This week's episode is a solo one where I look at some beginner or wannabe ultrarunners' worries.

Be warned, this is just my take on these things - my opinion and I try to come from a place of love and support.

As you know I focus my coaching on people new to ultrarunning or people who want to improve so these are conversations that I have already had in some shape or form, so if you do want to come into my coaching then at least you know where I will be coming from.

• - I'm too slow
• - I don't have the time to train for a marathon, let alone an ultra; I don't have hours to train every weekend
• - I hated my road marathon, why would I run further
• - I don't have trails or hills to train on
• - I don't have a crew, in fact, what even are crews???
• - I hate hills
• - I don't like running in the dark
• - I don't want to get lost/ I'm awful at navigation
• - Self-doubt- it's too hard for me, too long, only for elites, I could never, etc

If you want to grab a call to see how I can help you move into ultrarunning then get in touch here: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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This week I catch up with Steven Watt, the Young Hearts Run Free podcast's cohost and all-around good guy.

Steven and his co-host John Cassidy have been in my lugs (ears for non-Scottish people) on most of my long runs and for almost the entire time I have been doing ultras so it is an honour to be able to catch up with them and to turn the mic round and hear their stories.

We talked about:

• The familiar story of football, injury - need to do something so running
• Go big or go home for his one-and-done marathon
• The slow burn that eventually saw the marathon majors getting ticked off
• Meeting 'that work guy' (John) who talks about this weird thing called an ultramarathon
• Mario Karting and the Tokyo Marathon for his sixth and final world marathon major

The Hot Takes:

1. Find your why that is beyond chasing numbers
2. Be open to finding and changing the tribe that you are part of and one that aligns with who you want to be
3. The consistent theme of consistency is the key to any improvement

Let's Connect

• You can follow Steven on Instagram @wattinperth or @youngheartsrunfreepodcast - there is also Youtube version so you can see their pretty faces
• If for some reason you aren't already following me on Instagram then you'll find me here: @davidultrarunner
• Got a question? Then ask it here: https://forms.office.com/r/qXs412GYxc
• Like, subscribe, and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me happy)

Do you want to work with me?

Get in touch and see how I can help either here or using the link in my bio: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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This week we catch up with a fellow coach I have known for a few years, Phill Young.

Phill and I met on a coaching programme in 2000 and since then he has become a PT, running coach and Race Director.

Being fit for life is different for everyone and he works with runners on getting more from their running now, and in the future.

We talked about:

• Moving from IT contracting to personal training and coaching
• His journey from wanting to lose a bit of weight to OCR and beyond
• His thoughts on mindset, routines and recovery
• His role as Race Director at Brutal events
• Integrating what he loves into his life

The Hot Takes:

• Mindset is the critical ingredient to being a healthier happier you - training and nutrition will take care of themselves
• The impact of powerful morning and evening routines makes having a great day easier
• Comparison can be positive if it is used in the right way

Let's Connect

• You can follow Phill on Instagram @phillyoungcoaching or his website www.phillyoungcoaching.co.uk.
• If for some reason you aren't already following me on Instagram then you'll find me here: @davidultrarunner
• Got a question? Then ask it here: https://forms.office.com/r/qXs412GYxc
• Like, subscribe, and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me happy)

Do you want to work with me?

Get in touch and see how I can help either here or using the link in my bio: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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Last week we were in Arizona, this week we are just along the road in Irvine (and about five minutes from my house).

We are joined by Kyle McLaughlin owner of McLaughlin Sports Massage. While not an ultrarunner himself, he has seen and worked with various people from the average Joe to high-performance sportspeople.

He takes a holistic approach to understanding the needs of his clients and his latest field of study in nutrition adds even more expertise and knowledge to help people move and more importantly feel better.

We talked about:

• Finding his passion (and obsession) with health and nutrition while working on the railways
• How he found the opportunity to shift gear into a new field of sports massage
• Managing the challenge of study while building and running a business
• How he goes about his practice of improving people's wellbeing
• Thoughts on nutrition, diet and fuelling for endurance athletes
• Top recovery methods (including ones that don't work) and much more

The Hot Takes:

• Individuality is key to getting the right approach for you, be open and listen to what your body is telling you
• You may have a different path so focus on what you are passionate (and obsessive) about
• Focus as much on recovery as training itself, that way you will remain consistent and in doing that will improve your performance

Let's Connect

• You can follow Kyle on Instagram @mclaughlin.sports_massage and if you haven't already then you can also follow me on Instagram @davidultrarunner
• Got a question? Then ask it here: https://forms.office.com/r/qXs412GYxc
• Like, subscribe, and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me happy)

Do you want to work with me?

Get in touch and see how I can help either here or using the link in my bio: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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We go international again, this time I get to talk with fellow Team RunRun coach and all-around awesome athlete and human being, Des Clark.

