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- 🇨🇦CA · Fitness#6530K to 100K
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15K to 52K🎙 ~2x weekly·75 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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31K to 103K🇨🇦97%🇻🇳3% - Active Followers
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John Kelly: Barkley Lessons & Redefining Suffering
May 27, 2026
1h 05m 26s
Mike Miles: Running, Leadership, and Balance
May 12, 2026
1h 08m 51s
Mitch Dulleck: The Iditarod 350 Stories Continue
Apr 25, 2026
1h 30m 01s
JC Returns: 350 Mile Iditarod Invitational
Apr 15, 2026
1h 19m 57s
Andrea Feucht- Long COVID: Recovery and Coming Back
Mar 26, 2026
1h 07m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/27/26 | John Kelly: Barkley Lessons & Redefining Suffering | Jon & Miranda sit down with John Kelly to talk about what Barkley Marathons success really teaches you about motivation, planning, and making peace with outcomes you cannot control. We also go deep on his Appalachian Trail record attempt for Hurricane Helene recovery, how his leg stopped functioning near the end, and how he rebuilt confidence as Western States draws near. • his evolving role at Barkley from rookie to veteran • fame inside a niche sport and why intrinsic motiva... | 1h 05m 26s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Mike Miles: Running, Leadership, and Balance | Intro: This week’s guest is Mike Miles discussing what endurance sports can teach us about who we are and how we lead. With leadership coach and trail runner Mike, we trade DNF stories, dig into purpose and preparation, and make the case that balance is a real competitive advantage. This episode’s topics include: • leaving a big career and rebuilding identity through hard goals • road running versus trail running and why traditions matter • the Seattle Marathon meltdow... | 1h 08m 51s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | Mitch Dulleck: The Iditarod 350 Stories Continue | Jon and Miranda check in sharing stories from crewing the eerie Badwater Salton Sea 81-mile team race, then shift into the brutal pull of Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Invitational. Mitch Dulleck walks us through training, gear, food, and the moment he chooses safety over the finish during a stormy ITI 350 attempt. • Why extreme events become a way to prove you belong • What makes ITI different from most ultramarathons • Training in Leadville for cold weather and pulling a sled&n... | 1h 30m 01s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | JC Returns: 350 Mile Iditarod Invitational | For John Clark’s (JC) full bio revisit season 3 episode 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437656/episodes/16363345 We sit down with JC to unpack his first winter ultramarathon finish at the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350, where dragging a gear sled through Alaska’s deep cold turns basic tasks like eating and navigation into real risk. We also talk through the behind-the-scenes prep, the gear, and the small decisions that add up over ten relentless days. • what makes the Iditarod Trail In... | 1h 19m 57s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | Andrea Feucht- Long COVID: Recovery and Coming Back | We talk with Andrea Feucht about long COVID in endurance athletes and why you can look fine, keep racing, and still be nowhere near healthy. We compare relapse stories, data signals, and the hard lesson that rest and a slow return may be the only choice available to athletes. • why long COVID can look like “just getting slower” in runners • the emotional cost of being told you look fine • how athletes notice subtle post-viral changes first • using Strava exports and h... | 1h 07m 31s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Michael Morrison is Back: Prevent, Treat, and Recover from Tendinopathy | Michael Morrison from Red Hammer Rehab is back on the pod to discuss all things tendinopathy. • tendinopathy explained as a continuum from reactive to degenerative • common sites in runners including Achilles, patellar, and gluteal tendons • pain scale rules to guide training and rehab load • isometrics for fast pain relief and deshielding of lazy fibers • slow heavy strength with tempo reps and reps in reserve • soleus versus gastroc loading and why knee angle matters • plyometrics fo... | 1h 16m 36s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Katie Grossman: On Fighting to Return as a Runner | We open with life updates and stress, then welcome Katie Grossman to share a raw, relentless story about postpartum complications, medical gaslighting, a rare tumor, and the long road to a labral tear diagnosis and surgery. The goal shifts from podiums to presence, from finish lines to finding flow and community again. • why Katie’s story matters to the ultra community • we met Katie crewing at Utah 115 • Katie's early ultras, Havelina chaos