Podcasts about Umstead

Host Tom Clifford sits down with two ultrarunning specialists to tackle the 100-mile distance—from training and pacing to race-day survival and beyond.Todd Beatty (Coach, Charleston SC) has completed some of the sport's most legendary 100 milers:Hellbender 100 (×3)Grindstone 100Blood Rock 100Endurance Hunter 100 (×2)Georgia Jewel 100Pinhoti 100Cloudsplitter 100He's also a Hardrock and Western States qualifier, and has guided countless first-timers through their debut 100 miles. In this episode, Todd shares pacing strategies, fueling protocols, gear recommendations, and mental-toughness techniques drawn from years of experience.Stephen Durley (Without Limits athlete) just wrapped up his first 100 miler at Umstead 100—and still managed to place 3rd at both the Shakori 40 Ultra and the Southern Tour 50 Miler, all while slipping in a sub-3-hour marathon at the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon. Stephen explains how he balances speed work and ultra-endurance training, plus what it takes to shift mindset when you go from 26.2 miles to 100.Together, Todd and Stephen answer a ton of questions about tackling the 100 mile race. Each of them give their own takes on certain aspects of the race and tips to overcome the distance.Hosted by Without Limits, this episode is brought to you by two signature ultras:https://www.shakori40ultra.com/• Southern Tour Ultra (Mid-January) – options for 50 K, 50 M, and 100 MWhether you're chasing your first 100 miler or looking to sharpen your approach, this conversation is packed with insights that'll help you tackle the longest distance of them all.

Join us as we do a debrief on John's journey through the Umstead 100 held on 4/5/25. We also discuss Jared's strategy, training, and goals for the upcoming Boston Marathon. Finally, we continue our discussion on the Kindle and discuss Jared's recent purchase. IG: @weather.permitting_ Substack: @weatherpermitting

Register for the Cannonball Run!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118221Raleigh-area runner Sofia Kluch joins us to tell us about her finish at the Umstead 100! Sofia had big goals but had to adjust due to a brutally hot day. Her story of how she finished is very inspiring. This was her first 100 miler.

Register for the Cannonball Run!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=1182212025 Umstead 100 winner Brian Zickefoose joins us on this episode to talk about his insane finish at the race. He passed the leader at mile 98! He also has an incredible background story of how he got into the sport.

-Race Results: *Umstead 100 *American River 50 *Bull Run Run 50 *The Country Mile 48 hour *Diablo Trails Challenge 50k *Bootlegger 100 *RUFA Moab -FKTs: *Joshua Tree Traverse *Alt R2R2R Grand Canyon *Te Araroa -News: *AZ Monster 300 underway *Premier of “The Chase” *LazCon continues *New 100k by Wonderland Running announced *UR Mag article about most 100 finishes *Forget the PR50k is this weekend -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Pacing (Being a pacer) -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 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

Join us as we visit with John about his game plan for the upcoming Umstead 100 being held on 4/5/25 in Umstead State Park North Carolina. We also discuss the pros and cons of music or no music on runs, catch up on our current reads, and also our recent TV viewings. Thanks for hanging out, talk to you soon.Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @weather.permitting_

This Episode: A graduate from Colorado University and now decided to be a farrier - Advantages of a female farrier compared to a male - Does conformation influence posture - Steps to hiring a new farrier - The "Questionnaire" - Giving ownership to hoof care decisions

In this episode I got to hear the amazing story of Kenny and Gabe shooting amazing bucks from the same tree stand, Gabe shot his in the morning and Kenny shot his in the late afternoon!!! These guys were a blast to have on and I think you'll enjoy it. Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Tara Dower recently broke the record for fastest traverse of the full Appalachian Trail (AT) outright. No man or women has covered the distance faster. The AT is 2,197.4 miles over unforgiving terrain. Tara covered it in 40 days 18 hours 05 minutes, which is the equivalent of approximately two marathons per day. Tara also holds the Women's supported FKT on the Colorado Trail (489 miles). Tara is also a highly competitive ultra runner with wins at Run Rabbit Run 100, Umstead 100, Hellbender 100 to name a few. Check out Tara's social, website and YouTube channel below. Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach's Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/zachbitter Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter  Tara: tara-treks.com - IG: @tara.dower - Strava: Tara “candy Mama” Dower YouTube: youtube.com/c/TheDowerDuo  

Anderson Dibble does not shy away from hard races. In fact, she seems to gravitate towards challenges. Some of her racing adventures include the Sugg Farm Ultra 50 Miler (First female), Pikes Peak 50k, Drews Angel Creek 50k in Alaska, Umstead 100, and the R2R2R. Anderson loves life and embraces every challenge with gratitude. On this podcast we discuss her military background and the similarities with ultra running. Anderson takes us through a few of her most challenging ultras. She sees every challenge as an opportunity for growth. We also discuss the impact the trail running community has had on her life. This conversation left us both smiling and inspired! https://www.youtube.com/@andersondibble IG - anderson_dibble

We were joined by Emily Umstead-Allee from the Van Andel Institute and Diane Colvin Lakeshore Corvette Club. They're having an awesome event happening on September 14th called "Cars Against Cancer." They filled us in on what the event entails, how you can get involved, and how the profits go towards Cancer research, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Dower is an ultrarunner from Virginia.  Very few hills there but she is not afraid of the mountain races.  Her most recent race was Hardrock 100 and she took 4th place.  She has wins at Umstead, Uwharrie, Blood Rock, Devil Dog, Hellbender, and Run Rabbit Run.  She holds an FKT already, she's also making a run at the Southbound Appalachian Trail FKT in just a few weeks.  Tara is such an energetic and positive person.  It was a treat to get to know her.  I think you will like it.  @tara.dower- Tara Dower (tara-treks.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter: Natural Anti-Chafe & Skin Restoring Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)code - TimberfriendsHome - PlayOn Reliefcode - martygardner15St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)code - MWM20@pacertravel727-433-2385  -  pathcrx@aol.comMiles With Marty Podcast | Home base for the ultra-running community | Patreon 

In April, Tara Dower won the overall title at the Umstead 100, and this week, she came on the podcast to tell us about it! Even though Tara is fairly new to ultrarunning, she has found a great deal of success, and she tells us what she has learned in her short career, what it's like to be sponsored by Altra, how the Umstead race unfolded, and what's next!

Jen Shetler is the founder of one of the biggest and fastest-growing running clubs in the Carolinas. TUFF Run Club, short for Trail + Ultra Fun Fam, is a group of 600+ Raleigh area runners who meet regularly for training runs and who have a strong presence at races in the Carolinas. Jen is also a 2024 Umstead 100 finisher. On this episode, Jen tells us how TUFF started, what she has planned for its future, and we dive deep into how her experience at Umstead went. You can join the TUFF Run Club Facebook group here.

Shannon Jarvis shocked herself at the 2024 Umstead 100. She went into the race thinking she'd finish in around 26 hours only to crush the race in 22:21:06, finishing as the fifth place female. Shannon's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and is proof of the fact that nothing is impossible.

WTF? Are we finally making that ice cream flavor you always wanted? No, but we get the haps on Umstead 100 and Traprock 17K and 50K which are exciting runs. And we get the latest from Ellie Pell too, who allegedly has a good shot at making the US Olympic Barrel throwing team.  And we get ready for our AS at Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug this weekend. Deets on Umstead 100 Traprock 50 Skratch Labs Café Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter  basic licker.  If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112   

Emily Lyons is a runner from Castle Hayne, North Carolina in the Wilmington area who races all the time. Her schedule is always packed with ultras, and she loves taking part in them. Emily also has a special affinity for races with the word "Badwater" in them. She is a finisher of all three Badwater races, Badwater Cape Fear, Badwater Salton Sea and Badwater 135. On this episode, Emily tells us about her recent finish at the 2024 Umstead 100, her finish at the 2023 Badwater 135 and her recent finish at the 2024 Badwater Cape Fear. You can follow Emily on Instagram @hungry_vegan_runner.

We do a deep dive into the Hardest Geezer's run from the southern most point of Africa to the Northern most point of Africa. The challenges he faced were insane! Also, we go over race results including Tara Dower's outright win at Umstead 100. In addition, we talk about the second Lazcon, Western States new anti-doping policy, and John Kelly's thoughts on why 5 people finished Barkley this year. Hardest Geezer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardestgeezer/ Twitter feed for LazCon: https://twitter.com/hashtag/lazcon?src=hashtag_click Ultrarunning News Network 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

Tara Dower made history at the 2024 Umstead 100 by becoming just the second woman in the race's history to finish first place overall. The Virginia Beach native finished in a blazing fast time of 14:58:21. On this episode, Tara talks us through how the race went down, and she also tells us about her new status as a professional runner (sponsored by Altra, Ultraspire and First Endurance) and her love of running FKTs (she holds the overall FKT for the Benton Mackaye Trail and the female FKT for the Mountains to Sea Trail and is chasing the Appalachian Trail FKT this year!) Follow Tara on Instagram here Follow Tara on Facebook here Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel here Follow Tara on TikTok here

Chris Squires is one of the two co-race directors, along with Rhonda Hampton, of the Umstead 100, which is one of the biggest and most important 100 mile races in the Carolinas. Umstead is the only Western States qualifier in the Carolinas as well. On this episode, Chris talks about the history of the race, the course, notable past performances, and he gives advice for runners who are running the race. We also play a little Umstead trivia at the end. For more information on the Umstead 100, visit https://www.umstead100.org/.

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Ed Kennedy is kind, tough, and has 100% earned our respect. From The Umstead 100 to The Uwharrie 100 to the Southern Tour Last Man Standing, we had tons to talk about. And he brought so much value!Take us on your long run to hear how Ed knocked 4 minutes off his aerobic running pace, how he worked through multiple setbacks on his journey to conquering 100 miles, and the steps he takes to stack the odds in his favor when toeing the line. And be sure to follow Ed at @edkennedy1100 and send him some love! Enjoy! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hydra⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - April 20, 2024 Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 14, 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

How many of us feel the pressure to be the BEST of the best at what we do? Newsflash: it takes a whole lotta energy and effort to be the best… and frankly neither Brian nor I want to work that hard. Brian has boldly declared, “I'm happy with being good enough" (a sentiment I fully cosign). He's cracked the code on balancing work and family and building a business he actually enjoys, and he's sharing it today. Listen now! Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Lemme introduce you to a little thing called “creative borrowing”. Brian and I share the weirdest and wildest places we've snagged inspo from when building our own businesses (and we'll show you how to do a little creative borrowing of your own)... Broken record alert: success doesn't come with a one-size-fits-all manual! I'm gonna pound that drum until it's burned into your brain. If you're searching for the “magic pill” that brings success, then Brian and I have some good news (and bad news) for you… Lighting old-school leadership on fire: being the boss isn't about telling people what to do and having all the answers. Here's what it REALLY means to lead your people (and it's a lot simpler than it might seem)... Ever hustled for that dream biz only to build a 24/7 stress factory? Been there, done that. Brian and I share our best tips to keep yourself from accidentally recreating the dreaded J-O-B as you're growing your business. Angie in the hot seat? Brian flips the script, dropping a question on me: How do you know when to chase a dream or slam on the brakes? Here's my take…This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Mentions:(18:30) Cameron Harold's Vivid Vision Book(31:03) Ben Hardy's 10x Is Easier Than 2xBrian's Bio:Brian Glass is a personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. After a decade of practicing law across town from his dad, he joined Ben Glass Law in 2019 to run the auto accident section of the practice.Brian's greatest hits as a lawyer include a $3.4M medical malpractice verdict (2019), the record-setting settlement of a minor's wrongful death case in Virginia ($5.5M in 2020), and the largest auto accident verdict in the state in 2022. ($3.4M in compensatory damages and $1M in punitive damages). He is highly skilled at distilling complex problems into simple, understandable solutions.Brian is the rare trial lawyer who is as comfortable building a business as he is in the courtroom. Over the past four years, he has quadrupled the revenue of the auto accident section at Ben Glass Law and has big plans for the future. Brian credits this growth to hiring the right people into the correct position, running the firm on EOS/Traction, and alignment of vision between he and Ben. His business acumen has led him to be interviewed on the Tribe of Millionaires, Law Firm Movers and Shakers, and Millionaire Mindcast podcasts.In 2023, he joined Great Legal Marketing as the organization's president. Great Legal Marketing is the premier program for lawyers in solo and small firm practices to learn to grow their businesses.Brian runs Time Freedom for Lawyers, a podcast dedicated to teaching other lawyers and high income professionals how to win back some of their time by running more efficient businesses, investing in real estate, and crafting the vision of their own perfect life.Brian's perfect life includes coaching his three boys in soccer, baseball, and whatever other athletic endeavor they want to pursue; traveling the world with his wife of 13 years; and competing in endurance events. Brian is a finisher of the Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Race, the Laurel Highlands 71 Miler, and about two dozen other ultramarathons. Lately, parenting has cut short his training timeline and he focuses on Crossfit and Spartan races, with a 2023 goal of traveling to Sparta, Greece to compete in the Spartan Race World Championships.Resources and links mentioned:www.greatlegalmarketing.comwww.benglasslaw.comBrian on LinkedInBrian on InstaCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeIf you dig the show and want to be part of bringing more awesome episodes to the world, consider buying a coffee for the production team

Devon Yanko and Justin Walker are pillars of the running community in and around Salida, CO.  They can both be found with some regularity at 7000 Feet Running Company as well as on the roads, trails, and track.Devon has run more than 50 marathons (including 40 sub 3 hour marathons), as well as more than 50 ultra marathons since 2006. On the roads, Devon has competed in two Olympic Trials in the marathon as well as winning three ultra distance road national championships and competed on six Team USA ultra teams including 2009 Gold Medal winning team in Belgium for the 100k and 2019 silver medal team in Romania for the 50k. She has also come in 3rd place at the prestigious Two Oceans Marathon (56k) in Cape Town, South Africa and 5th in Comrades Marathon (89k, as well as first novice and first American) in 2012. She has earned 3 Comrades Marathon gold medals (Top 10s).On the trails, she is equally as accomplished including winning Leadville 100 and Javelina 100.  Devon's 100 mile PR is a blazing 14 hours, 23 minutes at Umstead in 2022.Justin has participated in over 100 races from 1 mile to 500+ mile events. He has been organizing events for nearly 10 years and knows the community is first and foremost to a healthy lifestyle.  Justin is a great guy who also happens to be a former elite storm chaser.Travis Macy Blogspot Devon Yanko Instagram| Blog7000 FEET Running Company Instagram Oros Events WebstieTravis Macy Show - Episode about mountain biking in Salida Thanks to our sponsors:The Feed Instagram | WebsiteNeuroReserveUse code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain Health- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Trail Runners! Welcome back to Chasing Gold, where we are chatting with some of the front-runners coming to the 2023 Javelina Jundred, hoping to get one of the two coveted Golden Tickets into the 2024 Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run. Today we are welcoming Brian Sharbono! Thumbnail Photo Credit: Hope Squires at the 2023 Umstead 100

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Brian Glass discuss:Focusing on the client experience.Partnering with family in your law firm.Highest and best use of lawyers' time for law firm success.The power of coopetition and accountability. Key Takeaways:What gets in the way of lawyer business success is thinking the lawyer needs to be in the middle of everything in their practice.Identify and write down everything that is important to you - then reverse engineer your firm based on that criteria.Execute the good ideas and lessons learned from your peer groups. Having forced external accountability can help you to actually accomplish those goals.Give more power to your lieutenant - give them reins and responsibility, but also give them coaching and power to make decisions. You cannot do it all, especially if you are wanting to scale and grow. "If you have a good enough team, and you have a large enough vision, you can give them these projects to go and run with. I don't have to do it. I just have to have a big enough vision and create a fun enough and intellectually exciting enough place to work that attracts the kind of person that can go and execute on that for me." —  Brian GlassGet a free copy of Steve's book “Sales-Free Selling” here: www.fretzin.com/sales-free-selling Thank you to our Sponsors!Get Staffed Up: https://getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyer/Overture: https://overture.law/Get Visible: https://www.getvisible.com/ Episode References: Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold - https://www.amazon.com/Vivid-Vision-Remarkable-Aligning-Business/dp/161961877XMy First Million: https://www.mfmpod.com/ About Brian Glass: Brian Glass is a personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. After a decade of practicing law across town from his dad, he joined Ben Glass Law in 2019 to run the auto accident section of the practice. Brian's greatest hits as a lawyer include a $3.4M medical malpractice verdict (2019), the record-setting settlement of a minor's wrongful death case in Virginia ($5.5M in 2020), and the largest auto accident verdict in the state in 2022. ($3.4M in compensatory damages and $1M in punitive damages). He is highly skilled at distilling complex problems into simple, understandable solutions. Brian runs Time Freedom for Lawyers, a podcast dedicated to teaching other lawyers and high-income professionals how to win back some of their time by running more efficient businesses, investing in real estate, and crafting the vision of their own perfect life. Brian's perfect life includes coaching his three boys in soccer, baseball, and whatever other athletic endeavor they want to pursue; travelling the world with his wife of 13 years; and competing in endurance events. Brian is a finisher of the Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Race, the Laurel Highlands 71 Miler, and about two dozen other ultramarathons. Lately, parenting has cut short his training timeline and he focuses on Crossfit and Spartan races, with a 2023 goal of traveling to Sparta, Greece to compete in the Spartan Race World Championships.  Connect with Brian Glass:  Website: https://greatlegalmarketing.com/Website: https://benglasslaw.com/Show: https://www.timefreedompod.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairfaxpersonalinjury/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianglassesq/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlegalmarketing/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this podcast episode, Brian Glass, a personal injury attorney in Northern Virginia, shares his professional journey and strategies for building a successful law firm. He discusses how he quadrupled his firm's revenue by focusing on working on more cases, higher dollar value cases, and faster case processing. Brian emphasizes the importance of building connections and identifies the right audience to serve as a lawyer. He also talks about creating a positive work environment and prioritizing the happiness of his staff. Additionally, Brian discusses his other business, Great Legal Marketing, which helps lawyers improve their marketing strategies. He shares his approach to achieving personal freedom and work-life integration. Brian Glass is a personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. After a decade of practicing law across town from his dad, he joined Ben Glass Law in 2019 to run the auto accident section of the practice. Brian's greatest hits as a lawyer include a $3.4M medical malpractice verdict (2019), the record-setting settlement of a minor's wrongful death case in Virginia ($5.5M in 2020), and the largest auto accident verdict in the state in 2022. ($3.4M in compensatory damages and $1M in punitive damages). He is highly skilled at distilling complex problems into simple, understandable solutions. Brian is the rare trial lawyer who is as comfortable building a business as he is in the courtroom. Over the past four years, he has quadrupled the revenue of the auto accident section at Ben Glass Law and has big plans for the future. Brian credits this growth to hiring the right people into the correct position, running the firm on EOS/Traction and vision alignment between him and Ben. In 2023, he joined Great Legal Marketing as the organization's president. Great Legal Marketing is the premier program for lawyers in solo and small firm practices to learn to grow their businesses. Brian runs Time Freedom for Lawyers, a podcast dedicated to teaching other lawyers and high-income professionals how to win back some of their time by running more efficient businesses, investing in real estate, and crafting the vision of their own perfect life. Brian's perfect life includes coaching his three boys in soccer, baseball, and whatever other athletic endeavor they want to pursue, traveling the world with his wife of 13 years, and competing in endurance events. Brian is a finisher of the Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Race, the Laurel Highlands 71 Miler, and about two dozen ultramarathons. Lately, parenting has cut short his training timeline, and he focuses on Crossfit and Spartan races, with a 2023 goal of traveling to Sparta, Greece, to compete in the Spartan Race World Championships. Find Brian on: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairfaxpersonalinjury/ Ben Glass Law: https://www.benglasslaw.com/bio/brian-glass-fairfax-auto-accident-lawyer.cfm Great Legal Marketing: https://greatlegalmarketing.com/

Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that next step may look like. This week we are taking a look at the Umstead 100, which is a 100 mile run located in Raleigh, NC at the William B Umstead State park. The course consists of 8 loops of 12.5 miles each and consists of crushed gravel and dirt compacted together and provides good footing. Despite being on the east coast it does have some elevation, though not a ton like a mountain race, this course has rolling hills and is considered runnable, but many runners will take the hills as walk opportunities - particularly the steeper ones on the back half of the loop. Total elevation gain is 8000 feet. Runners have 30 hours to complete and the race is also a Western States qualifier. Join us as we sit down with Rhonda Hampton, Race Director for the Umstead 100. Umstead 100 Links: Info: https://www.umstead100.org/ https://www.umstead100.org/pdf/First_100.pdf To find full audio episodes of The Ultra Running Guys, you can visit one of the following or download anywhere you listen to Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KNylPA... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: We also host races. Come Run with Us! Sep 16, 2023 - The Final Countdown: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Winnabo... April 20, 2024 - The Hydra: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx... Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com IG: @TheUltraRunningGuys https://www.instagram.com/theultrarun... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUltrarunn... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultra_run_guys Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theultrarunni... Jeff Winchester Instagram: @winchesterjeff https://www.instagram.com/winchesterjeff Jeremy Reynolds Instagram: @go_be_awesome https://www.instagram.com/go_be_awesome --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theultrarunningguys/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theultrarunningguys/support

This was the 50th Year of the Western States 100 that starts in the Olympic Valley and ends at the Placer High School in Auburn. On the chat, we've got three of the four Floridians who took on the course! This year Tyler Peterson, Joseph Pinter, and Zach Hanna crossed that finish line to get that belt buckle. Tyler Peterson has done 100 Milers like the Long Haul 100 here in Florida, the Yeti 100, Burning River 100, Mohican 100, Kettle Moraine 100, Indiana Trail 100, and the Umstead 100. He finished the Western States 100 this year with a time of 25:24:44. Joseph Pinter has done races like the Cruel Jewel 100, Grindstone 100, Massanutten Mountain 100, and the Pinhoti 100. He also ran at the 2019 Western States 100! In 2019, he ran a time of 29:42:39... this year he ran a time of 29:13:11. Zach Hanna has done races like the Hennepin 100, Pinhoti 100, No Business 100, Rio Del Lago 100, and the Umstead 100. He finished the Western States 100 this year with a time of 28:37:16. For almost five decades, the Western States 100 has been home to some of the sport's most amazing and legendary competitions. It's essentially the Super Bowl of the trail running scene in the United States. With more than 1,500 dedicated volunteers helping to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the race has stirred the spirit of runners from all walks of life and from all over the globe.

This year is the 50th year of the Western States 100 in the Olympic Valley. For this episode, we've got “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins back for a second time for the "Pre-Western States Chat" with a Florida runner! He's joined by Matt Murphy who got into the race on June 10th, only a two week notice for the Western States 100. They're also joined by Matt's wife, Karen, who will also be out there crewing and pacing! Matt Murphy has done races like the Holcomb Valley 50k, the Long Play, Croom Zoom, the Javelina 100, the San Diego 100, Sweat Swat n Swear, Colt 45, the Black Hills 100, and the Long Haul 100! His wife Karen, not only does she crew and pace, but she's also ran races like the Skunk Ape's Revenge, the Long Play, Angry Tortoise, Croom Zoom, the Vermont 100k, and the 50 Miler at Umstead. AJW has done the Western States 100 ten times, placing 2nd in 2005. Over his ten years he has placed in the Top 10 numerous times. He continues now with parking cars out at Robinson Flat, cheerleading, announcing, and helping make things happen! He also has his own podcast called "Crack a Brew with AJW!" So whether he's out there on the course, chatting it up with Trail Runner Nation, or writing articles on iRunFar... He's always representing the sport of trail and ultra running well!

For years, spirits have taken up a larger share of alcohol consumption across the U.S. Almost exclusively stealing sales from beer, this trend has been boosted by increased interest in cocktails. Whether making them at home, buying them canned and ready to drink, or going out to a bar or restaurant, America's cocktail culture is thriving as drinkers search for new flavor experiences. In this episode, we're going to explore a few aspects of why. Durham, North Carolina's Kingfisher bar was among this year's semi-finalists for a James Beard Award in the Outstanding Bar Program category. Considered one of the highest honors a food or drink-focused business can receive, the nomination came as a testament to the unique agricultural and gastronomic focus created by co-owners Michelle Vanderwalker and Sean Umstead. Along with a dedicated list of year-round cocktails built off southern fruit and vegetables, Kingfisher also experiments with the idea of time and place through special collections like its "Biome Series," a way to explore terroir through spirits through themes of different environments. A "Desert" cocktail includes yucca flower, a "Prairie" sunflower shoots and sunchokes, or "Marine" with its oyster shells and caviar. But that's the drinking part of what Kingfisher offers. As you'll hear in the first part of our conversation, creating a sense of space at Kingfisher is pivotal to a drinking experience. Similar to how people may see drinking at a brewery taproom an immersive opportunity with beer, Michelle will walk us through why so much detail goes into building somewhere people want to drink cocktails and what that conveys when they sit down at the bar. Spirits and cocktails are thriving all over the country and don't show any loss in momentum. With Michelle and Sean, you'll get a peek into why from their corner of the Southeast.  

Join us as we chat with a few amazing individuals following amazing performances. Arlen Glick established a new course record of 12:57 at one of the most historic races in the country and region, the Umstead 100. Mike Smith, with a team of support, finished his 200th 100-Miler also at Umstead. And Cole Crosby was the first to finish the OG route of the 346 Mile Speed Project in 92 hours.

The epitome of hospitality presides in Chef Steven! This episode is teeming with knowledge nuggets: What is the secret to making the best caesar salad? Where is the best Lamb farm in the world How the wine pairings are created at Herons Why the spring quail dish kept SDG up at night? How do you achieve a Forbes Five Diamond rating     Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our brand new Title Sponsor!! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

