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Heath shares his journey of running his first 100-mile race. He talks about his motivation to start ultra running and the challenges he faced during his training. Heath also discusses his first attempt at a 100-mile race and the decision to drop out due to weather conditions. He then shares how he planned his own 100-mile race and the experience of completing it. Heath shares his experience of planning and completing the Front Porch 100, a self-supported 100-mile race that started and ended at his front door. Despite challenges with weather and route changes, Heath persevered and finished the race with the support of his family and dog. He reflects on the lessons he learned from ultra running, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and moving forward in both running and life.  Takeaways Training for an ultra race requires a well-thought-out plan that includes a mix of long runs, tempo runs, and rest days.It's important to listen to your body and make adjustments to your training as needed to prevent injuries.Planning your own race can be a challenging but rewarding experience, allowing you to set your own goals and push your limits. Perseverance and moving forward are key in both running and life.The finish line of an ultra race may not always be the most significant moment; it's the little wins and moments throughout the race that hold meaning.Self-supported races require careful planning and flexibility to adapt to unexpected challenges.Connecting with the running community can provide support and inspiration. Visit trailto100.com for coaching details, SWAG, and more! Show Links: @raceforwhatyouface @heath.forbush  ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:23 Getting Into Ultra Running 05:44 From 50-Miler to 100-Miler 12:23 Training for the 50-Miler 18:36 The First 100-Mile Attempt 26:57 Preparing for the Second 100-Mile Attempt 28:38 The Second 100-Mile Attempt 34:54 Deciding to Plan Own 100-Mile Race 36:17 Race Day and the Self-Planned 100-Mile Race 36:29 Planning the Front Porch 100 39:11 Challenges during the Race 45:41 Finishing the Race 51:45 Takeaways and Lessons Learned 56:29 Connecting with the Running Community Support the show

Angie Moses, a mother of two and a woman with three jobs, shares her journey of running a hundred miles. She discusses how she balances her multiple roles and finds time to train. Angie explains how her desire to run a hundred miles developed and how she trained for it without running excessive mileage. She emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and training the mind for race day. Angie also highlights the significance of sleep and finding a balance between training and family life. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of keeping running fun and enjoyable. She encourages runners to believe in themselves and avoid comparing themselves to others. Finally, she shares her upcoming race plans and highlights the significance of gratitude in running and in life. Takeaways Balancing multiple roles and finding time to train is possible with proper planning and prioritization.The desire to run a hundred miles can develop gradually, even for those who initially thought it was impossible.Training for a hundred-mile race does not necessarily require running excessive mileage; individualized training plans can be effective.Mental toughness and training the mind for race day are crucial for success in ultrarunning.Sleep is an essential component of training and recovery.Finding a balance between training and family life is important, and it may require sacrifices and compromises.Keeping running fun and enjoyable is key to staying motivated and committed to the sport.Visit trailto100.com for coaching details, SWAG, and more! Show Links: @acmoses Antelope Coaching ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify Support the show

Melody and Jacob are BACK with SEASON 5 of TRAIL TO 100! In this episode, Jacob and Melody give a life update, share their goals for 2024, and share their top 5 tips for how to get back into running after you have taken a BREAK from running! Visit their website for coaching details, SWAG, and more! Show Links: Josh Bryant's Wasatch 100 Recap Tooele Trail Racing Series ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify Support the show

Melody and Jacob welcome the newest member of the Trail to 100 family, Travis! Melody shares her experience through pregnancy and the lessons she learned that can apply to ultra running. They also announce the conclusion of season 4 and what is next for the Trail to 100 community! ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show Support the show

JJ, a former boxer, tells his story of his first 100 mile race and the journey he took to get there. His journey includes DNFs, comebacks, wild runs, and much more. What impressed us the most about JJ is his humility. Tune in to hear how JJ did it and get tips and tricks for how you can do it too! Contact Links: JJ's Instagram ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show

A podcast episode recorded DURING Ryan's First 100 mile race! This episode spotlights the raw the emotional footage of a 100 mile race in the moments right when they happen. Listen to the audio clips taken throughout the race and experience the highs and lows of the Wasatch 100 with Ryan Head. Ryan had the goal to run the Wasatch 100 for the past 6 years and finally achieved his dream. After DNFing his first 100 attempt he changed his training style and buckled down to make sure he could defeat the 100 mile distance. Join in his journey here! Ryan's Wasatch 100 race recap https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XAyGN7cQn1iygQf2kt460 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-to-100/id1502593062 Ryan's first episode: Spotify Apple Contact Links: Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ry_head/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_allred/ ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show Support the show

Ryan Head recaps his first 100 mile finish after DNF-ing his first attempt earlier this  year. Nate Allred, Ryan's crew chief and pacer joins in too. Jacob had the honor of pacing Ryan the last 30 miles and throws HIS input in! Listen to learn more about the Wasatch 100 and to get life saving tips and tricks on how to finish YOUR first 100 mile race! Ryan's first episode: Spotify Apple Contact Links: Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ry_head/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_allred/ ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show

Flashback episode to when we were interviewed by Joe Corcione about our first 100 mile race and how we did it as a married couple! Running 100 miles is one thing...But running it WITH someone...Especially your significant other...adds a WHOLE new dynamic! (It will be interesting to see how dynamics change once baby Bateman gets here!)  ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 Swag: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show

Billy Bateman (Jacob's brother), and Jacob, recap their trecherous 12 hour run through Boulder Mountain, Utah. They ran into many obstacles, but somehow made it through and learned many lessons along the way that might help YOU finish your first 100 mile race! ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show

Birk Olson, med student and husband, shares how he got into ultrarunning and how he decided to sign up for a 100 mile race and FINISH his first 100 mile race. Some of you might recognize his name from Jacob's recap of Scout 100, because they ran a big portion of the race together! Listen to hear how Birk never gave up and what tools he used to cross the finish line for the first time. Birk's advice for a beginner: -Training is the most critical -Be patient with your training -Strengthen your mind as well as your body -Stick with it  Birk's Links: https://www.instagram.com/birkolson/ ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show

Jacob and Melody recap Jacob's most recent race: The Skyline 55k in Ogden Utah. They both share their takeaways in hopes to teach and inspire you in YOUR ultrarunning journey. Learning from the experience of others is a powerful tool in helping you identify potential pitfalls, ensuring you have accurate information, and providing you with strategies and knowledge you might not have otherwise. ~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify ________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get Trail to 100 SWAG: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support Support the show

~Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify Joe Nevshemal found ultrarunning in a time of turmoil in his life. Not only has it made him stronger, but he has found great support and wonderful friends along the way. In this episode, we'll talk about mental health, depression, community, and as always, training and nutrition tips. Joes's advice for a beginner: -Just show up -Get involved with the running community Tags: Rob Carr Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/36745056 DCF Crossfit Walla Walla: https://wwdcf.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Joe:  https://www.instagram.com/peaultrarunning/ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Links: Coaching for beginner ultrarunners: www.trailto100.com Get a Trail to 100 T-shirt: www.trailto100.com Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com) Our Instagram page: Melody and Jacob Bateman (@trailto100) • Instagram photos and videos Support Trail to 100 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/905920/support _____________________________________________________________________________________ Support the show