The hellbender100‘s Podcast

Hellbender 2022 is in the books. Hear from race winners Jonathan Ibach & Marisa Romeo about their races and my closing thoughts on the event.   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler   30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district   Trail Work Volunteer opportunities - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events   Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/   Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend   Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/   Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/   Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/   Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

Reminders & Race Schedule explained in the Episode.   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler   30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district    

In this episode, I review the new course changes and go in depth as to what to expect at and between each Aid Station. Once again, a huge thanks to our volunteers Victor Mariano & Abby Harris for their help in making and communicating these changes!   Resources: New Course Change YouTube video & channel - https://youtu.be/zVaprM4PigM Course Preview Episode - https://hellbender100.podbean.com/e/course-preview-withcourse-creator-brandon-thrower-episode-4/   Thanks also to our Partners: Hunter Subaru - https://www.huntersubaru.com/ Foxworth Advisors - https://www.foxworthadvisors.com/ Hillman Beer - https://hillmanbeer.com/old-fort/ Pardee Health - https://www.pardeehospital.org/ Jus Running - https://www.jusrunning.com/ Mountain Running Company - https://mountainrunningcompany.com/ Fleet Feet Asheville - https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/asheville/ Range Urgent Care - https://rangeurgentcare.com/   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler   30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district            

In this episode, I speak to what wildlife can be present on the trails of the Hellbender 100 & why we selected the items for the suggested gear list. Suggested Gear List: Runners should carry suggested gear at all times. This includes: headlamp with backup batteries and backup headlamp, red flashing back light (must be worn during all nighttime sections), waterproof jacket, gloves, hat or Buff, emergency blanket, hydration carrier (40oz+), 500 calories (may include fluid calories) first aid adhesive tape, cell phone with rechargeable battery or charging cord, water filtration device (lifestraw, Katadyn, BeFree or the like) and a whistle.   Bear attack instructions according to National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/articles/bearattacks.htm Snake bites - https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-snake-bites/basics/art-20056681 Black Widow Bite - https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/black-widow-spider-bite#:~:text=Wash%20the%20area%20with%20soap,elevate%20it%20to%20prevent%20swelling. Tick bite - https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/pdfs/FS_TickBite-508.pdf Bee sting - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bee-stings/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353874   Hellbender contacts: To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler   Hellbender Partners: 30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/ Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/ Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/ Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/ Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/ Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/        

Corey had a tough day in 2019, but he's back this year to finish. Hear his story and how he plans to put himself in the best situation to finish this year.   Corey can be reached through his website https://www.halfnewtrunningevents.com/   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler 30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district   Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

We wanted to make a resource that might help your pacers just as we did for the crewing episode (#11), so Lyle Mitchell (paced Hellbender twice so far) came on and shared his experiences and pacing knowledge with me. We hope this helps your team! Resources: Course Preview w/ Brandon Thrower - Ep. 4 - https://hellbender100.podbean.com/e/course-preview-withcourse-creator-brandon-thrower-episode-4/ G5 Trail Collective Workdays - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler 30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district   Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events   Best of the Blue Ridge - Toughest Race - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/february-2022-magazine/best-of-the-blue-ridge-2022-readers-choice-awards/   Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/   Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend   Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/   Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/   Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/   Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/   Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/      

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district   Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events   Best of the Blue Ridge - Toughest Race - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/february-2022-magazine/best-of-the-blue-ridge-2022-readers-choice-awards/   Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/   Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend   Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/   Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/   Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/   Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/   Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler        

As you'll learn in this episode, Laney & Carrie Baris are sisters with a ton of Running & Crewing experience. Laney ran Hellbender in 2018 and Carrie crewed & paced her. We share as much as we can about crewing for Hellbender. Enjoy!   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler      

Jake drops a ton of nutrition knowledge in this episode. He spells out what your body needs and how to practice and execute your nutrition/hydration plan for race day!   If you'd like to contact Jake, please email him at edmistonrdn@gmail.com   Thanks again to Hillman Beer for coming on board as a Partner! PLEASE CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS: www.hillmanbeer.com INSTAGRAM HANDLES: @HILLMANBEEROLDFORT @HILLMANBEER Facebook links: https://www.facebook.com/HillmanBeer https://www.facebook.com/Hillman-Beer-Old-Fort-112641643496729     HELLBENDER CONTACTS: To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler      

