Podcast appearances and mentions of georgia death race

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're lacing up and diving into the incredible journey of Kyle Kraeft, an ultra runner who knows a thing or two about pushing through when everything screams "STOP!"Kyle takes us back to his very first steps into the ultra world, sharing the raw, real challenges he faced in those early races and the hard-earned lessons that shaped him. We'll hear about his leaps to longer distances, including his first 100K and the notorious Georgia Death Race, where he faced physical and mental hurdles that would break most people.But what truly sets Kyle's story apart is his unflinching honesty about hitting that infamous mile 100 wall. He'll share the struggle, the doubt, and that pivotal moment of renewed determination that propelled him forward. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes, the most profound growth comes from intentionally stepping into discomfort.Kyle also digs into his training strategies, his crucial hydration and nutrition plans, and the gear choices that make all the difference when you're out there pushing the limits. His journey is a testament to resilience, the impact of facing failure head-on, and the deep personal fulfillment found in the heart of ultra running. Get ready to be inspired!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ultra Running03:04 First Experiences and Lessons Learned06:00 Challenges in Early Races08:47 Transitioning to Longer Distances11:50 The First 100K Experience15:09 The GDR Experience17:55 Learning from Failures21:13 The Road to Success23:59 Cruel Jewel 100 Experience26:48 Reflections on Ultra Running30:12 Looking Ahead to Future Races35:03 The Struggle at Mile 10044:18 Facing Physical and Mental Limits55:43 The Deeper Why Behind Ultra Running01:02:10 Training Strategies for Success01:11:14 Gear Choices for Ultra Running

John and Kara recap their finishes at The Georgia Death Race. They discuss the course and how the race went down for them. Will talks crewing them and how it was logistically.Follow us Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailtrashpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Trail-Trash-Podcast/61552844998090/

Will rejoins the show along with Kara Molitor to discuss racing and crewing at The Georgia Death Race. Kara along with John are both running GDR later this month and Kara finished the race in 2023. Both of them discuss training and strategy for the race. Kara covers the terrain and what it takes to finish the race and Will breaks down crewing and the challenges it brings.

In this week's episode Jason and John discuss the big week in running news where multiple records were broken in the track and road running world as well as news from the ultra world around the Jackpot Ultras and The Black Canyon 100k. The guys also give an update on their running from Jason's chronic injury to John trying to get healed up in time for The Georgia Death Race.

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Finn Melanson to discuss the year in ultrarunning.  In addition to sharing their picks for these prestigious awards they also comment on rookie of the year, surprise of the year, most inspirational of the year, and best trail running film of the year.  They wrap up with predictions for 2025.   Check out Finn's excellent podcast here Like a Lead Balloon by Billy Yang  Alpine Connections produced by Nnormal Pictured: AJW (in denim vest) and Finn at the Georgia Death Race 2019, the first time they met.

Teresa Bowser is an incredible trail runner, ultra runner, crew, pacer and friend to all. Teresa began her trail running journey around 2019 and has now conquered some of the most difficult ultras around...the Hellbender 100, Cloudsplitter 100, Stillwater Ultras, and recently the Georgia Death Race to name a few. Teresa is also a beautiful, young lady with the biggest and brightest smile. You can't help but feel joy when you are in her presence, and she doesn't even seem to realize it. But hiding behind that smile is so much pain, an imposter she would say....a young woman carrying a burden that no one can see. Little did I know, I asked Teresa to come on the podcast at the perfect time. Teresa had just recently finished the Georgia Death Race, a 74-mile killer of a race with 16000 feet of climbing and 16000 of descent. Throughout the duration of the race, you are required to carry a 1lb railroad spike, and upon completion you throw this nail into a coffin. Pretty epic. Teresa told me that her why started to change as her race began to unravel, and the spike she had to carry took on a meaning that she did not even expect. So, on this podcast, Teresa shares the burden that she began to release that day, that she threw in the coffin, and I am touched that she chose to share with me and all those that listen to this podcast. I am overwhelmed, truly, that Teresa and so many others would open up to me and share some of their deepest hurts but also their greatest joys. We all have a story...runner or not. We are all on this journey together...FACING VERT of all kinds...side by side. We are all God's creation...masterpieces in His eyes. Know you are worthy, loved, and created for a purpose. Teresa, I love you, and I loved seeing the sense of freedom that came over you as you shared your story. Keep fighting. Want to reach out to Teresa? Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/teresabowserfitness/ Teresa's Strava Teresa's Coach is Aaron Saft with Running is Life. His website is https://www.runningislife.run I would love to hear from you or answer any questions you may have! Find Facing Vert on Instagram, and message me there!

On this Episode, race recaps with Brian Beal , Michael Roberson, and Jimmy Morris . We recap Brian's “Georgia Death Race” attempt , Michael's “Savage” and “Charlotte Spartan” Race. Also, a 5k that both Jimmy and Michael did together! Fun episode with lots of 8th grade level foul language and name calling!

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theultrarunningguys/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theultrarunningguys/support

The MidPacker Pod is Brought to you by Freetrail. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon. Today on the Pod, Troy Meadows sits down to talk with Matt Feldhake. Matt is a father, husband, marketer, and trail runner.   Matt is the Marketing Director at Aravaipa Running and has played a pivotal role in bringing us the amazing live stream coverage that we have all come to love from Jamil and Crew. We geeked out a lot on Marketing but also talked about Matt's running and his next race, the Georgia Death Race, which he claims is coming out of retirement.  We also talk about how, as a father of 3, he juggles his family's needs with his job requirements and running goals. We hope you enjoy the episode! YouTube Links: Aravaipa Running - Black Canyon, Cocadona, Javelina  Live Streams Run Steep Get High - Hardrock 2023 Mountain Outpost - Mammoth Trail Fest Live Stream If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  Run Trail Life - This is a brand I am super passionate about because I am the Founder and Chief everything officer for RTL. Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to runners for public lands. Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. Freetrail - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more. I absolutely love this community and have personally used the training plans to get ready for my ultra efforts. Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. Midpacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube

Check out the new website. Eric's article about the Georgia Death Race on the Runner's Edge blog. Eric's Instagram Also, check out Salty Britches and Caterpy Laces.

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The Georgia Death Race is one of those legendary races on the East Coast, it's a point-to-point 70ish mile race through the North Georgia mountains. On the chat, we've got Matthew Johnson from Georgia, Josh Lockwood, and Mr. Pizza Gut himself... Neil Murphy. Matthew Johnson is a guy who I've ran against before and these North Georgia mountains are his home terf. He's done races like the FATS 50k, the Sky to Summit, Sweet H2O, and the Quest for the Crest. Josh Lockwood was done races like the Long Haul 100, the Pinellas Trail Challenge, Whispering Pines, and Death at Depuis! Neil Murphy has now been out to the Georgia Death Race 8 times between volunteering and racing! His 2017 go at the race left him famous for the Pizza Gut meme. Whether know him has the Pizza Gut Guy, or not... He's done races like the Vermont Spartan Ultra Beast, Forgotten Florida 100, Spartan Death Race, and the No Business 100! The Georgia Death Race is a 74ish mile point-to-point race from Byron Herbert Reece Farm in Blairsville, Ga to Amicalola Falls State Park. The race has 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. It is relentless. 

