"In this episode, Coach Lindsay Phenix shares her incredible accomplishment of finishing 6th at both the Badwater 135 and the Angeles Crest 100 within less than two weeks of each other. Lindsay discusses the key training and preparation concepts that allowed her to excel at these two grueling ultramarathon events, including the importance of proper cooling, managing altitude, and building sufficient training volume.

Coach Loretta also joins the conversation to provide expert insights on how Lindsay's experiences and techniques can be applied to help other endurance athletes reach their full potential. They cover topics such as heat acclimation, cooling strategies, and rate of perceived effort.

Whether you're training for your first 100-miler or looking to take your ultrarunning to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories from a coach who has pushed her limits and achieved remarkable success. Tune in to learn from Lindsay's triumph at Badwater and Angeles Crest, and get the tools you need to crush your own running goals."

In this episode of ‘Coffee with Coaches’, Loretta & Reese have fun talking about Run/Bike commuting to & from work!

What should you think about before your trip?

 How do you stay clean & fresh after a run/bike commute?

 What are other tips/tricks to have an enjoyable experience?

 All answered on this episode!

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they interview, the one & only, Adam Popp!

Adam Popp is a mental performance coach who specializes in teaching skills to help unlock an athlete’s mental-potential.

Adam has masters degrees in rehabilitation & clinical counseling as well as performance psychology. In addition to this, Adam is an ultra-endurance competitor that has set numerous records while helping to establish more robust record-keeping for Para-athletes.

Topics included : Who is Adam Popp?

What is mental performance?

How will it take your athletics to the next level?

“In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese get back to basics & host a classic “catch up” episode.

Both coaches discuss a multitude of topics, such as their athletes, their own personal experiences over the last few weeks, personal injuries, LT1 vs LT 2, & what the heck is a “tempo” run?

Tune in, share, rate, & send this podcast to an athlete in your circle! “

Thinking about racing Black Canyon 100k/60k, this is the podcast to listen to! Kaleb Stephens & Michele Hartwig discuss their 2024 race finishes.... Kaleb ran the 100k and Michele ran the 60k. We dive into how Coach Kaleb used this race as a training run for Cocodona 250. Fun chat to help prepare you for a run at this awesome race!

Welcome to another ‘Coffee with Coaches episode about all things BACKYARD ULTRA! OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest Madeline Harms, have an insightful conversation about all aspects of Backyard racing!

Learn about loop & interloopal strategy, mindset, gear sections, food, as well as what specific training looks like for coach Madeline’s upcoming Backyard event!

Remember to rate, like, subscribe, & share the podcast with an athlete who could benefit!

Join us this week for a fun conversation with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Katie O’Connor as they reveal their mental skills for ultrarunning!

What are the skills? How do you practice them in training & everyday life? How can you apply them into your races?

There’s so much knowledge you’ll need a paper & pen for this one!

Remember to, rate, share, & like the podcasts if you enjoy them & follow us on all social media platforms socials!

“ Say “WUT”? In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese are joined by Shannon O’Grady from Gnarly Nutrition to talk endurance training, hydration, electrolyte intake, & sweat science!

WUT stands for Weight, Urine, & Thirst, but listen in to find out how those relate to your hydration status!

Special thanks to Shannon & Gnarly Nutrition for their partnership with OMR to keep our athletes hydrated & running strong out on the trails!”

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Join us on “Coffee with Coaches” as we discuss the OMR GRAND SLAM & how athlete Mary Stanbary plans to conquer the Kettle Moraine, Midwest States, & Hennepin 100 mile races in one calendar year!

Also joining us today is her coach, Lindsay Phenix, to help us understand what goes into preparing for a BIG year!

Topic covered include :

Mary’s background in running

Mindset going into a big endeavor

Work-life balance & nutrition

Don’t miss out, & visit our website for more information on the SLAM!

