Everyday Ultra

487 miles, 90,000 ft of elevation gain, in a stunning 6 days, 15 hours, and 8 minutes. That is what Kyle Curtin just accomplished as he broke the fastest known time record for the Colorado Trail. To pull of this amazing feat, Kyle had to have an iron-clad mindset, a dialed in strategy, a well-oiled team, and a relentless focus on moving forward. And he was able to pull it all off in the adventure of a lifetime. Kyle not only planned and executed well for this race, but he also leaned on his extensive accomplishments in his running career, including top 10 finish at Western States 100, top 10 finish at Tor Des Geants, Course Record for Tahoe 200, FKT on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and many other wins and podium finishes. He is also a pro athlete for Altra, Tailwind, and Superganix. In this episode, Kyle shares the stories from the trail, tips to dial in your own logistics, mindset, and nutrition, and how he was able to pull off one of the best performances in ultrarunning for 2024. Huge thank you to Kyle for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to work with Joe as your coach for your next ultra? Send an inquiry to ⁠everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com⁠ Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 40% off your order before all of the stock is gone! https://playonrelief.com/?ref=joecorcione Try Ketone-IQ and get 30% off your order and a free 6 pack by going to Ketone.com/Everydayultra Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com Follow Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingofthecarbs/

Running in the heat is TOUGH. We’ve all been there on those hot runs that just feel harder, slower, and well, hotter.  And since heat has a significant impact on our running performance, it’s super important to take the right steps to make sure your training is still solid, that you’re preventing dehydration and overheating, but ultimately, allowing yourself to perform to the best of your capability on the hot runs and races. In this episode, Everyday Ultra coaches and UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coaches, Joe Corcione and Liz Myers, chat about strategies to help you manage the heat while running. They also discuss how you can optimize your running performance in the heat, how you can adapt your body to better handle heat, and how to apply cooling strategies to regulate your body temperature. Liz and Joe live in Florida and Arizona, respectively, so this is a topic they’ve had to implement nearly every day of running. Thank you so much for listening! SHOW NOTES: Want to work with Joe or Liz as your coach for your next ultra? Send an inquiry to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Follow Liz on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/itslizmyers/ Try Janji Apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code ULTRA at playonrelief.com

Life can be super busy as ultrarunners. With tons of priorities like work, family, and significant others; it can seem like we are tight on time and the training and racing may be tough to get in. For Rachel Drake, it is something that she takes on every day. Not only is she an incredible runner who recently placed top 10 at Western States 100 and won the Black Canyon 100K earlier this year; but she is also a mother, a wife, and full-time professional in the medical field. And she has taken on life in a way where running and life both ebb and flow together in ways where she's able to show up for the important things fully. In this episode, Rachel shares how she's able to balance life and running, epic stories from her time at the Western States 100, and how she's able to stay calm and not panic when things go wrong. Huge thank you to Rachel for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? To inquire, send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Follow Joe on IG:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠ Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Try Ketone-IQ and get 30% off your subscription order and a free 6 pack by going to ketone.com/everydayultra Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com Follow Rachel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelraedrake/

Nutrition and hydration is one of the most important things to nail down when it comes to running an ultra. Why? Well, the number one cause for people not finishing an ultra is due to stomach issues. And given all of the nutritional information out there, it can seem tough to nail down a true strategy that will work! That's why we're chatting with The Running Dietitian, Amy Goblirsch, on today's episode! Amy is registered dietitian, ultrarunner, and nutrition expert who has helped tons of athletes nail their nutrition strategy for their races. And in this episode, she shares the amounts of carbs, calories, and protein you should look to get in for your races and runs, how to stay best hydrated out there on your long runs, and what to do to avoid GI issues or bonking in your running so you can optimize your performance. Huge thank you to Amy for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: SHOW NOTES: Want to be coached by me or my team for your next ultramarathon? Send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com to inquire. Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Try Janji Apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com Try Näak Nutrition and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at naak.com Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code ULTRA at playonrelief.com Follow Amy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_running_dietitian/ Amy's Website: runningdietitian.com

One of the best ways to push through low points in an ultramarathon? Focus.  But what do you actually focus on? And how do you not lose focus when you are in the middle of the pain cave in an ultramarathon? Today, we chat with Ketone-IQ Co-Founder and CEO, Michael Brandt, who is also an endurance athlete who has multiple sub 3 marathon results and tons of accomplished endurance performances. And in this episode, Michael shares tons of mental tips that will help you stay focused on your training runs and races, so that you can push through whenever it gets difficult. Although one part of that is using Ketones (which we talk about in this episode), Michael also shares a ton of ways to build mental strength and focus in an ultra even without using Ketones. And he shares tips to optimize your nutrition to help you perform better on the trails and in life. As a disclaimer, The Everyday Ultra Podcast is partnered with Ketone-IQ, but this episode shys away from a sales-pitch, and more so is on the educational side. Thank you so much to Michael for coming on the show! SHOW NOTES: Want to be coached by me or my team for your next ultramarathon? Send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com to inquire. Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Try Ketone-IQ and get 30% off your order and a free 6 pack at ketone.com/everydayultra Follow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldbrandt/

