Episode 23. Good Enough is Great: The Real Secret to Ultramarathon Training

<p></p><p><strong>The Perfect Ultramarathon Training Plan (Spoiler: There Isn&#39;t One)</strong></p><p>Wouldn&#39;t it be nice if you could follow a flawless training plan from start to finish and arrive at the start line perfectly prepared? Coach Erin Quinn is here to tell you the truth: life happens — and that&#39;s okay.</p><p>In this episode, Erin breaks down the three things that will actually make your ultramarathon training as strong as it can be:</p><ol><li><strong>A plan built for you</strong> — your base fitness, your goals, your lifestyle</li><li><strong>Consistency</strong> — showing up 80–85% of the time beats heroic one-off performances every time</li><li><strong>Writing down your wins</strong> — learning to reframe setbacks as progress</li></ol><p>Erin shares stories from her own 100-miler training block (back spasms, a last-minute trip to NCAA swim nationals, and more), plus real wins from her athletes navigating nerve flare-ups, sharp knee pain, extreme heat, and altitude — and how they all made it to the start line anyway.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re training for your first 50K or your fifteenth ultra, this episode will help you give yourself some grace — and remind you that the most important thing is to start where you are.</p><p><br></p><p>Erin encourages listeners to reach out to her with comments at erinmaryquinn.com (or leave them here!) </p><p>If you&#39;re interested in applying for her 1:1 coaching you can reach her at that same email address to set up a free consult, or go to her website at erinmaryquinn.com or message her on Instagram @erinquinnultraruncoach </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>