Podcasts about Wasatch

Mike McCalley shares the unlikely progression from being unable to jog a quarter mile to training for and racing some of the biggest endurance events in ultrarunning. This conversation centers on a turning point with his son, the habit changes that followed, and how he built the fitness, durability, and mindset to pursue Leadville, Wasatch, and the broader Grand Slam goal. In this episode, Mike McCalley discusses the family moment that sparked his return to fitness, the practical systems he used to lose weight and build consistency, and how he shifted from general health work to a true athlete's mindset. We also talk through the role of coaching, elevation, blood work, trail running, and why the process matters as much as the outcome. Key topics Mike explains how a run with his son exposed just how unfit he had become, despite having been athletic earlier in life. He shares the emotional impact of his son telling him, in effect, that he had to live up to the standard he had set for his kids. He breaks down the first two to three weeks of rebuilding fitness by running until winded, then walking, then repeating the cycle. Mike describes the shift from “get healthy” to “lose weight first,” including daily walking, rowing, and simple dumbbell work. He details the dietary reset: high protein, reduced carbs, minimal sugar, no alcohol, and using shakes to control intake while working from home. He talks about how habit formation took about 30 days to feel real and around 90 days to become automatic. Matt and Mike dig into why alcohol is especially disruptive to weight loss and muscle development. Mike explains the transition from general fitness to competition Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. Kila - Get revolutionary orthotic support with super foam springiness and comfort with Kila! Go to ⁠⁠www.kilarun.com ⁠⁠to scan your feat and get personalized insoles that fit your feet and your high octane lifestyle. Use code RAMBLING to save $50 on your purchase! Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Now with Mango Yuzu and Blueberry Lemonade flavors! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or use code RAMBLING20 to save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derrick Lytle has spent the year filming some of the best ultrarunners in the world at Western States, Hardrock, Speedgoat, Black Canyon, and beyond. After watching elite athletes train, race, recover, and work with their coaches, what does he think actually separates them from everyone else?We talk about why consistency and race-specific training matter more than expensive supplements and recovery gadgets, what happens inside elite training camps, the dangers of comparing your training on Strava, and why there may be no shortcut to becoming a better runner.Derrick also shares what he has learned while preparing for his first 100-miler at Wasatch, his thoughts on AI replacing human creativity and coaching, and his answers to some of ultrarunning Reddit's strangest questions.Support our Sponsors: Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure

TRAIL RUNNING LEYENDAS: KARL MELTZER, SPEEDGOAT. 50 victorias de 100 millas y Hoka Speedgoat. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/178407688Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer es una de las grandes leyendas del trail running mundial: 50 victorias en carreras de 100 millas, cinco triunfos en Hardrock 100, seis en Wasatch 100 y 22 temporadas ganando al menos una cienmillera. Su historia comenzó como camarero y esquiador en las montañas Wasatch, antes de convertir aquellas sendas de Utah en su modo de vida y alcanzar 75 victorias en ultras. Hoy repasamos en Radio Trail su vida, palmarés y espíritu pionero, completando nuestro reportaje especial sobre Karl Meltzer.Meltzer también llevó su resistencia fuera del dorsal: en 2016 completó los cerca de 3.520 kilómetros del Appalachian Trail en 45 días, 22 horas y 38 minutos, rebajando por nueve horas y media la marca asistida de Scott Jurek. Lo logró a los 48 años y en su tercer intento, sostenido por un equipo donde el propio Jurek desempeñó un papel decisivo. Una aventura que cobra toda su dimensión al repasar la historia del Appalachian Trail y sus grandes récords, hoy culminados por el registro absoluto de Tara Dower en 40d18h06m.Su legado continúa además en las zapatillas Hoka Speedgoat, nacidas en 2015 a partir de su apodo, experiencia y preferencia por los terrenos técnicos, y convertidas después en una saga superventas mundial. Meltzer creó también la exigente Speedgoat 50K, desarrolló su trabajo como entrenador y demostró que un corredor podía construir una marca duradera sin abandonar su identidad montañera. De aquella primera zapatilla hemos llegado ya a la Hoka Speedgoat 7 analizada por Mayayo, mientras Karl sigue persiguiendo otro reto muy suyo: alcanzar las cien metas de 100 millas y cerrar el círculo en Hardrock 2027.Reportaje completo Karl Meltzer en Carrerasdemontana.comSergio Garasa Mayayo#carrerasdemontaña #radiotrailConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-trail-carreras-de-montana-mayayo--4373839/support.

TRAIL RUNNING LEYENDAS: KARL MELTZER, SPEEDGOAT. 50 victorias de 100 millas y Hoka Speedgoat. Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer es una de las grandes leyendas del trail running mundial: 50 victorias en carreras de 100 millas, cinco triunfos en Hardrock 100, seis en Wasatch 100 y 22 temporadas ganando al menos una cienmillera. Su historia comenzó como camarero y esquiador en las montañas Wasatch, antes de convertir aquellas sendas de Utah en su modo de vida y alcanzar 75 victorias en ultras. Hoy repasamos en Radio Trail su vida, palmarés y espíritu pionero, completando nuestro reportaje especial sobre Karl Meltzer. Meltzer también llevó su resistencia fuera del dorsal: en 2016 completó los cerca de 3.520 kilómetros del Appalachian Trail en 45 días, 22 horas y 38 minutos, rebajando por nueve horas y media la marca asistida de Scott Jurek. Lo logró a los 48 años y en su tercer intento, sostenido por un equipo donde el propio Jurek desempeñó un papel decisivo. Una aventura que cobra toda su dimensión al repasar la historia del Appalachian Trail y sus grandes récords, hoy culminados por el registro absoluto de Tara Dower en 40d18h06m. Su legado continúa además en las zapatillas Hoka Speedgoat, nacidas en 2015 a partir de su apodo, experiencia y preferencia por los terrenos técnicos, y convertidas después en una saga superventas mundial. Meltzer creó también la exigente Speedgoat 50K, desarrolló su trabajo como entrenador y demostró que un corredor podía construir una marca duradera sin abandonar su identidad montañera. De aquella primera zapatilla hemos llegado ya a la Hoka Speedgoat 7 analizada por Mayayo, mientras Karl sigue persiguiendo otro reto muy suyo: alcanzar las cien metas de 100 millas y cerrar el círculo en Hardrock 2027. Sergio Garasa Mayayo #carrerasdemontaña #radiotrail

Meteorologist are warning people to find air conditioning and drink plenty of water as a part of a major heat wave is hitting the Wasatch front...  we'll get into why the overnight temperatures are causing the most concern. Greg shares his closing arguments.

