Podcasts about ultrarunning magazine

Dr. Nick Tiller brings his UltraRunning Magazine column, "Ask the Physiologist" to the podcast with host Scotty Sandow. Answering questions from our readers, Dr. Tiller gets to the heart of ultrarunning by offering up advice about training during an illness, what works and what doesn't when it comes to boosting your running routine, heart health, sodium intake, NSAIDs and much more.  Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine to read more from Dr. Tiller Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

The beer industry is filled with challenges—economic pressures, shifting consumer trends, and the constant noise of uncertainty. But instead of succumbing to doom and gloom, how can we cultivate resilience and purpose? In this session, Chris Douglas, a coach at Growth Equation, joins to explore the concept of tragic optimism—finding meaning and growth in difficult times. Through practical insights on core values, controlling what's within your power, and identifying the battles worth fighting, we'll discuss strategies to overcome procrastination, stay grounded, and build a strong community. True performance and lasting well-being aren't built on quick fixes—they emerge from intentional, consistent habits. Join us for a conversation on turning challenges into opportunities and sustaining success in an ever-evolving industry.Prior to joining The Growth Equation as COO and starting my performance coaching practice, Chris Douglas worked as a civil rights attorney and clinical law professor at Berkeley Law for over ten years before launching my own consulting business where I have partnered with athletes, events, start-ups, law firms, and small businesses to actualize success. My expertise in these areas has been featured in print and online publications including Outside, Ultrarunning Magazine, The Recorder, Triathlete, The Daily Journal and The San Francisco Chronicle and been heard on NPR and CBS Radio.When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and engaging in athletic feats of endurance.Learn more about The Growth Equation: https://thegrowtheq.com/Stay up to date with CBP: http://update.craftbeerprofessionals.orgJoin us in-person for CBP ConnectsHalf workshop, half networkingCharlotte, NC | June 9-11, 2025Register now: https://cbpconnects.com/

Ihor Verys, is a distinguished ultramarathon runner based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Originally from Chornomorsk, Ukraine, he moved to Canada in 2015 at the age of 20 to pursue studies at Assiniboine College in Brandon, Manitoba. Initially taking up running for mental well-being, Verys transitioned from road running to trail and ultramarathon events during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2024, Verys achieved international recognition by completing the Barkley Marathon in Tennessee, a race notorious for its grueling conditions and high failure rate. He finished in 58 hours, 44 minutes, and 59 seconds, becoming the first Canadian(and Ukranian) to complete the race. In January 2025, UltraRunning Magazine named Verys the 10th UltraRunner of the Year for 2024, acknowledging his rapid ascent in the ultrarunning community and his remarkable achievements within a short timeframe.Balancing his athletic pursuits with a professional career, Verys works as a Commercial Insurance Account Manager at HUB International.Follow Ihor:https://www.instagram.com/ihorverys/Link to Dr.Chris Bertram (Episode 165) mentionedhttps://bit.ly/42bvSG

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Stephanie Howe and Kelly Newlon and dives into a boiling pot of conversation as each of them share their expertise on the day-to-day nutrition for ultrarunners.  Kelly is a lifelong professional chef rooted deeply in sports nutrition and athlete management, which has taken her across the globe for everything from mountain endurance sports to the NBA. She is the founder of Real Athlete Diets (RAD), which specializes in providing nutritious athlete meals, brand consulting and athlete management services. Kelly lives with her husband Morgan in Boulder County, Colorado. Learn more at radboulder.com Stephanie is a trail and mountain athlete, as well as a running coach and nutritionist with the credentials to back it up with a PhD in nutrition and exercise science... and experience. Her competitive career highlights include Western States 100, Lake Sonoma 50-miler and Bandera 100k to name a few. Stephanie is living her best life with her son in Chamonix, France. Learn more at stephaniemariehowe.com. Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax.

Scotty sits down with one of UltraRunning Magazine's newest columnists, Cliff Pittman. Cliff is a coach and competitive ultrarunner, and recaps his recent FKT attempt in his home state of Arkansas. He also discusses how to implement simplicity and specificity into training for your next ultra. Find more in the Dec/Jan 2025 and Feb/Mar 2025 issues of UltraRunning Magazine. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to talk about the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine that features UltraRunners of the Year (UROY), ultrarunning stats from 2024 and so much more. Watch this episode on  YouTube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thank you to our episode sponsor Drymax. Photo: Jacob Zocherman

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Jamil Coury joins the show to talk about the reasons behind his renewed passion for running, some inner workings of the Cocodona 250, various eras of Aravaipa Running, and his relatively recent acquisition of Ultrarunning Magazine. Timestamps:(0:50) - Chipotle Challenge(13:35) - Cocodona 250(37:51) - Reflecting On Eras Of Aravaipa Running(92:57) - Ultrarunning MagazinePartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACK30 at checkout on their website (https://www.gorewear.com) to get 30% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/) Additional Links:Follow Jamil on Instagram, Strava, YouTube, WebsiteFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

It's the last month of 2024, which means we're ending season five of the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with a festive dive into the old school-themed December/January issue. Host Scotty Sandow talks with editor in chief Amy Clark about the holiday gift guide, the Grand Slam of Ultras, upcoming UltraRunner of the Year voting and all of the great old school content from UltraRunning Magazine's amazing columnists. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax Watch this podcast on YouTube

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunner and writer Jeff Kozak.  In their wide ranging discussion they touch on the intersection of writing and running, some of Jeff's fondest 100 mile memories, and the wild and wooly Quarry Road Aid Station at Western States where Jeff has volunteered for the past several years.   Read Jeff's Ultrarunning Magazine column here.

