Sharman Ultra

12/02/2025

Is 120 g/hr of carbs the optimum? "There is no need for most athletes to strive for such astronomically high carb intakes, and in some cases it may actually be to their disadvantage."

Before blindly following the pros and advice from nutrition brands and influencers, hear out the scientists—including the nutrition coach for both 2025 UTMB champs.

11/21/2025

Great discussion about finding challenges as you age in the latest TRN podcast between Head Coach Ian Sharman and Krissy Moehl, referencing Ian's upcoming book, "The Art of Ultrarunning":

https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/662/mgln.ai/e/662/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.libsyn.com/trailrunnernation/AA_TRN_w_Ian_sharman.mp3 In this seventh installment of Aging as an Athlete series, Scott, Don, and Krissy sit down with elite ultrarunner and longtime coach I...

11/20/2025

An excellent description of the Central Governor theory of effort regulation, from one of the scientists behind it:

Podcast Episode · The Real Science of Sport Podcast · 11/11/2025 · 1h 43m

11/18/2025

Scientists weigh in on the underlying causes of relative energy deficiency in sport, especially related to the thyroid:

Scientists weigh in on the underlying causes of relative energy deficiency in sport

11/17/2025

With the huge focus on eating more carbs in ultras, don't forget the increased importance of oral health:

Why taking care of teeth and gums can help athletic performance in endurance runners.

11/11/2025

Thank you, veterans! At we’re offering two coaching spots for veterans for six months with a 50% discount. Apply by letting us know why you’d benefit via our website: https://www.sharmanultra.com/contact-us

11/10/2025

Plenty of records fell at Tunnel Hill - 50 mile and 100 mile women's WRs and a 100k AR!

This Week in Running’s trail and ultra recap for November 10, 2025.

11/05/2025

Although the main event at the Barkley Marathons is considered to be one of the hardest ultras globally, the baby brother Barkley Fall Classic 50k had a finisher rate under 5% this year:

Historically, the Barkley Fall Classic has had a 50k finisher rate around 25–33%, but this year the figure was just under 5%. Imagine that – the BFC is harder than the actual Barkley Marathons.

11/04/2025

Latest TRN podcast with friendly ultra hot topic debating - Sharman Ultra Coaching versus Giddy Up Ultra.

11/01/2025

Does strength work impair running endurance and vice versa? This is all over social media currently, but this podcast helps explain the nuance (hint: it isn't a zero sum game):

Podcast Episode · The Real Science of Sport Podcast · 10/23/2025 · 1h 30m

11/01/2025

Check out the latest TRN podcast where our own Ellie Greenwood and Ian Sharman debated some hot topic issues in ultrarunning with Jeff Browning's Giddy Up Ultra.

Different views, shared passion. New Episode: Point–Counterpoint out now!

https://trailrunnernation.com/2025/10/ep-753-point-counterpoint-trail-truths-debated/

Two coaching powerhouses — Sharman Ultra & and Giddy Up Ultra & Trish Arends — join us for a lively debate on some of trail running’s biggest topics: gadgets vs. feel, recovery vs. rest, competition vs. community, and more.

10/31/2025

Our own Ellie Greenwood and Ian Sharman debated Jeff Browning's Giddy Up Ultra in this fun Trail Runner Nation episode, picking a few hot topics. https://trailrunnernation.com/2025/10/ep-753-point-counterpoint-trail-truths-debated/

https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/662/mgln.ai/e/662/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.libsyn.com/trailrunnernation/TRN_Point_Counterpoint.mp3 In this “Point–Counterpoint” episode, we are joined by coaches from two teams—Sharman Ultra (Ian Sharman & Ellie Greenwood) and...