The UltraRunning Magazine Podcast brings listeners in-depth conversations with elite ultrarunners, coaches, medical professionals, race directors and more who cover any and all topics in the world of ultrarunning.
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Why Sleep Matters w/ Dr. Jason Wagner
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Dr. Jason Wagner returns to the podcast fresh off of a Leadville 100 finish. Host Scotty Sandow talks with Dr. Wagner about his race as well as the importance of sleep and tricks to manage sleep during training, racing and life. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax Watch this episode on YouTube…
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In this episode, Scotty talks with UltraRunning Magazine's new publisher Jamil Coury. Known as an ultrarunning veteran and small business owner, Coury talks with Scotty about his history in the sport as well as how the magazine played an important part of his journey in ultrarunning. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor …
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark
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Join host Scotty Sandow as he talks with UltraRunning Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark about the July/August special trails issue that includes articles by Jeff Kozak, Max King, Maggie Guterl and more. Scotty and Amy also dive into the latest news from UltraRunning Magazine, along with a recap of their time covering Western States. Subscribe to UltraRunni…
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Harvey Lewis joins Scotty Sandow to chat about his upcoming race at Western States, getting married, his world record at Big's Backyard and so much more. Photo: Howie Stern Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our sponsor, Drymax Watch the interview with Harvey on Youtube
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark
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Join host Scotty Sandow for an inside look at our May/June 2024 Issue with UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark. Episode Highlights: Jasmin Paris's Historic Finish at the Barkley Marathons Cocodona 250 Anti-Doping Efforts in Ultrarunning Chasing Goals Raising awareness to fight sex trafficking (Learn more and give at www.freedomseat.org…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark
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It's spring and that means the April issue of UltraRunning Magazine is in full bloom. Scotty catches up with Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark to chat about race coverage in this issue including Rocky Raccoon, Cactus Roulette, Tarawera and Frozen Gnome. They also discuss the spring shoe review, John Trent's interview with Brian Morrison and a feature by Dr…
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Olivia Affuso is an ultrarunner, scientist and seeker of all things difficult. Scotty talks with Olivia about her desire to try new things, run a 50k in all 50 states and goals as a female master's runner. She discusses her upcoming trip to climb Kilimanjaro, the process of writing her memoir while also being an advocate for women in sports. Photo:…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark
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UltraRunning's Editor in Chief, Amy Clark, joins Scotty to discuss highlights of the March 2024 issue, which is available now. Amy offers a sneak peek into the spring issue, featuring an ultra kit gear review, race reports from Tunnel Hill, HURT 100 and more. From discussions on artificial intelligence to Kilian Jornet's latest venture into sustain…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark
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In the first episode of 2024, Scotty catches up with UltraRunning's Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, to chat about the December/January issue. Race coverage includes the Barkley Fall Classic, Swiss Alps 100, Tahoe Rim Trail and Broken Anvil Backyard. They also discuss Amy's interview with Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Ben Gibbard, as well as a few more …
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Andrea Larson, an incredible trailblazer, recently set an FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota. As a resilient mother of three and executive director of Ironbull, Andrea shared her inspiring journey with Scotty which included scorching weather and tough terrain, as well as her historic race finishes and a hope to inspire all fitne…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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In this fartleck of an episode, UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, dishes out some of the ultra goodies to be found in the October / November issue, which celebrates the ultrarunning community. With race coverage of the Warriors UltraRun, High Lonesome 100, Manitou's Revenge and more, Scotty talks with Amy about what makes the ultrar…
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UltraRunning Magazine Podcast regular Jason Wagner joins the show once again to recap his latest 100-mile race, Cascade Crest. What is usually an episode packed with advice on heat illness prevention or cold weather running, this time Scotty talks with Dr. Wagner about the trials and tribulations during his own 100-mile race. Hear more about this m…
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Veteran ultrarunner Van Phan returns to the show and talks with Scotty about joining the 100 x 100 club after a win at the Hamster Endurance Runs 32-hour race. They discuss how she got to this incredible milestone, what keeps her going and how she has stayed healthy over years. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax…
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In July 2023, torrential rainstorms caused catastrophic flooding throughout the state of Vermont, resulting in the cancellation of the Vermont 100. Scotty sat down with Vermont 100 race director, Amy Rusiecki, to find out how volunteers and runners came together and turned a heartbreaking natural disaster into a different kind of endurance event by…
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We sat down with 18-year-old Kaylee Frederick just one week after she became the youngest athlete ever to finish Badwater 135, one of ultrarunning’s toughest events. Kaylee joined the show to talk about her experience, lessons learned and the force behind her determination to run challenging races at such a young age. Hailing from Johnstown, PA, Ka…
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First & Last at WS100: Courtney Dauwalter & Jennifer St. Amand
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In this new format, First & Last, we talked with two amazing women: Western States 100 first-place woman and female course record holder, Courtney Dauwalter, and the very last finisher, Jennifer St. Amand, who finished with just 21 seconds to spare. This new feature gives listeners insight into how WS100 unfolded for both runners who had two of the…
