Training seriously for an ultramarathon, especially if you are going to compete, is a full-time commitment (or close to it). Are there shortcuts to success? There is a stand-out number in experience research, which focuses on the prerequisites under which people achieve top performances. That number is 10,000 hours. There is another rule of thumb … Continue reading Are There Shortcuts to Success in Ultramarathon Training?
Tag: Ultrarunning Goals
Post-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra (2025)
https://youtu.be/i-LajSfPkPs?si=2ipvHxnaaxherUBu Event Name, date, location. Laurel Highlands Ultra, 06/14, Ohiopyle, PA Pre-event, what were your hopeful outcomes? What were the actual outcomes? My perfect race was going to look like running a sustainable, yet uncomfortable pace for the majority of the race. Including proper pacing during the first 11 miles which has 3 HUGE climbs … Continue reading Post-Race Questionnaire for Laurel Highlands Ultra (2025)
The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Embracing the Pain of Ultramarathons
My friend, Anthony (host of The Scarecrow Runner Podcast), and I got caught up on a few of my races, since we last did a show together. In this episode, which relaunched his show, we chatted about training, my ultramarathon mindset shift (which occurred over the years), and the pains of ultrarunning. It takes longer … Continue reading The Scarecrow Runner Podcast: Embracing the Pain of Ultramarathons
Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100
https://youtu.be/cAqMBQ5bpiA?si=A-LUj6LCoO0p9nFK Myah's finish line video with all five of her kids Typically, I don't post a lot about my clients because most of the work that I do is confidential, since mental health is usually involved. I did get permission from Myah to share some things about her journey, which has been an inspiring one. … Continue reading Friend and client finished her first 100! Rabid Raccoon 100
Run a 50 Miler for Your First Ultramarathon!
Client success story! 🎉🎊🎉🎊It is a privilege to work with Myah, who is now an ultramarathon runner! 🔥 We first met at a crazy run club challenge called the Most Magical Mile, which was held on the Rainbow Trail in Butler, PA. The challenge was to run as many loops as possible in 8 hours. … Continue reading Run a 50 Miler for Your First Ultramarathon!
My Pre-Race Questionnaire for Mohican 100 (2024)
How thorough is your race preparation? How much research and planning do you do to set yourself up for a finish that you will feel great about? If your answer is "not enough," then check out this pre-race questionnaire. The questions in this questionnaire will guide you through a few things that you need to … Continue reading My Pre-Race Questionnaire for Mohican 100 (2024)
The “I’m too Slow of a Runner” Mental Struggle
Have you ever felt slow or you just plain know that you are moving slowly?Let's say this happens during a race or while in a group run. It is a common struggle for runners of all paces. I feel this every once and a while. It happened the other week when I was doing a … Continue reading The “I’m too Slow of a Runner” Mental Struggle
Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024
Richard Gleave, host of the Choose to Endure Podcast, reached out to talk about mindset and mental strategies for his audience who are mostly back-of-the-pack ultrarunners. This was a great opportunity to share my thoughts, insights, and tips for the people who are out there the longest. I have definitely been there, as my past … Continue reading Choose to Endure Podcast with Richard Gleave 2024
From Addiction Recovery to Healthy Runner Lifestyle
https://youtu.be/GZUBZPRdIfY?si=LoBE5_MwTx1qd-54 I had a highly valuable conversation with a client this morning and wanted to pass it on. My client shared about someone in the running community who battled drug and alcohol addiction and turned to running as a way to help him with recovery.In the running and ultrarunning communities, I know that we have … Continue reading From Addiction Recovery to Healthy Runner Lifestyle
Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022)
P.C.: David Schmude I never imagined not finishing this race I didn't "strike oil" this year. Many things went right. Hydration and nutrition were spot on, which was a huge goal going into this. No blisters or chaffing, thanks to Squirrels Nut Butter and Injinji socks. The weather was one of the better years. I … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report: My 4th DNF at this beast (2022)