Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 17hFun start to Sunday - #FallfootHalf FTW! Heat wave meant it helped to run early. #embracetheSUC 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Even the NY Times is talking about Coach Meg Eckert’s World Record 6-day run! #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUC www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...nytimes.comHow it feels to run 636 miles in six days: Sleep deprivation, 90F heat and ‘mourning’ the end (Gift Article)The middle-school teacher and ultrarunner endured sleep deprivation and soaring temperatures as she broke the women’s six-day world record 100
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This was the most in-depth interview I've done about "The Art of Ultrarunning." We discussed almost every chapter on the "Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz" podcast, including how the ideas and stories apply to all runners, not just ultrarunners. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... 131
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Join me on Thurs at 12:30pm CDT on the Human Kinetics YouTube channel for a live discussion about “The Art of Ultrarunning” book. 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Listen to Coach Meg Eckert talk about the moment in her six-day World Record when she woke up from a sleep break, couldn’t see the beginning or the end of what she was doing, and had to give herself the same pep talk she would give another athlete. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...podcasts.apple.comThe Meg Eckert InterviewPodcast Episode · The Threshold Podcast · September 25 · 47m 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026POV: you travel for a wedding but still need a long run. So you enter a marathon at 2 days notice for training. Makes sense to me! #Boulderthon #embracetheSUC #SharmanUltraCoaching 040
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026You don't need a bib to be a runner - Coach Ellie Greenwood explains the value of being part of the running community with or without races. trailrunnernation.com/2026/09/you-... #embracetheSUC #SharmanUltraCoachingtrailrunnernation.comYou Don’t Need a Bib to Be a Runner | EP 800 – Trail Runner Nation01:05 | From Racing to AdventureEllie explains how one of the sport’s most accomplished competitors began finding fulfillment in running experiences that have nothing to do with racing. 030
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Huge congrats to Coach Annie Hughes on finishing the 450km Tor des Glaciers, the “long version” of Tor des Géants #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUC! 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Still love a good race and had fun battling - not boring at all. Very satisfying defending the #BoringMarathon title (worth it for the T-shirt). And it keeps the streak going, which is great since I don’t have to start from scratch again! #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUC 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Learn more about our world-record-breaking coach, Meg Eckert, after her amazing second World Championship win at six-day racing in Hungary: www.sharmanultra.com/coaches/mega... #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUCsharmanultra.comMegan Eckert | Sharman Ultra CoachingAbout Coach Megan Eckert at Sharman Ultra Coaching. 001
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Learn more about our world-record-breaking coach, Meg Eckert, after her amazing second World Championship win at six-day racing in Hungary: www.sharmanultra.com/coaches/mega... #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUCsharmanultra.comMegan Eckert | Sharman Ultra CoachingAbout Coach Megan Eckert at Sharman Ultra Coaching. 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🔥🔥🔥 636.5 miles in 6 days for a new World Record for Coach Meg Eckert at the 6-day World Championships in Hungary. That's also the overall American Record (ahead of Joe Fejes's 606.2 miles)! Amazing run, Meg! #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUC www.irunfar.com/megan-eckert...irunfar.comMegan Eckert Sets New Women's 6-Day World Record, Overall American RecordMegan Eckert sets a the women's 6-day world record and overall American record at the 2026 EMU-GOMU 6-Day World Championships. 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Not only on track to beat her own women's world best of 603.2 miles, but also go ahead of the US MEN's record of 606.2 miles! Coach Meg Eckert is in the final hours of the Balatonfüred 6-day race in Hungary: korido.hu/2026EMU6_res... #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUC 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The key to longevity in sport, both for fun and performance - I talked to Over The Next Hill Fitness Podcast. Available wherever you get your shows or video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCXE...youtube.comHow to Run Ultras for a Lifetime| Ian SharmanYouTube video by Over the Next Hill Fitness Podcast 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 01/09/2026UTMB, backyard records, achieving mastery, plus much more in the #SharmanUltra newsletter. #embracetheSUC sharmanultracoaching.substack.com/p/sharman-ul...sharmanultracoaching.substack.comSharman Ultra Coaching - September 2026UTMB, backyard records, achieving mastery, plus much more. 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 29/08/2026If you're not too busy watching UTMB coverage, listen to 3 coaches, 6 decisions on the latest Trail Runner Nation podcast with #SharmanUltra coaches Ellie Greenwood, Hal Koerner and myself: trailrunnernation.com/2026/08/thre... #embracetheSUCtrailrunnernation.comThree Elite Coaches. Six Impossible Decisions | EP 796 – Trail Runner Nation 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 17/08/2026After cracking a rib and falling multiple times at #WS100, a finish didn't look possible for Eric Strand, but he squeezed in with 3 mins to spare: timeshttps://trailrunnernation.com/2026/08/sometimes-you-have-to-borrow-belief-ep-794/ 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Thanks for hosting the book talk yesterday, @roundaboutbooks. Very fun and some great questions. #TheArtOfUltrarunning #embracetheSUC 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Adjusted Leadville #LT100 run course has been announced. Mainly takes out Sugarloaf/Powerline due to fires then heads to Hope Pass as usual. Very comparable to the usual course but a bit less climbing. ridewithgps.com/routes/56633...ridewithgps.com2026 LT 100 RUN100.0 mi, +13552 ft. Bike ride in Leadville, CO 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Concepts and stories to enhance your running and racing, backed by 15 years of coaching runners from the back of the pack to winners of the biggest global ultras. Join me for a talk about "The Art of Ultrarunning" on Thurs 8/13 at Roundabout Books in Bend. roundaboutbookshop.com/event/2026-0... 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 05/08/2026How to achieve mastery without being distracted by perfection - I talked to Marcus on the The Resiliency Podcast. #embracetheSUC #SharmanUltraCoaching #mi22ion riverside.com/shared/expor...riverside.comChasing Mastery Over PRs - Riverside - HD Podcast & Video Software 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 04/08/2026How to adjust training in smoky conditions, how to improve your longevity in running, inspiring videos from Coach Meg Eckert, plus much more in the #SharmanUltraCoaching newsletter. #embracetheSUC sharmanultracoaching.substack.com/p/sharman-ul... 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Why we need adventure and how a broad minded approach to running helps - my latest @UltraRunningMag article (subscriber content): subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/arti...subscriber.ultrarunning.comWhy We Need Adventure 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 30/07/2026How to juggle life/work to train for a 200-miler - Coach Annie's first article for Ultrarunning Magazine: ultrarunning.com/featured/how... #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUCultrarunning.comHow to Juggle Life & Work to Train for a 200-Miler - Ultra Running MagazineI want to pull back the curtain on three athletes I’ve coached whose stories are proof of what’s actuallypossible: the daily schedules they balance, the specific training that got them to the finish l... 180
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/07/2026For those asking about the #JackandJillMarathon course, here are my thoughts. The non-technical dirt road is about 10 secs/mile slower than paved road, then the 10-mile gentle downhill gains around about 20 secs/mile compared to earlier. Overall it’s similar to a flat road race. 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Secret to longevity? Enjoy what you do. Today marked 19 consecutive years of sub 2:45 marathons and running is still fun. #embracetheSUC 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Great conversation with Jason Fitzgerald on the Strength Running Podcast about how my book applies to all running training and racing, not just ultras. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...podcasts.apple.comThe Strength Running PodcastRunning Podcast · Updated Weekly · The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists,... 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Congrats to Coach Meg Eckert on her win at the Vermont 100 #VT100 last weekend! And check out her latest movie, "The Line," from her 2nd place at Badwater #BW135 last year. youtu.be/i9xIqN5IcIA?... #embracetheSUC #SharmanUltraCoachingyoutu.beThe Line – Badwater 135: From Hell To Heaven | Mount to CoastYouTube video by Mount to Coast 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Join me for a talk and book signing for "The Art of Ultrarunning" at Roundabout Books in Bend, OR, on Aug 13th at 6:30pm: www.bendsource.com/business/bus...bendsource.comRoundabout Books to Host Ultrarunner Ian Sharman - The Source - Bend, OregonRoundabout Books is excited to host Bend author, elite ultrarunner and coach at an in-store event on August 13 at 6:30 pm to discuss coaching strategies and stories from his new book The Art of Ultrar... 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Great news from Leadville - the fires are getting under control and the remaining races are on, although with some course changes. #LT100 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 15/07/2026A marathon around an Ikea store? With a self-assembly medal? A real thing near London this December 😂😂😂. www.runnersworld.com/news/a716792...runnersworld.comThere’s an IKEA Marathon Happening This Year—and You May Have to Self-Assemble Your Medal (Of Course)The course is inside the store and takes runners up and down the aisles. 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 14/07/2026#HR100 Hardrock100 course records both set by masters runners this year. They focused on process and enjoying the experience. Running fast times is the result of this, not an alternative tactic. #embracetheSUC 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The stories behind the book - listen to the latest #HomeTrailsPodcast in the UK to find out what lead to writing it. Plus, find out why I may never run a 200-miler…https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ian-sharman-the-art-of-ultrarunning-book/id1591824671?i=1000776533654 #SharmanUltraCoaching 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Converting the next gen to ultrarunning! Thanks @footzonebend! 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 12/07/2026If you’re in Bend tomorrow, join me for a Q&A and book signing for “The Art of Ultrarunning” at @footzonebend at 6:15pm. www.eventbrite.com/o/footzone-b... #SharmanUltraCoaching #embracetheSUC 020
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 08/07/2026So thankful for the positive response/feedback for “The Art of Ultrarunning.” 🙏 I hope it helps a lot of runners grow and enjoy the sport more. Sold out on Amazon in 6 days…but they’re restocking. (Kindle version is also available with audio). #embracetheSUC 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 07/07/2026#WS100 discussion, the book also has audio, is ultrarunning unhealthy? Plus much more in the #SharmanUltra #SUC newsletter. #embracetheSUC sharmanultracoaching.substack.com/p/sharman-ul... 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I had lots of post-race Western States thoughts on the Singletrack podcast with Trailrunning Film Fest boss, Mathias Eichler: singletrack.fm/ep349/ #WS100 #embracetheSUC 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Check out the South African Mindful Runner podcast, where I discussed how to improve longevity in running as well as my affinity for @ComradesRace: open.spotify.com/show/15a2KQL...open.spotify.comMindful RunnerPodcast · Fred Richardson · Welcome to The Mindful Runner Podcast – the trusted voice for trail runners who want clear, actionable answers to their running challenges. The Mindful Runner Podcast deli... 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 02/07/2026It’s finally here! A lot of people have been asking whether there’s an audio book and yes, the Kindle version includes audio. “The Art of Ultrarunning” explains the training philosophies behind ultra success and is out now: www.amazon.com/dp/1718252439 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Join me at the amazing local running store, @footzonebend, on 7/13 at 6:15pm for a Q&A and book signing for ‘The Art of Ultrarunning:’ www.eventbrite.com/e/special-ev...eventbrite.comSpecial Event - Book Signing with Ian SharmanJoin us Monday July 13 for a book signing and conversation with Ian Sharman. 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Can’t wait to start pacing Fiona Pascall at Foresthill at #WS100. She’s in a great position being patient in 14th, just 15 mins from the lead at Miller’s Defeat (mile 34.4). She has a really strong finish so she’s in the hunt for the very front. 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Wow! Hans Troyer keeps chipping more time off Jim’s #WS100 CR splits. Now 26 mins ahead of Jim’s 2019 time at Last Chance at 43.3 miles. So quick and it doesn’t seem sustainable - Jim seems to be letting him go ahead so that’s either perfect tactics or handing Hans the win. @wser 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Top 12 men at #WS100 through Dusty Corners (mile 38), all under CR splits from Jim in 2019. @wser This pace will split the field later but a lot of guys will run really fast! 000
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Hans Troyer is charging at #WS100 at Dusty Corners (mile 38) in 4:57! Jim’s CR split from 2019 was 21 mins slower. Either Hans is rewriting history or he’s running the Western States 100k by accident. @wser 110
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Jenn Lichter leads #WS100 in 4:48 at Robinson Flat (mile 30.3), 19 mins under Courtney Dauwalter’s split when she set the record in 2023. But Courtney’s really fast section was from Foresthill to the finish. @ws100 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 27/06/2026“It’s not your fastest mile that matters, it’s your slowest mile.” I had an in-depth discussion with Flo on the Extramilest podcast about key messages from “The Art of Ultrarunning” book: extramilest.com/blog/from-34...extramilest.comFrom 3:40 to 2:21 With One Change | The Extramilest Show #131"It's not your fastest mile that matters, it's your slowest mile." Ian Sharman on The Extramilest Show #131 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Barnes & Noble has 25% off The Art of Ultrarunning for Premium and Rewards members. Orders MUST be placed by Friday. Also, say hi if you’re in Palisades for #WS100. #TheArtOfUltrarunning #embracetheSUC www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of... 030
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Come and find me at #TrailCon in Palisades Tahoe (by the Patagonia booth) and say hi. Lots of legends walking around here! 010
Ian Sharman @sharmanian.bsky.social · 23/06/2026“The Art of Ultrarunning” is out and it combines 20 yrs of experience and knowledge with stories from some of the most accomplished ultrarunners - @courtdauwalter, @mikewardian, @eLLiejG, @zbitter, @Speedgoatkarl, @HalKoerner and more. Copies available at #WS100. #embracetheSUC 020