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with John Medinger to talk about how he discovered the trails, his early days as a runner, the Ultrarunning Magazine, Ultrarunner of the Year voting, and some of his fondest memories gathered over four decades at the Western States 100.   Learn more about John on his Facebook page @johnmedinger

By Davy Crockett  During the first half of the 1980s, Bernd Heinrich, of Vermont, was the fastest ultrarunner in America. In 2007, he was the fifth person to be inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. Today, few know of him and his amazing running records and accomplishments. He was unique from most other ultrarunners of his time in that rather than competing in many races, he was very selective in his race choices. When he ran, he had specific goals to win or set records, with laser focused training for these few specific events. Using this approach, he was able to win and set several American records. Heinrich appeared suddenly on the ultrarunning scene, setting a record in his very first ultra, and he quickly rose to the top of the sport. He was named “Ultrarunner of the Year” three of the first four years of Ultrarunning Magazine's existence. He had a quiet nature and never sought for the running spotlight, but eventually was one of the few to be inducted in the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. As a boy, Heinrich grew up living deep in a forest in war-torn Germany. In his life priorities, running was secondary to his true love, observing, researching, teaching and writing about nature. During his intense running years, he was able to find a balance to become a world-renowned expert in his professional naturalist career, studying birds, bees, and other animals and insects. Ultrarunning historian, Nick Marshall wrote about Heinrich in 1984, “Often runners don't know much about the backgrounds of individuals whose athletic accomplishments may be very familiar to them, so it is quite nice to see one of our sport's star gain recognition as a successful pioneer in a totally unrelated field.” Learn about the rich and long history of ultrarunning. There are now eleven books available in the Ultrarunning History series on Amazon, compiling podcast content and much more. Learn More. If you would like to order multiple books with a 30% discount, send me a message here. Childhood in Germany Forest in The Hahnheide Bernd Heinrich was born in Bad Polzin, Poland in 1940 to Gerd Heinrich (1898-1984) and Hildegarde Maria (Burovna) Heinrich (1917-2012). His father became an internationally known research biologist and a German pilot during World War I. Near the end of World War II, he and his family fled their large farm near Gdansk to escape advancing Russian troops in 1944 and crossed what would be the future border for East Germany. Henrich recalled, “The times were not easy. The biggest problem was filling our bellies. Papa decided that the best chance of finding food would be in the forest. We came across a large reserve called “the Hahnheide,” and within it a small empty hut used before the war by a nature club from Hamburg. The forester in charge gave us permission to move in. We lived deep in the forest for five years. We had no work and hardly ever any money.” They survived by foraging for nuts, berries, mushrooms, and hunting small rodents and ducks. This experience began his love for nature and was “a rare mix of survival and enchantment.” Mushrooms in The Hahnheide Heinrich recalled, “We were totally immersed in nature. Like most animals, our major concern was finding food. I didn't like picking berries because I had to move so slowly, from bush to bush. I much preferred picking mushrooms when I could run at will through the damp forest, feeling the soft green moss under my bare feet.” Young Heinrich collected beetles and birds' eggs for his family's food supply. He became obsessed with the creatures around him. “I had no playmates and never owned a toy. Yet I didn't feel deprived. Who needs toys after having seen caterpillars from up close and knowing they can turn into moths?” Heinrich became fascinated with bugs and insects. When he was nine, he drew a birthday card for his father and on the back; he wrote that he had collected 447 beetles of 135 species.

Scotty sits down with UltraRunning editor Amy Clark to take a peek inside the September issue. They talk about adventure running, training advice, Marathon Des Sables, Western States and so much more. With summer on its way out, this is a great issue to spark some new adventures of your own. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our sponsor Drymax Watch this podcast on YouTube

In this episode, Scotty talks with UltraRunning Magazine's new publisher Jamil Coury. Known as an ultrarunning veteran and small business owner, Coury talks with Scotty about his history in the sport as well as how the magazine played an important part of his journey in ultrarunning.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic Watch this episode on YouTube

Second Nature is a weekly podcast about the business of outdoor, action, and endurance sports, hosted by Dylan Bowman and Aaron Lutze.   This week we discuss Steep Life Media's recent acquisition of Ultrarunning Magazine, a recent NYT article about the thriving world of niche print outdoor magazines, and the massive earnings announcement from HOKA and Deckers.    As usual we finish with Brand, Product, Content (BPC) where we leave listeners with a couple fun things to check out.   Links: Steep Life Media buys Ultrarunning Mag NYT article on print magazines Deckers earnings Small brands topping the charts in running retail Magna (Dylan's BPC) Escape Collective FOLLOW OUR LINKEDIN PAGE FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

