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Episode 141: Jeff, Jeremy & Steve - The Final Episode
Oct 5, 2024
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Episode 140: Randi Zuckerberg - Returning to Running, The Zion 100 Mile Challenge & The Cocodona 250!
Sep 28, 2024
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Episode 139: Lisa McFadden - Barkley, Western States & The Third Circle of Hell!
Sep 21, 2024
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Episode 138: Chris Sherwood - Running For Heroes, Western States & The Cocodona 250
Sep 14, 2024
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Episode 137: Chris Rice - Loopy Looper, Spartathlon & The Arizona Monster 300
Sep 7, 2024
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| 10/5/24 | ![]() Episode 141: Jeff, Jeremy & Steve - The Final Episode | This episode is about you, the listener, and the rest of the Ultra Running Guys family. And the gratitude that we have for all you have given us, and for allowing us to join forces with you on this epic journey. Because of you, we have learned so much, met people and built friendships that we never would have otherwise, and somehow managed to eclipse 206,000 downloads over the life of the show. And for a couple of guys who were blown away when we hit 50 downloads, trying to figure out who in the world besides our wives and moms would actually take the time to listen, it feels like quite the accomplishment. But again, the credit is yours. And for that, we can’t say THANK YOU enough. And so, for our final show, we are going back to where it all started, bringing back the man who was the catalyst for our first Podcast, and has since become a lifelong friend. Join Steve Epifano as he helps us walk down memory lane and hopefully gracefully close out the Final episode of The Ultra Running Guys Podcast. We appreciate you and remember, when in doubt, Just Show Up. | — | ||||||
| 9/28/24 | ![]() Episode 140: Randi Zuckerberg - Returning to Running, The Zion 100 Mile Challenge & The Cocodona 250! | Randi Zuckerberg is our last guest before releasing our farewell episode, and holy crap was she epic! After a 20 year hiatus, Randi returned to running in early 2023, jumped into her first 50 mile ultra in November of 2023 and now, less than a year later, has added two, 200 mile races to her calendar with the Cocodona 250 in May of 2025 and the Bigfoot 200 just 3 months later in August of 2025. She has already amassed an impressive resume with finishes in the Sean Obrien 50K, The NYC Trail Mix 50 Miler, Loopy Looper 24 hour, and recently completed the Zion 100 Mile Challenge. And that doesn’t count the marathons and other events she has sprinkled in along the way. The episode goes live at 5:00 AM EST on 9/28 so take us on your long run to hear how Randi has progressed so quickly, what she is doing to prepare for her upcoming challenges, and why she believes that running is for everyone. Enjoy! | — | ||||||
| 9/21/24 | ![]() Episode 139: Lisa McFadden - Barkley, Western States & The Third Circle of Hell! | Lisa McFadden is an amazingly accomplished runner with over 100 ultras completed, including twenty 100 milers. She is also one of only a handful of people on the planet to complete the Triple Crown of the Last Annual Tennessee Journey runs, put on by that evil genius and previous guest Lazarus Lake, which is comprised of the Vol State (314 miles which she has completed twice), The Last annual Heart of the South (340 miles), and culminating in The Last Annual Third Circle of Hell race which was an astonishing 371 miles. And if that wasn’t enough, she took on the 2024 Barkley Marathons with 3 weeks notice for entry and then toed the line at Western States where she missed the official time cutoff at a heartbreaking 98 miles into the race, but still continued on to finish the legendary course. Take us on your long run to hear our incredible conversation with Lisa and soak in all the value that she provides. Enjoy the episode! | — | ||||||
| 9/14/24 | ![]() Episode 138: Chris Sherwood - Running For Heroes, Western States & The Cocodona 250 | We officially met Chris Sherwood at the recent Loopy Looper where he finished the grueling 100 mile event, overcoming the relentless heat and humidity to cross the finish line in 27:42 minutes. And while he ran in college at Georgia Southern University where he logged a 28:30 8K (that is a 5:44 per mile pace for just under 5 miles for anyone who can’t convert that quick), life happened and he took a long break from running until 2018, at which time he made the wise decision to jump straight into a 50K, despite never having run or raced more than 13 miles. But he apparently learns quick, and in 2022 he toed the line at Western States, having earned an unlikely entry from a single ticket following his finish at Canal Corridor 100 in late 2021. But forget those short races, because he is currently gearing up to make the jump to the world of 200s with the Cocodona 250 in May of 2025. So take us on your long run to hear how he got our attention, why he runs with a picture of some very special people on his back, and what his training looks like as he faces down Cocodona. Enjoy! | — | ||||||
