Knowing why you run can help get your mojo back when you’re feeling blah about running. If you’re like me, you don’t often stop to ask “Why do I run?” We just run because we’re runners. But the times when we feel “unmotivated” and can’t seem to find the spark to get out the door, […]
Podcast
Running well – Christina Kurty
Christian Kurty helps runners deal with injuries on the trail, but she also has great advice on how to avoid them in the first place. If you ever drag yourself into an aid station beat up from the trail, Christina Kurty is the person you hope is there. She’s both an ultramarathon runner and a […]
When You Don’t Feel Like Running
What do you do when you don’t feel like running? What do you do when you don’t feel like running? NOT because of an injury or recovery from hard run yesterday. But when you’re feeling down . . . overwhelmed . . . depressed. Motivation is gone and you just don’t care. Your friends on […]
Couch to 50K – Lisa Beth Adams
Couch to 5K is common. Lisa Beth Adams went from couch to 50K in nine months by drawing on her “never quit” mindset. Most ultra runners will tell you that you need lots of time to get ready for a 50K run. “If you’re just starting out, nine months is not enough,” they will say. […]
What is an Ultramarathon Mindset
Mindset Minute episodes are where I talk about what’s on my mind and how mindset affects all things about life and running. This is the first of my Mindset Minute episodes. And, since this show is still just getting started, I think I should explain what I think an Ultramarathon Mindset is and how you […]
Dealing with a DNF: Amanda Betzen & Steve Crutchfield
The decision to pull the plug and take a DNF for a race is a hard one. But there are times it is the right one. Part of the challenge of running a 100 mile race is that you can train and make a plan and still fail. So many things can go wrong and […]
Slow Down to Go Fast: Denny Krahe
Denny Krahe is a coach who tests out his methods on himself before he gives them to clients. He found that going slower in training will help you be faster on race day. Denny Krahe is my guest this week. He is a podcaster, author, coach, and speaker. He’s also a runner. He says he […]
Outlaw 100: “Abby” Kathryn Ivey
Abby took on the Outlaw 100, one of the toughest trail 100 mile courses in the Midwest, and finished. I was her pacer through the dark of night. I had the honor to pace Abby (her trail name) in the Outlaw 100 this year. The Outlaw is one of the toughest 100 mile courses in […]