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She Runs Ultras is about (yup, you guessed it) running ultras. Lots of other running podcasts out there are full of gear & race reviews and interviews with the experts telling unrelatable stories about their record breaking times and super human feats. Now…don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned some great stuff from those podcasts...But what about those of us that aren’t getting paid to do this?Those of us that are mid to back of the pack runners?And those of us that have never won a damn thing? W ...
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Becoming Ultra is all about that first Ultra. We follow other runners training for their first Ultra, interview race directors of Ultra's, talk training tips, and just about anything for that next, very long, step.
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Ultra Ladies Podcast

Nancy Shura-Dervin & Sarah Ter Har

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Welcome 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.
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The Training For Ultra Podcast with Rob Steger - Weekly inspiration to get you out the door to run! A mix of elite interviews with mid to back-of-the-pack runners who inspire. Whether you are just starting to run or are a seasoned pro, everyone should find something interesting in this podcast. Let's start training for ultra! www.trainingforultra.com
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The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running, here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, news, advice, in-depth discussion and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Your host Zach Bitter, will take you through a series of interesting topics around health, fitness, endurance, running, hybrid athlete training, ultramarathon, and nutrition. Join in for interviews with folks exploring their outer limits and research in a wide variety of sports, fitness, and nutrition.
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Living An Ultra Life: How running can help you overcome obstacles. Ten years ago, chaos erupted in multiple areas of my life, creating a “perfect storm” strong enough to kill most of my hopes and dreams. Running helped me begin to dream again. https://www.livinganultralife.com/
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All types of running related books are reviewed by two non-elite track, road and trail runners. Observation and description of running books intended to inform, help and inspire anyone involved or related to running at any level. Whenever possible we chat with the author about the book, but if not then we try to do it justice. If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also go to our Buy Me A Coffee website where we have a few mo ...
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Life coach, mountaineer, and ultra runner Sarah Maurer shares her best endurance training strategies to help you climb your mountain or run your race — in any body at any age. Listen and learn how to eat, train, think, and above all live like a mountain athlete. Each week, Sarah will teach you practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, deal with training setbacks, save time, and stay happy and healthy through the long training season. Sarah earned her high altitude mountaineering certifica ...
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InnerFight Endurance coaches Tom Walker & Rob Jones discuss topics to educate and inspire you. From couch-to-5k'rs, triathletes, multi-stage ultra-endurance athletes and industry experts this podcast will interest you. To get in touch with the show email endurance@innerfight.com www.innerfight.com/endurance
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Vert is the home for every trail & ultra runner. On this podcast we host conversations with key members of our Trail & Ultra running community from all over the world. From professional world class athletes to our Vert.run members and community. Narrating captivating stories and learning from and about this amazing sport.
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Welcome to the Mindful Runner Podcast - your portal into the intersection of mindfulness and ultra running. Hosted by Fred Richardson, an accomplished ultra runner, and adventurer, who also serves as the founder and head coach at Mindful Runner. Our mission is to bring you valuable insights, effective training wisdom, gear reviews, news on ultra racing in South Africa, and intriguing interviews. We bring to the table not only conversations with top athletes but also individuals who contribut ...
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From our steam train called STOOM we are introducing the Steam House Age that sounds like STOOM. Whistling & pumping … 🚂 take A ride. On board of STOOM, we take you on uplifting rides into the Steam House Age … 🚂 till U steam The Steam House Age is defined by the rides STOOM takes: - Unique sound - Creative art - Fascinating performances - Steam punk fashion - Futuristic avatars We always ride our steam train to the biggest festivals and clubs. Our rides already were: - ULTRA Music Festival ...
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Tips on how to be a better endurance athlete, every day, directly from the world's best runners! Whether you participate in endurance races as a hobby, or you're a competitive ultra-endurance athlete, this podcast will help you achieve your goals when it comes to racing, training, and recovery. The show is hosted by Ultra-Endurance athlete, Joe Corcione, who has competed in Ultramarathons, Ultratriathlons, and Ironman races.
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... going far. A podcast intended to cover "all things bike". Pretty much everything is up for discussion. The idea is to share some of my passion and experience, as a person who rides bikes a lot, and has gone from a very overweight and unhealthy couch potato, to someone who rides ultra endurance distances and races their bike at every opportunity.
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The Chase the Summit Trail Talk Podcast hosted by Dave Dillon is a weekly show that covers the world of Fitness Tech, Sport Watches, and Wearables along with Rambling about Training, Trail and Ultra Running, Hiking, Climbing and more!
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Running Partners

Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope

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Running partners in more ways than one! Running partners is a new podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. We will discuss training, racing, nutrition, mental health, coaching, injuries, motivation, and much more, and our reflections in the context of fitting it all in to a busy family and work life. The podcast launches on 9th October and we are really excited to get going and would love it if you want to join us. We will ...
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Whether you’re an endurance athlete, a weekend warrior looking for adventure, or just starting out with lots of questions, you'll find Chasing Tomorrow to be informative, fun, and engaging. Host Joe Gagnon will tackle contemporary topics such as health, nutrition, mind/body, lifestyle, community, and human performance. They will interview everyone from big-name athletes to regular people doing extraordinary things to bring you stories that delve into the science and spirit behind intriguing ...
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It’s one thing to set the standard, it’s another to hold the standard. Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and living a purposeful life. Whether you're a hybrid athlete, health/fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or seeking intentional living, this weekly podcast offers valuable insights on nutrition and training through some of the world's most incredible individuals, while also coaching and equipping yo ...
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The MidPack Podcast is the running podcast for runners that always celebrate the finish line, but are never quite satisfied with their finish times. Runners of all abilities that are working hard to become better runners and only competing with their former selves. The host of The MidPack Podcast is Bill Dowis, a back of the mid-pack runner working hard to run better, stronger, and faster and constantly doing battle with the marathon. Listen in as Bill talks about endurance, long distance ru ...
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YogiTriathlete and its co-founders, Jess and BJ, are waking up and shaking up the world of endurance sports. Their approach is anything but mainstream and they are known to go deep. Buckle up because jumping on this train has the power to change your life forever.
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Train Like A Mother

Another Mother Runner

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The Train Like a Mother (TLAM) podcast speaks to a wide array of comprehensive running programs, from 5Ks to half-marathons, marathons, and even 50-mile ultras for beginning or resuming runners all the way up to multi-time marathoners. Expert coaches, plus host Dimity McDowell of Another Mother Runner fame, offer advice, motivation, and support from the first step to the finish line. Find TLAM Club programs at trainlikeamother.club
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The Gravel Ride is a cycling podcast where we discuss the people, places and products that define modern gravel cycling. We will be interviewing athletes, course designers and product designers who are influencing the sport. We will be providing information on where to ride, what to ride and how to stay stoked on gravel riding.
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The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success. Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, to ...
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The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world. Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.
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This is Buzzalong Cycling, the ultimate podcast about cycling, bikepacking, ultra cycling and adventure. Join us as we dive deep into the world of cycling, exploring thrilling adventures and interviewing top experts in the field. Embark on a journey with me @sherry.cycling as I unravel the untold secrets of the cycling realm, sharing captivating stories of epic expeditions and heart-pumping races. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner gearing up for your first bikepacking trip, thi ...
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Road Dog Podcast

Luis Escobar, Kevin Lyons

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Adventure outside with Luis Escobar, trail running legend, race director, running mentor and photographer, as he converses with athletes and public figures about all things extreme sports. We’ll cover everything from sell-out trail races to the most unknown ultra-running adventures around the globe, swing over into the world of rock climbing, and dive into mountain biking, triathlons and more.
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Co-Movement Gym Podcast

Josh Lewis, Andy Cieply, and Dr. Ricky McDonough

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At Co-Movement Gym, we believe truth is the cornerstone to your health success. New episode posted every week! Check out Co-Movement Gym's new health podcast where we have general discussion on programing, nutrition, lifestyle/mindset, sleep, and overall health/wellness! We also dive deep into various topics that pique the interest of our listeners! So send in any topics you would like us to cover! Audio recordings of Co-Movement Gym's health podcast will be uploaded to wherever you like to ...
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Leadership Under Fire

Leadership Under Fire

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The Leadership Under Fire Humanizing the Narrative Podcast provides a platform to prepare performance leaders to navigate the moral, mental, emotional, intellectual and physical rigors in high-risk and ultra-competitive settings by developing strength of mind, body, character and critical thought.
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I Run Things

