Everyday Ultra

Strength Training for Ultrarunners: Your Complete Guide

Strength training might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about becoming a better ultrarunner, but it could be one of the most important pieces mis

How Community, Consistency, and Mindset Helped Lauryn Cellers Crush Her First 100M

Everyday Ultra athlete Lauryn Cellers shares her journey to Javelina Jundred, the training that prepared her for her first 100-miler, and the mental challenges that come

Mental Tools for Ultrarunning To Help You Break Through With Run Shattered Podcast

Every ultrarunner knows that getting stronger physically is only part of the equation. Whether you're navigating a low point in a race, questioning your ability to keep

How to Keep Hitting PRs No Matter Your Age with Mark Vega

At 63, Mark Vega has built an incredible running journey shaped by racing, volunteering, pacing, community, and learning to embrace every outcome along the way. In this

How to Build a Nutrition and Hydration Plan for Ultramarathons

Building a nutrition and hydration plan for an ultramarathon is just as important as building your weekly mileage. From figuring out what works for your body to learning

How to Not Get Dead Legs in an Ultramarathon

Dead legs happen to every ultrarunner, but what you do when your body starts to fade can make all the difference. In ultrarunning, fatigue is inevitable. The challenge is

How to Get Faster at Ultrarunning With Short, Fast Intervals (Complete VO2 Max Guide)

Want to get faster at ultrarunning? You might actually need to start running REALLY fast in training (even if your race pace is slow). VO2 max workouts can help raise yo

Javelina Jundred: Your Complete Guide To Crush The Race

Javelina 100 is more than just a runnable 100-miler. Between the heat, rocky terrain, tough climbs, and time lost at aid stations, small decisions can make or break your

How I'm Training for a Backyard Ultra

What does it really take to become a stronger ultrarunner? In this solo episode, today we break down the training side of ultrarunning and explores what it takes to keep

Navigating Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders in Training

Content disclaimer: This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Body image

200 Mile Ultramarathons: Training, Racing, and Strategy

A 200-mile race is a different beast, and getting to the finish line takes a lot more than just being fit. In this episode, Kirk and Ben break down what it really takes t

5 Mental Tactics to Get Through ANYTHING in an Ultramarathon (And Life)

There comes a point in nearly every ultramarathon where your mind starts telling you to quit. Your legs are destroyed, you're exhausted, and the thought of how many miles

How One of the Best Ultrarunners in the World Thinks About Racing with Hans Troyer

Hans Troyer joins us on the Everyday Ultra Podcast after an incredible year that includes a Black Canyon 100K course record and a third-place finish at CCC. But this conv

From Thru Hiking to Ultrarunning and How They Can Change Your Life with Emma Lawson

Emma Lawson went from completing the Pacific Crest Trail to discovering a love for ultrarunning—and just days before this conversation, she finished her first 50K. In t

How to Train For An Ultra AND Show Up For Your Family

Balancing ultrarunning with family life isn't easy. Between demanding training schedules, parenting, work, and relationships, finding time to pursue your goals can feel i

Why One Bad Training Block Doesn't Define Your Race, with Matt Zupan

Matt Zupan has built an ultrarunning career around doing a little bit of everything—from massive mountain linkups to some of the most competitive 100-mile races in the co

Ultrarunning Lessons from a Leadville 100 Winner with McKendree Hickory

McKendree Hickory’s 2026 Leadville 100 win wasn’t just about being tough enough to run 100 miles. It was about mindset, identity, knowing when to push, knowing when to ba

FKTs, Mental Toughness, and Rewriting Your Life with Allison Powell

What does it actually take to keep moving when you’re completely on your own? Allison Powell unpacks her experience completing an unsupported Tahoe to Yosemite FKT, the

How to Run The Longest You've Ever Ran Before (And Not Die Trying)

Running farther than you ever have isn’t just about adding more miles. When the distance gets into unfamiliar territory, your training, pacing, fueling, mindset, and abil

How to Finish a 100 Mile Ultramarathon Strong with Kareem Afzal

Kareem Afzal’s journey to the Leadville 100 is anything but ordinary. After a life-threatening illness, major lifestyle changes, years of endurance racing, and multiple f