Best Ultra Running Guys Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 128: Race Spotlight - Long Haul 100 42:44

23m ago42:44

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We are heading down to Florida for this one. The Long Haul 100 miler consists of 6, 16.7 mile loops and runners have 32 hours to complete the race. However, this race is also a Western States qualifier, so if you finish this race in under 30 hours, you also earn your ticket to the Western States lottery. The race takes place in January each year, s…

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Training: BJJ Strength Coach Kieren Lefevre | why you need to get strong for jiu jitsu and how to do it, improve your grappling gas tank, and reducing injury risk 1:09:56

1d ago1:09:56

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Send us a Text Message. This conversation is with Kieren Lefevre. Kieren is a BJJ Performance Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, ISSN-Sports Nutrition Specialist and self-professed jiu jitsu nerd. Simply put, he helps grappling athletes get strong, mobile, and reduce their risk of injury on the mats. We discuss: Commo…

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014: Runners & Stunners - The power of community : Jennifer Mannion 32:59

2d ago32:59

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In this episode, Craig and Anna are joined by Jennifer Mannion. Jen started with a 5k and became hooked! She founded the brilliant Runners and Stunners community, which supports females of all running abilities. Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyyyy_fit/?hl=en Jennifer's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ndX…

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Episode 127: Jeff Browning - Nutrition, Longevity and Pushing Through Adversity 1:34:19

8d ago1:34:19

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Jeff Browning is currently ranked 2nd in the world for most 100 mile career wins, having competed in over 200 ultras and standing at the top of the Podium for races like Hardrock, Bighorn 100, HURT 100, and so many more. He has been named in the top 10 ultra runners of the year an astounding 8 times, and at age 52, is the oldest male to ever be ran…

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Overtraining: Does It Really Exist? 1:10:48

6d ago1:10:48

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Overtraining is a term that sparks a lot of debate in the endurance community. On the one hand, we all avoid it, but on the other, we wonder if it really exists. All this is discussed in this month's episode, where Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes are joined by triathlon coach Mario Schmidt-Wendling.…

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Training: Tyler Huston on Breath Control Training | improving CO2 tolerance to enhance performance, simulating high altitude with breath holds, & breath as medicine 1:09:59

8d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Send us a Text Message. This conversation is with Tyler Huston. Tyler is a high performance coach with additional training as a first responder paramedic, addictions nurse, and respiratory specialist. He has spent years as a breathing coach working with clients and patients from all walks of life from physicians and professional athletes, to milita…

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Episode 126: Race Spotlight - In the Heat of the Night 100k 31:15

18d ago31:15

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It is not often that you stumble across the first of anything these days. But through the course of this episode, we learned a fun fact. This race was the first 100k race distance to be held in the state of Alabama. In the Heat of the Night 100k takes place in the Talladega Forest, in Anniston, Alabama. Not only is the first 100k in Alabama, but, a…

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013: The right pace for YOU : Peter Wilmot 19:13

16d ago19:13

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In this episode, Craig and Anna are joined by Peter Wilmot who is running 120K on the Lavaredo Ultra Trail for Alzheimer's Society. He chats about the run, his goals, finding the ideal pace and why he's fundraising for the cause. Peter's JustGiving Page for Alzheimer's: https://www.justgiving.com/page/peter-wilmot-lavaredo-ultratrail-120km?utm_term…

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Episode 125: Cruel Jewel 50 Recap with Jeff and Jeremy 1:12:04

25d ago1:12:04

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On May 18, we took on the grueling Cruel Jewel 50 miler, which is actually a 57.5 mile trek through the Georgia mountains with 17K feet of climbing! It was beautiful, it was awesome, and it was tough! And as it turned out for both of us, our race ended just past the 50K mark. Check out the full episode to hear how we prepared, what went well, and w…

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Episode 124: Race Spotlight - Warriors Ultra Run 29:46

1M ago29:46

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We all know that Ultras come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There is only one common denominator, an ultra, by definition is any race over 26.2 miles. In our race spotlights over the past year, we have never covered a race like this one. We first heard about this race from our good friend Michelle Goldberg who connected us with the race director…

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012: Why are the Stats important? : Lois 39:21

1M ago39:21

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Using science in your training is awesome, but sometimes the stats, metrics and terminology are confusing and intimidating. Friend of the show Lois (from the Sport Performance Centre at Loughborough University) makes the numbers understandable for mere mortals. CryoRefresh: https://www.cryorefresh.co.uk/ Lois' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

