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November 10, 2025 • 1:28:05
Zach Bitter: From Walk-On to 100-Mile World Record Holder (11:19:13)
Zach Bitter joins Coach Smulders to talk all things running — from his late start in the sport to setting a 100-mile world record. They dive into high-volume training, intrinsic motivation, and his new high-carb fueling experiment (~96g/hr) as he prepares for another record attempt at Desert Solstice. Highlights: -How consistent training turned a 15:39 5K runner into a world record holder -The “pinch point” at mile 62 — where every 100-miler is won or lost -Why Bitter switched from low-carb to high-carb fueling after 14 years -The mindset behind enjoying the process, not just the result 🏃♂️ Train with Coach Smulders Join my low ticket running community: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained/about?ref=47ab211732d9417ab1c6dfb595fa898c Apply for 1-on-1 coaching → https://wesflytrained.club/apply Follow Zach on insta → @zachbitter Follow Coach Smulders on insta → @coachsmulders
September 2, 2025 • 1:04:15
Consistency Wins: Kyle Cokinos on Performance, Efficiency, and Stackin' Days
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with an endurance junkie, family man, and founder of Stackin Days Co. Kyle and I talk through his full journey: -Growing up, family roots, and early sports -Minimal training during college -Navigating the professional world after school and eventually running his own agency -Finding his way back into training and the path to ultras & triathlon -The balance between running and lifting, and the hardest parts of hybrid training -His world record 24 hours of golf — 810 holes, 91 miles, and thousands raised for charity -Launching Stackin Days Co. and what the brand means to him -Big goals ahead regarding Ironman California 🧠 JOIN THE WESFLY COMMUNITY: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained 🚀 Coaching & Services: wesflytrained.carrd.co 📸 Kyle’s Instagram: @kidcoki 📸 Stackin Days Co: https://stackindays.com/ 📸 Instagram: @wesfly.trained @coachsmulders
August 29, 2025 • 1:03:37
Mason Newberry on ultra training in Austin Texas, conquering the Cocodona 250, & what's next for him
In this discussion, I sat down with ultra athlete Mason Newberry to explore his rapid rise in the sport, life in Austin, and what it took to complete the grueling Cocodona 250 just two years into his running journey. We talked: A deep dive into Cocodona 250 — the highs, lows, and darkest moments Mental strategies for multi-day ultras (hallucinations, sleep, doubt) Training principles, recovery methods, and key workouts that prepared him Balancing 20+ hour training weeks with full-time work What’s next on his race calendar, his long-term goals…and a whole lot more. Whether you’re curious about 200+ mile ultras or looking for inspiration to chase your own goals, this conversation delivers. 🧠 JOIN THE WESFLY COMMUNITY: 🧠 Private Community: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained 🚀 My Online Coaching Services: wesflytrained.carrd.co 📸 Instagram: @coachsmulders 📸 Community IG: @wesfly.trained 🔗 CONNECT WITH MASON: 📸 Instagram: @achievingultra 🎯 Subscribe & Like for more raw and real conversations with runners pushing the limits, plus weekly content on training, mindset, and what it actually takes to improve in this sport.
August 25, 2025 • 58:04
Waleed Suliman Life as a Pro Runner & Racing Europe ft. Waleed Suliman & Coach Smulders
In this discussion, I sat down with professional runner Waleed Suliman to dive into the reality of life at the highest level — training, racing, and living as a pro on the European circuit. We talked: The shift in training structure from Ole Miss to the pro ranks A brutal workout that sent him straight to the shadow realm What it’s like lining up against the very best in the world Staying intentional with recovery and the little things that keep him fresh The surprises of the professional lifestyle you don’t see on social media Balancing a yearly pro schedule vs. the constant grind of college racing The mindset needed when your livelihood depends on results Taking on a 50k ultra for the first time …and a whole lot more. Whether you’re a student of the sport or just curious what it really takes to thrive in professional running, this conversation has it. 🧠 JOIN THE WESFLY COMMUNITY: 🧠 Private Community: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained 🚀 My Online Coaching Services: wesflytrained.carrd.co 📸 Instagram: @coachsmulders 📸 Community IG: @wesfly.trained 🔗 CONNECT WITH WALEED: 📸 Instagram: @waleedmsuliman 🎯 Subscribe & Like for more raw and real conversations with elite runners and coaches, plus weekly content on training, mindset, and what it actually takes to improve in this sport.
August 13, 2025 • 1:10:57
Paul Stafford from BCET dropping absolute dimes with coach Smulders | Coaches RoundTable Ep. 3
In this episode, I sit down with Paul Stafford — former Florida State and University of Colorado Boulder standout — to break down the training principles, mindset shifts, and key lessons that shaped his journey from high school phenom to elite endurance coach. We cover: -How his high school training system laid the groundwork for future success -The moment he became a true student of the sport (and the first running book that changed his approach) -What he learned transitioning from high school to the collegiate level at FSU and then Boulder -The truth about FSU’s 3-workout-a-week system and his current philosophy on long runs -How altitude, experience, and precision training fueled huge leaps in his 5K & 10K times -The launch and growth of Blue Collar Endurance Training and the principles that guide it -Why he values precision in training — from lactate testing to running by feel Whether you’re a competitive runner or just curious about the science and grind behind high-level training, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply to your own running journey. 📸 Follow Paul: @paulstafford27 @bluecollaret @coachsmulders @wesfly.trained
August 6, 2025 • 52:27
Evert Silva’s Journey: From Fresno to National Champion ft. Evert Silva & Everett Smulders
In this discussion, I sat down with pro runner and NAIA national champion Evert Silva to explore the mindset, story, and training behind one of the most exciting distance runners in the game. We talked: His journey from Fresno High to racing with the pros What it was like growing up fast in a serious sport The relationship that shaped his approach to training Competing solo on the pro circuit — and thriving …and a whole lot more. Whether you're a student of the sport or just love a good underdog story, this one delivers. 🧠 JOIN THE WESFLY COMMUNITY: 🧠 Private Community: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained 🚀 My Online Coaching Services: wesflytrained.carrd.co 📸 Instagram: @coachsmulders 📸 Community IG: @wesfly.trained 🔗 CONNECT WITH EVERT: 📸 Instagram: @evertsilva6 🎯 Subscribe & Like for more raw and real conversations with elite runners and coaches, plus weekly content on training, mindset, and what it actually takes to improve in this sport.
August 4, 2025 • 1:49
July 31, 2025 • 1:08:05
Elite Coaches Break Down How to Actually Get Faster ft. Travis Mahoney & Everett Smulders
In this discussion, I sat down with former pro runner and elite coach Travis Mahoney of TR Performance to dive deep into what it really takes to succeed as an athlete. We talked: -The first coach who ever believed in him -How to train smart without burning out -Bouncing back from injuries -What separates good athletes from great ones …and a whole lot more. Whether you're chasing a PR or coaching athletes of your own, this conversation is full of gold. 🧠 JOIN THE WESFLY COMMUNITY: 🧠 Private Community: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained 🚀 My Online Coaching Services: wesflytrained.carrd.co 📸 Instagram: @coachsmulders 📸 Community IG: @wesfly.trained 🔗 CONNECT WITH TRAVIS: 📸 Instagram: @tr__performance 🌐 Website: www.tr-performance.com 🎯 Subscribe & Like for more raw and real conversations with elite runners and coaches, plus weekly content on training, mindset, and what it actually takes to improve in this sport.
