#56 Ultra Running with Sarah Scozzaro
Check out this week's podcast episode with running coach Sarah Scozzaro. Sarah is a CTS expert coach who specializes in Ultra Running. Originally from Northern California, she started running at a very young age, falling in love with the competitive aspect. After a major injury in 2002 that had sidelined her for eight years, Sarah returned to running in 2010 more determined than ever. In 2012 she completed her first ultra and has since completed several 100 miles, 100k, and 50-mile events. Sarah has an M.S. in Exercise Science with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention. She also has certifications in personal training and restorative exercise to better serve her athletes and keep their needs, keeping them running strong and healthy. As a military spouse, she continues living and running all over the world with athletes of all levels and experience. For instance, she had the opportunity to serve as a consultant with an NFL team for four seasons on restorative work, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro / How many miles do you run!? 02:48 - 240-mile ultra marathons 04:30 - Optimal carry weight (gear) for ultras 05:15 - Strength training to retain muscle and stay strong 08:35 - Planning training cycles 12:07 - Single leg training or bilateral 13:15 - Injuries 15:26 - Running form: Heel vs. midfoot and overstriding 18:06 - Road vs Trail Running: Which is safer? Which for beginners? 21:26 - Treadmill running 26:37 - How to choose footwear 28:01 - Barefoot running / Minimalist shoes 33:03 - The importance of patience 34:42 - Ultra Gear 36:41 - Training your gut: Nutrition / Fueling / Hydration 42:24 - Training logs 44:07 - Power hiking 46:59 - Recovery / Overtraining More from Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/drtyrunner/