Everyday Ultra

People always ask me what my favorite podcasts are. And there’s always one that comes right to mind: The Singletrack Podcast. Covering all of the best athletes, hottest topics, and gripping race analysis on some of the most marquee events, Singletrack has grown to one of the biggest podcasts in the sport of trail running. And today, we have on the man behind the brand, Finn Melanson. Finn Melanson is the host of the Singletrack Podcast and runs all of the content behind the Singletrack brand. He currently manages Singletrack as his full-time career and is super passionate about adding valuable insights to the trail running community. He has an extensive background in endurance, as he’s thru-hiked the AT, competed in many ultras, and continues to run and race to this day. But what really makes Finn an amazing guest to listen to  is his philosophy, approach, and mindset when it comes to running. Especially when it comes to finding the best way to mold running into your lifestyle. In this episode, Finn breaks down how he started Singletrack, how you can structure your running in a way that best fits your true path in life, how he went full-time managing Singletrack, and what his biggest trends he sees ahead for the sport of running. This was truly one of my favorite episodes as it’s super cool to interview a fellow (and one of my favorite) podcasters in the space. Huge thank you to Finn for making this happen! Check out the Singletrack Podcast: https://tr.ee/6Am96sKONA Follow Singletrack on IG: https://www.instagram.com/runsingletrack/?hl=en Singletrack newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/finnmelanson Check out the Singletrack job board: https://jobs.runsingletrack.com/ Singletrack YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbb251iYPK4WlDmIc7GvMgg?sub_confirmation=1

This year, I competed in the famous Javelina Jundred 100-miler here in my home state of Arizona and ended up finishing in 10th place male with a time of 16:36, a massive PR for me at the 100-mile distance. And it ended up being one of the best experiences of my life! Given the race's competitive field, brutally hot weather and no shade, and looped format with some sneaky climbs, this race is definitely a tough one to crack. So, I also wanted to share my race day strategy in hopes that it could help you tackle your next ultra, whether its Javelina or another similar ultra. In this episode I break down the following: -My goals for the race -How I trained for Javelina Jundred -My nutrition strategy -My cooling strategy -My pacing strategy -A loop by loop breakdown of the race -Answering questions from listeners on the race -Biggest takeaways and lessons from the race -My next race ahead Thank you to everyone for your support along the way to this huge goal of mine! You are all amazing! Links: My "Javelina Jundred Loop 5 Boogie" Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WbDneJ6MORCXDFP9SCqqR?si=EcOUVoldQiKOWWnHzsvnOg Reach out to me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When it comes to nailing down the important details of your ultra training, Patrick Reagan is one of the best of the best to take advice from. Not only is he one of the top ultra runners in the sport, but he is also an experienced coach who has helped tons of runners achieve their biggest goals. And in this episode, he breaks down absolutely valuable tips when it comes to preparing for your next ultra. Patrick Reagan is a professional runner for HOKA and GU hailing from Savannah, GA. He was the 2019 USATF 100 Mile Trail National Champion, 2017 USATF Ted Corbitt Ultrarunner of the year, and is the 3x champion at the legendary Javelina Jundred, where he also holds the course record. He is also a running coach who has helped athletes podium at the USTAF 100 Mile Road National Championships, Yeti 100, and Javelina Jundred races. And he runs a team of coaches under his Patrick Reagan Running brand. Plus, he is the host of the Podcast, Tortoise and the Hare. In this episode, Patrick breaks down his biggest tips when it comes to maintaining an optimal pace during your ultras, how to approach nutrition in training and in your races, and how he’s approaching his 4th Javelina Jundred race coming up. Huge thank you to Patrick for being on the show! Check out Patrick’s coaching services: https://patrickreaganrunning.com/coaching Follow Patrick on IG: https://www.instagram.com/patrickreaganrunning/ Check out Patrick’s Podcast: https://tr.ee/1eiCxky49y Check out HOKA: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Check out GU: https://guenergy.com

If you’re looking to accomplish a massive goal in your ultra career (or in your life), then this is the episode for you! Our guest today is Callie Vinson, who is no stranger when it comes to setting huge goals and accomplishing them. Not only did she most recently complete the grueling Moab 240 race, but she also transformed her mind and body throughout the process of losing 200 pounds prior to her diving into the ultra world. She has also accomplished multiple ultra races and inspires thousands of people documenting her journey on social media. In this episode, Callie breaks down how she was able to build healthy habits that helped her lose 200 pounds and reach her ultra goals, how she pushed through the low points at Moab 240, and her mental tricks that help her make the most out of all of her ultras and adventures. Huge thanks to Callie for coming on the show! Follow Callie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie_fornia/ Follow Callie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trailrunninggirl

