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Outside of a very few people, Sean Nakamura has one of the most intense race schedules in this ridiculous sport of ours. This year he’s run seven 100 milers, four 100ks, a bunch of “normal” ultras, and a then earlier this month he won Tahoe 200, after which he took … The post Sean Nakamura | Serial Ultra Racing, 200s, and the Trail Community appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Courtney Dauwalter already holds the 24 hour record (155 miles) as well as numerous course records on mountain ultramarathons in the US.  She won (outright) Javelina Jundred 100k last year and bagged a nice win when she won Run Rabbit Run 100 miler in 2016.  Along with other runs, she’s … The post Courtney Dauwalter | Blind Perseverance at RRR100 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Earlier this month, Joe McConaughy stepped off the trail in Maine after demolishing the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the 2,200-ish mile Appalachian Trail. He averaged about 50 miles a day and completed the journey in an unsupported fashion. So really, how much actual running did he do? (A lot.) … The post Joe McConaughy | Appalachian Trail FKT and Ultrarunning appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Tim Tollefson returned to UTMB this year and ended up with a similar race as 2016. Fast Europeans, an enthusiastic American charging out front, and plenty of vert before the finish line. Like last year, Tim played it smart. He ran conservatively and strong throughout the race, worked with friend … The post Tim Tollefson | UTMB 2017 Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Clare Gallagher made her debut podcast on URP at this time last year–she’d just crushed Leadville and we got to hear about her training, eating, collegiate running, and studies in Thailand.  Lots of energy, lots of fun, and the potential for a big career was obvious. In this most recent … The post Clare Gallagher | One Year Anniversary and a Big Win appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ruperto Romero Interview Ruperto Romero breaks the mold for the modern day ultramarathon stud. No sponsor, no GPS, no shoe contract, no Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Strava. He’s never heard of URP and doesn’t pay attention to most ultra news. But damn….Rupert can throw down when he hits his favorite … The post Ruperto Romero Interview – 100 Mile Champ at 53 Years Old appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Runner and writer Yitka Winn joins me just a few days after her win at Fat Dog 120 to talk about her first big win, how it happened, and the feeling of running “up front” and getting chased.  We also discuss the importance of good communication between runners and pacers. … The post Yitka Winn Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Elisa Laverty Interview Elisa Laverty has had a big year! In January, she and husband Keith welcomed their first child into the world. A few months later, she attempted a 50k, then this past weekend, she ran her first 50 miler at White River. Everyone’s got a story, and Elisa’s … The post Elisa Laverty | New Mom and Her First 50 Miler appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Joe Gray Interview Joe Gray is a well accomplished, multi-medaled, and openly opinionated guy who’s got a great perspective on this silly sport of ours.  Joe is perhaps the most accomplished and decorated mountain runner in the United States and has the stats to prove it. He won the World Mountain … The post Joe Gray Interview | Sponsorships, Racial Disparities in MUT, Treadmill Training, Food, and More appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Sarah Lavender Smith joins me give a fun and informative Speedgoat recap–she ran the tough 50k for the first time and has some great advice if you plan on running one day. Is it really as tough as we’ve heard? (Answer: yes.) Sarah also talks about pacing Hardrock and the … The post Sarah Lavender Smith – Speedgoat, Hardrock, Outdoor Retailer, and Ultra Training appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Kaytlyn Gerbin nabbed one of the final Golden Tickets to Western States Endurance Run this April with her win at Gorge Waterfalls 100k. Admittedly, I didn’t have her on my top five radar at The Big Dance, so I asked her to come on the show and tell us about … The post Kaytlyn Gerbin Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

When we spoke with Kyle Robidoux one week ago, he was preparing for his first hundred miler.  He’d trained, prepared, planned, and analyzed, put together a team of crew, pacers, and sighted trail guides, and was of to Vermont 100 to execute his strategy. In this interview, we find out … The post Kyle Robidoux | First 100 Miler Follow Up appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Kyle Robidoux is like many people we know. He’s in the taper week of his first 100 miler, he had a ho-hum 50 miler a few weeks ago, but he’s confident in his crew, pacers, and mental strength  and he’s ready to get through the whole race. The difference is … The post Kyle Robidoux – 100 Milers and Athletes with Disabilities appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Kaci Lickteig has a solid history at Western States, winning the storied trek from Squaw Valley to Auburn last year, and starting the race this year in tip top shape and ready to race hard. Considered one of the best trail ultramarathon runners in the country, Kaci was odds on … The post Kaci Lickteig | Western Grit appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Amy Sproston has 50 results on her ultrasignup, and 49 of them are top ten results.  She’s won the IAU 100k Championships and finished 2F last year at Western. How has she been able to perform at such a high level for over a decade? In this interview (her 2nd … The post Amy Sproston | Consistency is Key appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Jackie Merritt has been tearing up the trail and ultra scene on the (b)east coast for a number of years.  She’s racked up top performances at the USATF Trail Championships, nabbed the overall win at Ice Age 50k, set a new course record at Pinhoti 100 in November, then won … The post Jackie Merritt – #BeastCoast to Squaw Valley appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Jim Walmsley is a fearless runner who’s been known to target other runners, records, and FKTs with abandon.  His performances have backed up and sustained this confidence as he’s only “lost” one race in over two years–that the infamous “wrong turn heard ’round the world” at last year’s Western States … The post Jim Walmsley – Lighting the Fire for Western States 2017 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Andrew Chapello Interview In 2016, Andrew Chapello ran a Western States qualifier at Canyons 100k.  He finished the race and threw his only ticket into the pot for the lottery in December. His name didn’t get drawn, but he was added to the wait (#36) list as a possible starter. … The post Andrew Chapello – Training For a 100 Miler He Might Not Run appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

The last time we spoke with original URP host Scotty Sandow was in February of this year.  At that point, Scotty had (re)committed to running his first hundred miler after taking an extended absence away from the trails and was fully dedicated to push through life and making it happen. In that interview … The post Scotty Sandow – Five Months Down, Five to Go Until His First 100 appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Nick Arciniaga will line up at North Face Endurance Championship with the fastest marathon time of anyone on US soil. Faster than Max King (2:14). Faster than Sage Canaday (2:16). Faster than Jim and Zach (though I don’t believe either have ever run a proper marathon) and Ian (2:21) and … The post Nick Arciniaga – Can 2:11 Convert to Trail Ultramarathon Success? appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.