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The Ultra Running Guys

By The Ultra Running Guys

Join ultra runners Jeremy Reynolds and Jeff Winchester as they share the unique, inspiring and mind-blowing stories that make up the ultra running community, all with the goal of helping you take the next step in your ultra running journey.

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Episode 59: Eric Hewell - "Normalize Crazy"... Taking on the Tuna 200 Relay As A Solo Runner

The Ultra Running GuysNov 05, 2022

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

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

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 December of 2022 his new path led him to his first 50K, followed by his first 100 miler a year later at the crazy tough Beast of The East 100 here in North Carolina. He has since launched his Run With Christ mission where he plans to run a 100 miler in all 50 states, taking on the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 in May to check off the state of VA. Join us while we chat with this coach and strength training gym owner about how he got here, what will keep him going, and how he plans to tackle fifty 100 milers to carry forward his mission. Enjoy the episode!

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Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024
Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2024
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Apr 20, 202401:22:36
Episode 116: Race Spotlight - Pony Express Trail Run

Episode 116: Race Spotlight - Pony Express Trail Run

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 feet of elevation gain/loss. Runners have 30 hours to complete the 100 miler, unless you are 60 and over, then you get 32 hours to complete.



And it you want to learn about history, who better to host a race that takes runners along a journey back in time, than the ultra running historian himself, Davy Crockett. We hosted Davy on the podcast, on episode 70. Davy is the 15th person to have completed 100 mile races, is the director of the American Ultra Running Hall of Fame, the host of the Ultrarunning History Podcast, and is the RD for the Pony Express Trail Run.


Take a few minutes to learn more about this incredible race, the Pony Express Trail Run from the great historian and Race Director, Davy Crockett.


Pony Express Trail Run Info: Race Website: http://ponyexpress100.org

Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=110179

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260004530699363

Ultrarunning History website: https://ultrarunninghistory.com


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Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Apr 13, 202434:31
Episode 115: Scott Perry - Failure, Community And Finding The Hardest 50K In The US

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

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 HARDEST 50K in the US and is jumping in strong with races like Quest for Crest 50K, Speedgoat 50K, and the Barkley Fall Classic all on his 2024 calendar. Tune in to hear Scott's amazing stories, his inspirational passion for life, and why he loves the ultra community so much. Enjoy the episode!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Apr 06, 202401:12:33
Episode 114: Race Spotlight - Loopy Looper

Episode 114: Race Spotlight - Loopy Looper

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 looking at different formats. The race is held on a 3.75 mile loop on a paved path around Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The course is mostly flat and you will run as many loops of it as you can/want in the time allowed. According to the race website, this is one of the fastest looped courses in the country and a great chance to put in some serious mileage. 

Take a few minutes to learn more about this incredible race, the Loopy Looper from co Race Directors, Jen Gaynor and Pete Greenfield.

Loopy Looper Info: Registration for the Loopy Looper is open, the race is 8/3 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ, and new for this year the Glow Up Night Loop - 1 lap of Cooper River at 10pm. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endlessenduranceraces/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endlessendurance/ Website: https://www.endlessendurance.com/ Ultrasignup: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=111437

Photo Credit: Glass Jar Media - https://www.instagram.com/glassjarmedia/⁠


Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Mar 30, 202424:20
Episode 113: Chase Price - From Hating To Run to Winning The Uwharrie 100

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

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 overall. He then went on to set a marathon PR of 2:44 only a few months before becoming one of only 6 people to have ever finished the Uwharrie 100 in under 24 hours, good enough for 1st place in 2023. He has since started the Casually Ambitious Podcast as well as founded the Casually Ambitious Performance Club. Tune in to hear his tips and tricks as as well as his big plans coming up in 2024! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Mar 23, 202401:14:05
Episode 112: Race Spotlight - Jigger Johnson

