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Running a New Distance, When to Replace Running Shoes, Overcoming Re-Injury Anxiety, and More | Q&A Episode
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- Everyday Ultra
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- May 1, 2026
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- 4560
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Summary
How many miles is too many miles on a race shoe? How do you stop panicking about getting injured again when you’re coming back to running? Should you keep strength training during a taper? And what should you focus on before running a new distance? In this Q&A episode, I answer listener-submitted questions on some of the biggest topics that come up in ultramarathon training: race-day shoes, Cocodona race options, re-injury anxiety, setting race goals, strength training in the taper, dealing with AFib as an endurance athlete, and how to prepare for racing a new distance you never have. In this episode, I cover: How to know when your shoes are too worn out to race in Why I prefer racing in newer shoes for major ultras Which Cocodona race might be best for you How to rebuild confidence after injury How to balance big race goals with the fear of not finishing What to do with strength training during a taper How my AFib incident has changed — and not changed — my training The biggest mistakes runners make before their first time racing a new distnce How to trust your training when race day is getting close This one is packed with practical advice for ultrarunners who want to train smarter, race better, and make better decisions going into their next big goal. SHOW LINKS: 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 ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: …