Podcasts about tuscobia

If you've been tuning in through this past winter, you have likely heard of my big scary adventure coming up next winter - what will be my first fat bike winter ultra at the Arrowhead 135 - a 135-mile adventure through the remote wilderness of northern Minnesota in late January - it starts in International Falls and is known for it's bitter cold temperatures and deep snow - and while it's not always cold and snowy, as in this past edition (tune in to our conversation with Cate Coward in episode 114!) - but I will say - you'd better be prepared for both! One of the reasons this race is scary for me, is that I'm no fat biker - I don't yet own one, nor have I really spent any time on one - and though it's spring and every week is getting warmer and warmer as we head into summer - it's high time I start thinking about what I'm going to ride next winter! So I dialed up my mentor, Steve McGuire - and who better to talk fat bikes? Steve is not only a veteran of many winter ultras including the Arrowhead 135, Actif Epica, Tuscobia 160 and the Iditarod Trail Invitational - not only all of that - but he also leads the Design, build ride program at the University of Iowa - a cool class for both engineering and art students to who do just that - design, build then ride their own hand crafted steed. So Steve's not only been riding fat bikes for years and years - but has also been playing with the design - so if you're interested at all in your own winter fat biking, bike design or... well... Iowa Women's Basketball - then I hope you enjoy this conversation with Steve McGuire! Connect with Steve at https://art.uiowa.edu/people/steve-mcguireWe would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 today! New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bikeFollow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

Kate Coward's name is synonymous with winter ultras, especially on a fat bike. She's finished and won the Arrowhead 135 on bike, but also completed what is called one of the 50 hardest races on earth on both skis and foot. She's also won in her first go of the Iditarod Trail Invitational ITI350 as well as the Tuscobia 160 and Actif Epica. She recently finished fourth overall and first among the women in the warm 2024 Arrowhead 135, notable because Bike Talk with Dave regular and Mentor to Dave in his own Arrowhead attempt next year, Steve McGuire had to withdraw at mile 27. The day after the event concluded this year, both Kate and Steve hopped on a call to download this years especially challenging event. The lessons offered between the two of them are priceless to anyone who has any type of challenge ahead of them - on or off the bike! Tune into our first episode, no. 104 of Dave's Arrowhead journey and learn more about the Arrowhead Ultra with Race Director Ken Krueger in Episode no. 105. Dive deeper into one of the 50 hardest races on earth at www.arrowheadultra.com Consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 today! New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bikeFollow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

Steve McGuire - my guide and mentor for the 2025 Arrowhead 135 Winter Fat Bike Ultra - recently returned from the oddly snowless Tuscobia 160 Winter Ultra and wanted to share the lessens he learned from this winter's event. The Tuscobia 160 starts in Rice Lake Wisconsin and follows the Tuscobia Trail through the Chequamgon/Nicolet National Forest the last weekend in December. Both a 160- as well as an 80-mile event are offered for fat bikes, skis or on foot. Find out more at www.tuscobiawinterultra.com. Connect with Steve at https://art.uiowa.edu/people/steve-mcguireConsider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 before Oct. 2 and get a 24% discount, and leave no surface untouched. New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bike Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And remember, if you act fast, you can order your own Bike Talk with Dave stocking cap by sending a DM to Dave on instagram or facebook!

