Jim Sweeney runs primary on the technical trails around upstate New York and New England, still loves a good old road marathon, and even ran the fastest hundred miler (13:09) in 2018. He’s also the Lead Brewer at a brewery you’ve heard me talk

Ultramarathon and Trail Running Trivia with Lydia

Aug 5th, 2021 58m 44s

Trivia with Lydia Episode Notes: Intro/outro music used with permission from David Rosales. Here’s more on The Tunnel race. More on Yiannis Kouros’ incredible feats on Davy Crockett’s Ultrarunning History Podcast. More on The Spine Race in the

Terry Miller | Lessons from DFL at Hardrock 100

Jul 22nd, 2021 1h 23m

I was DFL at #hr100 Not the result I was hoping for, but I think I learned even more this way. Been trying to get here for about 10 years. pic.twitter.com/DFWkR6zhdk — Terry Miller (@Terrysrunning) July 19, 2021 Intro/Outro music used with perm

Alek Simpson | Running Ultramarathons with Narcolepsy

Jul 16th, 2021 1h 42m

Alek Simpson has narcolepsy and cataplexy, two disorders that wouldn't seem to help his ultramarathon running. Hear him talk about the symptoms, the treatments, and how he's managing to make it all work. Also, stick around for some NATHAN and H

Torsten Heycke | Running, paddling, mapping, and more.

Jun 21st, 2021 1h 37m

Torsten Heycke is an endurance athlete who’s participated and competed in a panoply of outdoor sports. From ultramarathons like UTMB-CCC and Western States to field hockey, surfing, MTB racing, tennis, XC ski racing and triathlon, today, Torste

Noah Brautigam Interview

May 20th, 2021 1h 28m

Noah Brautigam is a Salomon sponsored trail and ultra runner who started life as a xc skier and instructor in Vermont who bounced to the West Coast and has spent the last few years in Salt Lake City. Now he and his wife are living the van life

Annie Hughes | Young Gun in Colorado

May 7th, 2021 53m 24s

Annie Hughes is a 23 year old runner living in Leadville Colorado who hasn’t finished off the podium in nearly two years. She likes big vert, technical terrain, and long hauls that push her abilities. Haven’t heard of her? Listen to this interv

Fifty Miles on Acid | Interview with Lucas Simon Drake

Mar 15th, 2021 1h 8m

Lucas Simon Drake joins me to share his experience of running a 50 mile trail ultramarathon tripping on acid. Why did he do it? How did it go? Does he see it as a PED or did in hinder his performance? Please, listen to this interview with an op

Nicole Monette Interview

Feb 4th, 2021 1h 7m

Nicole Monette started running competitively in high school and moved to ultramarathons a few years ago. She won Yeti 100 in 2020 and then last month participated in the Hoka Carbon X2 event in Arizona. During that event, Nicole finished second

Austin Bogina Interview | Fast legs and sports management

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 42m

Austin Bogina is an Olympic Trials Qualifier in the Marathon, a member of the USA 50k team, and a Ph.D candidate in the field of sports management. In this interview, we talk about growing up in small town Kansas, finding his legs in Colorado,

Sarah Biehl Interview

Dec 2nd, 2020 1h 38m

Sarah Biehl ran track and XC in both high school and college, ran an Olympics Trials Qualifying marathon, then set her eyes on her first ultramarathon. With guidance from friends in the ultra world, she ran an impressive 5th place, but most imp

Clint Welch Interview | From Rodeos to Running

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 10m

Clint Welch grew up playing football and riding bareback rodeo in California’s Central Valley and Texas. He also ran with his mom occasionally through childhood, but that bug ultimately caught up with him and now he’s an accomplished ultramarat

Sebastian Salsbury Livin’ the Dream at Fourteen

Oct 21st, 2020 1h 22m

Sebastian Salsbury is only 14 years old, but he's already run 20 ultramarathons. His adventure this past weekend is even more incredible.The post Sebastian Salsbury Livin’ the Dream at Fourteen appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Anna Frost 2020

Oct 13th, 2020 1h 19m

Anna Frost joins me to talk about role models, sponsors, kids, paddleboards, guiding, and more. Also, new shoe reviews from Lydia!The post Anna Frost 2020 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Francesca Muccini – Overall Champion at Vol State

Aug 27th, 2020 1h 28m

Francesca Muccini has run—and won–Vol State before but her performance this year at the Lazarus Lake event has been called one of the greatest multi day performances of all time. In this interview, Francesca–originally from Italy–describes her

Pam Reed Interview

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 44m

Pam Reed has run ninety six 100 milers and finished 50+ Ironman triathlons. She’s set the record for 24 hours on the track, and won–outright–Badwater two times. Most impressive to many was her 2015 Western/Hardrock/Badwater triple. All three of

Leah Yingling Interview and New Female Gear Reviews

Jun 18th, 2020 1h 26m

Leah Yingling joins me to talk about growing up with 3 competitive sister and how she found her way to the trails in the Wasatch Range. Also, gear reviews from our new reviewer Lydia!The post Leah Yingling Interview and New Female Gear Review

Jason Hardrath | The Art of FKTs | Gear Reviews with Ben

Apr 24th, 2020 1h 36m

Jason Hardrath is the King of West Coast FKTs. How and why did he transition from triathlons to solo pursuits in the mountains?The post Jason Hardrath | The Art of FKTs | Gear Reviews with Ben appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Meredith June Edwards | She’s back and stronger than ever.

Apr 13th, 2020 1h 33m

Meredith June Edwards battled a mysterious health problem until she finally found an answer. Now she's in great shape with nowhere to race!The post Meredith June Edwards | She’s back and stronger than ever. appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast

Ellie Pell | Trails and Trials

Mar 5th, 2020 1h 38m

Ellie Pell has had success in trail ultras and recently ran in the Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. How'd it go, and what's next for this native New Yorker?The post Ellie Pell | Trails and Trials appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Steeltown Runner Interview

Feb 17th, 2020 1h 51m

For those who use Twitter to get their ultramarathon and trail news, you’re likely familiar with SteeltownRunner. He adds to conversations with civil, salient, and smart commentary about some of the obscure races, records, and athletes from our

Ryan Haebe Interview | From Collegiate Success to a Tragic Accident and Back to the Trails on his Terms

Jan 24th, 2020 1h 52m

Ryan Haebe went from top collegiate runner with an OTQ to someone fighting for his life. Then he won a 55k last year in Arizona and it got me thinking if we'll see his passion and fierce talent on the MUT scene any time soon.The post Ryan Haeb

Bethany Patterson | Finding Time For the Trails

Dec 19th, 2019 1h 10m

Bethany Patterson started her running career when she took David Horton’s ultramarathon class back in 1999. (Here’s our interview with the good doc from 2013.) From his class, she learned where to run, how to run, and he supported her throughou

Grayson Murphy | Movin on up in the Trail Scene

Dec 2nd, 2019 1h 27m

Grayson Murphy has made a big name for herself in just a few short weeks. What will 2020 bring to this mountain runner from Utah?The post Grayson Murphy | Movin on up in the Trail Scene appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Sabrina Stanley | Surviving a Tough First Half to Win at Grand Raid

Nov 4th, 2019 1h 30m

No American has even stood on the podium at Grand Raid Reunion Island (and Diagonale des Fous.) The notoriously difficult hundred miler in the India Ocean has seen greats like Andrea Huser, Nathalie Mauclair, Nuria Picas, Kilian Jornet, and Fra