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Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport.

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Becoming Ultra is following the journey's of runners who are being coached by some of the best coaches in the sport. The runners coaching calls and journey is documented on this podcast and social media. Along the way will be coaching tips, race directors perspective, and the stories of elite and everyday runners on their first Ultra run!

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Dr. Mandy Riehl's clinic focuses on endurance athletes, offering injury prevention and rehab services.

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Storm Sporting Events

Mandy Hansel is a co-founder of this organization which creates inclusive ultra-running events.

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UltraPacer

Danny Murphy founded this race-planning tool to help ultrarunners account for complex terrain and conditions.

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Adam Ludwin created this app to make breathwork accessible and beneficial for everyone.

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Fluid Running

Jennifer Conroyd founded Fluid Running to help runners maintain fitness while injured.

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Inclusive Race Design

Mandy Hansel, co-founder of Storm Sporting Events, discusses how her personal experiences as a 'DFL' (Dead Last Finisher) ultrarunner shaped her approach to creating more inclusive races that celebrate all participants.

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Advanced Ultra Pacing

Danny Murphy created UltraPacer, a tool that helps ultrarunners develop race plans accounting for variables like elevation, terrain, and fatigue, moving beyond simple average pacing.

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Injury Prevention for Runners

Dr. Mandy Riehl, a chiropractor specializing in endurance athletes, emphasizes the importance of heavy, simple strength training for preventing common running injuries and ensuring longevity in the sport.

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Fueling for Endurance

Dietitian Alex Larson advises endurance athletes to prioritize consistent daily fueling, especially carbohydrates and protein, to support training, recovery, and performance, rather than just focusing on race-day nutrition.