154. From the Archives: Why Mountain Ultra Runners Carry More Muscle (and What That Means for Your Training)

Tiffany is preparing for a race this weekend so were resharing this episode about road marathons! Road marathons create lean, wiry bodies. Mountain ultras? Think sturdy, muscular, and resilient. In this episode, I unpack why trail and mountain ultra runners often carry more muscle than road marathoners—and how you can use those principles (variety, load, time under tension) to build a stronger, more capable body. I’m also sharing the first look at my own plan to train for a 50-mile moun...