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Becoming Ultra

Becoming Ultra is all about that first Ultra. We follow other runners training for their first Ultra, interview race directors of Ultra's, talk training tips, and just about anything for that next, very long, step.
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Now displaying: March, 2019
Mar 30, 2019

Scott and Steph talk about all the goings on and more on this weekly show!

Mar 28, 2019

Kathryn is a runner and athlete with some legit experience and she still comes into the call with tons of great, insightful questions.  Should she get hiking poles?  Nutrition?  When should she do her strength work?  It was a great call and most runners will be able to relate!

Mar 28, 2019

Trevor is nailing the early training.  Since he started the training fairly limited due to a hernia surgery we wanted to be sure to ramp him up slowly. The only big point in the call was a tight spot in his glutes so we talk about that a bit as well as the upcoming training!

Mar 28, 2019

If you are ready to learn from the best on how to implement discipline into your life then follow Jocko Willink and be inspired to be your best. 

 

Resources and Links:

Jocko Podcast- www.jockopodcast.com

Instagram- @jockowillink

Books

-Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual by Jocko Willink

-Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

-The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

-Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink

-Way of the Warrior Kid; Mark's Mission by Jocko Willink

 

Mar 28, 2019

Julia works hard behind the scenes, but what is Julia like? Steph dives in, in this in-person interview while showcasing the Blue Ridge Marathon. The marathon is in its 10th year running, literally. What makes it special? Why should trail runners consider this one? Hope y'all enjoy this special episode!

Mar 26, 2019

We were born to be fierce...you just need to find your fierceness and let it out. Today I talk about the people in my life that inspire me to be fierce

Links and Resources:

Follow me @be.ultra.living on Instagram for more information and inspiration on ultra living.

Mar 25, 2019

Ileana is off to a great start in her training.  We did, however, need to clear up some things about what strength/core day meant to her!  Enjoy the show!

Mar 22, 2019

Chelsea is in week two of training with Ellie for her first ultra and things are looking great.  Her knee is better and her running partner is strong.  She also upgraded her GPS so we talk about that as well!

Mar 22, 2019

Jackie is adjusting to a new schedule and new priorities as many runners do early with a coach dictating their efforts.  Over three weeks she has consistently gotten better and made the adjustments.  She has many questions about early training and how to attack it!  Enjoy.

Mar 22, 2019

What to think about when you have time to think?  That is much of what goes on for the taper for many runners.  So, we talk about mindset for a good portion of today's call. Enjoy!

Mar 21, 2019

Nutrition is a huge component to our life that can make a difference in how we perform physically and emotionally.  Make sure you are fueling your body to provide it the nutrients it needs for energy and recovery.  I provide tips on how to assure you are giving yourself the best advantage to fuel your day with good foods and good habits.  This is definitely a topic we will address several more times.

 

Links and Resources:

Follow me @be.ultra.living on Instagram for more information and inspiration on ultra living.

My favorite Instagram Food

@tastyyummies

@meateatertv

@therealfoodrds

@thehealthyhaff

@wildandwhole

@crockpot

Mar 20, 2019

Candy has a lot going on with deadlines before her husband undergoes a foot surgery that will take him out of commission for a little while.  We talk about flex and off days and how she can best approach her training during these busy times!

Mar 18, 2019

Heather is early in her training with Liza but we still have a great conversation about core strength, back strength, and how she deals with her migraines.  All things we know many runners could be going through.

 

Want to support the show!  We'd love that.  Here is our Patreon account.

Mar 18, 2019

Beast Mode Challenge

Pick one of the three challenges to complete this week to push yourself outside your comfort zone and feel amazed with what you CAN do!

#1 Stair Challenge- Run up 10 flights (more or less but 10 if you have 10) and when you get to the top do 10 burpees...repeat 10 times to get a total of 100 burpees and a LOT of stairs.  Do this at least twice this week and feel the burn!!!