We had a party with our insect friends before recording this great episode! A big topic was answering a listener question on how to use heart rate zones in practice when the data can seem so noisy. We think that calibrating effort is incredibly helpful for athletes... as long as they keep it simple. We break down what that looks like! Plus, we tried something new in this episode with a segment called "Hot News" near the start. This week, it included Tadej Pogacar's remarkable Tour de France (and the entire peloton's stunning improvements), Jamil Coury purchasing Ultrarunning Magazine, Nike's stock plummeting, McKendree Hickory's record at the High Lonesome 100, and Joe Biden's DNF in the Presidential race. We had to edit out one especially spicy political take. Let your imaginations run wild. And this one was full of so many fun topics! Other topics: meeting a podcast listener on a summit, why "don't change" might be the most powerful message of love, how carbs and caffeine interact for fatigue resistance, a theory for why fat oxidation doesn't need to be trained in a specific way, the value (or not) of sweat tests, a new study on "strides" in hockey players and how that impacts cardiac output, and hot takes. We'll tell you what we told the insects invading our house. You are welcome here. You are loved. Make yourself at home in the protein powder. We love you all! HUZZAH! Click "Claim Reward" for $80 at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap Support the podcast: patreon.com/swap Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com/ (code "SWAP")

Join host Scotty Sandow as he talks with UltraRunning Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark about the July/August special trails issue that includes articles by Jeff Kozak, Max King, Maggie Guterl and more. Scotty and Amy also dive into the latest news from UltraRunning Magazine, along with a recap of their time covering Western States. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic  

This week we dive right into the Hardrock 100 recap.  Men's and Women's course records both fell.  Then we go over race results from Waugoshance Trail 50K, San Lorenzo River Trail 50K, Siskiyou Out Back, Mount Hood Races which had a women's 50 mile course record and she won the race outright, Beaverhead Endurance Runs, Queen City Trail Scramble 50k, Tale of Two Trails, and an FKT on the PA segment of the North Country Trail.  Big news in the ultrarunning media sphere, Jamil Coury's Steep Life Media company has acquired UltraRunning Magazine.  We close the show trying to make sense of these celebrity run clubs which seem to be popping up. Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series podcast. In this special edition of the show, HPRS Race Director John Lacroix discusses the acquisiton of Ultrarunning Magazine by Jamil Coury of Steep Life Media and Aravaipa Running, what it potentially means for our sport, and potential anti-trust violations as a result of the sale. 

This week we are talking with Jared Beasley. Jared is a New York based author and journalist. He has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, Runners World , and is also a monthly columnist for Ultrarunning Magazine. His 2019 book, In Search of Al Howie, was awarded the Kirkus star for literary merit and was chosen by Kirkus as one of the best indie books of the year. Jared is releasing his new book next year, titled The Endurance Artist: A Racemaker's Mad Quest to Reimagine Failure. This book highlights Lazarus Lake, creator of the Barkley Marathons and how he built ultra races that find the limits of human potential. Jared recently joined Lazarus for 2 weeks as he attempts to walk across the United States for a second time at the age of 69. Today we are going to dive into his new book, and his 2 week adventure with Laz.  Instagram: @jaredbnewyorkTwitter/X: @DbJaredThe Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Lombardi Chiropractic, Native Path Supplements, and A Dog's Day Out Doggie Daycare.. Mention this podcast for a great discount! ⬇️

Harvey Lewis joins Scotty Sandow to chat about his upcoming race at Western States, getting married, his world record at Big's Backyard and so much more. Photo: Howie Stern Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our sponsor, Drymax Watch the interview with Harvey on Youtube  

Join host Scotty Sandow for an inside look at our May/June 2024 Issue with UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark. Episode Highlights: Jasmin Paris's Historic Finish at the Barkley Marathons  Cocodona 250   Anti-Doping Efforts in Ultrarunning Chasing Goals Raising awareness to fight sex trafficking (Learn more and give at www.freedomseat.org)  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine  Thanks to our episode sponsor DryMax  Watch this episode on YouTube

It's spring and that means the April issue of UltraRunning Magazine is in full bloom. Scotty catches up with Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark  to chat about race coverage in this issue including Rocky Raccoon, Cactus Roulette, Tarawera and Frozen Gnome.  They also discuss the spring shoe review, John Trent's interview with Brian Morrison and a feature by Dr. Nick Tiller which discusses the gap between men's and women's finishes that seems to be getting smaller as race distances grow longer. There's so much more! Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine in the month of April and win one of two ultra prize giveaways. Watch this episode on Youtube Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax  

By Davy Crockett New book on Barkley history The Barkley Marathons course (thought to be roughly 130 miles and about 63,000 feet of elevation gain) at Frozen Head State Park was the brain child of Gary Cantrell (Lazarus Lake) and Karl Henn (Rawdawg). The idea for the race was inspired upon hearing about the 1977 escape of James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., from nearby Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. The first year of the Barkley was 1986. Prior to 2024, only 17 men had finished the entire rugged course within 60 miles, and no women had ever finished. That would change this year. Let's let Jared Beasley tell the story in his article: Barkley 2024: A Bit Traumatic and Wonderful in Ultrarunning Magazine. Subscribe or renew your subscription to Ultrarunning Magazine with a 25% discount which support Ultrarunning History. Use this form. The Barkley 2024 was predictable: after three finishers last year, no one was expected to make it to the fifth loop. The course would be toughened up. But what unfolded was something altogether different and soon we were dealing with a rash of firsts, tattoos, a Rusty Spoon, a photo gone round the world and an Italian painting from 1603. By 4 a.m. on Friday morning, almost 48 hours after the race began, Jasmin Paris was sitting in a camping chair in a small pool of light near a metal gate attached to a stone pillar. This gate has come to embody the most challenging test in ultrarunning. It's a test that Paris has been battling for years. Items litter the ground in front of her: an empty Coke bottle, a half-full Coke bottle, a gallon of Minute Maid and a pint of oat milk. Read the rest of Jared Beasley's article here. Learn about the early history of the Barkley Marathons Barkley Marathons - The Birth Barkley Marathons - First Few Years Video: Barkley Marathons - The First Year 1986  

