How to Train for Your First Ultra Marathon | Trail Running, Coaching & Nutrition Tips

from Running for Beginners · host Running-for-Beginners

In Season 2 Episode 12 of the Running for Beginners podcast, Mike Fleming interviews ultra running coach Laura Saponar about training for trail ultramarathons. The episode covers essential topics including training differences from marathons, common mistakes, nutrition strategies, and mental resilience, offering practical advice for both beginner and intermediate runners. The post How to Train for Your First Ultra Marathon | Trail Running, Coaching & Nutrition Tips first appeared on Running-for-Beginners.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 1, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

How to Train for Your First Ultra Marathon | Trail Running, Coaching & Nutrition Tips

0:00 1:09:47

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Running for Beginners?

This episode is 1 hour and 9 minutes long.

When was this Running for Beginners episode published?

This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

Can I download this Running for Beginners episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!