Living An Ultra Life artwork

Living An Ultra Life

177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Living An Ultra Life: How running can help you overcome obstacles. Ten years ago, chaos erupted in multiple areas of my life, creating a “perfect storm” strong enough to kill most of my hopes and dreams. Running helped me begin to dream again.
https://www.livinganultralife.com/

Health & Fitness Sports Running
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Make Your Gift Your Superpower

May 31, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

 Gallup.com CliftonStrengths  How to Strengthen Your Strengths 11 Ways to Further Enhance Your Core Strengths 

Love Your Feet and Your Feet Will Love You Back

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 8.2 MB

Mike offers tips for caring for your feet. 25

Warning Signs of Overtraining

May 17, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

https://blog.nasm.org/strategies-for-overcoming-overtraining https://www.hss.edu/article_overtraining.asp https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/all-about-overtraining/ https://forgedgloryathletics.com

Rediscovering Your Passion - Interview with Jason Hallenbeck

May 10, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MB

Ultra-Runner? Mountain Climber? Find out!

Erase The Stigma - Interview with Ultra Runner, Jason Wood

May 03, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Jason Wood shares his path to mental fitness after serving in Afghanistan for three tours. Here's one of the organizations Jason mentioned in the show. https://k9sforwarriors.org/ Thanks to Chris Guerra at Forged Glory Athletics for helping Mike work through some tough terrain. https://www.forgedgloryathletics.com/ Check them out! Thanks for listening! (Editor had a rough time with the sound on this one!)

Persevering When Your Race Turns to Crap

April 26, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MB

This episode brought to you by, https://www.forgedgloryathletics.com/

Ultra Runner Interview with BBR 100 Finisher, Jessica Carter

April 19, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 29 MB

CONGRATULATIONS JESSE ON YOUR BOSTON MARATHON FINISH IN 3:14:13!!!!! Crew/Pacers ,Brian Walker (brianwalker), Jessie Carter (jessieruns4beer), Rachel Oswald (rach_ozz), *honorable mention to my brother Rob (robskneeisstoopid) and Darrell (darrelllawson8092) for jumping in the crew vehicle for the last 10 or so miles. Pacers: Kelly Carver (ekert_2000), Cindy Ruggles (nuttycyn), Erin Sims (xsepshnal1), Kerry Johnson (runyourjourney), Cara Hall (rungryforlife), Jenn Sanosi (jennifersanosi), S...

Keys to Regrouping After a Significant Run

April 12, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Mike recollects keys from several of his Medium articles on how to regroup after a significant run. https://medium.com/an-ultra-life/keys-to-regrouping-after-a-big-effort-6b8c21b23af5?sk=9e701ab5d4cb01edd86593fa43a26220 https://medium.com/in-fitness-and-in-health/active-recovery-leads-to-better-running-performance-e06bdd115768 https://medium.com/runners-life/the-art-of-running-effortlessly-e0027a72f4ae This episode is brought to you by Forged Glory Athletics. www.forgedgloryathletics.com

Blackbeards Revenge 100

April 05, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Ultra Story #1 from the Middle of the Pack www.forgedgloryathletics.com https://www.facebook.com/Kempsville-Run-Club-100132588500820/ http://www.livinganultralife.com/

Running Duo with Michael and Donald Harms

March 29, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.4 MB

https://forgedgloryathletics.com/ Michael and Donald finished the 2022 Shamrock Half Marathon in 3:07:24! It was not their A goal (bq), but they learned a lot towards future attempts! GO TEAM!!!!!!!

Patience. Presence. Positivity with Chris Guerra

March 22, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

The founder of Forged Glory Athletics joins our podcast today! https://www.forgedgloryathletics.com/

Tidewater Striders President, Thomas Hicks, Running to Stay Strong

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 22 MB

Struck with Multiple Sclerosis years ago, Thomas Hicks keeps on running! https://www.tidewaterstriders.com/ www.forgedgloryathletics.com

You Are In the Race - Finish Strong!

March 08, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

www.forgedgloryathletics.com

Remaking Yourself On the Long Run: Interview with John Calabrese

March 01, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.2 MB

www.forgedgloryathletics.com www.livinganultralife.com

Don't Let Comfort Become Your Prison

February 22, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

www.forgedgloryathletics.com www.tidewaterstriders.com

Ultra Running With Your Sweetheart

February 15, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 44 MB

First episode with three speakers! Please pardon the sound. We are still learning. www.forgedgloryathletics.com Jeff and Angela Jordan share their running journey and so much more! www.ableautoservice.com Learn how to: get to run club consistently lose weight run further than you thought you ever could!

Sheridan, WY Superwoman Takes On Moab 240

February 08, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Christi Haswell, wife, mother of 3, business woman, county commissioner and ultra runner tackles Moab 240 to benefit The Hub.

Life Hack to Improve Endurance

February 01, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

At Living an Ultra Life we are always looking to improve! Your patience is so appreciated as improvement requires change and change can be messy! Today, we included a "sponsored by" segment. https://www.forgedgloryathletics.com https://www.facebook.com/CoachGuerra19/ We are also referencing articles used to compile this episode! https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/sleep-and-athletic-performance/ https://aasm.org/ https://www.thensf.org/what-is-sleep-quality/ https://www.activebeat.com...

