Get tips from a coach who’s run over 250 marathons and ultras on 5 continents!
Ian Sharman is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, a team of elite coaches. He got a marathon PR of 2:21 at age 43, and a half marathon PR of 1:03 at age 44. He's won over 50 marathon+ races with at least one win every year for 19 (and counting) consecutive years.
Ian also holds the fastest time in a trail 100-mile race by a Brit (12h44m), the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (69h49m), has won the USATF 100-mile trail championship twice and is a four-time Leadville Trail 100 Champion.
Listen to hear about:
Getting hooked on ultras after a race in the Sahara Desert
Ultramarathon strategies to maintain a consistent pace
Behind the scenes of focusing on 100 mile races
Goal-setting and long-term planning for running
Tips for downhill running
Outcome vs. process goals
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