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S2 E4: Thinking Bigger: Is a Marathon or Trail Ultra in Your Future?

S2 E4: Thinking Bigger: Is a Marathon or Trail Ultra in Your Future?

Update: 2025-09-01
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Season 2 Episode 4 of the Running for Beginners podcast from the 22resolutionists, hosted by me Mike Fleming.





If you’ve been running for a year or so and starting to feel the itch for a new challenge, you’re not alone. A lot of second-year runners start asking: Could I run a full marathon? What’s trail running really like? Do people actually enjoy running 30+ miles?





In this month’s episode of the Running for Beginners podcast, I sat down with Tonya Weaver, a passionate trail and ultra runner who proves that going longer or heading off-road isn’t just for elites – it’s for anyone with the curiosity to try!





Road Running vs. Trail Running: What’s the Difference?





>Trail races aren’t about speed – they’re about the experience





>Hills, dirt, and uneven footing make it a mental and physical adventure





>Most trail runners walk the uphill’s – it’s expected and smart!









I also have a listener discount code for Rone Super Charged Honey Packets as well as Caffeine Bullet for 20% off your cart purchase. Just use the code RUNWITHMIKE at check out. [disclaimer, i do receive a commission from any sales]





Any videos of my interviews will also be posted on YouTube@Running4Beginners. Thanks for listening; I hope you can find value in the podcast. If you do enjoy, I hope you follow us on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify or your favorite podcast service, give us a rating and some comments and of course hit the subscribe button.





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S2 E4: Thinking Bigger: Is a Marathon or Trail Ultra in Your Future?

S2 E4: Thinking Bigger: Is a Marathon or Trail Ultra in Your Future?

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