429 Episoden
- McKendree Hickory’s 2026 Leadville 100 win wasn’t just about being tough enough to run 100 miles. It was about mindset, identity, knowing when to push, knowing when to back off, and learning how to stay objective when your brain starts telling you a different story.
She also gets into what it actually looks like to train at a high level while working a full-time job, why genuinely easy running matters, and why confidence might not be the best thing to chase when you're doing something you've never done before.
You’ll learn:
• How to build a more resilient identity around running
• Why the story you tell yourself can change how you perform
• How to interrupt negative thinking when an ultra gets hard
• Why conviction can matter more than confidence
• How to build confidence through smaller, repeatable wins
• What genuinely easy running can look and feel like
• How to prioritize training when you have a full-time job
• Why consistency may matter more than chasing every training “hack”
• How to keep showing up when the highs and lows inevitably come
SHOW LINKS:
Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!
Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching
Sign up for our 100K and 50K races at Desertpeakultra.com
Sign up for our Backyard Ultra at endurebetter.com
Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/
Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg
Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA https://mounttocoast.com/discount/EVERYDAYULTRA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall
Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com
Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com
Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultra
Create running routes easily with Footpath. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/
everydayultraFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing
Follow Mckendree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckendreehickory/ - What does it actually take to keep moving when you’re completely on your own?
Allison Powell unpacks her experience completing an unsupported Tahoe to Yosemite FKT, the mental preparation that helped her navigate three days alone, and the behind-the-scenes work that went into Rewritten, the documentary following Jeff Garmire's Appalachian Trail FKT.
This conversation goes far beyond big-mile accomplishments. Allison shares practical lessons on decision-making under fatigue, preparing for the unknown, nutrition and logistics, and approaching difficult efforts with a growth mindset.
You’ll learn:
How to prepare mentally for the moments when your decision-making starts to deteriorate
Why creating decision trees before a race can preserve valuable mental bandwidth
How to break intimidating distances into manageable pieces
What unsupported efforts can teach you about preparation and self-reliance
How to turn mistakes and unexpected challenges into future advantages
Why giving yourself room to grow may be one of the most important parts of ultra training
SHOW LINKS:
Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!
Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching
Sign up for our 100K and 50K races at Desertpeakultra.comSign up for our Backyard Ultra at endurebetter.com
Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/
Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg
Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA https://mounttocoast.com/discount/EVERYDAYULTRA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall
Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com
Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com
Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath.
Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing - Running farther than you ever have isn’t just about adding more miles. When the distance gets into unfamiliar territory, your training, pacing, fueling, mindset, and ability to manage the hard moments all start to matter in different ways.
In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to safely and successfully tackle a distance you’ve never run before without letting the excitement of a big goal turn into a disaster. Whether you’re training for your first ultra or pushing toward a distance that scares you a little, these lessons can help you approach big mileage with more confidence and a better strategy.
You’ll learn:
• How to prepare your body for unfamiliar distances
• Why pacing becomes even more important as the miles pile up
• The fueling mistakes that can derail a long run
• How to recognize when to push and when to back off
• The mental skills that help you keep moving when things get hard
• What changes when you go farther than you’ve ever gone before
SHOW LINKS:
Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!
Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching
Sign up for our 100K and 50K races at Desertpeakultra.com
Sign up for our Backyard Ultra at endurebetter.com
Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/
Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg
Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA https://mounttocoast.com/discount/EVERYDAYULTRA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall
Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com
Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com
Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultra
Create running routes easily with Footpath. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/
everydayultraFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing - Kareem Afzal’s journey to the Leadville 100 is anything but ordinary. After a life-threatening illness, major lifestyle changes, years of endurance racing, and multiple failed attempts at 100 miles, Kareem finally found the combination of training, mindset, recovery, and support that changed everything.
In this episode, Kareem breaks down what he learned from working with a coach, why more mileage isn’t always better, how speed work transformed his ultrarunning. His story is a reminder that becoming a better ultrarunner isn’t just about getting fitter—it’s about learning, adapting, and being willing to do things differently.
In this episode we deep dive on:
Why recovery can unlock fitness you didn’t know you had• How speed work can make you a stronger ultrarunner• What Kareem learned from multiple 100-mile attempts• How to use your crew when your brain stops cooperating• The mental strategy that helped him survive Leadville’s toughest moments• Why breaking an ultra into smaller segments can change everything• Why staying open to learning may be your biggest performance advantage
SHOW LINKS:
Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!
Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching
Sign up for our 100K and 50K races at Desertpeakultra.com
Sign up for our Backyard Ultra at endurebetter.com
Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/
Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg
Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA https://mounttocoast.com/discount/EVERYDAYULTRA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall
Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com
Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com
Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultra
Create running routes easily with Footpath. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/
everydayultraFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing
Follow Kareem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pioneerspodcasthost/ Ashley Paulson on Her Ultra Training, Recovery, and Mindset Protocol to Break World Records
09.09.2026 | 47 Min.Ashley Paulson has built an extraordinary career in ultra running, pushing the limits of what’s possible while chasing world records and learning exactly what it takes to perform at the highest level.
In this episode, Ashley breaks down the training, recovery, and mindset principles behind her approach to extreme endurance—and how everyday ultra runners can apply those lessons to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient.
• How Ashley approaches training when the goal is to perform at an elite level
• The recovery principles that can make the difference between adapting and breaking down
• How to build a mindset capable of handling extreme physical and mental demands
• What ultra runners can learn from training specifically for record-level performance
• How to approach consistency, discipline, and pushing your limits without losing sight of the bigger picture
SHOW LINKS:
Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!
Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching
Sign up for our 100K and 50K races at Desertpeakultra.com
Sign up for our Backyard Ultra at endurebetter.com
Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/
Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg
Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA https://mounttocoast.com/discount/EVERYDAYULTRA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall
Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com
Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com
Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultra
Create running routes easily with Footpath. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/
everydayultraFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing
Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashkickn/?hl=en
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Whether you participate in endurance races as a hobby, or you're a competitive ultra-endurance athlete, this podcast will help you achieve your goals when it comes to racing, training, and recovery.
The show is hosted by Ultra-Endurance athlete, Joe Corcione, who has competed in Ultramarathons, Ultratriathlons, and Ironman races.
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