Annie Hughes is solidifying herself as one of the best ultrarunners in the sport, placing first at every ultra she has competed in so far in 2022! And these ultras she’s winning are some of the toughest in the sport: Cocodona 250, Run Rabbit Run, and The High Lonesome 100 included. Plus, she has also nabbed wins at the Moab 240 and Leadville 100 in 2021, helping her to be ranked as the #3 top ultrarunner of the year in 2021. An absolutely incredible resume, and she’s just getting started! So, what have been the keys to her success throughout her epic wins? In this episode, Annie joins us to break that all down. And she also shares some epic stories from her races to give us a glimpse of what it’s like to dig deep in the midst of some of the toughest ultras. On top of being an incredibly talented runner, Annie is also a coach for Sharman Ultra, where she is helping athletes hit their goals when it comes to running. She is also an athlete for HOKA. Huge thank you to Annie! Follow Annie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/annie.a.hughes/ To work with Annie as a coach, check out Sharman Ultra: https://www.sharmanultra.com/anniehughes Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Today’s guest is no stranger to massive running challenges! He’s ran across America, completed 218 consecutive half marathons in a row, and has threw his hat in the ring for multiple 100 mile races. But on top of that, he’s also a race director of one of the most unique and highly anticipated new ultras of 2023: The Kauai 50. Brady Silverwood is an ultrarunner, content creator, entrepreneur, author and race director whose most recent project is launching the Kauai 50 Miler; a gorgeous, yet challenging, 50 mile road race through the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai. Plus, there’s a ton of prize money involved in this race, with first place grabbing their chance at $15,000, proving to be one of the largest purses in the ultrarunning community. In this episode, Brady discusses how he was able to accomplish all of his incredible running challenges, what his biggest lessons were along his journey for those looking to accomplish their own challenges, and a look into the Kauai 50 miler. Huge thank you to Brady for making this happen! Sign-up for the Kauai 50 miler here (Use code: EVERYDAY for a discount): https://www.thekauai50.com/ Follow Brady on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradymsilverwood/ Follow Brady on TikTok :https://www.tiktok.com/@rlforrestgump?lang=en Brady’s book: https://www.amazon.com/NINE-lessons-learned-running-across/dp/B08CPCBSMG Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When it comes to fielding advice on training for an ultramarathon, Scott Traer is one of the go-to guys in the sport to listen to. With an impressive ultra running career with epic accomplishments including securing a Golden Ticket at Black Canyon 100k, placing in the top 10 at Western States 100, and winning the Hennepin 100, he has built a name for himself as one of the most notable runners in the sport. Scott Traer is also a UESCA certified coach who helps endurance athletes accomplish their biggest goals through his RunFastah coaching business. He is also the Race Director of the Desert Runner Trail series run by Aravaipa Running in Arizona. And the most notable event he’s leading later this year? The McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 Miler - where the first place male and female will receive a 1-year sponsorship to Salomon; an epic prize for any amateur runner! In this episode, Scott not only breaks down everything about Frenzy, but he also dives into how he approaches his training, the keys to nail your next ultra on race day, and how to optimally hydrate so that you perform excellently. Huge thanks to Scott for making this happen! Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runfastah/ Work with Scott as a coach: http://www.runfastah.com/ Sign up for the McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 Miler: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/mcdowell-mountain-frenzy/

Heart rate is one of the most important metrics to track when it comes to training for an ultramarathon. It can be a sign of your overall fitness, day-to-day fatigue, and can help you gauge intensity zones during your run workouts. So, how do you utlize heart rate when it comes to training for an ultramarathon? There are a lot of different schools of thought when it comes to this, but I’ll share the science, what’s worked for me, and what I’ve seen other successful ultra runners do when it comes to heart rate training. That way, you’ll know exactly how to incorporate it next time you hit the trails, the track, or the road. In this episode, I cover how to assess if heart rate training is the best method for you (hint: it’s not for everyone), how to use heart rate to measure your fitness, and what optimal heart rates you should be shooting for in your training sessions. Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

When it comes to mountain races, one race stands out above them all: the legendary UTMB starting in Chamonix, France. Covering 107 miles and 32,000+ ft of climbing, it challenges even the best of the best runners in the sport. And today, we chat with the man who placed 16th in the legendary race in his first (but certainly not his last) finish at UTMB: Jeff Mogavero! Jeff is a professional ultra runner for HOKA, who has nabbed tons of podium finishes at epic races such as Run Rabbit Run and the Broken Arrow 52k. He is also a running coach with Alpine Running Guides, who has helped tons of runners achieve their biggest goals. He also holds the FKT for the Teton Crest Trail, which is one of the most epic long-distance trails in the world. Jeff joins us in this episode coming off of his epic finish at UTMB, and describes his incredible race in detail; including how he pushed through massive adversity to not only finish the race, but to also finish in the top 20. We also discuss his awesome early adventures into the world of ultrarunning, what his training looked like going into UTMB, and how he was able to build massive belief in himself as a runner to accomplish his biggest goals. Huge thank you to Jeff for making this happen! Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmogavero/ Jeff’s Website: https://www.jeffmogavero.com/ Alpine Running Guides: https://www.alpinerunningguides.com/coaching Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

The John Muir Trail is known as one of the most brutal FKTs on a thru-hike to nab in the United States; especially if you’re going for the fastest known time on that trail. It’s short enough to need speed. But the terrain and elevation gain is tough enough to challenge even the most seasoned thru-hiker. So, when Jeff Garmire ventured out to break the unsupported FKT for the JMT, he knew he was in for a challenge. But despite the difficulty of it all, Jeff got it done and secured the FKT in 3 days, 47 minutes, and 56 seconds. Jeff Garmire is one of the most accomplished thru-hikers of all time, having over 15 FKTs under his belt, including ones on the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, Long Trail, and now, the JMT. He has also completed the Calender Year Triple Crown, which consists of completing the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail all in one calendar year. He is also the author of the book, Free Outside, which chronicles his Calendar Year Triple Crown Journey. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the details, stories, and challenges he faced on his JMT unsupported FKT. Plus, he shares how he was able to get over the mental challenges that came from starting and completing the challenge. And he shares the importance of doing big challenges that scare the heck out of you. This is an episode you do not want to miss! Jeff is also coming out with a new film called Free Outside, which documents his unsupported FKT of the Colorado Trail in an epic production that captures the challenge in a way where no unsupported FKT has been documented before. Here’s the link to check out the trailer for Free Outside: https://freeoutside.com/film/ Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreeoutside/ Check out Jeff’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1733487506/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1733487506&linkCode=as2&tag=gar151520-20&linkId=6bee6188005501a108671fe727591857 Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/