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She Runs Ultras
Hosted by Meghan Gould · EN
She Runs Ultras is about (yup, you guessed it) running ultras. Lots of other running podcasts out there are full of gear & race reviews and interviews with the experts telling unrelatable stories about their record breaking times and super human feats. Now…don’t get me wrong, I’ve learned some great stuff from those podcasts...But what about those of us that aren’t getting paid to do this?Those of us that are mid to back of the pack runners?And those of us that have never won a damn thing? What was out there for us? Yeah, I couldn’t find it - so I decided to make it! And it just so happens that I’m getting geared up to start training for some races in 2021. So throughout this series, I’ll share what really happens when a typical, non-professional runner takes on the challenge of running an ultra. Got some races planned for this year? Let’s train together.From the emotional & physical ups and downs, to the details of my actual training plan, and the excitement (not to mention nerves) that build as race day gets closer...I promise not to hold anything back. So whether you’re already a member of the ultra community or if you’re just ultra curious...Hit subscribe and let’s do this!
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Ep. 318 - The Fastest Way To Sabotage Your Training
Mar 1300:22:39Tap to summarizeHave 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 ways runners unknowingly sabotage their training especially in the age of social media and endless online advice.When you’re not sure what to do, it’s easy to start grabbing ideas from everywhere:a training plan here, a workout there, a tip from someone in a Facebook group…Before long you’re trying seven different approaches at once and wondering why nothing seems to be working.In this episode, I’m sharing a message from a coaching client that perfectly illustrates this trap and why constantly changing plans, piling on more training, or chasing quick reassurance can actually derail your progress.We’ll talk about:Why doing more training often makes things worseThe hidden downside of following too many plans at onceWhy most runners abandon a strategy before it ever has time to workHow reflection and patience are the real keys to long-term progressIf you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like your training is a little chaotic lately… this episode will help you take a step back and get refocused.🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 317 - 🧚 You Don’t Need Permission to Run an Ultra… But Here It Is Anyway!!
Mar 600:25:16Tap to summarizeSomewhere 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 Fairy 🧚 and officially giving you permission to want what you want when it comes to running your first or farthest ultra.We’ll talk about why so many women hesitate to go after bigger running goals, the subtle ways we minimize our own ambitions, and why giving yourself permission is often the first step toward doing something you didn’t think was possible.Permission granted! 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 316 - When Your Body Stops Being Predictable
Feb 2700:28:05Tap to summarizeIn 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 hormone science.Instead, this is a conversation about:Sleep changesWeight fluctuationsMood shifts (and yes…rage 😅)Random joint achesFocus + memory issuesNausea, dizziness, and fatigueAnd the mental side of feeling like you can’t “control” outcomes the way you used toWe talk about what happens when:Effort doesn’t guarantee resultsThe same training produces different outcomesYou can’t win by simply pushing harderYour old training templates stop workingAnd most importantly: how to adapt.I share what I’m personally changing in my own training right now:Prioritizing sleep above everythingCondensing strength work for better return on investmentAdjusting fueling quantity (especially post-200 miler life)Using mobility work to understand what my body can and can’t currently tolerateLetting go of the need to control everythingIf you’re in this phase or even wondering if you might be, I hope this episode helps normalize what can feel isolating and frustrating.🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 315 - When Everything Competes for Your Attention...Your Training Pays the Price!
