Every runner has a story, and we share those stories with a few laughs along the way. Running should be fun, and so should running podcasts.
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Kris Brown: It Keeps Your Running
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In this conversation, Ryan and Kris discuss various topics, including living in Santa Barbara, wine cellars, and their mutual friend Michael McDonald. They also touch on Kris's work with Spartan and the challenges faced by the company during the pandemic. Kris shares his perspective on the corporate entrance into trail running and the importance of…
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Noah Shaw shares his running journey and his debut at the Umstead 100-mile race. He started as a wrestler and then got into gravel biking before transitioning to running. He quickly progressed in his running career, completing a marathon and several ultras within a year. Noah joined the Tuff Running Club and found a supportive community of runners.…
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Sarah Wallace: The Southern States 200
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Sarah Wallace discusses her experience running the Southern States 200, a point-to-point 200-mile race in Alabama. She shares how she became interested in 200-mile races and why she enjoys the challenge of staying out in the woods for as long as possible. Sarah talks about the logistics and planning involved in a 200-mile race, including crewing an…
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Jen Shetler: Allergic To Running..... Seriously
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Jen Shetler discusses her experience running the Umstead 100 and her journey into ultra running. She shares her excitement about earning her first hundred mile buckle and the joy of wearing it everywhere. Jen also talks about the running community and the support and inspiration she finds among fellow runners. She opens up about her exercise-induce…
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In this conversation, Haley Shapley discusses her book 'Strong Like Her' and her own fitness journey. She talks about the process of creating the book, including the collaboration with a celebrity photographer for the stunning pictures. Haley also shares her personal experience with fitness, from playing sports in her youth to discovering the benef…
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Tim Nooney: From Climbing Walls To Breaking Through Them
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Tim Nooney discusses his transition from rock climbing to trail and ultra running, and his experience in the Asheville running community. He shares how he was drawn to the friendly and welcoming nature of the East Coast running community, particularly in Asheville, North Carolina. Tim also talks about his love for adventure and pushing his limits, …
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Joshua Ilnicki shares his experience of completing the Canebrake 200 race, shaving 15 hours off his previous finish time. He discusses the beautiful Sweetwater Creek State Park in Atlanta where the race takes place and the hallucinations he experienced during the run. Joshua explains his motivation for tackling the 200-mile distance and his affinit…
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Simon Guérard, a trail runner and content creator, discusses his journey into trail running and the importance of community support. He shares his experience of finding balance between work and running, the impact of the trail running community, and the need for realistic and relatable content in the influencer space. Simon also highlights the impo…
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Tera Pruett: Living The Trail Running Dream
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In this conversation, Tera Pruett shares her journey of living in a camper and the challenges and joys that come with it. Tera discusses the role of stress in her hair loss and how running helps her cope with stress. She shares her excitement about building a house near the Appalachian Trail and the opportunities it will provide for exploring new t…
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Amy Mower is working on a book called 'DNF Rising from the Ashes,' which is a compilation of stories by endurance athletes about the lessons learned through races they didn't finish. The book aims to shed light on the often overlooked aspect of failure in the world of endurance sports. Amy discusses the challenges of selling a book about failure in…
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Matt Silver, CEO of Alpha Project Physio and Performance, shares his running journey and the challenges he faced with injuries. He pursued a career in physical therapy to learn how to treat himself and other runners. Matt emphasizes the importance of running form and mobility in preventing injuries. He highlights the need for specialized knowledge …
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Our very own Jeff Stafford was a last minute entry into Barkley this year. Hear all about how he got into the race with 13 hours to spare, why he has wanted to run the race for years and his adventure finding pages in Frozen Head State Park. We do reveal some book locations ;) and have quite a few laughs. Jeff may not have finished a loop this year…
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In this conversation, Kara Goucher discusses her running career, the simplicity of running, the dangers of following training trends, and the charm of unpolished podcasting. They also talk about bringing back retro running fashion, the possibility of turning 'The Longest Race' into a movie, and Kara's ethical stance on Nike. In this conversation, K…
