EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 1H 5M
Backyard Ultra Training, Racing, and Mental Tips, with Coach Carolyn Yoder
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
Backyard ultras are one of the most mentally demanding challenges in endurance sports—no finish line, no set distance, just one more loop every hour until only one runner remains.In this episode, Joe talks with Everyday Ultra coach Carolyn Yoder about what it truly takes to succeed in the backyard format. Carolyn shares her journey from weight loss and beginner running to completing 100-mile efforts, coaching backyard athletes, and helping runners unlock performances they didn’t think were possible.We dive into:• The psychology of endless racing• Training approaches when the distance is unknown• Nutrition, hydration, and sleep strategies that actually work• How to structure training with a busy life and family• The power of confidence and doing hard thingsIf you want to go farther—physically and mentally—this conversation is for you.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with Coach Carolyn to crush your ultramarathon goals? Book a free consultation call with her here to see if we're a good fit for you!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant 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!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comGet 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: https://bit.ly/4qJDETMTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com
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Backyard ultras are one of the most mentally demanding challenges in endurance sports—no finish line, no set distance, just one more loop every hour until only one runner remains.In this episode, Joe talks with Everyday Ultra coach Carolyn Yoder about what it truly takes to succeed in the backyard format. Carolyn shares her journey from weight loss and beginner running to completing 100-mile efforts, coaching backyard athletes, and helping runners unlock performances they didn’t think were possible.We dive into:• The psychology of endless racing• Training approaches when the distance is unknown• Nutrition, hydration, and sleep strategies that actually work• How to structure training with a busy life and family• The power of confidence and doing hard thingsIf you want to go farther—physically and mentally—this conversation is for you.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant to work with Coach Carolyn to crush your ultramarathon goals? Book a free consultation call with her here to see if we're a good fit for you!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingWant 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!Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to carawayhome.com/everydayultraTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comGet 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: https://bit.ly/4qJDETMTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com
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Backyard Ultra Training, Racing, and Mental Tips, with Coach Carolyn Yoder
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