Ultra AF

Tara Dower is an ultra runner who recently completed Hardrock 100. She is currently attempting the Appalachian Trail speed record, going southbound. In this episode we talk about the difference between running 100-milers and doing longer trails like the AT. We talk about Hardrock. And she details her preparation for attempting the AT FKT. Follow Tara here: http://www.instagram.com/tara.dower Follow host Brian Trippe here: http://www.instagram.com/ultra.dad  

Eric Upchurch is a special operations veteran and a highly successful multifamily real estate investor. He is a co-founder of Active Duty Passive Income, which helps educate veterans and current military on how to invest in real estate. He is also an advocate for the platinum-rated non-profit Veterans Community Project.  In the past few years, Eric and his team have raised over a half-million dollars to help end veteran homelessness. He does so by going on epic adventures. In this episode of the Ultra AF Podcast, we talk about his hike around Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail and the John Muir Trail hike he and his team start this month. You can reach out to Eric and/or give to his cause here: http://www.ericupchurch.com/giving You can follow host Brian Trippe on Instagram here: http://www.instagram.com/ultra.dad  

Nathan Wright is the owner of the Pinhoti Outdoor Center, a hostel in Sylacauga, Ala., near the Southern Terminus of the Pinhoti Trail.  The Pinhoti begins at the start of the Appalachian Mountains and eventually connects to the AT in Northern Georgia. Nathan is a Pinhoti Trail expert and gives us some great insight into the trail, its history and the community. Learn more about Nathan and the POC here: https://www.facebook.com/PinhotiOutdoorCenter Follow Brian on IG here: http://www.instagram.com/ultra.dad Subscribe to the YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@briantrippe  

High Pointer Garry Harrington shares his adventures of driving across America in pursuit of reaching the highest point in each state.  You can get Garry's book, Chasing Summits, here: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Summits-Pursuit-Places-Unconventional/dp/1628420456 Follow Brian on IG: http://www.instagram.com/ultra.dad Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@briantrippe/videos  

Welcome to Season 2 of the Ultra AF podcast! In this episode, Brian announces the release schedule for 10 brand new episodes. Follow Brian here: http://www.instagram.com/ultra.dad  Subscribe to the YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@briantrippe/videos  

Jason Hardrath is a mountaineering, ultra running adventurist from the Pacific Northwest. Oh yeah, and his day job? He's a school teacher. Join Brian as he has a conversation with the holder of over 100 Fastest Known Times.

Buzz Burrell is one of the founders of fkt.com, a website that monitors and tracks the fastest known time of most every conceivable route in the world. Brian and Buzz speak mostly about R3-Alt, the alternate rim-to-rim-to-rim route at Grand Canyon. Buzz helps us understand what it takes to complete an achivement such as R3-Alt.

Race Director David Tosch previews the first-ever Southern States 200, coming up in Georgia and Alabama. David breaks down the course as we gear up for the inaugural event.

In May, ultra runner Kristian Morgan wil make his fourth attempt at the Appalachian Trail speed record. He currently holds the SOBO FKT. This time, he will be going NOBO and going for the overall record. In this episode, Kristian talks about what drives him, how he plans on attacking the AT, his training, nutrition, footcare, and more!

Race director Todd Henderson talks about what it takes to get through a 100-mile endurance race. 

Tim Lewis takes us through his challenge to do 50 marathons in 50 states. More than half way to completion, Tim teaches us what it takes to accomplish this great feat. 

Brian and his friend Robert Malcom relive their Grand Canyon adventure where they hike remote parts of Grand Canyon and even swim across the Colorado River.

Host Brian Trippe sits down with Speed Goat Karl Meltzer to talk about ultra running and his quest to complete one hundred 100-mile races. Episode 001 - Karl Meltzer 03.11.24  

In this introduction show, host Brian Trippe briefly talks about his experience as an Extreme Adventure Athlete and what the UltraAF podcast is all about.