Who likes COFFEE?? Do you use caffeine to boost your energy? Did you know that caffeine can boost your performance? What form of caffeine you determines how much effect it will have. In this episode we ‘nerd out’ on the perks of coffee and caffeine intake with guest Keren Blount, coffee roaster extraordinaire and owner of Runner Coffee Co. Obviously she likes running too (hence the company name)! She’ll teach us how to brew a consistent cup at home and it all begins with the type and grind of beans.  Order a bag of ‘More Ultra Less Lady’ blend coffee and 30% will be contributed back to U ..read more

In this episode, our favorite Ultrarunning Historian Davy Crockett tells about “Historic Women Breaking The Gender Barrier.” Women are still in the minority in the sport, but that is slowly changing. While we are pushing forward, it’s good to look behind once in a while and honor those from history that helped get us here. Davy is the creator of the Ultrarunning History Podcast and is the director of the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. He is also an accomplished ultrarunner, having run about 150 races, with 108 of those being 100-mile finishes as of 2022. You can discover more about Davy a ..read more

Are the results of your running efforts what you expected? This episode of the Coaching Corner explores what it means to be coachable, and how FOMO and ‘putting on your own oxygen mask first’ can affect your bigger running goals.  Show Notes: Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels: Instagram Facebook  YouTube Twitter Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram. April 16 - Ahmanson Trails 6 & 12K June 11 - Valley Crest Trails 10k & Half-Marathon Spring 2023 - Cirque Du G ..read more

Professional Ultramarathon athlete Katie Asmuth visits with us to review her recent (second) Western States Endurance Run finish, and also share what she learned as an Ultra Ladies athlete when she first began the sport. Katie first began her ultrarunning training with the Ultra Ladies in Los Angeles. She has put in a lot of dedicated training, and rapidly became an accomplished ultrarunner. Katie finished 5th female at the 2021 Western States, and had a hard-earned finish as 9th female in 2023. Come laugh with us as we dive into what the start of ultrarunning was like for her, what it’s like ..read more

Are you short on time or just needing better time management to fit running into your schedule? This episode is full of great tips on how to get those runs in, whether you’re a full time professional, a busy parent, or both. Let us help you problem-solve to figure out how you can successfully train while still performing in those roles! Show Notes: Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels: Instagram Facebook  YouTube Twitter Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like t ..read more

Guest Kylie Aldaz has conquered a few challenges running related and in life, and most recently she had a strong finish at the incredible Cocodona 250 ultra in Arizona. She shares her experience from start to finish and what it took to prepare for this epic race. If you are considering running Cocodona, or any other 200 miler, this episode is a must for you.  Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels: Instagram Facebook  YouTube Twitter Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram ..read more

Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels: Instagram Facebook  YouTube Twitter Trail Races hosted by Ultra Ladies can be found at trailrunevents.com or on Facebook and Instagram. If you’d like to leave a review, visit iTunes or Spotify. We read each one and your ratings and reviews really help! Subscribe on the player of your choice or download the show to listen anytime anywhere.  Our podcast production is done by Stefanie, another badass female ultrarunner through her company, Wenninger Marketing.  Remember: The information in ..read more

‘Tapering to your first Ultra’ is an important time in your training, almost as important as your race. For the beginners in the audience, we discuss what a taper is, and for the seasoned ultrarunners we cover tips and tricks for relieving those anxiety-driven taper-tantrums that occur when our running endorphins and serotonin aren’t released as usual. Looking for some ways to be more efficient in packing and planning for race day? We’ve got you covered in this insider's look at the weeks prior to that big race day.  Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following ..read more

Today our Trailgate Chat is titled “WHAT IT’S LIKE TO DIRECT YOUR FIRST TRAIL RACE”. Nancy “Ultra Mama” and Coach Sarah will look back on 2022 Ahmanson Trails 6k & 12k Trail Runs held on April 16. Hear what it’s like for race directors to spend months dotting every “i” and crossing every “t”, and on race day turn it over to a team of crew and volunteers. Listen Sarah talk about the challenges and rewards of directing her first trail race and what she learned along the way. Show Notes: Thanks for listening! We can be at ultraladies.com or on the following social channels: Instagram Faceb ..read more

Today we will talk with Shannon Farar-Griefer about “Who Are You When Things Get Hard.” Shannon is an ultra runner, coach, business owner, philanthropist, equestrian, gourmet chef, mother and a fierce Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Warrior who battles every day to maintain her balance and continue ultra running. Shannon has finished over twenty 100-mile ultra races including finishing seven official Badwater 135 Ultra Marathons. Shannon was the first female to run the official Badwater 135 double, that includes 292 miles from Death Valley to the summit of Mt. Whitney and back to Death Valley where s ..read more