Wow. Thats the easiest way to describe our feelings about the 11th annual, 2023 Georgia Death Race. We had high winds, sideways rain, and a kick-butt National Anthem to start the morning. Beautiful clear skies by sunrise on Akin Mountain. Then the heat and humidity came, making an already challenging race course that much extreme. Today we have two GDR finishers on to tell their story. Finishers is an understatement for these two. Our first guest, Lindsey Clemens is not your ordinary military wife. As a mother of 2 kids she still finds time to get into the mountains and get GDR specific training in.  Currently stationed in Augusta, Georgia, Lindsey loves to be challenged and push her personal boundaries, on the trail and in every day life. @runwithgritandgraceOur next guest, Jana Fridrichova , is our 2023 GDR Female winner, and came within 20minutes of being 1st overall.  Hailing from Hagerstown, Maryland, she's a mother of 2 teenage kids, and a seasoned ultra runner, with 60ish ultras under her belt. Jana is hungry for the mountain trails, and for her favorite post race meal : a huge plate of loaded pork nachos and non alcoholic Guinness. Sit back, grab some of your favorite aid station grub, and listen along as we hear the stories of the Georgia Death Race 2023. Na zdravje & Slainte.  If you're ready to carry your burden in 2024, Georgia Death Race just went on sale and is quick to sell out. Grab your spot now before it's too late! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=103404Check out the rest of our races at https://www.runbumtours.com/Podcast produced, edited and all things wizardly byLooking Glass Designs, LLChttps://www.lgdesigns.me/

On this week's Trails Collective Live round were joined by Jana Fridrichova, Tristan Baxendale, & Lee Arbogast with tall tales of bus fires & rigamortous @ the Georgia Death Race. Trevor Fye, Sarah Wallace & Matt Lipsey regaling a day and night in the mud and frozen corneas @ the Rabid Raccoon. And we close out with Matt Pacheco, Brenda Chaffee, & Steven Estremara digging into mud hole spirit animals and the abberation of gnomes riding unicorns at Spring On The Trails. Join us.

Chris finished the 2023 Georgia Death Race in 19:25:09, ending up 36th overall and 9th in his age group (35-39). In todays episode we recap how the day went. Interested in signing up for Beyond Strength? Head to www.bspnova.com to sign up for your FREE intro!

_[NOTE: Due to poor producer skills, this episode was nearly lost to time. But thanks to some more experience, better audio editing tools (Thanks Patrons!) and quite a bit of luck... I think something was able to salvaged here. Happy to be able to share the stories from this night with you. Sorry for any residual poor audio quality. It remains the fault of the producer and not the panelists!) _ Way back in 2018... Mort Nace and Medved once again gathered a distinguished panel of runners, assembled an interested community and provided a comfortable space for many stories to be told.  Jason Vidmar, Michael Burke, Nate Huckle, Katie Ghidiu and Joy Valvano shared their running stories with us. From broken bladders, spontaneous 50ks, near death coaching experiences to professional outdoor parenting tips. Jason Vidmar's storied running career spans the peeks of Powder Mills Park, to the depths of the Barkley Fall Classic, around the hills of the Georgia Death Race and has left footsteps all over the Adirondacks. Trail Dad is always up for an adventure and often comes away with some entertaining anecdotes. Katie Ghidiu is fast. She has run a sub 5 minute mile (4:55), a sub 3 hr marathon (2:58) and a sub 24 hour 100m (2:39). She Ran cross country and track at Fairport HS and University of Notre Dame. With regards to trail racing she has a 3rd and a 1st at Ontario Summit Trail Marathon; A 1st place at Sehgahunda Trail Marathon, a 1st at Wakely Dam 55k, 3rd and 5th places finishes at Twisted Branch 100k, and sub 24 hour at her first 100 miler in Burning River 100M, 23:39. She is also an Adirondack 46er and likely has a lot of dirt on Nate Huckle. Nate Huckle is a running coach, a mentor, an ultrarunner, an ADK46er and a raconteur.  Go on a run with him and he'll likely start telling you a story that before you know it, has held your attention for more hours and miles than you intended (or were willing) to run! Michael Burke has run more than 70 races in and around the Rochester area. While doing so he has found time to raise his family outdoors (not actually, but you know) and help found a charity that assists local families affected by cancer. Find Mike on the trails and he is more than likely to chew your ear off (again, not actually, but with like stories and jokes and stuff) Joy Valvano started running ultras back when it was considered crazy. More crazy than today. Her running consisted of often taking up road trip adventures with her running friends to races like Bull Run Run (10 times!!) and even 100 milers like Haliburton and Vermont. But her running isn't all in her past, Joy has recently run Twisted Branch 100k. Originally a runner for some alone time and a bit of fitness, Joy has found herself spending more and more (and more) time in the woods. Special Guests: Jason Vidmar, Joy Valvano, Katie Ghidiu, Michael Burke, Mort Nace, and Nate Huckle.

Follow along with Chris's race on Saturday, March 25th here: https://georgiadeathrace.livetrail.net/?fbclid=IwAR2p1R0twZ5ooSPmQlTxkb1DtbIFFYFqUnmgGs6X_JKSjr8Zf0HwBQp4pqw Ready to join Beyond Strength? Head to www.bspnova.com to sign up for your FREE Intro.

Today we have a special episode for you all that love to suffer. You won't suffer through this episode, but you will hear 4 different stories and experiences from runners that have and will have experienced the 'Georgia Death Race.'For those of you that DON'T know what the GDR is, the Georgia Death Race is a 74 ISH mile trail running race from Vogel State Park to Amicalola Falls State Park in North Georgia. Runners are required to carry a 1 lb railroad spike the duration of the race. If you finish then you throw this nail in the coffin and get an engraved spike. The race has 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. It is relentless. IT has been called the craziest and most fun race East of the Rockies. . This is the most watched, sought after and desired ultra marathon on the East Coast.You will hear 4 sides of the story:First we have Andrew Miller. Now residing in the PNW, Andrew is a beast on the North Georgia trails. He was won the GDR 3 times and still holds the course record. A winner of the prestigious 'Western States' (with a golden ticket from his GDR win!). He is a wealth of knowledge on how to be fast and efficient on the trails. Check out his coaching serviceshttps://www.andrewmillercoaching.com@andrewmillercoachingNext, we have Paul Reynolds. Paul has finished GDR 4 times, and is going for the coveted 5th finish. Living in New York, Paul feels drawn to the rugged mountains of the southeast. He's got some great advice on how to stay strong, through all the ups and downs, metaphorically and literally. After that, Kevin Silvey Kevin is no stranger to the trail running community in the southeast. If you've ran a race here, you've probably toed the line with him. With that being said, Kevin has attempted the GDR  twice, both times unsuccessful. Kevin talks about what went wrong, and what he's doing in training to fix it. Finally we have Doug LynchDoug is what RunBum has dubbed, "The Phoenix." He is a veteran ultra runner with an epic story. We will leave it to that. Hear about is story leading up to his first attempt, at the Georgia Death Race.  As always, thank you for your support, here and out on the trails. If you'd like to follow along with live tracking on the race, check outwww.runbumtours.com

Episode 33 features my chat with a major influence in my ultra-running life and thousands of others, Dean Karnazes.  He chats about some of his epic races and running experiences, his best-selling books, and his new Greek Running tour.  I think you will like it.@ultramarathonGreek Running Tours – Discover running routes in Greece by Dean Karnazes@hammernutrition@runspeedlandMy friends Sean and Deanna at @runbumraces are looking for a few good humans to volunteer to work aid stations next weekend, 3/25 at the epic Georgia Death Race.   They hook the volunteers up with race credits and RunBum has some kick ass races to choose from.  Click link below to check it out.Run Bum - Georgia Death Race (ivolunteer.com)Last but not least, don't forget about River to Sea registration opening on 3/20.River to Sea 12/6 Hour Trail Race - August 5, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

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If you have run an ultra/trail race in WV, VA, or Pennsylvania, you have likely run with a man named Brandon Perry. Brandon is one of the most fun loving, friendliest, hardest working, and all around greatest guys to be around. In this episode, we dive in to his little known backstory where he details the struggles of being overweight and his journey to transform himself both physically and mentally to be the ultrarunner he is today. Brandon has completed over 30 ultra races including Grindstone 100 mile, Hellgate 100k, UROC 100k, Ironstone 100k, Georgia Death Race, and so many more. Through ultrarunning, we all meet amazing people who give us wisdom and guidance and Brandon is certainly one of those people for me. It is awesome to see him accomplish some amazing feats but even more awesome to watch him become an inspiration for members of the black community who want to become runners. He is breaking barriers and constantly is showing that all people can enjoy the trails. This sport means so much to Brandon and he hopes that everyone finds the same joy that this sport has given him. I hope you guys enjoy this episode!

In this weeks episode Chris and Todd dive into what's going on with the Georgia Death Race, how to select weights in the gym, and Eustress training. And there's a little teaser of a new program coming at the end!

This year at the Tahoe 200, several Floridians took on the challenge of coverage this years out and back course. I'm chatting with Melody Diehl, John Becker, and Justin Yonker! John and Melody finished 21 minutes apart (96:29:25 and 96:50:19) with Justin taking the great achievement of holding the 2nd to last finisher spot with a grand total of 99 hrs, 15 mins, and 30 seconds of the 100-hour time limit! Melody has done races like the Sand Spur, Long Haul 100, Iron Horse 100k, Gate2Gate, and Death at Depuis! John and Justin are also no strangers to the distance and mountains. John has done races like the Lake to Ocean, the Trident, Quest for the Crest, the Georgia Death Race, Barkley Fall Classic, and the Jacks 50k! Justin has done the Cruel Jewel, Long Haul 100, Ancient Oaks, the Javelina Hundred, and some awesome DNF's at the Bear 100 and the Hell Bender 100! This crew is in it for the challenge! The Tahoe 200 is the first and only 200-mile single loop mountain trail race in the United States on a typical year, however, this year it was an out-and-back due to wildfires and forestry recovery. This course this year was still upwards of over 31,000 feet of elevation! You also still get to see the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe and run through the aspen meadows, rock gardens, powerline roads, and long ridge lines with stunning views of Lake Tahoe. There is even a section of supposedly evil garden gnomes!

Rohan Aurora was a hiker before becoming an ultra runner.  He made the switch when his virtual hiking guru, Andrew Skurka, an American professional backpacker, came in second in the Run Rabbit Run race.  After reading about Andrew's journey in this event, Rohan felt he needed to learn more about the ultra scene.  From there Rohan has never looked back completing races like the Mogollon Monster 100k, Lone Star 100k, and Kodiak Ultra 100 just to name a few.  We chat to Rohan about all this and his two Western States 100 ticket races at The Georgia Death Race and his two Hurt 100 DNFs.  All this and more.  Here is Rohan...   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel at GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter Check out GRR Pinterest here: GRRPinterest Support us on Patreon here: GRRPatreon  

This year Christopher Caravello took on the Shadows of the South 100 with a time of 33:43:16! This of course was a race that almost didn't happen, however, the show still went on with a new course just days before race day. For a lot of folks, this would be super discouraging... but not Christopher. He crushed it out there! Christopher has done races like the Destin Beach 100, the Keys 100, Georgia Death Race, Sky to Summit, and sweeped at the Forgotten Florida. He is currently signed up for the Moab 240, a race he DNF'd in 2020, however this year he's going to be back at it again! It's races like the Shadows of the South that will have him ready in October.

Friend of the Show Brad Orr joins us this week and details his training, mindset, racing, and remarkable victory at the uber tough Georgia Death Race in his first trail ultramarathon. Plus, it's Boston week! Enjoy Patriot's Day!

Today I got to hop on with some Floridians who took on the Georgia Death Race up by RunBum Tours. This year you had a first timer on the course Kailynn Violette; Mark Proch who has smashed it twice now; and Joshua Gray who went for redemption. What an amazing recap. These three did great! The Georgia Death Race is 71ishh Miles starting in Vogel State Park with close to 28,000 feet of elevation change ending in Amicalola Falls State Park. The first 8 miles has close to 3,500 feet of elevation change, including the 3.8 mile, 2,300 ft. climb up and over the summit of Coosa Bald. This course takes you to Duncan Ridge to see the sunrise over the back of Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia, and the Toccoa Swinging Bridge and Amicalola Falls.

Today we're bringing you Peter Mortimer, ultra runner, coach, fellow Squirrels Nut Butter teammate, and someone who turned his life around through running and has since evolved into a seeker of the toughest races on earth. Races like the Georgia Death Race, a 74ish mile endurance run with 35,000 feet of elevation change. A race in which you are discouraged from finishing and told to simply show up and die. Also, the Dragons Back 200 across Wales, which covers 60,000 feet of climbing in an orienteering style stage race, and the Orcas Island 100 which is described as cold, wet, dark, steep, and not for the faint of heart. Most recently, Pete won the HURT 100 on the island of Oahu, known for its unforgiving terrain. Pete is passionate about inspiring others and sharing the beauty of trail running. We were so excited to dive into the details of this runner's journey and hope you enjoy where our conversation takes you. In this episode, we discuss. - bad habits that led to 250lbs - power of patience - the drinking group with a running problem - ski accident to 3:15 marathon - DNF'd his first trail race and was hooked - 50 miler to 100k to 100 mile - self-coaching vs having a coach - working with the uncertainty - training for a 200 trail race - impressions of the Cocodona 25o - HURT 100 victory - 100 miles of hopscotch uphill - there's always 8 more miles We hope you enjoy the show. Namaste- Jess

Here is my interview with ultra runner and coach Peter Mortimer. Peter most recently won the HURT 100, he has podiumed in such races as the Cocodona 250, the Georgia Death Race, the Barkley Fall Classic and the Bigfoot 200. He has ran internationally in Asia and Europe including running UTMB. Peter discusses his journey into running and how changing up his nutrition was almost an instant game changer. We talk about his his day at the Barkley Marathons and his upcoming race at Western States. Here is a link to his coaching site 8 More Miles: https://www.8moremilescoaching.com

Abby McCarthy returns after what we discovered was a nearly 4 year absence from the podcast. She has a done a lot during that time. Including the Georgia Death Race, Ode to Laz Backyard Ultra… Twice and Mt. Hood and Cruel Jewel 50 milers. Oh yeah, she also hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail and ran every street in Rochester. And certainly some other stuff that she forgot about. Special Guest: Abby McCarthy.