 

#2 Strength Workouts- Pick 3 workouts (pushups, pull ups, lunges, squats, burpees, etc.) and do 10 of each every hour for 8 hours.  Complete this workout at least 3 times this week to get your heart pumping throughout the day, build strength and feel great!

 

#3 Walk/Run- Walk/Run for at least 30 minutes every day this week.

 

Links and Resources:

Follow me @be.ultra.living on Instagram for more information and inspiration on ultra living.

 

Mar 15, 2019

Scott and Steph sit down to talk about the week that was from comparing The Dawn Wall, a movie about rock climbing in Yosemite, to running to what to do when your shoes are crazy muddy.  We get to talking about other running things as well.  Also, our new training program, The First Half, is now available for pre sale.  It goes live on April 1st but if you order early, we are giving a $30 discount!  It's a comprehensive training program for beginners to run their first half marathon on the way to a potential first Ultra!

 

Links:

The Dawn Wall

iTunes

The First Half Training Program

Mar 14, 2019

Kathryn already has our utmost respect.  As a special needs teacher that works as a server on the weekends she knows how to get the most out of her days.  Today, we get to know her and her goals. Enjoy!

Mar 14, 2019

We bring on Liza Howard to answer questions our very own Ginger Gutting has about her upcoming Umstead 100 miler.  Being that Liza holds the course record, we thought it would be pretty cool for them to connect.  Enjoy the show!

Mar 14, 2019

I believe with 100% conviction that every person has the ability and potential to be their best self.  This is not smoke and mirrors...I truly believe, because I've seen people defy the odds and I've been there myself pushing through struggles and climbing over walls to get to the other side.  Join me on this podcast to hear more about how believing in yourself can change your life. 

Links and Resources:

Follow me @be.ultra.living on Instagram for more information and inspiration on ultra living. 

Mar 11, 2019

What are your big goals? What are your barriers? Have you taken an honest look at your life and assessed where you are and where you want to be. Assessing and finding balance in these areas is a good start: Family, Social, Intellectual, Physical/Health, Spiritual, Financial and Career.  In this podcast I will give you some ideas on how to start finding balance in this crazy busy life we live.

Links and Resources:

Follow me @be.ultra.living on Instagram for more information and inspiration on ultra living.

Wheel of Life
http://freshtakeoncontent.com/wheel-of-life-goals/

Follow Jessica Vasa @todaywasmeaningful for a fresh and positive perspective on healthy living.

Mar 9, 2019

Scott and Steph hop on to talk about current running events, challenges, and more on this newest installment with Becoming Ultra!  It's a weekly show!

Mar 9, 2019

This is the first Be Ultra podcast by Shanna Sears.  She talks about how Becoming Ultra isn't only about running your first ultra marathon race...it is also about becoming your ultra self.  She addressesinst how fear can create barriers to your dreams and ways to manage those nasty fears that hold us back. 

Links and Resources

Follow  @be.ultra.living on Instagram for more information and inspiration on ultra living. 

Unbroken- Motivational Video
https://youtu.be/26U_seo0a1g


Mar 9, 2019

Chelsea and Ellie get to meet for the first time and Scott and Ellie get to learn as much about Chelsea as they can on this first call. If this one is any indication of the season to come, it's gonna be a fun one!  Enjoy.

Mar 8, 2019

Ileana reached out because she has a big goal of running the 3 day stage race in Colorado called the Transrockies Run.  We go over basic training needs as well as some of the course overview on this first call.  Enjoy!

Mar 6, 2019

Jackie has a crazy schedule that most because of it would never try to train for something big.  But, she is driven and ready to train for some big epic goals.  This is her first coaching call.  We hope you learn something and as always, thanks for listening.

Mar 5, 2019

The idea of being ultra when we aren't running is something we dive into as coaches and runners every day. We wanted to bring a resource that covers just that.  Listen to learn more about our newest installment!

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