Cele mai bune The Ultra Running Guys podcast-uri (2024)

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Episode 141: Jeff, Jeremy & Steve - The Final Episode 1:30:08

2M ago1:30:08

1:30:08

This episode is about you, the listener, and the rest of the Ultra Running Guys family. And the gratitude that we have for all you have given us, and for allowing us to join forces with you on this epic journey. Because of you, we have learned so much, met people and built friendships that we never would have otherwise, and somehow managed to eclip…

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Episode 140: Randi Zuckerberg - Returning to Running, The Zion 100 Mile Challenge & The Cocodona 250! 1:15:52

2M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Randi Zuckerberg is our last guest before releasing our farewell episode, and holy crap was she epic! After a 20 year hiatus, Randi returned to running in early 2023, jumped into her first 50 mile ultra in November of 2023 and now, less than a year later, has added two, 200 mile races to her calendar with the Cocodona 250 in May of 2025 and the Big…

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Episode 139: Lisa McFadden - Barkley, Western States & The Third Circle of Hell! 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

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Lisa McFadden is an amazingly accomplished runner with over 100 ultras completed, including twenty 100 milers. She is also one of only a handful of people on the planet to complete the Triple Crown of the Last Annual Tennessee Journey runs, put on by that evil genius and previous guest Lazarus Lake, which is comprised of the Vol State (314 miles wh…

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Episode 138: Chris Sherwood - Running For Heroes, Western States & The Cocodona 250 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

We officially met Chris Sherwood at the recent Loopy Looper where he finished the grueling 100 mile event, overcoming the relentless heat and humidity to cross the finish line in 27:42 minutes. And while he ran in college at Georgia Southern University where he logged a 28:30 8K (that is a 5:44 per mile pace for just under 5 miles for anyone who ca…

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Episode 137: Chris Rice - Loopy Looper, Spartathlon & The Arizona Monster 300 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

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Chris Rice got his start as an adventure racer and has since racked up more than 90 events on UltraSignup. We were lucky enough to shake hands with him recently at the Loopy Looper 100 miler where we witnessed his sub 24 hour finish , teaming up with prior guest Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi to tough out the last 3 hours of the race. And to hint at the …

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Episode 136: Race Spotlight - Mines of Spain 100 43:24

3M ago43:24

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After over a year of race spotlights, we must confess. This is the first race spotlight for a race in Iowa. And, we are so grateful that this one was recommended to us as it was flying under the radar, but no more. The Mines of Spain 100 takes place in Dubuque, Iowa in October and sells out each year, so if you want to run this one, you may have to…

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Episode 135: John Maynard - Coma Recovery, Life Rules & The Angeles Crest 100 1:36:19

3M ago1:36:19

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John Maynard appears to be the perfect combination of ultra experience and positive mindset. On the running side, he figured out pretty early on that he was built for endurance, covering 18 miles in the 5th grade to win a season pass to Great America. And he has continued to develop that endurance to the point that he just toed the starting line of…

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Episode 134: Race Spotlight - Rio Del Lago 100 35:29

3M ago35:29

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REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! We wanted to tell you this first, in case you didn't read all the way to the bottom. If you want to register for the 2024 Rio Del Lago 100m or the 50k, you can get a 15% discount when you register using the code URGRIO and is good through Oct 25, 2024.About the race... the Rio Del Lago 100m starts at Folsom Lake Recreation Ar…

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Episode 133: Natasha Swartley - Foot Care, Self-Doubt and the Tahoe 200! 1:22:00

4M ago1:22:00

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Tasha Swartley, AKA "Thor," probably has the most unique set of skills out of anyone we have ever talked to. Not only is she a retired Navy Veteran who made a living loading bombs on jets, but she is also a Wilderness certified EMT who specializes in treating foot and other medical issues for ultra trail athletes. She has made a name for herself as…

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Episode 132: Race Spotlight - Cape Fear 24 Hour 34:17

4M ago34:17

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Variety is the name of the game in the ultra world. Located in the town of Lillington NC, which is about an hour outside of Raleigh is the Cape Fear 24 Hour endurance run. The looped course is asphalt paved, flat, with one small incline, measures 0.59 mile and is USATF certified/sanctioned. To get a picture of this location, it will remind you of w…

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Episode 131: Rebecca Scott - Rocky Raccoon 100, Being DFL, and Taking On The Speedgoat 50K! 1:10:07

4M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Rebecca Scott is a fighter! A quick scan of her UltraSignup will definitely show that she’s tough, with a podium finish in 12 of the 27 listed events, but what it won’t show you are the obstacles that she has had to overcome to get here. Because the truth is that life is not always fair, and adversity is not evenly distributed, but she is a glaring…

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Episode 130: Race Spotlight - Sulphur Springs Trail Race 42:29

