Ultrarunnerpodcast.com

Kyle Pietari (Altra/NordicTrack) ran Leadville in 2012 as his first hundred miler and finished in 28th place. Not bad, but since then, he’s been back to finish 2nd two times, has wins and podiums across the country, and ran to a grueling M10 at Western States Endurance Run last year … The post Kyle Pietari – Leadville Lessons, Strollers, Run Commuting, and Poop Science appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Soon-Chul Choi grew up in the midwest playing football, joined the military where he trained mine-detecting dolphins and seals, went to Berkeley, thought about joining the CIA, but instead went to work at startups…and here we are. Soon-Chul ran his first ultramarathon just over four years ago, then quickly started … The post Soon-Chul Choi | Enthusiasm, Lessons, and a Ticket to UTMB appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

The last time we had Michele Yates on URP was in early 2014 right after she’d been named Ultrarunning Magazine’s Ultrarunner of the Year alongside Rob Krar. In 2013, Michele won nearly every race she entered, including Bandera 100k, North Face 50M and Run Rabbit Run 100 miler. Since then, … The post Michele Yates Interview | 2018 | Recovery and Resilience appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

I sat down with Una Beaudry to talk about running, strength, sickness, positivity, and what she’s got planned for her future.  Una ran three 100ks in three months, she and her husband went on a self-guided run/eating/drinking tour through the Cinque Terra region of Italy, and she fills me in … The post Una Beaudry | Health Scares, Breast Cancer, and a Positive Attitude appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

2017 was a big year in ultrarunning. Between Jim Walmsey’s bold predictions on huge stages, the rise in popularity and performances of women road and track times, and the overall growth of the sport, these have been an interesting and fun twelve months. Just like years past (here’s 2015 and 2016), we … The post 2017 End of Year Review and Predictions for 2018 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Anthony Costless just clicked off a 2:13:12 marathon at CIM, a mere four weeks after finishing 2nd at the USATF Trail Championships to Mario Mendoza in Moab. While Anthony hasn’t yet crested 26.2, we talk a lot about sub-ultra distances and what he’s doing to train for his first trail … The post Anthony Costales Interview | Preparing for Ultra Distances appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ben Nephew is considered one of the Kings of (b)east coast trail running and racing. Over his 17+ year career, he has or held multiple FKTs on some iconic trails and has over 110 MUT results on UltraSignup The vast majority of those are for outright wins. Professionally, Ben is … The post Ben Nephew Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Kelly Wolf spent much of her childhood thru high school competing as a gymnast.  Fatigued from the pressure and some physiological concerns, she stepped away from that sport and found rock climbing in college. A bit burned out from climbing, Kelly discovered the trails and hasn’t looked back. She ran … The post Kelly Wolf | From Gymnastics to Massive Vert on the Trails appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Eric Senseman ran JFK50 two times before nailing it last month. What did he do differently this time that failed to do his first two attempts. Different workouts, different gear, or was it a different mindset? When you’ve got 20+ time finisher Ian Torrence and three time champion Jim Walmsley … The post Eric Senseman Interview – Running, Racing, Media, and More! appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Kris Brown finished 4th at the hyper-competitive North Face 50 championship earlier this month,  begging a lot of people to ask “who was that guy?”  I wondered the same thing, so I invited him on the show to learn more. What I learned is that Kris Brown has been running … The post Kris Brown | A Fookin Animal on the Hills appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

It’d be easy to look at Timothy Olson’s career and focus on the past. He’s got some big wins (current course record at Western States Endurance Run, anyone?), plenty of highlights, and has run at the top of the field for years, but I wanted to have Tim on to … The post Timothy Olson and Mid Career Optimism appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Larisa Dannis joined us in 2014 to discuss her mountain training in Vermont and subsequent move to Northern California.  During that year, she finished 2nd at Western, ran a 5:59 fifty miler, and racked up wins across the country only to break her fibula at 100k championships in Qatar. So … The post Larisa Dannis | Back to Her Roots appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Mae Barker and Zach Hanna are a couple from Florida who’ve been running together for a few years while also busy at home with two kids and demanding jobs. Let’s hear from a couple who train on flat roads but race on mountain trails. I wanted to interview them for … The post Mae Barker and Zach Hanna and How to Run 100 Miler Together appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Chris Mocko Interview Chris Mocko last joined us in May of this year to talk about his goal of becoming a sponsored athlete.  He’d strung together a great running resume, had a strong social media presence with The Mocko Show, and was ready to make his big splash at Western … The post Chris Mocko | New City, New Outlook, New Energy appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Patrick Reagan and His 100 Mile Debut Patrick Reagan (HOKA One One) ran his first hundred miler at Javelina this year and was two minutes away from breaking thirteen hours.  He says he felt fine, loves the distance, and can’t wait to run more. He also wants to be smart, … The post Patrick Reagan | Hundred Mile Debut, Pedicabs, Jugbands, and Training Tips appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Katie Graff ran competitively in college, burned out, and took some time off before creeping back into the sport. She ran recreationally for a few years, then, looking for a new challenge, discovered 200 milers and found her niche. This past year, under the coaching of Jason Koop, Katie entered … The post Katie Graff Interview | Triple Crown of 200s, Sewing, Cryotherapy, and More! appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Chris Jones has had a busy summer. Aside from helping to raise his newborn daughter, he’s also served in the National Guard, fought wild fires, raced nearly every weekend and managed to squeeze in six mountainous hundred milers around the country. Did Sarah and I want to get him on … The post Chris Jones | Six 100 Milers in One Summer, Wild Fires, Military, and the Rest of Life appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Patrick Caron just ran the 3rd fastest 100 miler in the world for 2017.  He’s 20, has big plans for his future, a positive outlook, super quick lets, and a pretty solid head on his shoulders. Patrick is the high school kid who scored straight A’s, but is passing on … The post Patrick Caron Interview | Boston’s Young Gun appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Andy Gohlich won an FKT grant earlier this year and announced his intent: He aimed to connect 13 of California’s 15 fourteeners in under 60 hours, an homage to Colorado’s Nolan 14. I asked Andy about finding possible routes on maps, how he trained, what he brought for gear and … The post Andy Gohlich – Establishing a First Route on Norman’s 13 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Welcome to the inaugural MUT Synchrocast! Six MUT-related podcasts have teamed up to tackle one issue, offering multiple opinions and perspectives on a topic that affects  runners of all abilities and experience levels: How to Make Your Race Day Perfect. In this episode, Sarah and I break down the definition … The post Synchrocast: How to Make Your Race Day PERFECT appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.