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Pat Reagan: Just Two Dudes Being Real
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The conversation between Ryan and Patrick covers various topics related to podcasting, music, and their personal experiences. They discuss their podcast setups, favorite albums and cassettes, and Patrick's background in music and the instruments he plays. They also touch on the commercialization of music and the pressure and expectations Patrick fa…
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Liz Canty: Southern Lessons Out West
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Liz Canty moved from Alabama to Colorado for the love of running and the outdoor lifestyle. She discusses the challenges of adjusting to the altitude and the differences in training and gear between the South and Colorado. Liz also talks about the benefits of humidity training and the active running community in Colorado. She shares her love for th…
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In this conversation, Rusty Smith shares his journey from being a college runner to becoming an ultra runner. He discusses the role running played in his life and how it helped him maintain a healthy weight and relieve stress. Rusty also talks about his experience as a father and the special bond he shares with his children. He then shares the joy …
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Becca Windell: Big Dreams and Golden Tickets
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In this episode, Ryan interviews Becca Windell about her recent achievement of getting a golden ticket at the Black Canyon race and her upcoming participation in the Western States race. They discuss the last mile of the Black Canyon race, the excitement of getting the golden ticket, and the cost of participating in Western States. Becca also share…
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Chad Sullivan discusses the creation of Hard Prairie magazine, a photo-first publication that aims to capture the beauty and grit of trail and ultra running. He shares his journey into the magazine business and the inspiration behind the magazine's unique approach. Chad emphasizes the importance of tangible media in a digital age and the power of a…
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Mindy Smith: Where Did All My Running Friends Go?
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In this episode, Mindy Smith shares her running journey and the challenges she faced along the way. She talks about her transition from being an ultrarunner to dealing with personal struggles and health issues. Mindy discusses the impact of addiction in her family and how it affected her own life. She also explores the feelings of becoming obsolete…
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Jonas Deichmann: Across America......Twice
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In this episode, Ryan interviews Jonas Deichmann, a professional adventurer known for his extreme endurance challenges. Jonas shares his experience of biking across the United States and running back, as well as his previous adventures around the world. They discuss the relationship between running and cycling, the benefits of cross-training, and t…
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Patrick Caron: Fast Times at the Solomon Young Guns Camp
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In this conversation, Ryan catches up with Patrick Caron after a long time. They discuss Patrick's early ultra running career, his transition to racing in Europe, and the lessons he learned from racing in Europe. Patrick shares his experiences at the Solomon Young Gun Academy and the impact it had on his racing style. They also talk about Patrick's…
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Susan Donnelly: Ultra Training Your Mind
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In this conversation, Ryan interviews Susan Donnelly, an accomplished ultra runner with over 145 100-mile finishes and 17 wins. They discuss Susan's journey into ultra running, the growth of the sport in Tennessee, and the safety concerns for women on the trails. They also explore the physical preparation and nutrition requirements for ultra runnin…
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Amy Clark: Ultra Running Magazine
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Amy Clark, the editor in chief of Ultra Running Magazine, shares her journey into ultra running and the impact it has had on her life. She discusses the joy of combining passion and paychecks, as well as the bond she shares with her father through running. Amy also highlights the rise of women in ultra running and the authenticity of athletes like …
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Rachel Blinn: When the Demons Chase You
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Rachel shares her experience of completing the H9 Fierce Dragon 200-miler, a challenging race with over 60,000 feet of elevation gain. She discusses the unique aspects of the race, including the remote and rocky trail, the unpredictable January weather, and the repetitive nature of the laps. Rachel emphasizes the importance of rest and self-care du…
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Eojin Kim: 100 Miles, No Calories
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Eojin Kim is a Doctoral Student at Harvard University and a runner. When he gets his mind into something he goes all in, and when his mother was diagnosed with cancer her doctor recommended "intermittent fasting" as part of her treatment. Wanting to support his mom and help her understand the task at hand Eojin took a deep dive into that world. Ins…
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Hunter Leininger: Florida Trail FKT Fueled By Gratitude