Avery Collins and Sabrina Stanley are the power couple of ultra running for a reason - and not just because the name is catchy and helpful when promoting their coaching business - Power Couple Coaching. Their accomplishments in ultra running are legit. Since his rookie season in 2012, Avery has dedicated his life to being the top runner in his sport. In 2017, he won every race he entered, including the Georgia Death Race, Quest for the Crest 50k, Hahn's Peak Hill Climb, Continental Divide Trail Run 50k, and Grindstone 100 Miler and finished 6th at Western States. In 2019, Avery set a course record at Quest for the Crest 50k, he won the Fatdog 120-miler, and finished 3rd at Trail de Bourbon as the highest placing American male ever). Ultrarunner Magazine named Sabrina the 8th best American Female in 2018 and ranked her 5th in 2019. She's finished first female at the last 11-ultras she's entered. In 2018, Sabrina won Hardrock 100. The following year, she won HURT 100 and recently became the first American (male or female) to win Diagonal Des Fous. It will become obvious early in this interview that Sabrina won't be happy until she's ranked number 1, and we don't doubt her for a second. In this episode, we talk to Sabrina and Avery about their goals to be the top ultra runners in the world. The couple recalls the horrific car crash that left Avery unable to race for six months, his painful rehab and struggle with the possibility that he might never run again. Sabrina shares her mental approach to the sport and striving to be the best and the ultra running community frowning upon runners who outwardly express a desire to win every time they step foot on a trail. And finally, we talk about weed. I mean, there's a reason Avery's Instagram handle is @runninghigh. Avery shares his thoughts on cannabis and its use for running, training, and recovery. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/werunthis/support

JFK50, Mountain Mist, quarantine, and how Kevin handled the Georgia Death Race. Come and have a chat with Dink and Kevin. Keep Moving

On this Episode, Charlotte Curtis tells us about running OCR races with minimal running early on, and then transitioning to ultra running during 2020. She has done a lot of ultra races in a short amount of time, and has done very well. We go over a few of those, but especially her most recent 2nd place finish at the Georgia Death Race. The Georgia Death Race is a 74ish mile point to point trail run from Vogal State Park to Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners have to carry a 1lb railroad spike the entire way. You don't want to miss this one!

We have three members of the We Are Superman Leadville 10 Warriors group who in March participated in our run at the Land Between the Lakes race in western Kentucky, all with inspirational stories to tell.First is Packer Wilson of Oklahoma.  Packer is waiting for a kidney transplant.  In the meantime, he hooks up to a dialysis machine for eight hours every night.  Despite that, Packer completed the half-marathon wearing a shirt that reads “Running for a Kidney.”  He is blood type O+ and you can help him on Instagram at #gotakidney  Packer is planning, transplant or not, to run the Georgia Death Race in 2022, much to the, ahem, delight, of his wife Danielle.  Definitely don't count out this tough hombre…Next we have Marian Cosgrove, who hosted and organized our Land Between the Lakes event, housing and all, and one of the genuinely nicest people you'll want to meet.  Marian is our connoisseur of all things meditation, and she will tell you her amazing story about losing her way but eventually getting sober and grabbing an opportunity to join the police force in Murray, Kentucky, where she has received multiple awards for the her compassionate approach to law enforcement.Last but not least we have one of our newest, and more effusive, members, Taby Rubio-Moulier, who drive to Kentucky all the way from York, Pa.  As you'll hear, Taby finally decided it was time to make a change in her life, joined the We Are Superman Leadville Ten Warriors, and having never run more than a 5K before, completed the half-marathon.  An incredible feat!  We are looking forward to seeing what she accomplishes moving forward!Please contact Bill for more info about the We Are Superman Leadville Ten Warriors at silly_billy@msn.com, on Facebook, or Instagram @stahlorPacker Wilson:FacebookInstagram #gotakidneyMarian Cosgrove:FacebookInstagram @marian1030Taby Rubio-Moulier:Facebook - Seven Moulier

In this episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show, we are with Max Tiemann from North Carolina.  Max Tiemann recently ran the 2021 Georgia Death Race and he was the champion of this year's race! He shares his story of the intense race, how he trained for it, and how he went from someone who never ran to an ultra and trail running champion. PATREON (become a member and help keep the show going!)https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunningMax Tiemann's Social MediaInstagram - @MaxTMannTexas Outlaw Running CompanyInstagram/Facebook/Twitter - @TexasOutlawRunningWebsite - www.TexasOutlawRunning.comEpisode is LivePublished: Feb. 13, 2021 @12AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Promote a BrandAdd a Brand MentionTexas Outlaw Running CompanyShare Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats

Over the past 8 years, Charlotte Curtis has transformed herself from struggling addict to an absolute machine. After making a name for herself in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), Charlotte turned her sights to running ultras in 2020 and was immediately a force to be reckoned with. And now she is facing down the Georgia Death Race on March 27! Check out the episode to see what makes Charlotte tick, and how she uses a painful past to fuel the fire for being her best self. We hope you enjoy! Follow Charlotte on Instagram at www.instagram.com/charlotte_c_ocr !

In this episode of the Texas Devil Running Talk Show, we are with Sean the run bum Blanton. He's the race director for Run Bum Tours, who puts on the Georgia Death Race and many other races. We talk about everything from Sean's personal life all the way to a new book he's writing and so much more about everything running. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a good listen.PATREON (become a member and help keep the show going!)https://www.patreon.com/texasdevilrunningRun Bum ToursRace Website - https://www.runbumtours.com/Seans's Social MediaInstagram - @runbumracesFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/RunBumToursTexas Devil Running CompanyInstagram/Facebook/Twitter - @TexasDevilRunningWebsite - www.TexasDevilRunning.com

Episode 86 is an interview with the amazing athlete Maggie Guterl. Maggie made headlines when she won Big’s Backyard Ultra in 2019, a ‘last man standing’-style event run by Lazarus Lake (organiser of the infamous Barkley Marathons) which sees runners cover a 6.7km loop on repeat. Each lap must be completed within an hour and starts again on the hour and after that, it’s a battle to see which competitor outlasts the rest. Maggie completed 60 laps to cover a mind-boggling 402.5kms and win it outright – the first woman to do so. Maggie has also competed for Team USA at the IAU 24-Hour World Championships, she’s won the Brazos Bend 100-miler outright, come second at the Georgia Death Race and 8th at Western States, amongst other things. IN this interview we discuss her win at Bigs and what it will take to succeed at Barkley in 2021. I used to think that to get running injuries sorted, one needed to see a physio. How wrong was I! I have been seeing Luke Nelson, chiropractor at Health and High Performance in Mont Albert. Luek is a sports chiropractor who specialises in runners. He has been amazing at helping get on top of the niggles I have had since GSER back in 2019. Let Luke help you get on top of any niggles or injuries you may have now, so that you can enjoy running again and get back to preparing for the upcoming race season or just so that you run pain free! Come in and see Luke or any of the other  specialists at Health and High Performance where they utilise the latest in technology, and experience, to help you get back to your running best. So, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run to book an appointment. I assure you, you won’t regret it! You can also find them on instagram: HealthHighPerformance where they regularly post informative videos on how to prevent injuries and develop flexibility and strength. IN fact, Luke and I have a new podcast interview all about Plantar Fasciitis coming out soon! Thank you so much for supporting the podcast! Rating, reviewing and subscribing helps the podcast to grow and more runners like yourself find it. If you enjoy this episode, please do go on over and rate and review. I am aiming for 100 reviews by Easter next year! Flyingcharpie gave 5 stars and says “High quality guests and the interviews flow really well, hoping there’s many more to come!!!”. Thank you so much! I hope you love this interview with Maggie! Bars T also gave 5 stars and says “What an awesome podcast show , I’ve listened to so many of these episodes and have become a smarter and stronger runner from these episodes . So many cool people sharing their knowledge , great podcasts .” Thanks Bars, I really appreciate the review. If you are interested in taking your running to the next level, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to organise an individualised training plan. I would love to help you achieve your Personal Best! Enjoy the interview with Maggie! Find Maggie here and on Instagram and on Facebook

Grayce Langheine is the local leader of the York, PA Trails Sisters. She holds the FKT of the 66 mile Conestoga Trail and is the race director of the Wildcat 10k. Grayce has won 50 milers and 100ks...but she's also taken a few DNFs including at her first 100 mile. She plans to complete the distance at Massanutten Mountain Run in 2021. In this episode we get deep on how trail running has changed the way Grayce sees fueling her body. We talk about chasing cut-offs, the Georgia Death Race and how she supports her local running community of women. Connect with Grayce! Instagram: @running_grayceful Trail Sisters UltraSignUp

This week I'm joined by some awesome guests, John Truelove and Majel Wells. Both of them are incredible ultrarunners and we'll be talking about John's most recent races, the Moab 240, where Majel crewed and paced him, and the Georgia Death Race!!Check out the video version: https://youtu.be/Q4GEM1Hus_sThanks for listening! The best way to get a hold of me is on Twitter: @runrunRC Say Hi!!