Leah Gruhn has ridden the northern Minnesota winter ultra Arrowhead 135 for more than a decade, as well as the Tuscobia 160 and the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350. And in 2017 she and her husband jumped on their bikes in Banff Canada and rode south to the U.S. Mexico border in the Tour Divide. This winter she flew back to Alaska and rolled across Knik Lake and up the Iditarod Trail for the 1000-mile journey towards Nome. 21 days later she was the first, and only female to complete the entire journey across Alaska. She was kind enough to spend some time on Bike Talk with Dave just prior to heading south to Florida for a week of warmth! I enjoyed getting to know her, and I hope you will too! So grab cup of Chain and Spoke Coffee and enjoy the show!Thanks for tuning in to todays episode -and thanks to Leah for making time before trading snow drifts for sandy beaches! Look for her on instagram and facebook, doesn't sound like she's done with these great adventures! And later this week, I've got a bonus episode for you! Leah talked about how great it feels to reach Unakaleet on the Bering Sea and the pizza joint called Peace on Earth Pizza. When I was there in 2019 I talked with Peace on Earth owner Brett Hansen - it's pretty interesting how a little pizza joint in a small village on the Bering Sea can thrive serving all the villages in Western Alaska. I'd like to thank Chain and Spoke Coffee and Bikes for supporting the show - you can order your favorite blend now at chainandspoke.com or you can just stop by the first retail location in Des Moines, Iowa! Great coffee, great bikes! Service too! If you're headed across the country on either I-80 or I-35, stop on in!And thank you for listening to Bike Talk with Dave! If you'd like to support the show, you can do so by rating, reviewing and sharing! If you'd like to support the show financially, and help it improve, you can go to BuyMeACoffee.com and throw some change my way - I'll use it to make the podcast better AND I'll send you a Bike Talk sticker! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dmable122QWe've got a busy month ahead - this weekend the Trofeo Sabato Santo circuit race in Des Moines, and at the end of the month we'll be back on gravel enjoying the beautiful hills of Northeast Iowa in the Driftless 100! There's still time to join the fun at driftlessgravel.com. Hopefully we'll see you there! And in May, stage racing is back in the Midwest at the Three Days of Des Moines or Driedaagse Des Moines. May 12, 13 & 14 All categories. Race for GC on time or earn the green points jersey or go for polka dots in the KOM competition (yes... even in Iowa). Information here

 Mr. Siva Balu is Vice President and Chief Information Officer of YMCA of the U.S. (Y-USA), where he is working to rethink and reorganize the work of the organization's information technology strategy to meet the changing needs of Y-USA and Ys throughout the country. The YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other, with a focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across communities, and with presence in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, they have real ability to deliver positive change. Mr. Balu has 20 years of healthcare technology experience in leadership roles for Blue Cross Blue Shield, the nation's largest health insurer, which provides healthcare to over 107 million members—1 in 3 Americans. He most recently led the Enterprise Information Technology team at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), a national federation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. Mr. Balu was responsible for leading all aspects of IT, including architecture, application and product development, big data, business intelligence and data analytics, information security, project management, digital, infrastructure and operations. He has created several highly scalable innovative solutions that cater to the needs of members and patients throughout the country in all communities. He provided leadership in creating innovative solutions and adopting new technologies for national and international users. Mr. Balu earned a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication engineering from Bharathiar University in India, a master's in business administration from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and executive master's degree from MIT-Sloan School of Management in Innovation, Strategy and Artificial Intelligence as well as additional certifications in Disruptive Strategy and Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online. In his free time, Mr. Balu volunteers and contributes to several charities, including The Soondra Foundation (delivering healthcare to the working poor in India), Special Olympics, Chicago Food Depository, Sarah's Inn, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Beyond Hunger, The Pack Shack, Cradles to Crayons and Gardeneers. Mr. Balu has also developed a passion for long-distance running a few years ago starting with a 5k, and then to marathons and to running multiple ultra-marathons. He has run multiple 100-mile races. He recently ran what is referred to as 'the worlds toughest foot race,' Badwater 135-miler in Death Valley, and one of the coldest races, Tuscobia 160-miler. 

Jon Paradowski is a runner from Regina, SK, who describes himself as just a regular guy who's run some 100 milers, a 200 miler and some winter ultras.  Jon's running resume includes such races as UTMB, Fat Dog 120, Cascade Crest 100, Sulphur Springs 200 and numerous appearances at the Spruce Woods Ultra.  He is a very diverse athlete who also excels at winter ultras such as Arrowhead and Tuscobia.  Jon runs for MitoCanada as it's a charity near to his heart for reasons he discusses on this podcast.  Most recently, on May 14 Jon completed a 7269 km virtual cross country run for MitoCanada.  In this episode, he talks about how he got into running and then what drew him to trail ultrarunning, tells us a crazy story about his Javelina Jundred experience and credits his family for being a huge support along the way.  We hope you enjoy this episode with Jon Paradowski!Resources we discussed in this episode:MitoCanada - donate to Jon's virtual run across CanadaFavourite Mantra: It's all good;  Make friends with pain and you'll never be alone.Favourite Place to Run:  Rocky MountainsBucket List Race: Infinitus 888Favourite Book: Born To RunPost-Run Indulgence: Pizza and beer

