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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

36:03

Season 12 Selection Show

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/18

Coaches Scott Jones, Ellie Greenwood, Hillary Allen, and Dawn Lisenby take the time to find the runners for Season 12 to run their first ultra in Palm Coast, Florida in October. Enjoy the show!

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15:30

Season 12 Audio Applications

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/17

Every season of Becoming Ultra start with people all over getting out of their comfort zone. This is before even one day of training is complete. It's the audio application and you can listen to them here!

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58:00

My First Ultra: 47 Nick Coury

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/17

Nick Coury started running in junior high, ran high school cross country and track with his older and younger brother, they all ran their first ultra-together when he was 17, and he's been doing them ever since. Nick has done 24 races 100 miles or longer, including 5 finishes at the Hardrock 100, running the World 24 hour twice, and most recently setting the American Record at 24 hours with 173.015 miles. Outside running, Nick has a lovely wife Lauren who is an accomplished ultrarunner on her own, a

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08:43

Season 12: o4 Launch Week: Memories of Season 2...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/13

Scott takes some time down memory lane when during Season 2 he captured some legit drama as Janet emptied her stomach before the big final push up the mountain. Matt Fitzgerald loses his way on his first ultra at the same race. We also read a couple entries from Season 12 entries including a prolific marathoner who hasn't run an ultra yet and a woman who overcame the wheelchair to start running again! Enjoy!

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40:31

Miwok 100k: Crewing for a new 100k runner on the...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/13

The crew and racer Amanda Follmar from last week's Miwok 100k in the Marin Headlands come together to talk about the experience. When people come together, good stuff happens! We think you'll enjoy this one and be sure to share with your crew for your next race!

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08:23

Season 12: 03 Launch Week: Creating a team atmosphere...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/11

Running isn't the easiest of sports to turn into a team effort but we are figuring it out. Scott shares how they made crewing a 100k into a team effort and Coach Hillary shares thoughts on the upcoming season!

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15:39

Season 12 Launch Week: Coach Ellie's thoughts on the...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/11

Scott shares a little about what the next week entails and Ellie shares why she is excited and what she would love to see in the applicants of Season 12! Enjoy the show and apply here!

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59:24

My First Ultra: 46 Justin True

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/10

A former mixed martial arts fighter, Justin True was no stranger to pushing through unimaginable pain to win in the octagon. However, this pain was different, and too much for him to overcome. True’s first attempt to take his own life was not successful, so he tried again. When the second attempt also failed, True had a fundamental shift in his outlook on life. He emerged wanting to turn his life around, and to help others who are suffering and feeling hopeless. Since that day, True’s life has been

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40:10

Season 12: Meet the RD of Jack's 50k, the Season 12...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/06

We are pumped to introduce Dawn Lisenby, the race director and coach in charge of East Coast Trail Racing. Her race, Jack's Trail 50k will take place in Palm Coast, Florida this coming October and benefit a scholarship fund for her brother Jack. She shares her coaching philosophy, the history of the race and region, and why she is pumped to partner with us for another epic season!

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52:40

Ben Mead with Chasing Cutoffs

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/06

We sit down with founder and podcast host of Chasing Cutoffs, Ben Mead. As a self proclaimed back of the packer Ben thought there should be a show about the runners that don't always have the most perfect days racing. That, and the fact he interviewed Season 4 Becoming Ultra runner Rebecca Roehm who had one of the more epic cutoff chasing races we have ever been a part of was reason enough to have him come share his vision for Chasing Cutoffs!

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56:06

My First Ultra: 45 Annie Hughes

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/05/03

Annie Hughes lives and trains year-round in Leadville, Colorado. This past summer at 23 years old, she became the youngest ever female champion of the Leadville 100 and the Moab 240. She ran one of her very first ultras at the Silver Rush 50 when she first moved to Leadville in 2019 and ended up qualifying for the 100. Annie has since fell in love with the sport and the longer 100 – 200 plus mile distances. Living in Leadville opened so many doors for her as an up-and-coming ultra-runner. She has

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27:50

Season 11:31 "I had no idea what mile I was at all...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/29

Lene makes her way across the world to run her first ultra in Colorado and Caitlin enjoyed 98% of her first ultra. Coach Ellie Greenwood gets to hear how it all went down on this post race recap call from Season 11 of the Becoming Ultra Project!

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35:25

Season 11:30 Jeremy and Evangelyn reflect on their...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/26

"Mom strength will prepare you for anything." Coach Hillary " Why would you not do something that gives you the feeling that you can do anything." Evangelyn "My rigid limitations of what I think is possible for me have gone away." Jeremy Running these long distances are more than just running. Enjoy the show!

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58:05

My First Ultra: 44 Anthony Costales

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/26

Anthony Costales is a Junior High PE teacher and Ultra-Trail runner from Salt Lake City, UT where he lives with his wife Katie, 16-month-old daughter Piper, and their cattle dog Brighton. Born and raised in Northern California he started running in 6th grade after his Jr High PE teacher suggested he go out for the cross-country team, having no idea what that was, he showed up and the rest is history. He ran XC/Track at his local high school and continued on competing for American River Junior

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42:39

Season 11:29 Husband and wife run their first Ultra...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/24

Cale and Meghan followed the training, put the work in and sacrificed when needed for a big goal and we couldn't be happier for them. Listen to the post race recap from the Desert RATS 50k in Fruita, Colorado!

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01:01:39

My First Ultra: 43 Brittany Peterson

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/19

Brittany Peterson is a Minnesota native who has been running since Junior High School. She has been in Idaho for the past 12 years, which is where her ultra-running and mountain running really took off post-collegiately. She has run professionally for Nike Trail since 2018 while she also balances a career as an occupational therapist teaching at a university. Brittany and her partner, Cody, enjoy traveling, running with their dogs and exploring the mountains in their backyard. They put on a

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13:27

Pre Season 11 Messages from YOU!

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/16

Audience, family, and friends left messages for runners of Season 11!

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37:49

Season 11:28 "I'm freaked out how not freaked out I am."

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/15

Jeremy and Evangelyn dealt with the weather and life to get here to the start line of their first 50k. This is their pre race call with their coach. Enjoy!

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34:50

Season 11:27 Husband and wife ready for their first...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/15

As Amy heads down to the lower 48 to test her legs this weekend as the Pearson's ready themselves for their first ultra. This is their call with their coach before the race! Enjoy!

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41:18

Season 11:26 "I'm sure I'll cry, I'm sure I'll throw...

Becoming Ultra ·

2022/04/15

The time is here. Caitlin and Lene trained through a pretty interesting 6 months and their days is upon us. They will be running their first ultra. This is the call with their coach before they get it done. Enjoy.

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