On tonight’s live broadcast Western States record-holder Ellie Greenwood shared her hard-won advice as a record breaking ultra runner and coach for Sharman Ultra. First Ellie advised on some home CV and strength workout ideas for staying at home during the coronavirus lock down.

Then we talk to Ellie about training for ultras, top tips for the JFK 50, nutrition for long distance running, LCHF (low carb high fat) diets, training for and running in the heat, the affect of the menstrual cycle on women’s running performance, and finally, how she’d feel if someone broke her Western States 100 record and who it might possibly be…

Hook up with Ellie and the Sharman Ultra coaching team here! www.sharmanultra.com/

I’d like to thank Ellie for spending the time with us especially as we all battle with the coronavirus lock down. It’s great that Skype and Ecamm Live (the broadcasting programme I use) exist so we can still get together virtually.

Do listen to Ellie’s podcast interview with Dylan Bowman here for more on her amazing ultra running career.

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