UltraRunning's Editor in Chief, Amy Clark, joins Scotty to discuss highlights of the March 2024 issue, which is available now. Amy offers a sneak peek into the spring issue, featuring an ultra kit gear review, race reports from Tunnel Hill, HURT 100 and more. From discussions on artificial intelligence to Kilian Jornet's latest venture into sustainable running shoes, there's something for every ultrarunner. Amy and Scotty also discuss a new column dedicated to women's health, written by some of the most influential women in the sport.  Amy also shares her experiences from the recent Lululemon FURTHER 6-day ultramarathon event, where remarkable records were shattered by a diverse group of women.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine at www.ultrarunning.com    Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Fun episode this week, we rehash all the excitement from the stacked field at Black Canyon 100K on Saturday. In some sad news, the marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach died in a car crash. In some better news, Laz got inducted into the ultrarunning hall of fame! We also go over UltraRunning Magazine's top 5 performances of 2023 along with the top 5 age group performances of 2023. Video from Black Canyon Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gQwflCmbAs 7:32:33 see the river crossing where at the far end 1st place Rachel Drake just takes off while second place Becca Windell struggles to get up the bank. 8:47:30 see Nate Jewkes pass Hans Troyer right at the finish line. Story about Kelvin Kiptum: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/11/1230775293/kelvin-kiptum-runner-marathon-world-record-dead-car-crash Gary Cantrell "Laz" inducted into Ultrarunning Hall of Fame: https://ultrarunninghistory.com/hall-of-fame/gary-cantrell/ UR Mags top performances of 2023 (must be a subscriber): Women: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#30 Men: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#31 UR Mags top age group performances of 2023 (must be a subscriber): Women: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#32 Men: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#33 Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com  

In today's episode we go over race results from last weekend and a new ski vert record. We also take a look at UltraRunning Magazine's Old School Ultras for 2024, ATRAs article on Luis Escobar, two new ultrarunning films recently released on YouTube, a free webinar series for race directors, and a Pineapple marathoner.  UltraRunning Magazine's Race Calendar: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/ UltraRunning Magazines Old School Ultras: https://ultrarunning.com/old-school-ultras/ ATRA's Luis Escobar article: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/luis-escobar-photographer-and-event-director-promotes-cooperative-trail-running-media/ ATRA's article about the free webinar series for race directors: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/ustrc-announces-enhanced-free-webinar-series/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com  

In the first episode of 2024, Scotty catches up with UltraRunning's Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, to chat about the December/January issue. Race coverage includes the Barkley Fall Classic, Swiss Alps 100, Tahoe Rim Trail and Broken Anvil Backyard.  They also discuss Amy's interview with Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Ben Gibbard, as well as a few more fun features from this jam-packed issue.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our sponsor, Drymax

Katie Schide is a professional trail runner for The North Face from the US, living in France. Katie is one of the most well known and established trail runners in the world: she's just been awarded the second place of the Trail Runner of the Year Award presented by Freetrail, and as well as the second place of the historic Ultra Runner of the Year Award by Ultrarunning Magazine. She's a 2021 UTMB winner, a 2023 Western States runner up, with a time that would have won every edition but last year, she also placed second at OCC and she won Diagonal de Fous in 2023, besides a long list of world class performances in the past years in her resume. Katie currently lives in the Mercantour region of the French Alps with her partner, elite trail runner himself, Germain Grangier. She's a geologist, and she loves spending long days moving through the mountains – whether that be running, skiing, biking, or a combination of all three. In this episode we talk about Katie's training and approach to racing, dealing with sponsors, media and brands, living in France and about the current state of the sport of trail running. Follow Katie on Instagram and Strava _____________________________ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@vert.run⁠⁠⁠ on IG Download our app and sign up to our training plans on ⁠⁠⁠vert.run⁠⁠⁠ You can send us a message with any questions for us or for our guests! ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/vertrun/message⁠⁠⁠ Francesco's links: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Strava⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we go over race results from last weekend, discuss some of UltraRunning Magazine's top 10 ultrarunners of the year from 2023, talk about AJWs article announcing his career change, and do our film review of the La Sportiva sponsored / Billy Yang directed new short film called "Like a Lead Balloon: 30 Hours at the Leadville 100."

