Steady State
Episodes
Should Western States allow more elite entries?
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great time talking through the pros and cons of whether or not Western States should allow more pro/elite entries into the race and the diffe...
Big Alta recap, knowing your place, and evolving your "why"
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The gang is back! We touch base on The Big Alta weekend including some athlete performances as well as Adam's 100k takeaways (it's not a play ...
Big Alta race strategy, nutrition, and gear choices
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam walks through his race day preparation and strategy for Big Alta 100k! We talk about some coaching points along the way but it was a fun opportun...
Alyssa Clark on content creators on start lines, and diversifying your sources of identity
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hold the phone! We have a guest! Like a real one. With real things to say. Alyssa Clark joins us to discuss her cats, life as a professional athlete, ...
Big training weeks, how many athletes we coach, and behind the scenes coach workflows
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Sarah at it again! We discuss our lives, current training (even a race that Sarah is eyeing!), and go deep on some details around how many at...
Black Canyon recap and thoughts on chasing novelty with coaching,
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We return from the desert inspired and exhausted! Much to catch up on and take away from these race experiences!
Black Canyon hype fest, study on cardiac remodeling, and where to find joy in training
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're not holding back anymore! We're excited about Black Canyon and we're gonna tell you all about it. We also touch on an interesting st...
General vs. specific fitness with Frederic Sabater Pastor
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by coach Frederic to chat about whatever the heck we want. This includes:General vs. Specific fitness and how too many people chase spec...
How to do long runs on treadmills, liquid fueling plans, and expensive socks
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We teamed up this week to talk about how to do long runs on treadmills with the big wave of artic air and ice across most of the U.S. this weekend. We...
Enemy of perfection, new perspective on burrito league, and The Long Walk
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee and wind abounding today! We recorded under duress and had so much fun. We catch up on personal life, debate the something is better than nothi...
Should you do more this year than last year? Plus UROY and supershoe debates
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oh we're fancy now. We actually prepared this episode just a little bit! We discuss whether or not doing the same thing every year can lead to imp...
Western States pacers, top moments of the year, what we're excited for!
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from the holidays and kicking off the new year with a great episode! We talk about top moments of 2025, what we are excited about in 20...
Double threshold full circle moment, AI, and smashing records
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sewing circle was in full force today! We catch up on Adam following Sarah's strength plan, discuss some pet peeves, AI pitfalls, and some end...
Treadmill guilt, hot water hoopla, and lottery results
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We got on the mic this week to complain about the weather, discuss more heat training studies, and chat through all the lottery results. Cheers!
Lottery lunacy, running economy semantics, and JFK
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kept it short and sweet this week talking about upcoming race lotteries, how to plan your season around them, and the misuse of scientific jargon. ...
Our first guest, avoiding serial killers, and what you should do in your off season
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were joined by our first guest, coach Addison Smith! We catch up on his life and training, share some hot takes, and actually have a few coaching t...
Cutoff times, open shoe relationships, and getting outside of your bubble
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sarah brings back kernels of wisdom from her strength workshop, we have a broad discussion on cutoff times and inclusivity, and get to a few...
Javelina Jot Takes, missed training days, and how to pick the right challenge
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam got loopy in the desert and brings back tales from the desert realm! We also discuss whether big challenges are more productive than small succes...
Carb caution, sodium misconceptions, and coaching seasonality
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had too much fun this week! We discuss everything from high carb fueling in the off season, behind the scenes on coaching seasons, and hot tubs.
Post race blues, 2026 race calendar, and how much suffering is too much
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss our off season training, future races we are excited to be a part of, and tackle the all-too-common issue of post race blues and how to cho...
How to recover from 100 miles, being a hype man, and mid race crises
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Fall! We get on the mic's this week to discuss the wide variability of 100 mile recovery, appropriately setting goals, the importance of hav...
Run Rabbit rundown, secret gloves, and mileage minutiae
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All the juicy details of Adam's 100 mile race and the many side tangents that come with it!
UTMB circus, fancy laundry, and channeling enthusiasm
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back from Europe and more cultured than ever! We discuss ALL the happenings out at UTMB, chat about travel woes, and discuss Adam's upcomin...
Peak weeks, UTMB cheering, and accidental Cardoons
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bonjour! We got together this week to do some classic ill-informed prognostication and fan-girling (or boying) ahead of UTMB. We also discuss when you...
The life of a showgirl, single-session injury risk, and treating your training like a controlled experiment
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had fun as always this week! We discuss the takeaways from Adam's training camp, a paper on single-session injury risk, and discuss the timelin...
UTMB start list, kids at aid stations, Skratch flavors, and Korean dating shows
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We got together this week to discuss who's on and who's NOT on the UTMB start list. We also talk through Adam's training camp in Steamboat...
