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55 Miles Running Podcast

Kramer Ammons | 55 Miles 30 Episodes Jun 25, 2026

55 Miles Running Podcast covers running topics from ultramarathons and marathons to your first 5K. The show takes a direct approach to sharing the best tactics and information for runners. It emphasizes that everyone has different goals, so instead of prescribing a single method, it provides information so listeners can make their own decisions. The podcast also touches on running for peace of mind.

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Overcoming Your First Ultramarathon with Lucy Jun 25, 2026 00:21:21 You guys are awesome! 😎 Full Doc coming soon!Search "55 Miles Running Podcast" on your preferred podcast platform to listen on the go! 👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions: https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle👇 No Email Required - Free race reflection download 👇https://55mile

3 Most Common Mistakes ALL Runners Make Jun 12, 2026 00:11:46 😎 https://55miles.com/Find More Running tips on this playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fbh0FkHJU_Sf7u4shQmonqfx1xdtXGg👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions: https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundleRunning Gear I regularly use:Headlamp: https://amzn.to/45KNZp8Ice hat: https:/

The Case to take a Break from Ultras to Come Back Stronger...(I am) Jun 10, 2026 00:05:41 Massive thank you for all the support! You guys are awesome! 😎📷 Find Ultra-Running tips on this playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fbh0FkHJU-lFa17RLoYdBaIqsbuet0w👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions: https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle👇 No Email Required - Free race ref

The Weirdest Running Hat That’s Actually Practical (ice Hat Explained) Jun 10, 2026 00:28:24 Massive thank you for all the support! You guys are awesome! 😎Find the Ice hat here: https://55miles.com/products/lightweight-ice-running-hat-resilient📷 Find Ultra-Running tips on this playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fbh0FkHJU-lFa17RLoYdBaIqsbuet0w👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions: https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/

The Perfect Long Run (Critical Race Day Simulation) Jun 9, 2026 00:15:21 Massive thank you for all the support! You guys are awesome! 😎📷 Find Ultra-Running tips on this playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fbh0FkHJU-lFa17RLoYdBaIqsbuet0w👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions: https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle👇 No Email Required - Free race ref

How I Save $169/Month on Running Gels (DIY Running Nutrition) Jun 7, 2026 00:13:01 Big thanks for watching! Find links below to videos & products!✅ VIDEO (Running Nutrition for Beginners): https://youtu.be/DetUtg9x5JY👇 Pouches I used BUT use what looks best for you. I haven't tested many different kinds.https://amzn.to/4s3PJDo🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundleWEBSITE (Get anti-chafe - blister prev

Beginners deep dive into Hydration & Nutrition Jun 5, 2026 00:30:27 Big thanks for watching! Find quick links below to products and videos!✅ Running Half-Marathon With NO food: https://youtu.be/DG1vrDh6v0w👉 My business 55MILES https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle👇 No Email Required - Free race reflection download 👇https://55miles.com/blogs/videos/5-lessons-from-running-5-0

It's a crazy five-week marathon training plan, but it actually works. Jun 3, 2026 00:11:35 Big thanks for watching! Find quick links below to products and videos!👉 My business 55MILES https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundleBlog post with running plan here: https://55miles.com/blogs/videos/the-5-week-marathon-plan-that-works👇 No Email Required - Free race reflection download 👇https://55miles.com/blo

BEST U.S. MARATHONER? Meb's Secrets to Running Identity & Faith (The Breakdown Ep. 2) Jun 3, 2026 00:17:07 Massive thank you for all the support! You guys are awesome! 😎Find the book here: https://amzn.to/4rJC1F1📷 The Breakdown Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fbh0FkHJU8j6jNeJM-SVXsZWR-IsalT👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions: https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle👇 No Email

The counter-intuitive marathon method explained Jun 1, 2026 00:25:36 Big thanks for watching! Find quick links below to products and videos!👉 My business 55MILES https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle📒Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4rAKgDU👇 No Email Required - Free race reflection download 👇https://55miles.com/blogs/videos/5-lessons-from-running-5-000-miles-as-an-average-

Best way to lose body fat while running and training for races May 30, 2026 00:10:40 You're awesome! Find quick links below to products and videos!📷 You may also like "How much faster do you get when you lose weight?"https://youtu.be/lZswkQOiunc👉 My business 55MILES https://55miles.com/🏃 Find the Marathoner Bundle Here: https://55miles.com/collections/bundle-save/products/the-marathoner-bundle👇 No Email Required - Free race reflection download 👇https://55miles.com/bl

How much faster do you get when you lose body weight? May 28, 2026 00:16:26 Weight loss speed calculator: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1tW7YLHPwCUoilWvfUFnS74nsW96yisebZRl5g6S2ZfE/copy?pli=1Find Resources Here: https://55miles.com/blogs/videos/weight-loss-speed-calculatorMassive thank you for all the support! You guys are awesome! 😎📷 Find Ultra-Running tips on this playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2fbh0FkHJU-lFa17RLoYdBaIqsbuet0w👉 My business

How many miles does a beginner ultra runner run in a single year? May 26, 2026 00:16:04 Everybody's ultra running journey is different. This is the first year I ran ultra marathons consistently, and I wanted to share step-by-step the entire year of not only how it went, but how many miles I ran, how much my heart rate was, what I messed up on, what I want to improve on, and what maybe you can expect if you're getting into ultra running.

Five uncommon ultra running mistakes I wish I learned sooner. May 24, 2026 00:08:04 Sometimes we know what to improve on, but it's the things we don't see that can blindside us. The mistakes we make on race day, the mistakes we make in training. In this episode, Kramer talks about the five mistakes that he has made in his training and how he learned to fix them so that you can accomplish your goals more realistically and quicker when it comes to ultra running.

