Sleep, 200-Milers and the Art of Ultrarunning with Ian Sharman
The Becoming Ultra is all about that first Ultra. We follow other runners training for their first Ultra, interview race directors of Ultra'...
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Becoming Ultra
The Becoming Ultra is all about that first Ultra. We follow other runners training for their first Ultra, interview race directors of Ultra's, talk training tips, and just about anything for...
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20 of 122 episodesFrom Too Scared to Start to a World Record with Meg Eckert
Meg Eckert once trained for a 5K and was too afraid to show up at the starting line. Now she's one of the best multi-day runners in the worl...
Health, Fitness and the Bullsh*t We're Sold with Dr. Nick Tiller
Dr. Nick Tiller is an exercise physiologist, researcher, author, and longtime endurance athlete with a strong interest in one question: how...
Behind Tunnel Hill, Barkley and 20 Years of Race Directing with Steve Durbin
Steve Durbin has spent more than 20 years creating races, welcoming runners, solving problems behind the scenes, and building events that pe...
Your Mind Is Part of the Training with Neal Palles
Neal Palles knows the mental side of endurance sport from a few different angles. He's an ultrarunning coach, licensed clinical social worke...
When the Finish Line Is Over - Tim Gorichanaz on Western States, Post-Race Blues and What Comes Next
Tim Gorichanaz didn't grow up athletic. His path into running started with a family 5K, moved quickly into marathons, and eventually led to...
From Hating Running to Ultrarunning with Blake Nations
Blake Nations used to joke that he'd only run if it was raining and he needed to get to his car. A couple of years later, he's finished his...
The 650 Volunteers Behind Hardrock 100 with Bill Schum
Hardrock 100 puts just 146 runners into one of the most remote and demanding mountain races in ultrarunning. Supporting them requires approx...
The Last Finisher Matters. Celebrating the Back of the Pack with Mandy Hansel
Finishing last isn't the same as failing. Ultrarunner and race director Mandy Hansel shares what her DFL finishes have taught her about cour...
Pacing Smarter for Your Next Ultra with UltraPacer Founder Danny Murphy
How fast should you actually be moving at mile 20, 50 or 80 of an ultra? Danny Murphy is an ultrarunner, engineer and the founder of UltraPa...
Run for the Long Haul: Dr. Mandy Riehl on Injuries, Strength and Staying in the Sport
Dr. Mandy Riehl is a chiropractor, former Division I runner, trail and ultrarunner, and high school cross-country coach who works extensivel...
"I Did It" - Matt Lamos and the Mission Behind Down with Running
Ultrarunner and Down with Running founder Matt Lamos shares how his daughter Lilly inspired a mission to help individuals with special needs...
Better Fueling, Better Training with Alex Larson
Many endurance athletes spend plenty of time thinking about what to eat during a race but far less time considering whether they're eating e...
254 100-Milers Later: Why Mike Smith Keeps Coming Back
Mike Smith has completed 254 hundred-mile races, but his running journey began with a simple promise to run the Disney Marathon with a cowor...
Take a Bet on Yourself with Trail Sisters Founder Gina Lucrezi
Trail running can be intimidating, even if you are already an experienced runner. When Gina Lucrezi first moved from track to trail, she app...
Managing The Heat: Training & Race-Day Strategies with Liza Howard
In this episode, Scott talks with ultrarunner and coach, Liza Howard about how endurance athletes can train, race, and stay safe in hot cond...
Injury, Recovery, and Running for Life with Dr. Kevin R. Stone
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kevin Stone for a conversation about injury, recovery, and what runners can do to stay active for the l...
The Ultimate Guide to Crewing an Ultra with Sandra Bullock Smith
In this episode, we're talking all things ultra race crewing with Sandra Bullock Smith, author of Crewing for an Ultra Run: Start to Finish...
The Ultimate Foot Care Guide for Ultra Runners with Dr. Tonya Olson
In this episode, Dr. Tonya Olson shares expert insights on foot care for ultra runners, covering common issues, prevention strategies, and e...
Exploring Colorado's Hidden Gem: The West Elk Wilderness Race
Join us as we explore the scenic West Elk Wilderness with race director Ben Graves. Discover the race details, the stunning landscape of Pao...