Join Scotty and Mark Scotch for ten junk miles in which they discuss his life in endurance biking and cross country skiing, his path to participating in Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160, and his decision to donate a kidney to a complete stranger.  Mark is also planning a bike event from Madison to Lousianna to raise awareness about organ donation next year, so stay tuned! Learn about the Organ Trail here:https://www.facebook.com/hughsmithmarkscotch/ This espisode brought to you by our friends at Goodr : https://goodr.com/pages/ten-junk-miles?utm_source=ten_junk_miles&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=hostfavs Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Tuscobia 160 is a self supported race where you carry your supplies in a sled you pull behind you. Michele & Krystal chat with Siva about the challenges he had during the race. Siva competed and finished the 160 mile running division. Bonus---> we get the DIRT on Siva's personal life ;-) •This is podcast number 1 of two shows with Siva. The second show talks in detail about finishing the Badwater Ultra cup!

This week Ryan and Emily Wanless are back on the show straight from Alaska, the "Land of the Midnight Sun" to review their past year of ultrarunning and explain how Ryan's plans for enduring the 350 miles of the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Emily and Ryan are both athletes out of South Dakota who set out to take on some of the world's toughest, fastest, and coldest races. Last August, they traveled to Europe so Emily could take on the CCC, one of the world's largest ultras and now they are in Alaska getting Ryan ready for his ultimate winter ultra test, enduring the legendary Iditarod course. In this episode we catch up with both of them- We hear about the brutal mountains of the CCC and how they affected Emily's race, how Tuscobia 160 and Arrowhead 135 were used as tools to prepare Ryan for Alaska, what their trip up north has consisted of so far, what mental and physical obstacles Ryan is preparing for, and what tips the Iditarod veterans have shared with them. We also talk animal furs, Moose safety, and candy filled rock climbing bags! This episode was recorded a few days before Ryan took off and as I type this he is a few days into the adventure. Please follow his tracker and send him positivity as he braves a wilderness some of us will only ever dream about! https://trackleaders.com/iti20i.php?name=Ryan_Wanless Best of luck to Ryan!! Hope you guys are inspired as I am by him and Emily!! Enjoy the episode! MORE FROM RYAN AND EMILY: Ryan's Race Tracker: https://trackleaders.com/iti20i.php?name=Ryan_Wanless Emily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orchare/?hl=en Ryan's Previous LABF Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/133-ryan-wanless Emily's Previous LABF Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464/157-emily-wanless Iditarod Trail Invitational: https://www.iditarodtrailinvitational.com/ 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/

The Gang is back!!!! Join Scotty, Holly, Adam and, yes, Rachel for ten junk miles with Badger 50K finisher Kerri Maess!  We discuss her life in running and coyotes, dude showers, jeopardy, swatch watches, UROTY, check coops, Tuscobia, Strava Shoutouts, Adam's 5K, and Pam Smith's Turtle Path podcast on running on a budget. This episode brought to you by Trail Transformation.  Learn more about them here: www.trailtransformation.com Check out Pam's Blog here: http://theturtlepath.blogspot.com Special gift from Arcteryx Chicago!  Like them on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/arcteryxchicago/ Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/  

I sat down with my brother Alex to discuss our experiences enduring the Tuscobia 160 winter ultra event. This episode is all about our failures, successes and how we persevered through the cold rain for 24 hours. Get your ears ready for one insane adventure. Huge thank you to 45NRTH for the support and gear supplied to make these winter races possible. ============================================ Follow our next adventure on Instagram: Guest: Alex Price @alex7price Host: Ian Price @makehappiness7 Unparalleled Cold Weather Cycling Gear: @45NRTH

While recovering from an injury after running the Tuscobia Winter Ultra 2015, barefoot ultrarunner Bob Nicol, was about to embark on an adventure greater than any other. After deciding it was no longer possible to hide in a physical gender that didn't feel authentic, Bob committed to the process of being Bobbi Nicol. I'm not trying to be something I'm not. This isn't a choice. ~Bobbi Nicol Coté EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Running and avoiding turmoil How transitioning was impossible for Bobbi 20 years ago Gender identity is not a choice Her children's response Dating disasters and marrying the love of her life Living a life beyond her wildest dreams ABOUT BOBBI NICOL-COTÉ Bobbi Nicol-Coté is a 40 something-ish, barefoot ultra-running, transgender female (transgender? Oh, she doesn't really like that word - she's just Bobbi). She's the wife of an amazing man, 'Roe' of two amazing boys (they already have an amazing mother), daughter to her loving parents, sister to her siblings, aunt and supportive friend to many far and wide. Bobbi works in the Building Engineering field as a Project Manager. She sits on the Board for the Manitoba Runner's Association and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Emergency Patient Care Council. She is involved in assisting nursing coursework with education on transgender awareness and care. ​ GUEST LINKS Facebook Instagram MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Tuscobia Winter Ultra LEADERS' CALL TO ADVENTURE RATE OR REVIEW THIS PODCAST EPISODE PAGE ON LEADERS' CALL TO ADVENTURE