“In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, coaches Loretta & Reese talk about “Speed Reserve” - what is it? Why does it matter to ultra marathoning? & how do we build our bodies to be able to handle higher-paced running?

Listen in & find out why our top-end speed matters even in long races. & remember to rate, review, & subscribe to the podcast!”

Life, Running, & the pursuit of Cocodona 250! Join coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest coach Kaleb as they discuss how to manage training for BIG goals & how they wrap into a bigger picture.

How is Coach Kaleb thinking about training, eating, sleeping, & enjoying the experience of Cocodona 250? Tune in, find out, & share the podcast with others if you find a gold-nugget!

On this episode of Coffee with Coaches, OMR coaches Loretta & & Reese are joined by OMR Coach Jacob Moss to talk all things 24-hour track racing!

Why run 24 hours on a track? How do I begin the preparation? What will it be like at a track race? Jacob & Loretta lay down some insight on all topics so that YOU can go in with the knowledge to succeed!

Also, follow Jacob & other runners as they try to qualify for the USA 24-hour team at his race, “The Raven 24-hour” on February 17th!

Join Coach Loretta and Coach Reese as they share theirs secrets to success for cold weather running. In this episode you'll learn about winter gear, nutrition and hydration tips and cross training. What do you do when winter weather conditions change your plans? They've go you covered!

“Pelvic floor - it’s not just about kegeling!

Welcome back after the holiday break! OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese are excited to be back & talking with Dr. Liesle Elsey about all things Pelvic floor!

What is it? How does it help athletic performance? How do I prevent leaking while running?

Share the podcast - this is an incredibly important (& seldomly addressed) topic within our sport. Let’s normalize these conversations so we can all reach that next “best” in our athletic careers!

Like, share, subscribe, & welcome back OMR Community!”

Michele Chat with Nicki, Sid, Lilly, Efrain, and Krystal the Pistol about the moments that made 2023 memorable

Find out what we have in store for 2024: www.ornerymuleracing.com

Every day runners Michele, Kyle, and Natalie talk about winter running. Everything from choosing where to run, our personal essential winter running gear, and managing run work outs during the cold winter months.

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Michele's favorites gear: Hillsound FreeSteps 6 for running icy snowy trails - https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-FreeSteps6-All-Purpose-Traction-Conditions/dp/B008RQUE6E?th=1ornerymuler04-20

EltaMD tinted face 41 SPF mineral sunscreen - https://www.amazon.com/EltaMD-Physical-Tinted-Sunscreen-Broad-Spectrum/dp/B00C8FVZZY/ref=sr_1_5_pp?keywords=elta+md+sunscreen&s=beauty&sr=1-5ornerymuler04-20

Squirrels Nut Butter products - https://www.ornerymuleracing.com/ornery-mule-products/squirrels-nut-butter

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Natalie's favorite gear: Under Armour Cold gear ladies - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Womens-Weather-Sleeve/dp/B0BD86NXLJ?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Under Armour Cold weather gear Mock neck ladies - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Womens-Authentics-T-Shirt/dp/B08LMLJPD6?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Under Armour Cold gear Mens - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-ColdGear-Fitted-X-Large/dp/B08LNZ94M7?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

In this episode Coach Reese and Coach Loretta rap about two training components: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and LSD (Long Slow Distance or as Coach Reese refers to it LED Long Easy Distance). Learn the whens and whys of HIIT and LSD.

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Reese explore training cycles with a special emphasis on transition season and race planning. Go into your racing season ready to train and not having to get back into shape. Take advantage of transition season to work on your challenges!

Sit back, listen and grab a bit of knowledge to plan a transition season with purpose and get ready to plan your race season for next year and beyond!

That’s Ultrarunning, get up & try again!

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they pick apart the meaning of DNFs & drop-downs.

Do we let them define us, or do we let them inform us how to be race better in the future?

Coach Loretta approached Reese with this idea after his lackluster drop-down from the 2023 Tunnel Hill 100 mile to the 50 mile.

