November 20, 2025
How a Parent of Five Kids Trains for Ultras (Even With No Free Time) — with Brittany Westdyke
Everyday UltraAbout this episode
Today’s episode is special. Because today’s guest is someone who embodies the true meaning of Everyday Ultra — not just in the miles she runs, but in the life she leads. Britt Westdyke is a mother of five , a full-time leader at work, a wife, an advocate for running moms everywhere, and an athlete who has rewritten what’s possible for herself by showing up on the hardest days — and every day in between. Over the past two years of coaching her, I’ve watched Britt rebuild her identity, discover her strength, and chase massive goals with patience, grit, and purpose. She’s finished the EldenCrest 38. She’s crushed her local six-hour race. She’s battled struggle, burnout, cross-country home moves, childcare chaos, and the emotional weight that comes with all of it — and she’s still stood on start lines with fire and belief. In this episode we break down: • How Britt found ultra running during one of the most overwhelming seasons of her life • Why chasing a big goal made her a better mom, wife, and leader at work • The truth about mom guilt — and how she reshaped it into purpose • How she trains consistently with five kids, travel, work, and zero free time • What to do when chaos derails your plans, and how to keep moving forward with confidence • Why patience (not talent) is her secret weapon for long-term endurance progress • The power of having a supportive partner — even if they don’t run a single mile • Her advocacy work with For All Mothers & Strava, and how she’s helping other moms get to their start lines too This conversation is real, raw, and packed with wisdom for every runner — parents or not. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin… if you’ve ever doubted whether you could take on a big goal… if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re capable of more… Britt’s story is your proof. And trust me — you’re going to walk away believing that you can do hard things, chase gigantic dreams, and still show up for the people you love. SHOW LINKS: Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? We have a Black Friday Sale NOW for 30% off your first month! Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit! Or go directly to theeverydayultra.com Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at desertpeakultra.com Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg Follow Britt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trailrunner.momof5/ Get 25% off TrainingPeaks Premium to track and plan your training better by signing up here and use code CYBER2025 Try CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.com Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray at playonrelief.com Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.com Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at Janji.com