Rhonda Bompensa-Zimmerman is fairly new to ultra-running. She has been putting in the work and taking on some big challenges, most recently, Sedona Canyons 125. On this podcast we learn how Rhonda made her way to trail running and the impact it has had on her life, how running has been crucial for her healing. She reflects on the pivotal moment she stepped out of her comfort zone and said yes to a group run. Rhonda shares the many ways she has embraced the trail running community. We also talk about navigation struggles (we have all had them). This is a story of no matter where you are in life you can change the direction, set goals, work hard, and find yourself in the process.
We have the pleasure of introducing Erin to the world. She is an educator that grew up on a family farm not too far from Washington D.C. Today, we just get to know her as we will be talking lots of running in the coming months. We hope you enjoy!
We welcome back Scott Hagerty to the podcast to give us a recap of the Earth Day Buckle Mania, his 8th 100 mile race. Scott’s knack for finding the coolest races makes for a good race report. We also learn a little about the Race Director for this one.
Nutrition coach Abby and Scott answer the question, "What is the best way to fuel and eat in general after races and big efforts?" We talk about fueling so often and really enjoyed the question. We know during these big events we are running at a big deficit so how do we use our nutrition for better recovery and energy after these efforts was a fun conversation! If you have any questions, let us know!
Join us as we recap our latest adventures! Sometimes we get to do fun things too! :)
Tara is a Becoming Ultra coaching client from the west coast. She calls in today to ask Coach Abby and Scott the best way to drop some weight to be more efficient for big running goals. It's a popular question we get as coaches so we hope you take something away for your own goals! Thanks for listening.
Joe Hardin is a husband, father of two, ultrarunner, aspiring writer, and an artist. He is also an advocate for addiction recovery and a plant-based lifestyle.
We spoke with Joe about his journey to sobriety and the impact it has had on his life. He shared how he discovered ultras and the support he receives from the ultra-running community. Joe is genuine, relatable, and full of wisdom. We are excited to see what the future holds for him and hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
Amanda and her coach Addie Bracy talk about the day Amanda became an ultra runner. The highs and lows and everything in between. We hope you enjoy!