Marshall Ulrich is an extreme endurance athlete—ultrarunning icon, Seven Summits mountaineer, and adventure racer— who is considered the “Endurance King” by Outside magazine, and “Superhuman” by Stan Lee. Ulrich's specialty is competing in extreme conditions. He has ascended the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest, all on first attempts; crossed Death Valley (on foot, in July) a record 30 times; and finished more than 131 ultramarathons averaging over 125 miles each. At the age of 57, he broke two transcontinental speed records when he ran 3,063.2 miles in 52.5 days from San Francisco to New York, averaging almost 60 miles per day.​Heather Ulrich is Marshall's wife and serves as the Team Assistant Crew (TAC) for the Stray Dogs. Although not an athlete herself – although she did run the Umstead 50 and Big Desert Ultra 25 – she has felt very welcomed by the Stray Dogs and the adventure racing community, including other athletes, TACs, race and production staff, and volunteers. She was the solo TAC for the Stray Dogs for The World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji 2019, and was part of three-person crew for the Stray Dogs at Primal Quest, Lake Tahoe in 2003.Ultrarunning legend Marshall Ulrich and his wife Heather are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Route 66 UltraRun November 11-13, 2023. Runners will journey through iconic Americana along 140 miles of Historic Route 66 from Seligman to Topock66 Colorado River, Arizona. NEW for 2023: Team Division! That's right; this year you can take on the entire 140 miles yourself, with your crew of at least 2 people (and no more than 4) for a chance to win the Andy Payne Cup and a coveted Route 66 Stray Dogs belt buckle, or gather some friends and compete as a team. Teams can be 4, 5, or 6 people – you decide!Join Travis and Mace plus their close friends to celebrate 100 EPISODES OF THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW through this fun and personal reflection on a classic ultra adventure.In This Episode: Route 66 Ultra Run Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEli Neztsosie | Ultra Running in Navajo NationPrevious episodes:Episode 4 - Team Endure Episode 11 - Team Stray Dogswww.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain Health- - - - - - - - - - -If you like this podcast, please consider our book, A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope*30% off with discount code MACESubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubewww.AMileAtATimeBook.com

In this week's episode, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down Amanda Peoples owner of Walnut Hill Wedding Venue to discuss what it was like turning her childhood family home into a wedding destination, how she has changed her advertising strategy over time as they grew in business, and how she juggles family time and working full time at the venue with her husband. About Our Guest: Amanda Peoples has a background in luxury customer service from her years working at some of Raleigh's landmark businesses such as The Umstead and Bailey's Fine Jewelry. She then moved to the events industry working with Party Reflections before opening Walnut Hill. Walnut Hill was once Amanda's childhood playground. The barns were her play houses, the chicken coup was the best hiding place, and the lake was where she perfected her swimming skills. As she grew up this piece of land was where she would go to get away from the world and find peace. In 2019, they began hosting weddings at the family estate. When this all began she thought they would do a few weddings a year and it would be a small part time job while she stayed home with her children. Well she never could have imagined how they would grow! Walnut Hill is now not only a full time project for Amanda, but her husband Scott joined the company in 2022! About The Venue: Walnut Hill 1804 CARL WILLIAMSON ROAD RALEIGH, NC 27610 Tel: 919.295.6284 Email: info@walnuthillnc.com Website: Www.walnuthillnc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walnuthillnc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walnuthillnc If you are a new or existing wedding venue owner and want a professional team to operate and manage your venue business click here! https://www.cseventservices.com Thanks for checking out The Venue RX on Youtube. Where we document and share best practices for owning & operating profitable world class venues! BE A GUEST! If you are interested in being a guest on our show, or you know someone who you would recommend, go to our website and submit a request! We will review your application and get back to you promptly. ► Website http://thevenuerx.com/submit Don't forget to smash that LIKE Button. Remember to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel and click the BELL ICON to set alerts for all our new weekly videos! CONNECT WITH US & SUPPORT!!! ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thevenuerx/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thevenuerx ✩ Website: www.thevenuerx.com ✩ Anchor: https://bit.ly/3gKSshE LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ✩ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qW7ntS ✩ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gIz7h3Android: https://bit.ly/3njXOTE

Tara Dower is a thru-hiker turned ultra runner who has proven to be a dominant competitor since she came on the scene just over 18 months ago. With podiums in 11 of her 12 races to date, including a 2nd place finish at the mega-competitive Run Rabbit Run 100, 2023 is looking to be a promising year. Huge shoutout to our friend and listener Jay Pounds for putting Tara on our radar! Tara was kind enough to sit down with us and talk FKT's, her performances at Umstead 100 and Run Rabbit 100, dealing with anxiety on the trail, and more. Take us for your long run to catch all the value that Tara dropped and like, comment, and let us know what you thought. Enjoy the episode, and be sure to follow Tara on Instagram and her YouTube channel @taratreks for all kinds of great thru-hiking and ultra related content. Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 22, 2023 Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theultrarunningguys/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theultrarunningguys/support

This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Tara Dower. Tara shares her last 13 months which was amazing and very successful. Here is her list; attempted Benton MacKaye FKT in September of 2021. Injured myself badly. One month later I raced my first 100 miler called Uwharrie 100. Won for women. Raced my second 100 in Alabama called Blood Rock and came in 2nd overall behind Jeff Browning. Umstead 100 in April was my next 100 and placed 3rd women. Cruel Jewel was the next month in May and got 2nd woman. One month later went for the Benton MacKaye FKT again and smashed the overall record with sub 5 days. I think it was 4 days and 21 hrs and some change. Went on a little vacation to California a month later and finished backpacking the JMT. Started training for Run Rabbit and working hard to prepare for CO with different methods. The race went well and placed 2nd woman behind Annie Hughes with a huge 6 mile push at the end where I ran sub 8 minute miles and passed #2 woman. Whoa right?! also check out Tara's YouTube channel. What an amazing person. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Mae Barker and Zach Hanna were two of the three Floridians who made to the Hennepin 100 in Illinois this year! From one Western States qualifier to the next, they've done races like the Pinhoti 100, the Laurel Highlands, Umstead, and the Rio Del Lago 100! With a hurricane almost cancelling travel, this power couple was able to manage a flight into Chicago and make it to the race on time. Mae finished first place overall for the women with a time of 19:21:04! Zach followed behind with a time of 25:57:56. The Hennepin 100 is Illinois' only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon! It takes you from Sterling, Illinois on the Rock River to Colona, Illinois along the historic and beautiful Hennepin Canal. On the course, you pass by the historic locks and lift bridges, fields of corn, and the multitude of local farms. Mae is also the Race Director for the Angry Tortoise 25k/50k! Coming in 2023, the race will be celebrating in 10th year anniversary in the Cary State Forest, located on the outskirts of Jacksonville.

