She Runs Ultras
Episodes
344 episodes
Ep. 345 - Advice On Running Your First 50k From Women Who've Done It!
For the final episode in this series, I’m passing the mic(sort of) to several women inside the She Runs Ultras membership who have already made the jump to ultra running.They’re sharing what scared them before their first 50K, what...
Ep. 344 - How I'd Coach You Through Your First 50k
In this episode, I’m walking you through the same coaching process I use inside the She Runs Ultras membership. We’ll define your destination, take an honest look at your starting point, identify the biggest constraint standi...
Ep. 343 - Two Unconventional Tips For Choosing Your First 50k
Choosing your first 50K can feel like a catch-22: how do you choose a race that matches your abilities when you’ve never run that distance before?In this episode, I’m sharing two unconventional tips to help you choose a first 50K ...
Ep. 342 - 9 Signs You're Ready To Train For Your First 50k
Are you ready to start training for a 50K or do you still feel like you need to become a stronger, faster, more experienced runner first?In this episode, I’m sharing nine signs that you may be ready to begin training for ...
Ep. 341 - If You Can Run 25k, Then You Can Do 50k!
If you’ve completed a 25K and you’re wondering whether you could ever run a 50K, this episode is for you!In the first episode of my new 25K to 50K series, we’re talking about why a 50K isn’t simply “twice as hard,” the skills you’ve alre...
Ep. 340 - OMG It's Happening Everybody Stay Calm!
📣 Big news: I’m hosting my very own ultra in October 2027!In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve decided so far, why I chose a timed race on a looped course, and how this format will help women make the leap into ult...
Ep. 339 - The Truth About Social Media That Every Ultra Runner Needs To Hear
What if more than half of the accounts you're seeing online aren't even real?In this episode, I'm talking about a statistic that completely changed the way I think about social media and why every runner should think twice before accepti...
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 ...