4M ago42:29

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This is our FIRST race spotlight for a race that takes place outside of the US. This race is the largest trail race, the largest ultra, and the oldest ultra in Canada. And, as of May 2024, the first ever Western States Qualifying race based out of Ontario. The Sulphur Springs Trail race takes place on the trails of the Dundas Valley Conservation ar…

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Episode 129: Nolan McKenna - Sub-3 HR 50K, The Kettle Moraine 100 & "It's You Against You!" 1:15:33

4M ago1:15:33

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Nolan McKenna currently holds the Top Performance in North America in 2024 for the 50K distance with an astounding finish time of 2:58:54, which equates to a mind boggling average pace of about 5:46 a mile for 31 miles. And we were super excited to talk with him about his first 100 mile attempt at the Kettle Moraine 100, as well as find out what pu…

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Episode 128: Race Spotlight - Long Haul 100 42:44

5M ago42:44

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We are heading down to Florida for this one. The Long Haul 100 miler consists of 6, 16.7 mile loops and runners have 32 hours to complete the race. However, this race is also a Western States qualifier, so if you finish this race in under 30 hours, you also earn your ticket to the Western States lottery. The race takes place in January each year, s…

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Episode 127: Jeff Browning - Nutrition, Longevity and Pushing Through Adversity 1:34:19

5M ago1:34:19

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Jeff Browning is currently ranked 2nd in the world for most 100 mile career wins, having competed in over 200 ultras and standing at the top of the Podium for races like Hardrock, Bighorn 100, HURT 100, and so many more. He has been named in the top 10 ultra runners of the year an astounding 8 times, and at age 52, is the oldest male to ever be ran…

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Episode 126: Race Spotlight - In the Heat of the Night 100k 31:15

5M ago31:15

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It is not often that you stumble across the first of anything these days. But through the course of this episode, we learned a fun fact. This race was the first 100k race distance to be held in the state of Alabama. In the Heat of the Night 100k takes place in the Talladega Forest, in Anniston, Alabama. Not only is the first 100k in Alabama, but, a…

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Episode 125: Cruel Jewel 50 Recap with Jeff and Jeremy 1:12:04

5M ago1:12:04

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On May 18, we took on the grueling Cruel Jewel 50 miler, which is actually a 57.5 mile trek through the Georgia mountains with 17K feet of climbing! It was beautiful, it was awesome, and it was tough! And as it turned out for both of us, our race ended just past the 50K mark. Check out the full episode to hear how we prepared, what went well, and w…

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Episode 124: Race Spotlight - Warriors Ultra Run 29:46

6M ago29:46

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We all know that Ultras come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There is only one common denominator, an ultra, by definition is any race over 26.2 miles. In our race spotlights over the past year, we have never covered a race like this one. We first heard about this race from our good friend Michelle Goldberg who connected us with the race director…

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Episode 123: Aaron Stacy - Going Primal, Staying Humble, and Making Others Your Why 1:16:14

6M ago1:16:14

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Aaron Stacy is a certified badass. And while he is probably likely to get mistaken for a muscle and fitness model vs a trail and ultra runner, there is no question that this guy is a monster on the course. But it wasn’t always that way. As a lifelong law enforcement officer, running was not part of the picture until 2016, when, following the loss o…

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Episode 122: Race Spotlight - Cowboy 200 31:41

6M ago31:41

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We LOVE episode recommendations for race spotlights or for guests on the show. And that is how we first heard of this race out of Nebraska. The Cowboy 200 was recommended by our friend Tyler (@crimsontyler88). On to the race, the Cowboy 200 is a point-to-point 200-mile footrace along the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska. This is a rails-to-trails course an…

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Episode 121: Melissa Londry - Community, Hallucinations & The 240 Mile Tridge to Bridge 1:15:05

6M ago1:15:05

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Melissa Londry ran her first 50K back in 2015, but it was during COVID that she really got warmed up, knocking out her first 100 miler as a virtual race and then completing an astounding 45 UltraSignup events since Feb of 2020, which doesn’t even include other monster efforts such as the 240 mile Tridge to Bridge which is an unofficial and unsuppor…

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Episode 120: Race Spotlight - Daytona 100 31:36

7M ago31:36

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The DAYTONA 100 is a point to point race that starts from Jacksonville Beach and goes south to Ponce Inlet, which is about 10 miles south of Daytona. The course is flat and is a solid choice for a first ultra or to set a PR. The race is run on pavement, so this is not a 100 miles of running on the sand down the coast. If you hear Florida and think,…

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Episode 119: Todd Bogdaschewskyi - From Addiction & Depression To 100 Miles! 1:15:45

7M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

After realizing he had become the guy that parents warned their kids to stay away from, Todd Bogdaschewskyi joined the Marines to make something of himself. But as a mortuary affairs specialist, Todd came face to face with atrocities that most humans will never have to face, and he eventually found himself depressed, deep in addiction, and grossly …