How Chris overcame obstacles over obstacle to get to the start line, and then finish the Georgia Death Race. Listen how his story to go from a DNF a month before to get to the finish line at the Georgia Death Race

Jackie is a nationally competitive ultra trail runner. She holds numerous female race wins and course records for trail and ultramarathon races all over the Northeast and Southeast regions in distances ranging from marathon to 100 miles. Some of her highlighted achievements include a 2nd place finish at the 2015 USATF 50 mile National Trail Championship race, overall wins at the Ice Age 50K, Snakebite 50K and Mystery Mountain Marathon in 2016, the women’s course record at the Pinhoti 100 miler, 2nd place at the Georgia Death Race, 7th woman at the Western States 100, and 2nd place at the JFK 50 mile in 2017. In 2018, Jackie shifted her training focus to growing a human and welcomed their daughter, Jordan, into the world at the end of that year. She runs for the HOKA ONE ONE trail running team and Lily Trotters compression socks women’s squad.  When she is not running, Jackie can usually be found in the lab playing with cool neuroscience toys that can measure brain activity. At her day job, Jackie studies how the brain controls how we move our bodies and how we can change our brains based on the behaviors we engage in. Yeah, she is kind of a nerd.  More from Jackie @j_palm_ More form me @hilsport55 Help support the podcast at Patreon - click here! Now with bonus strength workouts     

Scott Magee cancelled the biggest family reunion on the east coast. The call to drop Twisted Branch 100k nearly broke him who was ready to hold the 6th running of the event. He wonders if he could have been more creative. Could they have made the race happen? Possibly, but it wouldn't have been Twisted Branch. Once you run the event, you'll understand. It's the volunteers, the environment, the community, the course that makes this 100k special. Changing anything would undermine the spirit of the foundations of the race. Scott the runner is someone who loves a good trail race. He has run Muddy Sneaker 10 times, that often being his only race of the year. It was his first race and he showed up in swimming trunks. Needless to say, the gear has changed but the race lives on for him. Muddy Sneaker actually runs through a section of the Twisted Branch course, which sparked Scotts interest and love for the trails in Naples, NY. In this episode, Scott explains how he mapped out the TB100K course and how long it took. He did the race by himself the first two years, forgetting a headlamp the first year. He was motivated by the incredible views but also the responsibility to improve the trail. He speaks to the beauty of being able to hike and just keep going. Making the race happen was a combination of navigation and building trail from washed out wilderness. Thankfully the race is very well marked, and headlamps are encouraged. The first year, Scott felt TB was a failure. Two runners were lost and he didn't know what to do. He took off down the trail to look for the runners, only he knew where those runners were. Luckily, they were found but Scott still felt like the event went terribly. The next morning, Scott woke up to all runners thanking him for the best race they'd ever run. Four other people approached him to join the race directing team. He was completely baffled, but newly inspired to make the next year a success. Well Scott, we're glad you did! Preferring long adventures outside to races, that will never keep him away from Muddy Sneaker and he also talks about running the Georgia Death Race and his experiences with the RD who must not be named. Scott enjoys spending time outdoors, camping and hiking with his family. Reach him, and sign up for Twisted at http://www.twistedbranchtrail.com/ Instagram: @sctamagee

From the Without Compromise show notes: Avery grew up in the Midwest, far from the mountains of Colorado that he now calls home. He found running after years of playing basketball and the unique suffering of the sport quickly drew him into longer and longer events. That and the fact he was a broke college student that couldn’t afford a gym membership, running made total sense. Right as he began garnering big wins and making a name for himself, he and his girlfriend, Sabrina, were struck by a semi on the highway. Avery suffered some major injuries that caused him to rethink his direction in life and if he’d every get back out on the trail. After an arduous six months, he was able to start to run again. Fast forward a few years and Avery is now one of the fastest ultrarunners in the world and frequently podiums at iconic races like the Georgia Death Race, Colorado 200, Fat Dog 120, Hurt 100, and dozens more. He finished 6th overall at Western States in 2017. This summer, Avery will be attempting an FKT of the legendary Nolan’s 14 Route ( https://www.outsideonline.com/1926736/your-brain-pain-nolans-14-route ) in Colorado, racing the Tor des Geants ( https://www.tordesgeants.it/en/content/tor-des-g%C3%A9ants%C2%AE ) in Italy, and the Snowman Race ( https://snowmanrace.org/ ) in Bhutan Instagram: @runninhigh ( https://www.instagram.com/runninhigh/ ) Facebook: @avery.collins.77 ( https://www.facebook.com/avery.collins.77 ) SBNATION's writeup on Avery, ( https://www.sbnation.com/2020/4/9/21201381/zen-ultra-running-and-the-art-of-suffering ) Zen, Ultra-running and the Art of Suffering ( https://www.sbnation.com/2020/4/9/21201381/zen-ultra-running-and-the-art-of-suffering ) To learn more about Athletic Brewing and my other show through them, Without Compromise, go here: athleticbrewing.com/blogs/podcast ( https://athleticbrewing.com/blogs/podcast ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Avery grew up in the midwest, far from the mountains of Colorado that he now calls home. He found running after years of playing basketball and the unique suffering of the sport quickly drew him into longer and longer events. That and the fact he was a broke college student that couldn’t afford a gym membership, running made total sense.  Right as he began garnering big wins and making a name for himself, he and his girlfriend, Sabrina, were struck by a semi on the highway. Avery suffered some major injuries that caused him to rethink his direction in life and if he’d ever get back out on the trail. After an arduous six months, he was able to start to run again.  Fast forward a few years and Avery is now one of the fastest ultrarunners in the world and frequently podiums at iconic races like the Georgia Death Race, Colorado 200, Fat Dog 120, Hurt 100, and dozens more. He finished 6th overall at Western States in 2017.  In 2020, he’ll be attempting an FKT of the legendary Nolan’s 14 Route in Colorado, Tor des Geants in Italy, and the Snowman Race in Bhutan We hope you enjoy listening to Avery’s story of living Without Compromise.  Instagram: @runninhigh Facebook: @avery.collins.77 SBNATION's writeup on Avery, Zen, Ultra-running and the Art of Suffering Athletic Brewing’s commitment to stand for change and impact fund can be found here: https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/standing-for-change