You can bet it’s still fresh in his mind, listen to his thoughts & reflections after facing this himself.

Crewing, Pacing, & tackling the Tahoe 200!

No lie, running 200 miles is a BIG deal, & preparing to help someone else achieve their 200 mile race is a BIG responsibility.

OMC coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest Coach Katie answer the questions of how to prepare for crewing & pacing to help ensure a runner’s success on race day.

Topics include :

1.) crew prep pre-race

2.) physical & mental prep pre-race (for runners & pacers)

3.) anticipating a runner’s needs

4.) crew self-care

5.) crew dynamics

6.) pacing practice

Be sure to rate, subscribe, & share the podcast! Get these stories into the hands of runners that could use these tips BEFORE their next goal race, pace, or crew objective!

Come warm up with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Kaleb Stephens as they talk about their racing strategies for two vastly different races - Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill!

Listen as coach Kaleb gives insight about how he trained for & raced in the Arizona desert. Including tips about headlamp use, gearing, loop strategy, & effort moderation for a 100 mile race!

Contrasting this is how coach Reese plans to execute his upcoming 100 mile race at Tunnel Hill.

If you like the pod, subscribe on all platforms & visit the YouTube page for more content about the best sport on earth - Ultrarunning!

Join 3 OMR coaches on today’s show! Coaches Loretta and Reese interview coach Madeline Harms and discuss all things about her running background, life, her interesting daytime profession, recent running success (& difficulties) & coaching style given a busy life!

No only is she speedy, but Madeline has raced a multitude of distances and terrains & has years of experience.

Get to know OMR coach Madeline Harms in this episode.

“Wow what a great episode! Join us while OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese interview Dr. Liesle Elsey, a Physical Therapist based in Michigan about common injuries most of us have experienced.

Join as they discuss Hamstring cramps, Quad tightness, calf soreness, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, & much more!

This conversation was anything but boring. Great things happen in a chat room full of nerds!

What are you not thinking about before your next race?

Join Coaches Loretta & Reese for a conversation exploring the factors often overlooked by athletes when planning for a goal race!

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Join OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese with special guest, Coach Lindsay Phenix!

Coach Lindsay has a robust and lengthy resume, including Badwater, Angeles Crest 100, and Tunnel Hill (to name a few).

Listen while she shares her background, experience, coaching style, heat training philosophy, & wisdom about all distances.

Coach Lindsay is an incredible athlete, teacher, & motivator. We at Ornery Mule Coaching are thrilled to work so closely with her.

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This week on “Coffee with Coaches” - a thorough look the Hennepin trail races. What will the course be like? What gear should I use? How do I visualize the distance? Who will I be racing with?

All questions are answered in great detail with your OMR coaches, Loretta, and Reese. Both coaches have experience with this race, yet they are always looking for other views on how to succeed!

Drop a comment with your opinions & let’s all get stronger & faster while enjoying the journey.

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Gather around your listening player of choice, we have OMR coach Katie O’Connor sharing her wisdom about ultras, coaching, being coached, & about her recent Bigfoot 200 mile race.

Having coached with OMR for over 2 years, Katie has helped many athletes & continues to love talking & learning about the ultra-endurance sports. Listen to her views on coaching her athletes, preparing for big goals, & overcoming obstacles & doubt.

Don’t miss out on this one & remember to rate, subscribe, & comment if you like the content! Coach Katie was a pleasure to talk with so we know you’ll find it worthwhile!

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In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Reese chat with our newest coach, Jacob Moss. Jacob is a professional runner and coach. He shares about his experience running and his philosophy on coaching. If you are looking for a top notch coach, check out Coach Jacob Moss.

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The Whys, Hows, & Application of Walk-Run Intervals!

Join OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest coach Scott to talk about how to train-for & use the Walk-Run method in your next race!

Included in the conversation are the topics of :

1.) Is there gear I need for the method?

2.) Is there an optimal walk-run ratio?