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Episode 123: Aaron Stacy - Going Primal, Staying Humble, and Making Others Your Why 1:16:14

1M ago1:16:14

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Aaron Stacy is a certified badass. And while he is probably likely to get mistaken for a muscle and fitness model vs a trail and ultra runner, there is no question that this guy is a monster on the course. But it wasn’t always that way. As a lifelong law enforcement officer, running was not part of the picture until 2016, when, following the loss o…

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Caffeine Boost: The Impact on Sports Performance (with Jean Paul Perret) 49:59

1M ago49:59

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This time, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes were joined by sports nutritionist Dr. Jean Paul Perret, who has been working with elite cyclists for the last few years to monitor their nutrition. They were talking about caffeine, one of the most commonly used supplements in the world of endurance sports. It is used by recreational athletes and profess…

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Episode 122: Race Spotlight - Cowboy 200 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

We LOVE episode recommendations for race spotlights or for guests on the show. And that is how we first heard of this race out of Nebraska. The Cowboy 200 was recommended by our friend Tyler (@crimsontyler88). On to the race, the Cowboy 200 is a point-to-point 200-mile footrace along the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska. This is a rails-to-trails course an…

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011: Joining the 100 Marathon Club : Amy 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode, which was recorded before the London marathon in 2024. Craig and Anna are joined by Amy, who's aiming to join the 100 Marathon Club. At the time of recording, she was just about to run …

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Episode 121: Melissa Londry - Community, Hallucinations & The 240 Mile Tridge to Bridge 1:15:05

2M ago1:15:05

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Melissa Londry ran her first 50K back in 2015, but it was during COVID that she really got warmed up, knocking out her first 100 miler as a virtual race and then completing an astounding 45 UltraSignup events since Feb of 2020, which doesn’t even include other monster efforts such as the 240 mile Tridge to Bridge which is an unofficial and unsuppor…

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Episode 120: Race Spotlight - Daytona 100 31:36

2M ago31:36

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The DAYTONA 100 is a point to point race that starts from Jacksonville Beach and goes south to Ponce Inlet, which is about 10 miles south of Daytona. The course is flat and is a solid choice for a first ultra or to set a PR. The race is run on pavement, so this is not a 100 miles of running on the sand down the coast. If you hear Florida and think,…

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010: You Should Join a Running Club! 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode, today Craig and Anna are joined by Dan from the Matlock running club, it's a tight knit group of runners who share what they love doing... So why should you join a running club? For the…

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Episode 119: Todd Bogdaschewskyi - From Addiction & Depression To 100 Miles! 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

After realizing he had become the guy that parents warned their kids to stay away from, Todd Bogdaschewskyi joined the Marines to make something of himself. But as a mortuary affairs specialist, Todd came face to face with atrocities that most humans will never have to face, and he eventually found himself depressed, deep in addiction, and grossly …

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Episode 118: Race Spotlight - Mamba 100 40:43

2M ago40:43

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For today's race spotlight, we are heading to Memphis, Tennessee to take a look at the Mamba 100. The race is run mostly on single track with minimal elevation gain, which should make for a relatively faster course for the 100 mile distance. The course is a looped course with each loop being 14.3 miles. For everyone doing trail math right now, that…

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Hot or Cold: How to Adapt Your Training to Different Weather Conditions 59:23

2M ago59:23

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The body functions optimally within a narrow temperature range. In the latest episode of the Nduranz podcast, Dr. Tim Podlogar and Alex Rhodes discuss adapting training to different temperatures. Alex has extensive experience with the cold, while Tim spends hours training in the heat. Fueling Calculator ➡️ https://nduranz.com/pages/fueling-calculat…

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Fuel: A vegan vs omnivore diet for cardiometabolic health | behind the scenes of “You Are What You Eat” with Matthew Landry, PhD, RD 55:40

3M ago55:40

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Send us a Text Message. This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew is a force in the field of nutrition, with a passion for promoting plant-forward diets and addressing health disparities. He is a sought after speaker and has prese…

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009: Bringing Cryotherapy into Your Training 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! Today, Craig and Anna are joined by Phil, from Cryo Refresh. Along with Craig, he advocates heavily for cryotherapy. In this episode he explains why it's so beneficial to use cryo chamb…

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Episode 117: Trey Morrison - Running 100 Miles In All 50 States! 1:22:36

