tons of time together training, preparing, and getting ready to toe the line at Olympic Valley this year. Callie Vinson is an ultrarunner and content creator who has completed the Moab 240, multiple 100 mile races, and tons of other ultramarathons. This will be her first time racing Western States this year, and she has been putting in tons of work to race well, while also documenting her training journey on social media throughout. Scott Traer is an ultrarunner and coach at Run Fastah who is returning for a second time at Western States after securing a top 10 finish at last year’s race. He also has tons of notable finishes, such as a Golden Ticket win at Black Canyon 100K last year, and multiple wins and podium finishes. In this episode, Callie and Scott share what it’s been like training for the same race as a couple, their strategies for taking on race day, and how they’ve been preparing their mindsets for race day (spolier alert: Ted Lasso is one of their keys to success). Huge thank you to Callie and Scott for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Check out Janji’s running gear and use code EVERYDAYULTRA15 at checkout for 15% off: Janji.com Check out the trailer for Know to Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD9Mz7PMRZIFollow Callie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/callievinsonn/ Follow Scott on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runfastah/ Check out Run Fastah: http://www.runfastah.com/Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Taylor Nowlin is a professional ultrarunner for Adidas Terrax who is returning to Western States this year after placing in the top 10 last year in her debut of the race.  After an impressive debut, Taylor is looking to capitalize on the areas she learned the most from in her race last year, while also leaning into the full enjoyment of the race experience. And in this episode, she shares how her training for Western States has differed this time around, her three big areas she’s looking to improve on this year, and why she’s ditching expectations when she toes the line at Olympic Valley. Huge thank you to Taylor 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 Taylor on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_taymae_/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Katie Schide is a professional ultrarunner for The North Face and is the current women’s UTMB Champion after securing her win in Chamonix last year. And this year, she is towing the line at Western States for the very first time, as she punched her Golden Ticket to Western States at UTMB. In this episode, Katie shares how she was able to bounce back quick from a foot injury through training, what it’s been like training in the states versus her home in Europe, and her conversations with her coach, Jason Koop, leading up to the race. Huge thank you to Katie 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 Katie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/katieschide/ Katie’s Website: https://www.themarmots.run/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Nicole Bitter is a professional ultrarunner for Altra who punched her ticket to Western States this year by getting a Golden Ticket at Bandera 100K. And that was only a few months after running an impressive race at Javelina Jundred 100 miler, coming in third. Nicole has tons of experience on the Western States course, finishing 6 times prior. And this year, she is looking to really lean into the enjoyment of the race and see what she is capable of. In this episode, Nicole shares her approach of enjoyment for this year’s Western States race, how she compares this year to prior years, and the impact she’d like this to have on her life and running career. Huge thank you to Nicole 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 Nicole on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nkbitter/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: zachbitter.com/coaching

Tom Evans is a professional ultrarunner for Adidas TERREX and Red Bull, and is returning for his second time to Western States 100 after a podium finish in 2019. He is also coming off a string of impressive performances with a podium finish at UTMB in 2022, a second place finish at Black Canyon 100K, and a win at Snowdonia 50K. Tom is known as one of the most disciplined and intentional athletes in this sport, and this episode gives you a look into his approach to training. He shares a look into how he's prepared for the race, his mindset and how he embraces challenge and pain, and key strategies that he plans to execute on from Olympic Valley to Auburn. Huge thanks to Tom 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 Tom on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tomevansultra/ Tom's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasagevans Tom's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/26891889 Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Arlen Glick is a professional trail runner with Craft Sportswear and is returning to Western States 100 for the second time after a podium finish in his debut the last year. In this episode, Arlen shares a look into his training for his second race here at States, how he is planning to navigate it a bit differently this year, and how his mindset approaching the race has evolved. We also look into how being a part of the Craft team has been a huge benefit in his training, running, and life. Huge thank you to Arlen 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 Arlen on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/47004437?oq=arlen%20gl Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/