How to Balance Ultra Training With a Busy Life, Fix Race-Day Stomach Issues, and Build Mileage Safely | Q&A Episode

Training for an ultramarathon isn’t just about logging miles — it’s about figuring out how to fit those miles into a real life that includes work, relationships, responsibilities, stress, and everything else that comes with being a human.

In this Q&A episode, I’m answering listener questions on some of the biggest challenges everyday ultrarunners face: how to balance training with a busy schedule, what to do when GI issues hit on race day, whether the 10% mileage rule actually matters, how to plan long run routes based on time instead of distance, and more.

This episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you train smarter, troubleshoot problems before they ruin your race, and build a training plan that actually fits your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to know if your ultra goal actually fits your current life schedule
Why “just making time” for training can backfire if you ignore recovery
The biggest mistake runners make when trying to balance work, chores, and big mileage
How to troubleshoot race-day GI problems before they spiral
Why hydration and sodium may be the hidden cause of your stomach issues
Whether the 10% mileage rule is actually useful — or completely overrated
How to increase mileage based on your body instead of a generic rule
A simple way to plan long runs when your training is based on time
Why the sauna can be a powerful tool — and when it can become too much
How to use heat training without wrecking the rest of your running week

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