Ian Sharman Ultrarunner

06/12/2026

Fun conversation with Zach Bitter, who used to be part of the SUC team. We discussed how to pace better, including how he ran a 100-mile WR without slowing at all. This also covers the concept of durability and how to train for, and execute, a perfect race.

Ian Sharman is a legend in the ultramarathon space, finishing top ten at WSER 100 nine times, four wins at Leadville 100 mile, and a wealth of knowledge with respect to training theory and the variables that make for successful ultramarathon results. Ian recently published a book, “Art of Ultrarun...

06/11/2026

Why fitness isn't enough and ultras are about ex*****on - I talked to TRN about how to get closer to your potential: https://trailrunnernation.com/2026/06/ep-785-why-fitness-isnt-enough/

06/04/2026

How Mike Wardian searches for adventure to keep things exciting. Plus more stories from my new book, 'The Art of Ultrarunning' in this interview with New Zealand’s Dirt Church Radio podcast: https://www.dirtchurchradio.com

06/03/2026

It doesn’t matter what you do at the margins if you don’t get the basics broadly right in training and racing. Really enjoyed talking to Scotty Sandow on the podcast.

Scotty sits down with veteran ultrarunner Ian Sharman to talk about his new book, The Art of Ultrarunning. They discuss highlights of the book including how to best pace yourself in an ultramarathon, the benefits of power-hiking, how not to let ego sabotage your race day.

05/12/2026

With Cocodona coming to a close, my latest article explains how to deal with the key differences between 200-milers and 100-milers. :

The longer a race is, the more things can go wrong. Especially when there’s at least a second night of racing. The 200-mile races have grown in popularity, and many runners are moving up from 100-milers to take on a new challenge.

05/04/2026

Stories from the more relaxed days of ultrarunning; why AI isn’t great for coaching beyond the basics; how sport can amplify your personality; and much more in the newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/sharmanultracoaching/p/sharman-ultra-coaching-may-2026?r=2ib6i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

04/24/2026

Listen to stories from the dirtbag era of ultrarunning with Coach Hal and myself on episode 777 of Trail Runner Nation: https://trailrunnernation.com/2026/04/ep-777-inside-the-toughest-era-of-ultrarunning/

03/12/2026

Artist and trail runner Megan Marie Myers is a good friend in Bend and she just got diagnosed with brain cancer. Her artwork is on my nephew's and niece's walls. Read more about her here, including links for donations for medical costs:

My friend is a runner and adventurer. She loves spending time outdoors and running in the mountains with friends. She’s even won some big trail races like the Waldo 100k, McKenzie River 50k and Bend Trail Series.

03/10/2026

BIG NEWS! 3rd in World Ultra Runner of the Year, WR in the 6-day race and one of the most enthusiastic teachers you can meet - so happy to announce Megan Eckert joining the team. We look forward to learning from Meg. Available for coaching now: https://www.sharmanultra.com/coaches/meganeckert

03/03/2026

20 years in the making! My book, "The Art of Ultrarunning" is up for pre-order. It includes race-tested insights and illustrative stories from legendary ultrarunners like Courtney Dauwalter, Mike Wardian, and Anton Krupicka. If you’ve listened to me on podcasts, you’ll be familiar with some of the concepts. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Ultrarunning-Strategies-Long-Distance-Runners/dp/1718252439/