The conversation covers Torv's journey from embracing the name 'Torv' to his experience in backcountry snowboarding and the challenges he faced in preparing for the White Mountains 100 race. It also delves into his struggles with alcoholism and the determination to achieve his goals despite setbacks. The conversation covers Torv's experience in the…

In this podcast episode, Justin and Robbie interview Joy Seward, a NOLS instructor and representative of RecPak. Joy shares her experience working for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and guiding students on long-format wilderness courses. She explains the mission of NOLS and the importance of education, technical skills, and risk mana…

In this podcast episode, the guest, Meghan Gould, discusses her experience as an ultra runner and her podcast episode on the topic of bathroom protocols during ultras. She shares her journey into running, from playing team sports as a child to stumbling upon trail running and falling in love with the sport. Meghan also talks about her favorite ultr…

In this part of the conversation, the hosts and guest discuss the nature of their podcast and their personal experiences with sobriety and endurance sports. They explore the idea of finding purpose and fulfillment in physical challenges and the importance of self-development in recovery. They also touch on the limitations of traditional recovery pr…

Stephanie Dunlap, a marathon pacer, shares her journey of becoming a runner and helping others achieve their marathon goals. She started pacing in 2016 and has since paced countless races, including the California International Marathon (CIM). Stephanie specializes in pacing the six-hour marathon and three-hour half marathon, but has paced faster t…

Nerissa Cannon shares her journey of overcoming physical and mental challenges to pursue outdoor adventures. She discusses her diagnosis of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and the impact it has had on her body and brain. Nerissa talks about the isolation she experiences due to her condition and how she copes with it. She also shares her expe…

Mason Wright, also known as the Buff Runner on Instagram, shares his journey into ultrarunning and his upcoming project to run across America. He started as a former football player weighing 285 pounds and gradually lost weight through running and exercise. After participating in Spartan races and briefly racing professionally, he fell in love with…

In this conversation, Justin and Jesse discuss the growing trend of live streaming in the trail and ultra running community. They highlight the importance of drawing attention to the sport and creating a sense of community through live streams. They also discuss the changing landscape of sponsorships in the industry, with companies like Hoka and Al…

In this conversation, Jaci Wilson, a member of the Brooks Running Collective, discusses her running journey and her love for both running and hunting. She shares how she initially disliked running in high school but later found it to be a stress release and a way to clear her mind. Jack talks about her passion for trail running and her preference f…

In this episode, Justin interviews Kristen Davis, a registered dietitian and ultra runner, about the importance of day-to-day nutrition for athletes. Kristen shares her journey into ultra running and how she discovered the significance of proper fueling. She emphasizes the need for athletes to eat enough and avoid under-fueling, as it can lead to h…

In this episode, Robbie and Justin interview Jon Cerone, a podcaster and author, about his journey through addiction and recovery. They discuss the importance of community and vulnerability in recovery, as well as the challenges of white-knuckling and finding a sense of purpose. Jon shares his experience transitioning from rave drugs to alcohol and…

In this episode, Kenny Hill, host of the Patina Podcast, shares his journey of resilience and ultra running. Kenny discusses the inspiration behind his podcast, which focuses on the theme of resilience and the stories of individuals who have overcome challenges. He explains the significance of the term 'patina' and how it relates to personal growth…

In this episode, Justin shares his experience of participating in a winter ultra race. He discusses his race selection process and the reasons behind choosing this particular race. Justin talks about his training and preparation leading up to the race, including the challenges of balancing other races and commitments. He describes the race start an…

In this episode, the hosts welcome guests from Death March Running Company. They discuss the genesis of Death March and the challenges faced by Pearl Izumi. The success of Death March and its impact on the ultra running community is also highlighted. The unique artwork of Death March is explored, and the individual ultra running stories of Alan and…

In this episode, Jameson Collins, an ultra runner, shares his experiences and insights into the world of ultra running. He discusses his participation in the Triple Crown and backyard ultras, as well as his training and strategy for these races. Jameson also talks about his sleep strategy during races and the importance of taking care of his body. …

In this episode, Aaron Jensen shares his journey from being overweight and diagnosed with high blood pressure to becoming an ultra runner. He talks about his transition to ultra running, including his first 50-mile race and his progression to running 100-milers. Aaron also discusses his experience surviving colon cancer and how it impacted his runn…

Aum started running as a way to work on his mental health. Aum found the ultra-trail world and has never looked back. As we were speaking with Aum he had to just finished Across the Years where Aum ran over 300 miles. Aum has run the Moab 240 and is now dipping his feet into the Triple Crown of 200s in the year of 2024. Aum has run crazy races thro…