3.) Why & How do I start practicing the method?

4.) Do I walk-run for every run leading up to my next race?

an much more!

Drop us a message & let us know what you think. Subscribe, rate, & share the podcast & help the tips reach the runners that need them.

Get out there, train, run, have fun, & STAY ORNERY!

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Physical Therapist, Dr. Liesle Elsey explore and share tips about mobility and strength training for athletes. You'll hear both a coach's and physical therapist's perspective. They also walk through what our virtual physical therapy consultation entails.

In this episode, Coach Reese and Coach Loretta share about recovering, adapting and super compensation. Coach Reese shows a super cool super compensation graph. Take a listen and gain great pieces of knowledge to add to your training regime toolkit!

OMR coaches Loretta & Reese share their thoughts on how to view your workouts when determining success in training. They also share tips on structuring your watch to run you through your more complex workouts.

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese for a conversation with Marek Butkewickz - a high schooler turned ultra aficionado. They talk about Marek’s past & up ringing with running, how he balances XC, travk, & Ultra training, as well as his performance at the backyard style race - “Ode to Laz”!

Michele rode with Craig Thornley (WS100 RD) then helped at the finish line for a front row seat to the race! Nicki, Sid and Kyle went to aid stations to spectate. We talk about our experience on both sides of the race! Next up is our trip around California! Yosemite, vineyards and more!

In today's episode Coach Loretta walks through with Coach Reese his training build after Kettle 100 and his current "flare up" of his ITB. Through reflection, Reese shares what the possible cause was and what he will do differently moving forward. He shares knowledge on how to work through an ITB issue.

On this episode of Ornery Mule Racing’s ‘Coffee with Coaches’, Loretta & Reese ramble on their current lives & cross-training adventures. Then, they get to the meat of the episode with a good discussion about their personal training & racing mistakes.

Lloyd Hardman is a Chicago police officer that has found a love for trail running and connected with the trail running community. Lloyd finished Kettle Moraine 38 mile Fun Run. We chats about how trail running has helped him come out of his shell, how he manages training with a stressful work schedule, and much more. Lloyd started his running with Black Chicago Runners and is also very involved in the Ornery Mule Racing trail running community.

Are you preparing for your first 50 mile race? Are you stepping up from the 50k distance & wondering what it will take to tackle your biggest athletic challenge to date?

In this episode, OMR coaches Loretta & Reese discuss the differences between training, racing, nutrition, & mindset when making the leap from 50k racing to 50 mile racing.

Even the veterans will find some interesting view points in here.

Join us this week for an in-depth look at OMC Coach Kaleb’s Cocodona 250 experience!

That’s right, we previously had Kaleb on the podcast a few months ago to talk about his prep, & now he’s back to give us the scoop on what went down!

Get the lessons, takeaways, learnings, & stories that were between Black Canyon City & Flagstaff. Hear about how Kaleb navigated the highs & lows on the journey of a lifetime!

& of course, rate, review, share, & subscribe to the podcast!

Ultrarunning is clean-cut & black & white, right? Wrong. There’s nuance, there’s struggle, there’s success & failure in every race - whether we hit our goals or not. In this episode, OMR coaches Loretta & Reese reconvene after a brief hiatus to discuss their failures in success, & success in failure with their recent races.

This episode has it all - racing strategy, psychology, life lessons, & personal experience.

Kyle Braund joins OMR crew to talk about running his first Galena Sky Trail race. He crushed the 4 hour race with 28.59 miles to finish 2nd overall. Right behind Reese Slobodianuk who set a course record with 31.01 miles. It is fun to hear how he prepared, managed the course and his thoughts on the community. 

Crewing an Ultramarathon! What is crew? Who are crew? When can you use crew? What should you consider for your crew?

Today, OMR Coach Loretta schools coach Reese on the ins & outs of what it means to be crewed during an ultra. Get ready for a knowledge bomb that's hotter than a pair of chaffed thighs.