Ian Sharman Ultrarunner

10/19/2026

for the 3rd time (2nd win) and a minute quicker than last year. Just what I needed as a tune up for the downhill in 3 weeks and a shot at sub 2:20. Racing never gets old!

10/16/2026

Chatting to the publisher, Human Kinetics, I discuss "The Art of Ultrarunning" and some of the key strategies and stories that will help you train and race better, no matter how experienced you are:

October 9, 2026 Running can be a simple sport. It can also feel overwhelming or complex at times when it comes to competing. Ian Sharman has established himself as an accomplished ultrarunner, coach, and writer, on a mission to continue breaking records while helping others find their own success. I...

10/02/2026

This 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.

Podcast Episode · Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz · October 1 · 1h 38m

09/30/2026

Join me on Thurs at 12:30pm CDT on the Human Kinetics YouTube channel for a live discussion about “The Art of Ultrarunning” book.

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!

Megan Eckert sets a the women's 6-day world record and overall American record at the 2026 EMU-GOMU 6-Day World Championships.

09/01/2026

UTMB, backyard records, achieving mastery, plus much more in the newsletter.

UTMB, backyard records, achieving mastery, plus much more.

08/24/2026

The only marathoner who has never taken longer than 2hrs to complete a marathon gets his half marathon WR back. Solid year to say the least for Kejelcha! 🔥🔥🔥

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

Thanks for hosting the book talk yesterday, Roundabout Books & Cafe. Very fun and some great questions.