EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 51 MIN
Navigation & Route Planning for Ultrarunning: A Complete Guide
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
In this episode, we’re diving deep into navigation and route planning for ultrarunning — and why getting this right can make a way bigger difference in your training and race execution than most runners realize.We talk through how to think about choosing routes for different runs, how specific you actually need to be with terrain, and how to use navigation tools to make sure you stop wasting energy, time, and mental bandwidth out on the trail. We also get into some of the biggest mistakes runners make with route planning, plus simple ways to make sure you’re better prepared for both training and race day.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How To Know When Route Specificity Actually Matters… And When You Might Be Overthinking ItThe Simple Question You Should Ask Before Choosing Any Route For A WorkoutWhy The “Perfect Route” Isn’t Always The Best Answer For Your TrainingHow To Plan Routes Faster Without Making The Process ComplicatedThe Underrated Navigation Setup That Can Save Your Long Run Or Race From Going SidewaysWhat To Do Before Race Day So You’re Not Relying On Course Markings AloneThe Backup Strategy That Can Save You If Your Watch, Course Markings, Or Race Logistics Fail YouHow To Reduce Mental Load During Long Runs And Races So You Can Focus More On ExecutionSHOW LINKS:SHOW 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 at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultra
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into navigation and route planning for ultrarunning — and why getting this right can make a way bigger difference in your training and race execution than most runners realize.We talk through how to think about choosing routes for different runs, how specific you actually need to be with terrain, and how to use navigation tools to make sure you stop wasting energy, time, and mental bandwidth out on the trail. We also get into some of the biggest mistakes runners make with route planning, plus simple ways to make sure you’re better prepared for both training and race day.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How To Know When Route Specificity Actually Matters… And When You Might Be Overthinking ItThe Simple Question You Should Ask Before Choosing Any Route For A WorkoutWhy The “Perfect Route” Isn’t Always The Best Answer For Your TrainingHow To Plan Routes Faster Without Making The Process ComplicatedThe Underrated Navigation Setup That Can Save Your Long Run Or Race From Going SidewaysWhat To Do Before Race Day So You’re Not Relying On Course Markings AloneThe Backup Strategy That Can Save You If Your Watch, Course Markings, Or Race Logistics Fail YouHow To Reduce Mental Load During Long Runs And Races So You Can Focus More On ExecutionSHOW LINKS:SHOW 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 at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultra
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