Feb 2000:33:14Tap to summarizeIn 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 said:“I just don’t know how I’m going to do it.”And that’s the point.Sometimes it’s not your fitness.It’s not your plan.It’s not your long run.It’s the mental load.When everything feels urgent and important, your attention gets split.And when your attention is split, your training starts to feel heavier than it should.In this episode, we talk about:Why you don’t need to know “how” yetThe hidden cost of constant inputComparison (Strava, early morning posts, influencer culture)The discipline of opting outHow to “build your bubble” and protect your focusYour attention is finite.If you don’t choose what gets access to it, something else will.🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 314 - Two Things I'm NOT DOING With My Running This Year
Feb 1300:11:13Tap to summarizeThis 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 usually creates more noise than clarity.Second: I’m not overreacting to one data point.One tough run. One off week. One moment of doubt.None of those define your training—or your potential.In this episode, I talk about why these two decisions matter, how they’ve changed the way I approach training, and why perspective—not perfection—is what actually carries you through long seasons and long races.If you’ve ever questioned your fitness because of one run… this one’s for you.🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 313 - The Undeniable Connection Between Trauma & Ultra Running with Dr. Alison Roy
Feb 601:13:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode I'm chatting with my friend and licensed psychologist, Dr. Alison Roy. She's been a guest on the show before, way back in 2023 - episode 171. This time around, I wanted to explore the topic of trauma and why she thinks there are so many people in the sport of ultras that have experienced trauma. During this episode we also touch on being an adaptive athlete & some real-time skills that you can use out there on the trails if you're looking to improve your mental resilience. Follow Dr. Alison Roy's professional account on Instagram hereFollow her personal account hereWork with Dr. Alison🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 312 - The Huron 100 with Medical Director, Meredith Hill
Jan 3000:42:13Tap to summarizeYou guys know that one of my main missions is to get more women into the sport of ultras, so when my friend Meredith reached out to me and said: "What do you think about THIS?" I said: "I think you should come on the podcast to talk about it!" And here we are! Meredith is the Medical Director for The Huron 100 in Michigan and they're offering scholarships for the race - specifically for women! 💻 Click here to apply for The Huron 100 scholarship 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 311 - Moab 240 with Caryn Lamphier
Jan 2301:48:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode I'm chatting with my friend and fellow ultra runner, Caryn Lamphier. If you remember back in my Moab 240 recap episode, I mention running with a group of people on day / night one...Caryn is one of those people. I wanted to get her perspective on how the race went after we parted ways...here's what she had to say! 🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep. 310 - Growth Is Cringe & I'm Proof!
Jan 1600:27:45Tap to summarizeEvery once in a while, I get a message from someone who’s just discovered the podcast and tells me they’re starting from episode one.And every time…I cringe a little.Not because I’m embarrassed (okay, maybe a little).But because that version of me isn’t who I am anymore.In this episode, I talk about why that cringe actually matters—and why it’s a good thing.If you’re not uncomfortable with your past work, past decisions, or past version of yourself…there’s a good chance you haven’t grown very much. And staying the same might feel safe, but it’s not how progress happens.This episode is a bit of a rant (in a loving way).About growth.About change.About letting yourself evolve without apologizing for who you used to be.If you’ve ever looked back at old training logs, old goals, old beliefs, or old versions of yourself and thought, “Yikes…”—this one’s for you.In this episode, we talk about:Why cringing at your past self is actually a sign of growthWhat it means when you outgrow old ideas, strategies, or identitiesWhy staying the same is far more dangerous than changingHow this applies to training, coaching, and life in generalAnd why I’m okay not being the same coach—or person—I was years agoYou don’t need to erase your past to grow past it.And you don’t need to stay loyal to a version of yourself that no longer fits.Growth is cringe.And that’s how you know it’s working.🔥 APPLY FOR MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
Transcribe →Ep 309 - Decisions That Make Or Break An Ultra
Jan 900:42:54Tap to summarizeWe love to talk about grit in ultrarunning. Toughness. Digging deep. Pushing through. But in most cases…you don’t DNF because you’re not tough enough.You DNF because of small decisions made when fatigue, stress, and emotion start running the show.In this episode, I’m pulling lessons from the book Where You’ll Find Me by Ty Gagne — a powerful exploration of risk, decision-making, and how experience can sometimes work against us in high-stakes environments.In this episode, we talk about:Why experience doesn’t cancel risk — and how it can quietly increase itHow ultra races fall apart through decision stacking, not one big mistakeWhy rigid plans fail when conditions change — and what flexible athletes do insteadThe hardest calls in an ultra: when to slow down, pivot, or walk awayHow fatigue narrows judgment — and how to train decision-making, not just fitnessEnjoy!🔥 JOIN THE MOBILITY INTENSIVE ⭐️ GET THE FREE ULTIMATE 50K TRAINING TOOLKIT ➡️ CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP 📸 FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📝 IF I HELPED YOU RUN YOUR FIRST ULTRA, FILL OUT THIS FORM
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