Everyday Ultra
Joe Corcione
How Long Should Your Longest Run Be? Hot Race Cooling, Strength Training Timing & More | Q&A Episode
APR 29, 202661 MIN
How Long Should Your Longest Run Be? Hot Race Cooling, Strength Training Timing & More | Q&A Episode
APR 29, 202661 MIN
Description
<p>How long should your longest training run be before your first 100 miler? Should you run 50 miles in training? Or are back-to-back long runs a better option?</p><p>In this Q&A episode, I’m answering your ultramarathon training, racing, gear, and strategy questions so you can make better decisions in your own training and show up more prepared on race day.</p><p>In this episode, I cover:</p><ul><li>How long your longest run should be before a 100 miler</li><li>When a 50-mile training run makes sense — and when it doesn’t</li><li>How to handle water crossings without destroying your feet</li><li>Whether lifting right after running is actually worth it</li><li>How to approach multi-day challenges like Badwater 267</li><li>How to structure training when racing a 100K before a 200 miler</li><li>Tips for running through the night without a pacer</li><li>Why topical cooling can make or break hot ultramarathons</li><li>How to pick the right trekking pole size and which poles I recommend</li></ul><p>Whether you’re training for your first 100 miler, prepping for a hot race, dialing in your gear, or trying to make smarter training decisions, this episode will help you build more confidence going into your next ultra.</p><p>SHOW LINKS:</p><p>Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:<a href="https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching"> https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching</a></p><p>Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?<a href="https://www.theeverydayultra.com/everyday-ultra-coaches-page"> Book a free call here</a> with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!</p><p>Follow Joe on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0">https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/</a></p><p>Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg</a></p><p>Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by <a href="https://mounttocoast.com?sca_ref=10420439.BOhuT7Sq18&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=uppromote&utm_campaign=aff">going to the link here</a>.</p><p>Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at <a href="www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com">www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</a></p><p>Get 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: <a href="https://bit.ly/4qJDETM">https://bit.ly/4qJDETM</a></p><p>Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at <a href="http://playonrelief.com">playonrelief.com</a></p><p>Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at <a href="bearbuttwipes.com">bearbuttwipes.com</a></p><p>Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultra</p><p>Create running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at <a href="footpathapp.com">footpathapp.com</a>/everydayultra</p><p>Try CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.com</p>