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Sharman Ultra Coaching is dedicated to continuously improving training methods for runners. www.sharmanultra.com

As coaches we use this page to cover ultra-related topics, from coaching tips to news. We include ultra news, stories and information from our coaches Ian Sharman, Ellie Greenwood, Liza Howard, Sean Meissner, Dr Matt Laye, Hillary Allen, Addie Bracy and Annie Hughes.

04/20/2026

Sabrina Little explains how sport can exacerbate positive or negative traits:

It is not a foregone conclusion that we are training our attention, actions, and affections in the right ways in sports. It is important to examine how sports are forming us.

04/17/2026

Listen to stories from the dirtbag era of ultrarunning with Coach Hal and Head Coach Ian on episode 777 of Trail Runner Nation: https://trailrunnernation.com/2026/04/ep-777-inside-the-toughest-era-of-ultrarunning/

04/14/2026

Watch this video of Marine Corps veteran, Mike Egan, a bilateral lower-limb amputee, drag his wheelchair over mud for 100 miles at the BPN ultra. It'll make it harder for you to DNF after seeing this! https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXFbyYpD61D/

04/09/2026

Why AI can help with the basics of training, but isn't great for coaching currently:

Coming back from a run to write about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s taking over our lives is somewhat ironic. But it’s a juxtaposition we can no longer ignore. To pretend AI isn’t extending its digital tendrils into every facet of modern life is to live with your head in the sand.

04/07/2026

200-mile specific tips; why avocados are great for recovery; learning more about our newest coach, Megan Eckert’s transition from an unhealthy lifestyle; and much more. https://sharmanultracoaching.substack.com/p/sharman-ultra-coaching-april-2026

03/31/2026

Discussing the Trail Running Camp for Kids in Colorado with Coach Annie Hughes in this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/43ZP6Bu40pnxJUqh8TPxYE?si=iK58q4RARuOFXsfqH0iOuA&nd=1&dlsi=810affe9e5f343f3

The Steep Stuff Podcast · Episode

03/30/2026

Explaining what you need to know about 200 milers even if you're a 100 mile expert (Head Coach Ian Sharman's column for Ultra Running Magazine as subscriber content): https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/200-milers-vs-100-milers?

03/28/2026

Why AI isn't great (currently) at coaching, other than for basic situations for newbies (paywalled via Ultra Running Magazine):

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