Nick Tiller, PhD is an exercise scientist at Harbor-UCLA. He is also the author of The Skeptics Guide to Sports Science, a columnist for Ultrarunning Magazine and the Skeptical Inquirer. You can find all of Nick's work here, https://www.nbtiller.com/ Our combined Twitter list- Louise Burke- @LouiseMBurke Asker Jukendrup- @JeukendrupBrad Schoenfeld-@BradSchoenfeldGuillaume Millet- @kinesiologuiStuart Phillips- @mackinprofMichael Joyner @DrMJoyner Kristy Sale- @ElliottSaleTrent Stellingwerff- @TStellingwerffInigo San Milan-@doctorinigoMarco Altini- @altini_marcoSian Allen- @DrSianAllenStephen Seiler- @StephenSeilerSUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-https://www.trainright.comKoop's Social Media: Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

In this episode, we are rejoined by Dr. Matt Laye—an endurance athlete with a PhD in medical physiology and an assistant professor of physiology at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. As we explore the critical role of sleep in running performance and recovery, Dr. Laye unpacks the science behind why a lack of sleep can be a runner's downfall. With his experience as a coach at Sharman Ultra and as a contributor to Ultrarunning Magazine, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge, from the track to the trails, and delivers practical advice on how ultrarunners can optimize their sleep for peak performance.  Check out Matt's article in Ultraruning Magazine, "Sleep and the Ultrarunner" Matt's blog is "Laying it Down" We mentioned Alyssa Clark's article, "200+ Mile Sleep Strategies: Dirt Napping 101" in Trail Runner Magazine

This year it seems like course records throughout trail running have been dropping like flies.  UltraRunning Magazine lists hundreds of new records for both men and women on their site.  Some of these records are decades old.  Are we getting faster?  It sure seems like that.  Alex Hutchinson has also been wondering this and decided to do his science thing and find out the truth.  In his recent OutsideOnline article "Why Are Runners Suddenly So Fast? Records are falling and times are dropping.  Is it the shoes, or something else?" he filters through the statistics to answer the question. Read Alex's other articles at OutsideOnline here Visit his web site and get his book Endure: Mind Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance

The heat is on! And we're not just talking about Courtney Dauwalter's blazing wins at WS100 and Hardrock. Join us as we talk with Dr. Jason Wagner to explore the physiological challenges that runners face in the heat, learn how the body responds and adapts to demanding conditions including, acclimation techniques, hydration strategies and proper nutrition for hot weather running, guiding us toward optimal performance in the most grueling environments. Additionally, we dive into the potential dangers and warning signs that runners must be aware of when pushing their limits in extreme heat.  Dr. Wagner is currently an associate professor and Residency Program Director at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a Lt Col in MO Air National Guard where he serves as both a Flight Surgeon and Critical Care Air Transport Physician.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax Follow Dr. Wagner on Twitter: @TheTechDoc Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know. Email us at HeyScotty@ultrarunning.com

In this episode we're joined by ultrarunner extraordinaire, race director and assistant editor of UltraRunning Magazine, Jeffrey Stern. UltraRunning Magazine's newest endeavor happens to be the Tamalpa Headlands 50k and who better to guide us through the details than race director Jeffrey Stern? He sheds a little light on the exhilarating course located in the Marin Headlands in California. Get ready to be inspired, informed and transported to the trails of the Marin Headlands as we unravel the remarkable journey of an athlete, race director and writer who has left an indelible mark on the ultrarunning landscape. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Register for Tamalpa Headlands 50k Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsors HOKA and Drymax  

With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan's Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race day and working with a running coach. Rebecca shares her strategies for overcoming doubt, embracing discomfort and staying focused on the journey ahead. Her exceptional storytelling prowess captivated the judges of UltraRunning Magazine's essay contest, earning her the well-deserved opportunity to compete alongside the finest runners in the world. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine and get our commemorative 50 years of Western States issue!   Watch on YouTube   Thanks to episode sponsors HOKA and DryMax Socks    Follow Rebecca on Instagram  

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Callie Vinson and hear about her experience at the Western States 100 Training Camp. Callie joined us for an in-person interview in Foresthill, CA, during the three-day-long running camp in May.    Watch this episode on YouTube   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine   Thanks to our episode sponsor HOKA   Follow Callie on Instagram   Learn more about Rising Hearts   Read GU Energy Labs' announcement about Callie being selected to run WS100

Dr. Joe Uhan, a renowned physical therapist, board-certified orthopedic specialist, functional manual therapist, and USATF Level 2 coach. Oh, and did I mention he's an accomplished runner too? Joe has practices in Auburn, CA, and Eugene, OR, Joe is a contributor to iRunFar and UltraRunning Magazine. He's here to share his unique perspective on the iconic Western States 100, a race that he has not only experienced firsthand but has an intriguing take on. Today, we'll be discussing why many have referred to Western States as a "killing machine," and more importantly, how to tame or silence this relentless beast. We reference the great two-part article Joe wrote at iRunFar nine years ago: The Western States Killing Machine, Part One The Western States Killing Machine, Part Two: The Marble in the Groove But don't worry if you're not one of the lucky 381 runners who will be tackling Western States this year. Our conversation will offer valuable principles that can help you in your own runs and races, no matter the distance or terrain. How to Silence the Killing Machine: Step 1: Prepare to Problem Solve Step 2: The Mental Taper Step 3: Turning Inward Step 4: Presence and Perspective Step 5: Don't. Panic. Step 6: The Will to Finish Trumps All Step 7: Like a Marble in the Groove Learn more about how Joe can help you with gait analysis, coaching, or therapy visit UhanPerformance.com

UltraRunning Magazine's May/June "Adventure" issue is available now, featuring hydration pack reviews, race reports from the Barkley Marathons and Ted Corbitt 50k, articles about trail running economy and so much more. Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about this jam-packed issue. Watch this epsiode on YouTube Cover photo: Howie Stern Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

