Have you done your research? Today, we talk about how you can use race reports to help with your training on the physical and mental end of running your first ultra.
What should you do when you are hurt during training or a training run? Unfortunately, Ian has some fresh advice.
The power of rucking and how to use the training as a skill to make you faster on race day.
What big training runs are coming up for Grady?
A new Instagram handle we have a little fun with!
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Some tips for running in the rain that you may have needed to hear again. Liza's close encounter with a tornado recently. Lots of animals get mentioned and make cameo's on the show. Rebecca has a PT buddy that did an assessment on her form and shoes. Also, upcoming training goals for Rebecca.
On this episode our guest lost his dad at a fairly young age and had his first child around the same time. It was time for a lifestyle change, big time. Hear his story about how he did it and what his first ultra was like.
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Ian Sharman and his running client, Grady Carden have a chance to talk about a recent analysis done on his stride to nip any issues he may create for himself down the road in the bud. We go on to talk about some things you can do to improve your biomechanics and how doing so can help in the long run!
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Tina decided that this just wasn't for her and lucky for us, she figured it out after the first episode of the show. Luckily, one of our other finalists was still very interested in Becoming Ultra, so, we introduce her on today's show. Becoming Ultra follows the journey to becoming an ultra runner from day one of training!
Every once in awhile when our parent Athlete On Fire has a show that speaks to the Becoming Ultra audience, we release it over here. Jim Walmsley is a thoughtful, humble, and competitive runner that finds ways to relate to runners of all levels during this interview.
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Our guest is from New Jersey and she shares her story of never running to reaching her first ultra, and now, 50 milers to her credit. Listen to her systematic approach and how she made it happen from her training to her support system.
My First Ultra is a part of the Becoming Ultra family.
Grady and Tina. One from Alabama and one from Texas. One with a kid at home, school, and work. One with a wife and pup running buddy. Both with a similar goal. Meet the runners of season 4 of Becoming Ultra where we follow the journey of a couple runners from the start of their training to race day!
My First Ultra is a purely entertaining account of random runners and their first ultra. Whether they completed it or failed horribly we figure someone out there will learn something. Did they hallucinate, eat enough, chafe their little legs off? Listen and find out! Warning...eff bombs on this episode. She couldn't help herself.
Be sure to check out the home front at www.becomingultra.com
On this episode our host talks about why running in an organized event isn't always the best option. Sometimes you just need to run for your self and leave the extrinsic motivators out of the equation. Also, the team people from all over the country (yes we can say that now) are signing up for and why Scott is running 62 miles on his dad's birthdays. His why's may be similar to yours.
On this episode we sort through all of the applications and finally, to two lucky runners who will be featured as the Becoming Ultra Season 4 runners! What is their "why"? Are they too experienced? Did someone pee on the floor? Yeah, you'll just have to listen to this one!
The community in the ultra running world is always considered top of the sporting world. Hear about some niche communities on today's show.
Learn all about the newest season that follows 2 runners on their goal to running their first ultra.
When trail running is of value by itself and you want to share that fact with the running world and veterans you make something happen. In this case, the Band Of Runners Trail Camp was launched. Learn from the runners who are making this concept a reality and why they decided to go for it. Coming in 2017!
On this episode we have a chance to sit down and talk about asthma. Opinions, facts and some bigger picture thoughts on how to live with the ailment as a runner. Warren has had asthma his whole life and with a few recents changes in his diet he hasn't used his meds for over 3 years. Other considerations such as the money it makes for big pharma and more.
Becoming Ultra is a resource for runners of all levels, and especially newbie ultra runners!
When Steven Wiseman started training for the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 miler he was 40 pounds heavier and had only barely run a half marathon. How has this process of training for an ultra changed him and those around him? What is next for him? Listen to today's show. Thanks!
If I told you today that in 6 months you would be running 50 miles, and the longest you have run to date is a half marathon, could you do it? Well, our runner for season 3, Steven Wiseman, is about to find out this weekend. We chat about what the last few days look like with his coach, Liza Howard. Mental and physical prep the week of and up to the start line and he tells us who he is running for. Enjoy the show.
Warren Pole of 33 Shake have been a partner with us at Becoming Ultra for almost a year. He catches us up on how business is going for the endurance nutrition product as well as what the holidays are like in London. Nutrition tips for the holiday season and a nice little hook up for listeners!
Look, Liza has no problem if you are wearing basketball shorts and cotton socks and you pass her. It's just that, this doesn't usually happen. A show about trusting a diagnoses and when no, you aren't getting old, you aren't fat, and you aren't out of shape. Listening to our bodies and when we should, and should not push. There is also a case for finishing even when it isn't pretty.
This show and all others in the series are about helping first time ultra runners and runners in general. Thanks for listening.
Steven is surprised about something he didn't plan for for his first marathon. You will probably be able to relate. That and more from his first marathon. Liza and Scott are just here for comic relief today.
Liza and Scott share stories from their first marathon, that just happened to be the same one. Steven is gearing up for his first marathon ever and it is just a part of his training. Also, what are some thoughts on recovery. Thanks for joining us on the Becoming Ultra show!
On this episode we have a chance to see what the fuss was all about at the Team RWB Trail running camp. What did Liza and Steven learn from the coaches and runners? What in the heck is runners flu? If anything. Also, how facing the toughest things in life makes us all better for it. We hope you enjoy the show.
It was like Christmas speaking with the legend Andrew Hamilton and satisfying our (okay, Tory's) obsession with 14ers and FKTs. The Nolan's and 14er record holder humbly inspires and educates us on how to be a badass male unicorn.
The girls are back on Becoming Ultra to share some more adventure in the world of ultra running and adventure.
Our host had an experience on the treadmill and the same day found some science to support it. Is fatigue totally in your head? Also, DNFing is such a daunting concept. Most of us have been there or will be one day but what about focusing on the startline and letting the cards fall where they may.
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