| 9/7/24 | ![]() Episode 137: Chris Rice - Loopy Looper, Spartathlon & The Arizona Monster 300 | Chris Rice got his start as an adventure racer and has since racked up more than 90 events on UltraSignup. We were lucky enough to shake hands with him recently at the Loopy Looper 100 miler where we witnessed his sub 24 hour finish , teaming up with prior guest Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi to tough out the last 3 hours of the race. And to hint at the grit this guy has, the Loopy Looper was just 10 days after his 4th Badwater 135 finish. He is now preparing for the 153 mile Spartathlon on September 28, and then The Arizona Monster 300 in April 0f 2025. So plug in to hear what makes him tick and how he is approaching a 300+ mile challenge. Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Final Countdown | — | ||||||
| 8/24/24 | ![]() Episode 135: John Maynard - Coma Recovery, Life Rules & The Angeles Crest 100 | John Maynard appears to be the perfect combination of ultra experience and positive mindset. On the running side, he figured out pretty early on that he was built for endurance, covering 18 miles in the 5th grade to win a season pass to Great America. And he has continued to develop that endurance to the point that he just toed the starting line of the Angeles Crest 100, which was his 3rd 100 mile event in the last 10 months. And we are just as excited to dive into mindset with this guy because he comes across as one of the most positive, encouraging individuals that we have connected with in the space. So stick around to hear how he got into ultra, the powerful rules that he lives by, and all the juicy, painful details of his recent ultra experiences. Enjoy the episode! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Final Countdown - September 14, 2024 | — | ||||||
| 8/17/24 | ![]() Episode 134: Race Spotlight - Rio Del Lago 100 | REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! We wanted to tell you this first, in case you didn't read all the way to the bottom. If you want to register for the 2024 Rio Del Lago 100m or the 50k, you can get a 15% discount when you register using the code URGRIO and is good through Oct 25, 2024. About the race... the Rio Del Lago 100m starts at Folsom Lake Recreation Area in the Sierra-Nevada Foothills, and travels across woodlands, meadows, across bridges and creeks. The variety of the terrain is something that both veteran runners and those tackling their first 100 miler will enjoy. The course starts off relatively flat, and gets most of its elevation in the second half which tops out under 14,000 feet of gain/loss. The race takes place on November 2 and is the LAST qualifying race on the 2024 calendar to get your ticket for the 2025 Western States lottery for those finishing in the 30 hour cutoff. Joining us today to talk about her race is the RD, Julie Fingar, who is no stranger to the ultra running community, and has over 90 races on ultrasignup to her own credit. Race spotlight recommended by Doug Crumley Photo: Jesse Ellis Photography @letswanderphotography Rio Del Lago 100 Information Race website: http://www.rio100mile.com/ Registration: Rio Del Lago 100 IG: @norcalultras Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Final Countdown - September 14, 2024 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys | — | ||||||
| 8/10/24 | ![]() Episode 133: Natasha Swartley - Foot Care, Self-Doubt and the Tahoe 200! | Tasha Swartley, AKA "Thor," probably has the most unique set of skills out of anyone we have ever talked to. Not only is she a retired Navy Veteran who made a living loading bombs on jets, but she is also a Wilderness certified EMT who specializes in treating foot and other medical issues for ultra trail athletes. She has made a name for herself as the Destination Trail Races EMT and probably helped get a few of you busted up 200 mile runners out of the aid station and back out on the trail. And she has recently launched her own independent company as the Thor Trail Race Medic so keep an eye out for her at an ultra near you. Plug into to hear all about the crazy things she has encountered as a trail medic, what tips she has for us to avoid having to spend time in her chair at our next race, and also how she is preparing to take on her own first 200 mile run at the Tahoe 200 in 2025. Enjoy the episode! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Final Countdown - September 14, 2024 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys | — | ||||||
| 7/27/24 | ![]() Episode 131: Rebecca Scott - Rocky Raccoon 100, Being DFL, and Taking On The Speedgoat 50K! | Rebecca Scott is a fighter! A quick scan of her UltraSignup will definitely show that she’s tough, with a podium finish in 12 of the 27 listed events, but what it won’t show you are the obstacles that she has had to overcome to get here. Because the truth is that life is not always fair, and adversity is not evenly distributed, but she is a glaring example that even in the face of overwhelming odds, we all have the power to persevere. And in her case, to share extra positivity with those around her. Her goal at every ultra is to bring a smile to someone in the race, Because, in her own words, “You have no idea what someone has struggled with, and if you can bring a little light to their darkness, you are doing well.” So plug into to hear her inspiring story, why her kids had to kick her out of the car at Mile 80 of the Rocky Raccoon 100, and what type of race she swears to never do again after a recent, hard fought DFL experience. And also, a huge congrats for just taking on the Speedgoat 50K! Hard fought and well deserved! Be sure to give her a follow on IG at @rscott_ocrmomma! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Final Countdown - September 14, 2024 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys | — | ||||||
