November 26, 2025
How to Become an Ultrarunner at Any Age: Lessons From Coach Kirk Blevins
Everyday UltraAbout this episode
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start ultrarunning — or whether you can build elite durability while juggling a full-time job, a family, and life responsibilities — this episode is going to light you up. In this conversation, I sit down with Everyday Ultra coach, ultrarunner, dad, and leader — Kirk Blevins — to unpack his incredible journey from powerlifter… to OCR athlete… to 50 miler… to 100 miler… and ultimately his first 200-mile finish at the Across Florida 200. Kirk started endurance sports later in life — but through mindset, structure, and smart training, he’s built a level of durability most runners never reach. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • How Kirk went from watching a Spartan Race on TV to signing up within minutes • The brutal first 50-miler that nearly broke him — and why he doubled the distance anyway • Why starting later in life isn’t a disadvantage… and might actually be a superpower • The mindset shift that helped him handle ankle-deep mud, freezing rain, and adversity • The training changes that allowed him to run a 200-miler with zero soreness • How he balanced training, career, and family without burning out • The role of strength training, mobility, and footwork in staying injury-free • What he learned about recovery that transformed his performance • Why finding your “apex” of volume and recovery is the real secret to ultra success • How to build belief after a bad race — and why it’s never too late to start This episode is packed with practical training insights, mindset shifts, and real-world lessons from someone who has built an unbreakable foundation while living a full life. Whether you’re training for your first ultra or leveling up to the next distance, Kirk’s story will show you exactly what’s possible. SHOW LINKS: Want to work with Kirk as your coach to help you crush your ultramarathon goals? Book a call with him here on a free consultation call to see if we're a good fit! 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 with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit at 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 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