EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 1H 14M
How to Crush a Fast Marathon and an Ultramarathon in the Same Year
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
Most runners think you need to choose a lane:Be fast on the roads OR strong on the trails.But the truth?You can do both—and thrive—if you structure your year the right way.In this coaches roundtable episode, Joe teams up with Everyday Ultra Coaches Angela Sterf and Andrew Redden—two athletes who have Boston-qualified, hit recent marathon PRs, and run ultras (even 100-milers) in the same year. Together, they break down exactly how to combine marathon speed with ultra endurance without burning out, blowing up, or sacrificing performance.You’ll learn:• When it actually helps to mix marathons and ultras in one season• When it’s a bad idea—and the red flags to watch for• How to structure training if your A-race is the ultra• The biggest mistakes runners make when switching between the two• How much speed work, volume, and vert you really need• Why fueling matters more in a marathon than most ultra runners think• The mindset shifts required to nail a fast marathon AND a long ultraWhether you're an ultrarunner curious about road speed, or a marathoner ready to step into the ultra world, this episode gives you the exact framework to make it your strongest, most versatile year ever.SHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? We have a Black Friday Sale NOW for 30% off your first month! Book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit at theeverydayultra.comWant to work with Angela as your coach to crush your next ultramarathon? Book a free call with her here to see if she's a good fit: https://calendly.com/angela-lfg-running/30min?month=2025-11Want to work with Andrew as your coach to crush your next ultramarathon? Book a free call with him here to see if he's a good fit: https://calendly.com/andrew-redden-94/30min?back=1&month=2025-11Register 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-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgGet 25% off TrainingPeaks Premium to track and plan your training better by signing up here and use code CYBER2025Try CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray 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
What this episode covers
Most runners think you need to choose a lane:Be fast on the roads OR strong on the trails.But the truth?You can do both—and thrive—if you structure your year the right way.In this coaches roundtable episode, Joe teams up with Everyday Ultra Coaches Angela Sterf and Andrew Redden—two athletes who have Boston-qualified, hit recent marathon PRs, and run ultras (even 100-milers) in the same year. Together, they break down exactly how to combine marathon speed with ultra endurance without burning out, blowing up, or sacrificing performance.You’ll learn:• When it actually helps to mix marathons and ultras in one season• When it’s a bad idea—and the red flags to watch for• How to structure training if your A-race is the ultra• The biggest mistakes runners make when switching between the two• How much speed work, volume, and vert you really need• Why fueling matters more in a marathon than most ultra runners think• The mindset shifts required to nail a fast marathon AND a long ultraWhether you're an ultrarunner curious about road speed, or a marathoner ready to step into the ultra world, this episode gives you the exact framework to make it your strongest, most versatile year ever.SHOW LINKS:Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? We have a Black Friday Sale NOW for 30% off your first month! Book a free call with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit at theeverydayultra.comWant to work with Angela as your coach to crush your next ultramarathon? Book a free call with her here to see if she's a good fit: https://calendly.com/angela-lfg-running/30min?month=2025-11Want to work with Andrew as your coach to crush your next ultramarathon? Book a free call with him here to see if he's a good fit: https://calendly.com/andrew-redden-94/30min?back=1&month=2025-11Register 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-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgGet 25% off TrainingPeaks Premium to track and plan your training better by signing up here and use code CYBER2025Try CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray 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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