In the first call of 2025, Denise catches up with her coach Addie about her training progress for her first ultra marathon, set for April 19th in Mendocino.

They discuss balancing holiday breaks, ski trips, and work commitments, and address ongoing air quality issues in Southern California. Denise talks about her company's efforts to support associates affected by the Pacific Palisades fire.

The conversation also covers Denise's cross-training activities, including a high-altitude skiing trip and her experience with recovery and endurance.

The episode concludes with advice on specific training inquiries and race day preparations.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:23 Holiday Recap and Balancing Life

00:59 Weather and Relocation Updates

01:31 Denise's Work and Community Efforts

03:34 Grocery Industry Insights

05:10 Ski Trip and Cross Training

08:14 Training Progress and Future Plans

12:25 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

In this episode of Becoming Ultra, host Scott Jones interviews Carrie and her coach Ian Sharman.

Carrie is training for her first Ultra marathon on April 19th in Mendocino.

They discuss several key aspects of her training regimen, including a recent sleep study that diagnosed her with moderate sleep apnea, and the use of a CPAP machine to improve her sleep quality.

Other topics covered include gait analysis, fueling strategies during training, and the importance of incremental improvements in training routines. Ian emphasizes the importance of consistency, incremental progress, and adapting training based on individual needs.

There's also a focus on the balance between work, life, and training, highlighting the challenges and strategies for maintaining a healthy routine. Carrie shares her experience of joining a local running group for accountability and the benefits of social running.

00:00 Welcome to Becoming Ultra

00:06 Carrie's Training Journey

00:56 Entrepreneurial Insights

02:45 Nutrition and Fueling Strategies

10:45 Dealing with Aches and Pains

23:09 Sleep Study Results

28:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Overcoming Winter Challenges: Deidra's Journey to Her First Ultra Marathon In the first call of 2025, Scott and Deidra discuss how she is faring in the initial weeks of 2025 of her training for her first ultra marathon.

Deidra shares her struggles with running in cold weather in Texas, her efforts to adapt to new training routines, and her recent achievements in strength training. They talk in detail about the importance of consistent strength training, proper running form, and strategies for dealing with cold weather runs. The conversation also covers the gradual ramp-up in training intensity and the mental fortitude required to stay motivated.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

00:17 Running in Cold Weather

04:19 Training Progress and Challenges

07:30 Strength Training and Its Importance

12:56 Running Form and Technique

20:39 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts