If you’re an ultrarunner who wants to get faster, train smarter, avoid burnout, and actually reach your potential, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Alyssa Olenick — exercise physiologist, hybrid athlete, 17-time ultramarathon finisher, and creator of The Lyss Method — joins the show for one of the most insightful, science-backed, and refreshingly honest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Alyssa doesn’t just talk theory. She lives this stuff: running ultras while running a business, earning her PhD, navigating injury, rebuilding her speed, and transforming her mindset through some of the most demanding seasons of her life. In this episode, we dive into: The counterintuitive strategy that made Alyssa dramatically faster Why most ultrarunners are leaving huge performance gains on the table How ultras reshape your identity — and why that matters for training The “life-load” mistake almost every busy runner makes The neuroscience of going long The hidden cost of being a high-performing runner How to design a race season that builds fitness instead of destroying it The mindset shift that separates long-term healthy runners from burnt-out ones If you’re training for a big goal, trying to balance real life with big mileage, or simply want to understand the science and mindset behind becoming a stronger, more resilient runner — this episode will change how you train. Huge thank you to Alyssa for coming on the show! SHOW LINKS: 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 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 here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit! Follow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/ Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg Follow Alyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ Alyssa's Social Links: https://doclyssfitness.com/insta/ Learn more about The Lyss Method and Work with Alyssa: https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ Alyssa's Website: https://doclyssfitness.com/ 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
