Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese for a breakdown of one of the Midwest’s most renowned 100 mile race! Included in this episode :  1.) course description & highlights 2.) training considerations 3.) race strategy 4.) what to do 6 weeks beforehand Were close! Kettle is approaching & listen to how these OMR coaches view the race.

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese & they talk to a very special guest, Deana Nyenhuis! Deana & Reese are partners that train together, race together, & help each other succeed in their ultramarathons! Listen in to find out how Deana got her start in running, how her & Reese’s personal-relationship evolved into partner-coaching, & find out how they share life’s responsibilities & train for performance! As always, rate, share, & subscribe to the podcast for...

Michele & Kaleb chat with Katie O'Connor about her finish at Big Foot 200. Katie gives great insight on preparing her crew, managing the course, and shares a ton of knowledge that would be helpful to anyone looking to run a 200+ mile race.  

In this episode of ‘Coffee with Coaches’, Loretta & Reese have fun talking about Run/Bike commuting to & from work! What should you think about before your trip?  How do you stay clean & fresh after a run/bike commute?  What are other tips/tricks to have an enjoyable experience?  All answered on this episode!

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they interview, the one & only, Adam Popp! Adam Popp is a mental performance coach who specializes in teaching skills to help unlock an athlete’s mental-potential. Adam has masters degrees in rehabilitation & clinical counseling as well as performance psychology. In addition to this, Adam is an ultra-endurance competitor that has set numerous records while helping to establish more robust record-keeping for Para-athletes. Topics included :...

This weeks episode with Michele & Kaleb -Cocodona 250 Training -Mesquite Canyon 50 mile race recap -What's up with Michele & Kaleb for 2024

“In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese get back to basics & host a classic “catch up” episode. Both coaches discuss a multitude of topics, such as their athletes, their own personal experiences over the last few weeks, personal injuries, LT1 vs LT 2, & what the heck is a “tempo” run? Tune in, share, rate, & send this podcast to an athlete in your circle! “

Thinking about racing Black Canyon 100k/60k, this is the podcast to listen to! Kaleb Stephens & Michele Hartwig discuss their 2024 race finishes.... Kaleb ran the 100k and Michele ran the 60k. We dive into how Coach Kaleb used this race as a training run for Cocodona 250. Fun chat to help prepare you for a run at this awesome race!

Welcome to another ‘Coffee with Coaches episode about all things BACKYARD ULTRA! OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest Madeline Harms, have an insightful conversation about all aspects of Backyard racing! Learn about loop & interloopal strategy, mindset, gear sections, food, as well as what specific training looks like for coach Madeline’s upcoming Backyard event! Remember to rate, like, subscribe, & share the podcast with an athlete who could benefit!

Join us this week for a fun conversation with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Katie O’Connor as they reveal their mental skills for ultrarunning! What are the skills? How do you practice them in training & everyday life? How can you apply them into your races? There’s so much knowledge you’ll need a paper & pen for this one! Remember to, rate, share, & like the podcasts if you enjoy them & follow us on all social media platforms socials!

“ Say “WUT”? In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese are joined by Shannon O’Grady from Gnarly Nutrition to talk endurance training, hydration, electrolyte intake, & sweat science! WUT stands for Weight, Urine, & Thirst, but listen in to find out how those relate to your hydration status! Special thanks to Shannon & Gnarly Nutrition for their partnership with OMR to keep our athletes hydrated & running strong out on the trails!” ...

Join us on “Coffee with Coaches” as we discuss the OMR GRAND SLAM & how athlete Mary Stanbary plans to conquer the Kettle Moraine, Midwest States, & Hennepin 100 mile races in one calendar year! Also joining us today is her coach, Lindsay Phenix, to help us understand what goes into preparing for a BIG year! Topic covered include : Mary’s background in running Mindset going into a big endeavor Work-life balance & nutrition   Don’t miss out, & visit our website for more...

Life, Running, & the pursuit of Cocodona 250! Join coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest coach Kaleb as they discuss how to manage training for BIG goals & how they wrap into a bigger picture. How is Coach Kaleb thinking about training, eating, sleeping, & enjoying the experience of Cocodona 250? Tune in, find out, & share the podcast with others if you find a gold-nugget!

On this episode of Coffee with Coaches, OMR coaches Loretta & & Reese are joined by OMR Coach Jacob Moss to talk all things 24-hour track racing! Why run 24 hours on a track? How do I begin the preparation? What will it be like at a track race? Jacob & Loretta lay down some insight on all topics so that YOU can go in with the knowledge to succeed! Also, follow Jacob & other runners as they try to qualify for the USA 24-hour team at his race, “The Raven 24-hour” on February...

Join Coach Loretta and Coach Reese as they share theirs secrets to success for cold weather running. In this episode you'll learn about winter gear, nutrition and hydration tips and cross training. What do you do when winter weather conditions change your plans? They've go you covered!

“Pelvic floor - it’s not just about kegeling!   Welcome back after the holiday break! OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese are excited to be back & talking with Dr. Liesle Elsey about all things Pelvic floor!   What is it? How does it help athletic performance? How do I prevent leaking while running?   Share the podcast - this is an incredibly important (& seldomly addressed) topic within our sport. Let’s normalize these conversations so we can all reach that next “best” in our...

Michele Chat with Nicki, Sid, Lilly, Efrain, and Krystal the Pistol about the moments that made 2023 memorable Find out what we have in store for 2024: www.ornerymuleracing.com

Every day runners Michele, Kyle, and Natalie talk about winter running. Everything from choosing where to run, our personal essential winter running gear, and managing run work outs during the cold winter months.   _______________________________   Michele's favorites gear: Hillsound FreeSteps 6 for running icy snowy trails - https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-FreeSteps6-All-Purpose-Traction-Conditions/dp/B008RQUE6E?th=1ornerymuler04-20   EltaMD tinted face 41 SPF mineral sunscreen - ...

The Dirt Trail Running Podcast-Coaches Edition with Coach Loretta, Coach Reese and special guest Coach Steph. This episode Coach Steph Dannenberg shares her experiences and expertise as a mountain runner and coach. If you are thinking about running an mountain ultra this is a talk you won't want to miss. Even Coach Reese and Coach Loretta gained some tools for their coaching tool box. @ornerymulecoaching

In this episode Coach Reese and Coach Loretta rap about two training components: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and LSD (Long Slow Distance or as Coach Reese refers to it LED Long Easy Distance). Learn the whens and whys of HIIT and LSD.

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Reese explore training cycles with a special emphasis on transition season and race planning. Go into your racing season ready to train and not having to get back into shape. Take advantage of transition season to work on your challenges!   Sit back, listen and grab a bit of knowledge to plan a transition season with purpose and get ready to plan your race season for next year and beyond!

That’s Ultrarunning, get up & try again! Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they pick apart the meaning of DNFs & drop-downs. Do we let them define us, or do we let them inform us how to be race better in the future? Coach Loretta approached Reese with this idea after his lackluster drop-down from the 2023 Tunnel Hill 100 mile to the 50 mile. You can bet it’s still fresh in his mind, listen to his thoughts & reflections after facing this himself.

Come warm up with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Kaleb Stephens as they talk about their racing strategies for two vastly different races - Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill! Listen as coach Kaleb gives insight about how he trained for & raced in the Arizona desert. Including tips about headlamp use, gearing, loop strategy, & effort moderation for a 100 mile race! Contrasting this is how coach Reese plans to execute his upcoming 100 mile race at Tunnel Hill. If you like the...