Everyday Ultra

If you’re an endurance athlete, there’s no doubt you’re spending a ton of time when it comes to training. And sometimes, spending all of that time out on the trails or the roads can lead to a sense of burnout, lack of enjoyment, or a feeling of stagnation. But, with a shift in your mindset and approaching the way you train, you can not only avoid burning out in your training; but you can also deepen your love for running and endurance. And in this episode, we feature hybrid athlete, ultrarunner, and content creator, Mak Smith on the podcast who delivers an absolute masterclass when it comes to deepening your love for endurance in a sustainable way. Mak has completed multiple ultramarathons, competes at the Elite level in Spartan Races and HYROX races, and also ventures into the world of backpacking. She is extremely popular on TikTok and social media, as her unwavering authenticity through her content and sharing her journey has grabbed the hearts of thousands. Plus, she is also the host of the podcast, Gremlin Talk, where she covers everything from embracing your inner wildness, to navigating dating in your twenties to, developing a healthy relationship with running and training. Throughout her way, Mak has found a way to approach training for all of these sports that leaves her more fulfilled and joyous; and in this episode she covers how you can do the same thing in your training. Follow Mak on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makontherun Follow Mak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maksheasmith/ Listen to Mak’s Podcast, Gremlin Talk: https://linktr.ee/makenassmith PREPD Hydration - Get 10% off with code: JOE10: https://prepdhydration.com.au/

When it comes to the best of the best in ultrarunning, Zach Bitter is a name that undoubtedly is included in that list. Known for his incredibly fast times out on the trails and the track in ultra-distances, Zach has accomplished some incredible feats in the world of ultrarunning. To name a few of his many accomplishments, Zach has broken the record for fastest 100 mile time at 11 hours, 19 minutes, and 13 seconds. He broke the 12 hour record for miles ran in that timeframe at 104.88 miles. And he is a three time National Champion, winning the 50 mile distance twice and the 100km distance once. He is also a running coach who works with tons of athletes to help them hit their running goals and crush their races. In fact, Zach is my current running coach and helped me accomplish my first 100 mile finish! On top of that, Zach also hosts the Human Performance Outliers Podcast, where he features the world’s top athletes to share how their best tips and strategies for high performance. Plus, he’s been featured on The Joe Rogan Podcast, and has been the coach to many influential athletes, such as Nick Bare. So, to say the least, it was so special to have him on the Everyday Ultra podcast! In this episode, Zach shares his training philosophy and what has led to his own success, how you can run a faster ultramarathon, and mental tricks that you can use to hack your brain to keep pushing whenever it gets tough. Whether you’re a beginner to the world of ultrarunning, or a seasoned veteran of the sport, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Zach’s Website: https://zachbitter.com/ Work with Zach as your coach, or invest in one of his training plans: https://zachbitter.com/coaching Listen to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast: https://zachbitter.com/hpo Follow Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbitter/

The Arizona Trail is known as one of the gnarliest, most volatile, and grueling long trails in the United States. So, getting an FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the AZT is a tall, difficult order. But very recently, Katie Brown absolutely smashed the self-supported female FKT on the AZT in an astonishing 17 days, 19 hours, and 52 minutes! And today, she is our guest on the show. Katie Brown is an ultrarunner, accomplished thru-hiker, and endurance athlete who has completed tons of the world’s most epic trails, such as the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. And most recently, she completed the Arizona Trail, grabbing the self-supported female FKT. In this episode, Katie breaks down her entire FKT journey on the Arizona Trail, how she was able to bounce back quickly from the low points, and what her biggest takeaways were from the entire experience. Follow Katie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaytebrown/ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

It’s no surprise that ultrarunning takes a ton of time to dedicate towards training, racing, and recovery. And sometimes, if left unchecked, the busy schedule of an ultrarunner can stray all of the other aspects of life away; including personal relationships. But, there are ways to stay on track with your training while also maintaining amazing personal relationships. And that is exactly what our guests cover today in our episode. Today, we have on Melody and Jacob Bateman on the podcast! They are a married couple who are both ultrarunners, and often train and race with each other. They have completed an 100 mile race together, and share their tips and insights with other aspiring ultrarunners through their own podcast, The Trail to 100 Podcast. In this episode, Melody and Jacob discuss how they are able to approach their own romantic relationship while maintaining their ultra training schedules, how they were able to complete their self-supported 100 mile race together, and tips on how you can crush your first 100 mile race (regardless if you do it with your partner or not) Check out the Trail to 100 Podcast: https://trailto100.buzzsprout.com/ Follow Jacob and Melody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailto100/ Get 10% off your order of PREPD Hydration with code: JOE10 at https://prepdhydration.com.au/ Follow Joe on Instagram: @joecorcione

In endurance, the whole game changes when you attempt a challenge that spans multiple days. Whether it’s a 200+ mile trail race, a long fastpacking trip, or a thru-hike, you’ll be facing a ton of obstacles that never appear on a traditional 1-day ultra. And if there’s someone who has mastered conquering those obstacles in multi-day events (while also having a hell of a lot of fun doing it), it’s today’s guest: Jeff Garmire. Jeff is a pro endurance athlete and an accomplished thru-hiker who has broken 17 trail records, including the Colorado Trail Unsupported FKT, the Arizona Trail self-supported FKT, and Long Trail unsupported FKT. He’s also completed the Calendar Triple Crown which consists of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Continental Divide all in one year. And most recently, he placed 5th in the Cocodona 250, which was his second completion of that race. This dude is simply incredible! Jeff is also the founder of backpackingroutes.com, which is a website that’ll help you find your next backpacking routes and adventures. He is also the author of the book, The Free Outside. In this episode, Jeff discusses his best advice to tackling multi-day endurance events, how he approaches training for these events, and what his favorite mental hacks are for tricking your brain to keep going when you hit the inevitable low points. Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreeoutside/ Visit Backpacking Routes to find your next adventure: backpackingroutes.com Jeff’s book, The Free Outside: http://freeoutside.com/jeff-garmire/free-outside-a-trek-against-time-and-distance/ Jeff’s website: http://freeoutside.com/ To get 10% off PREPD Hydration, use code JOE10 for any one time purchase at checkout here: https://prepdhydration.com.au/

