The One More Hour Podcast: An Insider’s Guide to Backyard Ultras, Timed Races, and the Ultrarunning Mindset

(Ep.51) The Race You're Having vs. The Race You Expected

Your expectations are not reality. Have you ever trained for a race, prepared for every possible detail, and then found yourself struggling because race day didn't

(Ep.50) Looking for an Out: The Psychology of the Backyard Ultra Exit Narrative

Your brain doesn't usually tell you to quit. It tells you to be reasonable. After hours of running, fatigue, discomfort, uncertainty, and doubt can cause your mind

(Ep.49) 3 Trips to Big’s Backyard: What Levi Yoder Learned Running 300+ Miles

What does it take to keep going when the race stops being about miles and becomes a battle between your mind and your body? Levi Yoder knows a thing or two about that.

(Ep.48) Your Ultimate Backyard Ultra Crewing Guide

What does it actually take to crew a Backyard Ultra? Your runner has spent months preparing for the race. But what about the people sitting at camp? A great backyard ul

(Ep.47) Backyard Ultras are an Experiment of One with Dave Kwiatkowski

What does it take to go from a 27-yard backyard ultra runner to consistently running 60+ yards and still believe you have more to learn? In this episode of the One More

(Ep.46) 5 Mental Traps That End Backyard Ultras

Backyard ultras are rarely won because someone is the fastest or strongest runner. More often, they’re won by the runner who can manage their mind when the race gets long

(Ep.45) The Race Behind the Runner: Crewing a Backyard Ultra (and for DAYS!) with Veronica Pardo

What does it really take to crew an ultrarunner through a backyard ultra? In this episode of the One More Hour Podcast, I’m joined by Veronica Pardo, a runner, chiroprac

(Ep.44) Backyard Ultra Simulation: Stop Testing Fitness & Start Testing Your Systems

A backyard ultra simulation should be much more than an overnight long run. In this episode of the One More Hour Podcast, we break down how to use a backyard simulation

(Ep.43) Can You Survive the Murder Mile? | Audrey Carter's Mid-State Mile Experience

Can one mile break you? This week on The One More Hour Podcast, I sit down with trail runner and ultrarunner Audrey Carter to talk about her first experience at Mid-Stat

(Ep.42) The Mental Cost of Looking Too Far Ahead in Your Backyard Ultra

How do you keep going when your brain is already worrying about miles that haven't happened yet? In backyard ultras and other endurance races, one of the biggest me

(Ep.41) Stay Curious: Wendy Krause's First Backyard Ultra | Midlife Running, Running with Dogs & Backyard Lessons

What happens when an experienced ultrarunner steps into a completely new race format? In this episode of The One More Hour Podcast, I sit down with fellow Minnesota runn

(Ep.40) When You Want to Quit (Listen to This First) | Backyard Ultra Motivation

If you're listening to this episode, chances are you're in the middle of your race and your brain is trying to convince you to quit. This is a special race-day

(Ep.39) Backyard Ultra Training Long Runs That Train More Than Your Legs

How far should your longest long run be before a backyard ultra? It’s one of the most common questions runners ask, and in this episode, I explain why it might be the wr

(Ep.38) How to Reflect on Your Backyard Ultra So You Go Further Next Time

Most runners finish a race and immediately focus on one thing: the result. How many yards did I get? How far did I go? Did I hit my goal? But what if the most valuable

(Ep.37) Part 2: Why You Still Had One More Loop In You

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we explore what happens after the race when the dust settles and a familiar thought starts to creep in: “I think I still had one more l

(Ep.36) Part 1: You're NOT Done Yet. Why This Is NOT Your Last Yard

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’re talking about the moments during an ultra when your brain starts trying to convince you that you’re done. Not necessarily physic

(Ep.35) Am I ACTUALLY Ready for My Backyard Ultra? Setting Process Goals for Your Next Backyard

Are you ACTUALLY ready for your backyard ultra? This episode dives into the often overlooked mental, logistical, and emotional readiness required for backyard ultras and

(Ep.34) Learning to Work With Your Brain During Backyard Ultras with Neal Palles, LCSW, CMPC

Backyard ultras require physical fitness, but they are really a test of the mind! Your brain is designed to keep you safe, not help you perform. You can show up to race

(Ep.33) The Unsexy Skills of Backyard Ultras

Backyard ultras aren’t won with big moments, flashy workouts, or hype. They’re built on the things no one talks about and the things most runners try to avoid. In this e

(Ep.32) Crewing Ultras with Ashley Fox, The Ultra Widow

Ultra running might look like an individual sport, but this episode proves it’s anything but. Jaci sits down with Ashley, creator of Ultra Widow, to pull back the curtai