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Episode 118: Race Spotlight - Mamba 100 40:43

7M ago40:43

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For today's race spotlight, we are heading to Memphis, Tennessee to take a look at the Mamba 100. The race is run mostly on single track with minimal elevation gain, which should make for a relatively faster course for the 100 mile distance. The course is a looped course with each loop being 14.3 miles. For everyone doing trail math right now, that…

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Episode 117: Trey Morrison - Running 100 Miles In All 50 States! 1:22:36

7M ago1:22:36

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Trey Morrison has been on quite the journey. After a high school injury ended his sports aspirations, he found himself in a deep dark hole fueled by drugs, alcohol, and self hatred. And then, after losing his brother a few years ago, he hit rock bottom, and decided he only had 2 options. Suicide, or faith. Luckily for us, he chose faith and in Dece…

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Episode 116: Race Spotlight - Pony Express Trail Run 34:31

8M ago34:31

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For ultra runners that are history buffs, this is the perfect combo. A race event that has a 50 mile and 100 mile option that allows runners to travel back in time to run along a portion of the historic Pony Express trail. The race takes place in Western Utah along a course that is very remote. The course is 100% dirt road and only has about 3000 f…

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Episode 115: Scott Perry - Failure, Community And Finding The Hardest 50K In The US 1:12:32

8M ago1:12:32

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Scott Perry seems to be just about everywhere. During his buildup for the 2024 Georgia Death Race, he has been seen running, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, pacing, crewing, sweeping a course, and maybe even mountain biking, usually with friends, some of which he probably just met that day. And following GDR, Scott is on a mission to find the HARDES…

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Episode 114: Race Spotlight - Loopy Looper 24:20

8M ago24:20

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Family! That's what this race, the Loopy Looper, feels like to us. We have had 6 of our previous guests run this race at some point and all have talked about it in some way, shape or form. So, we figured, it is time for us to get to know the Race Directors themselves. The race itself has 12 hour, 24 hour, a 100 mile and a relay option for those loo…

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Episode 113: Chase Price - From Hating To Run to Winning The Uwharrie 100 1:14:05

8M ago1:14:05

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Prior to COVID, Chase Price was a gym rat who hated to run. But after putting in some time and targeting a few half marathons, he decided to "do something crazy" and set a personal goal of finishing a 100 Mile race. And boy, did he! Chase blazed through his first 100 miler at Blackbeard's Revenge, finishing in 16 hours and 17 minutes, claiming 2nd …

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Episode 112: Race Spotlight - Jigger Johnson 31:24

8M ago31:24

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.We have featured a few of the races put on by Aravaipa running…

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Episode 111: Howie Stern - Hardrock, Cactus and WTF Moments 1:16:16

9M ago1:16:16

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Howie Stern is known for his work behind the camera, capturing some of the sport's most iconic moments. But many people don't know he has been running ultras since 1999, with 10 Hardrock 100 finishes, 9 Angeles Crest 100 finishes, and many more.We had the honor of sitting down to hear about Howie's personal running journey, his most memorable momen…

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Episode 110: Race Spotlight - Route 66 UltraRun 32:56

9M ago32:56

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With these Race Spotlight episodes, our goal is to introduce a race to the Ultra Running Guys family, but, it is also not every day that you get to have as a guest, one of the legends of the sport. There is nothing cooler than to be able to learn about a race that is also hosted by a legend.Let us tell you about the race first. Today we are talking…

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Episode 109: Diana Gorder - From "Impossible" to 117 Miles in 24 Hours 1:09:20

9M ago1:09:20

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As recently as 2022, Diana Gorder believed that running 100 miles was a personal impossibility, an iconic feat reserved for the ultra fit. And then within a year, she set the course record at the 2022 Nutcracker Endurance Run 12 Hour (75 miles), took 1st place female at the 2023 Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Miler (18:44:08), and set another course reco…

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Episode 108: Race Spotlight - Javelina Jundred 31:04

9M ago31:04

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.On this episode, we want to welcome you to the world of Javeli…

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Episode 107: Jake Jackson - From the 24 Hour World Championships to The Cocodona 250 1:01:59

10M ago1:01:59

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Jake Jackson started out as a smoker who could afford to drop an extra 30 pounds and transformed himself into one of the best endurance runners on the planet! He has competed for Team USA twice at the 24-Hour World Championships and after taking on the Black Canyons Ultras 100 Mile Challenge, he will be gearing up for the longest challenge of his l…

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Episode 106: Race Spotlight - Blackbeard's Revenge 100 34:40

10M ago34:40

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.Not every race is a vacation, but there are some races that ar…

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Episode 105: Ed Kennedy - Umstead, Uwharrie & Last Man Standing - "You Only Fail When You Quit" 1:11:58

