Episode List
Max Jolliffe on Winning Badwater 135 and Building Self-Belief
Max is back on the Everyday Ultra Podcast—and this time, he’s coming off one of the most jaw-dropping performances in ultrarunning history. After setbacks, DNFs, and plenty of people questioning what he was capable of, Max finally put all the pieces together at Badwater 135. The real story isn’t just what happened on race day. It’s everything that went into making that performance possible.Behind betting on yourself, the training changes that helped unlock another level, and what it takes to stay patient when a race feels like it’s falling apart. From brutal heat preparation and ultra-specific training to race strategy, consistency, and digging deeper than you thought possible.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why your biggest setback might not say anything about your actual potential• How intentional training can transform an already-strong athlete• What serious heat training can actually look like• Why patience can be your biggest weapon on race day• How to stay locked into your plan when everything feels wrong• How to use doubt as fuel • Why celebrating your wins matters just as much as learning from your failuresSHOW LINKSWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraIncrease your recovery and performance with FivePointFive breathing exercises and get a 20% discount with code EVERYDAYULTRA20: :https://fivepointfive-ambassadors.onelink.me/KWZR/htluyd8zFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharingMax's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woah_max/?hl=en
How to Run Your Best 100 Miler Yet and Improve Your Ultra Performance with Jen Higgins
Jennifer Higgins is back on the Everyday Ultra Podcast after an incredible year of racing, coaching, and learning what she’s capable of. In this episode we dive into consistency, self-belief, handling the low points of an ultra, learning from difficult races without beating yourself up, and how to stay composed when things don’t go according to plan. If you’re training for your first ultra, chasing a PR, or trying to become more mentally resilient when races get tough, there’s a lot here you can take straight into your next training block.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How consistency creates freedom in your training• Why a tough race can become your most valuable training experience• How to separate a bad performance from your identity• A simple mental check-in for when your brain says it’s time to stop• Why self-belief can change how you finish an ultra• How to build speed and durability together• How to train for hills without constantly overdoing the vert• How to adjust when your race-day plan starts falling apart• Why curiosity can be a powerful mindset for tackling new distancesSHOW LINKSWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraIncrease your recovery and performance with FivePointFive breathing exercises and get a 20% discount with code EVERYDAYULTRA20: :https://fivepointfive-ambassadors.onelink.me/KWZR/htluyd8zFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharingFollow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.runningtherapist/?hl=en
Mental Performance for Ultrarunning and Training for 100 Milers with Sierra Morris
In this episode, Sierra Morris, weeks after her first 100-mile finish at the Vermont 100, unpacks the mental skills that helped her navigate one of endurance sport's toughest challenges. From managing self-doubt, handling pain, setbacks, and the inevitable emotional highs and lows that every ultrarunner faces.If you've ever struggled with consistency or wondered how the best ultrarunners stay mentally strong when things get hard, this episode will give you tools you can put into practice immediately.In this episode, you'll learn:-Why mental training is just as important as physical training.-A simple technique to stop negative thought spirals before they derail your race.-Why every emotion during an ultra is temporary—and how that knowledge can keep you moving forward.-How celebrating small wins during training creates stronger race-day resilience.-Practical strategies for staying consistent when motivation fades.-The mental tools Sierra relied on during her first 100-mile finish—and how you can apply them to your own racing.SHOW LINKSWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraIncrease your recovery and performance with FivePointFive breathing exercises and get a 20% discount with code EVERYDAYULTRA20: :https://fivepointfive-ambassadors.onelink.me/KWZR/htluyd8zFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharingFollow Sierra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shatteredrunner/Sierra's website: https://shatteredrunner.com/Sierra's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Go2v5rqzI8ZTWBF9UY8Ru?si=&nd=1&dlsi=e2f0419bc2224989
Badwater 135 Q&A: How to Run Well in Heat, Nutrition and Hydration, and More
We're answering all of your questions about my Badwater 135 race in this massive Q&A episode!In this episode we cover:How I heat trained so that the heat did not bother me at all at Badwater (and how you can too)My full nutrition and hydration plan for BadwaterBiggest lessons learned out thereTips for applying to Badwater 135 if you want to get in to the raceMental strategies to help you get through low pointsWhat gear I used out thereAnd much more!SHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraIncrease your recovery and performance with FivePointFive breathing exercises and get a 14 day free trial with code EVERYDAYULTRA14: :https://fivepointfive-ambassadors.onelink.me/KWZR/htluyd8zFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing
Badwater 135 Recap: How to Overcome Mental Darkness in Any Race
I ran the Badwater 135 this past week, and it was the hardest thing I've ever done.The mental battles I faced out there were unlike any other; combine that with fatigue coming off racing Western States 100 one month prior, 120+ degree temps, and tons of climbing, this was a battle.In this episode, we go through the play-by-play of the whole race, along with tips, strategies, and lessons to help you overcome any challenge you face in an ultramarathon.Q&A portion will be released tomorrow in a separate episode!SHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraIncrease your recovery and performance with FivePointFive breathing exercises and get a 14 day free trial with code EVERYDAYULTRA14: :https://fivepointfive-ambassadors.onelink.me/KWZR/htluyd8zFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharing
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