 - TPS for Haiti expires today — what it means for 300,000+ immigrants  Jim Bennett co-hosts with Greg Skordas today, Jim and Greg catch up on how they spent the Pioneer Holiday Weekend.. Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 Haitians living in the U.S. is set to expire today after the Supreme Court cleared the way last month for the Trump administration to end the program. Jim and Greg break down what TPS actually is, which countries are affected, the broader impact on communities and employers, and what this means for immigrants from other nations still under the designation.      - From Seattle to Berlin: Deadly attacks rock a weekend of celebration  It was a violent weekend at home and abroad. In Seattle, three people are dead and four wounded after gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. Police say two men opened fire on each other, catching bystanders in the crossfire. One suspect is in custody; a second remains at large. Overseas, a van-ramming and stabbing attack at Berlin's Pride parade killed one woman and injured 29 others in what German authorities are calling an Islamist terror attack. The suspect was later tracked down and shot dead by police. Greg and Jim discuss the latest.      – The WHCD redo and the weirdness that came with it  The White House Correspondents' Dinner got a do-over Friday night after that armed security breach shut down the original back in April — and things got awkward. Jim and Greg lay out the moments from the President that shocked them most.      – The ADA at 36: What's better, what's broken, and what's next for disability rights  This weekend marked the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In this special hour we take an look at how far the country has come in protecting the rights of Americans with disabilities, where progress has stalled, and what may have gotten worse.  Nate Crippes of the Disability Law Center of Utah joins on how the legal landscape has shifted since the ADA became law, Matthew Wappett, executive director of Utah State University's Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, on the big-picture challenges still facing the disability community, and our very own Holly Richardson — a mom with several kids with special needs — on what the fight for access and inclusion actually looks like day to day.     – The Iran war pause: What's next?  After 13 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, the bombs have stopped — at least for now. Both sides paused attacks over the weekend as regional mediators push to revive negotiations. Greg and Jim share their analysis on the situation and where things could go from here.      - How Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate  A report has found while Utah has fewer people under "correctional control" than much of the nation, it's spending more per inmate than neighboring states. Bridger Beal Cvetko with KSL.com joins to help walk through this report and why it matters.      - Fourth firefighter dies following Knowles fire burnover | Timp fire arson suspect faces judge  The wildland firefighting community is mourning again. Nate Matthews, 43, a 10-year veteran from Lincoln, Nebraska, has died from burn injuries suffered during the June 27 burnover on the Utah-Colorado border — making him the fourth firefighter killed in the same incident. Three other crew members died at the scene, and a fifth remains hospitalized. The Knowles Fire has since been overtaken by the Snyder Fire.  Then, we turn to a local arson case: a judge will consider Tuesday whether to grant bail to a West Jordan man accused of setting the Timp Fire that evacuated the Timpooneke Campground in American Fork Canyon. Greg shares the latest and what is to be expected in court.       – Concerns rise around Utah's overnight temperatures + closing arguments  Meteorologist are warning people to find air conditioning and drink plenty of water as a part of a major heat wave is hitting the Wasatch front...  we'll get into why the overnight temperatures are causing the most concern. Greg shares his closing arguments.  

Alex and Ethan broadcast live from the Wasatch County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Building for an inside look at what goes into search-and-rescue. Search and Rescue Commander with Wasatch County Search and Rescue, Kam Kohler shares his perspective alongside High Angle Team Lead Rod Riddle. We discuss the current demand for search and rescue in Utah, plus give a demonstration of a med bed used during rescues. Learn how you can support at Rescue.Utah.gov.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. The YouTube-exclusive live stream runs from 12–1 PM, with radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

We've been covering a LOT of search and rescue stories lately...during the busy summer season. KSL Brightside was broadcasting from Wasatch County headquarters in Heber this afternoon...and joining me now LIVE with more...is co-host of Brightside, Alex Kirry

The podcast is making another visit to Wasatch County. UIAAA Connection #289– Wade Discher, Director of Athletics – Wasatch High School – is now available. Wade reflects on a career built through service, relationships, and a lifelong loveof athletics. Growing up in Absaraka, North Dakota, he graduated from high school in 1989 before attending the University of Mary in Bismarck. As a young athlete, Wade participated in at least seven sports, experiences that fueledhis passion for educational athletics. Throughout his career, he has worked in schools with memorable nicknames, including the Wasps, Crows, and Brickmakers. He also discusses Wasatch High School's upcoming split with the opening of Deer Creek High School this fall. His advice: find an experienced mentor and intentionally create a positive culture by being the sunshine for everyone.https://open.spotify.com/show/2L2ERXOxQcuHl5GE1vjOiHThis podcast is also available on Amazon Music, ApplePodcasts, Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube.

Ninety-four 100-mile races finished. 14 DNFs. A bartending shift that turned into a Red Bull sponsorship. Karl Meltzer, known as the "Speedgoat," sits down with Joe De Sena to talk about what it actually takes to keep showing up to the start line at 58 years old.   They break down his mental strategy for surviving the darkest hours of a hundred-miler, the races he dropped out of, why 11 of his 14 DNFs were mental, and what that taught him about headspace. Karl walks through the three non-negotiables he gives anyone who wants to stay in the game: get outside every day, build a routine you protect, and keep moving even when the first ten minutes fight you. Things You Will Learn: A single-word mental reset that keeps you moving when everything in your body says quit. Why most DNFs are mental, not physical and what that means for your own breaking points. The three daily non-negotiables that sustain performance across decades, not just seasons. Tools & Frameworks Covered: The Blink Reset: When suffering peaks, compress your timeline. Tomorrow at this time, you will be done. That reframe keeps your legs moving now. Headspace Audit: If your mind is checked out before the start line, the race is already lost. Identify whether the resistance is physical or mental before you act on it. Three-Point Daily Standard: Get outside. Protect your routine. Start moving even when the first ten minutes resist you. Consistency across years beats intensity across weeks. If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: 94 hundred-milers and counting 01:23 How Karl Meltzer found his distance at 100 miles 03:00 The bartending shift that landed a Red Bull sponsorship 04:36 Why luck only works if you follow up 07:58 Going from 71 to 100 finishes raising the bar at 58 10:15 What Karl tells people who have never run 100 miles 11:15 The dark place: how to fight the urge to quit at mile 60 13:00 The DNFs that still haunt him and what headspace really costs 15:01 Three daily non-negotiables: outside, routine, and just start 17:29 Nutrition, burgers, and refusing to be methodical 20:36 What Karl would tell his 10-year-old self 21:40 The plan to reach 100: Hard Rock, Wasatch, and the final six Karl Meltzer, known as "Speedgoat," is the most accomplished 100-mile trail runner in history, with 50 wins at the distance and nearly 100 career 100-mile finishes. Over a 25-year career, he has built a reputation for treating extreme suffering as a mechanical problem to be solved rather than a reason to quit.   From failing twice before conquering the Appalachian Trail FKT to redefining what elite endurance looks like in his 50s, Karl represents resilience, longevity, and relentless discipline. His story is about consistency, mental toughness, and finding what actually works instead of following trends. Connect to Karl:   Website: https://karlmeltzer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meltzerkarl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeltzerKarl/