| 7/13/24 | ![]() Episode 129: Nolan McKenna - Sub-3 HR 50K, The Kettle Moraine 100 & "It's You Against You!" | Nolan McKenna currently holds the Top Performance in North America in 2024 for the 50K distance with an astounding finish time of 2:58:54, which equates to a mind boggling average pace of about 5:46 a mile for 31 miles. And we were super excited to talk with him about his first 100 mile attempt at the Kettle Moraine 100, as well as find out what pulled him into the ultra scene in the first place. Check out the full episode to hear about his lessons learned, what it’s been like transitioning from the track to the trail, and what tips he has for building speed. Be sure to give him a follow on IG at @thecoachmckenna Some of Nolan's go to running drills videos: https://youtu.be/3OvNiI3hLpI?si=QODj_HPh430GTeDZ https://youtu.be/cAzMsSbfh2A?si=W2FBZExcDS2L5s0C Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Final Countdown - September 14, 2024 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys | — | ||||||
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| 11/4/23 | ![]() Episode 93: Avery Matthews - The Grindstone 100 And Finding Out What You Are Made Of | Avery Matthews is one of the kindest human beings you will ever come across. She is also one of the toughest. We sat down with her shortly after her agonizing DNF at mile 99 of the Grindstone 100 and got a chance to see what makes her tick. To say it was inspiring would be a major understatement.Avery will just so happen to be hitting the course at the Rim To River 100 on the same day that this episode drops so give it a listen and then send her some love and encouragement. She can use it during her recovery before she also takes on the @dirty_wolf_racing Beast Of The East 100 in December. We just featured that race in Episode 92 so check it out if you haven't already.Be sure to connect with Avery at @thelowcountryrunner and let us know what your favorite takeaway is! Enjoy! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 20, 2024 Race: The Final Countdown - TBD, 2024 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys | — | ||||||
| 12/18/21 | ![]() Episode 36: Anthony Lee - Climbing 41K Feet in 100 Miles | Anthony Lee began running to combat obesity as a child, and has since become one of the toughest mountain runners in the field. Recent 1st place finishes include Mace's Hideout 100 and the grueling Ouray 100, followed by an impressive 2nd place finish at the Spartan Trail Championship Golden Gate Trail Classic 100K. We were honored to chat with Anthony about his story, maintaining balance, and some gnarly mountain running. Be sure to follow him in Instagram at @anthonyclee94 and send him some love. Enjoy! | — | ||||||
| 12/4/21 | ![]() Episode 35: Joel Cervantes - Tackling The MOAB 240 | Joel Cervantes is one of the toughest people we have ever talked to. He works nightshift as a nurse for special needs kids, cross trains like a madman, ran his first 100 miles in his neighborhood to "prepare" for a 100 miler, and just tackled the MOAB 240 in October. On top of it all, he is an amazing, positive guy. Hit him up on IG at @hownowbrownjoel and send him some love. Enjoy the episode! | — | ||||||
| 11/20/21 | ![]() Episode 34: Coach Jack Brunecz- Winner of The Final Countdown! | It was amazing to sit down with Jack Brunecz, winner of our first race The Final Countdown, and talk running, his victory, his coaching tips and more. Jack is a total class act and we can't wait for you all to get to know him. You can follow Jack on IG @jackbrunecz . Enjoy the Episode! | — | ||||||
| 11/12/21 | ![]() Episode 33: Will Frantz - Nutrition For The Endurance Athlete | Will Frantz is a nutrition coach trained by Precision Nutrition and The Nutrition Coaching Instititute and is also an NASM Certified Personal Trainer. In this episode we dive into the nuts and bolts of endurqnce nutrition for both training and race day, and also discuss the topic over training vs. under recovering. Be sure to plug into Will's FB Group "Trail And Ultra Nutrition" and visit his website www.willfrantz.com Enjoy the episode! | — | ||||||
| 11/12/21 | ![]() Episode 31: Joshua Holmes - The Founder of Run It Fast | We had so much fun chatting with Run It Fast founder Joshua Holmes! Be sure to plug in so you can hear how he got started running, details of his "Summer of Suffering," his mindset tips that got him through 274 ultras / marathons with 0 DNFs, and more. Let us know what you think! You can follow Joshua at @joshuaholmes and @runitfast on IG and see more at www.runitfast.com . Enjoy! | — | ||||||
