Get New Episode Announcements and Ultra Running Tips via Email: Sign Up Join Our Facebook & Strava Groups to Connect with Other New and Experienced Ultra Runners Check out the Ordinary to Ultra Official Website Dianna and Steve are a couple that runs ultramarathons… and they’re in their 70s! Josh Law (from 5 episodes ago) started running and so did some of his siblings. Naturally, Dianna as their mom didn’t want to miss out on all the fun! She showed up as support to a few of her kids’ 5k races, and her daughter asked her if she wanted to run too. She agreed, and the next 5k Dianna, Steve, and all of her kids ran it together. What a special event! After that she was hooked, and even felt like God was pushing her to keep running. Steve, Dianna’s husband, was a bit slower to get hooked. But Steve was all about pushing himself and the adventure of running. After he did rim-to-rim for his 65th birthday with his son and daughter, he was also hooked on endurance running. Listen to today’s episode about how Josh invited Dianna and Steve to run their first ultra and the story of their first 50k ultramarathon. Other topics include training in your 60s/70s, training on the road for an ultramarathon, running a marathon, running a 12 and 24 hour timed race, running brings mental and physical health, the personal growth and satisfaction that comes from running ultramarathons, running as a family, and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:36 Consistent Training and Exercise 08:04 Starting Running and Finding Joy 23:32 Discovering Races and Locations 28:00 Night Running and Unique Experiences 30:54 Introduction and Background 32:07 The Story of the 50K Race 34:35 Challenges Faced During the Race 36:52 The Benefits of Pickle Juice Shots 39:10 The Mental and Emotional Triumph of Crossing the Finish Line 46:04 Training for the 50K Race 50:07 The Experience of a Timed Race 51:58 The 12-Hour Timed Race Experience 56:34 The Mental and Physical Challenges of a Timed Race 59:18 Advice for New Ultra Runners 01:02:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts