RunDNA Podcast

Episode 54 - Beyond The Finish Line Part II: Ultra Running Science and Coaching with Coach Reese
Coach Reese joins Doug again to break down his incredible hour-plus course record at the Kettle Moraine 100-miler - a record that stood for 15 years! In this power-packed episode, discover the training strategies that led to this breakthrough performance.
- Downhill Training Secrets: How specific downhill workouts became the game-changer that gained Reese an entire hour
- Heat Management Strategies: Pre-cooling techniques and race-day cooling tactics that kept performance high
- Long-Term Athletic Development: Why it took 6+ years of building to achieve this goal (and why that timeline matters)
- Post-Ultra Recovery: Smart protocols for returning to training after 100-mile efforts
Key Highlights:
✅ The biomechanics behind effective downhill running training
✅ Ice bandana strategies and internal cooling techniques
✅ Why ultra recovery isn't just "1 day per mile" like marathons
✅ Mental vs. physical readiness indicators for return to training
✅ Sneak peek at the new Ultra Training Fundamentals course content
Perfect for:
- Ultra runners looking to break through performance plateaus
- Coaches working with endurance athletes
- Anyone curious about the science behind ultra training
- Runners planning their first 100-miler
Don't miss the bonus content about training strategies that didn't make it into their upcoming course which drops this July.*