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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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All Episodes

01:01:55

My First Ultra: 21 Hillary Allen

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2021/11/16

Hillary’s career as an endurance athlete has not been straightforward. Through injury, setbacks and unexpected challenges, Hillary’s had to re-think what she considers impossible. Early in her career, Hillary earned the nickname “Hillygoat” when she proved her ability to run fast on steep, technical mountain terrain – a style of running known as Skyrunning. Since then, she has raced all over the world, racking up wins and course records, establishing herself as one of the best mountain

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01:07:18

My First Ultra: 20 Steve Baber

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2021/11/09

Steve has been running since he was in high school. After burning out and taking a 20-year hiatus he picked it back up when his children (now 30 & 26) got involved in middle school cross country which led him to HS cross country coaching for 5 years. Some injuries moved Steve off the pavement and towards the trails. Currently Steve is a real estate broker / auctioneer and the VP of the Indiana Trail Runners Association but has always made time to hit the trails and race. With a few hundred

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01:03:11

My First Ultra: 19 Sabrina Stanley

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2021/11/02

Running is what drives me. I crave it. I’ve followed some paths in life that have led me away from my passion, but when I finally returned to what always made me happy, I appreciated it so much more. Sabrina is a professional mountain Ultra-Runner and RRCA Certified Coach. Growing up in Washington State Sabrina’s parents fostered an unbridled competitive spirit in both her and her five siblings. Sabrina eventually found a love of running which morphed into a passion for trail running. After

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22:06

Season 10:35 Bailey and Katie reflect on their first...

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2021/10/31

It wasn't planned but Katie and Bailey trained as teammates for 5 months and ended up racing together. Hear how it went on todays episode!

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24:19

Season 10 Finale: Randi and Jenn talk about their...

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2021/10/30

Jenn and Randi had completely different experiences for their first ultra in Virginia. Listen to their reflections on today's show!

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35:49

Season 10 Finale with Ellies Crew: Miranda and...

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2021/10/29

Miranda wasn't sure how her body would holdup and Melissa had a unique experience on the trails but they both made it happen! Listen to the details of their first ultra!

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25:47

Season 10 Basham Crew Finale: Dave and Mariah...

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2021/10/29

Dave and Mariah report back to their coach, Amanda Basham after their first ultra ever. Enjoy the show!

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59:55

My First Ultra: 18 Muriel Kreske

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2021/10/26

Muriel Bartelme Kreske grew up in Michigan, has a husband named Bryan, is an Executive Creative Director at an advertising agency in Minneapolis, and has more energy than any other person named Muriel in the history of the world. Part of that is fueled by the Grande Blonde roast from Starbucks she drinks every morning. Part of that is because she has to keep up with a rambunctious 9-year-old son, Griffin. And part of that is because she just has that kind of personality. That energy fueled her to

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34:29

Season 11 Audio Applications

Becoming Ultra ·

2021/10/22

Listen to the applications of runners all over applying for the Season 11 of Becoming Ultra!

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01:13:23

My First Ultra: 16 Catra Corbett

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2021/10/19

Before Catra Corbett aka Dirt Diva was an ultrarunner, she was a drug addict. The drugs led her to dropping out of school , developing an eating disorder, damaging relationships and eventually in jail. Catra hit her rock bottom and decided she was going to turn her life around. In 1996, two years after being clean and sober, she started lifting weights and walking. One day she just started running and never stopped. Catra has completed more than one-hundred 100-mile races, the Moab 240 multiple

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41:39

Season 11 Selection Show: Amazing people from around...

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2021/10/18

Runners from all over the world apply to be chosen for the Season 11 of Becoming Ultra project. Enjoy hearing their stories and see which runners were selected by the coaches!

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20:33

Season 10:31 Randi and Jenn's last call before...

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2021/10/14

Randi finished up her training with almost no issues and Jenn shares her solo Grand Canyon run and the changes she has seen in herself over the training cycle. Now all we do is wait for a great race. Enjoy the show!

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19:17

Season 10: Bailey and Katie imagine what their first...

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2021/10/13

Found in the archives. Katie and Bailey talk about their expectations for their efforts before their first 50k!

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16:33

Season 10:30 Dave and Mariah's pre race call!

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2021/10/12

Dave has been spending lots of time on the bike to let his body recover from some injury and Mariah has been nailing all of her training. Today we talk about what they are expecting during the race and field questions from their coach, Amanda Basham!

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19:48

Season 10:29 Miranda and Melissa tell us what they...

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2021/10/12

Thanks for joining us as we wrap up calls for race week before Miranda and Melissa get to test themselves in Virginia for their first ultra. The work is in the bank. Now it's time to see what they have! Enjoy!

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55:25

My First Ultra: 15 Canon Krebehenne

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2021/10/12

Canon’s story may sound very typical at first, married and has two kids, 9 & 7. Grew up active in a small country town, played all sports as a youngster but focused on soccer in high school and went on to play in college. Stayed active, until like many people fell victim to the typical office job / marriage / new dad lifestyle and got out of shape. As a result of stress; poor diet; lack of sleep; too much alcohol, health issues started. Canon was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a chronic

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41:02

Season 10: Bryce Conquer the Mountain 50k RD Q and A!

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2021/10/06

Mike Spiller joins host Scott to answer the audio questions of the eight runners of Season 10 a week before race day. If you are racing in Virginia this might be a good listen for you too!

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29:21

Season 11 Race Preview: RD's from Desert RATS talk...

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2021/10/05

We had the pleasure of chatting with the RD's of the partner race for Season 11. If you have not explored the western slope of Colorado you are in for a treat. They share everything you need to know before coming out. The course, pre race, the festival, and lots more! Enjoy!

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01:13:24

My First Ultra: Jason Fitzgerald

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2021/10/05

FORMAT Jason Fitzgerald is the host of the Strength Running Podcast (one of the top 3 running podcasts in the US of all time) and the founder of Strength Running, an award-winning running blog with hundreds of thousands of monthly readers. A 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified coach, he’s coached thousands of endurance athletes to faster finishing times and fewer injuries with his results-oriented coaching philosophy. He’s the winner of the 2011 Morraine Hills Half Marathon, 2012 Maryland Warrior

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19:57

Season 11 Launch Show: Planning for the Desert RATS...

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2021/10/01

Join Coach Scott Jones, Ellie Greenwood, and Hillary Allen as they talk about the new season for Becoming Ultra! New and aspiring ultra runners can apply to be coached for their first ultra in Fruita, Colorado for the Desert RATS Race and Festival. It's going to be an epic season so get ready to sign up here!

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