Like every season, this one is coming to a close. Now for the exciting part. Miranda and Nathan are ready to take on the 50 this weekend. Hear how they process the big challenge and prep for the mental aspects as well!
Last year, a bunch of runners, coaches, mentors, veterans, and everyday amazing people convened in the Texas hill country outside of San Antonio for the annual Band Of Runners trail camp. The weekend long event of camaraderie, education, and lots of trail finished with a fun take on the backyard ultras. The event was a 1.07 mile loop t be done in a certain time. Last person standing was crowned the champion. It started out mellow but like any good group of runners and a hint of competitive fire, it got a little crazy out there. This episode was taken from that evening. Goofy and inspiring interviews to try and capture the essence of that night and the camp. We hope you enjoy. And, consider donating to Band Of Runners to keep it rolling!
Brittany has been dealing with injury for quite a while. She has been back at it for the last couple weeks which is amazing to hear. Moriah has her own logistical challenges with COVID and North Dakota but keeps her head up. Ellie coaches them along to their big goals. Season 9 is on the horizon. Stay tuned!
Scott has a call with Whitney and Amanda and they talk about the recent call out challenges, the big back to backs and the confidence from them as well as the course rules for the upcoming 50k.
Ellie catches up with Moriah and Brittany a month before the goal of running a 50k. Many runners go through anxiety and depression and we tackle to topic a bit on the call today.
Ian gets together with Kristina and Emily to talk long runs, mentality on those runs, and the michelin/ninja challenge. The 50k is in 4 weeks!
Miranda and Nathan are reaching new highs in mileage and mental toughness right in the middle of the callout challenges. Disney characters and brats are on the agenda! Enjoy!
Whitney and Amanda are both in the middle of the toughest part of the training with big back to backs and it seems like they are nailing it! We talk mindset for the end of these big runs and what to expect in the near future! Enjoy!
Miranda and Nathan catch up with Amanda and Scott after some of the bigger efforts they have done to date. Feeling like a trail runner is a great place to be in the training cycle!
In a matter of days both Emily and Kristina had mental setbacks in the form of self doubt and major breakthroughs on the back end of those set backs. If you have ever trained for something that seems daunting in running or life we think you will really enjoy this conversation with Ian, Scott and the ladies!
Moriah is dealing with some nerves since we are just past the halfway point in the training. Brittany had her injury checked out via MRI. Ellie gives guidance on both. Enjoy the show.
One of our biggest goals at Becoming Ultra is coming up with fun and unique ways to get people running more and with more meaning. This episode is about the newest concept, a running league. Listen to the short episode to hear how we came up with it and other details to get involved!
Scott catches up with Whitney and Amanda after a pretty eventful couple weeks. Whitney switched it up and ran on paths for her Boston Marathon virtual while Amanda got up high in the Rockies to take part in trail camp. Enjoy!
Amanda Basham checks in with Miranda and Nathan regarding the daunting retesting of the 5k. Nathan has some niggles. Enjoy the show.
A lot is going on with the Basham crew this week. Miranda is oh so close to the sub 8 mile. Nathan has a little heel issue. Amanda has a weird gym. Enjoy the madness!
Ian and his runners, Kristina and Emily, have a chat about prepping for the retest of the mile trial and how to frame long runs within the training programs! Enjoy!
Whitney and Amanda get out and try their luck at a beer mile. Cider's and bubbly stuff make the cut! Enjoy the show.
Nathan and Miranda recount their efforts for the beer mile this week. Have you ever done one? Would you after listening? Enjoy!
Moriah and Brittany both run their beer mile. Find out how it went on the show today!
Emily and Kristina try the beer mile with mixed and entertaining results!
Scott goes over Whitney and Amanda's efforts on their 5k trial and answers more training questions the Season 8.5 runners have!
Coach Ellie Greenwood goes over the efforts of her Season 8.5 runners 5k trials in the second of many challenges they will do throughout the season and training!
Emily and Kristina catch up with Ian on their 5k trials and talk about managing early niggles when big goals are at stake!
We had the chance to catch up with runners Miranda and Nathan and their coach, Amanda Basham. The two runners were able to get their first challenge done with the one mile trial and talk about the first couple weeks of formal coaching!
Coach Ellie Greenwood catches up with Brittany and Moriah for the first call since they got started with the training for their first 50k this year! Enjoy the show.