Heather Jacoby is the proud founder of Asé Pure Naturals—a brand deeply rooted in the transformative power of natural healing. At Asé Pure Naturals, they go beyond being just a brand; they are advocates for a vibrant and enduring life. Their mission extends beyond recovery for athletes; They are committed to promoting a healthy and fit lifestyle, f…

In this episode, Justin and Robbie discuss the controversial topic of using speakers on trails. They share their personal opinions and experiences, including a funny story about encountering different reactions to playing music on a trail. They also discuss the safety concerns and benefits of using speakers, highlighting the importance of being awa…

Heidi is an ultramarathoner and race director who is working hard to bring more ultra distance races to Alaska, the place where she first fell in love with trail running and the ultra community. She currently directs several races in the MatSu valley where she lives with her husband, son (also an ultramarathoner and Nordic skier) and two Weimaraner…

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to nutrition and training for endurance sports. They start by diving deeper into heat training and its benefits for acclimatization and performance. They also discuss the importance of electrolyte balance and hydration, especially in hot climates. Finally, they explore fueling strategies for…

Dan Adamietz, MS, ATC, CSCS From central MN, currently living in Saint Paul, MN Has been an Athletic Trainer for 12 years and is currently studying to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Has worked at in high schools, rural physical therapy clinics, urban private practice orthopedic surgical centers, and 5 years at the division 1 collegiate level…

Ryan talks about how he met Robbie in this episode. Ryan talks about his mental health and how running trails has shaped who he is today. Ryan is a first responder and has responded too many horrific accidents.By Justin Andreas & Robbie Pike

In this episode, Justin shares his experience running the Bandera 100k race. He discusses his training leading up to the race, including his high volume, low intensity approach. Justin also talks about the travel from Alaska to Texas and the packet pickup experience. On race day, he faces unexpected foot pain but pushes through with the support of …

John Calabrese lives primarily in the fatass race scene doing local trail races with The Virginia Happy Trails Running Club and local events all over the East Coast. He’s got a full race schedule for 2024 but is extremely motivated to run the Sri Chinmoy 24-hour race in Congers NY in June. John’s current dream is to get into the Sri Chinmoy Self-Tr…

Gabby is a member of the Brooks Ambassador team with Justin. They talk about their love for Brooks, Gabby running a marathon in her wedding veil, and how she got into triathlons. We laughed a lot on this one, hope you enjoy the episode.By Justin Andreas & Robbie Pike

Justin and Robbie discuss all that happened in their lives in 2023 and what they are looking forward to in 2024. Join us as we look back on all that happened.By Justin Andreas & Robbie Pike

Patrick is a Trail and Ultra Runner, a happy dad, husband, professional engineer, and not so professional trail runner. Lucky to live in Colorado and be in the middle of a ton of beauty. He lives with autoimmune (alopecia and vitiligo) and is a sun screen enthusiast. Join us for his story.By Justin Andreas & Robbie Pike

Jason has completed Hardrock 100 in both directions to become a true Hardrocker. Jason has quite running resume starting back to 2005 with his first 100 miler at Leadville 100. Jason has attempted Nolans 14. Nolans 14 is 14, 14ers in Sawatch range of Colorado. Jason has a strong mountaineering background.…

Jessie is a United States Navy Veteran. Jessie is a cyclist, ultra runner and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practioncer. Jessie started running because she has a crazy best friend that she does stupid shit with. Running gave me my "why" That "why" is what pushes me to better on the trails and in life. It's about fighting the demons and pushing through the …

Amanda is a full-time fitness professional. She's a certified personal trainer, RRCA certified run coach and serves as a group fitness instructor specializing in indoor cycling, treadmill running and total body conditioning formats at Equinox in New York City. Her philosophy is based on the notion that all bodies deserve a fitness experience withou…

Michal Coombs works and is a PhD student at Rocky Mountain University. For her dissertation, she is exploring how trail/ultrarunning impacts the runner’s sense of self-efficacy and empowerment. She thinks the most romantic gesture her husband has given her is the race cards he makes for every trail race she’s done (he has the course map/elevation o…

Michelle AKA Waddell Running Lady on IG is an Ultra runner from Arizona who embodies that running is fun. She even hosts Fun of the Run Podcast, where she breaks down her life and running in a fun way that anyone can relate to. She is fresh off her 2nd ultra the Pass Mountain 50K. Listen along as we dive into her running and life and laugh all alon…