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Hunter Leininger, a young adventurer, shares his experiences and mindset of living life to the fullest. From growing up with adventure racing to building robot costumes and props, Hunter has always pursued his dreams at a young age. He started a business in high school and has embraced a positive mindset that allows him to overcome challenges and f…
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Lindsay Walter: The Greatest Gift I Never Knew I Needed
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Lindsay Walter, a runner with alopecia, shares her experience of running in a six-day race and how running helped her gain confidence and self-acceptance. She discusses the mental preparation required for such a challenging race and the difficulties she faced during the event. Lindsay also reflects on her journey with alopecia and how running empow…
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Hans Troyer: The Kid From Georgia Shocks The World
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Hans Troyer, a former college cross country and track runner, shares his journey into ultra running. He discusses his transition from shorter distances to longer races and the challenges he faced along the way. Hans also talks about his training approach, including the importance of threshold work and progressive long runs. He shares his experience…
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Jennifer Russo: So You Want To Run A Backyard Ultra
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Jennifer Russo, co-founder of the Empower Ultra series and the first woman to run 300 miles in a backyard ultra, shares her journey in ultra running and race directing. She discusses the rewards of race directing and the incredible moments at the finish line. Jennifer also talks about her experience in backyard ultras and provides training tips for…
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Karl Meltzer: A Slow Jog Is Better Than No Jog
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In this conversation, Ryan and Karl discuss Karl's recent running season, his mindset as a competitive runner, and his goal of completing 100 100-mile races. They also touch on unconventional fueling strategies and the mental aspect of running long distances. Karl reflects on the changes in his performance as he gets older and contemplates the poss…
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Kaylee Frederick, an 19-year-old ultra runner, shares her incredible journey of running ultras at a young age. Despite the challenges and doubts, Kaylee pushed herself to complete 31 ultras in a year, including the prestigious Badwater race. She discusses her motivations for running, the support and concerns from her parents, and the lessons she ha…
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Amy Haas: Race Across The States
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Amy Haas, a strength and running coach, shares her journey from team sports to running and her decision to run a half marathon in every state. She emphasizes the importance of strength training for runners and provides tips for getting started. Amy also discusses the growth of her Instagram account and the partnerships she has formed with companies…
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Will Sprouse: Beer, Pizza, and Over 100 100 Milers
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Will Sprouse shares his journey of completing 100 mile races and his unique approach to fueling with beer during races. He discusses the importance of setting goals and the satisfaction of crossing the finish line. Will also opens up about his experience of having a stroke and the challenges he faced during his recovery. Despite the obstacles, Will…
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Christina Couper: Choosing Your Hard and the Charleston 100
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In this conversation, Christina Couper shares her journey from equestrian to ultra runner. She discusses the parallels between horse riding and running, including the lessons learned from horses such as recovery and problem-solving. Christina also highlights the importance of perspective and gratitude in both running and life. The conversation conc…
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Chad Lasater: Setting Records at the 24 Hour World Championship
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Chad Lasater shares his experience of participating in the World 24-Hour Championship in Taiwan. He discusses the challenges of traveling long distances for a race and the impact of jet lag on performance. Chad also talks about the difficulties of adapting to different food and accommodations in a foreign country. He highlights the importance of br…
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In this conversation, Ryan Ploeckelman interviews Taggart VanEtten, a world record holder in ultra running, about his engagement and his training methods. Taggart shares his proposal story and offers marriage advice. They discuss the importance of speed work and mixing up workouts to improve performance. Taggart introduces a 16-week training plan f…
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The conversation highlights the most inspiring runners of 2023 in the ultra running community as picked by Henry Howard for runspirited.com. The runners showcased in this episode have overcome various challenges, achieved impressive performances, and served as ambassadors for the sport. The chapters cover topics such as remarkable performances, per…
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The episode starts with a Christmas party atmosphere, with the hosts and guests enjoying old fashions. They discuss the recent tornado in Clarksville and the community's response to the disaster. The conversation then shifts to Christmas gift-giving, with each participant sharing their wins and fails in finding the perfect gift for their partners. …