Des has been running for over 30 years and it was about eight years ago she switched to trail and ultra running and started coaching,

Her journey, rooted in authenticity is inspiring, uplifting and shows the power of community and connection.

We talked about:

• The early days and trying to find her tribe
• How her running journey evolved through a series of life events
• Her relationship with alcohol and going sober
• Balancing her running, coaching and day job with being the mother of two teenage boys
• Some of the awesome races that she has taken part including the insane Cocodona 250
• Connection is at the heart of who she is and how she coaches

The Hot Takes:

• Be true to yourself and live with authenticity
• Community and connections used to fulfil, support and energise
• Getting the balance of being a parent right and role modelling

Let's Connect

• You can follow Des on Instagram @finlaycoachingllc and if you haven't already then you can also follow me on Instagram @davidultrarunner
• Got a question? Then ask it here: https://forms.office.com/r/qXs412GYxc
• Like, subscribe, and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me happy)

Do you want to work with me?

Get in touch and see how I can help: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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A shorter one this week and just spending time with me and myself before we go international again next week.

I'm trying something different and giving you my hot takes on the top questions AI came up with for ultrarunning - so here we go...

What I talked about:

• What you should eat for an ultra
• How to train for an ultra
• What gear do you need
• How do you handle mental challenges and what do you do when you hit the wall
• How do you recover from an ultra
• Why do you run ultras
• Won't you hurt yourself? What about the knees?

Let's Connect

• Catch up with me on Instagram @davidultrarunner and if you want to ask me a question then so so here: https://forms.office.com/r/qXs412GYxc
• Like, subscribe, and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me really happy)

Do you want to work with me?

If you didn't know already, I also offer coaching services for ultra marathon runners. Get in touch and see how I can help: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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Joining the podcast this week, all the way from Canada, is fellow Team RunRun coach and psychotherapist Brant Stachel.

Brant and I met when I started coaching with Team RunRun. He brings a powerful combination of skills, coaching a wide range of athletes from Olympians to 6+ hour marathoners. He is also a strength and conditioning coach, massage therapist, and psychotherapist specialising in sports performance and eating disorders. We cover all that and more during our conversation.

What we talked about:

• His early running days and involvement in coaching
• The impact of coaching on individuals, especially mindset coaching
• How high performance varies from person to person and how to bring it out through coaching
• Understanding your "why," the narratives that drive you, and a bit about the IGNITE framework
• Training mental skills and building your toolbox
• A little on eating disorders

Key Takeaways:

• Understand your "why" – it drives your motivation and is at the root of everything you do
• How to create situations that train your mindset for big events
• Exploring your race alter ego – it might be the key to pushing you further
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Resources Mentioned:

@nike @goodr @teamrunrun @lululemon @on @fractelrunning @skratchlabs @maurtenofficial @fuelgoods

Connect with Us:

• Follow Brant on Instagram @brant_stachel for links to his coaching profile and mental performance coaching
• Connect with me on Instagram @davidultrarunner
• Like, subscribe, and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me really happy)

Do you want to work with me?

If you didn't know already, I also offer coaching services for ultra marathon runners. Get in touch and see how I can help: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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To kick off 2025 we have the man, the myth, the legend of John Cassidy from the Young Hearts Run Free Podcast sharing his running journey with us.

Many of you will have heard him (and Steven) talking with guests over the past few years and I have been listening and being inspired through his podcast since I started doing the longer stuff. But John has a great story to tell from where he started on his journey in 2012 to where he is now.

What we talked about:

• Couch to 5k, Ronhill tracksters, the Celtic cagoule and that one friend
• The descent (or ascent) into ultramarathon
• His love for big days out in remote places but also the love of the trail and ultra-running community
• Kit and of course food
• The big reveal and West Coast Ultra Exclusive - John's 2025 race calendar

Key Takeaways:

• Always be you, true to yourself as comparison is the thief of joy
• Celebrate EVERY win - that is, the things that feel good to you, a great run, getting out for your workout when you do not want to or doing well at an event
• Don't stress about things that are out of your control
• This too will pass - good or bad, know that things will move on. If you're going through a tough spot in a race, it'll pass, just keep moving

Resources Mentioned:

• @voom @ronhill @petzl @scienceinsport @prescisionfandh

Connect with Us:

• You can follow John on Instagram @j0hncassidy and of course @youngheartsrunfreepodcast
• Connect with me on Instagram @davidultrarunner
• Like, subscribe and rate the show so you don't miss an episode (and it would make me really happy)

Are you looking for a running coach?

I talk about coaching a lot on the show as this is something that I believe in. If you are looking for a coach then why not get in touch and see how I can help you using this link: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/

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