Maximum Mileage Running Podcast

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Ultra Marathon Training Tips for Technical Trails, Fueling & Mental Toughness with Daniel Hamilton

2026-05-0757:42

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with ultra runner, veteran, and mental health counselor Daniel Hamilton to talk about what actually matters when training for ultramarathons and technical trail races. We dive into how to run technical terrain more efficiently, improve cadence and downhill running, train on tired legs, and why so many ultra runners are too focused on pace. Daniel also shares lessons from his own racing career, including fueling strategies after dealing with severe ...

Mental Strength for Runners: Building Confidence, Avoiding Burnout & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Shannon Mick

2026-05-0554:33

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Podcast, I sit down with licensed professional counselor, ultrarunner, and mindset coach Shannon Mick to talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in endurance training: the mental side of running. We explore how mindset directly impacts performance, consistency, and long-term progress, especially for runners navigating setbacks, self-doubt, or burnout. Shannon shares her journey from early injuries and uncertainty to becomi...

Your Running Plan Is Useless If It Can’t Do This

2026-05-0118:47

Send us Fan Mail Download the MaxMile app https://gomaxmile.com/ Most running plans look great on day one. Then real life happens. You miss a session. Work gets busy. Your long run goes badly. You pick up a niggle. You race harder than planned. And the plan just carries on like nothing happened. That’s the problem. In this video, I explain why a good running plan isn’t just a list of workouts… it’s a decision-making system. I’ll show you what your training plan actually needs to do if you wa...

Jason Koop: AI in Running, Ultra Training, and How to Get Faster

2026-04-3051:05

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nick Hancock hosts trail and ultra-running coach Jason Koop to talk about ultra running training, performance, and the role of AI in coaching. Jason shares how he coaches both elite ultra runners and everyday athletes, and what actually drives improvement. They break down key training principles like progressive overload, increasing mileage, periodization, and recovery, along with how elite athletes use highly individualized training, nutrition, and strength ...

Stop Guessing: How to Actually Manage Running Injuries | Paddy Lally

2026-04-2750:20

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, we’re joined by team physio Paddy Lally to break down what runners actually need to know about injuries, recovery, and long-term performance. Paddy works with everyone from everyday runners to elite athletes, and brings both clinical expertise and personal experience as a former GB age-group triathlete and a 2:57 marathoner. We dive into how to tell the difference between normal soreness and a real injury, why so m...

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