Master Runner

Join me as I take you through the mind of a newly crowned 50 year old. Yes, it is just a number but, for me, it was a stark reminder of how fast this little stint called "life" truly is. As part of my yearlong celebration, I took on the Cruel Jewel 100, one of the most grueling 100-milers on the east coast! It lived up to its "cruel" reputation but was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, especially since I got to share the experience with a good friend of mine. It's not always where you are, but who you're with. The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104-mile foot race which takes place in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest of the North Georgia Mountains. The race comes equipped with rocks, roots, waterfalls, lush green hardwood forests, spectacular wildlife and 33,000 feet of climbing along the way! I'll walk you through my preparation and race day highs/lows along this extremely memorable 34 hour 23 minute journey.

Ever wonder what it's like to run a 200-miler? Join another conversation, and encore appearance, with Amy Adams as she offers answers to all your questions! Should I ever venture out into the world of 200s, I'll be sure and watch the first season of MacGyver from 1985 and pay special attention to any ditches and tents he makes!! Enjoy!

As a child, Patrick, a newly minted master runner at the age of 41, remembers countless days accompanying his dad on his track workouts. While runnning up and down the bleachers as his dad sped around the track, his father's dedication, hard work and enjoyment was never lost on him, and those attributes became the foundation for the man he is today. Now a father himself, Patrick continues instilling these values in his own children through his constant dedication, hard work and enthusiasm toward running. While his family shares some of his love for running, he also wants them to know the more important part is to just enjoy this stint down here called life.

I decided to "virtually" head overseas and talk with this amazing human being! Paul has had a successful career in addition to being an acclaimed author, most recently with his novel "Mr. Gupta Goes to Sea". But the journey leading up to this phase of his life has been everything but easy. Paul, like many of us, has battled his share of demons and has found solace and empowerment over the years through running. Sit back and prepare to laugh a little and be inspired by his message. Also check out his website below and offer some virtual support as he sets out to do his first 100k next month! www.paulcomerford.com

John decided to run his first ultra, The Barkley Fall Classic, back in 2017 and hasn't looked back since! Ultra Signup will show you how he's completed nearly 100 races over the past 5 years and an insanely busy race schedule this year, but it doesn't tell how much heart this amazing guy has. Now 42, John, as with so many of us, enjoys both the physical and mental benefits that come along with running and has used it to get through some challenging points in his life. In this episode, he shares with us the "WHY" and what keeps him motivated to never rest on his laurels and challenge himself each and every day!

Wally, at the age of 78, has completed 211 ultras, including 28 100-milers with his most recent one being in November of 2021! He's also completed 56 marathons with over 580 races under his belt. But the accomplishment he's most proud of is his racing streak of running at least one race every month since 1981! Join me as we learn more about what drives him and what he's learned over his 40 years of running!