Building Community: An Interview with Chris Hayden, UltraRunner

January 25, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 37.8 MB

Chris Hayden, Ultra-runner from Sheridan, WY shares some of his favorite things about the ultra running community.

Crazy Thoughts On A Long Run

January 18, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

What do you think about on your ultra run? Food? Spelling? Math? Listen in as Mike tells us his thought! Hang on until the end to get inspiration for the "pain cave."

Ultra Mom, Exec Director, Race Director and Ultra Runner

January 11, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.5 MB

Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns, Christine Dietrich, shares how she included ultra running into her already busy life!

Kick Off an Unbelievable 20+22

January 04, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Learn how adding, rather than subtracting can help you achieve your 20+22 goals!

Ultra Story from the ... Airport

December 28, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

Long layover? Try running! Or not.

PTSD and Ultra Running: Anthony Certa

December 21, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

Enjoy an interview with Anthony Certa, US Marine veteran incorporating ultra running into his PTSD healing routine!

Stay Fit Through The Holidays

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

Maintaining what you have developed is much easier than starting all over. Use these three simple tips to keep yourself fit through the holidays.

What About Our Host, Mike Horner?

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MB

Learn what's up in Mike's recent Ultra Life journey and what is coming up next year!

Three Ways to Live Like You Run

November 30, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Running and living overlap in this week's episode of Living an Ultra Life.

Are You Running Too Fast To Find Yourself

November 23, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.08 MB

Slow down. Run better. Do you!

It's Just a Training Run RD Interview - Karen Sanzo

November 16, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.7 MB

Learn about all the opportunities race director Karen Sanzo has to offer the Hampton Roads area!

Speed Hiker? I'm an Ultra Trail Runner!

November 09, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Sometimes what others intend as a compliment, can hurt our feelings! And sometimes, it can open our eyes to opportunity!

Society Could Learn a Lot From The Ultra Running Communty

November 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Inclusion, encouragement, stories and weird snacks are all part of what make the ultra running community special.

Cape Fear 24 Hour Recap 2021

October 26, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MB

What an awesome race with a bunch of awesome ultra running legends!

Schedule Lost in the Forest Time to Build Mental Strength

October 19, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

Learn how to refocus and perform better by getting lost in the forest.

Human Potential Running Series RD Interview

October 12, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

Interesting insight on how runners and race directors can lend a hand to improve the already amazing sport of ultra running.

Get Naked! Go Running!

October 05, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

Technology free, "naked" running, can increase your love of this amazing activity.

Go For a Night Run In Search of a Better Version of You!

September 28, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB

There's just something about an all night run that can bring out the best in you! Consider the opportunity Mike describes as he talks about finding a better version of himself through a night run.

The Only Direction for a Runner is Forward, It Applies in Life Also

September 21, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MB

No matter what happens. No matter what comes up, the only way to get through an ultra marathon, and life for that matter is relentless forward movement

Ultra Story #3 From the Back of the Pack

September 14, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB

As happens frequently in life, what you expect from a race and what you actually get may be two very different experiences! Listen as host, Mike Horner, describes his very first Wolf Creek Wrangle!

Life Is Like a 100-Miler

September 07, 2021 13:30 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

Hear how our host, Mike, compares life to running and discipline. He adds some humor you won't want to miss.

Running for Wholeness, Not Just for Physical Fitness

August 31, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

Host, Mike Horner, started running to lose weight. What he gained in the process has been astounding. Listen in as he shares his journey.

Take The Stress Out of Running At Night

August 24, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Running at night in a small town is much different than running at night in a big city. Join host, Mike Horner, as he describes ways to increase your enjoyment and safety while enjoying the amazing benefits of running under a vast starlit sky.

Preparing Your Crew for Your Next Endurance Race

August 17, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

Mike Horner helps listeners decided whether to enlist a crew for a race. He then defines how to communicate with the crew for best results.

The Mission of Living An Ultra Life

August 10, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 9.01 MB

Podcast host, Mike Horner, explains where LAUL came from, and where you can go when you believe you can!

Get After It Lane

August 03, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Follow host, Mike Horner, as he realizes Lazy Lane is not the place to live life!

Ultra Story #2 From the Back of the Pack

July 27, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

Back of the Pack runner, Mike Horner, describes one of his favorite runs doing what he does best! Mike is an encourager! He encourages others to achieve their best!

Everybody's Finish Line Will Look Different

July 20, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MB

Although those crossing the line first and those crossing the line last might look different, we are still all running the same race.

Benefits of Running in Nature

July 13, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Discover the benefits of running in nature. Why I think running slowly in nature is better for you than running fast in the city. And how I came to this conclusion.

How WY Places Really Got Their Names

July 06, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

Ultra-runner and host, Mike Horner, describes a post-race, 10 hour drive he took across WY and what his brain did on this adventure!

Living an Ultra Life

June 29, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MB

Choose to live an ultra life. If you don't , you automatically choose to live an ordinary life.

Ultrarunners May be Crazy, but

June 22, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MB

Three positive traits that ultrarunners share that make their "craziness" a bit more tolerable!