A pro-AI super PAC spent $450,000 on campaign ads for Ben McAdams. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss talk about how it could impact the primary election. Plus, Sandy City Council cut funding for the Wasatch mountains, picks of the week, and in our members-only segment: ideas for Father's Day this weekend.  Resources and references: Check out our City Cast Salt Lake voter guide.  The national AI policy showdown is being decided in Utah's backyard. [KSL] Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the marketing manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Salt Lake Sewciety Utah Arts Festival

Julia Geisler of the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance previews the July debut of the new climbing film, "Alpenbock," which showcases the untold history of climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Wasatch 100 and Bear 100 are two of the hardest races in ultra running. Michael Whiteside ran both just three weeks apart, and what stayed with me from this conversation wasn't the accomplishment. It was the way he talked about suffering, expectations, and the moment he realized he wasn't going to feel better.What follows is less a race report and more a conversation about endurance. Crew guilt, self-doubt, late-race bargaining, and the strange acceptance that sometimes arrives when the problem in front of you can no longer be solved. Somewhere in the middle, Michael offers one of the best descriptions of ultra running I've heard: it wasn't hard, it just hurt.Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review.If you're new to Borderlands, start here.Resources / LinksBorderlands.ccLa French TrailRelated EpisodesUltra Running isn't Just RunningPresented by Kiprun.----Borderlands explores trail running through culture, media, and the forces shaping it.Watch on YouTubeRead on Substack

ON ADVENTURE PODCAST |  EPISODE 73 Episode 73: Running is Life with Aaron Saft As a species, we only do things if there is truly a reward on the other side. So when the reward is pain, struggle, suffering, and danger, what exactly keeps driving us back out the door? Aaron Saft has spent his life chasing that answer. A five-time ACC champion at NC State whose teams finished third at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, he traded the track for the trail, ran his first 100-miler in 2016, and has since become one of the most experienced ultrarunners in the Southeast. Today he coaches roughly 75 athletes full-time through his Running Is Life platform and podcast, a business he deliberately renamed from "MR Running Pains" because he believes running, done right, should bring as much joy as it does suffering. His résumé reads like a bucket list for the sport: the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, the Bigfoot 200, Hardrock, Leadville, UTMB, and the Tor des Géants in the Italian Alps, where a fall, a head injury, and a watchful medic ended his race. He has finished a 100-miler while spiking a 100-degree fever, outrun a mother grizzly and her cubs in Canada, and learned the hard way when to push and when to stop. But ask Aaron why he does it and he won't point to a trophy. He'll point to the upside-down photo of his family pinned to his quad, the one he looks down at in the darkest miles to remember who he is suffering for. In this conversation, Josh and Aaron trace the many forms the "why" can take. They dig into presence, learning to run a hundred miles one mile at a time, and the moment an empty drop bag at Leadville taught Aaron everything he needed to know about the generosity of the trail community. They talk about the one question you never ask an ultrarunner, the evolution from chasing a place to simply chasing the finish line, why legacy is something children catch rather than something we teach, and how an abundance mindset shaped the coaching practice he built from the ground up. It is a conversation for every everyday explorer about doing the hard things that make life fuller, right now, not someday. Episode Highlights •     06:00  The Terry Foxworth connection and the heart of On Adventure: the reward beneath the suffering •     15:00  Running Is Life: why words matter and reframing the sport away from pain •     19:00  From reluctant soccer goalie to cross country, and the high school coach who changed his life •     24:00  The NC State years: five ACC titles, redshirting, and racing the steeplechase •     28:00  Virginia, mentor Ben Thomas, the run shop, and the move into trail running •     33:00  First 50K to first 100: the long adventure runs that planted the seed •     37:00  What 100 and 200 miles teach you that a marathon never will: presence, mile by mile •     38:00  Finishing the Grand Slam and the Wasatch 100 with a 100-degree fever •     44:00  When to keep going and when to stop: the Tor des Géants head injury and a fevered DNF on Mount Mitchell •     52:00  Intrinsic motivation, the family photo on the quad, and the "debt" a race director taught him about •     55:00  The empty drop bag at Leadville and the generosity of the trail community •     59:00  "What do you need?" The only question you ask an ultrarunner •     01:01:00  Adventure versus performance, "level 49," and racing for the finish line instead of the place •     01:08:00  Legacy as something caught, not taught, and raising two runners of his own •     01:13:00  From brick-and-mortar to online coaching: 75 athletes, an abundance mindset, and a teaching heart •     01:25:00  Rapid fire: the grizzly bear, the Altra Lone Peak 9+, best and worst races, and five 100-milers in one summer Resources and Mentions from This Episode Here are the people, places, and resources Aaron mentioned in this episode: •     Running Is Life, Aaron's coaching practice and podcast •     Training for the Uphill Athlete, the team's recent book study and a foundational training manual •     Races referenced: Grindstone 100, Mountain Masochist 50, Hellgate 100K, Western States, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100, Hardrock 100, UTMB, the Bigfoot 200, the Tor des Géants, the Cocodona 250, and the Ouray 100 •     Gear note: the Altra Lone Peak 9+ with the Vibram outsole Free for Listeners: The Money Trail Guide Josh's free resource for everyday explorers is packed with practical insights on planning for any adventure, big or small, minimizing trail waste along the way (yes, that means taxes), and living with confidence toward whatever is most meaningful to you. It also includes key takeaways from recent On Adventure guests to help inspire your next steps. Grab your copy at ridgelinewealthadvisors.com. Connect with the On Adventure Podcast Hosted by Josh Self, financial advisor and everyday explorer. •     Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms •     Follow on Instagram for short-form clips and behind-the-scenes content •     Connect on Facebook: On Adventure Podcast with Josh Self •     Connect on LinkedIn: Josh Self •     If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Big Foot Balloons is a locally owned hot air balloon company offering unforgettable experiences above Utah. Their team is committed to creating safe, memorable, exceptional experiences for every guest. Owner Jake Thomas, joins us with more. Jake Thomas: At Big Foot Balloons, we take people above the Wasatch near Park City and Heber right at sunrise, and it's truly one of those experiences that stops you in your tracks. Whether it's a couple celebrating an anniversary, a family making memories or someone seeing Utah for the first time from 3,000 feet in the air, it's an experience you really can't find anywhere else. One thing people always ask about is safety. Hot air ballooning is regulated by the FAA, and our pilots are licensed, highly trained and held to the same federal standards as any other aircraft operation. That oversight matters, and we take it seriously. And once you're up there, it's the most peaceful aircraft in the sky. No engine noise, no turbulence — just the wind, the silence and some of the most breathtaking views Utah has to offer. Visit us at BigFootBalloons.com and come share the sky with us. Derek Miller: Companies like Big Foot Balloons show how small businesses help make Utah special. They create memorable experiences, support local jobs and tourism and remind us that supporting local businesses helps Utah's communities continue to grow and thrive. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/12/26