and learning the hard way • the magic of hun... | 59m 50s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | Dave Scheibel - An Ultrarunner’s Wake-Up Call On Overtraining | We talk with Dave about the slow, messy slide into overtraining syndrome, the missteps that worsened it, and the practical tools that brought him back to strong, sustainable running. Along the way, we share a content warning about a graphic post-credits medical story and explain why health metrics and honest pacing matter. • Catalina 50-mile recap and the mental game on long grinds • What overtraining syndrome is and why tests look normal • Early flags: insomnia, excess sweat, dizziness, mig... | 1h 10m 18s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | 2025 Year End Recap | Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer. | 1h 05m 19s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | From Borderline Diabetic To Podium OCR: John Castle’s Late-Career Rise | A single photo can flip your life. That’s where John Castle’s story begins—49 years old, 45 pounds heavier, borderline diabetic, and staring at a version of himself he didn’t want to keep. Fast forward to today and John is a force in obstacle course racing, stacking Spartan Ultras, conquering World’s Toughest Mudder, and chasing Barkley dreams with an approach built on simplicity, routine, and a ruthless mindset. We dig into the craft behind his late-career rise. John lays out his daily hill... | 1h 00m 11s | ||||||
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| 12/4/25 | Mark Marzen - Coaching and The Long Road Of Getting Faster | We’re excited to share Mark Marzen’s story with yall. Mark has been Jon’s running coach for almost two years. His story is inspiring, choosing running, learning to coach, and slowly improving to become a fast mountain ultra runner. Check out https://www.golden-endurance.com/ for coaching and PT. === AI-Generated Description Follows === Ready for a true glow-up story from mid-pack grit to mastery? We sit down with coach and ultrarunner Mark Marzen to trace how a messy early chapter—late nights... | 1h 07m 00s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Camille Herron On Records, Neurodiversity, And Reform In Ultra Running | We're so excited to share this interview with Camille Herron with you! Camille was open and honest exploring her history, neurodiversity, and advocacy in ultra running. We hope you enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with the headlines—world records, world titles, six-day brilliance—and you might miss the real story: how Camille Herron rebuilt elite performance by honoring her body, her brain, and her boundaries. We sit down with Camille for a candid conversation that moves ... | 1h 23m 22s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Chasing Limits With Epic Bill Bradley | Join us as we discuss the life and adventures of Epic Bill Bradley, an incredible story of perseverance and pushing ones limits. Epic Bill has done some of the hardest adventures on this planet, including a triple Ironman, quad Badwater, and so much more. We only scratch the surface of Bill's stories. Hope you enjoy! You can find Bill's film (referenced in the pod) on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. We recommend a watch. Enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with a slow... | 1h 10m 20s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Pete Kostelnick - Running Across America, Mind And Miles | Join our discussion with Pete Kostelnick, Trans-continental record holder, multiple Badwater finisher, Team USA representative at the IAU 24-hour world championships, and so much more. We dive into what it takes to run these multi-day and multi-week efforts, his recent car accident recovery, and fun stories from out on the trail (or road). Enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === What if your body could learn to run 50 miles a day and get stronger after week two? We kick off with our B... | 1h 04m 23s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 |  Midpacker Podcast: First DNF and Failing Forward with Troy Meadows | Jon Eisen guest-hosts the Midpacker podcast with full-time host Troy Meadows discussing Troy's first DNF at the Dark Divide 100. Cross-posted on the Midpacker Podcast feed. Check out Troy's Midpacker Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! == AI-Generated Description Follows == Three volcanoes on the horizon. Volcanic ash underfoot. Twenty-six miles of wilderness with almost no help. We teamed up with Troy Meadows of the Mid-Packer Pod for a raw, unfiltered look at the Dark Divide 100—on... | 1h 46m 02s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  Amelia Boone - Enjoying the Journey | Join our all-encompassing discussion with World Champion OCR Racer Amelia Boone. We discuss everything from writing, where to run in Cupertino, CA, experiences at Barkley, her High Lonesome 100 finish and resulting