Everyday Ultra

Training for an ultramarathon takes a ton of time. And chances are good that you already have a ton of things going on in your life that also demand your attention. Between day jobs, family, kids, and side projects, finding time to get in your training can be tough. But even with a busy schedule, there is a way to make time for training for an ultramarathon. It just comes down to a few simple practices that can help you make the time to train for your next ultra. And in this episode, I cover all of those simple practices. This is the method that I use to manage running 80-100 miles a week on top of having a full time job, being in a romantic relationship, running a podcast, and completing many other side quests in life. Although I totally get how everyone's schedules are likely different than mine (and many of you are more busy than I am), I hope these time management principles applied to running can help you fit in your training, despite having a crazy busy schedule. Register for the Kauai 50 with discount code EVERYDAYULTRA: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=96618 Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Get Zach Bitter's training plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Work with Zach Bitter as a coach: https://zachbitter.com/coaching

Our guest today has been taking the trail running world by storm in 2022, as she has been at the top of the podium at nearly every race she’s ran this year! And most recently, she just earned herself a sponsorship with Salomon after winning the McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 miler earlier this month.  Her key to success? Learning how to embrace what she enjoys most about running, being more present, and a unique approach to goal setting.  Today’s guest is Georgia Porter who is a trail runner based out of Flagstaff, AZ. Recently, she made the switch from the roads onto the trails, and has since podiumed at 8 races in 2022 (most of them being wins!). Georgia is also a coach with Team RunRun and is part of the All In Trail Collective.  In this episode, Georgia chats about how being more present in her training runs and races has led to her enjoying running more, her unique (but super powerful) approach to setting race goals, and how she’s able to stay so consistent in her training while still not sacrificing the joy in running.  Huge thank you to Georgia for making this episode happen!  Check out Zach Bitter’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans  Check out Zach Bitter’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching  Check out this blog post from Georgia: https://teamrunrun.com/joy-in-the-journey-with-coach-georgia-porter/  Check out the All In Trail Collective: https://www.instagram.com/allintrail/  Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Achieving any FKT (fastest known time) is an impressive feat on its own. But what about completing over 100 of them over the span of a career? Not only is that feat impressive, but it also requires an extraordinary amount of mental toughness to make that happen. Today’s guest certainly has that level of mental strength, as he’s completed over 100 FKTs in his lifetime, including the Norman’s 13, Grand Canyon R2R2R-alt, Mt. Rainier and tons of other legendary trails. And our guest today is the amazing Jason Hardrath! Jason Hardrath is an endurance athlete who specializes in mountain climbing, FKTs, and long distance hiking. Years ago, he was in a tragic car crash that nearly ended his athletic career. But through his determination and desire to keep going, he found a way to rebuild his mind, body, and spirit to set out on taking on as many FKTs as possible. In this episode, Jason breaks down how he was able to overcome massive setbacks (like his car crash) in his life to continue to do what he loves, his strategy for taking on FKTs and endurance challenges, and the biggest lessons he’s learned from his FKT attempts to help you be a better endurance athlete. Huge thank you to Jason for making this happen! Check out Zach Bitter’s Training Plans: zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter’s Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Follow Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/ Check out Jason’s film: Journey to 100: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMg5bMtixPs Check out Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com/ Check out COROS (use code EVERYDAYULTRA for a special gift at checkout): https://www.coros.com/ Check out GNARLY: https://gognarly.com/ Check out Peak Refuel: https://peakrefuel.com/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Creating a race schedule is one of the most fun processes of being an ultrarunner! But sometimes, it can be easy to create a race schedule that doesn't truly align with our biggest interests, goals, or fulfillment in mind. Your race schedule should be fun, exciting, and something that brings you a ton of fulfillment in your running life. And it should align with the goals or intentions that you have for yourself when it comes to participating in races. So, in the spirit of heading into a brand new year, I share a process that you can use to craft a race schedule that perfectly fits your running goals, and one that will bring you tons of joy within both your training and your races. This is a process I've been using over the past couple of years, and its been truly powerful for me throughout my journey. So, I wanted to share this with you in hopes that it will help you craft an amazing race schedule. I'm confident it will! Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter's coaching options: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Follow Joe on IG: @joecorcione