3M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Trey Morrison has been on quite the journey. After a high school injury ended his sports aspirations, he found himself in a deep dark hole fueled by drugs, alcohol, and self hatred. And then, after losing his brother a few years ago, he hit rock bottom, and decided he only had 2 options. Suicide, or faith. Luckily for us, he chose faith and in Dece…

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Episode 116: Race Spotlight - Pony Express Trail Run 34:31

3M ago34:31

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For ultra runners that are history buffs, this is the perfect combo. A race event that has a 50 mile and 100 mile option that allows runners to travel back in time to run along a portion of the historic Pony Express trail. The race takes place in Western Utah along a course that is very remote. The course is 100% dirt road and only has about 3000 f…

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008: Training with Science : with Sport Royalty (Lois!) 43:20

3M ago43:20

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! Today, Craig and Anna are joined by Lois, a Performance Physiologist from Loughborough University, the sporting capital of the UK! She explains why scientific training is beneficial and…

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Episode 115: Scott Perry - Failure, Community And Finding The Hardest 50K In The US 1:12:32

3M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Scott Perry seems to be just about everywhere. During his buildup for the 2024 Georgia Death Race, he has been seen running, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, pacing, crewing, sweeping a course, and maybe even mountain biking, usually with friends, some of which he probably just met that day. And following GDR, Scott is on a mission to find the HARDES…

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Mindset: Vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke on being an Impactful Vegan | how you can use your strengths to improve the lives of others and reduce animal suffering 1:22:44

3M ago1:22:44

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Send us a Text Message. This conversation is with Robert Cheeke in celebration of his upcoming new book, The Impactful Vegan. In this book, Robert addresses what vegans can do to leverage their own strengths to save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. As you may know, Robert is sometimes referred to as the “Godfat…

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Episode 114: Race Spotlight - Loopy Looper 24:20

3M ago24:20

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Family! That's what this race, the Loopy Looper, feels like to us. We have had 6 of our previous guests run this race at some point and all have talked about it in some way, shape or form. So, we figured, it is time for us to get to know the Race Directors themselves. The race itself has 12 hour, 24 hour, a 100 mile and a relay option for those loo…

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What Have XTERRA and Winter Triathlon in Common? 25:12

3M ago25:12

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We are pleased to announce that we have a new host. Alex Rhodes is a well-known name in the world of triathlon, especially in XTERRA and winter triathlon. In his first episode, you'll get to know him, what he does and why Tim Podlogar thinks he's crazy to be training on British roads.By NDURANZ

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007: Sierra Blanca : The Perfect Ultra 23:56

4M ago23:56

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During this episode Craig chats about his recent experience in Marbella at the CXM Sierra Blanca. Not only was the 42.2km brilliantly signposted (he didn't get lost once), the food points catered for his nut allergy. It wasn't just the perfect ultra....it was the perfect buffet! See more on their official site: https://en.cxmsierrablanca.com/ To ge…

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Episode 113: Chase Price - From Hating To Run to Winning The Uwharrie 100 1:14:05

4M ago1:14:05

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Prior to COVID, Chase Price was a gym rat who hated to run. But after putting in some time and targeting a few half marathons, he decided to "do something crazy" and set a personal goal of finishing a 100 Mile race. And boy, did he! Chase blazed through his first 100 miler at Blackbeard's Revenge, finishing in 16 hours and 17 minutes, claiming 2nd …

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Episode 112: Race Spotlight - Jigger Johnson 31:24

4M ago31:24

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.We have featured a few of the races put on by Aravaipa running…

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Fuel: Vegan Olympian, Dotsie Bausch | from anorexia to the Olympic podium, plant-based diets for athletes, and convincing the world to ditch dairy 56:30

4M ago56:30

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Send us a Text Message. This conversation is with Dotsie Bausch. Dotsie is known for her prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, now she speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numero…

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006: Dating Other Runners - Clarity from a Relationship Coach 32:33

4M ago32:33

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! During this one you'll hear some pros and cons of dating other runners from a professional relationship coach - the best advice on the market! Rachel New is a dating and relationship co…

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Episode 111: Howie Stern - Hardrock, Cactus and WTF Moments 1:16:16

4M ago1:16:16

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Howie Stern is known for his work behind the camera, capturing some of the sport's most iconic moments. But many people don't know he has been running ultras since 1999, with 10 Hardrock 100 finishes, 9 Angeles Crest 100 finishes, and many more.We had the honor of sitting down to hear about Howie's personal running journey, his most memorable momen…

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Mindset: Using community to power change | Dr. Colin Zhu on the mindset of weight loss, environmental obstacles, and striving for 1% better everyday 46:35

4M ago46:35

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Send us a Text Message. This conversation is with repeat podcast guest, Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Zhu is an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Through his online wellness and education platform, The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu is able to share his unique blend of medical knowledge and skills as a trained chef…

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Episode 110: Race Spotlight - Route 66 UltraRun 32:56

4M ago32:56

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With these Race Spotlight episodes, our goal is to introduce a race to the Ultra Running Guys family, but, it is also not every day that you get to have as a guest, one of the legends of the sport. There is nothing cooler than to be able to learn about a race that is also hosted by a legend.Let us tell you about the race first. Today we are talking…

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005: Dating Other Runners - A ”Do” or a ”Don’t”? 33:12

4M ago33:12

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to this episode! During this one you'll hear some pros and cons of dating other runners—with plenty or listener input along the way! 😁 To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.…

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Episode 109: Diana Gorder - From "Impossible" to 117 Miles in 24 Hours 1:09:20

5M ago1:09:20

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As recently as 2022, Diana Gorder believed that running 100 miles was a personal impossibility, an iconic feat reserved for the ultra fit. And then within a year, she set the course record at the 2022 Nutcracker Endurance Run 12 Hour (75 miles), took 1st place female at the 2023 Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Miler (18:44:08), and set another course reco…

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Episode 108: Race Spotlight - Javelina Jundred 31:04

5M ago31:04

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.On this episode, we want to welcome you to the world of Javeli…

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From Lab to Podium: The Power of Blood Analysis (with VerticalMed Tyrol) 43:59

5M ago43:59

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For some time now, it is no longer a question of whether athletes should take supplements. The answer is 'yes', but this is only the first step on the road to success. It is necessary to know which supplements each athlete needs, in what amounts and what the supplement protocol is. VerticalMed Tyrol takes care of all this, helping athletes achieve …

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004: Recovery : So we can do it again sooner! 28:04

5M ago28:04

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! After months of training, a race.... and a broken body, RECOVERY is the answer! Craig's still coming down after a 50-miler and he's a big fan of Restorative Yoga. During this episode you'll hear his chat with A…

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Episode 107: Jake Jackson - From the 24 Hour World Championships to The Cocodona 250 1:01:59

5M ago1:01:59

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Jake Jackson started out as a smoker who could afford to drop an extra 30 pounds and transformed himself into one of the best endurance runners on the planet! He has competed for Team USA twice at the 24-Hour World Championships and after taking on the Black Canyons Ultras 100 Mile Challenge, he will be gearing up for the longest challenge of his l…

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Episode 106: Race Spotlight - Blackbeard's Revenge 100 34:40

5M ago34:40

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.Not every race is a vacation, but there are some races that ar…

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003: 50 Miles in Spain : Emotions are high! 22:56

5M ago22:56

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to the third episode. During this one you'll hear from Craig after a 50 Mile Ultra in Spain. He discusses his feelings, and how he broke down after the run. You'll also get more of a flavour when Anna (…

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Episode 105: Ed Kennedy - Umstead, Uwharrie & Last Man Standing - "You Only Fail When You Quit" 1:11:58

5M ago1:11:58

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Ed Kennedy is kind, tough, and has 100% earned our respect. From The Umstead 100 to The Uwharrie 100 to the Southern Tour Last Man Standing, we had tons to talk about. And he brought so much value! Take us on your long run to hear how Ed knocked 4 minutes off his aerobic running pace, how he worked through multiple setbacks on his journey to conque…

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Episode 104: Race Spotlight - Mogollon Monster 100 37:19

6M ago37:19

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Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. With this series of Race Spotlight episodes, we want to introduce you to races that you may or may not have heard of by speaking directly to the Race Directors to give you all the information you need.This episode presents to you a monster of a race out of Easter…

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002: Transition to Ultra, Compromise & Failed dates 35:40

6M ago35:40

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker. Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff! Welcome to the second episode. During this one you'll hear talk of baby wipes, talcum powder and car park dates, Craig talks openly about gratitude, and he's learned his co-host, Anna's name! To get in touch wi…

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Episode 103: Lazarus Lake - The Making Of A Legend 1:12:52

6M ago1:12:52

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The Legend Himself! Few people have impacted the sport of ultrarunning like Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake. It was an absolute honor to sit down with him and chat not only about the races that have made him known around the world, but also his personal journey into running and race directing. Tune in to hear about his overnight Christmas runs, how…

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