Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning

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Episode 32. Mud, Blood, and Mountains: Race Recap of...

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/09/30

How do you run 26 miles through the Catskills when you haven't been on the trails in months, your iron levels are barely functional, and a nor'easter is bearing down on race morning? You take what the day gives you.Ultrarunning Coach and podcast host, Erin Quinn, said she'd never do another race in the Catskills after Manitou's Revenge. A few days later, she signed up for the Cats Tail Trail Marathon anyway. In this episode, she recaps the full experience — 7,000 feet of climbing,

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00:28:04

Episode 31. When the People You Love Don't Get Your...

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/09/23

When the People Who You Love Don't Get Your Ultrarunning Training for an ultramarathon is a massive commitment — and not everyone in your life is going to get it. In this episode, Erin breaks down how to handle the three types of people you'll encounter when your ultrarunning dreams don't align with their worldview: anonymous critics on social media, coworkers and acquaintances who crack jokes at the watercooler, and — hardest of all — close family and friends whose lack of support can really

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00:32:06

Episode 30. Readiness Is a Myth: The Four Principles...

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2026/09/16

Episode 30: Readiness Is a Myth — The Four Principles of Start Where You AreIn this milestone 30th episode, Erin breaks down what "Start Where You Are" really means — both on the trail and off. She shares her four guiding principles: conquering the "starting scaries," building (and rebuilding) your running base, starting where you are beyond running, and escaping the comparison sabotage that holds us all back.Along the way, Erin gets personal — from quitting smoking one minute at

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00:32:41

Episode 29. Iron Deficiency In Endurance Athletes:...

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2026/09/09

Iron Deficiency in Endurance Athletes — What You Need to KnowSomewhere along the ultramarathon journey, host Erin Quinn lost sight of one crucial metric: iron. In this episode, she dives deep into iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia among endurance athletes — especially female runners, up to 45% of whom may be affected.Erin breaks down why iron matters (hint: it's tied directly to oxygen delivery and performance), how endurance training accelerates iron loss through hemolysis, sweat, and

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00:48:53

Episode 28. The Power of the S.O.S. and Race Reports!

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/09/02

In this episode, host Erin Quinn takes you inside her fourth finish of the legendary Survival of the Shawangunk's (SOS )— a grueling triathlon combining a 30-mile road bike, three lake swims, and nearly 20 miles of trail running through the mountains of New Paltz, NY. Erin shares an honest, in-the-moment race recap, including an unexpected battle with IT band and hip flexor pain from mile one, and the mental tools she used to keep moving forward anyway.Beyond the race story, Erin breaks down why

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00:28:23

Episode 27. How to Handle the Taper Tantrums

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/08/26

Taper time can feel like an emotional rollercoaster — exciting one minute, anxiety-inducing the next. In this episode, ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn breaks down five practical strategies to help you navigate the mental side of tapering before a big race: proof (looking back at your training log for confidence), positive self-talk (reframing fear and self-doubt), projects and people (using extra time and energy wisely), performance enhancers (understanding adrenaline, nerves, and those weird pre-race

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00:17:24

Episode 26. Back to School, Back to You!

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/08/19

It's back-to-school season, and coach Erin Quinn is here to help you channel that "clean slate" energy into your own goals. In this episode, Erin gets personal about how trail and ultrarunning became her lifeline through the hardest parts of parenting — from the anxiety of that first school bus to dropping her kids off at college. She shares how running gave her an outlet, a community, and a sense of identity beyond being a mom, and makes the case that investing in your own training is

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00:25:15

Doing Hard Things (and Doing them Again!)

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/08/12

Episode 25: Doing Hard Things (and Doing Them Again)Coming to you live from the beach on her birthday, ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn tackles a myth that trips up even the toughest endurance athletes: that once you've conquered a hard thing, it gets easier. It doesn't. Erin unpacks the physiology and psychology behind repeatedly choosing discomfort — from her own training for the Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon to lessons from athletes who've run 100-plus miles and still show up

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00:30:34

Episode 24. Run by Feel: Why RPE Is the Ultimate...

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2026/08/05

Ever felt like you were flying on a run — only to check your watch and discover you were barely moving?That's exactly what happened to host and ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn at mile 189 of the Bigfoot 200. She felt like she was running a 9-minute mile. She was running a 14. And that moment perfectly illustrates why RPE — Rate of Perceived Exertion — might be the most powerful training tool you're not fully using.In this episode, Erin breaks down what RPE is, where it came from (shoutout to Swedish

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00:22:44

Episode 23. Good Enough is Great: The Real Secret to...

