If you’re an ultrarunner who wants to get faster, train smarter, avoid burnout, and actually reach your potential, this episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Alyssa Olenick — exercise physiologist, hybrid athlete, 17-time ultramarathon finisher, and creator of The Lyss Method — joins the show for one of the most insightful, science-backed, and refreshingly honest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.

Alyssa doesn’t just talk theory. She lives this stuff: running ultras while running a business, earning her PhD, navigating injury, rebuilding her speed, and transforming her mindset through some of the most demanding seasons of her life.

In this episode, we dive into:

The counterintuitive strategy that made Alyssa dramatically faster
Why most ultrarunners are leaving huge performance gains on the table
How ultras reshape your identity — and why that matters for training
The “life-load” mistake almost every busy runner makes
The neuroscience of going long
The hidden cost of being a high-performing runner
How to design a race season that builds fitness instead of destroying it
The mindset shift that separates long-term healthy runners from burnt-out ones

If you’re training for a big goal, trying to balance real life with big mileage, or simply want to understand the science and mindset behind becoming a stronger, more resilient runner — this episode will change how you train.

Huge thank you to Alyssa for coming on the show!

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