How to efficiently run hills, race pace strategy for trail running! May 22, 2026 00:16:21 Pacing a trail run is much different than pacing flat ground. You must go more on intuition. You must have a little different preparation, and then it all comes down to the distance you're running. In this episode, Kramer talks about things to consider when looking at how to run your fastest time on trails.

3 Steps From 5k to Running A 100k (What I wish I knew before long distance running) May 20, 2026 00:14:31 Learning to run further and further distances is hard mentally and physically, in this episode, Kramer breaks down the three big goals you need to get your fitness ready to run a 100K. Whether you're someone who doesn't run at all or you're someone who's running frequently, the tips in this episode will point you in the right direction.

The Craziest Marathon May Have Been the First May 18, 2026 00:14:48 There's a legend of the first marathon, but the actual first marathon was recorded in 1896 at the Olympics. The story is fascinating, with runners sprinting the entire time until they fell over or until they won the race. This episode tells that story. Massive thank you for all the support! You guys are awesome! 😎📷 Find Ultra-Running tips on this playlist!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=

Matt Carpenter Explains His Running Philosophy May 16, 2026 00:06:06 The Legend Speaks about his training philosophy. Matt Carpenter was the best trail runner of his day and still holds many records. In this episode, Matt explains how he approached his training.Buzz Full Podcast: 👉 My business anti-chafe and blister prevention solutions

Beginner's Guide to Hydration for the long distance runner | from half marathon to ultra marathons May 16, 2026 00:13:26 Poor hydration during long-distance running is one of the most common self-induced performance problems. The good news is that it’s preventable, but hydration can quickly become confusing if you don’t understand the basics. There are many factors involved. In this episode, Kramer breaks down a practical approach to hydration strategy, including when to use carbohydrates, electrolytes, and plain wa

Five lessons from running 5,000 miles for an average runner - what I wish I knew before starting running May 14, 2026 00:15:05 Find all resources at 55miles.comExperience is a different type of learning than learning from other people's experiences. But if we can get as much of both as possible, we can probably grow faster than only one or the other. In today's podcast, Kramer discusses the five lessons that personally, for him, were the most impactful.

Without hydration or nutrition, you die | Running a half marathon to explore the necessity of hydration and nutrition. May 12, 2026 00:19:10 When you get into long distance running, it becomes necessary to take in fuel and hydration to keep going longer. In this interactive episode, we do a test to run a half-marathon with no food or water to see what happens to the body. At the 10-minute mark, we dive into the science behind what is actually going on so that you can fuel and hydrate properly to run further and faster. 55miles.com

50 Mile Race Prep - How to plan Drop Bags, Logistics, Route May 10, 2026 00:27:39 Preparation that is properly done for your 50-mile race will change race day dramatically. If you are unprepared for your 50-mile race, then you may run out of water, electrolytes, carbs, have the wrong gear, and in turn, make what could be a fantastic day a miserable day. In this episode, we discuss how to prepare for a 50-mile race. 55miles.com

$Get Strong Feet - Diagnose sprain or fracture and what to do about foot issues while running long distance$

Get Strong Feet - Diagnose sprain or fracture and what to do about foot issues while running long distance May 8, 2026 00:16:16 Did you break your foot? Did you sprain your foot? What should you do about it? In this episode, we discuss the difference between a sprain and a break, how long recovery is, and how to strengthen your feet once you do recover. 55miles.com

Prevent blisters with these 9 hacks - (100K zero blisters) May 6, 2026 00:12:37 Blisters don't seem like a big deal until you get them, then they're everything. How do you stop blisters? That's what we discuss. From thousands of miles on feet, but more than that, from odd testing and unconventional methods, we've discovered some of the best ways to keep your feet blister-free.55miles.com

Solve Muscle Cramping Once And For All May 4, 2026 00:10:40 Camping is frequently misunderstood. The commonly spoken word is that we cramp because we have low electrolytes or low hydration. But this simply is not the case. Low hydration is a factor, but it's not the primary contributing force to our muscle cramps. Cramping is introduced when our body has given more than it can take. What creates this fatigue can be numerous different factors. The bi

ICE Hat - how, when, where to use it. | Stay cool running in the heat May 1, 2026 00:05:34 Running in the heat is not like running in the cool, and if you're unprepared, it can ruin your day. Kramer discusses tactics to stay cool running in the heat, specifically using an ice hat.

The Hidden difference between a marathon and a 50K | Why so many people struggle with the small jump. Apr 29, 2026 00:18:02 50Ks in a marathon seem close in distance, but they're normally not close when it comes to time on feet. It's such an easy jump mentally, but physically, it tells a different story. Kramer discusses why it's such a big difference and how to be prepared when making the leap from a marathon to a 50k.

How to execute extra-long ultra-marathon training runs Apr 27, 2026 00:16:34 An interactive episode going through the basics of how to execute extra-long training runs. When running and training for ultramarathons, it is critical to learn how to run further. This takes strategic planning and discipline. In this episode, Kramer discusses the tools needed to get prepared for your next ultra-marathon.

43 Things You Need for Ultras (But Not Marathons) Apr 25, 2026 00:19:19 From race-ending mistakes to gear that makes your day more comfortable, Kramer covers it all in this episode. This episode is all about the gear you need for ultramarathons but do not need for marathons.

Welcome to the 55 miles podcast Apr 23, 2026 00:01:12 In this episode, Kramer provides an overview of what 55 Miles is all about and what you can expect in this podcast.

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