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Becoming Ultra

Athlete On Fire

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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46:59

From Ultra Running to Kilimanjaro: Ultra skills in...

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2025/03/07

Summary In this conversation, Scott Jones and Mari Lowe discuss Mari's journey from training for her first ultra marathon to summiting Kilimanjaro. They explore the mental and physical challenges of ultra running, the importance of training, and the personal growth that comes from facing fears. Mari shares her experiences with cultural insights from Tanzania, the logistics of her trip, and the impact of her adventures on her perspective of life. In this conversation, Mari Lowe shares her

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21:55

Season 16:21 Learn to pivot, not quit on your goals!

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2025/03/03

Adapting Goals and Overcoming Challenges in Ultra Training. Pivoting is not quitting. In this episode of Becoming Ultra Season 16, host Scott Jones and coaches Ian and Carrie discuss Carrie's decision to shift her training focus from a 50k race to a half marathon. Due to recurring injuries and the demands of scaling her business, Carrie reflects on the emotional and physical challenges she faced in making this decision. The conversation highlights the importance of adaptability and resilience in

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22:40

Season 16:20 Crewing friends and Marathon Musings

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2025/02/24

Becoming Ultra: Training Tales and Marathon Musings with Denise and Addie. In this episode of 'Becoming Ultra,' Denise and Addie catch up on Denise's running journey, discussing her increasing mileage, recent crewing experience, and upcoming training race. Denise shares her pain-free yet challenging training progress, including a memorable long run in Griffith Park and plans to run the LA Marathon as part of her training. Addie reflects on her own marathon experience and offers advice on pacing

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22:13

Season 16:19 Keeping long term goals in mind in the...

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2025/02/13

In this episode of 'Becoming Ultra', Scott, Ian, and his coaching client, Carrie, discuss the emotional and physical hurdles faced during Carrie's preparation for her first ultra marathon, the Mendocino 50k. The conversation delves into the common struggles of first-time ultra runners, the importance of learning from setbacks, and finding balance amidst a busy life. Carrie shares her personal journey, dealing with injuries, and managing a business, while receiving valuable insights and

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19:21

Season 16:18 Stomach issues and a bad shoe lacing...

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2025/02/11

Training for Your First Ultra: Overcoming Challenges with Deidre In this epsode, Scott and Deidre discuss her journey of training for her first ultra-marathon scheduled in Mendocino, California. They explore challenges she has faced recently, including minor injuries, stomach issues, and strategies to overcome them. Some of the topics include the importance of communication with her coach, proper nutrition and hydration strategies during long runs, and how to manage the physical demands of

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56:01

Creating Athletic Opportunities: The Kyle Pease...

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2025/02/04

Creating Inclusive Athletic Opportunities: The Kyle Pease Foundation Story In this engaging conversation, two brothers from Atlanta, Brent and Kyle Pease, share their inspiring story and the creation of the Kyle Pease Foundation aimed at promoting inclusion in sports for people with disabilities. The discussion highlights their journey from memorable childhood sports moments to completing multiple Ironman events and the significant impact of their foundation. They delve into training regimes,

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14:39

Season 16:17 Mid-Training Check-In: Skiing, Air...

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2025/01/28

In the first call of 2025, Denise catches up with her coach Addie about her training progress for her first ultra marathon, set for April 19th in Mendocino. They discuss balancing holiday breaks, ski trips, and work commitments, and address ongoing air quality issues in Southern California. Denise talks about her company's efforts to support associates affected by the Pacific Palisades fire. The conversation also covers Denise's cross-training activities, including a high-altitude skiing trip and

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39:42

Season 16:16 Carrie's sleep study results and gait...

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2025/01/27

In this episode of Becoming Ultra, host Scott Jones interviews Carrie and her coach Ian Sharman. Carrie is training for her first Ultra marathon on April 19th in Mendocino. They discuss several key aspects of her training regimen, including a recent sleep study that diagnosed her with moderate sleep apnea, and the use of a CPAP machine to improve her sleep quality. Other topics covered include gait analysis, fueling strategies during training, and the importance of incremental improvements in

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23:02

Season 16:15 Building Base and Battling Cold: First...

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2025/01/21

Overcoming Winter Challenges: Deidra's Journey to Her First Ultra Marathon In the first call of 2025, Scott and Deidra discuss how she is faring in the initial weeks of 2025 of her training for her first ultra marathon. Deidra shares her struggles with running in cold weather in Texas, her efforts to adapt to new training routines, and her recent achievements in strength training. They talk in detail about the importance of consistent strength training, proper running form, and strategies for

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25:31

Season 16:14 Halfway to Ultra: Carrie's Training...

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2025/01/17

Midpoint Training Updates and Overcoming Challenges in Ultra Marathon Prep In this episode of Becoming Ultra Season 16, host Scott Jones catches up with Carrie and her coach Ian Sharman as Carrie prepares for her first ultra marathon. They discuss their progress halfway through the training, overcoming challenges such as sickness and a busy schedule, and the importance of recovery, including insights from Carrie's recent sleep study. Coach Ian provides valuable advice for maintaining consistency and

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56:46

Running the Distance: Inside Hard Rock 100 with Dale...

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2025/01/15

A Deep Dive into the Hard Rock 100 with Race Director Dale In this episode, Scott chats with Dale, the race director of the Hard Rock 100 Endurance Run. They discuss Dale's personal journey, the origins and evolution of the Hard Rock 100, and his experiences as both an educator and a race director. Dale shares insights on the importance of community in the race, the logistics involved with organizing the event, and how the race has positively affected the local economy. They also delve into the

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33:06

Season 16:13. Coach Addie and Denise on Balancing...

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2025/01/07

Balancing Training and Holiday Cheer: Denise, Addie, and the Importance of Cross-Training In this episode of 'Becoming Ultra,' Denise and Addie discuss their recent training updates and balancing commitments during the holiday season. They cover the importance of maintaining a variety of workouts, incorporating cross-training, and staying motivated. Denise shares her insights on the benefit of hiking versus running and how cross-training like mountain biking can complement her running routine. They

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25:54

Season 16:12 Running under the weather, Dexa scans,...

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2025/01/02

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 ultra. About the hosts: Ian Sharman Ian has been racing around the world in all formats of event since 2005 and coaching since 2010, having run

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01:04:11

Ben Tracy: Running across America for youth online...

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2024/12/16

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 citizenship, online safety, and responsiblesocial media use. Drawing from personal experience, Ben shares his compelling story aboutthe impact of teenage

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58:28

Dreama Walton: Tough early days, military life,...

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2024/12/12

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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16:55

Season 16:11 Deidra ramps up with concern from a...

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2024/12/11

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 if you are going through it. Thanks for listening. Our first live race from Becoming Ultra is now taking registrations. Check it out here!

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26:31

Season 16:10 Carrie dials in footwear and strength...

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2024/12/09

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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47:54

Hauling your work friends across the country for an...

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2024/11/26

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 to talk about an upcoming team ultra at Desert Rats (where Cale ran his first ultra). We hope you enjoy. Cale's biz You Tube channel:

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26:26

Season 16:09 Carrie goes to the Dominican Republic,...

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2024/11/25

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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15:03

Season 16:08 Deidra goes to Big Bend, we troubleshoot...

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2024/11/19

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 present along the way. Enjoy!

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