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Charlotte Corriher: The Marathon Costume Chick
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In this conversation, Charlotte Corriher shares her journey from running marathons in costumes to becoming an ultramarathon runner. She talks about her experience living on a boat and how it influenced her running. Charlotte discusses the sense of community in the ultra running world and the support she receives from fellow runners. She also highli…
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Janice O'Grady: Setting Records in Your 70s
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Janice O'Grady, an ultrarunner since the 1980s, discusses the evolution of the sport and her experiences. She shares stories of the small ultra-running community in the 80s and the camaraderie among runners. Janice recommends old school races and emphasizes the importance of training and competitiveness. She also talks about setting world records i…
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Wally Hesseltine: 80 Years Young and Still Crushing It
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Wally Hesseltine, an 80-year-old ultra runner, discusses his running journey and achievements. He recently set the 80-year-old 100-mile record at Tunnel Hill. Wally shares his experience and mindset during the race, as well as his motivation for setting records at his age. He talks about his lifelong passion for running and the joy he finds in part…
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Brian Boyle shares his journey as a father of a child with a critical form of congenital heart disease. He discusses the challenges and emotions of discovering his son's health issues and the impact it had on his family. Brian also highlights the healing power of running and how it has helped him cope with the difficulties of his son's condition. H…
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Andrew Buck Michael: The Running Meteorologist
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Andrew Buck Michael is an ultra runner, TV Meteorologist, and host of the fantastic podcast "Weathering the Run". We have a great conversation about how he got into ultra running, what drew him to study the Weather, and even take a behind the scenes look at what it takes to bring Central Ohio their daily forecast. Check out the "Weathering the Run"…
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Get to know a rising star in the Eastern US trail scene Madalyn Nones. From her start in Kickboxing, to hilarious first Marathon story, Madalyn's story is one full of laughs, trying new things, and finding something you really enjoy. She even breaks down her recent victory at one of the best 100 milers in the Southeast, The Pinhoti 100 in Alabama. …
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Justin Duncklee: New Hip and New Hobby
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Justin Duncklee had a run of bad luck. After taking some antibiotics, he nearly died after a one in a million reaction. After recovering from that he would start running, only to find out that his bodies reaction to the antibiotics also destroyed one of his hips, and at the age of 30 he had to get a hip replacement. Not sure he would ever be able t…
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Charlie Lawrence: 50 Mile World Record
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Charlie Lawrence just set a new World Record for the 50 mile distance at the Tunnel Hill race in Illinois. Running a mind blowing 4:48:21, and he never doubted that he could do it. Growing up the son of two athletes Charlie was a cocky kid who in Elementary School was faster than every kid on the Middle School Cross Country team. In Middle School h…
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Hunt Brumby is a perfect example of why you should never judge a book by it's cover. A loved member of the trail running community, he is now facing his toughest challenge yet, cancer. With a positive attitude, and the lessons he learned from the running community he is ready to fight. But he needs your help. John Hardin, Brian Gajus, Becca Jones a…
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Lauren Jones: Redemption at the No Business 100
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When Lauren Jones ran the No Business 100 in 2022 she was feeling fantastic, until a wrong step in the middle of the race caused an injury that had Lauren unsure if she would ever be able to run ultras again. That injury lead to a year of uncertainty, depression, and then a glimmer of hope that would have Lauren back on the trails. Not phased by th…
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Reid Burrows: You Are More Than Just A Runner
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Reid Burrows and I have a very open chat about mental illness and trail running. Having both battled it through our lives we get real about living with it and ways we have found to make it better. We also talk about making sure we have balance in life and how to make sure we don't allow our whole identity to be defined by our hobbies. I want to tha…
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Everything you have ever wanted to know about the history and stories behind the iconic Hardrock 100 are shared on this episode with RD Dale Garland. From the history of the race itself, to the hilarious story behind why runners have to kiss the rock to finish, this conversation was a blast. You will also hear how J Robert Oppenheimer, yes that Opp…
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