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In this episode, I sit down with ultra runner, veteran, and mental health counselor Daniel Hamilton to talk about what actually matters when training for ultramarathons and technical trail races.

We dive into how to run technical terrain more efficiently, improve cadence and downhill running, train on tired legs, and why so many ultra runners are too focused on pace. Daniel also shares lessons from his own racing career, including fueling strategies after dealing with severe blood sugar issues during competition and how mental toughness plays a huge role in endurance racing.

We also talk about:

• Ultra marathon training strategies
• Technical trail running skills
• Cadence and downhill efficiency
• Training on tired legs
• Fueling for ultramarathons
• Mental toughness in endurance racing
• Trail race pacing and race strategy
• Strength training for trail runners
• How to prepare for technical mountain races

If you’re training for your first ultra, a mountain race, or just want to become a stronger and more durable trail runner, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply right away.

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In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Podcast, I sit down with licensed professional counselor, ultrarunner, and mindset coach Shannon Mick to talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in endurance training: the mental side of running.

We explore how mindset directly impacts performance, consistency, and long-term progress, especially for runners navigating setbacks, self-doubt, or burnout.

Shannon shares her journey from early injuries and uncertainty to becoming an ultramarathon athlete, and how her background in mental health shapes the way she helps runners build resilience, confidence, and a healthier relationship with the sport.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “not good enough,” staying consistent, or losing your joy in running, this conversation will give you practical tools to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

In this episode, I cover:

• How to build confidence as a runner, even when you doubt yourself
• Imposter syndrome in endurance athletes, and how to work through it
• Mental strategies to stay focused and grounded on race day
• Burnout in runners: warning signs and how to prevent it
• Why having an identity outside of running improves performance
• Simple, sustainable habits that support long-term growth

This episode is especially helpful for runners coming back from injury, building toward longer distances, or trying to create more consistency without burning out.

Connect with Shannon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be.short.run.ultra/
Website: finishstrongermindsetcoaching.com

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Most running plans look great on day one.

Then real life happens.

You miss a session. Work gets busy. Your long run goes badly. You pick up a niggle. You race harder than planned.

And the plan just carries on like nothing happened.

That’s the problem.

In this video, I explain why a good running plan isn’t just a list of workouts… it’s a decision-making system. I’ll show you what your training plan actually needs to do if you want to improve without getting cooked, injured, or stuck in that horrible grey area where every run feels harder than it should.

We’ll cover:

Why workouts are less important than decisions
Why missed sessions should not always be “made up”
How race priority changes the plan
Why consistency beats perfection
How MaxMile is being built to give runners smarter, more responsive coaching

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