Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, we’re flipping the mic and Nick’s interviewing me, Hannah Witt, so you get the full backstory.

I grew up in a tiny town in Tennessee, didn’t even start running that early, and somehow ended up running in college and building a life around this sport. Along the way, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, learned a lot, watched way too much YouTube (Old Gregg, “I like turtles” kid…you know the vibe), and played an unreasonable amount of Chip’s Challenge.

Now I live in the mountains, coach runners, have four cats (plus a stray I feed), and genuinely just love running. Like…running is great. It really is.

We talk about how I found my way into coaching, why I care so much about helping runners actually understand what they’re doing, and how I use science to build training that’s flexible, individualized, and actually makes sense for real life.

Also:

• Why your training shouldn’t feel like a rigid spreadsheet
• How to build consistency without overthinking everything
• And how to keep running fun (because it should be)

If you like running, learning, or mildly chaotic but thoughtful conversations…this one’s for you.

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Lisenby, ultra runner, coach, and CEO and race director of East Coast Trail Racing, for a conversation that I think so many runners need to hear, especially this time of year. We talk about what happens when training starts to catch up with you, how small issues can turn into bigger injuries, and why strength and mobility are not optional if you want to keep running long term. Dawn shares her experience with a serious labral tear, how she avoided surgery, and what she learned, sometimes the hard way, about building a body that can actually support your goals.

We also dive into her Run Natural Coaching philosophy, including her thoughts on form, footwear, and why so many runners are missing the foundational pieces that keep them healthy. Beyond her own running, including multiple 100 mile finishes, we talk about the incredible community she has built through East Coast Trail Racing and what it really takes to create safe, challenging, and meaningful race experiences.

If you are dealing with aches, coming back from injury, or just want to train smarter so you can stay in this sport for the long run, this episode is for you.

You can connect with Dawn and learn more about her coaching at runnaturalcoach.com, or follow her on social media at @runnaturalcoach and @eastcoasttrailracing.

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, I sit down with exercise physiologist Mike Weiss of Alta Health and Performance Solutions to dig into the science behind endurance performance and what it really means to train smarter.

We start by exploring Mike’s background and his specialization in environmental physiology, including how the body responds to altitude and heat. We break down what is actually happening at altitude and why it is not about less oxygen, but less pressure, and how that impacts your performance.

We also get into practical takeaways you can apply right away, like why checking your iron and ferritin levels matters for adaptation, how hydration and fueling needs shift at elevation, and what signs your body might be giving you when something is off.

Then we dive into metabolic testing, a core focus of the work Mike does at Alta Health and Performance Solutions. We talk about what it is, why it matters, and how it gives you a much more individualized and accurate picture than wearable data alone. This is the kind of information that can help you train more efficiently and reach your potential faster.

If you have ever wanted to better understand the why behind your training, this episode is for you.

How to Get in Touch with Mike Weiss

Mike Weiss is an exercise physiologist and the founder of Alta Health and Performance Solutions, where he specializes in environmental physiology and metabolic testing for endurance athletes.

To learn more about Mike and his work:
🌐 https://www.altahps.com/about-us

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send a text

In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, I’m joined by world-class athlete and coach Sonja Friend-Uhl, Assistant Coach for the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams at Florida Atlantic University and a lifelong competitor who continues to perform at a high level as a Masters athlete.

We dive into what it really looks like to pursue high performance across every stage of a female runner’s life, from the pressures collegiate athletes face today to the realities of training through perimenopause.

Sonja shares her journey from the corporate world into coaching, how she’s balanced an incredibly full schedule while continuing to train and compete, and what she’s learned working with athletes at every level.

We also get into some of the most important and often overlooked topics in women’s running right now, including body image, underfueling, RED-S, and the role of strength training and proper nutrition as hormones begin to shift.

If you’re a busy runner trying to perform at a high level, whether you’re in college, post-college, or navigating hormonal changes, this episode will give you practical insight and a much-needed perspective shift.

In this episode, we cover:

• The growing pressure around body image and fueling in collegiate female runners
• Red flags for underfueling and how coaches can better support athletes
• Sonja’s transition from corporate life to elite coaching
• Training through perimenopause and why more mileage isn’t the answer
• How strength training supports performance, health, and longevity
• Why individualized training matters more than ever

If you’re interested in working with Sonja or learning more about her coaching, you can connect with her on Instagram at @coachsonjaruns, just send her a direct message to get started.

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send a text

In this episode, Coach Hannah sits down with ultra runner, military veteran, and licensed counselor Daniel Hamilton to talk about identity, service, and the challenges of transitioning from high-stress environments to everyday civilian life.

