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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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01:04:32

My First Ultra: 141 Karmell Ohlrogge & Lee Conner

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/09/03

Karmell Ohlrogge & Lee Conner are two bad ass women. Collectively they have conquered over eighty 100 milers. They are also champions of women who want to experience a 100-mile race. They are the creators and driving force behind the Women’s 100 Miler Project. Karmell & Lee are champions for supporting women, they have started a program that supports women who want to embrace ultra distances. On this podcast, we talk about both of their running journeys and the inspiration for the project. They

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01:00:55

But have you ridden your bike from Canada to Mexico?...

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/08/30

Enjoy another episode about ultra endurance. Our guest, Jenn Pattee, is an ultra runner and entrepreneur who took on the challenge of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Canada to Mexico. Seeing how much the sport of running can open up opportunities for adventure is always inspiring. Enjoy the show Check out here adventure on IG and Follow Jenn

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15:52

Season 15:08 Erin's training ramps up and gets ready...

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2024/08/30

Training fatigue has definitely set in as Erin balances her demanding work and training schedule but it doesn't mean she isn't going to find adventure to keep her spirits and energy up. She shares that she is doing a race called the Aqua Blaze which is rowing the Shenandoah River and running after which is a great reminder that keeping fun things in the mix during training can be a great way to stay motivated. We hope you enjoy!

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59:14

My First Ultra: 140 Eric Davis

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2024/08/27

Eric Davis is new to ultra running. He has tackled some technical ultras over the last year and has consistently finished in the top, including winning the MoMoFo 100k in June. He has an incredible work ethic and is one of the most positive people I have ever met. This was such an uplifting conversation. Imagine being diagnosed with cancer during Covid while in another county and just starting your family. Eric was faced with this and chose to live by the words “Be Brave, Be Powerful, Be Fearless

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53:57

My First Ultra: 139 Will Sprouse

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2024/08/20

Will Sprouse is an interesting guy, I think everyone will feel inspired after hearing what he has to say. Will is an ultra-runner, restaurant owner, pilot, race director, husband, and father. He has had two major health scares in his life but that has not stopped him from achieving his goals. Most people can’t imagine running the distances Will has. The fact that he continued ultra running after a motorcycle crash that left him with numerous broken bones and after having a stroke that affected his

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48:49

My First Ultra: 138 Andrew Kelly

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2024/08/13

Andrew Kelly is extreme, and we mean that in the best way. He rises at 4 am every day to run and is currently on a running streak that is over 1,500 days. He loves the challenge of a big race, he has tackled the Canebrake 200, Across Florida 200, and most recently the Cocodona 250. Andrew lives by the motto, no excuses. On this podcast we got to know Andrew a little better. He is a very interesting guy who decided to take some big steps to lead a healthier and more productive life. We discuss his

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51:17

Susie Chan: Trails and tribulations of a record...

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2024/08/12

Scott had a great chat with Susie Chan on all things adventure, life, and running. We aim to make more content to inspire big efforts from regular, amazing, humans. Enjoy! From her book blurb: Susie Chan is an icon of endurance running. Since taking up running at the age of 35, she has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record and was one of the first women to finish all the World Marathon Majors. Susie's story

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39:48

Grief and running: Delorean comes back to share his...

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2024/08/10

Delorean Ostrom was a featured runner on Season 13 of the project. His amazing wife lost her battle with a rare cancer in January and we wanted to check in on Delorean. He is setting some big running and fitness goals while starting a new restaurant business and raising his two young daughters. This one is full of love and emotion and we hope if you or someone you know is going through a tough time that this conversation helps even a little. Thanks for listening. Donate to the Cholangiocarcinoma

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28:00

Season 15:07. Erin runs part of Grindstone for her...

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/08/09

Erin had the chance to get out and run a part of the course for the Grindstone 50k to see how technical the trails were. School is back in session so a new training schedule had to emerge for the last 7 weeks of training. The humidity and heat are still wreaking havoc. Coach Lindsay helps coach her through some niggles and continue to prep for the big effort in September!

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51:05

My First Ultra: 137 Becky WIlliamson & Sarah Wingate

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2024/08/06

Becky & Sarah are two fun spirited, adventurous friends. They have shared many miles together on the trails including backpacking sections of the AT, trail runs, and most recently the 100k One Day Hike from DC to Harpers Ferry, WV. We had such a great time discussing friendship and adventures. This one will make you want to grab your bestie and hit the trails. Becky & Sarah tell the story of their friendship and love of trail adventures. We discuss how their support of each other has opened them

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49:01

All In Stride author and Olympian Samantha Schultz on...

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2024/08/02

Today's episode is a change up from typical ultra conversations but an important one nonetheless. Whether you are training for the Olympics or your own big goals, having coaches and people in your corner that want the best for you on the field or trail is important. One of Scott's former athletes shares her journey with the author of All In Stride to hopefully help other athletes navigate training, disordered eating, and more. Hope you enjoy! In All in Stride, Johanna Garton tells the gripping and

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28:11

Season 15:06 A hot nighttime half marathon, snakes,...

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2024/07/22

Erin is getting to the higher volume of her training as she continues her journey towards her first ultra. We talk about dealing with heat and seeking water post run during the dry east coast summer. Snakes and bears make it into the conversation as she gets on new trails. She starts to think about the changing schedule as school is about to start back up as well. Her coach is gone for todays episode so we just catch up and have a great conversation about training and life!

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23:24

Season 15:05 Erin goes longer, early aid station and...

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/07/12

Erin is training for her first ultra at the Grindstone 50k coming in September. Today her coach talks about her longer efforts and early aid station strategy to start thinking about it while she fuels for her current efforts. We talk about poles and how to implement in the training. Enjoy the show

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13:32

Ultra Nutrition: 08. Getting in the calories when...

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2024/07/01

On this episode of Ultra Nutrition we get a great question that many runners and athletes can relate to. As your training volume goes up how do you find ways to get the calories in a healthy way. Enjoy the show!

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52:50

My First Ultra: 136 Jessica Vanderbush

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2024/06/25

Jess Vanderbush has many interests, she is an ultra-runner, poet, and documentary filmmaker, she is also the founder, editor-in-chief, and creative director of Eat Clean Run Dirty magazine. She is seeking adventure and connection everywhere she goes. This was a fun conversation full of wisdom and captivating stories. Jess has many interests, we spent time diving into several of them. She takes us back to how her journey into ultras started and how ultras have led her to all the adventures she

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20:27

Ultra Nutrition: 07 Ideas for plant based athletes...

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/06/19

Nutrition coach Abby and coach Scott address listener questions in this ongoing series about nutrition and fueling for athletes. The questions were regarding plant based athletes being low in iron and B12. We hope you enjoy!

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01:04:29

My First Ultra: 135 Nettie Zeppettella

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2024/06/18

Aneta Zeppettella (Nettie) is a 52-year-old ultra runner who grew up in Poland but has been living in the US since 1999. She has finished some of the most iconic ultras including Western States 100, Badwater 135, Hurt 100, and Fat Dog 120. She is the second female to complete the Potawatomi 200-mile race. She is a Mom, librarian, community organizer and RD. She is also the co-owner of Empower Ultras. Nettie is a true champion for supporting others, she has formed a race company that embraces

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48:36

My First Ultra: 134 Cale Recaps the Miwok 100k

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2024/06/11

Our friend, Cale is back to share his race experience at the Miwok 100K on May 4th. This race has 11,800 feet of gain – views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, the redwoods, and the seashore. Founded in 1996, it has grown from 70 people to 450. Cale shares why this race is special to him and how he prepared for it. He tells us what it is like to run the first 40 miles in the rain and the difference a good crew can make. Cale ran the last thirteen miles with his coach and

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20:45

Season 15:04 Erin gets rolling with her training in...

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/06/10

Erin and her coach Lindsay sit down with Scott to talk about the first few weeks of training for her first 50k at the Grindstone 50k. Humid days, ticks, and other random things that come up in the heat of summer made the conversation. We hope you enjoy!

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50:21

My First Ultra: 133 Jenn Recaps Cocodona 250!

Becoming Ultra ·

2024/06/04

On this podcast our friend, Jenn shares her experience of five days taking on one of the most diverse 200+ mile races, the Cocodona 250. We had this conversation as Jenn is still working through all the emotions and healing physically. Jenn was very candid about the mental strength it took to get to the finish line and how she is processing things after. We are grateful to Jenn for being so vulnerable and sharing things about racing that we do not often hear. We hope you enjoy this honest

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