According to the Trib, there are more than 170 concerts to look forward to this summer at major venues in the Wasatch. Host Ali Vallarta asked avid concert goer Reuben Hoyos how to be Salt Lake's best concert goer, no matter your age or earplug collection. This episode first aired on March 17, 2025. Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: ‪(801) 203-0137‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Woodward PC Canyon View Credit Union Utah Museum of Contemporary Arts Project Rainbow Salt Lake City Arts Council Utah Forever

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Subscribe to live your best life - Ascent Life Newsletter: ascentlifenow.com   Ascent Life Podcast   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ascentlifenow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t25ibFaEVPw2rui7OEbhg?si=edce41a45a0c446a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ascent-life-podcast/id1800541658   ——————————————————————————— Intro:  Cultura & Craft with Leon Araujo   From admiring the street art in Mexico City as a child to now creating murals along the Wasatch Front in Utah, Leon Aruajo is living his dream of sharing art with the world…   Welcome to the Ascent Life podcast, I'm your host, R. Brandon Long, here with the mission to inspire 1 million people a day to live their best lives, and become the best version of themselves: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise—That is living an Ascent Life Please subscribe to the show on YouTube @ascentlifenow    Subscribe to my weekly Ascent Life Newsletter where yes, I link each podcast so you never miss an episode, and I also dive deeper into what I've learned each week on the subject of living your best life —newsletter link is ascentlifenow.com   WISDOM FROM THE PAGES:   We begin today's episode with Wisdom From The Pages - reading from The Book of Elon   “You want to embark on something where success is certain to be one of the outcomes.” “I've got mad respect for the makers of things.” “The one thing you cannot replace is time.” “Innovation is not the problem. Execution is the problem.” Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Ascent Life podcast!   If you made it this far in the program, then you are the perfect person to help someone else live their best life, simply share this episode with just one other human, and together we can fulfill the goal of helping one million people a day become the best version of themselves.    If you're not already subscribed on YouTube, join us on that platform @ ascentlifenow. For your daily dose of visual inspiration, follow Ascent Life on Instagram.    Each week in my Ascent Life newsletter, I dive a little deeper into what I've learned when it comes to living your best life, and I share that information along with links to the podcast so you never miss an episode! The email newsletter subscription link in the episode show notes.    Thank you for joining me on this journey as we all push towards self actualization through resilience, and adaptability, creating a positive impact on the world —using our “unique ability” to fulfill our purpose, and become the best version of ourselves: healthy, wealthy & wise!   We'll continue our paths together on the next Ascent Life!    Cheers, and Godspeed

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We're seeing some much needed rain across the Wasatch front today. Joining me live is KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank.

A local community garden is giving women experiencing homelessness a second chance. Wasatch Community Gardens is harnessing some of them as they help women experiencing homelessness learn new skills. Greg and Holly talk about the green team.

The U.S. Forest Service's Heber-Kamas Ranger District chemist and spokesperson Brenda Bushell talks about summer recreation in the Kamas National Forest, Utah House Rep. Tiara Auxier, (R-Morgan), discussion taxes, land use and bringing the Bible into public school civics classrooms and local resident Don Brown previews the 2nd annual Summit and Wasatch counties Wildfire Preparedness Fair on April 25

KSL's Top Story: Hill Air Force Base's wildly popular air show, Warriors Over the Wasatch is being postponed....by a year. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson has the details. 

What's it feel like to drop into Corbet's Couloir?Alta locals Tristen Lilly and Piper Kunst know. This year, they took home King and Queen of Corbet's, earning their place on one of skiing's biggest stages.In the Last Chair Season 7 finale, they sit down with Tom Kelly to talk about their paths to big mountain skiing, meeting in a lift line at Alta, and what goes through your head when you're staring into that 20-foot drop.From Piper's first win with no sponsors to Tristen's viral 720 entry, this is the story of two skiers building a life in the Wasatch and pushing what's possible.Listen now.

What's it feel like to drop into Corbet's Couloir?Alta locals Tristen Lilly and Piper Kunst know. This year, they took home King and Queen of Corbet's, earning their place on one of skiing's biggest stages.In the Last Chair Season 7 finale, they sit down with Tom Kelly to talk about their paths to big mountain skiing, meeting in a lift line at Alta, and what goes through your head when you're staring into that 20-foot drop.From Piper's first win with no sponsors to Tristen's viral 720 entry, this is the story of two skiers building a life in the Wasatch and pushing what's possible.Listen now.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For the past eight years, Wasatch Security Awareness has partnered with organizations across the Wasatch Front, helping them better understand cybersecurity risks and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Owner, Matt Groves, joins us with more. Matt Groves: Most business risk today has very little to do with technology, and everything to do with people. At Wasatch Security Awareness, that's exactly where we focus — because most problems don't start with broken systems, they start with the everyday choices people make at work. That's why we provide customized cybersecurity testing and live training. Real conversations with real people, not just another video everyone clicks through. When people can ask questions and see how threats show up in their day-to-day work, the lessons stick and behavior starts to change. We also help organizations make sense of artificial intelligence. Our AI literacy training helps teams safely implement AI into the workflows they already use — saving time, improving efficiency and supporting better decisions. For Utah businesses, awareness isn't just about reducing risk — it's about building stronger, more resilient teams. The organizations that thrive tomorrow will be the ones who prepare their people today. Derek Miller: Wasatch Security Awareness continues helping Utah businesses navigate cybersecurity challenges, stay informed on emerging technologies, and reduce risk through education and awareness. Learn more about their work and resources at WasatchSecurityAwareness.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/19/26

