Show notes
Phil Gore knows what it takes to push the limits of the backyard ultra. As the official Backyard Ultra World Record holder, Phil has spent years learning how to manage his body, mindset, pacing, sleep, and crew through extreme endurance efforts. In this episode, he breaks down what he’s learned from going deeper than almost anyone else in the sport—and how those lessons can make you a smarter, stronger, and more resilient ultrarunner.From pacing strategies and adapting your plan mid-race to handling the mental battles that come when your brain tells you to stop, Phil shares the principles behind his approach to going farther.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why slowing down can be the key to going fartherHow to build a race plan that still allows flexibilityThe role your crew can play when fatigue takes overHow to handle the mental urge to quit Why focusing on one lap at a time can change your entire raceWhat Phil believes first-time backyard runners should avoidHow extreme endurance efforts are pushing the limits of the sport SHOW LINKS:Want 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!Want 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-coachingSign up for our 100K and 50K races at Desertpeakultra.comSign up for our Backyard Ultra at endurebetter.comFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA https://mounttocoast.com/discount/EVERYDAYULTRA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2FallTry HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraFree Supplement Guide for Ultrarunners: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mhp3vKx1uJPU1-i9F03BVzZdDRiUHCk85HF7pjthoVM/edit?usp=sharingFollow Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil.gore.ultrarunner/Follow Phil on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2101695

