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Traci Falbo is one tough and accomplished runner. She holds the indoor 48 hour record (remember this crazy video?), she’s been named to the top 10 list for Ultrarunner of the Year, she held the 100 mile trail record, has completed the Grand Slam, and has countless ultramarathon finishes and … The post Traci Falbo | Running Mojo, Western States, and the Power of a Positive Pacer appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Bob Shebest lined up for Western States this year in prime shape. He’d put in solid training with a high mileage block timed just right. He’d podiumed at other races in the past year and had specific experience racing from Squaw to Auburn before. He had a quality race plan … The post Bob Shebest | Everyone Has a Plan Until it Falls Apart appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

In addition to the URP Daily News that’s published each morning, I’ll be recording the URP Daily News Briefing each day (maybe?) that’ll go into a bit more depth with some of the issues covered in the online edition. Please let me know what you think of the audio format … The post URP Daily News Briefing Monday, June 25 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Diana Fitzpatrick has experienced a lot in her running career. She’s won the storied Dipsea Race two times, she’s qualified for the Olympic Trials in the marathon, she’s coached a high school running program for years, co-RD’ed a popular trail 50k with her husband Tim, earned four silver buckles at … The post Diana Fitzpatrick | Ultra Trail Wisdom from a Legend appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Kate Elliot won herself an Altra Golden Ticket to the Western States Endurance Run just four months ago.  With her 2nd place finish at Sean O’Brien 100k (her first try at that distance), she suddenly found herself on the registrants list for her first hundred miler on the biggest stage … The post Kate Elliott Interview | Positive Attitude for Her First Hundred Miler appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Lee Conner has been stacking up finishes, podiums, and wins at trail ultramarathons across the country for a number of years. In the past 18 months, Lee has run HURT 100 (5th female), Orcas Island 100, Miwok 100k, Bighorn 100 (2nd female), UTMB, Chatanooga 100 (win), the Georgia Death Race (3rd … The post Lee Conner Interview | How She Trains for Mountain Ultras Without Any Mountains appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

When seven time Western States champion Scott Jurek decided to take a crack at the 2,189 mile Appalachian Trail in 2015, he knew it would be a team effort with his wife Jenny. This interview is with Jenny Jurek and gets her perspective on the 46:08:07 FKT. After the six … The post Jenny Jurek | Running, Writing, and Adapting to Life Along the Appalachian Trail appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Jared Hazen will line up at Lake Sonoma 50 in two days with one goal: Earn an Altra Golden Ticket to the Western States Endurance Run in June. His fellow Coconino Cowboys are in, but for he and fellow Cowboy Eric Senseman, this is their last chance for 2018. In … The post Jared Hazen Interview | Golden Ticket Grab at Lake Sonoma appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Mike Strzelecki isn’t fast, but he’s been running trails and ultramarathons for the better part of thirty years. This guy loves single track. He loves timed events. He loves road races and trail races. And he loves the heck out of the ultramarathon community. It’s one thing to hear advice … The post Mike Strzelecki’s 18 Tips for Trail and Ultramarathon Success appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

The picture below shows it all. With a pulk behind them and hundreds of miles of baren tundra in front of them, it takes a special type of athlete to line up at the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Alaskan transplant David Johnston has won the event six times in the last … The post Iditarod Trail Invational 350 Mile Interview and Ben’s Skimo Tips appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Brendan Leonard, founder and creative drive behind the popular semi-rad.com website joins Sarah and I for a wide-ranging talk about running, outdoor adventures, media, and more. Brendan’s an interesting guy and leads a multi-fasceted life that many URP listeners will appreciate and relate to…all told through the eyes and ears … The post Semi-Rad.com’s Brendan Leonard Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Scotty Mills Episode Notes Scotty Mills has been running Ultramarathon and trail events since 1981 and has racked up a few hundred finishes and made what seems like just as many friends. He’s run UTMB, JFK, Lake Sonoma, Massanutten, Hat Run 50k and Wasatch. He’s run Western States 18 times, … The post Scotty Mills | Ultra Longevity, the MUT Community, and New URP Music! appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ever wanted to put on a trail race or ultramarathon? What does it take to launch your first event and how do you build a community around it? In this interview with Rob Goyen, we hear about how he accidentally started one of the most successful race companies in the … The post Rob Goyen | Race Directing and the MUT Industry appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Dr. Hal Rosenberg has lived and run in the trail meccas of Boulder and Flagstaff and currently lives and practices in the running hotbed of Mill Valley, California. He’s an experienced MUT runner, cyclist, and triathlete, who also happens to treat some of the top ultra trail runners in the … The post Dr. Hal Rosenberg | When and Why to See a Sports Chiropractor appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ladia Albertson-Junkans ran the competitive Chuckanut 50k for her first ultramarathon last year and won it. With a stacked field that included YiOu Wang, Camille Herron, and Corinne Malcom, Ladia bonked hard but rallied and came out on top.   I think I’ve learned to focus on joy through the … The post Ladia Albertson-Junkans Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Adharanand Finn has lived with the elite Kenyan runners in Iten, he’s trained in Japan while learning about the famously cut-throat Ekiden races, and he’s now turning his attention to the burgeoning ultramarathon scene. In this interview, we talk about: The cultural and social influences on the Japanese distance running … The post Adharanand Finn | Japanese Ekiden, Kenyan Marathoners, and the Rise of Ultrarunners appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ailsa MacDonald showed up at the Black Canyon 100k–a Western States Endurance Run Golden Ticket Race–and walked away with second overall. Now she’s got to squeeze “The Big Dance” into her already tight racing schedule of marathons, ultras, and Ironman distance triathlons. So who is Ailsa? She’s got an interesting … The post Ailsa MacDonald | Midrace Mindset appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Natalie Ghelfi joined me for a conversation about her first 100k. We talk about her training, what she learned in her buildup, and how she executed her race. We also talk strollers, marriages, downhill running, shoes, and more. In this podcast, we discuss an issue many runners struggle with, and … The post Natalie Ghelfi Interview | Lessons From Her First 100k appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Angela Shartel has wins at Quad Dipsea, Bear, Cruel Jewel, Massnutten, and San Diego 100 miler. She’s an M9 at Western and recently finished 2nd at Araivapa Running’s Coldwater Rumble in Arizona. That last result–a podium at a 100 miler–is what we focus on a lot in this interview.  After … The post Angela Shartel Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Natalie Larson won the #4 FKTOY of the year for 2017 for her self supported 1200 mile trek up the California coast. In that adventure, she cussed out a mountain lion, fell in love with Malibu, learned the tidal tables on the Lost Coast, and had to take an Uber … The post Natalie Larson Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.