Running Is An Adventure

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Running is an adventure and will challenge you in ways you didn't even think possible. Suzie hosts runners from all walks of life who embrace this proposition : Some might be chasing a PR, others might have just completed the 6 Majors, ran in Antarctica, hiked Kilimanjaro or completed an ultra while visually impaired. We all have different abilities and different challenges to overcome, but we all love sharing stories with other runners. New episodes every Friday!
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The Outlier Health Podcast

Matt Frazier, Matt Tullman, Isabelle Caputo, and Doug Hay

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Vegan and vegetarian nutrition, running and training tips, and healthy lifestyle and habit change with well-known guests like Rich Roll, Brendan Brazier, Heather Crosby, Leo Babauta, Rip Esselstyn, Pamela Fergusson, Dan Buettner, make for an entertaining, informative, no-preach listen.
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BOA Fight, BOA Fit, BOA Sport, BOA Tactical! Adventure meets fitness! The Body Of Armor (BOA) program is all things BOA related. Conversations on increasing skill, strength, and performance with Ultra running, Lifting and the Martial Arts. BOA athletes compete in Cross Fit, MMA, Strength and Ultra running events, but most importantly, in BOA Challenges “The Ultimate Athlete”.
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This week on the Co-Movement Gym Podcast we are talking with Tyler Peters. Tyler recently ran the Bloodroot Ultra 50k, a tough course with over 6,000 feet of vertical gain, finishing in just 6 hours and 32 minutes. Tyler has a list of impressive accomplishments such as biking 1267 miles from Upstate New York to Jacksonville Florida in just 14 days,…
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Zach Bitter is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, coach, and endurance athlete known for his impressive performances in long-distance races. He has set multiple world records, including the 100-mile treadmill world record and the 12-hour world record. Bitter is renowned for his ability to maintain high speeds over extended distances, making him …
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Moises Jimenez is a trail and ultrarunner for The North Face and co-founder of Vert.run. He currently lives in Boulder, US. In this episode we talk about the reality of endurance training: training is hard and progress is often non linear. We must learn to navigate the ups and downs of training and racing, the setbacks, the tough workouts and bad r…
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Today we talk about how to train for an ultra in the autumn and transition from a marathon in the spring. We cover the basics of the training, the milage volume per week and the terrain to run on. We chat about the race basics for a long ultra and how to arrive in the best shape to have great day out! As always also go through our week of running a…
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Join Joe Gagnon and Sean on the Chasing Tomorrow podcast for an inspiring catch-up as they dive into their recent ultra-endurance feats, including Joe's 200-mile gravel ride and Sean's 62-mile bike ride. They discuss the importance of balanced training, nutrition strategies during long events, and the thrill of exploring different fitness regimes. …
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There is a lot of running kit out there; an abundance of shoes, fancy tops, smart watches, specialist eyewear and loads of other bits to spend all your hard earned cash on. To try and offer a guiding light on what to spend money on, where savings can be made and when is the best time to get a deal, Ben and Ali chat through the tech you need to care…
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You Asked and I Answered! NEW EPISODE of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast is out now! Join me on this special episode of the Chasing Tomorrow podcast where I delve into listener questions about the high-performance life. 🎉 Celebrating almost three years of continuous episodes, we explore the origins of the podcast, pivotal moments in endurance sports, …
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In this episode, BJ flies solo with long-time friend, consultant, and keynote speaker Michael Silva, who is on a mission to save the physical therapy industry.Mike was the president and founder of FOUNDATIONperformance Sports Medicine for 20 years, a leading outpatient physical therapy practice in New England with three offices in two states. He is…
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“If you run with the Earth then you can run forever.” Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch is a trail runner and life coach from Germany and currently lives in Oregon. In this episode, Franziska chats with Luis about her life journey, how she got into distance running, her love of Luna Sandals, her experience of running in the Copper Canyons, how travel…
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Max Lugavere is a renowned health and science journalist, filmmaker, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author.Max's journey into researching brain diseases began with personal motivation and has led to groundbreaking insights on how nutrition can impact the preventability of brain diseases. This episode discusses how Max has transformed our…
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Send us a Text Message. So we know it's a bonus episode and not our usual book dedicated episode, but we need more time to line up our guests and didn't want to leave our listeners without anything to listen to. We hope that we can earn your forgiveness with some of the episodes that are coming in the future. In this bonus episode we talk about our…
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Wimbledon, Cricket, Euro 2024, Tour De France, The Olympics and much more to enjoy for a summer of sport! With so much sport happening what can we learn about performance from elite athletes and how they learn from failures. We chat about the importance of this and what we runners can try out. As always also go through our week of running and cover…
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Thursday, July 11th. In this episode we talk about: Weather report: Oatly partners with Malibu to make strange alcoholic plant-based ice cream, startup makes butter out of CO2 and Hydrogen 10 Healthiest Plant-Based Meats — and 3 to Avoid (https://www.eatthis.com/healthy-plant-based-meats/) Tune in live every weekday at 11am to watch on or on Instag…
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Life can be super busy as ultrarunners. With tons of priorities like work, family, and significant others; it can seem like we are tight on time and the training and racing may be tough to get in. For Rachel Drake, it is something that she takes on every day. Not only is she an incredible runner who recently placed top 10 at Western States 100 and …
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Erin is training for her first ultra at the Grindstone 50k coming in September. Today her coach talks about her longer efforts and early aid station strategy to start thinking about it while she fuels for her current efforts. We talk about poles and how to implement in the training. Enjoy the show
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Joe and I unpack what we thought about this year's Western States Endurance Run, including reported fueling strategies, heat mitigation, competitive pressure, and shoe tech. We also touched on some other performances, including Jenny Hoffman's 24 Hour at Six Days in the Dome, and Megan Eckert hitting 526.301 miles in six days, new ultra gender gap …
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In this episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I answer your most asked questions – from cycle-based topics to my personal lifestyle habits. After gathering what you’ve asked on Instagram, I dive into thoughts on the Tour de France, how to optimize training for cycling, what to eat after an injury, and the benefits of grounding for mental well-being…
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Are you burning time and wasting energy with a crappy run stride? Are you tripping all the time? Do you come home spent and sore from your runs? If you answered YES to these, perhaps it's time to take a look at your stride. That's what we're going to dive into today. In this episode we're discussing 5 components of your stride and what they should …
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Summary In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, Paul Warloski interviews Bartolomew Buczek, an Ironman athlete from Poland who has overcome tremendous odds. Despite having no athletic background and facing a serious health scare with a pituitary tumor, Bart transformed his life through dedication and training. He recently completed the cha…
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Paul Conway is a third-generation firefighter who served with the Milwaukee Fire Department for 31 years and retired as the Chief of Operations in 2012. He also served with the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department for seventeen years. Paul used his fire service experience and passion to start Conway Shield. Nearly 40 years later, the Conway Shield …
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Nutrition and hydration is one of the most important things to nail down when it comes to running an ultra. Why? Well, the number one cause for people not finishing an ultra is due to stomach issues. And given all of the nutritional information out there, it can seem tough to nail down a true strategy that will work! That's why we're chatting with …
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One of the best ways to push through low points in an ultramarathon? Focus. But what do you actually focus on? And how do you not lose focus when you are in the middle of the pain cave in an ultramarathon? Today, we chat with Ketone-IQ Co-Founder and CEO, Michael Brandt, who is also an endurance athlete who has multiple sub 3 marathon results and t…
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Wednesday, July 10th. In this episode we talk about: 10 Most Hydrating Foods to Eat This Summer (https://bestlifeonline.com/most-hydrating-foods/) Weather report: 11 major Dutch supermarkets say they'll sell 60% plant-based protein by 2030, Veganz to 2D-print oat milk sheets Why I Take 75 Pills Every Day... and What They Do () Tune in live every we…
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Tuesday, July 9th. In this episode we talk about: Matt starts 75 Hard without actually committing Weather report: 60 percent of food at Paris Olympics will be plant-based, vegan spray cheeze coming, Lewis Hamilton's dog is now vegan, Upside Foods lays off 26 people, FDA bans brominated vegetable oil Engineering Ethical Cultivated Meat () Tune in li…
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How did you start trail running? How do you see your future as a runner? will we ever see you at the start of a famous 100 miler? How did you figure out the nutrition strategy that works for you? And much more. Thanks for your questions, if you have more, feel free to send me a DM or comment under this episode on Spotify! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________…
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Michael Marchand, from Olympia Washington is running Hardrock in just a couple of days. He got his entry in the lottery and has been training his heart out at a local city park pounding the miles and vert just mere feet from his house. We talk about his training leading up to the race and his motivation to take on audacious challenges like this. Fo…
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What's wrong with advice? Everyone wants advice, right? (Especially great advice yours!) Here's the thing. We're all conditioned to give and receive advice. You can't post about your cat's teeth-grinding without getting a million helpful suggestions — everything from supplements to surgery to GET HIM TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HE DIEZ. But repea…
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The power of the running influencer cannot be denied. The online presence and engagement of some amateur runners far outreaches the sway of brands and professional athletes, pulling in views and likes that gets marketing departments all hot and bothered. Joining us to discuss life as a running influencer and what that really means are Dr Becca Salm…
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It's been a minute since the coaches came together for a chat, and so here they are—Master Coach BJ, Triathlon/Run Coach Melissa, and Mindset/Adventure Leader Jess. They dive deep into the mindset of athletes, of course, but also the ins and outs of training and racing to equal a successful lifestyle, which YogiTriathlete is founded on: the enduran…
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There's a difference between being all-in and all-consumed. Marcus Filly joins the podcast to discuss his functional bodybuilding program. Marcus has a remarkable talent for making muscle-building and fat loss achievable for everyone. We discussed foundational training principles like the mind-muscle connection, establishing a training culture, and…
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“I can’t think of any scenario where I’ve witnessed such like a close-knit community that was accepting of new people.” John Waters is runner and works in software. In this episode, John chats with Luis about moving to San Diego, his experience in the Copper Canyons, his experience at Born to Run, playing music in front of people, his prep for Lead…
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Dale Garland has been part of the Hardrock family since the first moments. He’s the run director and part of an incredible team of locals from the Silverton, Colorado area who deeply care about these mountains and love to share them with the runners, support crews and spectators who come every year to this tiny, remote and very special place. We ta…
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Today we dig into the world of the backyard ultra! We talk about what they are, how they can be a great stepping stone into ultra running and hear from listeners who have done them before and have more planned in! We discuss fuelling, mental preparation and how to keep going hour after hour after hour...! Paul also tells us about his lake district …
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Hannes Namberger, German Dynafit athlete and now triple winner of the Lavaredo Ultra Trail is back on Singletrack. We’re chatting about the race and his conversation with Tom Evans in the last few kilometers of the race leading to Hannes charging ahead and taking first place. We’re also touching on the topics of the longevity of an athlete’s career…
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This week we are talking with Jared Beasley. Jared is a New York based author and journalist. He has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, Runners World , and is also a monthly columnist for Ultrarunning Magazine. His 2019 book, In Search of Al Howie, was awarded the Kirkus star for literary merit and was chosen by Kirkus as one of the best…
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Welcome to the Steam House age powered by Cats On Bricks. It’s all about a unique new world called „STOOM“ - A steam train, pumping & whistling from clubs to festivals. take A ride 🚂 till U steam On board of STOOM Cats On Bricks take you on an uplifting ride to another world in another time. The train-rides are defined by our Steam House groove, pu…
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When we face setbacks or low points, they are opportunities for us to learn and get stronger. And whether that is through running, work, or life, the same lesson applies. And bouncing back from setbacks is one of the biggest reasons why Dan LaMorte has become the accomplished runner, comedian, and person that he is today through all the lessons he’…
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Can a $2 Gel Revolutionize high-carb fueling for athletes? In today’s episode of the Dialed Health podcast, I dive into the story behind CARBS Fuel, a company that's making waves in the sports nutrition industry with their $2, 50-gram carbohydrate gel. Co-founders Gabe Multer (CEO) and Aaron Gouw (Chief Product Officer) share their journey of creat…
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This week I wanted to bring you another My First 50k episode featuring my client, Jodi. But we had a lot of technical difficulties and ultimately had to push that recording to later in the week. This got me thinking about how we handle challenges (in life or in training) and how we often use the excuse: "I don't know how" or "I've never done that b…
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The German Dynafit athlete Rosanna Buchauer is the new queen of Lavaredo. Last weekend she ran an incredible race leading from start to finish at the highly competitive Lavaredo Ultra Trail 120K in Cortina, the heart of the Dolomites in Northern Italy. Rosanna is coming back from a rough winter battling injury and self doubt, raced her heart out an…
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Mark Allen, known as "The Grip," is a legendary American triathlete who reigned supreme in the sport during the late 1980s and 1990s. Renowned for his six consecutive Ironman World Championship titles from 1989 to 1995, Allen showcased extraordinary endurance, mental fortitude, and skill across swimming, biking, and running. His 1989 victory, famou…
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