Last week, multihyphenate celebrity and mental health advocate Marie Osmond visited Raleigh for the annual Evening of Hope at the Angus Barn Pavilion benefiting Foundation of Hope's MO to conquer mental illness. While in town, Osmond sat down with Publisher Gina Stephens at The Umstead to chat celebrity life, parenting, loss, mental health—and hope. Tune in for this emotional conversation. walkforhope.com Glimpse of the Umstead Chat Zak Williams Discusses Mental Illness at Evening of Hope Meet Our Sponsors:Logan's Garden ShopFentonBluewater SpaGet the issue to your door! 10 issues for $10!Subscribe NowOffice Talk with Raleigh Magazine is hosted by Gina Stephens and is a production of Earfluence.

This year Tyler Andrews was one of the elite contenders in the men's field for the Leadville 100. He had previously run there in 2021 placing 16th overall and this year he placed 4th overall with a time of 18:40:04! He has had some pretty serious FKTs on the high-altitude trails in Chile, Ecuador and Peru as part of a journey dubbed the Los 10 FKT Project. He's also a two-time U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier with a personal best of 2:15:52. Jeff Iosa also ran out at the Leadville 100 this year making it to 62 Miles. His 2022 schedule has been busy with the Long Haul 100, Black Canyon 100k, Old Dominion, crewing at the Western States 100, the Vermont 100 and of course Leadville. With Leadville being the bump in the road, Jeff still has the Wasatch 100 as part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Series. Brian Sharbono and Robert Sterba also have run the Leadville 100, they completed the course in the 2021 race placing 43rd (23:42:12) and 179th (28:52:08). Brian has recently placed 2nd overall at the Umstead 100 and won the Long Play Trail Run and the Monroe Cross Trail 50 Mile. Robert has also recently completed the RUT in Big Sky, MT. He has also run races like the Bandera 100k, Azalea 24 Hour, Long Haul 100, and has his sights set on Pinhoti (where Jeff and Brian met in the bathroom line back in 2018).

When accidents happen, the first thing to do is to ensure to seek appropriate medical help first. When there needs to be an investigation to give some explanation and justice to the incident, that is when having a personal injury lawyer will help tremendously. Brian Glass talks about the dangers of not knowing enough and the ins and outs of this law practice. Brian Glass is a personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. His practice is limited to the representation of injured people against insurance companies and the people who hurt them. He recognizes that insurance companies have endless sums of money to throw at the defense of these cases and he enjoys the David vs. Goliath challenge. Brian grew up in Fairfax where he still lives with his wife and three sons. He attended Robinson Secondary School and James Madison University. After college, he attended law school at the College of William & Mary, where he was named a Benjamin Rush Scholar for excellence in Health Law & Policy. Brian loves pushing himself to see how far he can run. From chasing the runners from high to low points and back again, he enjoys testing the limits of what is possible for himself. He has completed dozens of marathons, 50 milers, and 24-hour footraces (think - just how many times can you run that loop in a day?). His proudest running moment is finishing the Umstead 100-mile race in a time of 23 hours, 18 minutes, and 25 seconds. Afterward, he immediately fell asleep.   Listen in as Brian Glass shares what you need to know about finding a personal injury lawyer in order for proper evaluation and processes in dealing with accidents.   [00:01 - 11:45] Find the Right Lawyer for You The importance of doing research to find the right lawyer for the case How personal injury attorneys go beyond personal injury cases Beware of those lawyers who can do “absolutely everything” [11:46 - 29:42] Knowing the Law is the Difference Between a Lot of Money and No Money How many waivers are actually invalid Knowing the law or having somebody on your team that knows the law is important when dealing with any injury Making educated decisions on what to do next [29:43 - 34:35] Working with Lawyers who can Deliver Why clients need to find a lawyer who is happy to work with them Looking at the potential financial reward and the potential emotional reward  [34:36 - 36:59] Closing Segment It's all about accomplishment and achievement Connect with Brian! Closing words   Tweetable Quote: “It starts with having a really clear vision of what you want your life to look like, keeping that vision in a place where you can see it, and driving towards that… Spend some time in thought about what you really want and devise your way to get there. ” - Brian Glass Connect with Brian: Website: https://www.benglasslaw.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fairfaxpersonalinjury/    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.   Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.com. Find out more about Jerome at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obviously, Tara Dower is amazing! She also holds the overall FKT for completing the entire Mountains to Sea trail. Needless to say, we had a lot to talk about! Enjoy!  Connect with Tara on Instagram @Tara.Dower Her YouTube channel is https://youtube.com/c/TheDowerDuo Anxiety resource we spoke about - www.betterhelp.com Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail - https://mountainstoseatrail.org/   MR Runningpains (Aaron's) information: If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw https://www.strava.com/athletes/18431982  To sign up for my Newsletter -https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thanks to all of you for listening! Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already! THANK YOU! Aaron Saft MR Runningpains Discounts: $10 Off Ultra Running Magazine Subscription - https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/subscribe/ambassador?code=AM7A9D7 15% off KOGALLA - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains - use code MR Runningpains 15% off XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains Xero Shoes -  https://xeroshoes.com/go/MRRunningpains        