When it comes to runners who are achieving big goals and being mentally tough in ultrarunning, the Ostaszewski sisters are two runners that always come to mind. And in this episode, we chat with Sarah and Melissa Ostaszewski to share their insights on how they’re able to do both of those things when it comes to their training and racing. Sarah and Melissa Ostaszewski are runners based out of Flagstaff, Arizona who are known for their love for challenge, impressive race results, and mental toughness. Sarah has podium finishes at Cocodona 250, Javelina Jundred 100k, Mogollon Monster 100 mile and top 10 finishes at Javelina Jundred 100 miler and Run Rabbit Run. Melissa has podium finishes at Silverton Alpine Marathon, Sinister Night Runs 18K, Copper Corridor 50K, Across the Years 24 hours, and has top 10 finishes at Javelina Jundred 100k and at Siuslaw Dunes 50K. And in this episode, the Ostaszewski sisters give a breakdown into how they approach their training and goal setting when it comes to races, how they handle adversity and difficulty during their ultras, and what they do to dominate their races while also maximizing their enjoyment along the way. Huge thank you to Sarah and Melissa for coming on the show! Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Follow Melissa on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/28550791 Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaostaszewski/ Follow Sarah on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/25202636?oq=sarah%20 Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahostaszewski/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

200 mile races are getting all of the rage in the US. But before Cocadona and the Triple Crown of 200s in the US, there is a mammoth of a 200 mile race that exists in the European mountains: the Tour de Geants. The Tour is an epic race consisting of X MILES and X feet of elevation gain. And is known as one of the most brutal, challenging, and dangerous races in the world. And in this episode, we chat with an amazing athlete who completed the challenge: Peter Ward! Peter Ward is an ultra endurance athlete who has completed the Tour de Geants, Cocodona 250, and tons of other ultra endurance challenges. And in this episode, he breaks down the Tour de Geants, what it takes to complete it, how he prepared for it, and some crazy stories from the race. He also covers his biggest advice when it comes to training and racing in 200 milers, and for anyone who is looking to take on the Tour. Huge thank you to Peter for making this episode happen! Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Check out Peter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pjweezy/ Check out the Tour de Geants: https://www.torxtrail.com/en/content/tor-des-g%C3%A9ants%C2%AE Check out Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

We all want to feel accepted and welcome in the ultrarunning community, no matter what we identify as. And we all can play a part in making that a reality for everyone, especially for the queer community. In this episode, we speak with Altra Athlete Ryan Montgomery, who is a queer ultrarunner and is a huge advocate for queer inclusivity. On top of that, Ryan is also a highly accomplished athlete, securing the Golden Ticket at Javelina Jundred in 2021, completing it in 13:33. Ryan is on a mission to build incredible communities and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ runners by hosting retreats and community events with OUT TRAILS. Most recently, Ryan held a retreat in the Mt. St Helens area for the queer trail running community which was a massive hit. Ryan had a challenging 2022 as he dealt with plantar fasciitis and got into a scary car accident that sidelined him for a bit. But, he’s currently on the mend and back to running, looking for his next big goal ahead. In this episode, Ryan discusses how we can all play a part in creating inclusivity for the queer community, how he was able to bounce back from injuries, and how he’s been able to be such a multi-faced athlete when it comes to succeeding in different types of ultras. Huge thank you to Ryan for this episode! Follow Ryan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ultra.ryan/?hl=en Ryan’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ultra.ryan For the Long Run Podcast Interview with Ryan: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/227-ryan-montgomery-creating-community-for-lgbtq-athletes/id1453616436?i=1000576567306 Want to get exclusive access to early release episodes, ad-free episodes, and a live Q&A with me each month? Join the Everyday Ultra Patreon: patreon.com/everydayultra