Luke Richins shares his journey from a casual runner to completing his first 100-mile race, the Wasatch 100.He discusses the importance of preparation, mental toughness, balancing family life, overcoming nutrition challenges and finding joy in ultra running.Follow Luke's running journey:Instagram @lukerichinsFacebook @luke.richins.7Ultra Sign Up @Luke RichinsNeed a goal to work towards? Sign up for one of our Trail to 100 races.Bear River Trail Race- 10k, Half, 17 Miler. July 11th. Evanston, Wyoming. Uinta Wilderness Ultra- Half & Full Marathon. August 22nd. Uinta Mountains, Utah.Learn more at https://trailto100.com/races/.Be sure to check out Ogden Running Company's online store for all your running supplies needs. https://shop.ogdenrunco.com/

Another season and another road loss at Real Salt Lake. Aaron and Jeremiah do a bit of a debrief on this latest loss down at what was formerly known as Rio Tinto stadium. The guys also dive into the remaining games on this roadtrip as well as figuring out how many points we need for this stretch to keep at least one foot out of doom. In the second segment as part of a crossover event with Lobbing Scorchers Jeremiah talks to John Morrissey of Backheeled about the convergence of USL, MLS and MLS NextPro.Follow John Morrissey on Backheeled.Sponsor

Another season and another road loss at Real Salt Lake. Aaron and Jeremiah do a bit of a debrief on this latest loss down at what was formerly known as Rio Tinto stadium. The guys also dive into the remaining games on this roadtrip as well as figuring out how many points we need for this stretch to keep at least one foot out of doom. In the second segment as part of a crossover event with Lobbing Scorchers Jeremiah talks to John Morrissey of Backheeled about the convergence of USL, MLS and MLS NextPro.Follow John Morrissey on Backheeled.Sponsor

A tear came to Utah photographer Re Wikstrom's eyes as she paged through Backcountry Magazine. There she was, her career splashed over the pages of Heather Hansman's Opening the Lens story, profiling Wikstrom and how she has singlehandedly elevated the image of women in skiing. Wikstrom joined Last Chair from the High West Studio, reminiscing her start in photography, the love of passion to the Rocky Mountains, and the joy that shooting continues to provide her and all those around her.A Connecticut native, as a young girl, she loved making photographs with her mother's Ricoh point-and-shoot camera. Soon, she combined her burgeoning love for photography with that of skiing. And at some point, she joined friends in moving west – first to Jackson Hole. But along the way, a big powder season in Utah and the offer of a futon lured her to the Wasatch, where for two decades she has been photographing the Greatest Snow on Earth.Re Wikstrom personifies happiness – something that rubs off on her subjects. As a photographer, she has a knack for managing light and capturing images. But a big part of that is the personality she exudes and the relationships she develops with her subjects.Hands down, Wikstrom is one of the best photographers shooting in the Wasatch. But her work with women is what has elevated her to a special place in her field. It's her mission!“Part of my personal mission is to put more visuals of women athletes out into the world the way I want to see them portrayed,” she says.In her Last Chair interview, Wikstrom takes us back to her childhood and finding a love for photography. She reminsces on negotiating with her mother, who convinced her to finish school before becoming a ski bum. And she proudly walks us through some of her favorite images.This episode will take you high up into the Cottonwoods, early morning on a powder day, as Re Wikstrom chronicles her life as a ski photographer.

A tear came to Utah photographer Re Wikstrom's eyes as she paged through Backcountry Magazine. There she was, her career splashed over the pages of Heather Hansman's Opening the Lens story, profiling Wikstrom and how she has singlehandedly elevated the image of women in skiing. Wikstrom joined Last Chair from the High West Studio, reminiscing her start in photography, the love of passion to the Rocky Mountains, and the joy that shooting continues to provide her and all those around her.A Connecticut native, as a young girl, she loved making photographs with her mother's Ricoh point-and-shoot camera. Soon, she combined her burgeoning love for photography with that of skiing. And at some point, she joined friends in moving west – first to Jackson Hole. But along the way, a big powder season in Utah and the offer of a futon lured her to the Wasatch, where for two decades she has been photographing the Greatest Snow on Earth.Re Wikstrom personifies happiness – something that rubs off on her subjects. As a photographer, she has a knack for managing light and capturing images. But a big part of that is the personality she exudes and the relationships she develops with her subjects.Hands down, Wikstrom is one of the best photographers shooting in the Wasatch. But her work with women is what has elevated her to a special place in her field. It's her mission!“Part of my personal mission is to put more visuals of women athletes out into the world the way I want to see them portrayed,” she says.In her Last Chair interview, Wikstrom takes us back to her childhood and finding a love for photography. She reminsces on negotiating with her mother, who convinced her to finish school before becoming a ski bum. And she proudly walks us through some of her favorite images.This episode will take you high up into the Cottonwoods, early morning on a powder day, as Re Wikstrom chronicles her life as a ski photographer.

The first time I saw these guys was in the documentary The Kid after finishing Tahoe 200 — and I immediately thought:“Who are these dudes?”There was something different about them.The energy. The edge. The authenticity.Then I started seeing more about HyperlyteNot just as another nutrition company… but as a movement.And then I saw them at the races.I saw Jeremy at Leadville.Emory out there racing the mountains himself.Then Jeremy lining up at Run Rabbit Run.That's when it clicked:They aren't just building products for ultrarunners.They ARE ultrarunners.In this episode, we dive into:• Jeremy's journey from addiction and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail to crushing 100-milers like Run Rabbit Run, Bear 100, Cruel Jewel, and Rim to River• Emory's path from 300-lb college football lineman to Leadville, Wasatch, High Lonesome, and The Bear• What 100-mile racing teaches you about life, fatherhood, and staying present• The biggest mistakes ultrarunners make in long races• How to balance business, family, and high-level training• Why they built Hyperlite differently (and what was broken in endurance nutrition)• The philosophy behind simple fueling: 100g carbs, 1,000mg sodium — done right• Building a brand that actually reflects trail cultureThis one is raw.It's real.And it's about more than just nutrition.It's about identity, resilience, and building something that actually matters.If you care about ultras, performance, community, and pushing your limits — this one will fire you up.Let's ramble on.SHOW LINKS:Register for our race, The Desert Peak Ultra 100K + 50K at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Caraway's non-toxic cookware to optimize your health and train stronger and get 10% off your order by going to ⁠carawayhome.com/everydayultra⁠Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠going to the link here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 20% off TrainingPeaks premium to track and analyze your training date by using the code EVERYDAYULTRA at this link here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4qJDETM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playonrelief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bearbuttwipes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Janji apparel and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janji.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Create running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠footpathapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Hyperlyte on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hyperlyteliquidperformance/

