Season 16:15 Building Base and Battling Cold: First Steps of 2025! — Becoming Ultra

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Overcoming Winter Challenges: Deidra's Journey to Her First Ultra Marathon In the first call of 2025, Scott and Deidra discuss how she is faring in the initial weeks of 2025 of her training for her first ultra marathon.

Deidra shares her struggles with running in cold weather in Texas, her efforts to adapt to new training routines, and her recent achievements in strength training. They talk in detail about the importance of consistent strength training, proper running form, and strategies for dealing with cold weather runs. The conversation also covers the gradual ramp-up in training intensity and the mental fortitude required to stay motivated.

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

00:17 Running in Cold Weather

04:19 Training Progress and Challenges

07:30 Strength Training and Its Importance

12:56 Running Form and Technique

20:39 Final Thoughts and Shoutouts