Ultramarathons are pretty gnarly. From the walls of exhaustion to the taxing self-doubt, you WILL encounter difficulty running an ultra. So why do we sign up? And what gets us through those hard times? Tune in weekly to hear about why these ordinary people started running in the first place, the story of their first ultramarathon, and other valuable stories and tips that helped them go from ordinary to ultra. Whether you’re new to ultra running or are an ultra veteran, you’re sure to walk away feeling inspired and ready to run an ultramarathon.
Ordinary to Ultra
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Ultramarathons are pretty gnarly. From the walls of exhaustion to the taxing self-doubt, you WILL encounter difficulty running an ultra. So why do we sign up? And what gets us through those hard times? Tune in weekly to hear about why these ordinary people started running in the first place, the story of their first ultramarathon, and other valuable stories and tips that helped them go from ordinary to ultra. Whether you’re new to ultra running or are an ultra veteran, you’re sure to walk away feeling inspired and ready to run an ultramarathon.
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September 30, 2024
Ep. 41: What's next?
Your host, Brendon Boren, has successfully run his first ultramarathon, which was one of the major goals behind this podcast. So... now what? Listen to this brief episode to learn what's next in Brendon's journey.It can be hard to know how a podcast impacts listeners' lives. If you have any ideas, feedback, or want to share how this podcast has impacted your life, send an email to ordinarytoultra@gmail.com with your thoughts. Brendon loves hearing from his listeners! Cool and Effective Trail Running Gear at Territory Run Co Use this code for 20% off your first order: ordinarytoultra20 Get New Episode Announcements and Ultra Running Tips via Email: Sign Up Join Our Facebook & Strava Groups to Connect with Other Aspiring Ultra Runners Check out the Ordinary to Ultra Official Website
September 23, 2024
Ep. 40: I did it! My first 50k ultramarathon with podcast host Brendon Boren
I DID IT! Your host, Brendon Boren finally ran his first 50k ultramarathon! Today’s episode is special. I get to share my journey to my first ultramarathon with you. What started as a way to get outside and lose weight, has transformed into a love for trail running and doing hard things like ultramarathons. In today’s episode, I share why I got into running, my progression through different running distances, the training I did for my first 50k in detail (hint, it wasn’t much different from my marathon prep), race day preparation (nutrition & gear), and ultimately the story of my first 50k ultramarathon, the Mid-Mountain 50k in Park City, Utah. Mistakes were made, walls were hit, and cramping happened, but I made it. Thanks to all the amazing runners I’ve interviewed up to this point! You helped me cross the finish line and you’ve helped many others do the same. Cool and Effective Trail Running Gear at Territory Run Co Use this code for 20% off your first order: ordinarytoultra20 Get New Episode Announcements and Ultra Running Tips via Email: Sign Up Join Our Facebook & Strava Groups to Connect with Other Aspiring Ultra Runners Check out the Ordinary to Ultra Official Website Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast03:58 Brendon's Background and Motivation for Running06:18 Starting with Shorter Races and Building Confidence17:06 Discovering the Joy of Trail Running25:41 Inspiration to Challenge Himself and Sign Up for a 50K32:17 The Importance of Running a Marathon Before a 50K35:25 Finding Passion in Trail Running44:27 Dealing with Challenges: Heat and Family Responsibilities47:57 Supportive Spouse and Family59:03 Connecting with Fellow Runners01:06:49 Hitting a Wall and Mental Challenges01:12:28 The Importance of Aid Stations01:13:55 Food Options and Cramping01:17:47 Accomplishment and Satisfaction01:21:01 Future Plans: Rim-to-Rim Trail and 50-Mile Race01:38:50 Enjoying the Journey and Being Patient01:49:03 Outro
September 16, 2024
Ep. 39: Finding passion and peace through ultra running with Andrew Griggs
Cool and Effective Trail Running Gear at Territory Run Co Use this code for 20% off your first order: ordinarytoultra20 Get New Episode Announcements and Ultra Running Tips via Email: Sign Up Join Our Facebook & Strava Groups to Connect with Other Aspiring Ultra Runners Check out the Ordinary to Ultra Official Website Finding your passion isn't easy. Our whole lives, people and society are telling us what we should care about. Go to school. Get a good job. Buy a house. But do any of these give us passion or peace? Andrew had just finished college and his soccer career, and he felt lost. On a whim, a friend asked if he wanted to run a triathlon with him. He accepted. During training, he realized he performed exceptionally well at running and also thoroughly enjoyed it. He'd found both passion and peace in running. Listen to today's episode to hear all the details about how Andrew found running, the passion and peace it brought his life, AND... the magical story of Andrew's first 50-mile ultramarathon. And stick around to the end to hear about his progression from a 50-mile ultramarathon to a 100-mile ultramarathon.
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