Gel recommendations, Creede 100, and mastering the basics
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back and in well-rested fashion broke 60 minutes for the episode! We had a great time rehashing recent races, talking smack about sports nutrit...
Honest ultra training, Coke Vs. Pepsi and Ouray 100
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up on all the happenings this week! Everything from Ouray 100 crewing over the weekend, big races happening this coming weekend, and dive in...
Hardrock takeaways and Taylor Swift crash course
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about all the interesting and fun happenings out at the Hardrock 100 last week including what we learned from this year's race!
Running your first 100, elite DNF hot takes, and The Sound of Music
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We didn't get to almost anything on our outline but hey we had a good time!
Western States delirium, immediate thoughts, Abby hype session
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As promised we got on the mic raw and unfiltered to catalog our experience at Western States in the moment while it was still fresh. Join us!
Heat training hysteria, building a team, and North American bias,
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We got up bright and early to discuss a new heat training study as well as what types of heat interventions are best for which people. We also discuss...
Western States hype, easy qualifiers, and living in the here and now
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's June so of course we spent most our time talking about Western States with just a little sloppy uninformed prognosticating as well! As always...
Our biggest mistakes as athletes: hyponatremia, burritos, and more
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A great time reminiscing over our worst mistakes as athletes and discussing what you can do to avoid these and not be like us!
Hard work isn't enough, drop bag chaos, and rolled ankles
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hijinks abound... we discuss some hot news in the sport, Adam's experience hosting the memorial day training camp, why drop bags need to be preppe...
Cool sunglasses, why boring training is good, Adam's new favorite runner
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check in with us for a fun filled week update with plenty of coach insights (rants?) along the way!
Steady State: stretching, acceptable hip hop playlists, and working with the whole athlete
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We went coaching centric this week! Talking about how we protect our ability to be our best selves for athletes, some not so science backed abilities,...
Steady State: cocodona, trail running isn't ultrarunning, and when to run hills
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had fun on this one talking about Cocodona 250 including what we think of this year's competition and why we never want to run it. As usual we ...
Steady State: race weekend recap, coffee snobs, staying in your lane, and training camps!
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shenanigans are in full effect. We catch up on the races last weekend as well as athlete shout outs among our roster and other athletes across the spo...
Steady State: Canyons, Ted Danson, and Leg Speed
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up on training, Canyons plans, some of our pet peeves, and hot takes!
Steady State: Desert Rats, stories from race crewing, sponsorship deals, heat training, and our favorite shoes
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your bucket hat and join us while we catch up over our own running but spend some time discussing sponsorship transitions for some prominent at...
Introducing Steady State! Our current training, coaching insights, AZ Monster buckets, and more!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Steady State! A new podcast within Beyond DNF where we (Sarah Scozzaro and Adam Ferdinandson) talk about whatever we want! But mainly focu...
Episode 33: Zach Fiorito on Training for Speedgoat 50k in Texas
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by coach Darcie Murphy and Zach Fiorito. Zach is training for his first 50k (speedgoat 50k) and trains in Texas where he...
Episode 32: Clark Perks on How Much Running Is Too Much and the Quest for 21 PR's
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by coach Travis Nicks and Clark Perks. Clark has a long training history but has struggled to complete the 100km distanc...
Episode 31: High Intensity Training for Ultrarunners (new format)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I lay out a basic framework of high intensity training for Ultrarunners that we use here at CTS. To watch the YouTube version, please...
Episode 30: Dylan Chapman on Ultra Essentials and Being Adaptable
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Dylan Chapman and coach Ryne Anderson. Dylan is somewhat new to the sport and we cover all the fundamentals of ultra ...
Episode 29: Jodi Peterson on Having the Mindset for Success
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, CTS Coach John Fitzgerald and I interview Jodi Peterson just ahead of her first 100k. We talk about her unique job with a tricky sche...
Episode 28: Michelle Richey on Motivation and Resilience for Training and Racing
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Michelle Richey after her attempt at Habanero 100. Coach Neal Palles and I discuss her entry into the sport, issues t...
Episode 27: Mindy Kaufman on Balancing Speed and Endurance at JFK 50
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Mindy Kaufman and Coach Addison Smith. Mindy is training for JFK 50 and has some speedy results as she gets into the ...
Episode 26: Christian Bukle on Holding back to Run Stronger
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Christian Bukle and Coach Cliff Pittman. Christian is a highly motivated person and this conversation explores themes...
Episode 25: Antonia Timmer on Her Mission to Finish Tahoe 200 While Battling Illness
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by coach Anne Tisdell and Antonia Timmer who is fighting to finishing Tahoe 200 while navigating cancer treatments. Topi...
Episode 24: Jennifer Gonzales on Training and Gear Considerations Coming from a Triathlon Background
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Gonzales and Coach Darcie Murphy. Jennifer has a rich history of Triathlon and that leads us into questions ...
