Last weekend, I headed to Arizona to crew and coach a handful of She Runs Ultras athletes at the Hypnosis Night Race - an overnight trail event put on Aravaipa Running.

The conditions were brutal: triple-digit temperatures, relentless wind, blowing sand, and miles of technical desert terrain in the dark.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• What it was like to race through the Arizona desert at night
• Why every ultrarunner will eventually face a DNF
• The question I asked that completely changed how one athlete viewed her race
• Why finish lines aren't the only measure of success
• The hidden value of a DNF—and why it might be one of the most important experiences you can have as an ultrarunner

Because sometimes the biggest win isn't crossing the finish line.

Sometimes it's walking away with lessons, skills, and experience you'll carry into every race that comes after.

Links & Resources

• Hypnosis Night Race: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/insomniac/hypnosis/
• Want to hear more about DNFs? Listen to Episode 11.
• Interested in joining us at The Mamba in Tennessee this November? Check out Episode 305 with race director James Boler.

Remember: A DNF isn't a disaster. It's a learning experience.

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In this episode, I'm sharing my 10 Training Plan Commandments. The rules I've learned after years of coaching athletes and watching the same training mistakes show up over and over again.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• Why adding extra workouts can derail your progress
• What to do when you miss a run
• How to stop overreacting to one bad workout
• Why your easy runs should actually be easy
• The role recovery plays in making a training plan work
• How comparison can pull you away from your own training
• Why the most effective training habits are usually the least exciting
• How to stop negotiating with yourself when it's time to train
• What happens during the taper and why you shouldn't panic
• Why enjoying the process matters if you want to make it to race day

If you've ever questioned your fitness, worried that you're not doing enough, or felt tempted to rewrite your training plan halfway through a training cycle, this episode is for you.

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Most runners think they need more motivation, discipline, or a better training plan.

But what if the bigger factor is the environment you're training in?

In this episode, Meghan explores how the people around you, the content you consume, and the systems you've built into your life can either support your ultra goals or make them harder than they need to be.

In this episode:

• How the people around you shape what feels possible
• Why consistency has more to do with environment than motivation
• The hidden impact of social media, podcasts, and online communities
• Practical ways to create an environment that supports your goals
• Why you don't have to figure out ultrarunning on your own

If you're training for your first or farthest ultra, this episode is for you.

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