In this episode of Run the Riot, we sit down with Angela Smith, an amazing ultrarunner and mother who recently set the Kansas state record for the 100-mile race at Prairie Spirit 100. Angela’s journey from her first ultra race to conquering this major milestone is nothing short of impressive. We dive into her story, from pushing strollers during training to her unwavering determination to balance family life, faith, and ultrarunning.
Angela shares her experience of running the Prairie Spirit 100, revealing the mental and physical challenges she faced, the importance of a structured fueling plan, and how her training prepared her for this monumental achievement. With the help of her supportive husband, pacers, and strength coach, Angela finished her first 100-miler in under 16 hours, all while maintaining a positive attitude and learning valuable lessons along the way.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Fueling Strategies: How Angela perfected her nutrition plan with a mix of gels, carbs, and electrolytes.
Mindset in Ultras: The mental game behind pushing through tough miles and staying focused when things get hard.
Training Insights: Angela’s approach to training, including strength work and stroller pushing!
Balancing Life & Racing: Angela discusses how she manages family life, parenting, and being an ultrarunner.
Photo by Mile 90 Photography
Be sure to check out Angela’s journey on Instagram:
Running Mama
Looking to level up your ultrarunning game? Check out Run the Riot Coaching.
Magic Mind!
You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off
your first subscription with code RUNTHERIOTPOD at checkout
You can claim it at: http://magicmind.runtheriot.run
CHECK OUT THE AMAXFIT T-REX 3!
Feeling inspired by this story? If you're looking to take your ultrarunning to the next level, check out our coaching services at Run the Riot Coaching. Let’s achieve your ultrarunning goals together!
Follow Us
- Website: Run the Riot Podcast
- Instagram: @runtheriot
- Facebook: Run the Riot
Hashtags #runtheriot #ultrarunning #ultrarunner #trailrunning #trailrunner
Follow the Podcast on Social Media!