Best Camino Ultra Podcasts (2024)

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REPLAY: 329: The Clemens Clan Hike the Camino 1:36:52

2h ago1:36:52

1:36:52

“Slow is steady, steady is fast.” Jim Clemens, Tyler Clemens, and Chris Clemens hike the Camino. Luis chats with the Clemens family about their adventures on the trail. Hear about the logistics, food and drink along the way, the interactive app they used, interactions with fellow travelers, reflecting on the hike, what it meant to be together as a …

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REPLAY: 328: The Beer is Done with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld 1:55:35

2d ago1:55:35

1:55:35

“My concept was, when you crack the third beer, the podcast starts. Cause that’s when the good conversation starts.” In this replay episode, Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld chat with Luis about ending the Beer on the Run podcast, baseball, football, running events, how Beer on the Run got started, how they got guests by shooting their shot, some of …

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327: Clare Gallagher is Smart with the Winning 47:24

9d ago47:24

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“The Snowman Race mission is to raise awareness about climate change and the plight of people living in high altitude regions.” Clare Gallagher is a professional runner from Boulder CO. In this special Snowman episode, Clare chats with Luis about using an altitude tent, preparing for the Snowman Race, her race history, environmental advocacy, study…

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Cycle Vietnam and Cambodia Active Travel Adventure 53:54

13d ago53:54

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Vietnam and Cambodia : Saigon to Angkor Wat Cycling Holiday An incredible way to explore Vietnam and Cambodia is by bike! On today's show, we take a fully guided cycling vacation to see some of the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia, but since we explore by bike, we get a more authentic experience with the local people with the bonus of avoiding ma…

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326: Simon Mtuy is Farming His Way to a Better Future 1:01:09

16d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

“A marathon every day for five days. It is not a joke.” Simon Mtuy is a farmer, guide and runner from Tanzania. In this special Snowman Race episode, Simon chats with Luis about his homelands in Kilimanjaro, how climate change is effecting his land, what he grows on his farm, running ultras, finishing Western States 10 times, his guiding, running a…

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325: Kelly Halpin is Excited for the Snowman Race Adventure 46:23

25d ago46:23

46:23

“I’m expecting to find adventure, and an incredible culture. I am incredible curious about the country and the people, the customs. I love travelling and this is just such an absolutely special part of the world to be invited to visit.” Kelly Halpin is a professional mountain runner from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In this special Snowman Race episode, …

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Unspoiled Sri Lanka 9 Day Cycling Adventure 43:43

27d ago43:43

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Unspoiled Sri Lanka 9 Day Cycling Adventure See the Best of Sri Lanka on this nine day bicycling adventure travel tour. Ride through little touristed villages (the people will come out to wave at you with big smiles that you are visiting their country), magnificent tea plantations, lush national parks and along pristine coastline. Also take one of …

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324: Kaori Niwa is Going to Finish the Snowman Race 38:40

1M ago38:40

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“You have to think about it, you know. How are you going to be like after 10 hours.” Kaori Niwa is a professional trail runner from Japan. In this special Snowman episode, hear Kaori chat with Luis about where she grew up, how she got into running, her running accomplishments, what her goals are, what she is excited about, and what gear she carries…

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323: Pascal Egli has Expectations for the Snowman Race 36:52

1M ago36:52

36:52

“They care a lot about their environment and their natural resources and sustainability. They are one of the countries with the lowest carbon footprint per person in the world and I think they clearly have a message to bring out to the world.” Pascal Egli is a professional trail and sky runner from Norway. In this special Snowman Race episode, Pasc…

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How to Walk or Bike the El Camino de Santiago in Spain 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

How to Walk or Bike the El Camino de Santiago in Spain Kit interviews Umberto di Venosa, founder of Follow the Camino, a tour company focused entirely on assisting 'pilgrims' plan and execute their Camino journey. Umberto gives us expert insight on what you need to think about when planning your El Camino. These can also be applied to any long dist…

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322: Jill Yoneda is Swimming for Canuck Place 56:01

2M ago56:01

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“It’s absolutely a team effort. I wouldn’t be able to do these swims without them. Every single one of them has an important job. They are just as important as the swimmer, if not more.” Jill Yoneda is an endurance swimmer and free diver. Rob DeCou is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Lux Virtual. He is also a ultra-endurance athlete. In thi…

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321: Veronika Spalekova is a Triple Threat 41:41