Daniel shares his path from running competitively at King College in Bristol, Tennessee, to serving in the military, and eventually building a counseling practice dedicated to helping those who carry heavy stress in their professions.

After leaving the military, Daniel experienced firsthand how difficult the transition to civilian life can be. The structure, camaraderie, and constant challenge of military service can be hard to replace, and many veterans find themselves searching for something that provides the same sense of purpose and intensity.

That experience ultimately led Daniel to found Moving Forward Therapeutic Services, where he works primarily with veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. His approach focuses on helping people move forward through stress instead of staying stuck in it—often using lessons drawn from sports, discipline, and endurance.

In this conversation, Daniel and Coach Hannah discuss:

• The identity challenges that can come with competitive athletics and military service
• Why many high-performing people feel most comfortable in stressful environments
• The difficult transition from military structure to civilian life
• The importance of authentic connection and community after service
• How endurance sports can provide grounding and perspective

Daniel also shares why he stepped away from racing and how becoming a father reshaped his outlook on competition and identity. Today, he focuses on raising his kids to see sports as something to enjoy, not something that defines them.

For veterans, runners, or anyone navigating high-stress careers, this episode offers an honest conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it means to keep moving forward.

Learn more about Daniel Hamilton and his counseling practice at movingforwardhelp.com.

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send a text

In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, coaches Hannah Witt and Faye Johnson sit down with renowned sports dietitian and exercise physiologist Bob Seebohar, founder of eNRG Performance and a leading voice in endurance sports nutrition.

Bob shares how his journey from triathlon led to a career focused on solving one of the most common issues endurance athletes face: gastrointestinal distress during training and racing. Instead of accepting GI problems as “part of the sport,” Bob explains why they’re often preventable, and how improving gut health can dramatically change both health and performance.

We dive into Bob’s Metabolic Efficiency Training philosophy, how athletes can train their bodies to burn more fat and rely less on constant sugar intake, and why biomarker testing and daily nutrition strategies should come before performance-focused fueling.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• Why GI distress is so common in endurance athletes
• How Metabolic Efficiency Training works
• Why more carbs during training isn’t always better
• The role of gut health in endurance performance
• Bob’s four-step framework for athlete nutrition: testing, daily nutrition, nutrient timing, and supplements

If you’re a runner or endurance athlete who wants to fuel smarter, protect your gut, and perform better long term, this episode is packed with practical insights.

Bob will also be returning to the podcast soon to dive deeper into nutrient timing and fueling strategies for training and racing.

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send a text

What if the real reason runners get injured has less to do with their running form and more to do with what is happening inside the body?

In this episode, I sit down with physical therapist and endurance athlete Sammie Lewis to talk about runner health, injury prevention, and the systemic factors that often get overlooked. Sammie shares her personal experience managing ankylosing spondylitis, celiac disease, and life after a thyroidectomy for Graves' disease while continuing to run, and how those challenges shaped the way she approaches helping athletes stay healthy.

Through her clinic, Golden Endurance, Sammie works with endurance athletes using a whole runner approach that looks beyond the site of pain. Instead of focusing only on biomechanics, she evaluates factors like sleep, stress, nutrition, and neuromuscular control.

In our conversation, we also discuss common running myths including pronation, how to choose the right running shoe, and why strength training alone is not enough to prevent injuries.

Whether you are dealing with recurring injuries or simply want to better understand your body as a runner, this episode offers practical insights into building a healthier and more resilient approach to training.

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/

Send a text

The American Southeast is quickly becoming one of the toughest proving grounds in ultrarunning.

In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Hannah Witt talks with Richard Abernathy, founder and race director of Dirty Wolf Racing, and Myles Flott, the technology expert helping build Dirty Wolf’s new website for runners.

Richard shares how Dirty Wolf Racing grew from a small grassroots race in 2017 into a collection of challenging and creative trail events across the Southeast. From the steep climbs of the Beast of the East 100 to the quest-style Stone Mountain Massacre and the laid-back Llama Experience Ultra, Dirty Wolf races push runners while building a strong trail community.

We also discuss what makes the American Southeast such a unique ultrarunning environment—technical terrain, relentless elevation, unpredictable weather, and a culture built on shared challenge.

You’ll learn:
• How Dirty Wolf Racing got started
• Why the Southeast is becoming a major ultrarunning destination
• The community and creativity behind Dirty Wolf races
• How runners can prepare for these demanding trails

Learn more about Dirty Wolf Racing:
https://www.dirtywolfracing.com/

To prepare for the demands of this uniquely challenging terrain, email North Carolina native Coach Hannah Witt at hannah@maximummileagecoaching.com

Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)

If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.

See you on the next one.

To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835

Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/

Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/

Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/

Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/

Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/