Becoming an Ultra Runner w/Andrea Christensen

Andrea Christensen joins the podcast to share how a single mother found healing and strength through ultra running in the mountains. Here is a bit about Andrea Christensen.

1. When did you first start ultra running? 

2017

2. How did you become interested in ultra running? 

I had been a road runner for 20 years, had a friend bring me along on a trail run, and I was immediately hooked.

3. Why do you run ultras?

 For the adventure, for the opportunity to see beautiful things, to be able to experience big highs and big lows and everything in between, to practice doing hard things.

4. Favorite ultra? 

I honestly have loved every one I've done in very different ways. If I had to pick one, I'd probably say the Skyline 55k.

5. Best Advice for beginner ultra runners?

 Be kind to yourself and to your body as much as possible. Remember that there's so much value in both the runs and races that go well and in those that don't. Eat enough. Sleep. Cheer on everyone else around you. Listen to everyone's advice and then do what's right for you.

Follow Andrea at @andrealchristensen on Instagram.

Here are some links for information that was shared during the podcast

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7222131_Proton_pump_inhibition_prevents_gastrointestinal_bleeding_in_ultramarathon_runners_A_randomised_double_blinded_placebo_controlled_study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4087992/