{"podcast":{"title":"Everyday Ultra","slug":"everyday-ultra-4835603","podcast_index_feed_id":4835603,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/78c622f8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-ultra","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/20162510/20162510-1639351696082-93e73fc850fef.jpg","author":"Joe Corcione","episode_count":398,"summary":"Tips on how to be a better endurance athlete, every day, directly from the world's best runners! Whether you participate in endurance races as a hobby, or you're a competitive ultra-endurance athlete, this podcast will help you achieve your goals when it comes to racing, training, and recovery. The show is hosted by Ultra-Endurance athlete, Joe Corcione, who has competed in Ultramarathons, Ultratriathlons, and Ironman races.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T10:18:45.346403+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603"},"episode":{"title":"How to PR a 100-Miler by Training Smarter, Not Just Running More: Melanie Hoy","slug":"how-to-pr-a-100-miler-by-training-smarter-not-just-running-more-melanie-hoy","published_at":"2026-06-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603/how-to-pr-a-100-miler-by-training-smarter-not-just-running-more-melanie-hoy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-ultra/episodes/How-to-PR-a-100-Miler-by-Training-Smarter--Not-Just-Running-More-Melanie-Hoy-e3kvgjr","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/78c622f8/podcast/play/121667643/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2Fa1ecee20-03fb-4073-81bf-14a5ab6a4751.mp3","summary":"How a Smarter Approach to Training Can Unlock Your Best 100-Mile Race Yet What separates an ultra runner who simply finishes from one who continues to improve race after race? In this episode, ultra runner Melanie Hoy shares how stepping outside her comfort zone transformed her training and racing. After feeling like she left too much on the table in previous 100-mile races, she decided to challenge herself with structured speed work, intentional mental strategies, and a more purposeful approach to building fitness. Melanie breaks down the highs and lows of the Canyons 100 Mile Endurance Run, exploring everything from race-day preparation and confidence-building workouts to navigating difficult moments when things don't go according to plan. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why speed work belongs in every ultra runner's training plan—even for 100-mile races -How gradual confidence-building can lead to major performance breakthroughs -Why focusing on effort instead of pace can unlock better training sessions -Practical lessons on fueling, hydration, and adapting when race-day conditions change -How gentle accountability can help you push your limits without losing the joy of running -Why every challenge on the trail is an opportunity to become a better ultra runner 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 ultramarathon in o…","meta_description":"How a Smarter Approach to Training Can Unlock Your Best 100-Mile Race Yet What separates an ultra runner who simply finishes from one who continues to imp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4330,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/everyday-ultra-4835603/episodes/how-to-pr-a-100-miler-by-training-smarter-not-just-running-more-melanie-hoy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/everyday-ultra-4835603/how-to-pr-a-100-miler-by-training-smarter-not-just-running-more-melanie-hoy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}