10M ago1:11:58

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Ed Kennedy is kind, tough, and has 100% earned our respect. From The Umstead 100 to The Uwharrie 100 to the Southern Tour Last Man Standing, we had tons to talk about. And he brought so much value! Take us on your long run to hear how Ed knocked 4 minutes off his aerobic running pace, how he worked through multiple setbacks on his journey to conque…

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Episode 104: Race Spotlight - Mogollon Monster 100 37:19

10M ago37:19

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.This episode presents to you a monster of a race out of Easter…

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Episode 103: Lazarus Lake - The Making Of A Legend 1:12:52

11M ago1:12:52

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The Legend Himself! Few people have impacted the sport of ultrarunning like Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake. It was an absolute honor to sit down with him and chat not only about the races that have made him known around the world, but also his personal journey into running and race directing. Tune in to hear about his overnight Christmas runs, how…

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Episode 102: Race Spotlight - Cruel Jewel 100 43:31

11M ago43:31

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One word. Carnage!Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.This week, we take a look at the Cruel Jewel…

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Episode 101: Jameson Collins - From 50K To The Triple Crown 1:29:48

11M ago1:29:48

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After years as a busted up runner who seemed to constantly be facing injury, Jameson Collins had a life changing moment in 2021 that sent him on a trajectory to signing up for a marathon, then a 50K and then...the MOAB 240. In 2023, less than 2 years after his epiphany, Jameson finished 2nd overall for the combined times of the Triple Crown of 200s…

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Episode 100: Race Spotlight - Cocodona 250 33:14

11M ago33:14

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Adventure Awaits!Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. Well a 250 mile race is one helluva big step and we invite you to go on that trip with us. The Cocodona 250 debuted in 2021 and has been a huge success from day one. This race is 250.1 miles. You have 125 hours to finish. The overall elevation ga…

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Episode 99: Sandra Bullock Smith - Crewing An Ultra Run Start To Finsih 1:02:58

11M ago1:02:58

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Sandra Bullock Smith knows better than anyone how to crew an ultra. After supporting her husband Mike to over two hundred 100-Mile races, her experience is second to none and luckily for us, she has shared all that experience in her new book titled "Crewing An Ultra Run Start To Finish." And it is awesome!We sat down with Sandra to pick her brain a…

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Episode 98: Race Spotlight - Yeti 100 43:55

12M ago43:55

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Welcome to the Yeti Army!The Yeti 100 is one of those races that just needs to be experienced. When it comes to community and a sense of family, the Yeti trail races are top notch. Both of us have finished this race and both of us have DNF'ed it. So, we speak from experience when we tell you that this 100 is one of those that needs to be on your li…

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Episode 97: Walker Higgins - Spartathlon, Rhabdo and Elite Level Grit 1:19:49

12M ago1:19:49

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Walker Higgins is an animal. An adventure racer turned ultra runner, he has taken on some of the world's toughest races. His most recent adventure took him to the heart of Greece for the 153 mile Spartathlon, where he fought valiantly for an incredible finish, but soon found himself in a hospital with extreme rhabdo. We dig into what happened, why …

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Episode 95: Matt and Paul Murray - From 5Ks to 200 Mile Ultras 1:02:36

12M ago1:02:36

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Matt and Paul Murray are twin brothers who have finished 4 of the 5 200 mile races that they have attempted. But before jumping into the Tahoe 200 in 2018, they had never raced more than a 5K...and to this day they have never tackled an ultra less than 200 miles. 🤔 Want to hear how they have done it and why? Take us on your long run and be sure to …

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Episode 96: Race Spotlight - Black Canyon 100k 26:31

1y ago26:31

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Before we even get into it the race, we touched on the World Trail Majors that had been announced one day before this recording and when opportunity presents itself, well, you ask. So that's what we did. In today's show we are focusing on the Black Canyon 100k. The race takes place in February, in Arizona, and is a point to point race along the Bla…

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Episode 94: Race Spotlight - Frigid Fox 31:31

1y ago31:31

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Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. Races can come in all different types of formats with varying distances, duration, and locations. Training for ultras often includes considerations for heat training, elevation, and al…

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Episode 93: Avery Matthews - The Grindstone 100 And Finding Out What You Are Made Of 1:02:05

1y ago1:02:05

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Avery Matthews is one of the kindest human beings you will ever come across. She is also one of the toughest. We sat down with her shortly after her agonizing DNF at mile 99 of the Grindstone 100 and got a chance to see what makes her tick. To say it was inspiring would be a major understatement. Avery will just so happen to be hitting the course a…

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Episode 92: Race Spotlight - Beast of the East 100 31:05

1y ago31:05

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Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. We joke a lot on the main show about the fact that we live on the east coast of NC and it is pancake flat. BUT, we do have a race that is about 4 hours away from us that is anything bu…

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