| 11/12/21 | ![]() Episode 30: Chris Kostman - Race Directing Legend of The Badwater 135 | To commemorate launching our first event as race directors, we thought it was only fitting to release an episode with one of the most iconic RD's in ultra running history! Chris Kostman is the legend behind The Badwater 135 and we had such a good time picking his brain about the race, ultra endurance, his personal experience as an athlete, and more. You don't want to miss this one. You can follow Chris and Badwater at @chriskostman and @badwaterhq and check out the Badwater website at www.badwater.com | — | ||||||
| 9/4/21 | ![]() Episode 29: Tim Wills - Go The Ultra Mile | Tim Wills (@gotheultramile ) is a Physical Therapist Assistant, coach, author, and owner of Go The Ultra Mile. Oh yeah...and he likes to run 100 mile races down in Florida! We sat down with him not long after he finished the Vero Beach 100 in July and picked his brain about training and racing in the FL heat and some other fun topics. Be sure to checkout www.gotheultramile.com and you can find his book, The Ultra Mile, on Amazon. Enjoy the episode! | — | ||||||
| 8/21/21 | ![]() Episode 28: Patrick Dunlap - "Do More." From 350 lbs to Running Ultras | Patrick Dunlap hit bottom in 2014, weighing in at 350 pounds. But following weight loss surgery in 2014, Patrick leaned into his disciplines, dropped 195 pounds, and soon found peace on his daily runs. Before long, he stumbled into the world of ultra running and used his "Do More" mentality to set his sights on conquering the 100 mile distance. We so enjoyed chatting with him about his successes and struggles, his journey with mindfulness, and even a big crash and burn during his first Pine Creek Challenge. Tune in and connect with Patrick as he prepares to take on the Pine Creek 50 miler on Sep 11, 2021. Enjoy the episode. And remember, you can always "Do More." #JustShowUp | — | ||||||
| 8/7/21 | ![]() Episode 27: Michelle Goldberg - "Just Because It Hurts Doesn't Mean You Have To Stop" | Michelle Goldberg (@mrmribbit on IG) is a force. Not only has she been an instrumental part of The Ultra Running Guys Community, but she is one heck of a runner, as evidenced by her recent 1st place finish in the Midnight Squatchapalooza! Tune in to hear why her perspective on training is so refreshing and how she was able to decide LAST MINUTE to jump into her very first marathon AND ultra. Yeah... Whether you are just getting into ultra running or are a veteran preparing for an upcoming race, this is a must listen. Enjoy! And let us know what you think! | — | ||||||
| 7/24/21 | ![]() Episode 26: Nate Christy - Conquering The Hell Hole 212 | Nate Christy crashed and burned while trying to tackle the Hell Hole 212 mile run in 2020. After recovering from the sting of that DNF, Nate returned this past June more determined than ever to conquer this Beast of a run. Hear first hand what he has learned, how he trained, and what it means to consistently Just Show Up. Be sure to follow Nate on Instagram at @train.n8.train. Enjoy the episode! | — | ||||||
| 7/10/21 | ![]() Episode 25: Coach Mark Bottenhorn - Run Strong, Lift Heavy & Crush It | Mark Bottenhorn is an accomplished runner, seasoned coach, devoted family man, and pound for pound one of the strongest people you have ever met. In this episode we walk through his inspiring personal story, listen as he floods us with invaluable training tips, and get a glimpse of the big races he is preparing for. This is definitely one you don't want to miss! You can find Mark on Instagram at @bottenhornrunning or check out his website at www.markbottenhorn.com | — | ||||||
| 6/19/21 | ![]() Episode 24: Kent Mullins - "I Want To Be The Help That I Needed" | Not only does Kent Mullins have a much cooler accent than either of us, he is also the founder of Run4YourLife , an organization that centers around running to battle mental health issues. In this episode we dive into Kent's personal struggles, explore Run4YourLife and the impact it's making, and hear the aftermath of his recent first ultra effort...where he thought he may have broken his feet. 😁 Enjoy! Follow Kent and Run4YourLIfe on IG below! Kent: www.instagram.com/the_imperfect_athlete/ Run4Your Life: www.instagram.com/run.4yourlife/ | — | ||||||
| 6/5/21 | ![]() Episode 23: Vagabond Endurance - Building The Ultra Community One Runner At A Time | Dan and Rory McCaslin are race directors who go above and beyond to meet their runners wherever they are at. They are funny and passionate and above all else, they care deeply about building community with the runners they connect with. From the moment we connected with them, we knew we were kindred spirits. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out www.vagabondendurance.com and follow them on IG at www.instagram.com/vagabondendurance | — | ||||||
| 5/22/21 | ![]() Episode 22: Ray Berlanga - Donuts, Dance Parties & Broken Noses | Ray Berlanga has quickly become one of our favorite people on the planet. As the self proclaimed slowest ultra runner on the course, his approach to training, racing, and just having a good old time is refreshing. But don't let him fool you...Ray as completed five 100+ mile efforts and has a distance PR of 144 miles. Catch the entire episode on Saturday, 5/22 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Enjoy! And be sure to follow Ray on IG at https://www.instagram.com/ray_ray_runner/ | — | ||||||
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