Episode 112: Race Spotlight - Jigger Johnson

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 which is based out of the Southwest, but what many runners are not aware of is that Aravaipa has also partnered with White Mountain Endurance to host races on the East Coast. This episode spotlights one of those races, the Jigger Johnson 100. According to their website, the Jigger Johnson 100 is one of the world's most grueling trail races. Located in White Mountains National Park in New Hampshire, the race is a 100 mile out and back with an actual mileage of 112 miles and 32,000 feet of elevation gain with a cutoff of 54 hours. Some key info though, the max elevation is 4,340 feet, so you won't be climbing Mt Rushmore and probably not dealing with any form of altitude sickness or acclimation needed. But the race is absolutely tough, remote, and is designed for those that are comfortable being off the grid. Take a few minutes to learn more about this incredible race, the Jigger Johnson, from co Race Directors, Kristina Folcik and Rem Stone. Jigger Johnson Info:

More information on the Jigger Johnson:

Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109601 Race Info:https://www.aravaiparunning.com/white-mountain-endurance/jigger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitemountainendurance

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Mar 16, 202431:25
Episode 111: Howie Stern - Hardrock, Cactus and WTF Moments

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

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 moments, and how he became the legendary photographer that we all know. So take take us on your long run and enjoy the episode!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Mar 09, 202401:16:16
Episode 110: Race Spotlight - Route 66 UltraRun

Episode 110: Race Spotlight - Route 66 UltraRun

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 about the Route 66 UltraRun. The race is liking taking a journey through classic Americana. Covering 140 miles the race, the race follows the longest remaining unbroken stretched of Route 66, from Seligman to Topock66, AZ. The Route 66 UltraRun is held on the 2nd weekend of November and takes place from Saturday to Monday and has a 60 hour cutoff. The race director is Marshall Ulrich. Marshall Ulrich, or Marsh, is one of the toughest endurance runners of all time. He is a legend in our sport and this is just an honor. The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 130 ultramarathons averaging over 125 miles each, competed in 17 expedition-length adventure races, and climbed the Seven Summits all on his first attempts. He is also an accomplished author of a couple of books you may already be familiar with. "Both Feet on the Ground: Reflections from the Outside" "Running on Empty: An Ultramarathoner's Story of Love, Loss and a Record-Setting Run Across America"

More information on the Route 66 UltraRun:

Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=111158 Race Info: https://route66ultrarun.com/ Race Registration Discount code (10% off) for Month of March: URGuys10

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023

Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Mar 02, 202432:57
Episode 109: Diana Gorder - From "Impossible" to 117 Miles in 24 Hours

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

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 record with the overall win at the 2023 Tideland 24 Hour with 117 miles, just 8 miles off the current 24 Hour World Championship qualifying standard. Not bad for someone who ignores her watch, runs by feel, and only has 2 followers on Strava (it's us by the way). Take us on your long run to hear how her running journey started after 5 fractured vertebrae, along with the rest of her inspiring story. Enjoy the episode!


Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Feb 24, 202401:09:21
Episode 108: Race Spotlight - Javelina Jundred

Episode 108: Race Spotlight - Javelina Jundred

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 Javelina. I don't know if this is actually a race or not. Over the past several years this race has just continued to explode in popularity. Everything about it just feels like the Woodstock of Ultra running where the entire community comes together to just have a great time out in the Arizona desert. But there is a race that takes place in the middle of this party, and it has had some blazing fast times with Jonathan Rea setting the course record in 12 hours 43 minutes in 2023 and Camille Herron setting it for the women in 2021 with a blistering time of 14 hours and 3 minutes. The 100 mile race, known as the Javelina Jundred, covers 5 loops that wind through Sonoran desert. Elevation gain is minimal at about 1580 feet for each loop, while running on a surface of packed granite, rocks and sand. After listening to this episode, we can guarantee that the Javelina Jundred will show up on your list of must do races in the future. We invite you to take a few minutes to listen to the race director of the Javelina Jundred, Jubilee Paige.

