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In this episode, we're joined by the rest of Dan Green's Dream Team Crew—Danny Hayes, Logan Kerby, and Dave Fowler—the crew behind the scenes (and on the trail) of Dan's epic Cocodona 250 victory.From crewing mishaps to trailside saves, pacing through the heat and darkness to the now-legendary Bottle Gate, these guys brought grit, humor, and heart to every mile. Part sherpa, part motivator, and part comic relief, they helped carry Dan through 250+ miles of Arizona desert and mountain trail.You'll hear about:

Podcast Episode: Big Brother, Big Miles – Fred Green Crewing and Pacing Dan at Cocodona 250In this special episode, we sit down with Fred Green, big brother to Cocodona 250 champion Dan Green, to hear what it was like crewing, supporting, and ultimately pacing his little brother through the final stretch of his record setting finish.Fred shares the behind-the-scenes highs and lows of the 250+ mile journey, the emotional weight of watching Dan battle through the Arizona heat and sleep deprivation, and what it meant to take on the final climb up and over Mount Elden, side by side with his brother.Fred reflects on family, grit, and the bond forged in the dirt, dust, and dark of the Cocodona trail.

What if stepping into the wild could bring you closer to who you really are?In this episode, we sit down with Kate Reed and Valerie Hart of Wonder and Grow to explore the inspiration behind the Wild Edge Retreat: An Experience of Growth and Grit. It's happening August 7–10 at Experience Learning, Spruce Knob, WV. This isn't your average retreat—it's an off-grid, immersive journey into nature, stillness, creativity, and deep reconnection.We talk about the power of unplugging, the wisdom of the land, and what it means to live at the “wild edge”—that sacred space where personal growth meets raw wilderness.Whether you're craving clarity, creativity, or simply a break from the noise, this conversation will open your heart and stir your curiosity. You'll hear about the retreat's origin, the flow of the experience, the types of people it's perfect for, and why this just might be the reset you didn't know you needed.

What does it take to run 250 miles through the Arizona desert?We sat down with Dan Green and his all-star crew — Ryan “The Original Rambo” Ramsby and Isaac “Stone Cold Trail Killer” Waite — to find out.In this episode, we talk:✅ Training for heat, sleep deprivation, and 250 miles of suffering✅ Crew logistics, spreadsheets, and what really goes down behind the scenes✅ Personal motivations, mental strategies, and what it means to show up for your people✅ Plus... expectations, training and trail storiesThis is the pre-race deep dive before Dan toes the line at Cocodona 250, and a warm-up for our LIVE EVENT on May 20 at The Bridge in Hurricane!

We're back for another edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile and Education Series with West Virginian, Anne Tisdell. We sat down with Anne — ultrarunner, coach, and fresh off her WIN at the Arizona Monster 300 — to talk all things endurance, mindset, and the wild journey of running 300+ miles through the desert

Join us for an exciting edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Education and Profile Series! We're pleased to welcome Dr. Ron Otterstetter from the University of Akron's Human Performance Lab and guest host Issac Wait. They will discuss the upcoming Sweat Analysis tests in Hurricane, which will help you explore your unique sweat composition and its impact on your performance. On January 23rd and 24th, Dr. Otterstetter will bring his lab to our community, providing endurance athletes with easy access to this important test. Don't miss this chance to learn how understanding your sweat can elevate your performance! https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Hurricane/SweatTestwithDrRonOtterstetterPhD https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120622

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a leading figure in the fields of medicine and running, is returning for an encore interview for the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Education series. His expertise and exceptional communication skills allow him to bridge the gap between these two worlds, making complex topics understandable for the everyday runner. In this edition, we explore the critical issues of rhabdomyalsis and the latest advancements in high carb fueling for races, topics that are of utmost importance for every runner.

The local Huntington, West Virginia, trail running scene is on the rise, and our boys are not only at the tip-top of the trail running scene in their home state and the East Coast but the rest of the country is starting to notice, too. In this episode, we welcome Dan Green, Caleb Bowen, Alex Minor, and Logan Kirby into the studio to talk about the Javelina Jundred race for Dan and Caleb, their 3rd and 8th place finishes in a stacked field, pacing, running in the heat, West Virginia trail races, and some good ole fashioned non-sense. You'll love this edition with our local studs, and if you're on the fence about signing up for the Hurricane Hundred K, prepare to be convinced.

This fall tour of West Virginia's scenic backroads and countryside has become an annual tradition for three of our two-wheeled friends, including MMTA's chief fun officer Brandon Doerner, Captain Aaron Gillispie, and Mike Boyce, a West Virginia mountain bike legend. In this edition, we talk about their latest adventure, the why and how, and whether these self-guided adventures will be lost in future generations. Listen as we continue our Hurricane Hundred K off-season adventure series of our Meeks Mountain Faithful.

We're back for another edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series with four Hurricane Hundred K Veterans and faithful Meeks Mountain Trail users. In this episode, we dig into Gabe McKinney's first 100 milers at Rim to River 100. We dissect the day, talk about expectation vs. reality, crewing for the crew, the importance of community, and get a pacer's perspective on the lessons learned. There's something for everyone to learn and hopefully laugh some, too.

Isaac Wait is an old running sole with a wealth of trail running experience ranging from local races in West Virginia to all over the United States, Europe, and Africa. He excels on the big stage of the big races, but he's modest and unassuming about his accomplishments. In this edition, we break down the BFC and its quirky attributes, making it a remarkable experience that more people should try.

Welcome back, Alex Minor, two-time champion of the Hurricane Hundred K and course record holder on the "OG." Alex digs into the details of his win, chasing his course record, and the significance of having his family at the race. Alex is a fan favorite, and it's easy to see why. With his easygoing nature mixed with a savage competitor, he's made for this.

Listen as we hash out Sawyer's win at the 2024 edition of the Hurricane Hundred K! We talk about her expectations, lessons learned, and staying composed when adversity hits. Sawyer is a joy and will lift your spirits, so tune in to this special edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series.

In this edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile and Education Series, Team Purge and Move On does a takedown on the Tahoe Rim Endurance Run 100 miler. Team members Aaron Blake, Cody Smarr, Jason Asbury, and Ann Marie flip the script and dig into Matt's run as the teams talk pacing, crewing, the trials of a 100 miler, and the resulting lessons. They also try to explain why we run long distances and the meaning behind it all.

The latest edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series welcomes back the father-son duo of Charley and Caleb Bowen and a newcomer to the podcast, long-time runner Bob Luther. In this edition, we dig into the world-famous Western States 100 from a runner, crew, and pacer perspective, what it takes to get to the starting line, and most importantly, what it takes to hit the finish. Get ready for a good time as these gritty and tough runners spill their guts about Western States.

Welcome to the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile and Runner Education Series, Aaron Gillispie! As he's known on the mountain, Captain is a member of the exclusive Meeks Mountain Hundred Build Club and is fresh off a win at the Trans Virginia 565 miler. Join us as he talks about his experience, what drives him, and how he keeps rolling for 72 hours with just a few hours of sleep. This podcast brings the insight and knowledge of an endurance mountain biker and a very special co-host, the Chief Fun Officer of Meeks Mountain, none other than Brandon Doerner.  Listen in as we dig into the nuts and bolts of his ride, gear, planning, and motivation to make it all happen.  There's excellent insight here that every endurance athlete can learn from and improve themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

The Hurricane Hundred K welcomes Darrel Dorsey, Jr. to the 2024 edition of the race. Darrel is a 39-year-old husband and father of two, living in Frederick, MD, and working as an accountant by day and running coach by night.  Darrel is the son of a marine who grew up on a farm. He credits his dad and his upbringing for his ability to endure hard things.   In long-distance running, Darrel came out swinging and won two of his first six races and was third in the other four. He has some impressive finishes, including the Rim to River 100, where he was fourth, third, and second in that order and finished in 17:21:19 in 2023! He has the course record at the Pemberton 24-hour event, where he ran 135 miles, and a course record at the Dark Side 8-hour event in 2022.  Darrel also competed in the Spartan Race World Championships in 2016 and 2017.   Darrel has had strong runs at many races and formats, and we're excited to have him and his family at the Hurricane Hundred K! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Welcome Kat Schuller to the Hurricane Hundred K! This 37-year-old lady did her first ultra in 2012 and has a long list of strong performances since. Kat talks with us about balancing a family, a demanding career, and training as she continues to run at a very high level and excels at various distances. With experience at the 100k distance, she comes in as one of the more experienced ladies in the field. Check out this entertaining interview with a fellow Napoleon Dynamite fan.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Introducing Sawyer Magnet, a remarkable individual who, at the age of just 22, has already achieved a great deal. Originally from San Diego, CA, she spent her formative years in Northern Arizona and now resides in Lynchburg, VA. Currently a student at Liberty University, she is pursuing a master's degree in sports management this fall, a testament to her dedication and ambition.  She ran her first ultra at 19 at the famous Promise Land 50k and recently set the course record in a time of 4:58:34.    She has won seven of the nine ultras she's entered and holds four course records.  She has won notable races on the East Coast, such as Mountain Masochist, Iron Mountain, and Holiday Lake, and on the West Coast, at White River 50 and the Flagstaff 53k. She is partnered with Vimazi Shoes. She's young, bursting with talent, and her potential is extraordinary. We're excited to have Sawyer come to the HHK. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Next up in the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series is Kris Rugloski, a 27-year-old living in Denver, CO. Kris has an impressive list of running and obstacle course racing accomplishments at such a young age, including 15 100 milers within four years and the Grand Slam of ultra running in 2022.  For OCR, she is the Hyrox World Champion in 2022 and the World's Toughest Mudder (24 hr) champ in 2022 and 2023.  Kris was also the 2nd place lady at the 2023 Hurricane Hundred K and is returning for more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Welcome back, HollyAnn Swan, to the Hurricane Hundred K in 2024! HollyAnn is the women's champion of the inaugural Hurricane Hundred K and holds the course record on the OG in a blazing 9:31:32. HollyAnn is originally from Alabama but now makes her home in Huntington, WV, with her husband, Chris, and their daughter, Corrine. Much has changed for HollyAnn since her last running of the HHK, so we're talking about those changes and balancing life as a wife, mother, full-time pharmacy student, and elite athlete.     Thank you- --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Matt Fitzgerald is a runner, triathlete, coach, sports nutritionist andauthor who has written and contributed to 30 books and guides and is an expert communicator on complex ideas in the endurance world to combine training, nutrition, and the mental game. His best-known titles include Racing Weight, Brain Trainingfor Runners, and Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-WeekTraining Guide. In addition to his own books, he has had stints writing for Triathlete, AthletesVillage.com, Active.com, and Competitor Group. Matt'sbyline has appeared in a long list of national publications including Bicycling, Maxim, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Outside, Shape, Stuff, and Women's Health. Most recently, Matt created the Coaches of Color Initiative, an apprenticeship program that aims to improve diversity in endurance sports, and Dream Run Camp, with an awesome tagline of Wheredreamers come to run and runners live the dream. Matt Fitzgerald has been a runner since the age of 11 when he ranthe last mile of the Boston Marathon with his dad.  He was already a writer and by the age of 9 was writing as a comedic poet. Matt is a New Hampshire native and now makes his home in Flagstaff, AZ with his wife Nataki and intends to keep racing until he no longer can. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Meet Team Roam and Run, a star-studded relay team from Huntington, West Virginia, which came to run and win the top spot for relay teams in the 2nd annual Hurricane Hundred K on September 9th, 2023. The team members include Logan Kirby, Caleb Bowen, and Ryan Ramsby. Team Roam and Run discussed this family-friendly race event, focusing on the fun and relaxed atmosphere. The team also shared their experiences during the race, emphasizing the second loop, which Ryan described as a grind due to tired legs and the general nature of long-distance trail running. We gave young Logan some stellar advice, including smoking cigarettes to warm up his lungs before races and running as hard as possible. We also dug into the recent Grindstone 100k and 100 miler and their experiences. If you are into this stuff and love the boys of Team Roam and Run, you will geek out on this long-form conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Team Triple Trouble won the Hurricane Hundred K Relay for the all-women's team in 2023. Traci Falbo, Katy Nagy, and Micah Morgan are world-class runners and great friends, and we had a lot of fun talking about their race and experience at the Hurricane Hundred K. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Listen as Abigail describes her day at the Hurricane Hundred K and is joined by her pacer and husband, Micahel Ross. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Meet Emily Cameron:  photographer, videographer, web designer, digital strategist, and athlete living in Athens, Georgia, and she's coming to the Hurricane Hundred K to help tell our story and document the day for our runners and families. At the core of all of her creative endeavors, she is a storyteller. She's held various “career” positions but has always returned to her fascination with human stories. Through local storytelling in her hometown of Athens, Georgia, and documenting stories of those she's met along the way, she realized how many unique and wonderful narratives exist in this world. We can't wait for her to be a part of your story at the Hurricane Hundred K, your race, your accomplishment, and bring it to life through visual documentation and digital expressions. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ecam44/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Matt Fitzgerald is a runner, triathlete, coach, sports nutritionist and author who has written and contributed on 30 books and guides and is an expert communicator on complex ideas in the endurance world to combine training, nutrition and the mentalgame.  His best-known titles include Racing Weight, Brain Training for Runners, and Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide.  In addition to his own books he has had stints writing for Triathlete, AthletesVillage.com, Active.com, and Competitor Group. Matt's byline has appeared in a long list of national publications including Bicycling, Maxim, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Outside, Shape, Stuff, and Women's Health. Most recently, Matt created the Coaches of Color Initiative, an apprenticeship program that aims to improve diversity in endurance sports, and Dream Run Camp, with an awesome tag line of Where dreamers come to run and runners live the dream. Matt Fitzgerald been a runner since the age of 11 when he ran the last mile of the Boston Marathon with his dad.  He was already a writer and by the age of 9 was writing as a comedic poet. Matt is a New Hampshire native and now makes his home in Flagstaff, AZ with his wife Nataki and intends to keep racing until he no longer can. You can find all of his books, articles, and initiatives at mattfizgerald.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Abigail is a young and talented runner coming to compete in the second edition of the Hurricane Hundred K.  She is 27 years old and originally from Gainesville, FL, and now makes her home in Athens, GA. She makes her living as an artist; a printmaker to be exact. She runs for Rabbit Elite Trail and the Feed and has some nice running accomplishments including Coosa Backcountry Loop FKT in March of 2023, Georgia Jewel 50 miler course record, Rabun Half Marathon course record, and on Runsignup.com, she has seven wins and five 2nd place finishes out of 13 races listed. Welcome Abigail! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Meet Team CAT 3 as the talk about their relay win at the inaugural Hurricane Hundred K and inspire and encourage women to hit the trails and learn to love it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Jake Moreau is next up in the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series.  Jake is a 28 year old runner from Richmond Hill, Ontario and while he's still fairly new to ultrarunning, he's not new to competition and winning.  He competed in ice hockey and rugby for most of this life before beginning to run in 2021 and since then has run four 100 milers, winning three of them and setting course records in two.  We met Jake when he came to Hurricane to run the Muddy Mutt 15k, which he won. Jake is coming to the Hurricane Hundred K to try the 100k distance for the first time and is anxious to competeto win.  Welcome, Jake!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Traci is a 51-year-old mother of 2 and a full-time pediatric physical therapist, and an accomplished American ultra runner. Her accomplishments are many, but most notably, she has run a marathon in every state and has won over 22 marathons. She's been on Team USA on the 24-hour team 3 different times and was a member of the USA 100k team in 2016. She completed the grand slam of ultra running in 2013 which is Western States, Vermont, Leadville and Wasatch 100s all in the same year. She was the American record for a 48-hour indoor track event when she ran 242 miles. She ran 14:45 at Tunnel Hill 100 miler and set a new American Trail Record in 2014, which she held for a period of time. She's been several Team USAs for different events and distances where she has earned bronze, silver and gold medals as a member of those teams. Traci is sponsored by Squirrel's Nut Butter, Running Skirts, Nathan, Drymax Socks, and Epsom-It. And somehow, she'd done all of this living and training in the flat lands of Indiana while she's raised a family and balanced a full-time job. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Alondra Moody is a 46-year-old mother of four that currently works in physical therapy. She's also a personal trainer and running coach primarily focused on ultra-runners and makes her home in Knoxville, TN. Alondra is an ambassador for Xoskin and runs for her local running store, the Long Haul. She has a long list of wins among the ladies, including the Iron Mountain 40 miler three times, Chattanooga Mountain Stage Race, Black Toe 12-hour Run twice, Yamacraw 50k twice, Norris Dam Hard Trail Race 4 times, the Georgia Jewel 50 Miler, and Cumberland trail 50k twice and many more wins. Alondra finished the Western States 100 miler in 2017 and has five Hellgate 100k finishes. Most notably, she was the overall winner at the No Business 100 miler and one of her wins at the Norris Dam Hard Trail Race was also the outright win as well. Alondra set FKT's for the SCAR, Pitchell, and Foothills trails. . She has 41 wins and 10 additional podium finishes out of 60 races on Ultrasignup.com. She's done all of this in the past 10 years, when she began running at the age of 36 while working and raising a family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/3880/message

Dan Green is a Pennsylvania native and Marshall grad that now makes his home in Huntington, where he works for Robert's Running and Walking Shop. After being the runner-up at the Rim to River 100 in 2021, he won the race in 2022 and set a course record of 15:34. He has wins at Yamacraw 50k and Dark Sky 50 miler and a top ten finish at the highly competitive Black Canyon 100k in Arizona. Dan is coming back for the second year of the Hurricane Hundred K and is eager to race for the money against top-level talent. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

Season 3 Episode 1 Guest: Kim Wood, Executive Board Member Dumont Tri-County YMCA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

Hurricane 100k Episode 9 - Race Recap with Alex Minor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

A brand new podcast is up featuring our 1st place female winner and 3rd place overall winner, HollyAnn Swann! Listen or watch as she recaps her experience at the inaugural Hurricane 100k! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

This is the last episode in this series of highlighting our Hurrican 100k runners. Matt Young talks with Ben Ferguson (from Las Vegas, NV) about the upcoming race! Check it out here: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

NEW Podcast is out with Racer Profiles for the HURRICANE 100K! This episode features a local RELAY Team "Purge and Move On" with some familiar faces and lots of discussion around the Hurricane 100k relay option. Give it a listen, or better yet, get your team together and get registered! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

Hurricane Hundred 100k racer profile - Charley Bowen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

The Hurricane Hundred K is a 100k trail race/run in Hurricane, West Virginia. It's the first race of its kind in West Virginia and will take place in September 2022. The race is hosted by Meeks Mountain Trials and the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance. In this mini-series, we talk to a variety of runners who plan to run the 100k in September. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Cucuzzella is a Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He is designing programs to promote healthier and better running in the military with the USAF Efficient Running Project. Mark has presented running workshops on over 50 military bases in the last 10 years and continues to teach through Healthy Running. ​ A competitive runner for over 35 years -with more than 100 marathon and ultramarathon finishes - and continues to compete as a national-level Masters runner. He has won the Air Force Marathon twice. He is the race director of Freedom's Run race series in West Virginia and director of the Natural Running Center, an education portal designed to teach healthier running . Mark is also the owner of Two Rivers Treads - A Center for Natural Running and Walking in his hometown of Ranson, W.Va. Listen as Matt Young talks about a variety of topics with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella. The Hurricane Hundred K is presented by Little Caesars and the City of Hurricane, WV. 3880 Podcast Contact: Jason Hager Guest Host: Matt Young --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

Hurricane 100k Racer Profile. Alex Minor is a 24-year-old salesman at Robert Running Shop in West Virginia. His best pitch is "buy these shoes and you'll be fast like me." Alex hails from Morgantown, West Virginia, and currently lives in Huntington. He attended University High School and Marshall University. At Marshall, Alex was a 2-time all-conference runner and holds the course record in the Yamacraw 50k (4:19 in 2021) as well as the Cabin Fever 50k (3:43). For those of you at home trying to do the math, that's a 7:12 pace on the trails for a 50k. The Hurricane Hundred K is a 100k trail race/run in Hurricane, West Virginia. It's the first race of its kind in West Virginia and will take place in September 2022. The race is hosted by Meeks Mountain Trials and the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance. In this mini-series, we talk to a variety of runners who plan to run the 100k in September. The Hurricane Hundred K is sponsored by the City of Hurricane, WV and presented by Little Caesars. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

Listen/Watch the next episode of our new racer/runner profiles for the upcoming Hurricane Hundred K Trail Run. LINKS: Meeks Mountain Trial Alliance Hurricane Hundred K Registration Caleb Bowen Instagram The Hurricane Hundred K is a 100k trail race/run in Hurricane, West Virginia. It's the first race of its kind in West Virginia and will take place in September 2022. The race is hosted by Meeks Mountain Trials and the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance. In this mini-series, we talk to a variety of runners who plan to run the 100k in September. Our next profile is with Caleb Bowen. Caleb is 28 years old and currently the assistant Cross Country/Track Coach at Marshall University. Caleb attended Hurricane High School and went on to attend Marshall University. Caleb is a 2-time Rim to River Champion, 3-time KT 50k Champion, and was the 1st West Virginian to participate in the Boston Marathon (2019). His PR's include: Marathon: 2:32, 50k: 3:57:41, 40-Mile: 5:01:53, 50-Mile: 6:55:07, 100-Mile:-15:37:05. Caleb is originally from Hurricane, WV, and now resides in Huntington. The Hurricane Hundred K is presented by Little Caesars and the City of Hurricane, WV. 3880 Podcast Contact: Jason Hager Guest Host: Matt Young --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

Listen/Watch the first episode of our new racer/runner profiles for the upcoming Hurricane Hundred K Trail Run. LINKS: Meeks Mountain Trial Alliance Hurricane Hundred K Registration HollyAnn Swann Instagram The Hurricane Hundred K is a 100k trail race/run in Hurricane, West Virginia. It's the first race of its kind in West Virginia and will take place in September 2022. The race is hosted by Meeks Mountain Trials and the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance. In this mini-series, we talk to a variety of runners who plan to run the 100k in September. Our first profile is with HollyAnn Swann. HollyAnn Swann is an Ultrarunner originally from Blountsville, AL, and makes her home currently in Huntington, WV. HollyAnn ran Cross Country at Auburn University at Montgomery for 4 years and then 1 year at Marshall University in both indoor and outdoor track and field. HollyAnn is the current record holder of all distances at Auburn Montgomery and Marshall University Track and Field record holder at the 5k, 10k, and distance medley relay distances. HollyAnn was the 2021 Women's Champion at WV's Rim to River 100 miler in a smoking fast 19:00:37 where she was 4th overall and was an 1:40 ahead of the next closest lady in the field. PLUS, she is the inaugural Cabin Fever 50k women's champ in 4:17 and was the 7th place overall finish in a very competitive field. HollyAnn is sponsored by Trails Collective Elite, Rabbit Running, Nuun Hydration, and Coros Global Explorer Team. The Hurricane Hundred is presented by Little Caesars and the City of Hurricane, WV. 3880 contact: Jason Hager Guest Host: Matt Young --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message

In this episode of the 3880 podcast, I sat down with Scott Berg and Ben Tuel to talk about the mission of Young Life, the growth in West Virginia, and challenges faced by our current circumstances. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

In Episode 7 of 3880, we take a slight shift from our normal topics to highlight an amazing local project happening in my local area of Hurricane, WV. The Meeks Mountain Trail System is a partnership between the City of Hurricane (West Virginia), The Meeks Family, and a core group of community volunteers who've come together to make something magical - An outdoor playground of hiking and biking trails with big plans for expansion and development. Learn more by visiting the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/419828891762548/ If you want to get involved, donate time, or make a financial contribution, get in touch with me at jasonhager@riverridge.org and ill connect you with the group heading up the development of the Meeks Mountain Trials. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

May is National Foster Care Month and to celebrate, Episode 6 of 3880 features Kelly Thompson and Rachel Kinder of Mission WV. The show explores the current climate of Foster Care in West Virginia and provides information on ways to support the growing number of children in need of a home. If you've ever considered foster care or adoption, now is the time to take some action! Over 7000 children in West Virginia and over 400,000 kids in the United States (source: adoptuskids.org) are in need of a home. Mission WV is a great place to start. If foster care isn't for you, you can still support by donating to a great organization making a difference in the lives of kids and families around the state. Mission WV changes the lives of youth and families through promoting positive futures by recruiting foster families, providing life skills education, and creating community connections. They are active in supporting foster/adopt families from all over West Virginia and provide support and education programs to achieve their visions - to provide every child with a loving family and the knowledge to make positive choices for a healthier future. Links: Mission WV Donate to Mission WV Online Information Request Misson WV Facebook Page --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

In this final installment (Part 3) in a series called The Refugee Highway, Joe Dunn and I talk about our experiences Greece - From working in a drop-in center in Thessaloniki to the literal front line of this crisis on the island of Lesvos (at Camp Moria) - We talk through the harsh realities that refugee families face when deciding to flee tyranny and oppression. Thousands are leaving in search of peace, safety, and shelter but arrive to find conditions that are unimaginable. References: Agean Boat Report Refugee Rescue Camp Moria - A doctor’s story: inside the ‘living hell’ of Moria refugee camp Learn more: Reliant Mission Joe Dunn (Bio) Great Commission Europe River Ridge Church Jason Hager (Bio) Have questions or want to know more about this episode? We'd love to hear from you - contact Jason Hager Produced by Louie DeGeorge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

This is part 2 of a series called The Refugee Highway. I spent 2 weeks in Europe (Netherlands, Germany, and Greece) with Joe Dunn of Great Commission Europe/Reliant traveling to refugee camps, visiting with refugee families, and working alongside those who have been impacted by this crisis. In Episode 4, Part 2, Joe and I recount our trip through Amsterdam, Germany, and Greece and discuss the different living conditions (Refugee Camps) and situations faced by refugees - Debates, cultural challenges, and real people struggling through this crisis. We also talk about the different refugee families and groups that we met along the way and conversations that took place. Learn more: Reliant Mission (https://reliant.org/) Joe Dunn (https://reliant.org/about/our-people/board-members/joe-dunn) (Bio) Great Commission Europe (https://www.gceweb.org/) River Ridge Church (http://www.riverridge.org/) Jason Hager (http://www.riverridge.org/about-us/our-team/member/1438841/) (Bio) Have questions or want to know more about this episode? We'd love to hear from you - contact Jason (mailto:jasonhager@riverridge.org) Produced by Louie DeGeorge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

This episode kicks off of a 3-part series called The Refugee Highway. I spent 2 weeks in Europe (Netherlands, Germany, and Greece) with Joe Dunn of Great Commission Europe/Reliant traveling to refugee camps, visiting with refugee families, and working alongside those who have been impacted by this crisis. In episode 1, we unpack what's been happing in Europe to families who are fleeing oppression, injustice, and war. Joe and I cover lots of ground in this 3-part series and ultimately talk through practical ways to get involved in this global crisis. Learn more: Reliant Mission (https://reliant.org/) Joe Dunn (https://reliant.org/about/our-people/board-members/joe-dunn) (Bio) Great Commission Europe (https://www.gceweb.org/) River Ridge Church (http://www.riverridge.org/) Jason Hager (http://www.riverridge.org/about-us/our-team/member/1438841/) (Bio) Have questions or want to know more about this episode? We'd love to hear from you - contact Jason (mailto:jasonhager@riverridge.org) . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

In this episode, we talk with Brian David Miller from Global Transformation Ministries. Colombian Coffee and Esther's House Pregnancy Crisis Home are just a few of the topics we discuss. Connect with Brian: http://www.tministries.org/ (http://www.tministries.org/) https://www.facebook.com/BrianMillerColombia (https://www.facebook.com/BrianMillerColombia) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support

3880 talks with Preston and Jersey Sheldon with Overland Missions. About Overland - For Christ, we communicate the Gospel in remote places, with an emphasis on the new creation, in order to transform forgotten people, by making disciples and developing leaders. Guest Contact Information: preston@overlandmissions.com Website: www.overlandmissions.com (http://www.overlandmissions.com) Hosted by: Jason Hager (mailto:jasonhager@mac.com) Produced by: Louie DeGeorge Graphics: Rob Russo www.riverridge.org (http://www.riverridge.org) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3880/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3880/support