How to Train for 200-Milers With a Full-Time Job, Family, and Real Life with Sarah Normand
Everyday UltraShow Notes
Trying to balance work, family, travel, and ultra training? This episode proves you don't need a perfect schedule to chase extraordinary goals. Sarah Normand is a full-time professional, wife, mom, and 200-mile ultrarunner who has built success through consistency, adaptability, and a willingness to keep showing up. From transitioning out of road running to tackling some of the toughest endurance races, she shares the lessons that have helped her thrive on and off the trail. If you're training for your first ultra or a new personal best, this conversation will help you become a stronger, smarter, and more resilient runner. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why consistency beats perfection -How to balance training with a busy life -The biggest lessons from moving from road running to trail ultras -Practical ways to stay flexible without sacrificing progress -The mindset that helps overcome setbacks and race-day lows -Why listening to your body leads to better long-term performance -How to avoid burnout while pursuing big goals -The power of community during tough endurance challenges This episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiring insights that will help you train with more confidence, adapt to life's challenges, and keep moving forward when things get hard. SHOW LINKS: Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to desertpeakultra.com 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-coaching Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here. Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.com Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.com Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultra Create running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultra Try CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.com Follow Sarah on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/snormand18/
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