This week I am honored to sit down and chat with an amazing ultrarunner from Asheville, North Carolina, Aaron Saft. Aaron's running career has spanned 30 years and in that time he has taken on everything from indoor track 2 milers and collegiate cross country events to the Georgia Death Race and UTMB. In 2007, he won the USA Track and Field Trail Marathon championship and his ultrasignup reads of podium after podium of the best races on the east coast. Along with being a high level runner, Aaron also owns and operates the Foot RX Running store in Asheville where he has established an excellent trail running community in one of the most beautiful outdoorsy towns in the United States. In other words, he is freaking fast and, when it comes to running, is extremely knowledgeable! Throughout this episode Aaron shares stories from his career: How in the world does one run the Quest for the Crest 50k course and then win the whole thing???? (There is 12,000 ft of GAIN in only 31 miles- the thing is a beast!) What drives him to compete at such a high level? What was it like to from injured to taking on UTMB? How being a father and a husband has enhanced his love of the sport? Why is the Georgia Death Race so unbelievably brutal? What it takes to plan and organize the Hellbender 100? Aaron competes in the Southeast which is where I fell in love with Trail Running so I really enjoyed geeking out about all things East Coast and Appalachia in this episode! Hope you guys enjoy the show!! We will definitely have Aaron back for more stories and running advice in the future! MORE FROM AARON SAFT: RX Running Store: https://www.footrxasheville.com/ Hellbender 100: https://www.hellbender100.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MRRunningpains Running World Article: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20826403/runners-world-cover-search-finalist-aaron-saft/ Blue Ridge Outdoors Article: https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/go-outside/a-week-in-the-life-of-a-health-nut/ MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Rob Richard makes the long trip in from Little Falls, NY to share some stories of learning and finding perspective in running. Rob Richard is a life-long runner who lives in the charming city of Little Falls, NY. He ran his first ultra marathon in 2015 and has since finished over twenty endurance races, including the Bear 100, the Georgia Death Race (four times), the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), and a first-place finish at The Endurance Society "Infinitus" 100-miler. Last year, he successfully completed a winter crossing of the Great Range Traverse in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. Rob is the captain of a running club he founded, the "Rock City Runners," and he's very active in his community, serving on the boards of two non-profits as well as two City boards. Special Guest: Rob Richard.

Grindstone 100 miler Champion. Top 10 finisher at the Pinhoti 100, Georgia Death Race, and, most recently, Leadville. Devoted friend of the running community. Shannon Howell joined us in studio this week for a discussion of the mental and physical aspects of her training for ultra trail racing, how she thrives as a mother, wife, teacher, and runner, and how she entered the grueling world of high-level ultra competition. Shannon's perspective will motivate runners aspiring to new heights—regardless of the terrain.

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring elite ultrarunner Maggie Guterl (aka “Maggatron”). Maggie and I connected through Tailwind Nutrition, where she works as the Athletes & Events Manager, including managing the Tailwind Trailblazer group that I joined this year. If you're one of my nutrition clients, that's where all those awesome Endurance Fuel and Rebuild samples have been coming from! As I've said many times, I only support products that I genuinely like, and Tailwind definitely makes that list (FYI - Tailwind is not sponsoring this podcast, and I am not receiving any compensation to talk about their products). Maggie recently moved to Durango, CO (where Tailwind is based) from Pennsylvania, where she grew up. After running her first marathon in 2009, she caught the endurance bug and ran her first ultra (a 24-hour race!) in 2011. She's competed in numerous 24 hour races, Big's Backyard Ultra (which she will be racing again on October 19th), and Barkley Marathons in 2018 (an insane race if you haven't heard of it), among countless other ultras. In 2016, she placed 2nd in the Georgia Death Race and got her golden ticket to Western States 100 (essentially the Boston of ultras), where she placed 8th female.This was one of my first podcast interviews, and I had so much fun talking to Maggie (as you can tell from all my laughter!) and hearing about how she got into the sport, shifted from bartending and partying life to being an ultra runner, and how she has been able to dial in her everyday and sports nutrition. Turns out you CAN run long distance and not puke your guts out! ;) UPDATE: Maggie won Big's! As in, she was the last PERSON (not woman) standing. Read all about her nutrition running for 60 hours straight (yes, you read that correctly) here. Links & Resources: Check out more on Maggie and some of the things we talk aboutVisit Maggie's Website: www.maggatron.comFollow Maggie on Instagram and Twitter (@maggatronruns) - she just posted some great pics of her 7 Summits training run around Durango (61 miles / 12,800ft elevation gain / 15hr) that she mentioned in the podcast!Tailwind blog: Maggie's 7 Ultra Training TipsMaggie on UltraSignupWestern States 100Big's Backyard Ultra and an article on the raceBarkley Marathons - check out the documentaryOther Announcements:Please show your support for the show by leaving a rating and/or review on iTunes Please excuse some of the static you hear in this episode - I did my best to edit it out! Music Credit: Joseph McDadeHave nutrition questions, guest/topic request, or any other feedback? Email me - eatforendurance@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/eatforendurance)

On this episode I talk with Jason Branham about a lot of different races, from this past weekend at Asheville Super to the 2016 Owl's Head ultra. Jason has been on the scene for a while and has traveled all over the place doing Spartan and ultra events ! He also tells us about getting into the 2020 Georgia Death Race! You definitely want to check this out!

Purchase the EXCLUSIVE Mountain Outhouse #134 Sunglasses Here: https://runsteep.com/product/jam-jams... Mountain Outpost Clearance Sunglasses: https://runsteep.com/product-category... The craziest sh*t that happened in running this week: GU March Flavor Madness, Wardian Israel FKT, Nine Trails 35 Miler Recap, Nine Trails x3, Antelope Island Buffalo Run 2019 Recap, Terrapin Mountain 50k, Georgia Death Race 2019 Preview, AJW Correspondence, Chris Mocko's Limbo Fail, Karel Sabbe Rat Jaw Sighting, Salomon Summit - Where's Courtney D? Behind The Rocks 2019 Recap, 80 at 80, Boulder Seltzer Mile.

After a too-long absence, the Shawangunk Express is back in the co-pilot's chair for our kind-of-monthly roundup of all the goings-on in the ultra and trail scenes. We start by recapping a second straight no-finishers year at Barkley (2:30) before digging in to all the hullabaloo surrounding the most recent Golden Ticket race, the Georgia Death Race (9:45). Then it's time for a whirlwind tour of all the ultra results we've missed, including the Fourmidable 50K, Way Too Cool, Black Canyons, Chuckanut, and much more (23:35). Plus, we lament the rash of early-season injuries (49:15), and a very brief preview of this weekend's upcoming showdown at Lake Sonoma (51:15).Beer for this episode: Other Half 4th Anniversary Imperial IPALinks:Stephanie Case's recap from BarkleyAJW on the GDR controversyUS teams for the World Trail ChampionshipsLake Sonoma start listIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "The Mountains Win Again" by Blues Traveler

The Georgia Death Race is one of my very favorite trail running events anywhere. The East Coast trail community shows up in a big way to run or support this amazing event. The coarse is absolutely ridiculous and at points hard just for the sake of being hard. There is liquor at about every aid …

It's time for a potpourri of all things running as we take you through Ben's recent racing experiences, the Georgia Death Race, a Boston Marathon preview, our updated reading and podcast recommendations, and more!

The RUNdown Episode #26! All things trail and ultra running from Southeast Ohio and the East Coast: Ohio’s Backyard Ultra Race, Barkley Marathons, Terrapin Mountain 50k, Georgia Death Race and More! Plus We’ll also look at all the fun and quirky happenings from the world of Strava as we try to make running mind-bogglingly less … Continue reading "The RUNdown – Episode #26 | Ohio’s Backyard Ultra, Barkley Marathons, Terrapin Mountain and More!"

Tavi Wallace talks about running Ultras and the mental toughness needed to compete in races like that, recovery from a race, and why tackle them in the first place. Her crew chief Laura Olinger also talked about their experience at the Georgia Death Race.Listen to their visit here…

Great speaking with Travis Zipfel about his upcoming Georgia Death Race along with a lot on ultra running in the mid-west!   Training For Ultra - Book Now Available! https://trainingforultra.com/products/training-for-ultra-ultra-running-stories-from-the-middle-of-the-pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZS5JYY/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_VfGeCbHBTD3DF  

Great to hear from Sean Blanton, ultra runner and race director of the Georgia Death Race and Ute 100 amongst others who heads up Run Bum Tours. Big thanks to Sean for his time. Training For Ultra - Book Now Available! https://trainingforultra.com/products/training-for-ultra-ultra-running-stories-from-the-middle-of-the-pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZS5JYY/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_VfGeCbHBTD3DF  

Episode 6 features an in-depth discussion about the connection between cycling and running. Some cyclists also include running in their routine. Some runners augment their training with cycling.Chris is an ultra-runner turned cyclist. (But running is still in his blood.) In this episode he tells about his experiences in ultra running. Chris tells about running the Georgia Death Race (72 miles); The "Punkin Holler" in Oklahoma (135 miles); and the "3 Days at the Fair" in Augusta, NJ, at 211 miles. Robert asks, "Are you a cyclist who runs, or a runner who cycles?" Tune in for the answer.The guys also talk about running and cycling apparel and if it can be used in both sports.

This week's show features an amazing photographer and awesome ultra runner Zandy Mangold! Zandy started ultrarunning after being hired as the photographer for the Racing the Planet series. Since then he has been all around the world and has participated in a wide variety of races- everything from week long stage races in Chile to the Badwater 135 to the Georgia Death Race and so much more!! In this episode Zandy explains the journey of turning his passion for photography into his career. He also gives us a rundown of the 4 desert races, talks about the conundrum of watching people suffer through an ultra marathon only to think to yourself "I think I should do this!" and describes the extreme heat he faced at Badwater this year. Hope you guys enjoy the show! I really loved chatting with Zandy. I always think it's super inspiring when someone is living their life guided by their passions! Be sure to check out all of his photos by following run_n_shoot on instagram https://www.instagram.com/run_n_shoot/?hl=ens. His work is incredible! MORE FROM ZANDY MANGOLD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run_n_shoot/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/zandymangold?lang=en Website: https://zandymangoldnyc.com National Geographic Article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/features/ultramarathon-runner-science-obsession-pain-culture/ MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Take a run with a man who truly needs no introduction, the run bum, Sean Blanton. Sean is the owner and race director of Run Bum Tours, famous for such races as The Georgia Death Race, Chattanooga 100, Quest for the Crest and the new Ute 100. In this episode we get to know Sean, how he got into running and ultra, how he became a race director, and why he decided to travel so far from his native Georgia to host a race in Utah. If you like big personalities with a whole lotta sass, this episode is for you!

The "Matt B. Davis Runs" Podcast was born on BlogTalkRadio on Monday July 2, 2012. I did not have any podcast recording or editing tools and had zero clue what I was doing. Someone must have told me about BlogTalk and I figured out this super basic platform. I knew that I could play an intro song, have people call in to the show in the middle, and play a song at the end for an outro. That's as much as I could do, so I gave it a shot. In the first few weeks of the show, I realized that there was also a chat aspect to that platform that I could enable. I started doing the show at night and it instantly became super OCR community friendly. Nowadays, anyone can go live video on a zillion platforms, but back then, this was brand new. So when the show went live, the handful of us from various ocr groups in the country would talk to each other/ask questions etc. Monday (and sometimes Thursday) nights became a nice little meetup spot, and it helped me connect with the audience, and kept me super engaged in the process. The show got me well known to obstacle racers, the people behind the races, and anyone in the OCR community (even if many of them had to have what a podcast was explained to them). After a month or so, people starting reaching out to me to be on the show. The were athletes wanting to tell their story or RD's wanting to get the word out for their race. Soon after a website and social media followed and I began to produce more and more content. It has been well documented, as I have told this over the years, that I just sort of quickly became "the guy" in OCR. The short story and the long story of the rest, is history. That's all I really want to say here, as you can hear an opening 15 minutes of me digging deeper into my feelings about the whole thing on this episode. I do want to thank all of you that have listened over the past 6 years as you have helped me more than you'll ever know, as a host and as a person. On today's program.... 2 people, like me, who refuse to lose. Anthony Matesi and Morgan McKay, both of my guests from Episode 1. Anthony has gone from obstacle and endurance racer to, amongst other things, a bunch of different jobs at Spartan Race. He's also launched his own companies, as he continues to find his purpose. He also recently completed one of the most difficult ultra marathons on the east coast in the Georgia Death Race. He was in town after his GDR experience so he talked to me about it, plus we cover some of what life has brought his way since I first met him. Morgan broke a Guinness World Record for running a 10K race with 100 pounds on her back. The day after she broke the record, she hopped on the phone with me to talk about the experience. Plus we go down memory lane to talk about all that's happened in the last 6 years. Show Notes: Episode Number 1 Legend Of The Death Race Meet Morgan McKay

Lee Conner has been stacking up finishes, podiums, and wins at trail ultramarathons across the country for a number of years. In the past 18 months, Lee has run HURT 100 (5th female), Orcas Island 100, Miwok 100k, Bighorn 100 (2nd female), UTMB, Chatanooga 100 (win), the Georgia Death Race (3rd … The post Lee Conner Interview | How She Trains for Mountain Ultras Without Any Mountains appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

On this episode Crystal and Andy talk to David Hale who recounts his experiences at this year’s Georgia Death Race.  He teaches us how to underprepare to overachieve; how to not get flagged for explosives at the airport, and the joys of the mashed potato burrito. The 15% off Orange Mud discount code GDRDAVID is valid until 5/31/18. Where to follow David:  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter   Where to find Heartland Running: Website,  Facebook Group,  Instagram,  Strava Club Call or text us at 513-486-4636 Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code:HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Check out Steve Durbin’s races at Durbin Race Management and use discount code HRP15 to save 15%. A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

The craziest sh*t that happened in running this week: 25 Year Old Barrel Aged GU?, UD Becomes Barkley Marathons Sponsor, Highfield Marathons, UTMB Cash For Points, Super Classic FKTs, Unived Sports Silver Ions, Siskiyou Out And Back Permits Pulled, Rogue Barkley Photographer, Georgia Death Race Recap, Two Oceans 56k, Horse Butte 10 Miler, Maya Rae Rae, AJW's Hip Surgery, Upcoming Races. Subscribe! Help Support This Channel: www.patreon.com/mountainoutpost & www.mountainoutpost.com

In this episode we sit down and talk to Rob Richard. Rob grew up running and drifted away in his college years only to be reunited a little further into life. With the help of a few influential mentors Rob began to tackle longer ultramarathon distance events. In 2017 Rob completed two 100 mile events and the 60 mile Georgia Death Race. Rob talks about his growth as a runner, preparation for longer events, working through self-doubt, and what the future holds. I am honored to have Rob as a friend and appreciate everything he does for the community. It was great to capture this conversation and we wish Rob lots of luck and good vibes on all endeavours going forward. 

“You are so much more than just your race results. When I think about people that I know in the obstacle racing world, in the ultra world, I don't remember where they finished in races. It doesn't really matter to me. It's being involved and engaged in the community [that matters most].” From late 2011 through the early part of 2016, there was virtually no stopping Amelia Boone. She tore up the obstacle-racing scene, winning the Spartan Race World Championship in 2013 and the World's Toughest Mudder, a.k.a. “the most extreme, insane, imposing, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping 24-hour obstacle course challenge on the planet,” three times—one of those triumphs just eight weeks after knee surgery. In 2015, she started experimenting on obstacle-free trails, finishing third in her first ultramarathon at the Georgia Death Race. The following year, she finished second at the Sean O'Brien 100K, qualifying for the Western States 100. If an event involved some combination of dirt and prolonged suffering, Boone seemed to excel at it. But her streak of podium finishes soon snapped. Literally. Not long after punching her Golden Ticket to Western States, Boone suffered a stress fracture of her femur, forcing her to forfeit her place on the start line in Squaw. But that was far from the end of it. A few months later, Boone was injured again, this time with a stress fracture in her sacrum. After starting the year on such a high note, Boone felt like she was in a hole with no clear way out. “The process of acceptance was really hard and that feeling of kind of losing your identity,” the 34-year-old Boone recently told me. “And I think anyone who's been sidelined with anything for a really long time, you start to really feel that. And I remember just being really angry at first. When I saw people running down the road, I wanted to throw things at them because I was so jealous.” In this episode of the morning shakeout podcast, Boone and I cover a wide range of topics, ranging from how she got her start in obstacle racing and ultrarunning, to how she's dealt with injuries and setback, both physically and psychologically, and how she juggles her day job working full-time as an attorney for Apple with training and racing at a high level. We also talk about her affinity for Pop Tarts and professional wrestling (“If I could go back and do it all over again, I would have been a professional wrestler,” she says half-jokingly), the value of strength training and rest days for ultrarunners, and the challenges of being a sponsored endurance athlete. 
 Oh yeah, and we discuss her return to ultramarathon racing at this weekend's Sean O'Brien 100K, where she'll be a part of a deep women's field—and much, much more. “What I've kind of realized beyond all this is yes, I signed up for Sean O'Brien to hopefully get a Golden Ticket to go back to Western States but as I get closer, the more and more I realize that if that happens, great; but you know what, the day to day, and the training, and everything that I've put into it, I'm just happy to be out there and racing,” says Boone. “So for me, this entire training block, and coming back to Sean O'Brien, is having trust and faith again in my body and just the ability to be out there and do that, because at points I was just throwing my hands up in the air and being like, ‘Maybe I'm just not meant for this, you know?'” This episode of the morning shakeout podcast was edited by John Isaac at BaresRecords.com. Complete show notes here: http://themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-4-amelia-boone/ Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered directly to your inbox every Tuesday morning: themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout

The Appalachian Trail, Twisted Branch, and Georgia Death Race are just a few of Abby McCarthy's exploits. On this episode, Abby and I discuss walking 2186 miles without any experience, and why she likes traveling excessive distances on foot, even though she doesn't like to be uncomfortable.

When #fots Josh Stevens - who recently moved to Boulder from Asheville, NC - suggested we check out the "Boulder of the East," we were intrigued. He helped put together an all-star cast to learn all about this funky little city surrounded by mountain trails. This episode - the second of our two-part series - features three runners who are shaping the local mountain running scene: Aaron Saft, finalist for the 2016 Runner's World cover search and owner of Foot Rx; Adam Hill, founder of the "Pitchell" (a 100k underground event / fatass / fun run that takes runners from the peak of Mount Pisgah to the summit of Mount Mitchell); and Anne Wheatly, an up-and-comer in search of the "perfect run." Topics discussed: Pitchell, #runcations, Canadian Death Race, Georgia Death Race, rock climbing cuture, Rim to Rim to Rim, U.S. Trail Running Conference 

Avery Collins and Sabrina Stanley join the podcast to talk about Western States, golden tickets, grit, and their favorite failures. Avery Collins is tearing up the ultra scene, setting course records and breaking paradigms. Avery earned his entry to the historic Western States Endurance Run after winning the Georgia Death Race and capturing a golden …

***Please note before listening that cannabis is thoroughly discussed in this episode.  If that doesn't strike your fancy, please skip this one***   We’re joined in the kitchen by ultra runners Avery Collins and Devon Olson. Kelly P hangs out to drop some knowledge, and why not add Ryan Lassen and Eric Edgerton in for some fun too! Mad props to Avery for winning the Georgia Death Race last week! This is a gnarly “68-ish” mile race put on by Run Bum, and by winning Avery scored a chance to toe the line at the big one, Western States 100. You can probably guess what we spend a lot of time talking about… And like any #KitchenSesh this is more about hanging out, chatting, and having fun than it is a scripted show. Shout out to Avery’s sponsor’s: While Mary's Medicinals and The Farm Co. were talked about the most, in addition to cannibas sponsors Avery also has… an underwear sponsor!? Saxxunderwear. And of course actual running biz sponsors too inov-8 All Terrain RunningHoney Stinger and Farm To Feet. Also props to Devon for a top 10 finish at Behind The Rocks! How’d it go against those Salomon Runners

You probably don't know Pete Coleman. You don't know him because he is that rare bird that doesn't tell the world about every accomplishment (or attempt) on social media. So allow me to do it. He's done The Killington Beast and UltraBeast on back to back days, finished multiple Spartan/Peak Death Races, The Georgia Death Race, and most recently earned a Belt Buckle at Western States. On this episode, we talk about how he trained for and completed one of the hardest races in the world, The Western States 100 mile race. Today's show is sponsored by: RockTape - Use code OCR16 for 30% off your first purchase of $30 or more Udder Mud Run – Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race! Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: Unbreakable - Documentary about the 2010 Western States race. Episode 96 - Pete shortly after the 2014 Spartan Death Race.

I am joined by badasses, Bethany Patterson & Maggie Guterl, to chat all about their 1st and 2nd places at The Georgia Death Race this last weekend. They both earned their golden tickets to the 2016 Western States 100!

First up, I welcome Sean "Run Bum" Blanton back to the show. Sean is an ultra runner who puts on races with what I like to call "OCR Spirit". He is back to talk about two races he just race directed:The Georgia Death Race and The Yeti Nightmare, and talk about how they went.  Next, I will play my interview with "Start Line" Sean Corvelle. He is the man who leads everyone through the hype andTough Mudder Pledge before every heat. You will hear what he did during my first Tough Mudder that turned me into a Sean Corvelle fan. Finally, I will play an interview I did a few months ago with Dane Rauschenberg. Dane has run a ton of marathons, written two books,  and has done very well on the speaking at marathon expo circuit. Along the way he has had a lot of distractors. One even went as far as to create a website disparaging his efforts.  I was really curious to find out more about him.

First up, I welcome Sean "Run Bum" Blanton back to the show. Sean is an ultra runner who puts on races with what I like to call "OCR Spirit". He is back to talk about two races he just race directed:The Georgia Death Race and The Yeti Nightmare, and talk about how they went.  Next, I will play my interview with "Start Line" Sean Corvelle. He is the man who leads everyone through the hype andTough Mudder Pledge before every heat. You will hear what he did during my first Tough Mudder that turned me into a Sean Corvelle fan. Finally, I will play an interview I did a few months ago with Dane Rauschenberg. Dane has run a ton of marathons, written two books,  and has done very well on the speaking at marathon expo circuit. Along the way he has had a lot of distractors. One even went as far as to create a website disparaging his efforts.  I was really curious to find out more about him.