February 19th, 2026

Salt Lake City native Marcus Caston grew up in the Wasatch, developing a passion for ski racing. After a stint as an aspiring alpine ski racer with the Snowbird race team, he found his pathway skiing big mountains around the world, becoming a star of Warren Miller films and beyond. Today, Caston is a professional skier and content creator who promotes appreciation for the art of skiing through his creative expression and athletic performance. On a quest to find the perfect turn, Caston looks for the unique coalescence of light, terrain, and snow. The Return of the Turn series, which he produces and stars in follows him on this journey, finding impeccable turns in every corner of the ski world. Today, you can find Marcus skiing around the Wasatch. His skiing is all about rhythm and flow, and if you're not sure what that looks like, take a few tram laps at Snowbird, and you'll probably find out. 

Salt Lake City native Marcus Caston grew up in the Wasatch, developing a passion for ski racing. After a stint as an aspiring alpine ski racer with the Snowbird race team, he found his pathway skiing big mountains around the world, becoming a star of Warren Miller films and beyond. Today, Caston is a professional skier and content creator who promotes appreciation for the art of skiing through his creative expression and athletic performance. On a quest to find the perfect turn, Caston looks for the unique coalescence of light, terrain, and snow. The Return of the Turn series, which he produces and stars in follows him on this journey, finding impeccable turns in every corner of the ski world. Today, you can find Marcus skiing around the Wasatch. His skiing is all about rhythm and flow, and if you're not sure what that looks like, take a few tram laps at Snowbird, and you'll probably find out. 

Send a textHappy Valentine's Day to the Wasatch! On today's episode, I'll interview Derek Cragun, a mental health therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and avid backcountry skier about one of the more interesting topics I've covered on the Salt Lake Snowcast. Skiing with the person you love can be amazing...and also challenging at times. Derek and I will talk about tips and tricks for improving the backcountry experience between you and your spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, significant other, ski partner who you have a crush on, etc. I've heard a lot of people make some jokes about this topic over the years and it was refreshing to hear from a professional about why this is actually such an important topic. It's an episode that's relevant to everyone and you don't want to miss it!There's a lot to be excited about if you look at the weather forecast. With the door wide open for snow, it feels like Winter has finally decided to make an appearance. With changing conditions comes uncertainty so be cautious heading into the next active period of weather. Shoutout to SkiMo Co. for being an amazing partner this Winter. They just helped the Snowcast and Wasatch Backcountry Alliance put on the first Close Calls Forum and were fantastic hosts to a well attended event. We hope to see you at the next one!

This week, Cristina Regalado joins the Trail Network Podcast. Cristina is a recent recipient of a Gu-supported entry into WSER and a fixture in the Salt Lake City trail scene, tirelessly working for increased inclusion on the trails with Women of the Wasatch and Wasatch Trails Collective.On this episode, Cristina shares what lining up at the Western States Endurance Run this summer means to her, not just as an athlete, but as someone deeply committed to expanding access to trails and ultrarunning for underrepresented communities.She reflects on the power of community, the importance of representation in trail running, and how showing up as her full self has shaped both her running and her advocacy.Cristina also shares a few organizations she loves that are doing meaningful work to make trail running more inclusive. One standout is The Active Joe, a Texas-based group taking intentional steps toward access and equity, including offering race manuals in Spanish, partnering with the Trail Mix Fund to help athletes from marginalized backgrounds access races, and actively celebrating women while working toward equal start lines.This episode is edited and produced by the Sandy Boy Productions.A big shout out to our sponsor Precision Fuel and Hydration. Go to pfandh.com to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday night's council meeting, Wasatch details plans for new emergency services grant and 2026 legislative proposals that could impact the county, an overview of Tourism Day on Capitol Hill with Natalie Randall from the Utah Office of Tourism and Film and an update on the Utah Olympic Park's plans for opening ceremony watch party and other events during the 2026 Winter Games.

This episode of The Big Rab Show Podcast is dedicated to the memory of good friend Jeff Mann.  Welcome to the Big Rab Show Podcast.  In this our 472nd Episode we have another in our Meet The Band series.  We meet the Wasatch & District Pipe Band from Utah.  Check out their website - http://www.wdpb.org/index.html We also have an amazing interview with musicians from Northern Ireland involved in the historic Gordon Duncan Tribute pipe band and the Live n Well at 30 concert at Celtic Connections. All this plus we catch up on all the latest news and views from around the piping scene. Don't forget we have lots of amazing backstage videos, and audio recordings, exclusive interviews, episodes of Big Rab Show Plus! and loads more to share with you on there, so click support and get your hands on all this extra stuff!!   Email us now - bigrabshow@gmail.com Support us  www.patreon.com/BigRabShow   We are the show for the piping folk, reflecting everything to do with the bag piping world. Feel free to message us on Facebook and on Twitter and let us know what you would like to hear on the show, as well just to let us know that you're listening. Our live show continues to broadcast live every week on Fuse FM Ballymoney on Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm (uk time) be sure to check it out. Thank you to our very kind sponsors, G1 Reeds. If you would be interested in sponsoring the show, please do get in touch.  Or help support us via our Patreon page.   www.thebigrabshow.com www.facebook.com/TheBigRabShow www.twitter.com/bigrabshow bigrabshow@gmail.com

Andrew is a professor at UVU with a PhD in bioenergetics. In this episode, we go over his research done at the Wasatch 100 determining how many calories the runners actually burn throughout the effort. We go into into fueling for different distances and intensities as well. Here is the link to the study referenced: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40239961/I hope you enjoy this one!