When we face setbacks or low points, they are opportunities for us to learn and get stronger. And whether that is through running, work, or life, the same lesson applies.  And bouncing back from setbacks is one of the biggest reasons why Dan LaMorte has become the accomplished runner, comedian, and person that he is today through all the lessons he’s learned along the way.  Going from 300+ pounds to losing tons of weight and finishing multiple ultramarathons, Dan LaMorte is the definition of what it takes when you commit to improving yourself, no matter how hard life gets. And in this episode, Dan shares how he was able to make the mental transformation to change his running and life, lessons he’s learned in some of his most recent ultras, and how he utilizes the power of the mind to accomplish his biggest goals. Dan LaMorte is also an accomplished comedian, amassing followers in the hundreds of thousands as a result of his hilarious content and ability to make people laugh along the way. Huge thank you to Dan for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? To inquire, send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com  Follow Joe on IG:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠ Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 40% off your order this 4th of July Weekend at playonrelief.com Follow Dan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/danlamorte/ Dan’s Website: https://www.danlamorte.com/

Rod Farvard had a breakout performance at Western States, chasing down Jim Walmsley to nab a second place finish in his 4th going at the race. And it was one of the most inspiring performances at the race to date. And one of his biggest keys to success? Building self-belief. Rod had gone through 3 prior races at Western States where he believes that he didn’t give himself a chance to be great. But this year’s race was different. And it showed in the results. In this episode, Rod shares how he built massive self-belief in himself to get on the podium of one of the most competitive races, stories from his day at the race, and a look inside his mindset towards racing and life. Huge thank you to Rod for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? To inquire, send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com  Follow Joe on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠ Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Follow Rod on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rod.farvard/ Rod’s website: https://www.rodfarvardultra.com/

What does it take to never give up in an ultra? And to run a magnificent ultramarathon performance, and train well to give it your best race ever? This episode will be your guide to help you do all of that in more as we learn from one of the best ultra athletes in this game. In this flashback episode from a couple of years ago, we chat with Adam Peterman after winning Western States 100 where he shares his epic story of his race, lessons that helped him perform strong in the race, and his top tips for never giving up. Adam has amassed a tons of amazing accolades in the sport, such as becoming a World Champion Ultrarunner, Winning Western States 100, JFK 50, Speedgoat 50K, and many other very notable races. And while most people may never strive to be an elite athlete, I believe we all deserve the right to train and think like one to take our training seriously. And this episode has it all for you. SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me or my team to help you hit your ultra goals? Send an email to inquire to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Ketone-IQ, save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ at ⁠KETONE.com/EVERYDAYULTRA⁠  Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order by going to playonrelief.com and using code ULTRA at checkout Follow Adam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/adampeterman_/Follow Joe on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/

Nadia Ruiz, an accomplished runner and coach, shares her journey in running and life. From running her first marathon at 14 to becoming a Guinness World Record holder for the youngest person to run 100 marathons,  Nadia's story is inspiring. She emphasizes the importance of belief in oneself and the power of slowing down and reflecting. Nadia encourages people to challenge themselves and find joy in the process. She shares the transformative experience of training for her first Ironman while her father battled cancer, highlighting the importance of perseverance and the impact of a supportive community.  And in this episode, she shares the key tips to sustainable running; AKA, how to recover better, have more fun in the sport, and how to surround yourself with a community that keeps your love for running strong. Huge thank you to Nadia for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? To inquire, send an email to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com  Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Follow Nadia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/irongirlnadia/ Nadia’s Links and Check out Movement is Play: https://linktr.ee/irongirlnadia

Can you run ultramarathons, even if you don’t have any traditional running background? You bet! And Kaleb Stephens is a great example of that. Not only has he completed 13 ultramarathons, but he did that within a 4 year span, coming from a low point in his life where he dealt with depression and wasn’t running frequently. His key to success? Not wanting to live a life on others’ terms. And that has driven him to finish the Cocodona 250 miler, run a sub-20 hour 100 miler at Javelina Jundred, and also complete multiple ultramarathons. And in this episode, Kaleb shares his story on how he was able to make progress in his running journey, how you can find a running community in your life (even if you don’t have runners around you), and how to use doubt as a fuel source to power your biggest dreams. Kaleb Stephens is an ultrarunner, content creator, coach, and community advocate who has amassed the following of tens of thousands of runners. And his mission is to help inspire others to live a life worth living. Huge thank you to Kaleb for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me or my team to help you hit your ultra goals? Send an email to inquire to everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com Try Näak Nutrition and get 20% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at Naak.com Try Ketone-IQ, save 30% off your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ at KETONE.com/EVERYDAYULTRA  Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off your order by going to playonrelief.com and using code ULTRA at checkout Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Follow Kaleb on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kalebs_adventures/