She Runs Ultras
Episodes
337 episodes
Ep. 338 - The Banner That *Almost* Started An Argument
What if one of the biggest things holding you back as a runner isn't your fitness......it's your thinking?In this episode, I'm sharing a funny story from my small New Hampshire town that turned into a much bigger coaching lesson a...
Ep. 337 - 10 Things That Make Me Nervous As A Coach
After nearly a decade of coaching ultrarunners, I've started to notice certain patterns that immediately make me pay closer attention.They're not guarantees that something will go wrong...but they are red flags that often lead to injury,...
Ep. 336 - Go Before You're Ready
If you are not attempting things before you feel 100% ready, then you're missing out! This week's episode is based around the idea that you need to: "Go Before You Are Ready" in order to accomplish your ultra goals. ...
Ep. 335 - Stop Borrowing Other People's Beliefs & Do This Instead!
Ever notice how the people around you have plenty of opinions about your ultra running? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple encounter with a bear in my neighborhood that turned into a powerful coaching lesson about fear, beliefs, and w...
Ep. 334 - Become A Better Runner With Strength & Mobility featuring Sian Milne of The Movement Cave
This week I'm chatting with my friend, Sian Milne, about strength & mobility for runners. Sian is a former stunt woman for the film industry turned strength & mobility coach, and a runner on top of that! So she knows ...
Ep. 333 - There's Always Going To Be Something...
We're officially halfway through the year...so how's your training going?Whether your goal race is just around the corner or still months away, now is the perfect time to pause and check in. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple mindset ...
Ep. 332 - Hypnosis Night Race Recap
Last weekend, I headed to Arizona to crew and coach a handful of She Runs Ultras athletes at the Hypnosis Night Race - an overnight trail event put on Aravaipa Running.The conditions were brutal: triple-digit temperatures, relentl...
Ep. 331 - The 10 Training Plan Commandments
In this episode, I'm sharing my 10 Training Plan Commandments. The rules I've learned after years of coaching athletes and watching the same training mistakes show up over and over again.In this episode, we'll cover:...
Ep. 330 - Is Your Environment Holding You Back? Here's What You Can Do About It
Most runners think they need more motivation, discipline, or a better training plan.But what if the bigger factor is the environment you're training in?In this episode, Meghan explores how the people around you, the content...
Ep. 329 - 5 Tips If You Think You Need to Run the Full Distance Before Race Day
A lot of runners (especially first-time 50k runners) feel like they need to run the full race distance before race day just to prove they can do it.In this episode, I’m breaking down why I don’t recommend that approach…...
Ep. 328 - How To Get Off The Fence About Signing Up For That Race
In this episode, I'm sharing some behind-the-scenes coaching with one of my long term clients and the way that she made the decision about whether or not to enter the Cocodona 250 lottery for 2027.
Ep. 327 - Cocodona Made You Sign Up for an Ultra…Now What?
Caught up in the excitement of the coverage and impulsively signed up for an ultra? 😅You are definitely not alone.In this episode I’m talking about the very real “OH SH*T” moment that can happen after the adrenaline wears off and ...
Ep. 326 - The Hoodie I Didn't Earn...Or Did I?
In this episode, I’m talking about something a lot of runners believe and that is you only “earn” the right to wear race gear if you finish.After my DNF at the Moab 240 in 2025, I couldn’t bring myself to wear the hoodie I bought at the ...
Ep. 325 - Sleep Deprivation Training: Is That Really a Thing?
With races like the Arizona Monster and Cocodona 250 bringing overnight running into focus, this episode tackles a common question: should you train for sleep deprivation?Short answer: no.Sleep deprivation isn’t a trainable...
Ep. 324 - How Would You Train Without The Internet?
What would your training look like if you didn’t have access to social media, Google, podcasts…or even this one?In this episode, we explore what “old school” training might teach you about consistency, confidence, and act...
Ep. 323 - Giving Your Gear A Second Life with Jes Parker From Take 2 Trail
What happens to all the gear you don’t use anymore?In this episode, I’m talking with Jes Parker, founder of Take 2 Trail - a platform built to give trail running gear a second life.We talk about the real cost of th...
Ep. 322 - How'd We Get Here? A Podcast Episode For When You Crash Out
Ever get to a point in your training where you have so much on your plate that you're not sure you'll be able to continue? Yeah, me too. And that's what we're going to talk about today. Plus - bonus tips on how to cultivate m...
Ep 321 - "Let's Go Do What We Came Here To Do" with Peggy Ward
In this episode, I'm chatting with Badwater 135 finisher, Peggy Ward. Peggy has an impressive ultra resume including multiple 50 & 100 mile races where she has placed overall or in her age group. One of the most exciting ...
Ep. 320 - The Most Toxic Thing You Can Do In Ultra Training
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m too slow… too old… not cut out for this…” — this episode is going to hit close to home. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and most toxic) patterns I ...
Ep. 319 - 7 Unconventional Steps To Successful Ultra Training
When you think about “successful” ultra training…your brain probably goes straight to outcomes.Finishing. PRs. Going farther than you ever have before.But here’s the problem…That’s not where success actually lives.In this e...
Ep. 318 - The Fastest Way To Sabotage Your Training
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things…reading the articles, trying the plans, tweaking your training and yet somehow your progress feels stalled?In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common ...
Ep. 317 - 🧚 You Don’t Need Permission to Run an Ultra… But Here It Is Anyway!!
Somewhere along the way, a lot of women start downplaying their running goals.“It’s just a 50K.”“I mean… there are people running way farther than me.”In this episode, I’m stepping in as the 🧚 Permission Fai...
Ep. 316 - When Your Body Stops Being Predictable
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what it feels like when your body stops responding the way it used to and how perimenopause has shifted my experience as both an athlete and a coach.This is not a deep dive into hormon...
Ep. 315 - When Everything Competes for Your Attention...Your Training Pays the Price!
In this episode, I’m sharing a recent conversation with one of my 1:1 clients who’s training for 100 miles.She listed everything she’s juggling — work, family, aging parents, social media, world events, health concerns — and then ...
Ep. 314 - Two Things I'm NOT DOING With My Running This Year
This year, I’m taking a few things off the table when it comes to my running.First: I’m done calling runs “bad.”Hard? Sure. Uncomfortable? Absolutely.But “bad” doesn’t actually tell us anything useful—and it usual...