Bettina Umstead is the Chair of Durham Public Schools. While education policy has always involved challenges, the past few years have been even more difficult for educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this You Should Run Podcast, Bettina talks about what motivated her to run for office, getting young people involved in school boards, making Durham schools a safe and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds, and pushing back on the growing attacks on public education. Listen, share, subscribe and follow Bettina on Twitter and other platforms @BettinaUmstead

This week on Trail Society they discuss recent race wins and course records like Gorge Waterfalls, Umstead, and Lake Sonoma. Then, Corrine deep-dives into heat training, racing in the heat, and cooling strategies for optimal performance.   Free trails race recap videos of Gorge Waterfalls! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y2WJdk83dY   Corrine's iRunFar Article: https://www.irunfar.com/handle-the-heat-heat-acclimation-for-endurance-running   Periard, 2015. Adaptations and mechanisms of heat acclimation: Applications for competitive athletes and sports. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275954405_Adaptations_and_mechanisms_of_human_heat_acclimation_Applications_for_competitive_athletes_and_sports    Free Trail Subscription: Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q

Don't listen to Episode 184 with your kids. Butt, if you are a big Stevie Nicks fan, and are looking for an exciting new adventure that could change your life this may give you a new outlook on life. Actually if you have any self respect at all, don't listen because this may scar you for life. We do talk about The Squatch Apple 50 mile win by Jamie Miller, Nipmuck North run, #CUT112, Umstead 100, Badger 100, and the Hoppin Hodges 5K.  Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race  

Today we talk to each other! Devon and Alison chat about all things racing including Umstead and the DY DIY Slam, choosing authentic goals and setting expectations and more. Enjoy!

Devon Yanko's resume speaks for itself. She's had success at numerous signature races over her career, including victories at the Leadville 100, Javelina 100, and a 3rd place finish at Western States, to name a few. But after years of pursuing races for their prestige, she found her motivation drifting towards other goals. Thus was born Devon's 2022 DY DIY Slam, an ambitious plan to run 5 100-mile races within the span of just a few months. Blister running editor, Matt Mitchell, caught up with Devon after her overall win and course record run at the Umstead 100, the first race of her project. The two talk about Devon's time running in the Bay Area and her recent move to Colorado before diving into her experience at Umstead 100; the performance-enhancing effects of techno music; the history of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning; what led Devon to invent her own “DY DIY Slam”; and much more. TOPICS & TIMESDevon's running background (3:02)What keeps her racing ultra (11:09)Origins of the Bay Area's “Ninja Loop” (14:19)Moving to Salida, CO (22:13)Winning the Umstead 100 & techno music (34:55)Devon's “DY DIY Slam” project (49:37)How to run 5 100-milers in a single summer (1:00:25)OUR OTHER BLISTER PODCASTSBlister PodcastGEAR:30 podcastBikes & Big Ideas podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oak Miller and Kevin "Law Dawg" Jordan are in fact, not dead to Cultra. They are very much alive and well and we cherish them. I mean, imagine being the kind of person that cares what podcasts people listen to? As far as Umstead is concerned- Fred is like "yeah whatever, I only ran 87.5 miles, so please don't talk to me about it" but dude that is stout AF. At any rate, two members of the Cultra Fam got together and ran Umstead 100 in under 24 hours. Each helped the other to make sure they stayed on track, and the results were rad but the subsequent podcast was even radder. The Fam is alive and well, so consider being like them and throwing a dollar in the Patreon bucket... Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Info on the #CUT112 Info on TJM's Badger 100 Outro music by Nick Byram Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race

We talk Simon C Edgett, Vertical Madness, Ellie Pell, Jake Koteen, LOTR, Katniss, Law Dawg, Oak Miller, Gelato, Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run and even a little CUT112. We talk trail running, Road Running, Marathons, and FKT's. We also get into some books, and authors. Perhaps Kurt was an ultra runner... “I want to stay as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ― Kurt Vonnegut Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter Cultra Facebook Fan Page Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running Sign up for a crazy adventure at Rat Race

Today I am chatting with Brian Sharbono, he won this inaugural Monroe Cross Trail 50 Miler this year as he preps for the Umstead 100. He has a handful of great runs at races such as winning the 2021 Pine Mountain 19 Miler and the Pine Mountain 46 Miler in 2019. He's done the Sweat, Swat, n Swear and took a victory at the River to Sea 6 Hour. At the 2021 Leadville 100, he ran a time of 23:42:12 to have a Top 50 finish. So last weekend, that last weekend of January the Monroe Cross Trail 50 Miler took place in its inaugural event! Diane Romero-Lopez knocked it out of the park with this one. Now, it's a paved point-to-point 50 miler that starts in Volusia County, starting from Rotary Park in Edgewater, Florida and going 50 miles to the finish line at Central 28 Beer Company in DeBary, Florida. Brian Sharbono took the victory this year with a time of 6:13:19 as he preps for the Umstead 100. Marc Burget took that 2nd overall with a time of 6:31:26! Luis Gomez, who placed second at Long Haul this year came in 3rd with a time of 7:28:59. The women's race was a close finish!! The first woman came in 4th overall, Joanne Fisher, she ran a time of 8:11:41. She was shortly followed by 5th place overall, and of course your second place woman… Jennifer Jordan with a time of 8:11:53. Shirley Olson was your third woman and 9thoverall with a time of 9:10:51!