Season 14 is HERE!
Apply by October 15th
Becoming Ultra is excited to announce that Season 14 is finally here! We believe that ultra running should be a team sport and we have built more accountability than any other coaching format out there to get you to finish your first ultra! So, get ready to apply for your first 50k on the beautiful trails of Sedona, Arizona.
Read more about the project below!
The Project/how it all works:
Basics:
Becoming Ultra takes runners and coaches them up for their first ultra. We partner with races we think are interesting and coaches that love the sport and love coaching. Then, we start looking for runners up for the challenge! We are a full service coaching and live event platform as well but the main project is what you are reading about right now!
Detailed:
We find an amazing place for runners to run their first ultra.
We partner with the race and set the date.
We find amazing coaches who are ready to coach runners for their first ultra.
This season, we have 4 coaches (Addie Bracy, Scott Jones, Ian Sharman, and Lindsay LaForce).
We put together an application for runners to apply to be a part of the project.
The Season 14 application will be open from Sept 15th to Sept 28th. You can apply here.
All runners agree to be on the podcast and to share their journey via social media when they apply. They also agree that they will be hiring the coach from at least Oct 1- April 20.
Once the applications are all in, the coaches convene for a recorded call to select the runners they want to coach for the season. Each coach will coach 2 runners.
Once they are selected, runners will meet their coach via Zoom Call. We record the calls and they turn into podcast episodes. These shows inspire others to train and they allow others who can’t hire a coach to learn along with the runners on the podcast!
Runners share their journeys on the Social Media platform and get TONS of support and love from the community!
Everyone shows up in Arizona and runs their first 50k to BECOME ULTRA runners.
That’s the general idea anyway!
More about This season:
This season we have partnered up with Trail Running Escapes for their Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races weekend. Like so many of our race partners, this is a small family owned race. You can listen to the conversation with the RD Erica, here. Be sure to learn more about the coaches for this season below.
The Race:
The Red Rocks of Sedona race day features distances from 4 miles all the way up to 50 miles. We will be training runners up for the 34 mile race. We will just call it a 50k from here on out!
Straight from the website:
Join us April 20, 2024 for our third year at the Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Races. In 2024, we are changing things up! Last year we offered a 2 day stage race AND a single day drop in option. Our runners have spoken...and we listened. New for 2024, we are ONLY offering a single day trail running event, BUT we have added longer and shorter distances. Something for everyone. We have chosen the best trails on the Westside to showcase Sedona's finest single track trails, red rock views, slick rock plateaus and epic towering spires.
Come celebrate Earth Day, the right way, in the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona.
Community and race weekend
One of the coolest parts of the Becoming Ultra project is that after 6 months of training and engaging with the other runners of the project, the coaches, and the big Team BU, you get to go run somewhere with a crew that really cares. From meet-ups to post race hikes and hang outs, we will be around to support you on the big race day!
You should definitely be running here in 2024!
Season 14 Coaches
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Scott Jones
FOUNDER/COACH/ @athleteonfire
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Addie Bracy
COACH / ATHLETE/ @addiebracy
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Ian Sharman
COACH / ATHLETE/ @sharmanian
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Lindsay LaForce
COACH / DPT / @runlongwithlindsay
FAQs
How does it all work?
If you are interested in the race and the project then all you have to do is apply. The application has many details but the main thing is that you can commit to being in Sedona for the race and that you agree to be coached and share your journey via social media.
How much is it?
There is no cost associated with applying but if you do get chosen you are agreeing to pay for the coaching services of your coach. You can see all of the coaches rates on the application page.
NOTE: Travel to the race, registration, lodging, and any other costs associated with the event is up to the runner.
How often do we have to post on social media?
The goal of the posting is the accountability that it builds. We ask our runners to post a couple times per week. That’s it.
Who should apply?
We know for a fact that running is for everyone! That being said, there is a time commitment to the training and the project so if time management isn’t your strong suit the project may be overwhelming. We are honored with every application so if you are on the fence, go for it!
Who are the coaches?
You can learn more by listening to the podcasts of each of the coaches but basically we only work with passionate coaches who want to push and support you to do really big things!
If you have any questions, shoot us a message!
