She Runs Ultras – Details, episodes & analysis

Ever gone out too fast and spent the rest of the race wondering what was I thinking ?  You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest - and most important - skills in ultrarunning: racing your own race.

We’ll dig into:
🏃‍♀️ How to tune out shiny PRs, social pressure, and other runners’ paces
⚡ Real strategies for pacing yourself in training and on race day
🧠 Mental tools for staying present and making smart decisions mid-run
🎯 Why individualized pacing and realistic race goals matter more than finish time fantasies

Plus, I’ll share a few hilarious (and humbling) stories from runners who learned these lessons the hard way—including one who tried to chase a woman in a dog costume. Spoiler: it didn’t end well. 😅

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and get ready to run your next race on your terms.

👉 Don’t miss my FREE workshop on November 13th, where we’ll go even deeper into annual training planning for 2026. You’ll learn how to map your races, recovery, and build phases so you start next year with confidence and clarity.

And if you want hands-on help setting up your 2026 race plan, grab your All Access Pass to the She Runs Ultras membership - just $99 for the rest of 2025. We’re using these final 60 days to set up smart, strong, goal-driven plans for the new year. 

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As we wrap up another big year of racing, a lot of runners are asking the same question:

👉 “What do I do now that I’m done racing for the year?”
👉 “How do I keep my fitness without losing everything I worked so hard for?”
👉 “What if I take time off and can’t get it back?”

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re talking about why it’s not only okay to let some fitness go — it’s actually a smart move.

Because here’s the truth: that peak fitness level you hit for your race? It might not be sustainable year-round. And trying to hold onto it forever can lead to burnout, overuse injuries, plateaus, and frustration.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• 🏃‍♀️ What really determines how long recovery takes after a race
• 🔍 The key factors that affect your bounce-back time (effort level, pre-race fitness, illness, injury, and recovery habits)
• 😴 Why sleeping, eating, and actually resting matter more than squeezing in “maintenance” runs
• 💪 The hidden benefits of becoming temporarily deconditioned
• 🧠 How letting go of fitness now sets you up to build back stronger next season

You’ll also hear how I’m guiding my She Runs Ultras members through this very same process — with structured downtime, smart planning for 2026, and a focus on recovery, reflection, and rebuilding with intention.

And… because I know this time of year can feel weird (you’re not training for anything, but you’re not “done” either), I’m doing something special:

💥 The She Runs Ultras ALL ACCESS PASS - Click here to join 👈🏻

For just $99, you’ll get 60 days of full access to everything inside the membership — coaching, community, and all our signature programs — so you can finish 2025 strong and start 2026 smarter.

You’ll get:

• The 2026 Planning Workshop
• The Strength Training Challenge
• The 30-Day Shakedown
• All the tools, Q&As, and community support my members use to train smarter and recover stronger

It’s not a teaser. It’s the real deal — everything, for 60 days.
So if you’ve been on the fence about joining, this is your chance to see what’s possible when you don’t go it alone.

🎧 Hit play to hear why rest is the most underrated part of running — and how letting go of fitness might just be your secret weapon for coming back stronger next year.

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Let the freak out begin!  (Just kidding...I think.)  Here's a quick recap of what I've been focusing on the last couple of weeks and these are also things that you can be doing to prep for your race too!  

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Jordana Edelstein is a behavior, nutrition, and body image coach that's on a mission to help you learn to trust yourself around food, lose fat, and feel more at home in your body.

In this episode, we talk about the what, why, and how of food. 

Click here to get the worksheet we discussed in the show.

Click here to learn more about nutrition, behavior and body image coaching, join the weekly email list, and get access lots of free resources

 Click here to book a free consult with Jordana

 Click here to listen to Jordana's podcast: The Diet Diaries

Click here to follow Jordana on Instagram

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The way that I've been able to go from 50k to 200 miles is by using THIS CONCEPT. 

Give it a listen and let me know if it resonates with you!  

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If you've got a looped race planned for this year, you're going to love this episode. 

We're talking about how to set up your aid station so that you have everything that you need and nothing that you don't!  

Here are 4 categories to think about: 

1. Shelter / Privacy 
2. Food / Water Supplies 
3. Clothing & Equipment for you (the athlete) 
4. Comfort of your crew 

I dive into each of these categories and ask some question (as well as give you suggestions) to help you whittle down your list and be sure you've got what you need.  

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🏆 Here's to being proud of your running accomplishments! 

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In this episode I talk about how I didn't do a single race in 2023 and my thoughts about taking a whole year off.  

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In this episode I'm chatting with not one, not two, but THREE newly minted ultra runners: Laurie Hartman, Rachael Sutherland, and Tracy Crow.

They live in the Pacific Northwest, have amazing stories to share about how they got into running (and ultras) and how they all ran the same ultra together this past fall.

Enjoy! 

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One of my fatal flaws is that when I'm considering a race, I tend to evaluate whether other not I can do it based on my fitness right then in that moment. 

I think: "Could I do this race right now?"

99% of the time, the answer is NO (obviously!) because I'm usually picking races when it's my off season or when I'm taking a break so while I might be fit, I'm certainly not race ready! 

I'm asking myself the wrong question when trying to decide if I should do a race or not.

So today I want to share some better  questions that you can use to help keep you from following suit and adopting my fatal flaw!

Here they are: 

1. Do I have enough lead time (to train)? 
2. Does it challenge me in a new, different, or exciting way? 
3. Is it a stretch or a strain? 
4. What aspect of my training will I need to focus on in order to feel more confident in my ability to complete this race? 

Listen in as I walk through each of these questions and share some additional insights💡

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