Episode 23: Jake Ryor on Leveraging a Love of Mountains to Train for Ultras
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Jake Ryor and coach Bri Boley. Jake initially found the sport through a love of hiking in the mountains, and it led t...
Episode 22: Doug Humphrey on Training for Ultras With an Active Job
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Doug Humphrey and Coach AJW. Doug is training for a Backyard Ultra and is an industrial welder. The bulk of this co...
Episode 21: Nate Brooks on Navigating Life’s Curveballs and Getting Creative With Training
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Nate Brooks and coach Nicole Rasmussen. Nate has some experience running ultras but is looking to up his training gam...
Episode 20: Petra Gilmore on Getting Into Ultras and Playing the Long Game
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Petra Gilmore and CTS coach Andy Applegate. Petra has recently gotten into ultrarunning and has so many good questions on h...
Episode 19: Zachary Fiske on Preparing to Run across the United States
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to run across the United States? Well we brought in CTS coach and Transcon Alumni Patrick McGlade to discuss this with Zachary Fiske...
Episode 18: Stephen Cressionie on Jumping From 50 to 100 Miles and Making Training Work With Family
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Stephen Cressionie and coach Sarah Scozzaro. Stephen recently ran Mt. Mitchell Heartbreaker 50 miler and decided aft...
Episode 17: Angela Watts on Training With Friends and Qualifying for Boston
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Angela Watts and coach Anne Tisdell. Angela recently completed her first 50 miler and has big goals on the horizon. Topics ...
Episode 16: Gabriela Peterson on Transitioning From Road to Trail and Training as a Law Student
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Gabriela Peterson and coach Bri Boley. Gabriela is an athlete I had the pleasure of working with this year and she is t...
Episode 15: Ryne Anderson on How a CTS Coach Trains For Hardrock
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode we are joined by Coaches Ryne Anderson and Darcie Murphy. Ryne is running Hardrock this year and is coached by Darcie Murphy. ...
Episode 14: Meridith Ussery on Being Competitive at Ultra Distances While Starting a Family
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another great episode on the challenges of being a busy parent while training for ultras. But fret not, Meridith Ussery has the answers and the inspir...
Episode 13: Austin Cobbley on Using Short Races to Train and Preparing for UTE 100
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Austin Cobbley and coach Frederic Sabater Pastor. Austin is training for UTE 100 among many other smaller races. Topi...
Episode 12: Diarra Cropper on Refining his Training and Getting Revenge at Javelina Jundred
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by Diarra Cropper and coach Travis Lavin. Diarra has been in the sport for a few years and has his eye on quite a few rac...
Episode 11: Catching up with Rylee between Her 50 and 100 Mile Races
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rylee Reichwald recently completed her first 50 miler and has her first 100 miler coming up at Antelope Canyon in 2 weeks. Andy Jones-Wilkins (AJW) an...
Episode 10: Kelly Thrush on Receiving a Liver Transplant and Training for a 300 Mile Race
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Kelly Thrush and coach Darcie Murphy. Kelly has a background in addiction, has received a liver transplant, and is balanci...
Episode 9: Kristopher Reinhardt On Battling Anxiety And A Quest To Qualify For Spartathlon
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Kristopher Reinhardt and Coach Neal Palles. Kris has recently had some big wins with his mental health in relation t...
Episode 8: Joe Hardin on Life Transformation and Tackling Longer Races
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Joe Hardin and Coach Sarah Scozzaro. Joe has an inspiring path to becoming an ultrarunner and we help him level up ...
Episode 7: Josh Laker on Winning Backyard Ultras and Balancing Crossfit Goals
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the nitty gritty of backyard ultras and how to incorporate other modes of training into your plan with Josh Laker and coa...
Episode 6: Rylee Reichwald on Training as a Student for Her First 100 Miler
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are joined by Rylee Reichwald and CTS coach Andy Jones Wilkins (or AJW)! Rylee is training for her first 100 as a college student in P...
Episode 5: Rosie Gagnon on running 100 hundred milers and training for Ouray 100
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was delighted to host Rosie Gagnon this week with the help of CTS coach Anne Tisdell. Rosie is on a mission to run 100 100's for an important ca...
Episode 4: Elsa Jaworski on Training for Cocodona 250
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elsa Jaworski and CTS Coach Ryne Anderson join us to discuss training for 200 milers, specifically Cocodona 250. Topics include sleep strategies, foot...
Episode 3: Jack Sutherland
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Jack Sutherland and Coach Anne Tisdell. Jack has ample training time but is also newer to the sport. We were able to...
Episode 2: Justin Modrell
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please join us for this wisdom-packed episode with Justin Modrell and CTS Coach Darcie Murphy. Justin is an experienced cyclist transitioning to Ultr...
Episode 1: Lewis Braswell
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in listening to CTS coach Addison Smith workshop training methodology with our guest Lewis Braswell. Lewis is a busy father of two with a dem...