About this episode

Phil Gore shares his insights on pushing the limits of backyard ultra running and offers tips for endurance athletes.

Phil Gore knows what it takes to push the limits of the backyard ultra. As the official Backyard Ultra World Record holder, Phil has spent years learning how to manage his body, mindset, pacing, sleep, and crew through extreme endurance efforts. In this episode, he breaks down what he’s learned from going deeper than almost anyone else in the sport—and how those lessons can make you a smarter, stronger, and more resilient ultrarunner. From pacing strategies and adapting your plan mid-race to handling the mental battles that come when your brain tells you to stop, Phil shares the principles behind his approach to going farther. In this episode, you’ll learn: ​Why slowing down can be the key to going farther ​How to build a race plan that still allows flexibility ​The role your crew can play when fatigue takes over ​How to handle the mental urge to quit Why focusing on one lap at a time can change your entire race ​What Phil believes first-time backyard runners should avoid ​How extreme endurance efforts are pushing the limits of the sport SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Corcione

Guest: Phil Gore

Topics covered

• backyard ultra
• endurance running
• pacing strategies
• mental resilience
• race planning

Keywords

• backyard ultra
• endurance
• pacing
• mental battles
• ultrarunning
• race plan
• fatigue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Backyard Ultra, 1:1 coaching program

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