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How to Train for 200-Milers With a Full-Time Job, Family, and Real Life with Sarah Normand
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- Everyday Ultra
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- Jun 12, 2026
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Summary
Trying to balance work, family, travel, and ultra training? This episode proves you don't need a perfect schedule to chase extraordinary goals. Sarah Normand is a full-time professional, wife, mom, and 200-mile ultrarunner who has built success through consistency, adaptability, and a willingness to keep showing up. From transitioning out of road running to tackling some of the toughest endurance races, she shares the lessons that have helped her thrive on and off the trail. If you're training for your first ultra or a new personal best, this conversation will help you become a stronger, smarter, and more resilient runner. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why consistency beats perfection -How to balance training with a busy life -The biggest lessons from moving from road running to trail ultras -Practical ways to stay flexible without sacrificing progress -The mindset that helps overcome setbacks and race-day lows -Why listening to your body leads to better long-term performance -How to avoid burnout while pursuing big goals -The power of community during tough endurance challenges This episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiring insights that will help you train with more confidence, adapt to life's challenges, and keep moving forward when things get hard. SHOW LINKS: Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to desertpeakultra.com Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit! Want to work with me to crush your next ultrama…