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/07/29

The Perfect Ultramarathon Training Plan (Spoiler: There Isn't One)Wouldn't it be nice if you could follow a flawless training plan from start to finish and arrive at the start line perfectly prepared? Coach Erin Quinn is here to tell you the truth: life happens — and that's okay.In this episode, Erin breaks down the three things that will actually make your ultramarathon training as strong as it can be:A plan built for you — your base fitness, your goals, your lifestyleConsistency —

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00:41:49

Episode 22. The S.O.S. Survival of the Shawangunk's

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2026/07/22

What if the most meaningful race of your life wasn't the biggest one — but the one closest to home?In this episode, host Erin Quinn celebrates the 40th anniversary of the SOS — Survival of the Shawangunk's — a one-of-a-kind grassroots triathlon in New Paltz, New York that goes bike, run, swim, run, swim, run, swim, run through some of the most stunning terrain in the Northeast.Erin shares the full story: the race's origins with founder Don Davis, her years of watching from the sidelines

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00:32:23

Episode 21. Something's Gotta Give: The Truth About...

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2026/07/15

Episode 21. Something's Gotta Give: The Truth About Balancing Life and Ultramarathon TrainingLet's get real: the idea that we can perfectly balance every area of our lives is a myth — and if you're drawn to ultramarathons, you're probably not a "moderation" person anyway.In this episode, host and professional ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn gets honest about what it actually takes to train for an ultra while navigating the rest of your life. Drawing on her own journey — from

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00:26:19

Eat, Sleep, Run: The DIY Training Camp Guide for...

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2026/07/08

Episode 20: DIY Ultra Training CampEver wish you could afford a fancy training camp to prep for your next ultramarathon? Coach Erin Quinn breaks down exactly how to build your own — no expensive retreat required.In this episode, Erin walks you through the architecture of a DIY ultra training camp: how to structure your three (or five) days, how much volume to target based on your race distance, and how to simulate race conditions as closely as possible. From fueling and hydration practice to

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00:30:17

Episode 19. The Zone 2 Revolution: Why Easy Running...

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2026/07/01

Zone 2 is everywhere right now — but what does it actually mean for your running? In this episode, coach and ultramarathon finisher Erin Quinn breaks down the zone 2 "revolution" and explains why it's really just a rebranding of the most fundamental principle in endurance training.Erin covers the full five-zone model, why zone 2 looks completely different depending on your experience level, and how new runners, seasoned racers, and ultra runners each relate to it differently. She also dives into the

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00:52:11

Episode 18: The Only Way Out Is Through: Manitou's...

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2026/06/24

Episode 18: Manitou's Revenge Race ReportErin Quinn, ultrarunning coach, USA swim coach, award-winning journalist, and now 15-time ultramarathon finisher, takes you inside one of the most demanding 50-mile races in the Northeast — Manitou's Revenge.This 53-mile beast winds through the rugged Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, packing 15,000 feet of climbing into every mile. Erin breaks down the full race experience alongside her friends Shiloh and Jessie — from the gnarly trails and brutal

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00:26:07

Episode 17. Beat the Heat: Simple Ultrarunning Tools...

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2026/06/16

**Episode 17 Beat the Heat: Ultrarunning Tools for Summer TrainingSummer running is hard — and if your legs have felt like lead, your effort through the roof, and your water bottles empty way too soon, you're not imagining it. Host and professional ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn breaks down exactly what heat does to your body (spoiler: it's not personal, it's physiology) and why those brutal summer miles are actually making you a stronger runner come fall.In this episode, Erin shares her

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Episode 16. Hit Override

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/06/10

Episode 16. Hit Override Ever find yourself lying in bed, running through a mental Rolodex of reasons why today just isn't the right day for a run? Host Erin Quinn — ultra running coach, USA Swim coach, and 14-time ultramarathon finisher — gets real about the resistance we all feel, even when running is something we love.In this episode, Erin breaks down what she calls the Override Principle: a set of practical, no-fluff tools to get you out the door when your mind is working against you. From

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00:20:09

Episode 15. The Forever Athlete

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2026/06/02

Host Erin Quinn, a professional ultrarunning and USA Swim coach and 14-time ultramarathon finisher, unpacks the “aging athlete” conversation by reframing it as the adult or “forever” athlete and arguing that age is one limiting factor—not the factor—while attitude is often the biggest limiter. She shares her own journey through chronic injury, pregnancy and postpartum years, raising three kids, and slowly returning to trails, emphasizing not comparing yourself to a younger self or others and

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Episode 14. The Race I Don't Like to Talk About

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2026/05/27

Erin Quinn has finished 14 ultramarathons — including the Moab 240 and Cocodona 250 — but race number 15 is the one she doesn't like to talk about.In this raw and deeply personal episode, Erin shares the full story of her DNF at the Tahoe 200: a 200-mile race around Lake Tahoe that she trained for despite recovering from a femoral stress fracture, battling severe altitude sickness starting at 7,600 feet, and running on little sleep after traveling across the country.From the first steps on the

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00:26:03

Episode 13. The Underrated Advantage-- Working your...

Start Where You Are Running and Ultrarunning ·

2026/05/20

Episode 13: The Underrated Advantage — Working Your WeaknessesWhat if the thing you avoid most in training is exactly what will make you a stronger runner?In this episode of Start Where You Are: Running and Ultrarunning, host and professional ultrarunning coach Erin Quinn dives into one of the most overlooked aspects of endurance training: working your weaknesses. It's easy to default to what we're good at — but real growth happens outside the comfort zone.Erin shares her personal struggles

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