# How to Assemble the Best Crew and Pacer Team for Your Ultra Race | Crew Cast Ep. 1

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Podcast: [Everyday Ultra](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603)
Published: 2026-03-19T18:05:22+00:00
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## Resource

Your crew and pacers can make or break your ultra race. In this episode, Alyssa and Joe break down what it actually takes to build the right support team for race day. From choosing the right people, to setting expectations, to avoiding common mistakes that can derail an otherwise great race, this conversation is packed with practical advice for ultrarunners who want to set themselves up for success. They also share personal stories from their own experiences at races like Cocodona, Javelina, Hurt, Moab, and more, along with lessons they’ve learned about trust, communication, race-day energy, and what separates an okay crew from a truly great one. Whether you’re preparing for your first ultra with crew access or trying to level up your race-day execution, this episode will help you put the right people in the right roles when it matters most. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to choose the right crew members and pacers for your race Why crew chemistry matters more than most runners realize The biggest mistakes runners make when building a support team How to communicate expectations before race day What makes someone a truly great pacer How the right crew can help you stay calm, focused, and moving well deep into a race Why ultrarunning success is often more of a team effort than it seems SHOW LINKS: Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarath…

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