WE ARE BACK. That's right, just the two of us...Hashing out all the things we've learned in our first 3 years of ultrarunning. We also announce our big goals for the year and what we are planning to do to accomplish them!If you are looking to do an ultra-race for the first time, we'd highly recommend this episode to get you pumped up!______________________________________________________________________________________________________What are your running goals for the year? Head to our Facebook Group, Trail to 100, to join a community of other beginner ultra-runners like yourself!CLICK HERE TO JOIN: Trail to 100 | Facebook______________________________________________________________________________________________________Some episode takeaways:-Learn to eat and run at the same time! (You're probably not eating enough!)-Add sprinting/lifting into your program (reach out to Melody on her Instagram page if you want more details on how to do this @pinetreerunning)-Train intuitively! (START with a program first, and slowly let go of the program training wheels as you feel comfortable)-Sign up for small races for race experience and to give yourself a break from planning all your long runs!-GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT! Decide what is most important to you before you make a big goal. Don't let what is most important to you fall by the way side!____________________________________________________________________________________________________Related Episodes:Julie Shobe (an ultrarunning nutritionist) shares how to dial in your nutrition | S3E5:https://open.spotify.com/episode/58HoJg7PPnckIuno4jMlTx?si=bd72022843264e81Our decision to train for a 100-mile race for the first time | S1E1:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rWpzlyhYfRuk4KlWGWKzz?si=f1054fb139dd4b1f ______________________________________________________________________________________________________Links:Private coaching/personalized workout plans: @thepinetreerunnerUtah real-estate agent who helps runners find a home near running trails: Jacob Bateman | Exit Realty Affinity | Bountiful, UT Real Estate | 385-314-1016 (ihouseelite.com)Teton Hammock Company: Best Camping Hammock | Camping Hammock Tarp - Teton Hammock (tetonhammocks.com)Self-Defense Course for runners: Run Without Fear | Melody Bateman's School (teachable.com)Julie Shobe Ultrarunning Nutritionist: Julie Shobe | Dietitian (@ultra.runner.nutrition) • Instagram photos and videosTooele Trail Racing Series: Home (tooeletrailracing.com)Join our Facebook group for a community of beginner ultra-runners like yourself!: Trail to 100 | Facebook