Coach Reese joins Doug again to break down his incredible hour-plus course record at the Kettle Moraine 100-miler - a record that stood for 15 years! In this power-packed episode, discover the training strategies that led to this breakthrough performance.

• Downhill Training Secrets: How specific downhill workouts became the game-changer that gained Reese an entire hour
• Heat Management Strategies: Pre-cooling techniques and race-day cooling tactics that kept performance high
• Long-Term Athletic Development: Why it took 6+ years of building to achieve this goal (and why that timeline matters)
• Post-Ultra Recovery: Smart protocols for returning to training after 100-mile efforts

Key Highlights:

✅ The biomechanics behind effective downhill running training

✅ Ice bandana strategies and internal cooling techniques

✅ Why ultra recovery isn't just "1 day per mile" like marathons

✅ Mental vs. physical readiness indicators for return to training

✅ Sneak peek at the new Ultra Training Fundamentals course content

Perfect for:

• Ultra runners looking to break through performance plateaus
• Coaches working with endurance athletes
• Anyone curious about the science behind ultra training
• Runners planning their first 100-miler

Don't miss the bonus content about training strategies that didn't make it into their upcoming course which drops this July.*

Are you overlooking one of the most important signs of your overall health? In this episode of the RunDNA Podcast, host Doug Adams sits down with Dr. Courtney Conley-internationally recognized foot and gait expert, and founder of Gait Happens-to reveal why your gait (the way you walk and run) could be the key to unlocking pain-free movement and long-term wellness.

Dr. Conley shares practical tips for improving your foot health, explains why your gait is more than just a way of moving, and offers simple, actionable steps anyone can take-like walking barefoot for just five minutes a day-to boost performance and prevent injury.

What you’ll learn:

- Why healthy feet are the foundation for a healthy body

- How your gait can predict future health risks and longevity

- Easy habits to improve your movement, no matter your age or activity level

- Why efficiency-not perfection-is the goal for lifelong movement

- The power of community and ongoing education in staying healthy

Plus, get an inside look at the upcoming Foot Fest event, dedicated to foot health, gait education, and supporting Alzheimer’s research.

Ready to transform the way you move? Hit play and discover how small changes in your daily routine can lead to big results in your health and happiness!

For daily tips, inspiration, and more, follow Dr. Courtney Conley and the team on Instagram @gaithappens or visit www.gaithappens.com.

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In this episode of the RunDNA podcast, join Doug and Coach Reese - ultra-endurance athlete, coach, and a key member of the Run DNA team - for a deep dive into the science and art of ultra marathon training.

Reese shares his journey from trail athlete to coach, recounts wild race nutrition experiments (boiled banana sports drink, anyone?), and discusses the mental strategies needed to conquer the toughest miles.

They also preview our new course, Ultra Training Fundamentals: An Athlete Development Model, launching this Summer. This course, led by Reese, introduces athlete personas and a systematic, personalized approach to ultra training for both coaches and athletes.

Whether you’re preparing for your first ultra or looking to improve your coaching, this episode is packed with practical insights and a behind-the-scenes look at what’s next from Run DNA

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