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Balancing ultrarunning with family life isn't easy. Between demanding training schedules, parenting, work, and relationships, finding time to pursue your goals can feel impossible. But what if you didn't have to choose between being a dedicated ultrarunner and being present for your family?
In this coaches roundtable episode, Carolyn and Christian discuss how they've navigated ultrarunning while raising children and maintaining relationships. They share practical strategies, personal experiences, and lessons on making training work around real life.
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"How to Train For An Ultra AND Show Up For Your Family" is an episode of Everyday Ultra. Runtime 1 hr 6 min. Published September 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
