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Ultra Ladies Podcast23 | Guest: Caffeine Use in Endurance Running & Keren BlountWho likes COFFEE?? Do you use caffeine to boost your energy? Did you know that caffeine can boost your performance? What form of caffeine you determines how much effect it will have. In this episode we ‘nerd out’ on the perks of coffee and caffeine intake with guest Keren Blount, coffee roaster extraordinaire and owner of Runner Coffee Co. Obviously she likes running too (hence the company name)! She’ll teach us how to brew a consistent cup at home and it all begins with the type and grind of beans. Order a bag of ‘Mor...2022-11-011h 01
Ultra Ladies Podcast22 | Guest: Davy Crockett- Ultra Running Women Breaking the Gender BarrierIn this episode, our favorite Ultrarunning Historian Davy Crockett tells about “Historic Women Breaking The Gender Barrier.” Women are still in the minority in the sport, but that is slowly changing. While we are pushing forward, it’s good to look behind once in a while and honor those from history that helped get us here. Davy is the creator of the Ultrarunning History Podcast and is the director of the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. He is also an accomplished ultrarunner, having run about 150 races, with 108 of those being 100-mile finishes as of 2022. You can discover more about...2022-09-061h 05
Ultra Ladies Podcast21 | Coaching Corner: Are you getting the results you expected?Are the results of your running efforts what you expected? This episode of the Coaching Corner explores what it means to be coachable, and how FOMO and ‘putting on your own oxygen mask first’ can affect your bigger running goals. Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:InstagramFacebook YouTubeTwit...2022-08-231h 00
Ultra Ladies Podcast20 | Guest: Katie Asmuth Western States & What I learned as an Ultra Ladies RunnerProfessional Ultramarathon athlete Katie Asmuth visits with us to review her recent (second) Western States Endurance Run finish, and also share what she learned as an Ultra Ladies athlete when she first began the sport. Katie first began her ultrarunning training with the Ultra Ladies in Los Angeles. She has put in a lot of dedicated training, and rapidly became an accomplished ultrarunner. Katie finished 5th female at the 2021 Western States, and had a hard-earned finish as 9th female in 2023. Come laugh with us as we dive into what the start of ultrarunning was like for her, what...2022-08-091h 38
Ultra Ladies Podcast19 | Trailgate: Time Management for RunnersAre you short on time or just needing better time management to fit running into your schedule? This episode is full of great tips on how to get those runs in, whether you’re a full time professional, a busy parent, or both. Let us help you problem-solve to figure out how you can successfully train while still performing in those roles!Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:...2022-07-261h 06
Ultra Ladies Podcast18 | Guest: Kylie Aldaz on Conquering Cocodona 250Guest Kylie Aldaz has conquered a few challenges running related and in life, and most recently she had a strong finish at the incredible Cocodona 250 ultra in Arizona. She shares her experience from start to finish and what it took to prepare for this epic race. If you are considering running Cocodona, or any other 200 miler, this episode is a must for you. Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:Instagram2022-07-1247 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast17 | Trailgate: Coaching & Crewing Chat CocoThanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:InstagramFacebook YouTubeTwitterTrail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram.If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTu...2022-06-281h 03Ultra Ladies Podcast16 | Taper to Your First Ultra‘Tapering to your first Ultra’ is an important time in your training, almost as important as your race. For the beginners in the audience, we discuss what a taper is, and for the seasoned ultrarunners we cover tips and tricks for relieving those anxiety-driven taper-tantrums that occur when our running endorphins and serotonin aren’t released as usual. Looking for some ways to be more efficient in packing and planning for race day? We’ve got you covered in this insider's look at the weeks prior to that big race day. Thanks fo...2022-05-1748 minUltra Ladies Podcast15 | What's It Like To Direct Your First Trail Race?Today our Trailgate Chat is titled “WHAT IT’S LIKE TO DIRECT YOUR FIRST TRAIL RACE”.Nancy “Ultra Mama” and Coach Sarah will look back on 2022 Ahmanson Trails 6k & 12k Trail Runs held on April 16. Hear what it’s like for race directors to spend months dotting every “i” and crossing every “t”, and on race day turn it over to a team of crew and volunteers. Listen Sarah talk about the challenges and rewards of directing her first trail race and what she learned along the way.Show N...2022-05-0227 minUltra Ladies Podcast14 | Who Are You When Things Get HardToday we will talk with Shannon Farar-Griefer about “Who Are You When Things Get Hard.” Shannon is an ultra runner, coach, business owner, philanthropist, equestrian, gourmet chef, mother and a fierce Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Warrior who battles every day to maintain her balance and continue ultra running.Shannon has finished over twenty 100-mile ultra races including finishing seven official Badwater 135 Ultra Marathons. Shannon was the first female to run the official Badwater 135 double, that includes 292 miles from Death Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney and back to Death Valley where she...2022-04-261h 10