Nicole Bitter is a professional ultramarathon runner for Altra who has one of the most decorated running resumes in the sport to date. At one point she ran the fastest 100-mile time in North America on Trail, she’s placed top 10 at Western States multiple times, won flagship races like Javelina Jundred and Black Canyon, and the list goes on. So, it’s safe to say that when it comes to performing at a very high level in ultrarunning, Nicole is one of the go-to persons to listen to! But what is even more fascinating about her career is how she’s been able to develop such a sustainable career and how she continues to enjoy running just as much as when she first got into the sport. And in this episode, she breaks down how that’s helped her become so successful and to create such a sustainable career. In this episode, Nicole breaks down the mindset shifts she’s made throughout her career that helped her to perform better at races (and how to enjoy them more), how she balances a full-time job on top of being a professional athlete, and what she’s learned along the years of her career that has helped her to continue to show up on the podium. Huge thank you to Nicole for making this episode happen and good luck to her as she heads into UTCT this weekend! Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Subscribe to the Everyday Ultra Patreon for early access to episodes, ad-free episodes, live Q&A sessions, and more: https://www.patreon.com/everydayultra Follow Nicole on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nkbitter/?hl=en

Preventing injury is one of the most important skills when it comes to ultra running. Because being healthy is a prerequisite for any running-related goal that you want to make progress on. Plus, when you stay uninjured, you’re also able to increase your running performance in the most optimal way. Meaning, you have a much better chance of improving as a runner and hitting all of the goals you set out for yourself. And in this amazing episode, Brodie Sharpe of Run Smarter joins us as a second-time guest to share how to reduce your risk of injury and increase your running performance. Brodie Sharpe is a licensed physiotherapist with many years of experience helping runners recover from injuries, and helping them prevent injury going forward. He is also the author of “Run Smarter: Evidence-based Guidance and Expert Opinions to Help You Survive & Thrive as a Runner” and is the host of the top-ranked podcast, Run Smarter. When it comes to running smarter, healthier, and more optimally, Brodie is the go-to guy to listen to. Backing all of his advice up with research, empirical data, and experience working with runners, his tips are tried and true. In this episode, Brodie helps to break down: -Practical tips that you can do to help prevent injury -The biggest keys to increasing running performance -The biggest myths when it comes to injuries that you should stop listening to Huge shoutout to Brodie for making this happen! Check out Zach Bitter’s pre-made training plans: https://zachbitter.com/training-plans Check out Zach Bitter’s coaching options: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Listen to the Run Smarter Podcast: https://playpodca.st/runsmarter Get Brodie’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Smarter-Evidence-based-Guidance-Opinions/dp/0645520705/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9S9S3RKMSJIK&keywords=run+smarter&qid=1664928865&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk2IiwicXNhIjoiMC45NiIsInFzcCI6IjAuOTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C533&sr=8-1 Brodie’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrv7drXTqeZRaJahLXeOqOQ Book a FREE 20-minute injury chat with Brodie: https://calendly.com/runsmarter/injurychat Brodie’s Website: https://runsmarter.online/

Abby Hall is a professional trail runner for adidas TERREX based out of Flagstaff, Arizona. And she is quickly becoming known as one of the best ultra runners in the sport! With impressive results like winning Transvulcania, landing on the podium at CCC twice, a second place finish at Canyons 100k, and so many more, Abby is racking up an impressive career that is inspiring others to chase their own dreams. And a big part of Abby’s success not only comes down to how she approaches training from a physical perspective; but also, from a mental perspective; as she’s learned to use failure as a springboard to propel her career to new heights, mastered the skill of risk taking in an ultra, and knows how to keep her emotional cup full going into races. In this episode, Abby helps to break that all down coming off of an incredible 2022 race season for her, most recently by winning the Transvulcania ultra. And she gives a look into how she approaches her mindset to allow her to keep improving in her running career. Plus, she gives us a look into her Transvulcania win. Huge thank you to Abby for making this happen! Follow Abby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abby.k.hall/?hl=en Abby’s blog: https://www.abbyandcordis.com/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/