The full gang is back!!!  Join Scotty, Tony, Adam and Rachel for TenJunk Miles with Jimmy Jones, who seems to have done every food and beverage run known to man. We also discuss Scotty’s DNF at Tuscobia 80, Trail Toes Lotion, the Dead Pool and much much more.  

Alex Eichman has been the first femal at the Tuscobia 160 and finished the Tahoe 200 and Superior Trail 100.  Learn about her life in running, training and future plans in this one on one long run with Scotty!

Join Scotty and his good friend and mentor Sue Lucas (Course record holder at Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160) for a long one on one discussion of her life and running and all things between.   We also review the Arcteryx Norvan jacket.  So thanks Arcteryx for the sponsorship!  (https://www.arcteryx.com/ca/en/shop/womens/norvan-jacket) [Note: Sue and I also discussed the Atom pants: https://www.arcteryx.com/ca/en/shop/mens/atom-lt-pant]   Brought to you by Health IQ and Bibbz Race Reports!

Take a long run with Scotty and his friend Daniel Slater who just completed the The Order of the Hrimthurs slam (Tuscobia 160, Arrowhead 135 and Actif Epica 100mile/100k). That wasn't enough. He's going to also do the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning this year (Western States Endurance Run Vermont 100 Endurance Race Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run and Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 Run). We discuss is path to running, these slams, and much much more.     This episode sponsored in part by HealthIQ

Join the Scotty, Aaron, Sam and (guest host) Rachel Ingle, for a gang show with Chris Silva who ran 150 miles with a guy named Abraham Lincoln for a reason we never actually figured out!  We also chat with Ann School about the Titletown Ultra Series (6 Hour, 8 hour and 15.5 hour) in Green Bay Wisconsin, Strava Shoutouts, Reviews, the Dead Pool, a NSNG check in and Scotty's recent finish at the Tuscobia 150 Mile Race.  

Join the gang for a special episiode about all things Tuscobia. Scotty and Tony join guest hosts Amy Ehlers and Chalayne Palmgren to talk about the race generally, Scott and Mary's individual races and Chalayne's experiences volunteering. they then talk to Chris and Helen Scotch, the race directors and Grant Maughan (www.dingofishexpress.com) who finished in 2nd Place. Also, Scotty reads a race report by Ed Sandor a veteran of the race.      

Join Aaron, Scotty, Amy and Tony for ten junk miles with John D'Agostino.  John shed close to 100 pounds on his path to getting his life on a healthy path.  He discusses his recent performance at the Frozen Gnome 50K, his struggles to stay involved in running, and much much more. Aaron takes a stab at curtailing his profanity.  With moderate success. The gang also chats with entrepreneur and author Jesse Itlzer about his book "Living with a Seal - 31 Days Training With The Toughest Man on the Planet."  Jesse discusses the book, the lessons he learned and why he hasn't done Badwater. Also discussed on this episode: Frozen Gnome 50K; Tuscobia 150; NFL Playoffs; Scotty's ongoing arguments with Trail and Ultra Running Facebook page and Ultrarunning Magazine (please stop); The year ahead. And Much Much More  

The Tuscobia Winter Ultramarathon has quickly become one of the go-to winter endurance events for fatbikers, runner, and skiers. Race directors, Chris and Helen Scotch, join the show to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the race, as well as what racers can expect, and some of the race details.    If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.    We also have advertising opportunities available if you would like to promote your race. Please contact us about advertising at info@mountainbikeradio.com.   ----------------------------------------------------   RELATED SHOW LINKS:   Tuscobia Winter Ultramarathon Email Tuscobia Email Ben