2M ago41:41

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“I don’t like the uphill finish. I like to finish downhill.” Veronika Spalekova is a triathlete, accomplished distance runner, and a coach from the Bay Area. In this episode, Veronika chats with Luis about her running career, Broken Arrow, The Formattable, The Greenhorn Ranch, Quicksilver, her coaching, what the biggest failures people make in trai…

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Mont Blanc Adventure : Hike the Alps thru France, Italy and Switzerland 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Classic Bucket List Alps trek of the tour du Mont Blanc circuit through three countries: Italy, France and Switzerland. The Mont Blanc Trek is considered one of the most beautiful hikes in the world! This adventure is the perfect combination of challenge, great food, culture and company. An absolutely wonderful vacation! On today's show, I go in de…

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320: Alex “CHIKORITA” Roudayna Does It All 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

“If it’s just about me it’s harder when things don’t go as planned. But when I have a bigger purpose, it’s so much easier.” Alex “CHIKORITA” Roudayna is an accomplished distance runner from Mexico City and bad ass at OCR events. In this episode, Alex chats with Luis about distance running, Competing at Spartan events, Her upcoming Los Angeles to La…

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Save Money on Travel - Part II 46:28

2M ago46:28

46:28

How To Save Money on Travel - Part II We conclude our summer series on saving money yet still going on trips and adventures with Part II of 69 Ways to Save Money on Travel Costs. Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 trav…

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319: Jack Smith is a Skateboarding Legend 1:26:09

2M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

“The best way I can describe that 76 trip was we had no idea what we were doing but it was total freedom.” Jack Smith is a legendary skateboarder and founder of the Skate Museum in Morro Bay. In this episode, Jack chats with Luis about how he got into skateboarding, how the skateboards have changed over time, how the early equipment was dangerous, …

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318: Hilary Topper From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete 59:19

2M ago59:19

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“Throughout this journey in endurance sports, the whole thing is just convincing yourself that you can do this.” Hilary Topper is an author and an athlete from Long Island. She is the author of a new book titled From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. In this episode, Hilary chats with Luis about running the New York Marathon, getting started runni…

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How to Save Money on Travel Part I 45:39

3M ago45:39

45:39

How to Save Money On Travel Today we drill down on dozens of ways you can save money on Travel. Be sure to get the monthly newsletter so you'll have a printer friendly cheat sheet listing all 69 travel saving tips. No spam promise - unsubscribe anytime. You can listen to Part II of this series here. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES to see all 69 Ways to save mo…

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317: Rachel Entrekin Knows the Race Isn’t Over Till It’s Over 1:15:48

3M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

“I tend to not perform very well when I feel like I have a lot of pressure.” Rachel Entrekin is a bad-ass trail runner. In this episode, Rachel chats with Luis about living in Los Angeles, running stories, Crazy Mountain 100, Rio Del Lago 100, Badger Mountain 100, winning Cocodona 250, having crew and pacers, she describes certain race courses and …

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YOU Did it Story plus Ultra Lite Backpacking 48:43

3M ago48:43

48:43

Today we learn how why you often have to choose between comfort at night or comfort during the day when it comes to backpacking. YOU DID IT!!! But before we tackle ultra lite backpacking though, Kit chats with Sam about how, because of this podcast, she and her husband are now including adventure on their travels - all because she accidentally foun…

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316: Marcos Vargas Runs the Peace and Dignity Journeys 54:14

3M ago54:14

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“Running is playing a more important role in raising awareness of different issues including climate change that is taking place throughout our world.” Marcos Vargas is the Co-Chair and Regional Organizer for the Peace and Dignity Journeys - Central Coast, I am leading the organizing of communities and runners to support the Peace and Dignity Journ…

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315: Michael Salsbury is Running From Tragedy 1:44:56

3M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

“I hope people like the book. It’s happy and it’s sad. It’s extraordinarily emotional.” Michael Salsbury is a runner, a family man and the author of Running From Tragedy. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about his runner son Sebastian, his running, Broken Arrow, why he wrote the book, what’s the book about, his personal tragic family story,…

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Bikepacking the Erie Canal Trail 30:03

4M ago30:03

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Bike Pack the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany Learn how to bike pack the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail : what you'll see, when to go, how many miles per day, where to sleep, and what gear to take. Learn how to plan your epic multi-day biking adventure and much more. Get insights into general bike packing from an experienced bike packer. COMPLETE SHOW…

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314: Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch Has a Worldview of Running 1:18:48