On this episode of Running Times, Gagz is joined in studio by friend and listener favorite, Eddie Gieda, along with ultrarunner and bearded wiseman, Michael Koehler.    The trio dissect the cosmic forces that brought them together and ultimately led them to partake in the Howl Ultrarun, a 93-mile spiritual odyssey through NJ & NYC that celebrated the life and legacy of American poet and counterculture icon, Allen Ginsberg.   Later in the conversation, Gagz updates the listeners with a few announcements that you won't want to miss!   Michael is a local photography teacher and ultrarunner who has made the Wissahickon his schoolyard playground. Hear for yourself why Ultrarunning Magazine recently described him as the bearded, wizened soul who runs to a higher vibe.   Eddie is a devotional runner currently ensconced in a 3+ yr streak averaging almost 11 miles per day. He runs for Diadora and is affectionately known as the Cosmic Shuffler. He is also the front man for An Albatross and a treasure within the Philadelphia Running Community.   Please visit  www.ultrarunning.com to read about the Howl Ultrarun.    To learn more about Allen Ginsberg visit  www.allenginsberg.org   To learn more about:    Eddie Gieda visit @ebgiii    Michael Koehler visit @michaelmkoehler    Todd Aydelotte visit @toddaydelotte    Michelle Goldberg visit @mrmribbit   Gagz visit @bdg123    To learn more about Red Bull Wings For Life please visit:  www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com   Running Times with Gagz is proudly sponsored by www.philadelphiarunner.com   Cover photo: Armando Diaz @outtherenj

Jeff Browning (aka Bronco Billy) is a veteran ultra-runner and endurance coach. He has competed in some of the world's most difficult ultra-mountain races over the past two decades, amassing nearly 200 ultra-marathon finishes and 39 career ultra-wins. Of those, 27 were in the 100-mile plus distance, placing him second in the world for the most 100-mile wins in history. He holds multiple course records, including Moab 240 and The double record for the fastest combined times of Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 (a mere 19 days apart). He was ranked No. 3 in Ultrarunning Magazine's North American Ultrarunner of the Decade (2010-2019) and has been ranked seven times in the Top Ten of Ultrarunning Magazine's North American Ultrarunner of the Year – the first and only man over 50 to make the list. He lives and trains in Flagstaff, Arizona with his wife and three children.  We really enjoyed this conversation with Jeff. This guy has been doing Ultras for a long time and is full of knowledge and wisdom. We covered so many topics on this one. Jeff talks about how embracing the process of training has kept him motivated. He also talks about nutrition and how that has made the biggest impact on his performance. We also talk about balancing family, career, training, and coaching. We even got into a fun discussion about music. Jeff's words of encouragement are some of our favorite. We know you will enjoy this conversation as much as we did. IG- @gobroncobilly Coaching - www.gobroncobilly.com

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown the March issue and recap her trip to the Barkley Marathons. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, The Kauai 50  Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know. Email us at HeyScotty@ultrarunning.com

Travis Macy is a finisher of over 130 ultra endurance events in over 17 countries, Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. Travis and his dad, Mark, co-authored the book; A Mile At A Time. An inspiring memoir about a their journey together competing in the World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji despite one of them battling Alzheimer's. This book is set to release March 14th 2023. Travis is also the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life. Macy's racing and adventure exploits have been covered by The New York Times, ABC, Penthouse Magazine, Runner's World, Adventure Sports Magazine, Competitor Magazine, UltraRunning Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, and Breathe Magazine, among others. Travis' writing circulates widely, and recent outlets include UltraRunning Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, Sleepmonsters.com, ColoradoRunner.com, Colorado Serenity, and iRunfar.com. Travis has been a sponsored athlete for 20 years and has represented a variety of industry leaders, including Merrell, Salomon, Spyder, Nike, Zanfel, Eastern Mountain Sport and many more. Travis retired as a high school teacher to found and run a successful education consulting firm, Macy College Consulting, with his wife. He applies the same best practices for instruction, communication, learning, and improvement with the businesses, executives, and adult endurance athletes he coaches. You don't want to miss this amazing episode as we discuss not only his adventures, but his challenges helping his dad. Dad Up! Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 Dad Up Website: https://www.daduptribe.com/ Dad Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daduppodcast/ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe Travis Macy Website: http://www.travismacy.com Travis Macy Instagram: https://instagram.com/travismacy Travis Macy Book: A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope Travis Macy YouTube: https://youtube.com/@travismacy3 Travis Macy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/travis-macy/33/76/926 Travis Macy Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10153261850686325 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daduppodcast/support

216 - After reading a post from American ultrarunner Camille Herron about the exclusion of road ultrarunners Ultrarunning Magazine's Runners of the Year awards, I thought about the ways certain runners practice snobbism in our sport. It's not a nice thing to think about, but it does exist. Some of it I find quite amusing, to be honest, but all of it needs to be brought in the sunlight. So, have a listen this week. And remember, just because someone runs a different distance than you, doesn't mean you're better than them.  Support the showMartha Runs the World websitehttps://www.martharunstheworld.com/Email:martharunstheworld@gmail.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/martha_runs_sf/

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown this year's exciting February UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue, on newsstands now. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor, The Kauai 50  Trueheart Brown episode

