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93 episodes
Language
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Adam FerdinandsonExplicit
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Date created
2023/11/28
Latest episode
2026/10/11
Average duration
60 min.
Release period
10 days
Description
Ultramarathon Coaches Sarah Scozzaro and Adam Ferdinandson bantering about trail news, their own lives, and weaving in takeaways for trail and ultra athletes.
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Making the most out of lottery season, 2027 pro race circuit, Ultrasignup vs UTMB index
2026/10/11
Beep beep! It's us, chatting about everything. If you make it past the first 30 minutes of movie reviews we actually get to navigating the lottery season, thoughts on Western States qualifiers and lots of random hot takes!
How to pace VO2 Max intervals, heel lock lacing, and a PSA to NoCo runners
2026/10/03
Wow this was fruitful! Not our usual aimless ramblings but real coach discussion along with answering some listener questions. Cheers!
Adam's DNS sob story, creatine packets, and burnout
2026/09/26
Bonus episode! Adam got sick and didn't run The Bear which left us time to record this week. We start off discussing what led to Adam's decision and how it applies to situations we see runners face all the time. We also discuss silly single use creatine packets, how to manage structure vs joy in the process to prevent burnout, and we (Adam) even make the case that civil engineers deserve as much "cool credit" as architects.
Run Rabbit sweepstakes, how to define success on race day, and Adam's fancy new pack
2026/09/19
It's Fall, we have pumpkin lattes, and we are yapping! We discuss all the hot topics you've seen online this week, discuss Adam's last minute prep for The Bear 100, how to evaluate the success of a race, regional pride, and some gear recs!
The post-UTMB episode
2026/09/12
We won't beat around the bush, this is mostly about all of our UTMB thoughts! We do however extrapolate on what the results mean for the future of the sport, UROY/TROY rankings and more. It's good to be back!
The pre-UTMB episode
2026/08/16
Bonjour! We had a grand time discussing the pro fields of UTMB, what we are personally excited for, and we even tried to pronounce all of the aid station names. See you in Cham!
Uphill hiking, running in smoky air, and rest weeks
2026/08/08
We pulled up and yapped up! We discuss how to utilize uphill treadmill hiking in your training, how to navigate running with bad air quality, and how magical rest weeks can be. We even briefly reviewed Wuthering Heights!
Supplements, Lost, and running in the heat
2026/08/01
We talked about everything and anything today! Excuse the foray into Lost and Game of Thrones but we included some more pertinent discussions around some popular supplements and interventions, and also discussed managing performance and expectations while training in the middle of Summer.
Strength troubleshooting, required gear, and AI content
2026/07/25
An episode over an hour??? Can you believe it?!
We finally made the time to sit down and really blab today. We talk about adjusting Adam's strength training to accommodate run training, answer listener questions about required gear and foot care, and we discuss the latest wave of Claude and GPT generated AI content.
Hardrock competition and why most running packs are too small
2026/07/18
We are back this week! Checking in on our thoughts around Hardrock, how entertaining it is, and how the level of competition compares to other events. Adam also goes on an unhinged rant about the size of most running packs. But we planned out our day terribly and had to cut it short! Enjoy the best 28 minute conversation of your week
WSER recap, highs and lows, and coaching in the top ten
2026/07/04
We are back! Covered in Auburn dust. We recap our experiences at Western States and discuss general takeaways on the elite and age group field.
Western States, talent vs. hard work, and Broken Arrow
2026/06/22
Okay we really only talked about Western States but so what?! We talked about the conditions, interesting dynamics in the field this year, tips for crews and runners, and everything else! We also got on a soap box about how talented pro runners are. See you at States!!!!
How to spectate Western States and weight loss during ultra training
2026/06/13
The boys are back! And by boys we mean Adam and Sarah. We got a short episode in talking about some misplaced advice on spectating Western States as well as cautionary tales regarding weight loss concurrent with endurance training.
Addison Smith on team dynamics in ultrarunning and managing expectations of training load
2026/06/06
He's back! Addy the baddy. It had been too long. We had a good time catching up, discussing how trail running teams may evolve, working with athletes expectations of training, and even a Guy Fieri conspiracy theory
Nickelback, 100 mile recovery, and training "gurus"
2026/05/30
We got on the air this week to chat about all the various training camps, whether or not Nickelback is a good band (they are), the dangers of being labeled a "wizard" or "guru" and much more!
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Huntter H 2023/12/13
Fresh take!
What an exceptional and inspiring listen! It’s so refreshing to listen to a conversation involving moments of struggle and uncertainty, followed up wi...
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