Enjoy the show? Please leave us rating and comment to share the love! We appreciate you taking the time to join us. Javelina Jundred Info: Register: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=112165 Race Info: https://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javelinajundred Photo credit: Jesse Ellis

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Feb 17, 202431:05
Episode 107: Jake Jackson - From the 24 Hour World Championships to The Cocodona 250

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

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 life, the Cocodona 250 Miler in May.

Take us on your long run to hear Jake's inspiring story along with why he believes we can all benefit from not being afraid to try new things. Enjoy!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys:
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024
Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024
Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Feb 10, 202401:01:60
Episode 106: Race Spotlight - Blackbeard's Revenge 100

Episode 106: Race Spotlight - Blackbeard's Revenge 100

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 are located in vacation destinations. The Blackbeard's Revenge 100 miler takes place in March of each year on the Outer Banks of NC. Runners travel for 100 miles in a point to point race from Corolla down to Hatteras. The race is set up to be beginner friendly, so if you are looking for a first 100 miler or a race that is flat and fast, this may be the race for you. We invite you to take a few minutes to listen to two of the race directors of Blackbeard's Revenge 100, Priscilla Nobles and Richard Swor.

Enjoy the show? Please leave us rating and comment to share the love! We appreciate you taking the time to join us. Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Info: Race Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NC/Corolla/BlackbeardsRevenge100 Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbrevenge100 Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Feb 03, 202434:40
Episode 105: Ed Kennedy - Umstead, Uwharrie & Last Man Standing - "You Only Fail When You Quit"

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

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 conquering 100 miles, and the steps he takes to stack the odds in his favor when toeing the line. And be sure to follow Ed at @edkennedy1100 and send him some love! Enjoy! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Jan 27, 202401:11:58
Episode 104: Race Spotlight - Mogollon Monster 100

Episode 104: Race Spotlight - Mogollon Monster 100

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 Eastern Arizona. The Mogollon Monster 100. The race climbs the Mogollon Rim on six separate locations spending a lot of miles along the Rim, on top of the Rim and climbs up and down with ascents and descents of 30-45% grades at some points. Elevation gain is about 18000 feet, with the entirety of the race hanging out between 5200 feet and up to 8000 feet. The course is considered to be rugged and very technical in parts. Telling us all about it is Noah Dougherty, the RD of the Mogollon Monster 100.

Enjoy the show? Please leave us rating and comment to share the love! We appreciate you taking the time to join us. Mogollon Monster 100 Info: Race Info: ⁠http://www.mogollonmonster100.com/ Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109352 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mogollon_monster Photo credits: Jubilee Paige and Noah Dougherty Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Jan 20, 202437:19
Episode 103: Lazarus Lake - The Making Of A Legend
Jan 13, 202401:12:52
Episode 102: Race Spotlight - Cruel Jewel 100

Episode 102: Race Spotlight - Cruel Jewel 100

One word. Carnage! 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 week, we take a look at the Cruel Jewel 100. The race takes place in the Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. The race is 104 miles, with over 33,000 feet of gain/loss. That is over 300 feet of gain per mile. The race does have a 48 hour cutoff. For perspective, the race has been around for 8 years and has had only 5 finishers run it in a sub 24. The race is tough. But, as ultra runners, we choose tough. Joining us on the show are the co-race directors, Sarah Snyder and Sean Lawford, to help give us the inside scoop about everything the Cruel Jewel 100 has to offer. Enjoy the show? Please leave us rating and comment to share the love! We appreciate you taking the time to join us. Cruel Jewel 100 Info: Race Info: https://dumassevents.com/cruel-jewel-100/ Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109094 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dumassevents Photo credits: Emily Cameron (Cameron Creative). Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Jan 06, 202443:32
Episode 101: Jameson Collins - From 50K To The Triple Crown

Episode 101: Jameson Collins - From 50K To The Triple Crown

After years as a busted up runner who seemed to constantly be facing injury, Jameson Collins had a life changing moment in 2021 that sent him on a trajectory to signing up for a marathon, then a 50K and then...the MOAB 240. In 2023, less than 2 years after his epiphany, Jameson finished 2nd overall for the combined times of the Triple Crown of 200s, proving to himself and others that we are capable of more than we ever might believe. This was one of the most insightful discussions we have ever had and it shouldn't take you long to realize Jameson is not just lucky or gifted, he is a mindset juggernaut that has transformed himself mentally and physically and he is on a mission to share what he has learned with others. Take us on your long run, pay close attention, and enjoy the heck out of this episode, because it is just in time to help you set those 2024 goals. Prepare to #JustShowUp

Photo Credit: Jason Peters

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Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

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Dec 30, 202301:29:48
Episode 100: Race Spotlight - Cocodona 250

Episode 100: Race Spotlight - Cocodona 250

Adventure Awaits! Our mission is to help runners take their next step along their ultra running journey. Well a 250 mile race is one helluva big step and we invite you to go on that trip with us. The Cocodona 250 debuted in 2021 and has been a huge success from day one. This race is 250.1 miles. You have 125 hours to finish. The overall elevation gain is 40, 154 feet with a cumulative loss of 34,958 feet. Runners will use portions of the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail, the Prescott Circle Trail, Sedona, the Arizona Trail and the Flagstaff Loop Trail. You will see everything that Arizona has to offer. In addition to the 250, there are other distances for you to check out, including the Sedona 125, Elden Crest 38, and a 4th distance to be announced soon! What does it take to run a 250 mile race? Joining us on the show is the race director of the Cocodona 250, Steve Aderholt, to help answer that question. Enjoy the show? Please leave us rating and comment to share the love! We appreciate you taking the time to join us. Cocodona 250 Info:

Race Info: https://cocodona.com/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cocodona250

Photo credits: Scott Rokis and Howie Stern

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Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Dec 23, 202333:14
Episode 99: Sandra Bullock Smith - Crewing An Ultra Run Start To Finsih

Episode 99: Sandra Bullock Smith - Crewing An Ultra Run Start To Finsih

Sandra Bullock Smith knows better than anyone how to crew an ultra. After supporting her husband Mike to over two hundred 100-Mile races, her experience is second to none and luckily for us, she has shared all that experience in her new book titled "Crewing An Ultra Run Start To Finish." And it is awesome!

We sat down with Sandra to pick her brain and talk about crewing pitfalls, her most valuable tips, and what lessons she had to learn the hard way. If you will be crewing a friend or loved one, or are asking someone to come crew for you, this episode and this book is for you. You can check out the link to the book on Amazon at https://a.co/d/9yBCsvv . Enjoy!

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Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024
Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 2024
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Dec 16, 202301:02:58
Episode 98: Race Spotlight - Yeti 100
Dec 09, 202343:55
Episode 97: Walker Higgins - Spartathlon, Rhabdo and Elite Level Grit

Episode 97: Walker Higgins - Spartathlon, Rhabdo and Elite Level Grit

Walker Higgins is an animal. An adventure racer turned ultra runner, he has taken on some of the world's toughest races.
His most recent adventure took him to the heart of Greece for the 153 mile
Spartathlon, where he fought valiantly for an incredible finish, but soon found himself in a hospital with extreme rhabdo. We dig into what happened, why he takes on these massive challenges, and where he gets his elite level grit.
You don't want to miss this one. Be sure to follow him on IG at @whoa_runner and enjoy the episode!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Dec 02, 202301:19:49
Episode 95: Matt and Paul Murray - From 5Ks to 200 Mile Ultras
Dec 02, 202301:02:37
Episode 96: Race Spotlight - Black Canyon 100k
Nov 25, 202326:32
Episode 94: Race Spotlight - Frigid Fox