injury, recovery from eating disorders, and her feelings on not having children. It was a powerful, honest, and open discussion that Jon loves to showcase on the podcast. Hope y'all enjoy! Check out Amelia's Substack. == AI-Generated Description Follows == A world champion who won’... | 1h 12m 26s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | The Runcations Episode, featuring Tour du Mont Blanc | Join Miranda and Jon as they discuss Run-cations (a portmanteau of Run and Vacation!) and Miranda's recent experience running the Tour du Mont Blanc. Links: More than Miles: Why Runcations are a Rising Travel Trend article on OutsideEric Lee's Blog on Adventures and National Park Runs=== AI-Generated Description Follows === Miranda and Jon dive into the world of "runcations" – vacations centered around running adventures – sharing experiences from Tour de Mont Blanc and discussing what makes ... | 1h 24m 10s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Redemption on the LA Freeway - Aaron Lozier | Join us as we chat with Aaron Lozier, who comes back to the podcast after attempting the LA Freeway for the second time. Last time, he had to be rescued via helicopter. Listen in to hear how the second attempt goes. == AI-Generated Description Follows == After being dramatically rescued from the LA Freeway last year, Aaron Lozier returns to share his redemption story on one of Colorado's most formidable mountain challenges. The LA Freeway isn't a highway in Los Angeles—it's a brutal 35-mile t... | 1h 34m 43s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | Jon Rea's Ambitious Journey | Jon Rea joins Miranda and Jon for an honest and open conversation about the problems he's encountered along his journey to become a pro runner. === AI-generated description follows === Elite ultrarunner Jon Ray takes us on an emotional journey through triumph and devastating setbacks in this raw, honest conversation about the mental side of competitive running. After methodically building his ultrarunning career to achieve a top-10 finish at Western States, Ray faced a brutal sequence o... | 1h 06m 08s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | Michael Morrison PT, DPT - Strength Training with some PEACE and LOVE | Michael Morrison PT, DPT of Red Hammer Rehab returns to continue the conversation about Strength Training that we started in January. We also cover the absolutely critical PEACE and LOVE tool for healing soft tissue injuries. Jon solo's the intro today as Miranda is off to run Tour du Mont Blanc in France, Switzerland, and Italy. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us a... | 1h 16m 39s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | Miranda's First 100 Miler at High Lonesome 100 | Miranda's back to recap her first 100 miler experience at High Lonesome 100. Her performance was incredible, and we hope you enjoy listening to the recap! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer. | 1h 08m 09s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | Jeffrey Binney - Once is Enough | Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey's journey from obesity to 100 mile ultra running. It is personally one of Jon and Miranda's favorite running films. We also talk about Jeffrey's life since Once is Enough, shopping his new book idea, and all the shenanigans out on the Pacific Crest Trail. Important: We talk spoilers in this episode, so we encourage you to watch the documentary bef... | 1h 02m 42s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 |  Miranda Williamson - Setting Intentions on San Juan Solstice | Host of the podcast, Miranda Williamson details her San Juan Solstice 50 Miler experience. We discuss how setting intentions leads to how you experience the event. Jon, who crewed and paced Miranda, discusses the things he does to be a good pacer. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Wil... | 56m 44s | ||||||
| 6/10/25 | John Calabrese - Breaking up in a Run Group | John has recently gone through a breakup within his run community, the loss of a good friend, and a dreaded running injury. All of this led him to us to share his story and hopefully provide some comfort. Show Notes: If you or someone you know is having trouble with addiction, please consider taking the AA Self-Assessment.The Badwater documentary we reference in the episode is Running on the Sun.Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. ... | 1h 12m 07s | ||||||
| 5/27/25 |  Utah 115 Recap with host Jon Eisen | Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monotonous race. Jon is open and emotional about the recent experience and we hope y'all will enjoy. Jon's full Race Report is ready on his blogJon heard about this race on the Between Two Pines PodcastJessica Turner's podcast mentioned in the episode is The Endurance StudioThanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @running... | 1h 24m 58s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.