Running a New Distance, When to Replace Running Shoes, Overcoming Re-Injury Anxiety, and More | Q&A Episode
MAY 1, 202676 MIN
Running a New Distance, When to Replace Running Shoes, Overcoming Re-Injury Anxiety, and More | Q&A Episode
MAY 1, 202676 MIN
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<p>How many miles is too many miles on a race shoe? How do you stop panicking about getting injured again when you’re coming back to running? Should you keep strength training during a taper? And what should you focus on before running a new distance?</p><p>In this Q&A episode, I answer listener-submitted questions on some of the biggest topics that come up in ultramarathon training: race-day shoes, Cocodona race options, re-injury anxiety, setting race goals, strength training in the taper, dealing with AFib as an endurance athlete, and how to prepare for racing a new distance you never have.</p><p>In this episode, I cover:</p><ul><li>How to know when your shoes are too worn out to race in</li><li>Why I prefer racing in newer shoes for major ultras</li><li>Which Cocodona race might be best for you</li><li>How to rebuild confidence after injury</li><li>How to balance big race goals with the fear of not finishing</li><li>What to do with strength training during a taper</li><li>How my AFib incident has changed — and not changed — my training</li><li>The biggest mistakes runners make before their first time racing a new distnce</li><li>How to trust your training when race day is getting close</li></ul><p>This one is packed with practical advice for ultrarunners who want to train smarter, race better, and make better decisions going into their next big goal.</p><p>SHOW LINKS:</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>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>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>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>