EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 7M
How Chris Myers Cut 60 Minutes Off His 100-Mile Time at Western States 100
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
Chris Myers didn’t just improve at Western States…He went from 10th place to 2nd place in one year — cutting nearly an hour off his time.And no, it wasn’t random.In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind that jump — the training adjustments, the race execution, the downhill durability, the fueling precision, and the international racing lessons he’s learned the hard way.We also talk UTMB, racing overseas, the mental side of elite performance, and how to actually have fun while competing at the highest level (yes… including the snorkel at Rucky Chucky).If you want to get faster, race smarter, and think bigger — this one’s for you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why downhill fatigue cost Chris an hour at Western States — and how he fixed itThe real difference between a 10th place and 2nd place performanceHow elite runners think about aid station time and race executionWhat most people get wrong about racing internationallyHow to prepare for humidity, night running, and long travelThe mindset shift required to race at big racesWhy experience often beats raw talent in ultrasWhat happens when running becomes your full-time jobSHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant 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.comCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at footpathapp.com.Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halfasianchris/
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Chris Myers didn’t just improve at Western States…He went from 10th place to 2nd place in one year — cutting nearly an hour off his time.And no, it wasn’t random.In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind that jump — the training adjustments, the race execution, the downhill durability, the fueling precision, and the international racing lessons he’s learned the hard way.We also talk UTMB, racing overseas, the mental side of elite performance, and how to actually have fun while competing at the highest level (yes… including the snorkel at Rucky Chucky).If you want to get faster, race smarter, and think bigger — this one’s for you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why downhill fatigue cost Chris an hour at Western States — and how he fixed itThe real difference between a 10th place and 2nd place performanceHow elite runners think about aid station time and race executionWhat most people get wrong about racing internationallyHow to prepare for humidity, night running, and long travelThe mindset shift required to race at big racesWhy experience often beats raw talent in ultrasWhat happens when running becomes your full-time jobSHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.comWant 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.comCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at footpathapp.com.Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halfasianchris/
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