EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 1H 10M
Mikey Mitchell on How Having More Fun Can Make You a Better Ultrarunner
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
Ultrarunning has a reputation. Serious. Intense. Grueling.But what if that mindset is actually holding runners back?In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Joe sits down with elite mountain athlete, creator, and all-around high-energy force Mikey Mitchell to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs in ultrarunning — about toughness, suffering, fear, performance, and what it really means to “do it right.”Behind the viral content, jockstraps, and unapologetic fun is a serious competitor:D1 track & cross country background, podium finishes at major mountain ultras, a sub-2:30 marathon, Leadville 100 finisher, and a rapidly growing presence in ski mountaineering.But Mikey’s biggest impact might not be his results — it’s how he approaches the sport.In this conversation, we dive into:Why having more fun can actually make you mentally tougherThe difference between productive discomfort and unnecessary sufferingWhy finishing matters — even when it’s not your dayHow mountaineering, skimo, and adventure build resilience ultra runners can’t get on flat trailsThe hidden danger of chasing “perfect races”Why fear shouldn’t stop you — and when it shouldHow to train hard without losing your love for the sportWhat the future of ultrarunning culture should look likeThis episode is honest, opinionated, inspiring, and different — just like the sport can be.If you’ve ever felt burned out, intimidated, or boxed in by how ultrarunning is “supposed” to look…this conversation might change how you approach the next start line.🎧 Listen now and rethink what it means to endure better.SHOW NOTES: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 HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comGet your FREE TrainingPeaks account to track, plan, and analyze your training easier at trainingpeaks.com/everydayultraTry 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.comMikey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikey.mitch/Follow Mikey on all social platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikeymitch
What this episode covers
Ultrarunning has a reputation. Serious. Intense. Grueling.But what if that mindset is actually holding runners back?In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Joe sits down with elite mountain athlete, creator, and all-around high-energy force Mikey Mitchell to challenge some of the most deeply held beliefs in ultrarunning — about toughness, suffering, fear, performance, and what it really means to “do it right.”Behind the viral content, jockstraps, and unapologetic fun is a serious competitor:D1 track & cross country background, podium finishes at major mountain ultras, a sub-2:30 marathon, Leadville 100 finisher, and a rapidly growing presence in ski mountaineering.But Mikey’s biggest impact might not be his results — it’s how he approaches the sport.In this conversation, we dive into:Why having more fun can actually make you mentally tougherThe difference between productive discomfort and unnecessary sufferingWhy finishing matters — even when it’s not your dayHow mountaineering, skimo, and adventure build resilience ultra runners can’t get on flat trailsThe hidden danger of chasing “perfect races”Why fear shouldn’t stop you — and when it shouldHow to train hard without losing your love for the sportWhat the future of ultrarunning culture should look likeThis episode is honest, opinionated, inspiring, and different — just like the sport can be.If you’ve ever felt burned out, intimidated, or boxed in by how ultrarunning is “supposed” to look…this conversation might change how you approach the next start line.🎧 Listen now and rethink what it means to endure better.SHOW NOTES: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 HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comGet your FREE TrainingPeaks account to track, plan, and analyze your training easier at trainingpeaks.com/everydayultraTry 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.comMikey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikey.mitch/Follow Mikey on all social platforms: https://linktr.ee/mikeymitch
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