One of the holy grail adventures of ultrarunning is Grand Canyon’s Rim to Rim to Rim: a 47-ish mile adventure with 12,000+ feet of elevation gain that takes runners from one rim of the canyon to the other, and then back to the starting point. Known for its jaw-dropping views, wildly volatile temperature, and brutal climbs, it makes for one of the most unforgettable experiences an ultrarunner can have. I recently completed Rim to Rim to Rim for the very first time with three of my amazing friends, and it was the journey of a lifetime. I know that a ton of listeners would like to complete the challenge one day, so I decided to compile everything someone needs to know and prepare for it in this episode. I chat about when the best time of year to go is, what you need to be careful of, what gear you should bring, a description of the course, mistakes we made (so you don’t have to make them) and so much more. On top of that, I give a recap of our day in the canyon to tell you what it was like. Plus, I even bring on the three savages who completed this run with me: Jordan Moon, Kimo Clark, and Benjamin Holmgren. They all share their perspective about the run, the hilarious stories that ensued, and their biggest lessons learned from the day. They are awesome guys indeed. All in all, if you’re thinking about doing this run: do it. And this episode will set you up for success. Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Follow Benjamin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminholmgren/ Follow Kimo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tru.xlife/ Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamericanrunner/

One of the toughest accomplishments to achieve in ultrarunning is securing a Golden Ticket spot to Western States 100 by placing in the top 2 of the Canyons 100K race. And today’s guest recently accomplished that feat, even though the race was only his first 100K ever! Adam Peterman is a HOKA athlete who has been taking the ultrarunning world by storm over the last few years in his early career. He won the JFK 50 miler in 2021, nearly breaking a seemingly unreachable course record. And in this year, he took first place at the Canyons 100K race to secure his spot at Western States 100, where he will no doubt be a top contender to look out for in an already stacked field. And in this episode, we dive into Adam’s approach to training and preparation for big races, how he tackles negative thoughts during the middle of a race or on training runs, and what he’s focusing on going into Western States 100. Huge thank you to Adam for making this episode happen! Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampeterman_/?hl=en Check out Adam on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/46782302 Check out Hoka: Hoka.com Follow Joe on Instagram: @joecorcione

This year’s Cocodona 250 was absolutely epic. With a stacked field of some of the best runners in the nation, there was no doubt it was going to be an incredible display of endurance over the course of 250 miles. And today’s guest is the guy who came out on top to win the race in less than 60 hours! Today, we’re chatting with Joe McConaughy, best known as “The Stringbean” in the ultrarunning community. Joe is not only an accomplished ultrarunner, but also an accomplished thru-hiker/fastpacker who has amassed FKTs on the Arizona Trail, Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Coast Trail and more. On top of an amazing ultrarunning career, Joe also runs his own coaching business to help other aspiring runners to accomplish their biggest goals. In this episode, Joe discusses his entire journey through Cocodona 250, the strategies he used to help him get through the low points in the race, and how he capitalized on his lead in the race to secure the sub-60 hour effort. Stringbean’s website: https://thestringbean.co/ Stringbean’s coaching options: https://thestringbean.co/coaching/ Follow Stringbean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestring.bean/ Check out Brooks Running: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us Watch Stringbean’s Appalachian Trail documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCy7ASKYLto

I’ve asked tons of ultrarunners what their #1 tip is for being a better athlete every day. And the most common answer by far? Be more consistent. Meaning, you make running a part of your routine, and you stick with it on a near daily basis. Our guest today, Andrew Glaze, is the perfect example of what it means to be consistent, as he is currently on a 111-week streak of running 100 mile weeks! Totally crazy. Andrew is one of the most passionate ultrarunners you’ll ever meet, as his love for running is unmatched. He has completed tons of ultra races, logged an insane amount of miles on his feet (with him ranking in the top 10 in the world on Strava at times), and documents his entire journey for all to be inspired by on social media. On top of being an avid ultrarunner, he is also a firefighter/first responder and shows up as a loving husband and father to his family. He lives by the amazing phrase: “smile or you’re doing it wrong”, and his incredible energy has inspired thousands on social media, gaining him over 100k followers on TikTok. In this episode, Andrew talks about how he’s able to stay so consistent with his running (so you can too), how he manages his time to get in his training and still show up fully in his job and family, and why running slow is actually the key to performing better. Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amglaze/ Follow Andrew on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glazeruns

It’s one thing to win a race. But it’s a whole new game when it comes to breaking course records. And our guest for this episode can tell you all about that, as she recently broke the female solo record for a 290 mile race called The Speed Project last March. Today’s guest is Shelby Farrell, who is an athlete, ultrarunner, Adidas crew runner, and is the Partnerships Marketing Manager for COROS Global. Shelby has completed tons of marathons, ultramarathons, Cocodona 250, and most recently, The Speed Project on a solo attempt. She lives life to the fullest, embodies the mentality of a hunter, and is never afraid to back down on a challenge. In this episode, Shelby discusses the full recap of her record-breaking run at The Speed Project (along with how she did it), what it’s like to really dial in a race and crew strategy that works, and the amazing benefits that come from using cannabis while running. Follow Shelby on IG: @shelbzzf Check out Shelby’s website: https://www.shelbzzf.com/about Check out COROS (the best running watch out there, for real): https://coros.com/