Ultra Running, 100-Mile Fueling & Mental Toughness with Lindsay Phenix

How does someone go from the international fashion runways to running 135 miles through Death Valley?In this episode of the Health by Haven Podcast, host Haven sits down with Lindsay Phenix - an elite ultramarathoner, run coach, and resilience advocate. Lindsay has completed over 135 marathons and ultramarathons, including 28 finishes at the 100-mile distance or longer (with a 1st Place Female finish at the Badger 100 and a 5th Place Female finish at the legendary Badwater 135!).Whether you are an experienced trail runner, a casual jogger looking to dip your toes into the running space, or simply someone searching for the inspiration to achieve a massive new life goal, Lindsay’s story will redefine what you think is possible.In this episode, we dive deep into:Lindsay’s Running Story: How Lindsay fell in love with running, trained with her dad, and went from a casual annual marathoner to an elite ultra-endurance athlete.The Training Blueprint: Expert recommendations for ultra race training, crucial stability and mobility work, and cross-training secrets from a running coach.Fueling & Recovery: What it actually takes to fuel for ultra-distances and how to properly recover after pushing your body to the absolute limit.The Mental Game: The psychology of perseverance, overcoming the "pain cave," and navigating the mental side of elite racing.Epic Adventures: Behind the scenes of running the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R) and being featured in the Amazon Prime documentary, The Badwater 135.Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode of wellness education, training tips, and inspiring health journeys!Join the Health by Haven Community:Newsletter: Subscribe for Recipes & Health TipsSupport the Show: Pledge your support for less than a cup of coffee!Instagram: @healthbyhavenWebsite: healthbyhaven.comConnect with Lindsay: Instagram: @lindsayphenixThanks to our season 5 sponsor, Avodah Massage TherapySupport the show