Living An Ultra Life
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsLiving 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.
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Make Your Gift Your Superpower
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MBGallup.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 MBMike offers tips for caring for your feet. 25
Warning Signs of Overtraining
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBhttps://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 MBUltra-Runner? Mountain Climber? Find out!
Erase The Stigma - Interview with Ultra Runner, Jason Wood
May 03, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBJason 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 MBThis 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 MBCONGRATULATIONS 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 MBMike 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 MBUltra 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 MBhttps://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 MBThe 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 MBStruck 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 MBwww.forgedgloryathletics.com
Remaking Yourself On the Long Run: Interview with John Calabrese
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.2 MBwww.forgedgloryathletics.com www.livinganultralife.com
Don't Let Comfort Become Your Prison
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBwww.forgedgloryathletics.com www.tidewaterstriders.com
Ultra Running With Your Sweetheart
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 44 MBFirst 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 MBChristi 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 MBAt 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 MBChris 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 MBWhat 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 MBExecutive 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 MBLearn 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 MBLong layover? Try running! Or not.
PTSD and Ultra Running: Anthony Certa
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBEnjoy 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 MBMaintaining 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 MBLearn 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 MBRunning 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 MBSlow down. Run better. Do you!
It's Just a Training Run RD Interview - Karen Sanzo
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.7 MBLearn 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 MBSometimes 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 MBInclusion, 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 MBWhat 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 MBLearn 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 MBInteresting 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 MBTechnology 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 MBThere'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 MBNo 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 MBAs 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 MBHear 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 MBHost, 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 MBRunning 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 MBMike 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 MBPodcast 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 MBFollow 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 MBBack 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 MBAlthough 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 MBDiscover 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 MBUltra-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 MBChoose 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 MBThree positive traits that ultrarunners share that make their "craziness" a bit more tolerable!