The One More Hour Podcast: An Insider’s Guide to Backyard Ultras, Timed Races, and the Ultrarunning Mindset
Jaci Wilson
15 episodes
5 days ago
Backyard ultras don’t ask if you’re tough. They ask if you’re honest. As we close out 2025, many runners are already looking at their 2026 calendars. But before you pick a race or set a mileage goal, you need clarity. In this episode, we move beyond "marathon-style thinking" to explore the mental frameworks and uncomfortable questions that actually determine success in a race with no finish line. We dive deep into why intensity backfires, how to manage your ego at 2:00 a.m., and the three-tie...
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Backyard ultras don’t ask if you’re tough. They ask if you’re honest. As we close out 2025, many runners are already looking at their 2026 calendars. But before you pick a race or set a mileage goal, you need clarity. In this episode, we move beyond "marathon-style thinking" to explore the mental frameworks and uncomfortable questions that actually determine success in a race with no finish line. We dive deep into why intensity backfires, how to manage your ego at 2:00 a.m., and the three-tie...
The One More Hour Podcast: An Insider’s Guide to Backyard Ultras, Timed Races, and the Ultrarunning Mindset
19 minutes
1 month ago
Mastering Pacing in Backyard Ultras
Trying to figure out how to pace your next backyard ultra? Hint, faster does not mean better in the backyard! In this short but packed episode, we break down one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of the backyard ultra format: pacing. Whether you’re brand new to the backyard or looking to improve your strategy, this episode covers practical pacing advice, how to train for consistent hourly loops, and what to plan for on race day. We talk about common mindset traps runners fall...
The One More Hour Podcast: An Insider’s Guide to Backyard Ultras, Timed Races, and the Ultrarunning Mindset
Backyard ultras don’t ask if you’re tough. They ask if you’re honest. As we close out 2025, many runners are already looking at their 2026 calendars. But before you pick a race or set a mileage goal, you need clarity. In this episode, we move beyond "marathon-style thinking" to explore the mental frameworks and uncomfortable questions that actually determine success in a race with no finish line. We dive deep into why intensity backfires, how to manage your ego at 2:00 a.m., and the three-tie...