It took Greg ten years to get into Hardrock 100! Greg ran nine Hardrock 100 qualifiers over years leading up to finally getting in 2023. Greg had to train in Florida for Hardrock where he lives. Greg has an interesting story of how he got into running ultras. Listen along to hear about Greg's Hardrock adventure of 2023.…

Pete "LocoRunner" Gaytan. Pete is a 62 year young runner who is achieving marathon personal records in his 60s. He has found that training and competing in marathons and triathlons in retirement has allowed him to achieve goals that were difficult to complete at a younger age. He recently ranked #1 in the world for the marathon in his age group bas…

David Martin is a 4x USA Triathlon All American and 2x Team USA elite amateur triathlete. David is a USA triathlon certified coach. In 2019 he competed on behalf of team USA at the ITU Triathlon World championships in Lausanne, Switzerland where he placed 13th in his division. He is currently in his 4th year of his PhD in Exercise Science and is th…

Our Guest this week is Julie Miller. Julie decided to take charge of her life and get sober, and she does it through hiking. She considers herself a Section hiker instead of a through hiker. listen along as we dive deep into Julie's life and her many hikes. She is also a podcast host of Through the Glass Recovery, it can be found on all platforms.…

Our guest this week is Mike Horner, Host of Living an Ultra Life Podcast. He is also a seasoned Ultra-Runner having run multiple races from 50K to 100 miles. Listen along as he dives deep into his running story and why he decided to start a podcast. You can find Living an Ultra Life Podcast on all platforms.…

Chase and Casey both have master's degrees in nutrition and after buying many different products from retailers, they decided to formulate their own products. Their products are made for the endurance athlete. As an established ultra runner Chase decided to start his own race line as well, they now have 6 races with others in the works. You can fin…

Greg is a coach for men! He helps men build discipline and new habits to become the versions of themselves. He focuses on mindset, discipline, strength and endurance. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldenhourC Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/…

David King is the Race Director for the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. As an avid cyclist himself, he saw a need for an awesome grinder, with the help of the whole town they organized a 3-day event. Proceeds from the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind benefit the 5 Volunteer Fire Departments of Nolan County. Check out the episode and register…

Join us for a Year in Review, with a special guest host. We covered some of the guests we've had on in the past year, a look back on unexpected podcastisms, and a look into the future of GHA. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/goldenhourC Follow us on Instagram h…

Jess is an incredible runner and holds the course record at the Hitchcock 101K The Hard Way. She is very resilient, having DNF'd Bighorn 100 in 2022 and coming back with vengeance in 2023. She loves pacing and crewing and giving back to her community. Listen along as we explore Jess's story. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (go…

Aaron is a HURT 100 finisher, deemed one of the more difficult Ultras out there and only for the veteran runner. Listen along as Aaron breaks down how he got into running and what drove him to attack the famous Hawaiian Hundred Miler. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com) https://www.buymeacoff…

Jen became a mental health and suicide prevention advocate after losing her brother. She works passionately with many organizations to help other loss survivors. Her story is amazing, and we can't wait for you to dive in. Home | AFSP Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com) https://www.buymeacoffe…

At the young age of 64, Brian ran his first 100-mile race. He has years of running experience leading up to the hundred, and even got to run the race with his college running buddy. Listen along as Brian goes into detail about his running history and his experience at the Black Hills 100. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golde…

Ben is an ultramarathon swimmer, who has swum multiple swims over 20 miles. As a recovering addict he found swimming, and now he swims long distance for multiple charity organizations. He has a documentary coming out called Swim Tuff: How I Swam My Way Out of a Bottle. Swimtuff.comBy Justin Andreas & Robbie Pike

Cody is a photographer, videographer, and Ultrarunner. He has multiple documentaries featuring runners accomplishing their goals. He loves to highlight small businesses, like local gyms. He just crushed the SpeedGoat 50K, one of the toughest 50Ks out there. Reach out to work with Cody at: DIG Marketing Visalia, Website Design and Digital Marketing …

If you ever met Tony, you know he always has a smile on his face and is a very motivating individual. His goal in life is to help anyone see the joy in running. With a very extensive love for running, and a big background with a lot of races under his belt, his love for running and his Chihuahua is very in-depth. Listen along as The Endorphin Dude …

Randy started out with a background in cycling, after leaving the professional world he still wanted to be on the scene. So, he picked up a camera and never looked back! He films and photographs Adventure Racing, cycling, running, and driving events. Buy some Sweet Swag Products – Golden Hour Adventures (golden-hour-adventures.myshopify.com) https:…