• #88: Courtney Dauwalter's Advice to Improve Your Running

  • Sep 30 2024
  • Length: 57 mins
  • Podcast

#88: Courtney Dauwalter's Advice to Improve Your Running

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  • Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. In this episode I chat with one of the greatest ultra runners of all time, Courtney Dauwalter. Known for her unmatched endurance, grit, and pure joy for the sport, Courtney shares insights from her incredible journey, including winning the Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and UTMB—all within nine weeks. We dive deep into her approach to training, balancing ambition with rest, and how to embrace discomfort while keeping it fun. If you'd like to learn more about my Personal Best Running coaching program, check https://www.PBprogram.com/ Watch this full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OTgwIEAN3B4 CHAPTERS 0:00 - Courtney’s Winning Formula for Training and Racing4:58 - Her First Marathon: What Really Happened7:48 - Early Ultrarunning Lessons That Shaped Her12:41 - How to Start and Improve with Trail Running18:50 - How Courtney Adjusts Her Training Day to Day 26:02 - Training Experiments: Successes and Challenges31:17 - Sleep, Strength, and Self-Care for Peak Performance36:55 - Embracing the Pain Cave: Courtney’s Mindset Shift45:36 - Advice Courtney Would Give Her Younger Self46:43 - How Failure Drives Success in Ultrarunning49:55 - Behind the Scenes: Sponsors and What Fuels Her53:45 - How to Follow and Connect with Courtney55:00 - How to Become a Stronger, Happier and Healthier Athlete FIND COURTNEY HERE: ► Website: https://www.courtneydauwalter.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter/ Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way. LINKS & TOOLS MENTIONED ► Solomon: salomon.com ► The Feed: thefeed.com ► Tailwind Nutrition: tailwindnutrition.com ► Kodiak Cakes: kodiakcakes.com ► SunGod Sunglasses: sungod.co ► Injinji Toe Socks: injinji.com ► Suunto Watches: suunto.com ► Leki Poles: leki.com ► Petzl Headlamps: petzl.com ► Squirrel's Nut Butter: squirrelsnutbutter.com YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast/ ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com/ ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman/ ► Website: https://extramilest.com ► Website: https://pathprojects.com ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW: A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete. More info about our running coaching program can be found at https://www.pbprogram.com. Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://bit.ly/Flo-YT LMNT are offering a free sample of 8 serving packs to listeners of the Extramilest Show, with any order. Get yours at http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO
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