Ultra Ladies Podcast13 | Coaching Corner: Ultrarunning is MentalToday’s podcast is “Ultra Running is Mental”. We hear people saying that “ultra runners are crazy” but in reality, one does need to be a bit “mental” to run an ultra marathon. Today Ultra Mama Nancy and Coach Sarah discuss how to train beyond the physical. It’s a given that ultra marathon running requires a good amount of “time on your feet” training but physical strength is only one component of ultra running. The longer you are on your feet in a 50-mile, 100-mile or longer ultra marathon, continuing to move forward can become more mental than physical. It’s a...2022-04-1956 minUltra Ladies Podcast12 | Trailgate Chat: Feel the FearThe title of this week’s podcast is “The Voice of Fear is Healthy to Hear”. Join Ultra Mama Nancy and Coach Sarah as we discuss the subject of fear… how it can cripple us or propel us forward in life and in ultra running. We will discuss how fear is a protective mechanism that keeps us safe but when fear becomes crippling, it can prevent us from accomplishing great things. In this Pod, we will help you understand how fear holds you back in ultra running and we will give you some great coping skills to help you move...2022-04-1257 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast11 | Guest: Failing the Way to Success w/Rose O'NeillOur guest today is ultra runner and domestic abuse survivor Rose O’Niell who was fortunate to have only lost her lower leg and not her life. After years of sustaining repeated physical, mental and sexual assault from her ex-husband, running gave her the confidence and strength to leave. After living a life in fear of the physical and emotional abuse and being very overweight from eating her feelings, deep down she simply knew she deserved more for herself and her children. In her own words “If I can do one thing to reach out and potentially inspire another to l...2022-04-051h 06Ultra Ladies Podcast10 | Coaching Corner: Bank of Run, Ultra Training Basics Part 32022-03-2938 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast9 | Trailgate: Nancy & Sarah - Bulldog 50k, Southern California's Notorius RaceJoin your hosts Sarah and Ultra Mama for a Trailgate Chat about one of the oldest 50k races and certainly the most “infamous” 50k ultra’s in So Cal. It’s safe to say that Nancy is an expert in all things Bulldog since she has been involved in the race since 1992, and was the former Race Director from 2003 to 2018. Enjoy this episode as we share the history of The Bulldog, the challenges of directing this epic race and some of the “Funny, Not Funny” stories from this iconic trail. Interested in running the Bulldog 25k/50...2022-03-2252 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast8 | First Women of Ultrarunning HistoryOur Guest today is an ultra runner, race director, historian and expert on All Things Ultra... All Things Ladies. Since 2004 he has finished about 200 ultras, including over 105 100-mile races. He has run Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim) 15 times. In 2018, he started Ultrarunning History Podcast and Articles where he takes a special interest in highlighting the history of women in ultra running. Join us as we get to know Ultra Ladies’ Man Davy Crockett. Listen or read more incredible ultra running history on Davy’s podcast and blog: https://ultrarunninghistory.com/H...2022-03-1549 minUltra Ladies Podcast7 | Group Trailgate: Moms Who Ultra w/RunHardMomHard Podcasters Nikki Parnell & Stefanie WenningerToday we are joined by two amazing women who host their own popular podcast about the ins and outs of what it takes to be a mother running ultra marathons. Stef Wenninger and Nikki Parnell are hosts of the “Run Hard, Mom Hard” podcast where they address the challenges mothers face while training and racing ultras, all the while inspiring women who are balancing life with kids and all those miles. Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com...2022-03-081h 18
Ultra Ladies Podcast6 | Coaching Corner: Failure to Plan is Planning for Failure, Ultra Training Basics Part 22022-03-0151 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast5 | Group Trailgate: Ultra Running Newbie to Ultra ManiacJoin us for a fun Trailgate with two incredible Ultra Ladies. Christy Freshour shares her experiences as an Ultra Newbie who is just starting out. “Ultra Shannon” Farar-Griefer is royalty in the ultra world; a 7 time Badwater Finisher and the first Female to double the official Badwater 135 race. Pour a cup and listen in as these two ladies share how ultra running has changed their lives.Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:2022-02-2255 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast4 | More Ultra Less Lady: Guest Danielle Awad & The Value of CoachingWhen Ultra Lady Danielle Awad decided to bump up from the 50k to her first ever 50-mile race only the day before Avalon 50k/50m, her first thought was “I need to go grocery shopping!”. Listen in to hear how Danielle discusses The Value of Coaching and the impact it has had on her training and confidence building. You just might learn valuable tips you can apply to your own training as she shares her do’s and don’ts. Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be at 2022-02-1548 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast3 | Trailgate Chat: Running Out New IntentionsRoll into the rest of 2022 with us by setting new intentions (not resolutions)! We take a look at what is realistic in life during ultra training, what Ultra Ladies has to offer, and what running-related plans Coach Sarah has in her near future. Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:InstagramFacebook YouTubeTwitterTr...2022-02-0832 minUltra Ladies PodcastWelcome to the Ultra Ladies PodcastWelcome to the Ultra Ladies Podcast! Whether you’re new to trail running, or a seasoned ultra running athlete, we strive to educate, and support more people in the sport. For years we have helped women (and Ultra Ladies Men!) become more comfortable on the trail. We hope this show will serve as another way to educate and safely encourage people to give ultra running a try. Our story…For a long time, ultra running was a mostly male-dominated sport! In 1990, the granddaddy of all u...2022-02-0136 minUltra Ladies Podcast1 | WTF is Ultrarunning & WTF ARE THE UL's?What the f*ck is ultra running?? And who the f*ck are the Ultra Ladies? Find out in this first episode of the Ultra Ladies Podcast! Whether you’re new to trail running or running your thirtieth ultra, give this a listen for some trail truths, laughs and insight into the challenging sport of running really far. Grab your running shoes, or maybe just a pickle… sh*t is about to get real!Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be found at ultraladies.com or o...2022-02-0125 min
Ultra Ladies Podcast2 | Coaching Corner: Training Basics for Ultra, Part 1This episode of the Ultra Ladies Coaching Corner is about Training Basics for Ultra, the first in a multi-part series. If you’re a newbie to trails and ultra, or maybe you could use a refresher, this episode is for you! We touch on types of training, periodization, and the ever-important topic of adaptation. Show Notes:Thanks for listening! We can be found at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels:Instagram2022-02-0126 minUltra Ladies PodcastUltra Ladies Trailer2022-01-2200 min