Becoming Ultra
Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport. The runners coaching calls and journey is documented on this podcast and social media. Along the way will be coaching tips, race directors perspective, and the stories of elite and everyday runners on their first Ultra run!
Season 14:47. Mari's last call before her first 50k!
Some last minute questions and a little conversation about specifics for Arizona on this last call with Mari before she becomes an ultra runner! Enjoy.
Season 15 Coaches for the Grindstone 50k
Coaches Ian Sharman, Scott Jones, Lindsay LaForce, and Addie Bracy get together to talk about the upcoming Season 15 for Becoming Ultra. Season 15 will be held at the Grindstone Trail Running Festival in Virginia in September. If you are ready to run your first ultra, consider applying for the newest offering from Becoming Ultra. You won't be disappointed!
Season 15
Season 14:46 "Your best is always accessible."
Amanda is cruising through some long efforts on the trails and getting more comfortable in her new running surroundings. Addie brings some wisdom to call about race as a celebration of the training and accessing your best at any moment. It's been a great ramp up to Amanda's first ultra. Hope you enjoy! Season 15 is taking applications now!
Season 14:45 Stream crossings and heat training.
Brittany is only a few weeks away from running her first ultra and she had some specific course questions for her coach Ian Sharman. How do I deal with stream crossings. Do I take off my shoes? Change socks right after? How can I prep for the heat in the desert since the training has been in cooler weather? Great questions for the ramp up to her first ultra. We hope you enjoy!
My First Ultra: 127 Scott Hagerty
Scott Hagerty is a fellow BU teammate, grandfather, and ultra runner. We had a blast talking to Scott about all things trail running. Scott has an incredible knack for finding the coolest races. We get a fun recap of the Outlaw 100 and talk about the upcoming Earth Day Buckle Mania race. Scott discusses how he makes his love of running a family affair and keeps his need for adventure alive. Scott’s reason for running will resonate with a lot of us who started hitting the trails later in life. We hope to hear more race recaps from Scott in...
Season 15: Race Director and founder Clark Zealand of the Grindstone 50k.
We have found an amazing race partner for the next season of Becoming Ultra. We are headed back east for epic trails and memories in the mountains of Virginia. On the show today we have the founder and RD of the Grindstone Trail Running Festival by UTMB, Clark Zealand. As a collegiate runner, Clark started his ultra running journey in the late 90's. It led to him eventually starting the Grindstone 100 miler. He talks about his own running journey, the Grindstone course and history, and the area as we pain a picture of the partner race for Season 15. If you or...
Season 14:44 "Am I going to fall off a cliff?"
Mari has a few questions and concersn abou thte race in Sedona as she nears the end of the training cycle. We set up expectations for the last training weeks for her first ultra! Enjoy.
My First Ultra: 126 Caitlin Miller
We would like to dedicate this episode to our friend and fellow Team BU member, DeLorean, whose wife, Mandy recently lost her battle with cancer.
Caitlin Miller lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and rescue greyhound. She loves running but almost gave up on it after a debilitating lower back injury. Not soon after a long recovery and getting back to running she learned about the depths of grief and running through it. We hope Caitlin’s story will inspire others and instill perseverance in those struggling to get back to doing what they love.
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Ultra Nutrition: 03 "Should athletes be concerned with whole foods on the run?"
Nutrition coach Abby is back to answer another listener question. Should athletes be concerned with whole foods on the run? We talk about the different options and what variables may or may not change how you decide to fuel your runs. Enjoy!
Season 14:43 Amanda's first trail race and longest training run of the cycle!
Amanda got the full trail race treatment at her first trail race recently. Full with mud, rain, cold, snow, and slosh she learned a lot to bring with her to her first ultra in April! She also ran her longest of the training, a 22 mile and is realizing that trail running has a "more unexpected element" compared to road running! We think it's the best part of the sport. Enjoy the show!