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The heat is on! And we’re not just talking about Courtney Dauwalter’s blazing wins at WS100 and Hardrock. Join us as we talk with Dr. Jason Wagner to explore the physiological challenges that runners face in the heat, learn how the body responds and adapts to demanding conditions including, acclimation techniques, hydration strategies and proper nu…
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In this episode, we bring Rebecca Joyner back on the podcast to chat with Scotty about her experience at Western States as well as her DNF. She talks about her battle with the snow on the course along with the amazing volunteers at the world's oldest 100-mile race. View on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Dry…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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In this episode, we have a special treat for you. Join us as we take a deep dive into the pages of our special July / August issue which features a captivating celebration of the profound experiences we encounter on the trails. From the importance of trail work and groundbreaking research to the mesmerizing stories of endurance and connection, this…
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In this episode we’re joined by ultrarunner extraordinaire, race director and assistant editor of UltraRunning Magazine, Jeffrey Stern. UltraRunning Magazine's newest endeavor happens to be the Tamalpa Headlands 50k and who better to guide us through the details than race director Jeffrey Stern? He sheds a little light on the exhilarating course lo…
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With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan’s Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race day and working with a running coach. Rebecca shares her strategies for overcoming doubt, embracing discomfort and staying focused on the journey ahead. Her exceptional storytelling prowess captivate…
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Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Callie Vinson and hear about her experience at the Western States 100 Training Camp. Callie joined us for an in-person interview in Foresthill, CA, during the three-day-long running camp in May. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor HOKA Follow…
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UltraRunning Magazine's May/June "Adventure" issue is available now, featuring hydration pack reviews, race reports from the Barkley Marathons and Ted Corbitt 50k, articles about trail running economy and so much more. Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about this jam-packed issue. Watch this epsiode on YouTube Cover photo: Howie Stern Sub…
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Overtraining syndrome is a condition that haunts many runners, often leading to a frustrating halt in their training or even forcing them to step away from the sport. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding this condition with research affiliate Jill Colangelo. We explore the signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome and why ultraru…
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In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you the incredible journey of a married couple, Krista and Guy Alderdice, who recently competed in the Wild Horse 200 that started on April 5 in South Wales, Great Britain. This grueling 200-mile ultramarathon through the stunning Welsh countryside is not for the faint of heart, but together they took on th…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark joins the show to give us an inside look at the April issue, including our spring shoe review, an in-depth piece on Tim Tollefson, Rocky Raccoon 100 race recap and more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor: Drymax Socks
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Phoenix Arizona’s Jeremy Ogle, AKA, Arm Solo, isn’t remarkable because he’s a professional athlete with only one arm, or that he survived at motorcycle crash that should have ended his life or because he’s putting on a daily clinic on how to be a single-parent - he’s remarkable because he lives his life with purpose and he smashes obstacles with hi…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown the March issue and recap her trip to the Barkley Marathons. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, The Kauai 50 Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know. Email us at HeyScotty@ultrarunning.com
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Kati Laan joins the show during a previously recorded live broadcast from the San Francisco Running Company (SFRC) in San Anselmo, California, where she competes on the SFRC Running Team. Laan recently nabbed a second place female finish at the HURT 100 in Hawaii. She joins us to give us a breakdown of that race and a look back at her first female …
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown this year’s exciting February UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue, on newsstands now. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor, The Kauai 50 Trueheart Brown episode
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Ultra Shorts: Cold Weather Running w/ Dr. Jason Wagner
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Are you sick and tired of running in the cold? Yep, we’ve had it. Unfortunately, we still have a couple of months to go, so we're going to strip down to our undies and jump into the ice cold water. We're going to let you know the most important things about running in cold weather and how to stay safe. The smart and irritatingly handsome Dr. Jason …
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Being an UltraRunning Magazine subscriber has its benefits - just ask our next guest Rebecca Joyner. She entered UltraRunning's Western States Endurance Run essay contest and won a free entry into the premiere event. Rebecca joins the show to talk about winning the contest, her winning essay, taking first female at this year’s Yeti 100 (holy moly w…
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El Paso’s Carilyn Johnson just completed the 6240 Project where she ran 6,240 miles in 2022. Carilyn joins the show to talk about the project and how it came to be. We also talk about her experience as a four-time USA 24-Hour Team member, advice on running 24-hour events, her passion for the culinary arts and how it relates to her running and so mu…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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UltraRunning Magazine Editor Amy Clark drops by to spread the holiday cheer with the December/January issue of the magazine, which features an impressive cover image of one of ultrarunnng’s most famous race organizers. Amy also lets us know what's in the new issue and the special gift that's included for our subscribers! Subscribe to UltraRunning M…
