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

The Extramilest Podcast

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.

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CHAPTERS

• 0:00 - Courtney’s Winning Formula for Training and Racing
• 4:58 - Her First Marathon: What Really Happened
• 7:48 - Early Ultrarunning Lessons That Shaped Her
• 12:41 - How to Start and Improve with Trail Running
• 18:50 - How Courtney Adjusts Her Training Day to Day
• 26:02 - Training Experiments: Successes and Challenges
• 31:17 - Sleep, Strength, and Self-Care for Peak Performance
• 36:55 - Embracing the Pain Cave: Courtney’s Mindset Shift
• 45:36 - Advice Courtney Would Give Her Younger Self
• 46:43 - How Failure Drives Success in Ultrarunning
• 49:55 - Behind the Scenes: Sponsors and What Fuels Her
• 53:45 - How to Follow and Connect with Courtney
• 55:00 - How to Become a Stronger, Happier and Healthier Athlete

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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.

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