Momma Runs an Ultra
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F1 Versus NASCAR Pit Stops for Ultramarathon Aid Stations
I'm a runner in my 50s training for my first ultra marathon, and this week I'm deep into the final training block, and apparently full-on race nesting mode. From color-coded calendars and…
Better Living Through Chemistry?
This week on Momma Runs an Ultra, I celebrate my biggest training weekend yet, survive a humbling low in recovery, and discover what 96% humidity feels like when your shoes are literally squishing…
Ultra Running Is Not Real
In this episode of Momma Runs an Ultra, I share my excitement, nerves, and overthinking about my training for my first ultramarathon. After finishing my biggest back-to-back long runs yet, I’m…
Cocodona 250 for Old People and Why Are Elevation Maps So Hard to Understand?
I'm a runner on the “downhill side” of my 50s training for my first ultra while juggling camping trips, broken air conditioning, exhaustion, self-doubt, and back-to-back long runs that didn’t quite…
Like, I Kinda Want Your Support, But Like, It's Super Awkward to Like Ask For It
Clearly a bounce back to my wannabe Valley Girl days in this episode. Let's transfer those "likes" to the podcast reviews, or something. Sheesh. I’m really just sharing where I’m at with training…
Sausage Fest, No Livestream, Leaderboard Is Wrong: Does Ultra Running Even Want New Fans?
A 50-something newbie ultra-runner tries to follow the Canyons and Madeira races, roasts the sport for being a “sausage fest,” can’t find a livestream or correct leaderboard anywhere, learns race…
Waffle House Stage Runs, Talking to Yourself on the Trails, and Running Gatekeepers
A candid, funny, and thoughtful look at a late-50s runner training for her first ultramarathon, questioning everything from influencer culture to race gatekeeping, all while navigating hunger,…
Show Up & Blow Up, Hoot Owls, and Dog Disruptions
My running friend from where I used to live described this podcast as "delightfully self-aware." She also said I was adorkable, so not sure I should quote her here. I had told her that I avoided my…
The Masters Messed Up My Run, Siri Hates Me, and Is This a Soft Launch of Only Fans?
What a week! Vintage shoes and Siri are both out to get me. Marathon Handbook made me do it. The Masters is taking over. I still do not want to run a road marathon.How I ProcrastinateSleep with Rock…
Bras, Bunions, and Bruises: No, Really, It's All from Ultramarathon Training
Welcome back to Momma Runs an Ultra! Today’s episode is a slightly bemused look at the realities of training for an ultra marathon, especially when you’re pushing into new territory later in life.The…
Life Comes at You Fast, or Ferris Beuller's Worst Couch to 5k Day
In this episode of Momma Runs an Ultra (where a 50-something runner trains for her very first ultramarathon), I get a sharp reminder that not all training risks come from mileage or missed workouts.…
I Ran So Far Away...That I Fantasized About Soft Pretzels
SummaryThis episode of Momma Runs an Ultra is all about the real-life process of getting ready for my first ultra marathon, especially pushing past distances I’ve never run before. I share what…
Slip Slidin' Away: It's Not Awkward for Runners to Talk About Their Favorite Lube
SummaryIf you know the liquid fire of a post-run shower, you might have chafed. In this episode, I talk about the moment it hit me that chafing can be just as painful as poor fueling. Turns out,…
Ain't No Stopping Us Now
SummaryWhat exactly is recovery?As I dive deeper into ultramarathon training, I keep hearing the phrase “take recovery seriously.” Sounds simple, right? But what does that actually mean? Massage?…
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
SummaryAnna Gibson is the gateway inspiring a late 50's hobby jogger to run her first ultra marathon. Momma discovers that 11 feet of elevation does not count as hill training. After running her…
Misty Mountain Hop
SummaryMomma's in her first official ultramarathon training block, and things are getting real. Back-to-back long runs? Check. Experimenting with mashed potatoes in a Ziploc mid-run? Also check.…
Tubthumping: Great for Playlists, Terrible for the People Running Near You
SummaryAre we really runners if we don't talk about either barf or poo? Join me as I apply my ultimate nerd hack to the wonderfully weird world of ultra-marathon fueling. As I train for my very first…
Captain Sensible Says, "Wot?"
SummaryIn this episode of Momma Runs an Ultra, I'm tackling the wild world of ultra marathon training while also trying to keep my sanity intact. You know, just a jaunty jog through my 50s, right?…
Rockin' Pneumonia & the Boogie Woogie Flu: I Lost My Voice
SummaryIn this episode of Momma Runs an Ultra, I open up about the unexpected challenge of losing my voice while training for an ultra, a reminder of how unpredictable life and training can be.…
Tears of a Clown, or Why TF Did I Burst Into Tears at the Finish Line?
SummaryDive into the surprisingly emotional side of endurance events, including those finish-line tears you swear you didn’t see coming. I share my own journey as a runner, from picking up the sport…
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Momma Runs an Ultra has published 25 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Arts, Food.
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