Ultra Ladies Podcast
Welcome to the Ultra Ladies Podcast!
Whether you’re dreaming of your first trail run or conquering 100+ miles, Ultra Ladies Podcast is here to educate, empower, and inspire runners of all levels. Hosted by experienced ultra coaches and trail enthusiasts, we dive into everything ultramarathon training, trail running tips, mindset strategies, race day prep, and real stories from the ultra community—all with a fun, supportive, and no-BS approach.
For years, we've helped women build confidence, train smarter, and go further on the trails. Now, we’re bringing that same energy to the podcast, so you can train like a pro, avoid common mistakes, and thrive in the world of ultra running.
What You’ll Get:
✅ Expert coaching insights on endurance, nutrition, & recovery
✅ Deep dives into gear, mindset, & race strategies
✅ Real stories & advice from trail runners, from beginners to elites
✅ Encouragement, humor, & motivation to keep you moving
Whether you're training for your first ultra or chasing a new PR, Ultra Ladies Podcast is your go-to source for all things trail and ultra running.
🎧 Tune in, lace up, and let’s hit the trails together!
#UltraRunning #TrailRunning #EnduranceTraining #WomenWhoRun #UltraLadies #RunYourFirstUltra
Episodes
25 episodes
23 | Guest: Caffeine Use in Endurance Running & Keren Blount
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 caff...
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Episode 23
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1:01:00
22 | Guest: Davy Crockett- Ultra Running Women Breaking the Gender Barrier
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:05:06
21 | Coaching Corner: Are you getting the results you expected?
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.
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Episode 21
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20 | Guest: Katie Asmuth Western States & What I learned as an Ultra Ladies Runner
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 he...
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Episode 20
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1:38:33
19 | Trailgate: Time Management for Runners
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 ...
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Episode 19
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1:06:58
18 | Guest: Kylie Aldaz on Conquering Cocodona 250
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 prepa...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:58
17 | Trailgate: Coaching & Crewing Chat Coco
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Episode 17
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1:03:14
16 | Taper to Your First Ultra
‘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 t...
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Episode 16
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48:59
15 | What's It Like To Direct Your First Trail Race?
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 rac...
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Episode 15
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27:19
14 | Who Are You When Things Get Hard
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 batt...
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Episode 14
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1:10:09
13 | Coaching Corner: Ultrarunning is Mental
Today’s podcast is “Ultra Running is Mental”. We hear people saying that “ultra runners are crazy” but in reality, one does need to be a bit “mental” to run an ultra marathon. Today Ultra Mama Nancy and Coach Sarah discuss how to train...
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Episode 13
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56:44
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12 | Trailgate Chat: Feel the Fear
The title of this week’s podcast is “The Voice of Fear is Healthy to Hear”. Join Ultra Mama Nancy and Coach Sarah as we discuss the subject of fear… how it can cripple us or propel us forward in life and in ultra running. We will discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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57:37
11 | Guest: Failing the Way to Success w/Rose O'Neill
Our guest today is ultra runner and domestic abuse survivor Rose O’Niell who was fortunate to have only lost her lower leg and not her life. After years of sustaining repeated physical, mental and sexual assault from her ex-husband, running gav...
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Episode 11
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9 | Trailgate: Nancy & Sarah - Bulldog 50k, Southern California's Notorius Race
Join your hosts Sarah and Ultra Mama for a Trailgate Chat about one of the oldest 50k races and certainly the most “infamous” 50k ultra’s in So Cal. It’s safe to say that Nancy is an expert in all things Bulldog since she has been invo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:09
8 | First Women of Ultrarunning History
Our Guest today is an ultra runner, race director, historian and expert on All Things Ultra... All Things Ladies. Since 2004 he has finished about 200 ultras, including over 105 100-mile races. He has run Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim) 15 times. I...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:41
7 | Group Trailgate: Moms Who Ultra w/RunHardMomHard Podcasters Nikki Parnell & Stefanie Wenninger
Today we are joined by two amazing women who host their own popular podcast about the ins and outs of what it takes to be a mother running ultra marathons. Stef Wenninger and Nikki Parnell are hosts of the “Run Hard, Mom Hard” podcast where ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:18:14
6 | Coaching Corner: Failure to Plan is Planning for Failure, Ultra Training Basics Part 2
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Episode 6
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51:03
5 | Group Trailgate: Ultra Running Newbie to Ultra Maniac
Join us for a fun Trailgate with two incredible Ultra Ladies. Christy Freshour shares her experiences as an Ultra Newbie who is just starting out. “Ultra Shannon” Farar-Griefer is royalty in the ultra world; a 7 time Badwater Finisher and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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55:46
4 | More Ultra Less Lady: Guest Danielle Awad & The Value of Coaching
When Ultra Lady Danielle Awad decided to bump up from the 50k to her first ever 50-mile race only the day before Avalon 50k/50m, her first thought was “I need to go grocery shopping!”. Listen in to hear how Danielle discusses The Value of Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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48:06
3 | Trailgate Chat: Running Out New Intentions
Roll into the rest of 2022 with us by setting new intentions (not resolutions)! We take a look at what is realistic in life during ultra training, what Ultra Ladies has to offer, and what running-related plans Coach Sarah has in her near fut...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:10
2 | Coaching Corner: Training Basics for Ultra, Part 1
This episode of the Ultra Ladies Coaching Corner is about Training Basics for Ultra, the first in a multi-part series. If you’re a newbie to trails and ultra, or maybe you could use a refresher, this episode is for you! We touch on types of ...
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Episode 2
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1 | WTF is Ultrarunning & WTF ARE THE UL's?
What the f*ck is ultra running?? And who the f*ck are the Ultra Ladies? Find out in this first episode of the Ultra Ladies Podcast! Whether you’re new to trail running or running your thirtieth ultra, give this a listen for some trail truths...
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Episode 1
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25:17
Welcome to the Ultra Ladies Podcast
Welcome to the Ultra Ladies Podcast! Whether you’re new to trail running, or a seasoned ultra running athlete, we strive to educate, and support more people in the sport. For years we have helped women (and Ultra Ladies Men!) become more com...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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36:50