Steady State

WSER recap, highs and lows, and coaching in the top ten

2026-07-04

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We are back! Covered in Auburn dust. We recap our experiences at Western States and discuss general takeaways on the elite and age group field.

Steady State

Adam Ferdinandson

No. of episodes: 84
Latest episode: 2026-07-18

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Ultramarathon Coaches Sarah Scozzaro and Adam Ferdinandson bantering about trail news, their own lives, and weaving in takeaways for trail and ultra athletes.

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Episodes

Addison Smith on team dynamics in ultrarunning and managing expectations of training load

2026-06-06

Nickelback, 100 mile recovery, and training "gurus"

2026-05-30

Age and injury, Zegama, and how much suffering should we celebrate?

2026-05-23

Cocodona, Canyons, Jim at States, and coaching guilt

2026-05-09

Canyons 100k excitement, walking at Boston, and Speedgoat 7 review

2026-04-19

Spring heat waves, UTMB required gear, and how to crew with the right energy

2026-04-11

Should Western States allow more elite entries?

2026-04-05

Big Alta recap, knowing your place, and evolving your "why"

2026-03-28

Big Alta race strategy, nutrition, and gear choices

2026-03-16

Alyssa Clark on content creators on start lines, and diversifying your sources of identity

2026-03-06

Big training weeks, how many athletes we coach, and behind the scenes coach workflows

2026-02-28

Black Canyon recap and thoughts on chasing novelty with coaching

2026-02-21

Black Canyon hype fest, study on cardiac remodeling, and where to find joy in training

2026-02-07

General vs. specific fitness with Frederic Sabater Pastor

2026-01-30

How to do long runs on treadmills, liquid fueling plans, and expensive socks

2026-01-24

Enemy of perfection, new perspective on burrito league, and The Long Walk

2026-01-17

WSER recap, highs and lows, and coaching in the top ten

Steady State

Where can you listen?

Episodes

Hardrock competition and why most running packs are too small

WSER recap, highs and lows, and coaching in the top ten

Western States, talent vs. hard work, and Broken Arrow

How to spectate Western States and weight loss during ultra training

Addison Smith on team dynamics in ultrarunning and managing expectations of training load

Nickelback, 100 mile recovery, and training "gurus"

Age and injury, Zegama, and how much suffering should we celebrate?

Cocodona, Canyons, Jim at States, and coaching guilt

Canyons 100k excitement, walking at Boston, and Speedgoat 7 review

Spring heat waves, UTMB required gear, and how to crew with the right energy

Should Western States allow more elite entries?

Big Alta recap, knowing your place, and evolving your "why"

Big Alta race strategy, nutrition, and gear choices

Alyssa Clark on content creators on start lines, and diversifying your sources of identity

Big training weeks, how many athletes we coach, and behind the scenes coach workflows

Black Canyon recap and thoughts on chasing novelty with coaching

Black Canyon hype fest, study on cardiac remodeling, and where to find joy in training

General vs. specific fitness with Frederic Sabater Pastor

How to do long runs on treadmills, liquid fueling plans, and expensive socks

Enemy of perfection, new perspective on burrito league, and The Long Walk