Travis Macy is a professional endurance athlete, having finished over 130 ultra endurance events in 17 countries. He's an author, coach and speaker. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, and has a new book coming out in March called A Mile at a Time. Travis's racing resume includes mountain bike races, road runs, adventure racing, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking and more.  His writing has been published across several publications including UltraRunning Magazine, Backpacker Magazine and Trail Runner Magazine.   In addition to being a sponsored athlete and writer, he is also a coach and founded a successful education consulting firm, Macy College Consulting, with his wife, and works with businesses, executives, and adult endurance athletes. This week, Sonya and Travis tackle his racing escapades, embracing training, his experience with his dad's Alzheimers, and redefining expectations throughout your career. Key Takeaways: Travis's favorite racing stories Embracing ups and downs Mental training - and embracing every aspect of training Managing his dad's Alzheimers How to define success and what is good enough Who you are as a competitor if you're not standing on podiums Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation Addressing the negative stories you tell yourself Looking at The Ultra Mindset seven years later Taking on and excelling at new sports Links Learn more about Travis Check out Sonya's appearance on Travis's podcast here

This week we had the pleasure of talking with Erika Hoagland! Erika was previously the editor for Ultrarunning Magazine and today she still writes a column called I Am An Ultrarunner as well as she owns a cookie company (she makes the most beautiful cookies), she is a mom and she trains for and races ultras. We chat about the joys and insanities of motherhood, her journey through child birth and her consistent racing through the years. Erika ran Western States this year after using the pregnancy deferral when she had her daughter in 2017. She explains her experience, how it works and why it's so important in our sport to allow moms the freedom of not having to choose between racing and growing their family. Briefly, here's how it works: if you raced your way into Western States or had your name drawn in the lottery but you are pregnant or get pregnant before the race and feel like it's not the best time to be running 100 miles, you can defer your race to another year when you're more ready to run without any punishment of loosing your place in this race that is so difficult to get into. This allows mothers to do what is best for their bodies and families (Hallelujah). Erika shares about her race at Western States this year and the fears, anxieties and stresses she carried with her in training and the race itself. She didn't have the race she hoped for and it brought about some heavy emotions that she has processed and thankfully shared with us because her words were so relatable and life-giving to the rest of us (at least for Stef and I!) As humans, and especially as moms, we can tend to compare our past selves to our current selves and cringe when we don't feel like we're “back” to where we once were athletically. We can intertwine our self-worth with our race times and be saddened by unmet expectations. But Erika is moving forward and embracing the runner she is right now, ditching the stress of outcomes and finding joy in ultra running. We loved our time with Erika and are so inspired by her! Listen to this episode by searching “Run Hard Mom Hard” wherever you get your podcasts! Don't forget to subscribe to the pod and share this with your fellow mother runners! Thank you!! Show Notes: Erika Hoagland Erika's seriously gorgeous cookie business: Rosebud Cookies Ultrarunning Magazine - such a staple in our sport! Western States Pregnancy Deferral Our sponsor: Treeline Coffee - Get 10% off the most delicious mom fuel and joy with code RUNHARD10 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/run-hard-mom-hard/message

Please take a moment and take this 2 minute survey about a potential retreat with me! https://my.trovatrip.com/public/l/survey/nico-barrazaIf you are interested in working with me one on one please head over to www.nicobarraza.com to learn more, book a free 15min Zoom consultation, or book a session.This week's guest is Cory Reese. Corey is a writer and author so I'll let his bio speak for itself! I am so grateful Cory has joined me on the show to talk about so much. You can connect with him on his website https://www.coryreese.com/home and purchase his books here https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Than-Dark-Relationship-Depression/dp/1736966405/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1623181555&sr=8-1Hi. My name is Cory. I am a…well…it's complicated. I am a husband. I am a dad to three teenagers. I am the owner of a Great Dane named Little Debbie who loves nothing more than to steal pizza off the kitchen counter. Wait. There is so much more to me. I am a Kia Sorento driver. A CPAP wearer. A Utah Jazz fan. A child of a father who took his life. An ally. An ex-Mormon. A terrible handyman. A recovering Twinkie addict. A snow hater and a sun lover. A composer of piano music. A believer that good things are coming. I am afraid of needles. Obsessed with Bruce Springsteen. Fierce in my distaste for seafood. Proud of myself for memorizing every line of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I am an ultramarathon runner. I've run dozens of 100-mile races. Badwater. Western States. Wasatch. 100 miles around a high school track. 100 miles around the deck of a cruise ship. I've fallen in love with the sense of satisfaction that comes from seeing what I'm capable of, and realizing that it's usually more than I think. I am an author. I've written for a bunch of publications over the years, and am currently a columnist for UltraRunning Magazine. I've written a few books titled Nowhere Near First, and Into the Furnace. My new book is called Stronger Than the Dark, and explores the intimate relationship between running and depression. I want to be like David Sedaris when I grow up. I am a social worker. For two decades, my career has involved walking with people into the darkness, and talking about hard things. My occupation: aspiring beam of light. I know people all around me are fighting silent battles. I have been the one providing therapy, and the one receiving it. I am passionate about advocating for mental health. Wait. There is so much more to me. Those are the labels that define me. But I am more than a list of labels. I am enthusiasm. I am determination. I am broken. I am whole. I am light. I am adventure. I am creativity. I am love. I am enough.Warmly,Nico Barraza@ThatBarrazaBoywww.nicobarraza.com