4M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

“If you run with the Earth then you can run forever.” Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch is a trail runner and life coach from Germany and currently lives in Oregon. In this episode, Franziska chats with Luis about her life journey, how she got into distance running, her love of Luna Sandals, her experience of running in the Copper Canyons, how travel…

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313: John Waters is Running for Mental Health 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

“I can’t think of any scenario where I’ve witnessed such like a close-knit community that was accepting of new people.” John Waters is runner and works in software. In this episode, John chats with Luis about moving to San Diego, his experience in the Copper Canyons, his experience at Born to Run, playing music in front of people, his prep for Lead…

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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures 24:11

4M ago24:11

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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two). We'll cover: The difference between bike packing and bike touring Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear What kind of bags you'll need The six main cross country USA bike trails Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles o…

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312: Rob DeCou is Aware of Raising Awareness 1:17:43

4M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

“That’s incredible that us as people can go out there and push ourselves that hard and just see where that edge is, and there’s kind of this fascination with like where is that edge and what does that feel like.” Rob DeCou is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Lux Virtual. He is also an ultra-endurance athlete. In this episode, Rob chats with…

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311: Susan Smyth Two Runners One Horse 33:03

4M ago33:03

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“Let them know it’s okay to ride or it’s okay to run. You’ll survive and you can switch off.” Susan Smyth is the coordinator and ride manager of the Ride & Tie race. In this episode, Susan chats with Luis about Ride & Tie, the details around this special race based on the old Pony Express, where the race has been held, the Cool Summer Night Run whi…

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Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

Boat and Bike from Venice to Mantua 8 Day Cycling Adventure What a fantastic way to explore Venice and the Italian countryside : by bike AND boat! On today's show, we learn about a super fun and affordable way to explore one of Europe's most popular countries, but since we are traveling different that the other tourists, we are usually away from th…

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310: Dr. Andy Pasternak Has Your Back at Western States 100 54:38

5M ago54:38

54:38

“A lot of times we tend to see medical issues from Robinson through Rucky Chucky. And that’s where we have a lot of our medical teams set up.” Dr. Andy Pasternak is the medical director for the Western States 100-mile endurance run. In this episode, Dr. Andy chats with Luis about meeting at the Rose Bowl, being the medical director of Western State…

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309: Born to Run First Timers 2:02:05

5M ago2:02:05

2:02:05

“I am what I call a back of the packer runner. And I felt encouraged by everybody on the course. People that I would be like, why are they going to try and encourage me, they’re off running really fast. But everyone was so encouraging and so nice. I did not feel invisible on the course which sometimes I do.” In this special episode, Luis chats with…

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Boat and Bike Provence - Camargue France 37:59

5M ago37:59

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8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France. We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vi…

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308: Chris Andrews is the Run Coach You Need 1:21:19

5M ago1:21:19

1:21:19

“I think that there is always room to grow, but you can’t grow without other people understanding where you can work with them and where they can work with you.” Chris Andrews is a professional runner and coach. Chris chats with Luis about Born to Run Ultramarathon Extravaganza, how he got into running, getting robbed at gunpoint, running the Big S…

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Seasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company 1:06:38

6M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Seasoned Traveler Insights with Mollie of Stay In Good Company Kit was interviewed by host, Mollie, on the popular travel podcast, Stay In Good Company. In this episode, we share the entire episode, which also features Mollie's other well traveled guest's insights about travel, including slow travel and some of the fun and unusual lodging they've e…

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307: Harris Goodman is Finding Family Everywhere 49:57

6M ago49:57

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“So then my younger brother calls me up and he’s freaked out. He is like, he has 12 half siblings. All different moms, all the same dad. His dad.” Harris Goodman is a pathologist and a long-distance runner. In this episode, Harris chats with Luis about his experience at Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run, being a pathologist, the restorative reset t…

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306: Aimee Kohler is a Mountain Runner Focused on a Sustainable Future 53:56

6M ago53:56

53:56

“I just really love being out on the mountains, spending longer runs out on the mountains, and I’m just stoked on hard trail running right now.” Aimee Kohler is a mountain runner and chats with Luis about being a Fit Specialist at a running store, common mistakes people make when choosing shoes, maintaining trails, OCR events, running in the Copper…

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Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!) 52:52

6M ago52:52

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Trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal : An Adventure For Regular Hikers (who train!) Looking for a superb challenge, surrounded by majestic beauty and a unique culture? Consider trekking to Everest Base Camp(EBC)! You hike on the same path as the folks who are attempting to climb Mount Everest, ending at EBC, the last village before their final climb.…

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305: Colin Dean Leads Brass Mash 1:11:48

6M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

“This is so much fun and all the flags are flying, and I think there was dirt wrestling happening, and everybody had their beverage of choice cracked open.” Colin Dean is a musician and leader of the Brass Mash Band out of San Luis Obispo. Colin chats with Luis about the California central coast, Cal Poly, trombones, how he got into music, his favo…

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304: REPLAY: Raw Talk with Michael Versteeg 2:59:19

7M ago2:59:19

2:59:19

“I’m really fucking good at ignoring pain.” Michael Versteeg is a bad ass professional distance runner sponsored by Satisfy. Hear about him building tiny homes, why he walked off the Colorado Trail after completing over 400 miles, his musical tastes, microdosing and why he will never tape his nipples. David Valenzuela gives his best advice for maki…

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Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part II 31:46

7M ago31:46

31:46

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART II: Join us as we continue our 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!). You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife a…

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303: Adam Lopez Gets Musical 3:10:09

7M ago3:10:09

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Adam Lopez is a musician, music teacher, and runner. This Road Dog musical special episode was recorded live at the Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiology…

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302: Michael Nájera is Running Tofu Scramble 1:15:34

7M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

“We started our Friday runs and those are ones we call caffeinated rituals.” Michael Nájera is a runner from Los Angeles. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about his parents migrating from Mexico, how he got started running, running in high school, running on dirt, traveling up to run Born to Run, his informal run meet up called Tofu Scrambl…

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Costa Rica Camino Long Distance Coast to Coast Hike with Home Stays : Part I 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

Guided Costa Rica Camino with Homestays and Daily Luggage Transfer PART I: Join us as we discuss the new 175 mile/280 km Costa Rica Camino where, over 16 days, you walk from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean, across the entire country (indeed the continent and over the continental divide!). You'll experience an array of ecosystems and see wildlife…

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301: Andrew Miller Coaching 57:15

7M ago57:15

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“I just like running. I like running. I Like spending time with my friends and that’s pretty much I think what everybody else is out there for to.” Andrew Miller is the 2016 Western States winner in under 16 hours. In this episode, Andrew chats with Luis about winning the Western States 100 at 20 years old, the details he remembers about that win, …

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300: Beer on the Road Dog Podcast with Brad Garfinkel 1:48:09

8M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

“There’s a couple of things I do well. I drink beer really really well and I enjoy lots of it. And I run. I am a better beer drinker than I am a runner but I found that they both go hand and hand.” Brad Garfinkel is a beer drinker and a runner. In this special episode, we mash up the Beer on the Run podcast with Road Dog Podcast to get Beer on the …

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Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile 33:52

7M ago33:52

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Patagonia Part II: Hike, Bike and Kayak Argentina and Chile In this Part II of our Patagonia adventure, we begin at the end of our W-Trek at Lake Grey, where we switch our hiking gear for sea kayaks, and venture out in this beautiful lake to kayak around icebergs and glaciers. We then move to the other side of Patagonia, from Chile now on to Argent…

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299: David Hellard is Taking the Caffeine Bullet 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

“You might be needing to use caffeine different ways depending on if you’re using it to help make the right decisions, or to avoid sleep, or for motivation.” David Hellard is one of the presenters of the Golden Trail Series, ultra marathon runner, running journalist, founder of Caffeine Bullet and presenter on The Bad Boy Running Podcast. In this e…

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298: The Places We Run 1:12:03

8M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

“I feel like these endurance events really unite participants, volunteers, and others to respect our forests and rivers while in pursuit of athletic dreams and wilderness adventures.” Bob Crowley, Hal Hall, and Tim Twietmeyer are the authors of the new book, States The Places We Run: Celebrating 50 years of American Ultrarunning History. In this sp…

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Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina 36:06

8M ago36:06

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Patagonia Part I: Hike the W Trek in Argentina Patagonia ranks in my Top 3 of the ‘Most Beautiful Places’ I’ve seen (and I’ve been to 50 countries and all seven continents). The rugged granite mountains are often snow capped in glaciers lit up by the sun. Those same glaciers have turned its many lakes into stunning milky blue and teal oasis that de…

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297: Richard Larsen Loves Going Uphill 58:57

8M ago58:57

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“As runners age, all sorts of things age. Our cardio vascular system, our feet, our mobility, but for some reason, in uphill running, the aging curve is different.” Richard Larsen is a 72-year-old mountain runner who specializes in running uphill. In this episode, Richard chats with Luis about starting a running club, mountain running, 5ks, advice …

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