September 20, 2025
How to Plan an Ultramarathon Race Season and Schedule For a Great Year of Racing
Everyday UltraAbout this episode
In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Joe breaks down the exact process for building a powerful and smart race schedule. From A-races to tune-up events, he shares the key principles that will help you avoid common mistakes, set meaningful goals, and create a lineup of races that keeps you motivated, consistent, and ready to perform at your best. Whether you’re chasing your first ultra or looking to maximize a season of big goals, this episode will give you the framework to plan smarter, not harder . What you'll learn in this episode: The three core principles every runner should follow when picking races How to think about A, B, and C races (and why timing matters more than you think) The biggest scheduling mistakes runners make—and how to avoid them How to use intentions to guide your race choices and stay aligned with long-term goals Why the type of race you choose (flat vs mountain, short vs long) can set you up for success—or struggle Smart ways to fit in tune-up races without derailing your training The truth about off-seasons —when to take one, when to skip it, and how to know the difference SHOW LINKS: 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 Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit! Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg 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 Try Ketone-IQ and get 30% off your order at ketone.com/everydayultra