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!
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Look beyond the bright lights and cheering crowds, into the reality of professional sport. The Long Haul takes you past the moments of glory and investigates the price of, and barriers to, success. Over eight episodes, join leading performance coach Emma Murray as she candidly talks to some of our most elite athletes and explores the stories behind the sports we love. We speak to Olympic medalists Cate Campbell and Grant Hackett; AFL's Jack Riewoldt and Josh Bruce; and NBA star Jose Calderon ...
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Season 16:12 Running under the weather, Dexa scans, and walk to run ratio in training
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Carrie brings some great questions about her training to the call today including: How to decide when running is too much when you aren't 100% well? Pre and post training Dexa scans. Is gait analysis worth it? How much of the training should be walking verse running? Coach Ian Sharman gives some great insight as she navigates training for her first…
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Ben Tracy: Running across America for youth online safety!
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Scott had a chance to sit down with Ben Tracy who is running across the country to highlight the importance on online safety for our youth. Some of the stories from the kids he gets to meet are pretty wild and it's a cause we can get behind with young kids being so vulnerable to the evils online. Ben Tracyis a leading keynote speaker on digital cit…
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Dreama Walton: Tough early days, military life, living overseas, and finding her community in Colorado!
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Dreama Walton is an ultrarunner and parent with a great story of perseverance from life circumstances. She took chances to get out of situations that weren't ideal and has settled into a community that supports her and her goals! Scott and Dreama talk about life and running, training, living in the mountains, parenting, and more. Enjoy the show!…
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Season 16:11 Deidra ramps up with concern from a previous injury.
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Many ultra runners start training perfectly healthy with no past injury or issues to slow them down and some of us have to start while we are dealing with those issues. Deidra is managing a back injury she had fixed with surgery as she ramps up. It's almost always 2 steps forward and one step back with these types of issues so don't get discouraged…
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Season 16:10 Carrie dials in footwear and strength training and a big announcement from HQ!
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As coach Ian Sharman guides Carrie throughout the holiday season ramping up for big goals in 2025 she asks some common but pertinnet questions about footwear and strength training. Scott announces Becoming Ultra will be putting on their first ultra event in Western Colorado in July of 2025! Enjoy the show and thanks for listening!…
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Hauling your work friends across the country for an ultra!
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Cale Pearson was a runner for Season 11 of the Becoming Ultra project. One thing that has been so cool are the side projects and trickle down of the project. We have had books written about the project, podcasts started, friendships, and so much more. On this episode Cale brought some of his peers from the Freight brokering industry on his channel …
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Season 16:09 Carrie goes to the Dominican Republic, Ian PR's his half marathon.
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On the show today we talk about Ian's amazing PR in the half marathon recently as he had to adjust from a marathon effort to the half. Carrie travels and gets some rest and come back ready to train as she focuses on body care early in the training cycle. Enjoy the show!
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Season 16:08 Deidra goes to Big Bend, we troubleshoot plantar fasciitis.
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Deidra comes back from the amazing mountains of Big Bend and we talk about her adventure as well as come up with some best practices dealing with plantar fasciitis, something that many runners deal with. We are early in the training cycle so taking time to get right early is the goal with slow ramp up in mileage, strength and mobility, and being pr…
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My First Ultra: We Will See You On The Otherside :)
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Change is here! Kris & Carly discuss how much the past 151 episodes have meant to them and what the future holds! They recap some of their favorite moments and give info on where to find them in a few weeks! Don't forget to follow us on IG so you can get the info on our new podcast! Kris - @birdielovestorun Carly - @sherunderlusts Pod - @myfirstult…
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Season 16:07 Meet Denise. From roller derby to Spartan and now ultra running!
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Coach Addie and Scott get to know Denise on her first epsiode of Season 16. Denise has an amazing coming to running story that I think many will be able to relate to. Starting in roller rinks and moving to roller derby and Spartan races where a shoulder injury left her looking for something bigger. We think she is going to be an awesome follow for …
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One of Kellie's friends describe her as "an all-around incredible runner. Her feet are basically wings as she climbs mountains like they are anthills. She is not only a great athlete and talented photographer, but she is probably one of the greatest people you will ever meet." Kellie's love for the running community is evident as well as her gratit…
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Season 16:06 Meet Carrie the Speech Pathologist from Antioch training for her first ultra.
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Today we get to meet our second runner of Season 16, Carrie Balick who shares her story with Scott and her coach for the season, Ian Sharman. She grew up on the east coast and has spent most of her adult life in California in the school system as a speech pathologist. She recently went all in on her own business so she will be balancing her profess…
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Anderson Dibble does not shy away from hard races. In fact, she seems to gravitate towards challenges. Some of her racing adventures include the Sugg Farm Ultra 50 Miler (First female), Pikes Peak 50k, Drews Angel Creek 50k in Alaska, Umstead 100, and the R2R2R. Anderson loves life and embraces every challenge with gratitude. On this podcast we dis…
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Season 16:05 Meet Deidra. Mom coming off a recent back surgery to train and run her first ultra.
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Coach Scott meets his runner for Season 16 of the Becoming Ultra project, Deidra. Deidra resides in Round Rock, Texas, just outside of Austin. She is currently a stat at home mom who is coming off of a disc replacement surgery that got her back to running. We get to know about her life and who she is before diving into the training on this first ep…
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1 million in 50: Presenting a challenge to help a small North Carolina community.
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Hurricane Helene ravaged many of the communities in the mountains of North Carolina. Scott brings Mariah from Season 10 of the Becoming Ultra project on to talk about her small town of Spruce Pine and the effect of the damage. We came up with a challenge to use as a fundraiser to help the rebuild. You can join the challenge here.…
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My First Ultra: 149 Eric Davis Race Report
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The Indiana Trail 100 took place at Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana on October 12-13. The course consists of four 25-mile loops with about 1,500 feet of gain per loop. This was Eric’s first 100-mile ultra marathon, and he came in with a 3rd place finish. Eric ran his first ultra distance of 50k in October of 2023. In one year, he accom…
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Season 16: Selections for the Mendocino Coast 50k runners.
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Today Ian, Addie, and Scott come on to choose the runners of Season 16 who will run their first ultra at the Mendocino Coast 50k in April! Enjoy the show!
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What a fun conversation this was with Missy! We know Missy through BU and she was one of our biggest supporters when we launched the podcast. Just a joy to talk with, Missy shares with us how she became the adventurer she is today! Women Who Explore is the company we discuss throughout this conversation. https://www.womenwhoexplore.com/…
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Some of our most inspiring guests come from referrals. Our friend Rebecca messaged us about Heather. They met during Vol State and Rebecca knew we had to chat with her. Heather is a mom, nurse, veteran and all-around bad ass. She has tackled some of the toughest races including the Leadville 100 and Barkley Fall Classic. What else can I do? That is…
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Season 16:03 Addie Bracey on hallucinations at UTMB and coaching for Season 16!
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Coach Addie Bracey joins the show again to share her recent adventures which include an epic race that took 30 hours and finishing a retreat center near Leadville! We talk about runners and why this Mendocino Coast 50k is such a good race for first timers. Enjoy the show. Season 16 is now taking applications!…
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My First Ultra: 146 Lucja Takes on the Divide 200
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We catch up with Lucja after her latest adventure, and wow was it a big one! The Divide 200 is Canada’s only 200-mile ultra marathon. It takes place in the Castle/Crowsnest/Flathead region of the southern Rockies and highlights portions of The Great Divide Trail. Lucja takes us through the race, including a near death experience and, you guessed it…
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Season 16:02 Ian Sharman on rebuttals for the most common reasons people won't train for an ultra.
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As Season 16 kicks off we are talking to the coaches of the project about all things ultra running. On this episode Ian Sharman and Scott talk about the most common reasons or excuses people make to not take the first step to training for an ultra. We hope you enjoy and if you are on the fence about running your first ultra, now is a good time to a…
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Season 15:11 Erin's an ultra runner, now what! Post race interview.
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Erin trained for over 4 months for her first ultra with Coach Lindsay and nailed it on the Grindstone 50k course! We talk about things she learned on race day and what is next. She also gives one of the best answers ever as to why you should try for your first ultra! Enjoy the show and check out the launch of Season 16.…
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Season 16 Launch: The Mendocino Coast 50k race director Sid Garza-Hillman
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Scott talks to the race director and founder of the Mendocino Coast 50k, Sid Garza-Hillman about the history of the race, his running journey, and the launch of the newest season of the Becoming Ultra Project, Season 16. Si didn't run his first ultra until he was 46. We talk about his life as a musician and actor and why he decided to uproot and mo…
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We had the most fun talking to Tracy Meyerson. She recently finished her goal of running a marathon/ultra distance in every state. We discuss what it takes to accomplish that goal and how long it took her. Tracy will be sixty-one soon and not slowing down. She tells us how she maintains good health and the importance of nutrition. Tracy is living h…
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