EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 1H 37M
Powerful Ultrarunning Lessons from Running Across Colorado with Hunter Leininger
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
What can ultrarunners learn from running 760 miles across Colorado with 300,000 feet of climbing—while battling sickness, broken gear, and brutal weather? That’s exactly what Hunter Leininger discovered on his record-setting traverse across the Rockies.In this episode, Hunter shares not just the story of his Colorado FKT, but the practical lessons you can apply to your own training, racing, and mindset. Whether you’re training for your first ultra or chasing your own big goals, these insights will help you go further than you thought possible.You’ll learn:How to reframe suffering so it doesn’t break you mid-raceThe daily strategy Hunter used that completely changed his performanceWhy mindset can be more important than mileage in long ultrasA simple trick to avoid feeling overwhelmed by distance or time leftThe fueling principle that kept negative thoughts away for 760 milesHunter’s personal race-day checklist that you can adapt to run your best raceHuge thank you to Hunter for coming on the show!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 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.comTry Ketone-IQ and get 30% off your order at ketone.com/everydayultra
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What can ultrarunners learn from running 760 miles across Colorado with 300,000 feet of climbing—while battling sickness, broken gear, and brutal weather? That’s exactly what Hunter Leininger discovered on his record-setting traverse across the Rockies.In this episode, Hunter shares not just the story of his Colorado FKT, but the practical lessons you can apply to your own training, racing, and mindset. Whether you’re training for your first ultra or chasing your own big goals, these insights will help you go further than you thought possible.You’ll learn:How to reframe suffering so it doesn’t break you mid-raceThe daily strategy Hunter used that completely changed his performanceWhy mindset can be more important than mileage in long ultrasA simple trick to avoid feeling overwhelmed by distance or time leftThe fueling principle that kept negative thoughts away for 760 milesHunter’s personal race-day checklist that you can adapt to run your best raceHuge thank you to Hunter for coming on the show!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 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.comTry Ketone-IQ and get 30% off your order at ketone.com/everydayultra
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