Vote on the Jeffrey Awards: https://forms.gle/zC29GEAgUJBKNn8T6I brought the cowboy hat out for this one, because Month of Jeff needed full giddy up vibes. Jeff “Bronco Billy” Browning is back, and we go everywhere: Cocodona's weird and wonderful rise into a spectator cult phenomenon, the tiny weather window that makes that race possible, and what it feels like when you are having one of those perfect days in a hundred.Jeff talks about his best races ever (including a scorching San Diego 100 and a 19:33 at Wasatch), and what actually made them click, training blocks, timing, and yes, a little luck. We also get nerdy and practical with an underrated, overrated, properly rated game, covering trail super shoes (carbon on trail, and why the foam matters more), heat training, speedwork for ultra runners (hello zone 3), and why you have to practice race nutrition in training if you want race day to feel automatic.Then we time travel to the early 2000s when ultra gear was basically a fishing vest era, handheld bottles ruled, poles were not a thing, and race nutrition was gels, S-caps, and hope. Jeff shares how mentorship and group long runs shaped the scene back then, and why adventure running and storytelling still matter more than a stat on a results page.We also get into the realities of long efforts and sleep deprivation, including why Jeff would choose self-supported if he goes long again (less complaining, more problem solving). And yes, there are animal stories, including some genuinely terrifying mountain lion encounters, plus the lightning strike moment at Hardrock that led to one of the most ultrarunning reasons ever to change your earrings.To close it out, Jeff breaks down how he made hundreds work while raising a family, with a simple framework: flexible training, non-negotiable family time, and getting creative with when long runs happen. We finish with what is next, some training races, Cocodona, a Western States swing, and the itch to do more adventure style projects.Sponsors: Janji, Garage Grown Gear, CS CoffeeChapters00:00 Introduction and Background05:48 Cocodona 250: Growth and Popularity08:38 Memorable Races and Personal Bests11:51 The Mental and Physical Toll of Long Distances14:44 Self-Supported vs. Supported Racing17:48 The Shift in Running Focus: Adventure vs. Competition20:55 The Importance of Storytelling in Running23:51 Training Insights: Speedwork and Nutrition28:29 Preparing for Race Day: The Importance of Training Camps30:00 Evolution of Gear: Trends from the Early 2000s33:09 Nutrition and Hydration: Lessons from the Past35:46 The Social Aspect of Ultra Running: Mentorship and Community39:43 From Hobby to Career: The Journey of an Ultra Runner42:36 Race Directing: The Challenges and Rewards45:42 Wildlife Encounters: Stories from the Trail55:18 Balancing Family Life and Ultra Running56:10 Balancing Work and Family Life59:00 Creating Quality Family Time01:02:58 Navigating Technology and Family Connections01:03:50 The Story Behind the Earrings01:10:13 Future Plans and Upcoming Races01:18:39 Introduction and Community Connection01:22:40 The Importance of Supportive Relationships01:26:49 Fostering a Positive CommunitySubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside

Big news from Singletrack and Massif Running — we are the new owners and race directors of the Antelope Island Buffalo Run. Sign up here.One of Utah's most iconic trail races, the Buffalo Run has been a cornerstone of the Wasatch trail running community for nearly 20 years. Founded by longtime race director Jim Skaggs, the event has always been about more than racing — it's been a spring running party, a reunion, and a race that welcomes everyone from first-timers to lifelong ultrarunners.In this episode, Finn Melanson is joined by Singletrack producer Scott Hickenlooper to share:* Why Singletrack/Massif Running decided to take over the Buffalo Run* What will stay the same — and what will evolve — under new ownership* The history and legacy of the event on Antelope Island* Course details, races distances, and why this is one of the fastest and most unique trail races in the Mountain West* How this fits into Singletrack's long-term vision for trail running in UtahRegistration is officially open for 2026 Antelope Island Buffalo Run! Sign up here.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website (bit.ly/3JVNIbL) to get 30% off your purchase. Support the show

A Utah father's “family hike” up the steep and strenuous Broads Fork Trail in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest turned into a horrific, life-threatening ordeal for his three young children when he refused to turn back as a storm rolled in, ultimately leaving them exposed, injured, and stranded overnight at high elevation. Search-and-rescue crews later found the children hypothermic and unresponsive, and investigators uncovered disturbing details, including the father ignoring repeated warnings, pushing the kids toward a nearly 9-mile summit, and even leaving his 8-year-old to perform CPR on her brother in the dark. This episode breaks down the timeline, the rescue, and the shocking decisions that turned a mountain trail into a nightmare.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook  Sources:https://www.ksl.com/article/51411042/extremely-selfish-dad-charged-with-taking-young-kids-on-dangerous-hike-that-ended-in-a-rescue https://gephardtdaily.com/local/father-who-took-children-on-mountain-hike-in-snowstorm-arrested-for-alleged-child-torture-intentional-abuse/ https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/father-big-cottonwood-hiker-missing-toture/amp/https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/northern-utah/utah-father-who-went-missing-with-3-children-on-hike-charged-with-child-torture-abuseources:

Send us a textThe view from a razorback ridge can change your life—and your training. We invited Robin Vieira Brower, one of the few American women racing the Skyrunner World Series, to unpack how she built a season across Austria and Ireland, what “sea to sky” truly demands, and why skyrunning needs a bigger footprint in the U.S. Robin shares a refreshingly candid path from college soccer to technical mountain running, the exact workouts that paid off on steep grades, and the mindset shift required when weather cancels races the day before the start.We dig into the nuts and bolts—heart rate based training, base-building through winter, and the intervals that translate directly to efficient climbing and controlled descending. Robin also opens up about running a creative studio while racing internationally, turning storytelling into a strength instead of a distraction. We compare skyrunning with Golden Trail and UTMB, talk through ISF standards that protect the sport's identity, and spotlight the best U.S. gateways for “real sky” skills: Cirque Series venues, The Rut, Alyeska, and the Wasatch. Expect practical insights on gear, travel, and course selection, plus honest talk about representation and how to support more women on technical terrain.If you've wondered how to break into skyrunning—or just want to understand why switchbacks are sometimes optional in Europe—this conversation delivers a clear map and plenty of motivation. Tap play, then tell us which course you'd race first. If you're enjoying the show, follow Robin at @mindfullyrobin, subscribe, and leave a quick review to help more mountain athletes find us.Follow Robin on IG - @mindfullyrobinContact Robin on her website - mindfullyrobin.comFollow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!