In 2018, Matt Vahey was our last finisher in 38 hours & 43 minutes. He shares his experience and what he learned from the course. He's coming back for 2022!    To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler          

Join in this conversation between our two-time female winner Alyson Kirk, first time Hellbender runner (and current Pitchell Female FKT holder) Tory Grieves, & I as we discuss the ins and outs of running Hellbender. Great tidbits in here that will not only help you prepare for race day, but get you through the race itself!   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler      

This episode is chock full of tips for training for Hellbender 100! Thank you to our panel of coaches for joining together for this episode! To reach Coaches Meghan & Rachel, please visit - https://zenithcoaches.com/ To reach Coach Patrick Reagan, please visit - https://patrickreaganrunning.com/ To reach Coach Aaron Saft, please visit - https://www.mrrunningpains.com/   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/  To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/ To reach Aaron regarding the race, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/ Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100 And Instagram: @hellbender100miler      

Join me for a look at what it takes to put on this event.   Course Preview Episode was #4.   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler      

Craig Marshall leads one of our biggest and most important Aid Stations at Hellbender. He gives insight for both volunteers and runners. His knowledge stems from being a running, race directing his own races, and volunteering at so many events. I hope you enjoy his insights.   Rock Hill Striders - https://www.rockhillstriders.org/ MR Runningpains Podcasts on Crew/Aid Stations/Drop Bags: https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/crewing-special-episode-31/ https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/observations-of-things-that-could-be-improved-from-an-aid-station-captain-episode-84/ https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-30-drop-bags-what-to-pack-how/   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler      

In this episode, course creator Brandon Thrower talks with me about the entirety of the course and we make suggestions about how to traverse and tackle this course. Please let us know if you have more questions. To contact Brandon or learn about his races, please visit: https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/   To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit: https://www.run828foundation.org/    To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit: https://ncmtr.org/   To reach Aaron, please email: hellbender100RD@gmail.com   To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit: https://www.hellbender100.com/   Also, please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100   And Instagram: @hellbender100miler   Don't forget, registration opens on Nov. 1 at 6am EST on UltraSignUp!!!   Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, share, and leave a review if you see fit!    

The G5 Trail Collective is an amazing collaboration of a community with a vision. I am proud that Hellbender bases itself in such a community. I hope you'll learn more about them, and if you'd like to learn more, volunteer, or donate financially, please visit https://www.g5trailcollective.org/ & People On the Move Old Fort at https://www.facebook.com/groups/556388191603789/   As for Hellbender, please like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100/ & our Instagram Account - @hellbender100miler     

In this Episode, we learn of one of the main trail maintaining organizations that help keep the trails for Hellbender runnable! Jake Blood shares the mission and work of the North Carolina High Peaks. A huge thank you to their Association. Find out more at: https://nchighpeaks.org/ Their mailing address: NC High Peaks PO Box 24 Burnsville, NC 28714 Please like their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ncHighPeaks   Hellbender Info: Website: https://www.hellbender100.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100 Instagram - @Hellbender100miler   Thank you for listening! Please subscribe & share.    

Join us in this conversation with Megan Robinson, Tom Sharkey, & Abby Harris as we discuss the origins of Hellbender and how it supports the work of the RUN828 Foundation.   Please like & follow us on: Facebook - Hellbender 100 Mile Race Instagram @Hellbender100miler YouTube Channel - Hellbender 100 Mile Race   Learn more about the RUN828 Foundation at www.RUN828foundation.org & subscribe to the newsletter. Find out more about The Hellbender 100 Mile Race at www.hellbender100.com/ Find out more about NC Mountain Trail Runners at www.ncmtr.org Find out more about the G5 Trail Collective at www.g5trailcollective.org