Episode 94: Race Spotlight - Frigid Fox

Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. Races can come in all different types of formats with varying distances, duration, and locations. Training for ultras often includes considerations for heat training, elevation, and altitude changes. But there are those gems out there that turn the equation around and challenge runners to the other extreme. Welcome to the world of cold. We'd like to introduce you to the Frigid Fox which takes place in January and is a 63 mile trek along the Ice Age Trail in Southeastern Wisconsin with an elevation gain of a little over 7000 feet. The race has a 24 hour cutoff which seems like a generous cutoff until you understand how harsh the weather can be in Wisconsin in January. Part of signing up for this race is that runners acknowledge an understanding that the weather can be unforgiving. That's what makes this race unique and one heckuva challenge we think. Join us as we sit down with Dustin Schmidt, the Race Director of the Frigid Fox to tell us all about it. If you like the show, leave us a comment or rating to help others hear about it. We appreciate you taking the time to join us. Frigid Fox Info: Race Website: https://www.frigidfoxrace.com/ Registration information: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=101964 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frigidfoxwi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frigidfox

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Nov 11, 202331:31
Episode 93: Avery Matthews - The Grindstone 100 And Finding Out What You Are Made Of

Episode 93: Avery Matthews - The Grindstone 100 And Finding Out What You Are Made Of

Avery Matthews is one of the kindest human beings you will ever come across. She is also one of the toughest. We sat down with her shortly after her agonizing DNF at mile 99 of the Grindstone 100 and got a chance to see what makes her tick. To say it was inspiring would be a major understatement.
Avery will just so happen to be hitting the course at the Rim To River 100 on the same day that this episode drops so give it a listen and then send her some love and encouragement. She can use it during her recovery before she also takes on the @dirty_wolf_racing Beast Of The East 100 in December. We just featured that race in Episode 92 so check it out if you haven't already.
Be sure to connect with Avery at @thelowcountryrunner and let us know what your favorite takeaway is! Enjoy! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TBD, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Nov 04, 202301:02:06
Episode 92: Race Spotlight - Beast of the East 100
Oct 28, 202331:05
Episode 91: Paul Johnson - "It's Going To Hurt And That's OK"

Episode 91: Paul Johnson - "It's Going To Hurt And That's OK"

Just over 14 months ago, Paul Johnson wasn't running seriously. And now, just over a year later, he has taken on the Canyons 100, the World Series of Ultra Running UTMB, set a personal marathon best of 2:46 and at the time this recording drops he will be setting out for a 150 mile training adventure from Newport, Rhode Island to Boston and back, all in preparation for a world record attempt from Los Angeles to New York beginning in March 2024.

And while all this is impressive, we were more impressed by who Paul is as a person and his constant willingness to look inside, be honest with what he sees, and take action to improve. It's something we can ALL learn from. So take us on your long run and like always, let us know what you think. Ladies and gentlemen, Paul Johnson!


Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Oct 21, 202301:17:32
Episode 90: Race Spotlight - Badwater Salton Sea
Oct 14, 202340:48
Episode 89: Chris Morrison - Finding Joy In Doing Hard Things

Episode 89: Chris Morrison - Finding Joy In Doing Hard Things

Chris Morrison is gearing for his second 50-mile race with Man Against Horse, and we sat down with him to hear his powerful story. Chris believes that running is for everyone and that while it can be hard, it's about finding strength and joy rather than simply breaking ourselves down. And he sets an amazing example. Be sure to follow him at @chrismorrison_runs and let us know your biggest takeaway from the episode. You don't want to miss this one!


Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 2024 Date TBD Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s⁠


Oct 07, 202301:11:37
Episode 88: Race Spotlight - Rocky Raccoon 100

Episode 88: Race Spotlight - Rocky Raccoon 100

Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. On the show we are taking a look at the Rocky Raccoon 100 which takes place in Huntsville Texas on the weekend of Feb 3rd and 4th. According to the website, the Rocky Raccoon 100 is "Known as the perfect trail running course for veteran runners wanting a 100mile P.R., as well as the perfect race for rookie ultra runners wanting a good setup to accomplish their goal. Expect frequent and incredible (known around the world) aid station support all day and night.  Generous cut-offs.  A fun atmosphere for family, friends, and awaiting crew members with 5 x 20 mile beautiful loops around the lake, over wooden bridges, and through towering East Texas trees.  Gently undulating trails on a bed of pine needles." The race is a Western states qualifier and runners have 30 hours to complete. Join us as we sit down with PJ Izaguirre, Assistant Race Director for the Rocky Raccoon 100. Rocky Raccoon 100 Info: Main website: https://www.tejastrails.com/rocky100 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tejastrails⁠ Photo credit: Let's Wander Productions: https://www.instagram.com/letswanderproductions Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TBD Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Sep 30, 202329:50
Episode 87: Ashley Durstine - Mastering the Ultra Experience & The Oregon 200

Episode 87: Ashley Durstine - Mastering the Ultra Experience & The Oregon 200

We sat down with Ashely Durstine, an Air Force veteran and mom of 3, and she was EPIC! From AZ trails in the White Tank Mountains, to conquering the Oregon 200, to running with protection, the conversation was top notch. Take us on your long run while we chat hallucinations, aid stations names that can't be pronounced, and why the Grand Canyon makes for the perfect training runs. Be sure to follow Ashley on IG , let us know what you think about the episode, and as always, #JustShowUp ! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 2024 Date TBD Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s⁠


Sep 23, 202301:11:16
Episode 86: Race Spotlight - Leona Divide 100K

Episode 86: Race Spotlight - Leona Divide 100K

Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. As you many of you know, we live on the east coast and don't have a lot of exposure to the races on the west coast, and as we have been doing this series, we have come to find more and more races that are just incredible to think about running. This race is one of those races. The Leona Divide 100K is held in Lake Hughes, California which is North of Los Angeles and runners will spend a majority of their race on the Pacific Crest Trail. The race is also a Western States Qualifier. We encourage you to stick around through the end of the show as well as there is a HUGE announcement this year that the RD, Keira Henninger, makes and we think will make the Leona Divide experience even more incredible. If you love the episode make sure to leave a rating, comment, and subscribe. We appreciate you taking the time to listen. Leona Divide 100K Info: Main website: https://www.khraces.com/series/leona-divide-50-50 Race / course preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHXG7jmR9sk&t=1s https://www.instagram.com/khraces https://www.instagram.com/keriahenninger


Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023

Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s⁠


Sep 16, 202339:56
Episode 85: Harvey Lewis - World Records, Big's Backyard Ultra and Like Harvey Like Son

Episode 85: Harvey Lewis - World Records, Big's Backyard Ultra and Like Harvey Like Son

An amazing conversation with an absolute LEGEND! Plug in to hear us catch up with the one and only Harvey Lewis where we talk about his run commutes, his mindset, and his world wide adventures. From running 375 miles at Dead Cow Gully, capturing a podium spot at the Badwater 135 less than 2 weeks later, and then crushing 17K feet of vert at the Canadian Death Race, Harvey had quite the summer before getting back to run commuting for his teaching job. He is truly one of the best human beings on the planet. Be sure to check out his adventure travel site at http://www.runquesttravel.com/ and hit us up to let us know what your favorite take aways were. Enjoy!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023

Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s



Sep 09, 202301:11:00
Episode 84: Race Spotlight - JFK 50
Sep 02, 202336:36
Episode 83: Andy Glaze - Big Miles, Coco-Canyons & Tik-Tok Stardom
Aug 26, 202301:14:30
Episode 82: Race Spotlight - Umstead 100
Aug 19, 202335:44
Episode 81: Aaron Hale - "My Toughest Adversary Is Myself"

Episode 81: Aaron Hale - "My Toughest Adversary Is Myself"

You think you have excuses? Aaron Hale lost his sight as a US Army Explosive Ordinance Device (EOD) tech and a few years later, he completely lost his hearing as well. With plenty of reasons to give up, Aaron stepped into his warrior self and shows the rest of us what is possible, including becoming the first blind and deaf person to ever complete the World Famous Badwater 135. Tune in to hear Aaron's incredible story and hear how he does it and what he tells himself when things get hard. He is a leader, a patriot, and walking (running) example of what it means to #JustShowUp no matter the circumstance. Trust us. You don't want to miss this one. Links from the episode: Building Homes For Heroes Giving Link: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/building-homes-for-heroes-inc/aaron-hale-badwater-135 EOD Fudge: https://eodfudge.com/ Point Of Impact Podcast: Spotify , Apple , YouTube


Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023

Race: ⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s

Aug 12, 202301:18:05
Episode 80: Race Spotlight - Tunnel Hill 100
Aug 05, 202334:30
Episode 79: Julie Shobe - Optimize Your Ultra Nutrition

Episode 79: Julie Shobe - Optimize Your Ultra Nutrition

As ultra runners, we are on a never-ending quest to dial in our nutrition because if we get it wrong, it can end in disaster! Lucky for us, Julie Shobe has made a career of helping people dial in their fueling plans, and she sat down with us to share all the deets. And it was...AWESOME!Plug in to hear how to optimize your nutrition for training and for race day. Think you know how to carb load? You may be surprised. Either way, Julie lays it all out with specifics and tips. There is so much to take away from this episode.Be sure to follow Julie at @ultra.running.nutrition and huge shoutout to @lindsayrunswild for the awesome guest recommendation! 💯 on point! And if you are interested in finding out more about Julie's Fueling Ultras Program, click HERE to watch her program video or set up a call with her. Enjoy the episode! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguy⁠s


Jul 29, 202301:14:36
Episode 78: Race Spotlight - Canal Corridor 100
Jul 22, 202332:50
Episode 77: Dr. Brandon Ostrander - Strength Training, Running Assessments & Why A PT?
Jul 15, 202301:04:16
Episode 76: Emily Lyons - The Secret To Ultra Running and The Badwater 135

Episode 76: Emily Lyons - The Secret To Ultra Running and The Badwater 135

Emily Lyons is one of our absolute favorite people and that big, wonderful personality came out when we sat down to record. 😁 Jumping into the Ultra scene in 2016 (the same year as we did), her journey has been fun, inspiring, and pretty downright amazing. So much so that after finishing the Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 Miler and Badwater Salton Sea 81 mile events this year, Emily is looking to be added to the small list of Badwater Ultra Cup finishers when she takes on the self proclaimed "World's Toughest Footrace," the Badwater 135 next week on July 4th.
Tune in to hear about her preparation, how she was able to run three 100 milers in 90 days (including a PR), and why she always has a smile on her face.
Follow Emily on IG at @hungry_vegan_runner so you can keep up with her adventures and don't forget to #JustShowUp ! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023

Race: The Hydra - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys


Jul 01, 202301:15:56
Episode 75: Hayden Hawks - Chasing The Dream At Western States

Episode 75: Hayden Hawks - Chasing The Dream At Western States

Hayden Hawks is the real deal. With wins and course records at races like UTMB CCC and the JFK 50, it's no wonder that Hayden is a strong contender for the win at the upcoming Western States Endurance Run 100 on June 24th. And it's something he has been dreaming about for a long time. But even with goals that big, it didn't take long to see that there is much more to Hayden than simply being a fast runner. He is a dedicated family man who holds tight to his faith, all while being a student of Ultra and sharpening his craft daily. He embraces the process as much as he savors the races, and his passion is contagious. Take us on your long run and hear what Hayden has been doing to prepare for Western States, along with his advice and tactical tips for being the best we can be out on the trail. We have no doubt that it will be well worth your while. Be sure to follow Hayden on Instagram at @hawks_hayden and you can check out his website at https://hawksrunning.com And he posts all of his workouts on his Strava profile so that is a great resource as well. Lastly, here is a list of links to Hayden's sponsors that we talked about during the episode:

CurraNZ: https://www.curranzusa.com/

Inside Tracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/

Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/

Hoka: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

Jun 17, 202301:15:35
Episode 74: Aaron Dana - Gnarly Mountains, Strength Work & The Mid-State Mile

Episode 74: Aaron Dana - Gnarly Mountains, Strength Work & The Mid-State Mile

Aaron Dana is as tough as his mustache is big, and he is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. In the past year, he has won the Mighty Mosquito 100, set a course record at the 40 Hour Tennessee Mile, and we were lucky enough to hang with him as he prepares to go to battle at The Mid-State Mile, a unique Last Person Standing race on the infamous Murder Mile course in the mountains of Tennessee. We talked about gnarly vert, strength work, Pain Academy (Checkout Episode 51 with Founder Vinny Crispino) , and how ultras can make us better versions of ourselves. The episode goes live tomorrow at 5:00AM EST so take us on your long run and get to know Aaron with us. Be sure to follow him on Instagram at @aar0ndana and let us know what your biggest takeaway is.

Pain Academy Routine Mentioned in The Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-xm2RumB-E

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Patreon: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

Jun 03, 202359:20
Episode 73: Brooklyn Dawson - From Couch to 50K: Taking on The Hydra

Episode 73: Brooklyn Dawson - From Couch to 50K: Taking on The Hydra

We first came in contact with Brooklyn Dawson when she shared one of our episodes in her IG stories. And we have since had the pleasure of witnessing her inspiring journey from running newbie to tackling her 2nd 50K at our race, The Hydra. It was epic!Brooklyn is everything we love about this community. She shows up, she's engaged, and she shares value with everyone she comes in contact with. And as one of our first Inner Circle Patreon members, she has quickly become a friend as well.Take us on your long run to hear what she has learned along the way, her experience at The Hydra 50K, and what keeps her going when her mind is telling her to quit. You don't want to miss this.Be sure to follow Brooklyn at @brooklyndawson and let us know your biggest takeaway from the episode. Enjoy!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys:
Website: ⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠
Race: ⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023
Patreon: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys
May 20, 202301:10:34
Episode 72: Marcus Smith - Cheating Death, Living Life & Secrets To Winning A Backyard Ultra

Episode 72: Marcus Smith - Cheating Death, Living Life & Secrets To Winning A Backyard Ultra

May 06, 202358:46
Episode 71: Rusty Smith - The Long Haul 100, The Ultra Community & Max's 5 (Gratitude)
Apr 22, 202301:09:03
Episode 70: Davy Crockett - 100 Hundreds, Ultrarunning History & The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Episode 70: Davy Crockett - 100 Hundreds, Ultrarunning History & The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim

Not only was Davy Crockett the 15th person to complete 100 hundred mile races, but as the Director of the American Ultra Running Hall of Fame and the host of the Ultrarunning History Podcast, he has contributed more to the world of Ultra than just about anybody we know. Take us on your long run to hear about his personal running history, why most of us are wrong about the Western States origin story, and what inspired him to write his newest book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. And be sure to follow Davy on Instagram and checkout www.ultrarunninghistory.com for an unbelievable amount of content. Enjoy the episode!

Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 22, 2023 Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

Apr 08, 202301:07:57
Episode 69: Eric Giessler - Feeling "Lesser" After 100 Mile Finish and Deciding To Go All In
Mar 25, 202359:52
Episode 68: Trevor Douglas - From "50K's Are Dumb" To Eight 100 Milers In 4 Years
Mar 11, 202301:00:30