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Western States 100 race director Craig Thornley joins the show to talk about how the Western States Trail was impacted by the Mosquito Fire, and what it means for one of ultrarunning’s oldest events. The Mosquito Fire, the largest wildfire in California so far this year, burned nearly 77,000 acres, destroyed 78 structures and impacted nearly 16 mil…
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Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark
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UltraRunning editor Amy Clark drops in to give us the inside scoop on the November issue. The issue features ultrarunning history, headlamp reviews, race reports on the Waldo 100K, Angeles Crest 100 and so much more. Amy also shares her experience running the Javelina Jundred 100k in October. Subscribe today and enter to win a spot in the 2023 West…
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Riley Brady has been dominating courses left and right, having podiumed nine of their last ten ultramarathons. Brady, who just scored a Golden Ticket to compete at the 2023 Western States 100, joins the show to share how their race unfolded at Javelina Jundred. If you’ve been following the story, you know that their finish was overshadowed by some …
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Callie Vinson: Losing 200 lbs & Moab 240
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Losing 200 pounds is no easy feat and neither is finishing the Moab 240. Arizona resident Callie Vinson can now claim both of those titles as her epic journey unfolds before the universe. Callie joins host Scotty Sandow to discuss her weight-loss journey, which began when she weighed 377 pounds while living in Chicago, transitioning to ultras, runn…
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An ultrarunning evolution is happening around the country as race directors work to get more women to the start line. Case in point, officials of the High Lonesome 100, which takes place in Colorado's breathtaking Sawatch Range, introduced a lottery system to level the gender playing field, new rules for transgender and nonbinary entrants, and defe…
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Mario Mendoza enters the UR Podcast inner sanctum just days ahead UTMB’s CCC. Mario is a four-time USATF Trail Runner of the Year, two-time former treadmill World Record holder and he recently took first place overall at the Lake Sonoma 50 in 2021. Recently, he became a triple crown winner at this year’s Broken Arrow Skyrace. What’s more impressive…
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On August 12, veteran ultrarunner Dean Karnazes was attacked by a coyote while running the Headlands 150-Mile Endurance Run in Northern California. Dean shared an Instagram video following the attack, which has been questioned by several media outlets. He joins URM Podcast to share his first-hand account of the experience, its aftermath, what may h…
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In this episode, we're talking about those pesky little blood-sucking critters, ticks. Dr. Jason Wagner joins us to give a quick download on tick prevention, removal, illnesses, signs and symptoms, and treatment options after your trail run. Dr. Wagner is currently an associate professor and residency program director at Washington University in St…
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Ultra Shorts: WSER Contest Winner Natasha Daniels
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We are proud to welcome UltraRunning Magazine's Western States contest winner Natasha Daniels to the URM podcast. Natasha shares her personal story with us, which was selected from over 100 entries in November. We recorded this interview just a few days before Western States to check in with Natasha and find out about her training and experience le…
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Elite ultrarunner and overall endearing human being Tim Tollefson joins us to share details about the new Mammoth Trail Fest, which promises to be an epic, European-style event, and how the idea came to fruition. He also doles out advice about how to run Western States, where he placed fifth last year and will be running again this year. Tim talks …
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Pete Kostelnick joins the UR inner sanctum to talk about his next adventure: running 50 miles in all 50 states in 50 days. Pete’s no stranger to monumental endurance feats - he’s the current World Record holder for the fastest coast-to-coast crossing of the United States by foot. He ran from San Francisco to New York City in 42 days, 6 hours and 30…
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In our new feature, Ultra Shorts, we discuss one of the unexpected things we experience while ultra running: poison oak. We're joined by Dr. Jason Wagner as we chat about what you need to know about this nasty plant, including prevention, treatment and myths about poison oak. Dr. Wagner is currently an Associate Professor and Residency Program Dire…
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In this episode, we are joined by 20-year-old Zach Bates, who just finished Canyons 100k and happens to be on the Autism spectrum. Back in May 2021, Zach told his parents that he wanted to run 100 miles. Having zero ultra experience and only six months to prepare, Zach accomplished his goal and created something very special in the process. Zach is…
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100 Marathons in 100 Days. UltraRunning Magazine ambassador Jacky Hunt-Broersma joins us on day 82 on her quest to run 100 marathons in 100 days. What makes this endeavor truly remarkable is that Jacky is an amputee. Her left leg was amputated below the knee in order to save her life due to a rare form of cancer. Jacky talks with URM about her reco…
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We are delighted to welcome Keely Henninger into the inner sanctum of the UR Magazine Podcast as she shares her mission to pursue her highest potential while helping others reach theirs, too. Keely has her focus set on Western States in June, where she’s looking to best last year’s performance which landed her among the top 20 finishers. Join us as…
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Ellie Pell joins the URM podcast to share her thoughts on scoring a Golden Ticket at the Bandera 100k, mental performance coaching (a service she offers at no cost), racing Western States, how she caught the running bug, the East Coast running scene and so much more. Stayed tuned after the interview for our "What’s the Issue" segment with UltraRunn…
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