Everyday Ultra
Joe Corcione
How to Run Your Best Ultra at Any Age: 100-Mile Lessons from Coach Laura Saponar
JUN 22, 202664 MIN
How to Run Your Best Ultra at Any Age: 100-Mile Lessons from Coach Laura Saponar
JUN 22, 202664 MIN
Description
<p><strong>What does it really take to keep improving as an ultra runner for decades—not just years?</strong></p><p>In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Coach Laura Saponar shares the lessons she's learned from nearly 20 ultramarathons, including her recent breakthrough performance at the Sedona 125. </p><p>At 59 years old, Laura continues to set new personal bests, proving that growth in ultrarunning has far less to do with age and far more to do with consistency, adaptability, and a willingness to keep learning.</p><p>Whether you're training for your first ultra, chasing a breakthrough race, or looking for ways to stay healthy and improve over the long haul, this episode is packed with wisdom you can apply to your own training.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><p>-The biggest mistake road runners make when moving into ultrarunning</p><p>-How to determine the right training volume for your body</p><p>-What to do when things go wrong during an ultra</p><p>-How to develop a stronger mental toolkit for difficult moments</p><p>-Why strength training may be the missing piece in your progress</p><p>-How to continue improving and setting new goals regardless of age</p><p>SHOW LINKS: </p><p>Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to <a href="desertpeakultra.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">desertpeakultra.com</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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Book a free call here</a> with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!</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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching</a></p><p>Follow Joe on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/</a></p><p>Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> 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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com</a></p><p>Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at <a href="http://playonrelief.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">playonrelief.com</a></p><p>Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at <a href="bearbuttwipes.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">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" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">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><p>Want to work with Coach Laura to help you crush your ultramarathon goals? Book a free consultation call with her here : https://calendly.com/focusonself1/inquiring-coaching-call?month=2026-06</p><p>Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurasaponar05/</p>