Eli Hemming on Building Ultrarunning Fitness, Going from Road to Trail, and Cross-Training

Want to learn ultrarunning tips from one of the biggest up-and-coming athletes in the trail running world? This is the episode for you. From covering the benefits of crosstraining for ultrarunners, transitioning from roads to trails (and how to master the specific skills of trail running), and building ultrarunning fitness, this is a masterclass in building ultrarunning skills and fitness. And this episode is with no other than Eli Hemming himself! Eli is a professional trailrunner for Adidas and is an endurance coach. He has racked up notable victories in his career, most recently being the Big Alta 50K and Black Canyon 60K, among many other wins and podiums. In this episode, we dive into Eli’s training philosophy, how he shapes his life to get the most fulfillment out of it, and mental and physical strategies to perform your best at your next ultra. Huge thank you to Eli for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: For any hydration bladders, soft-flasks, or handhelds, get 20% off from Hydrapak with code EVERYDAYULTRA20 at Hydrapak.com Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order at Janji.com with code EVERYDAYULTRA. Want to be coached by me for your next ultra? Email me at everydayultrapodcast@gmail.com for more info. Follow Eli on IG: https://www.instagram.com/eli_hemming/ Eli’s Website: https://www.the-hemmings.com/ Eli’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVSH7U9Vhol9RQKuZnr5t1Q Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/