About this episode

Hunter Foltz shares insights on improving as an ultrarunner through training experiments and mental toughness.

This episode is a masterclass in what actually helps ultra runners improve over the long term. Everyday Ultra coach Hunter Foltz shares the lessons that took him from a collegiate golfer with no running background to completing Leadville 100, chasing the Lead Challenge, and preparing for Moab 240. Instead of focusing on race results, this conversation explores the habits, training decisions, and mindset shifts that create stronger, more resilient ultrarunners. Whether you're training for your first ultra or your fastest one yet, you'll walk away with practical insights you can apply to your own training and racing. In this episode, we cover: • Why treating your training like an experiment can unlock better race performances. • The fueling and hydration mistakes that quietly hold many ultra runners back. • How to build race-specific fitness—even if you don't live near mountains. • Why time on feet may matter more than mileage for ultramarathon success. • Why consistency beats perfection when building long-term fitness. • The importance of adapting your training to your own strengths instead of copying someone else's. • The everyday habits that separate runners who simply finish…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Corcione

Guest: Hunter Foltz

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• training
• mental toughness
• race preparation
• fitness
• hydration
• consistency

Keywords

• ultrarunner
• training experiments
• race lessons
• mental toughness
• fueling mistakes
• race-specific fitness
• time on feet
• consistency
• habits
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Everyday Ultra

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