By Davy Crockett You can read, listen, or watch Pam Reed, age 61 in 2022, from Jackson Wyoming, and Scottsdale, Arizona, is a 2022 inductee in the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame, its 21st member. Over the years she has been a prolific, successful runner, especially in desert races in the western United States. Leonard Peterson Pam (Saari) Reed (1961-) grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the small mining town of Palmer. She is the daughter of Roy E. Saari (1932-2018) and Karen H. Peterson (1935-2014). Her father worked at an enormous open pit iron mine in town and was always on the go. Her mother was a nurse who instilled in her daughters “the values of initiative and assertiveness,” and was active in outdoor sports such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Pam has Scandinavian ancestry: Finish on her father's side, Norwegian and Swedish on her mother's side. Her grandfather Leonard D. Peterson (1895-1972) was a man of determination who worked two full-time jobs, for the railroad and the Chicago Transit System. Once he walked all the way from Merrill, Wisconsin to Chicago, about 300 miles. Please consider supporting the Hall of Fame by signing up to contribute a little each month through Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/ultrarunninghistory Early Years As a youngster, Pam, with her competitive nature, would enjoy challenging the boys in races and games. She had dreams of competing in the Olympics in gymnastics, but she became better at tennis. At the age of fifteen, she started running to get into shape for tennis Pam attended Negaunee High School, about ten miles away, and was very active in sports and activities including track, tennis, gymnastics, cheerleading and choir. On the high school track team, she didn't like the long three-mile runs because they were boring, and she would lead her friends cross-country across backyards to cut down the distance. Suicide Ski Jump Negaunee is the home of the Suicide Ski Jump facility and a luge track. Winter sports were an important part of the region where Pam grew up, although she didn't especially enjoy skiing, because she didn't like the cold. She remembered, “I grew up skiing. My dad would take me skiing and I didn't like going. I was five years old and there was tons of really heavy snow, and I broke my leg.”  She didn't know it then, but she was destined for the desert. Hard work was in her blood. She said, “Physical toughness was a strong point in my family, and maybe in the Upper Peninsula as a whole. It was cultivated and bred into us over many generations, so it came easily to us. It was expected of us, and it was what we expected of ourselves.” For college, Pam attended Michigan Tech in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan, about 90 miles away, where she continued to compete in tennis and excelled. She majored in Business and later transferred to Northern Michigan University in Marquette.  She soon married her high school boyfriend, Steve Koski. They moved to Tucson, Arizona where Pam transferred to the University of Arizona to complete her college education and she eventually received a Bachelor of Science in Business. Pam became an aerobics director at a Tucson health club and started to compete in triathlons in 1989 at the age of 28. She also started running marathons. (She would eventually run more than 100 marathons, with 2:59:10 at the 2001 St. George Marathon as her personal best.) Pam had two young sons, but her marriage to Steve ended in divorce. She soon married Jim Reed, an accountant, who also competed in Ironmans. He also had two sons. Becoming an Ultrarunner Bennie Linkhart In 1991, a friend, Bennie Linkhart (1931-2017), age 60, gave Jim a copy of Ultrarunning Magazine. Bennie was a state weightlifting champion who had taken up running and was training to run Leadville 100. When Jim introduced Pam to Bennie, she thought, “Who in the heck runs 100 miles?

Kelly Sokol is the author of Breach and The Unprotected, which was featured on NPR and named one of Book Riot's 100 Must-Read Books of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood. She is a Pushcart Prize-nominated author and MFA creative writing graduate. Her work has appeared in Alpinist, UltraRunning Magazine, The Manifest-Station, Connotation Press, and more. She teaches creative writing at The Muse Writers Center. When she is not reading, writing or parenting, Kelly dreams, in color, of the mountains. She can often be found running in the backcountry. She resides in Virginia with her family. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwgRachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she'll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Courtney Dauwalter's “passions lie in exploring with my feet and seeing what's possible when our brains and bodies are working together, and in hanging out with the people that I love.”  Her brain and body work together in amazing ways. Since she was on Running for Real, her accomplishments have included winning the 2018 Western States Endurance Run (100 miles); finishing second overall and setting the women's course record at Big's Backyard Ultra; placing second overall in the Tahoe 200, beating the previous women's course record by over 18 hours; being named Ultra Runner of the Year by Ultrarunning Magazine; winning the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in 2019 and again in 2021, establishing a new course record; and receiving the George Mallory Award for pushing the boundaries of human achievement.  Courtney's achievements are exceptional, but her philosophy can apply to everyone. “If it sounds scary and hard,” she says, “I think that's the thing that's worth trying, because why not? I mean, if you fall a little bit short of it because you set your bar too high, then you've still done something amazing. Like for me, for sure, running keeps reiterating that the thing I think is too scary and hard, I can get to that eventually, if I keep on working at it.” The best place to follow Courtney is on Instagram. To hear her original episode from June 2018, you can go here. Thank you to UCAN for sponsoring RUNNING REUNION! UCAN uses a one-of-a-kind carbohydrate to provide a steady release of glucose over several hours that's easy on your stomach and doesn't cause a sugar crash. It comes in powders, bars, and gels, and they actually taste good! Their gel, UCAN Edge, was voted by Runner's World as one of the best foods to eat during a run. Tina has been a fan of UCAN for years and uses it exclusively for fueling when she's training and racing.  Go here and use code TINAUCAN for 20% off your order! Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running Reunion.  If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them.  Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe?  You can find out here. "Thank you" to Courtney.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.