Send us a textWhat happens when a Nordic engine meets Wasatch steeps and a taste for big objectives? We sit down with pro skier and trail runner Mali Noyes to trace the throughline from Sun Valley ski kid to freeride competitor to ultra podium threat, and the conversation is packed with sharp takeaways you can use right away.Mali unpacks the modern mountain athlete's toolkit: how backcountry ski touring builds unmatched muscular endurance, why Speedgoat rewards poles and patience at altitude, and how pacing transforms “survival” into a strong finish. We go inside freeride fundamentals—venue scouting, judging criteria, and the fast-and-fluid style that actually scores—then zoom out to the career reality where athletes must be storytellers, producers, and community builders. Mali shares how she approaches YouTube with authenticity over polish, using simple tools to bring people into the raw, decision-heavy world of snow, lines, and risk.We dig into UTMB ambitions, comparing CCC's runnable rhythm with the power-hike nature of Speedgoat, and why the Wasatch is a near-perfect training ground for European profiles. Mali is candid about nerve pain and the grind of messy injuries, emphasizing critical PT, hip and core rebuilding, and data that supports intuition—heart rate, lactate, HRV, and truly easy recovery days. The capstone is The Shooting Gallery: skiing all 93 steep Wasatch lines in 47 days. It's a masterclass in logistics, avalanche judgment, partner management, and mental endurance, stacking over 300,000 feet of vert while staying sharp enough to make clean choices day after day.If you care about mountain performance, women's representation in snowsports, or the craft of turning adventures into stories that matter, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share this episode with a training partner, and leave a quick review to help more mountain athletes find the show.Follow Mali on IG - @malinoyesFollow Mali's Adventures on Youtube ! - @MaliNoyesFollow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!

In this very special edition of Supply Chain Decoded, we are honored to sit down with not one, but three titans of the industry: Eddie, David, and Kenny Lund. Recorded during their annual family hunting trip, the brothers join Jenni to pull back the curtain on the legacy of their father, Allen Lund, and the groundbreaking values that shaped a freight empire. We dive deep into their new book, Be Good: The Allen Lund Story, which chronicles how Allen transitioned from rescuing a friend at C.H. Robinson to pioneering the modern brokerage model. From the cinematic "Wasatch fire" moment that redefined Allen's faith and purpose to the "Monday Night Therapy" sessions that helped the family pen this history, this episode is about much more than moving freight. Join us as we decode the heart of a family business that prioritizes drivers, treats employees like kin, and famously voted "not to participate" in a recession. In this episode, we cover: • The Origin Story: How Allen Lund's early days and a "baptism by fire" led to the creation of a logistics powerhouse. • The Matriarch: The critical, often unsung role Kathy Lund played in building the company's benefits and culture. • Old School vs. New School: Why the Lunds believe AI should never replace the human relationship and the lost art of talking to drivers. • The Secret Sauce: Decoding the Lund legacy in one simple, powerful line: "Be good, work hard, go to mass". Whether you're looking to decode the origins of the modern freight brokerage or simply want to hear a story about a family that continues to bet on relationships over algorithms, this episode is a must-listen. Be sure to pick up a copy of "Be Good: The Allen Lund Story" to experience the full legacy. And as Allen himself always said at the end of a call instead of goodbye—be good. -- Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

The true story of the Donner Party—cannibalism and survival in the Sierra Nevada. In winter 1846–1847, nearly 90 pioneers were snowbound at Truckee/Donner Lake after betting on the Hastings Cutoff and losing critical weeks in the Wasatch Mountains and Great Salt Lake Desert. What followed—starvation, the Forlorn Hope snowshoe escape, and cannibalism—became America's most infamous saga of westward migration.This documentary-style episode of Terrifying & True traces the route from Springfield, Illinois to the blizzards that sealed the pass by Nov 4, 1846, the collapse of order on the Humboldt, and the desperate rescue missions that fought 30-foot drifts, Starved Camp, and the scandal that haunted Lewis Keseberg for life.Inside this episodeThe “shortcut” that killed. Lansford Hastings pushes an untested route; weeks are lost in the Wasatch and on the salt flats.Pass closed, hope fading. Wagons reach Truckee Lake (Oct 31, 1846); an eight-day storm buries the Sierra Nevada by Nov 4.“Hungry times.” Cabins sink under snow; families boil rawhide and tallow as game vanishes and deaths mount.The Forlorn Hope. On Dec 16, fifteen leave on crude snowshoes; starvation, whiteout, and an unthinkable choice decide who lives.Rescues through hell. Relief parties attack the pass; John Stark drags children from Starved Camp two at a time.Aftermath & stigma. Keseberg, rumors, lawsuits—and the lasting warning from Virginia Reed: “Never take no cut-offs and hurry along as fast as you can.”A clear, date-driven reconstruction of choices, storms, and survival. We're telling that story tonight.

I'm joined by Katie “Wildy” Brown—former Arizona Trail self-supported record holder and fresh off the Millwood 100, a 102-mile Wasatch linkup with ~37,000 feet of vert designed by Jared Campbell. We break down what Millwood actually is (route, not race), why she started at night, when the wheels got wobbly on night two, and how crew and pacers changed the game. Katie talks RUFA, Salt Lake's inversion (and why you literally run through it), and lessons from the mostly self-supported Plains 100—moon dust, SAR checkpoints, and an asthma scare at mile 100. We get into toughness vs. speed, route finding with cliff-band consequences, French-fry aid, ER-nurse night shifts, trail names (Wildy!), and why the Wasatch keeps calling her back. Check out Millwood 100: https://runuphill.wordpress.com/2017/07/15/millwood-100-official-page/Follow Katie Brown: https://www.instagram.com/kaytebrownChapters00:00 Exploring the Millwood 100 Adventure08:18 The Journey of Preparation and Planning13:56 The Role of Support and Pacers19:54 Mental Resilience and Overcoming Challenges25:56 Reflections on Toughness and Personal Growth31:42 The Joy of Companionship in Racing37:05 Innovative Race Concepts45:53 Running Up for Air: A Unique Initiative50:56 Life Beyond Mormonism: A Personal Journey

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Salt Lake City for the Wasatch Speaker Series. Holly shares her experience from the event and what stood out in Buttigieg’s message.

A massive fire devastated a Millcreek neighborhood this weekend, displacing about 50 residents. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss. Plus, Utah gets an "F" for quality of life, documenting Wasatch wildlife, and Bear Lake milkshakes.  Resources and references: 'It's a mass tragedy.' Several Millcreek residents to be permanently displaced after fire [FOX 13] Salt Lake City was cited for weeds on land it owns in Millcreek days before mowing there sparked apartments fire [Salt Lake Tribune] Help residents displaced by the Millcreek fire. Top States for Business These states are America's worst for quality of life in 2025 [CNBC] Join us for 801 Day at the Gallivan Center on Friday, Aug. 1. RSVP here! Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tracy Aviary Workshopslc.com - use code CITYCAST for 20% off. Live Crude - Get $10 off your first CRUDE purchase with promo code CITYCASTSLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices