Podcasts about western states

In this episode I travel to the Azores, Portugal, on the island of Faial, to race in the Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail by Azores Trail Run which was established in 2014. I recorded the conversation post running the 25K race. I spoke with the race director Mário Leal, discussing the race, the experience of running in the Azores. It is a place where the runners run across incredible volcanic craters that formed the island. Plus we dive deeper into the history of the place and the historical passages of the ancient whalers that tell the story of this land and its people. This podcast accompanies the YouTube video which adds an extra layer of depth alongside this conversation. Click the following link to watch it. https://youtu.be/M40HX3vxJ8E Please note this video goes live May 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM BST The YouTube video shows the natural blue of the ocean to the vastness of green from its forests and fields, the black sands of the last volcanic eruption that grew this island, to the pallet of colours of the environment are just some of the great sights you will experience on this journey. The 25K race is called The Trail Ten Volcanoes. As the name indicates, it starts at spectacular volcanic calderas and passes, along 10 of the most important volcanoes of Capelo Peninsula's fissural alignment. Visually the biodiversity and geodiversity are a constant on this course. What was striking was the incredible landscapes of this peninsula, where a great part of the Azores endemic plants can be found in its natural state. This Capelinhos Volcano was last active 57 years old ago (2022) the terrain is formed mainly by volcanic matter. It ends at Porto do Comprido, at the sea level, on the main and largest whaling station of the Azores between 1940 and 1957. Personally I found the change from road to trails challenging mentally and physically, but I felt so rewarded, it is an amazing race that will stay with me for the right reasons, and I am keen to run it again in the future. Runners have the option of running these different distance races on the same event: Whalers' Great Route Ultra Trail: 118k Ultra Blue Island: 65k Marathon Faial Coast to Coast: 45k Ten Volcanoes Trail: 25k Mini Family Trail: 11k - Free for Kids under 16 For the 118K race for runners who complete the race within 26 hours, they will qualify to enter a lottery where the runners for Western States 100 Miler will be selected. This race takes place annually every May, so if you want to enter click this link. www.azorestrailrun.com ————————————————————— Episode 129 of A Runner's Life podcast is sponsored by Tracksmith, who actively represent and support the development of a runner's life in the running community. ————————————————————— Thank you to my patreons your help pays for editing, equipment and much more. If you value the content I deliver, please consider becoming a supporter of my podcast by donating via my patreon page. This helps me provide quality content. https://www.patreon.com/ARunnersLife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcus-brown9/support

A new report shows that Western states vary widely in how much federal public lands within their borders have been protected from extractive uses over the last decade – with some surprising discrepancies.

One of the toughest accomplishments to achieve in ultrarunning is securing a Golden Ticket spot to Western States 100 by placing in the top 2 of the Canyons 100K race. And today's guest recently accomplished that feat, even though the race was only his first 100K ever! Adam Peterman is a HOKA athlete who has been taking the ultrarunning world by storm over the last few years in his early career. He won the JFK 50 miler in 2021, nearly breaking a seemingly unreachable course record. And in this year, he took first place at the Canyons 100K race to secure his spot at Western States 100, where he will no doubt be a top contender to look out for in an already stacked field. And in this episode, we dive into Adam's approach to training and preparation for big races, how he tackles negative thoughts during the middle of a race or on training runs, and what he's focusing on going into Western States 100. Huge thank you to Adam for making this episode happen! Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampeterman_/?hl=en Check out Adam on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/46782302 Check out Hoka: Hoka.com Follow Joe on Instagram: @joecorcione

Ryan Sandes is a trail runner from Cape Town, South Africa. He is one of the most iconic ultrarunners of all time, having won the Leadville 100, Western States 100, Transgrancanaria and many other races around the world. He has been a long time friend and someone I've always admired in the sport. In April 2022, Ryan and Ryno Griesel completed a project called Navigate Lesotho -- a 1100km journey around this tiny African country.    Follow Ryan on IG   Navigate Lesotho   __________________________   Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear    Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products   Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test   _________________________   Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I'm chatting with Dr. Amy O'Hana about her book Beyond Burnout: What to Do When Your Work Isn't Working for You. Dr. Amy O'Hana is a licensed professional counselor in Oregon and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is a full-time professor of clinical mental health counseling at the University of Western States in Portland, OR, has been a full-time counselor educator for 18 years, manages her own private practice, and has been the director of two counseling training clinics. Amy's research interests are human potential and motivation, erotic intelligence (which is more about spirituality than sexuality), and integrative approaches in psychotherapy (spirit-body-mind). She is the author of two published books, When Your Child is Grieving: God's Hope and Wisdom for the Journey Toward Healing and Beyond Burnout: What To Do When Your Work Isn't Working For You. She writes every day – whether fiction and non-fiction, poetry, journaling, letters, or emails. When not writing, counseling or teaching, you can find Amy working on her fixer-upper, playing with her French bulldog Sunny, kayaking, or exploring the mountains of Central Oregon. Key Points from Our Conversation: Burnout is essentially a disconnection. It's a sense of dysregulated wholeness meaning you're fragmented in some way and disconnected from your purpose. 3 characteristics of burnout - a sense of emotional exhaustion, physical exhaustion, and loss of meaning Loss of meaning can result in unethical behavior that seems out of character with the person engaged in it. They have become so disconnected from themselves that they no longer perceive things rationally. It's easy to judge, but we can all become so exhausted that we disconnect from ourselves. Work is not a vocation. Stay-at-home moms experience burn out too. Being overbooked and burnt out can occur at the same time. When you're overbooked, you'll feel better once you change the environment. Burnout requires a process of reconnection. You can know you're burnt out if you notice changes on 3 levels - you're becoming more cynical, you notice weight gain or become more irritable, and you begin asking existential spiritual questions 5 intentions of burnout resolution - practice stillness so God can restore your soul. Step into the stillness of presence and connection. Seek connection with God, yourself, and work. Cultivate awareness of who you are, where you are, and where you want to be. Focus on who you are to be, not what you are to do. Move past doing to being by being intentional about fully connecting with the moment you're in instead of focusing on the end goal. When you notice a friend experiencing burnout, find a way to serve them. They may not even realize they're experiencing it, but it's serious. Give them grace while they navigate their disconnection. If you're experiencing burnout, the first step is acknowledging it. Slow down and understand it's a crisis, then attend to it. Let's Get Real Practical: Listen to the Talk Therapy Series about burnout Be present in the moment. Insert the "to be" in your to-do list. Connect with Amy: website | Instagram Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

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

Justin is a physician, trail runner, partner to Amanda Basham, and father of two. Justin also was Gabe Grunewald's partner up until she passed away from cancer in 2019. In this episode we talk about: -trying different race distances -balancing running with medical school and long work hours -learning from failure, overtraining and fatigue -ultra running and trail adventures -Justin's relationship with Gabe (Gabriele) Grunewald -being in the public eye and raising awareness of rare cancers -playing a supporting role -gratitude and not taking life for granted -grief and loss -building mental strength in running -the lure of Western States -loving the process more than the races -taking rest days -finding joy through giving to others -Boulder trail running -safety on the run -the human experience We mentioned Ladia Albertson-Junkans and you can hear from her on For The Long Run Episode 63. Ladia Albertson-Junkans: Running on Hope. Freedom Solar Power This episode is brought to you by Freedom Solar Power, the company I am using to go solar on my house. When I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process. Going solar isn't as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet. With no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one. Freedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, but there are plenty of other great options nationwide. Tracksmith Thank you to Tracksmith for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith just released their spring collection, and as the seasons shift yet again, I'm proud to continue this partnership with them. Tracksmith is a brand for committed runners like you and me. People who know that the best part of a busy day is squeezing in a workout. They offer products for training, racing, and rest days, which you know I'm a fan of, and create experiences that make running more rewarding, more connected, and more meaningful. Visit Tracksmith.com/forthelongrun to see some of my favorite pieces, and all orders with the code FORTHELONGRUN will receive free shipping, and 5% of your purchase amount will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation to help find a cure and support those living with Parkinsons. Hydrow Thank you to Hydrow for sponsoring this episode! Hydrow is an immersive workout experience, designed to bring the physical, mental, and emotional experience of on-water rowing, straight to your home. Hydrow workouts are quick, efficient and low impact. Rowing for just 20 minutes a day provides you with a full body workout, which engages 86% of your muscles major muscle groups. For context, cycling engages 44%. I've been enjoying my Hydrow to fit in bonus cardio that doesn't take much time at all, as even a 10-15 minute row feels like a solid workout. It's a fun experience to be able to row on familiar routes, or explore new ones. Head to https://hydrow.com/ to learn more, and use code FTLR100 for $100 off your order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support

Victoria Nieveen RD, LDN, IFNCP joined Jill Devine on this week's episode. Victoria's Bio: I am a Functional Nutrition dietitian who specializes in women's health. I graduated from Mizzou with my Bachelor's in Medical Dietetics, and currently a Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Master's student at the University of Western States. Today, I help women with absent or irregular cycles nourish their bodies and balance their hormones, so that they can conceive. Unlike conventional protocols, I use a whole-body approach and faith-based coaching to help my clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their cycles, and optimize their fertility. I use my experiences, both personally and professionally, to help women realize their story isn't over yet. God has more in store for them. This means trusting their body again, cultivating a positive relationship with food, achieving their healthy hormone goals, and integrating all forms of wellness into their lives. Here are some additional notes from the conversation: Book Resource: The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Follicular phase- the first day of your period to ovulation (first half of the cycle) Ovulation- time when the ovary releases an egg Luteal phase- time after ovulation until your next period (second half of the cycle) Website: https://vn-nutrition.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flo.fertilitynutrition Instagram: @flo.fertilitynutrition Two Kids and A Career Website: https://www.jilldevine.com/ Two Kids and A Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldevine/?hl=en Two Kids and A Career Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillDevineMedia/ Thank you to our sponsor: Elemental Esthetics

Clare Gallagher is a professional ultra trail runner and environmental activist who has won the Leadville 100 and Western States 100 mile races. She's also set FKTs on the Zion Traverse and the Joshua Tree Traverse.    The way she uses her platform and running to raise awareness and drive change sets her apart. She's a deep thinker and a writer who explores the intersection of running and mindfulness and our connection to the landscapes we're in. The conversation explores running mindfully, keeping other pursuits while running competitively, and using media of all forms with intention.

Erin and Adam sat down with co-hosts Jessica and Greg for a post race interview after Canyons 100k presented by UTMB after we had spoken to them right before the race live at the Auburn Aid Station. First we started with some exciting news about Erin's return to racing (hint: it went great!) as she prepares for an overseas foray to CCC this fall. We can't wait to follow her progress there!Then we talked to Adam about his course record-setting win at Canyons 100k which earned him both a Golden Ticket and an automatic entry into Western States 2022 as well as an entry into CCC. We got a chance to hear more about his decision process, as Western States would be his first 100 miler following his first 100k race at Canyons.We're very excited for both of them wish them all the best for the 2022 season!Erin's return to racing at Mt. Sentinel: http://competitivetiming.com/results/2022/225038GAdam's Canyons 100k post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvOXnzFIW2/---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

Greg and Jessica sat down with Manouch Shirvanioun while Mike was on course at the Cocadona 250 race in Arizona. Manouch is an ultrarunning fixture in the Auburn area and has a great resumé of race finishes at all distances including Western States in 2018. He is currently training for another Western States attempt in June, and he's a new age category. We talked about his childhood in Iran, how beer got him into running, his mentors along the way as he discovered ultrarunning, his volunteer work with the Canyon Keepers in the Auburn area and much, much more! Join us for this motivating and insightful interview with Manouch.Manouch Shirvanioun's Results (ultrasignup.com)The Canyon Keepers---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

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Kia ora e te whānau..This week on the podcast Eugene speaks with Hayden Hawks. Hayden is a professional runner based in Utah who famously won the first trail ultra he entered, the Speed Goat 50km in 2016. For those that know, this is not just any race. Hayden has a clutch of other races including JFK 50 Mile in a course record in 2020, Black Canyon 2020, UTMB CCC in 2017 in a course record. He recently won the Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica too. Apart from life as a professional athlete, Hayden is an exercise science graduate, loves to go on riding adventures, and is a father and husband. Eugene had a deep dive into his training methods - and, importantly, recovery - we talked about the idea that US male athletes seem to have a thing about UTMB, which Hayden pushes back on quite strongly. Importantly, too, (for Matt) they discuss whether Hayden will be rocking his mustache when he lines up at Western States in June to get some revenge for last year when he was running in second until mile 92 until things went south. Enjoy!--- --- --- Episode Links Hayden Hawks Home Hayden Hawks Instagram Hoka Coros UnivedSOS HydrationSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Jared Hazen is a professional mountain ultra trail runner for Salmon based in Flagstaff, AZ.Jared joins the podcast to talk about his 3rd place finish at the 2022 Canyons 100K, his golden ticket to the Western States 100 this June, as well as much more. We also talk about his entry in the sport at a relatively young age, his sponsorship change earlier this year, what it's like being a full-time ultra runner, what his long-term goals are in the sport, and what it's been like being a part of the Coconino Cowboys.Timestamps:(0:38) - early thoughts on the 2022 Western States 100(1:45) - ultimate goals at Western States(3:30) - his mindset at 19 deciding to go all-in on ultrarunning(5:47) - early influences in the sport(7:35) - persistence making running the main thing(9:30) - whether he still subscribes to his early running philosophies(11:20) - whether he would ever consider doing a road marathon(12:52) - the story behind how he met Jim Walmsley(14:45) - Coconino Cowboys reflections(18:39) - reflecting on a couple years of racing struggles(24:38) - working with Jason Koop now(27:57) - whether he enjoys being coached(29:14) - what prompted the sponsors change from Hoka to Salomon(33:32) - what it's like ultrarunning full-time(39:18) - how he chooses races, thoughts on specialization(42:41) - confidence for the Canyons 100K(44:49) - Canyons 100K analysis(50:04) - reflecting on running 14:26 at the 2019 Western States 100(52:09) - Is 13:59 possible at Western States?(53:24) - lessons for Western States(56:15) - miscellaneous questionsLinks:Follow Jared on InstagramFollow Jared on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:TBDSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

Jazmine Lowther is a mountain ultra trail runner based in Nelson, BC.She recently set a course record at the 2022 Canyons 100K and punched her ticket to the Western States 100 this June.In addition to race analysis and expectations for her summer slate of racing (which also includes UTMB-CCC), we get to know her background as a mountain sports athlete, what it's like to live and train in Nelson, what her long-term goals in ultrarunning are, how she thinks about racing, philosophical musings, climate change activism and much more. Timestamps:(1:24) - living and training in Nelson, BC(2:49) - training partners in Nelson(4:53) - where to ski, run, climb in Nelson(8:26) - explaining the Valhalla Traverse(10:02) - her background in mountain sports(16:02) - mountain sports influences(20:44) - going all in one one sport versus practicing multi-sport(23:52) - the ultimate goals, the end game with ultrarunning(25:00) - not feeling 100% heading into Canyons 100K(28:15) - racing style at Canyons 100K(30:43) - whether she is a leader or a follower(33:48) - challenges of racing Western States and CCC this summer(34:26) - initial thoughts on Western States(36:01) - confidence in her abilities (37:43) - whether he Canyons performance changes her goals(41:21) - professional career in biology(45:47) miscellaneous questions Links:Follow Jazmine on InstagramFollow Jazmine on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#46 - Golden Ticket Talks | Taylor Nowlin, Black Canyon 100K 4th Place Female#32 - Golden Ticket Talks | Marianne Hogan, Bandera 100K 1st Place Female#21 - Dave Stevens | Run Rabbit Run, Winter Training, Canadian Trail Running SceneSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

Leah Yingling is a professional trail runner for Salomon based in Salt Lake City, UT.In addition to preparation for the Canyons 100K, her race analysis, and expectations for Western States in June, we also talk about her multi-year odyssey for a golden ticket, how she is able to perform so consistently in such an unpredictable sport, what its like having a life partner that is just as passionate about ultrarunning, the benefits of training on the Wasatch Front, and more.Timestamps:(1:35) - the multi-year quest for the golden ticket(2:44) - what it feels like to hit big ultrarunning milestones and to reset goals(4:10) - introduction to ultrarunning(6:47) - collegiate ultrarunning teams (7:15) - why Leah moved to Salt Lake City(8:57) - why Salt Lake is a great place to be a trail runner(11:03) - the consistency of Leah's ultrarunning results(14:38) - the benefits of being dialed on the logistical side of the sport(19:44) - lessons applied from the 2021 Canyons 100K(22:40) - developing the confidence to race strategically(25:29) - comparing the last 10 miles of her race at Bandera to her race at Canyons(29:49) - takeaways from the 2022 Canyons 100K(32:11) - expectations for Western States(33:34) - how she will train for Western States in Salt Lake(35:36) - early thoughts on the women's field at Western States this year(38:12) - ultrarunning career goals outside of Western States(40:40) - the benefits of having a life partner that is equally stoked about ultrarunning(45:31) - her “why” for ultrarunning(48:30) - miscellaneous questionsLinks:Follow Leah on InstagramFollow Leah on StravaLeah's interview on IRunFarLeah's interview on Ultrarunner PodcastAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#63 - Addie Bracy | Mental Training For Ultrarunning#42 - Sarah Cummings | Wasatch Trail Scene, Brooks Running, JFK 50, Lessons From Injury#37 - Corrine Malcolm | State Of The Sport, Ultra Running CommentarySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

In conversation with Nattu Natraj, the first known person of Indian origin to do Badwater 135, a tough grueling ultra foot race. The Badwater marathon is 135 miles of hell in 140F temperatures. From Death Valley to Mt. Whitney. It gets so hot that shoes melt on asphalt. Therefore, the runners often seek solace on the white strips on the side of the road, where it is relatively less hot. To prep for Badwater, Nattu completed the Marathon Des Sables. Marathon des Sables, or MdS, (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon)[1] is a six-day, 251 km (156 mi)[2] ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. This multi-day race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth. Additionally, Nattu has completed over 150 ultras including the Western States 100 and Hurt 100. Nattu and his wife Karen Bonnett Natraj ( Episode 92) are active members of the ultra community inspiring many to lead a healthy lifestyle. 0:00 Intro and background 6:22 Flashback to where it all started 11:23 Choosing the Badwater 135 as a goal 13:08 Doing the Marathon des Sables to qualify for Badwater 17:03 The beginners mistake at Marathon des sables 23:54 How to train for Marathon des sables 28:35 Prepping and Running the Badwater 135 33:12 How do grueling ultras change you 38:38 Motivations change with age 41:00 The western states 44:33 Finishing the most challenging Ultra, The Hurt 100 47:03 Food choices in ultra 52:30 The top 3 tips 54:24 What's next in the horizon 57:36 The Fun Q&A round

Adam Peterman is a professional trail runner for Hoka based in Missoula, MT.This past weekend, Adam set a new course record at the Canyons 100K in Auburn, CA. In addition to race analysis and reflection on the big decision he has to make this week either accepting entry to Western States or instead focusing on UTMB-CCC later this summer, we discuss many aspects of his background, overall running life, and rapid ascension in the sport of mountain ultra trail running.Timestamps:(2:41) - what it's like having a partner who is also an accomplished trail runner(4:56) - working with and being mentored by Mike Foote over the years(7:56) - whether he would ever consider full-time ultrarunning(10:53) - motivations for getting into ultrarunning following career at UC Boulder(13:14) - whether he is influencing friends in the road and track ranks to convert(16:07) - why he went under the radar in 2019 and 2020 despite sub ultra trail running success(19:06) - whether he intended to race Canyons from start to finish(20:13) - whether he expected to share miles with fellow front runners(23:46) - whether he practices mental skills in the leadup to races(28:32) - biggest takeaways from Canyons 100K experience(30:18) - how he think about moving up in race distance(32:53) - whether he is leaning towards Western States or CCC right now(34:57) - whether he will race in a similar style at these future events(37:30) - which race (WSER or CCC) best suits his skillset(41:52) - whether he anticipated all this success when he first entered the sport(43:09) - whether he thinks a lot about being the best, being one of the best(45:47) - envisioning a Strava segment world tour(46:58) - what the next few years might look like for Adam(49:13) - going for a road marathon PB at some point(51:11) - his "why" for ultrarunningLinks:Follow Adam on InstagramFollow Adam on Strava"Let Your Mind Run" by Deena KastorAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy: #54 - Garrett Heath | Switch To Trail Running, Pro Lifestyle, Running Teams, Brooks BeastsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

Jazmine Lowther of Nelson, BC fresh off of her Golden Ticket win at The Canyons 100, chats with us about her short yet epic journey as an ultra runner. With a history deep in endurance sports including alpine climbing, skiing and soccer, Jazmine is relatively new on the scene but has already carved out an impressive place at races such as Run Rabbit Run and Chuckanut 50k. To her utter disbelief, she led the women at Canyons off the start and never let it go. She went into the race believing that the Golden Ticket for Western States was for a 2023 entry and learned afterwards that she would be again toeing the line in California in just over 2 months! Before that, Jazmine is taking on an Everest Challenge - achieving vert in excess of 9,000 metres, in the hopes of raising $1000 or more for one of her favourite causes, protecting the ecosystems where she lives and trains. You can support her efforts by donating and/or joining her! More information here:   You can follow Jazmine on Instagram here - jazminerosalynn Jazmines Everest Challenge here - Everest Challenge   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel at GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter Check out GRR Pinterest here: GRRPinterest Support us on Patreon here: GRRPatreon    

In this episode, we talk with the 4th place male finisher at the 2022 Canyons 100K, Rod Farvard.Rod is based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. In addition to race analysis and expectations for the Western States in June, we also talk about his background in ultrarunning, his former life on the competitive triathlon scene, how he thinks about training, and much more. Timestamps:(1:09) - Initial thoughts on the golden ticket experience(3:52) - Getting into ultrarunning at age 19(6:27) - Experience in the competitive triathlon world(7:48) - Triathlon influences that carry over to ultrarunning(10:59) - How ultrarunning is trending towards being more calculated(14:54) - Thoughts on multi-sport training for ultras(17:10) - Living and training in Santa Barbara and Mammoth Lakes(22:43) - Rod's history of chasing golden tickets(25:38) - Changes in race strategy over the years(27:06) - Canyons 100K analysis(38:41) - Preparing for the Western States-UTMB double(40:35) - Biggest takeaways from the Canyons 100K(41:48) - Lessons from DNFing Western States in 2021(49:30) - Rod's why for ultrarunning(51:52) - What else Rod has changed his mind about in ultrarunning over the yearsLinks:Follow Rod on InstagramFollow Rod on StravaAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#31 - Dani Moreno | Sub Ultra Trail Racing, Golden Trail Series, Overcoming Burnout, Female ParticipationSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

La Western States 100 se déroulera en Californie dans deux mois et la Québécoise Marianne Hogan y participera, après l'obtention d'un Golden Ticket grâce à sa victoire à la Bandera 100k en janvier dernier. Pour cette troisième partie de notre série d'épisodes sur sa préparation, Marianne me parle d'acclimatation, autant à la chaleur qu'à l'altitude. L'une des particularités de la Western States est la chaleur intense dans les canyons californiens, qui dépasse souvent les 40°C. Par contre, on oublie souvent que la première partie de la course se déroule en altitude, avec des passages à plus de 2 000 mètres. Toutes ces variables nécessitent une acclimatation, et Marianne me raconte sa préparation. On aborde également une blessure à la cheville qui l'incommode depuis quelques semaines, ainsi que son récent voyage au Pérou. Une discussion passionnante avec une athlète de qui on peut tous et toutes apprendre! Bonne écoute.Pour écouter la deuxième partie d'En route vers Western States, à l'épisode 83, c'est par ici.Pour écouter la première partie d'En route vers Western States, à l'épisode 77, c'est par ici.Pour écouter le premier passage de Marianne au balado, à l'épisode 29, c'est par ici.CréditsPhoto : Alexandra Côté-DurrerDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2022

This week, we chat with Clare Gallagher.  Does she need an introduction? We think not. Clare is an accomplished ultra-runner, with wins that include UTMB's CCC 100k, Leadville 100 mile and Western States 100 mile. We discuss not only her life as a runner and finding ultra running, but also how to choose the authentic path and continually find joy and gratitude in the process. We also go deep with Clare about her environmental advocacy and have some real talk about what each of us can do to help make the world a better place.  

“We knew how to set up a course you know. We knew how to go out and mark a trail. We knew how to do that from horses. So when we were given the reigns to take the run and launch it on our own, we called on all our endurance riding friends.” Shannon Weil is the author of Strike Along Trot and historian on the Western States Trail. Hear about her endurance horse riding, learn about the history of the Tevis Cup, the history of the Western States 100 Endurance Run, how the run buckle came into existence, and the birth of the Western States Trail museum. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. XOSKIN show code: Road Dog Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.xoskin.us Squirrel's Nut Butter https://squirrelsnutbutter.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoglistener Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Oz Pearlman is one of the most sought after mentalists in the world. He developed an interest in magic at a young age and what started as a hobby ended up becoming a lifelong passion. After a couple of years spent working on Wall Street, Oz decided to pursue his dream and become a full time entertainer. He has now been dazzling audiences with his mind reading ability for over two decades! Oz amazed the country on TV's #1 rated show, America's Got Talent. Week after week, he performed mind blowing mentalism routines never seen before and quickly became a fan favorite, winning third place out of thousands of acts. His client list reads like a who's who of politicians, professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies. Oz's other television appearances have aired on both national and international networks, including dozens of appearances on the TODAY Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Harry Connick Jr. Show, Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, CNBC Squawk Box, ABC World News, ESPN, CNBC, NFL Network, Bravo, Fox Business and many more. In 2018, he joined an elite few, including David Blaine and David Copperfield, to have their own TV special on a major national network. Oz Knows aired on NBC multiples times to rave reviews. The following year he won an Emmy Award for that special. When he isn't blowing the minds of audiences around the world, Oz is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100 and Spartathlon. He takes great pride in his marathon PR of 2:23:52 and has won dozens of races throughout the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Join host John Kabateck in this most fascinating discussion with Cathy Reheis-Boyd. The President & CEO of the Western States Petroleum Assn. Having been with the organization for nearly 40 years, her wealth of knowledge, experience and history clearly shine through. This is not only a discussion of bad public policy but one of the history of petroleum issues in the state as well as the outlook for the future. It's not all bleak but there are some definite hurdle to overcome. This is a must listen for any small business that relies on fuel in any way as the voice of the small business operator needs to be heard. Learn more about The Western States Petroleum Assoc by visiting www.wspa.org To learn more about the NFIB visit www.nfib.com/CA

Patrick (Paddy) was a high level ultra endurance bike racer competing nationally and internationally before switching gears to ultra running.   2015 was a turning point for Paddy when on a training ride he hit a tree and broke his back and neck.  With a remarkable recovery, he switched sports to ultra running taking on the Canadian Death Race and winning The Lost Soul 200k.   We chat with Paddy about his early days as a rider and his 6 year journey to Western States 100. Here is Paddy...   You can follow Paddy on Instagram here - paddyatpurcell   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel at GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter Check out GRR Pinterest here: GRRPinterest Support us on Patreon here: GRRPatreon

I am joined once again by frequent co-host Brett Hornig to preview the last race of the 2022 Golden Ticket Series - the Canyons 100K - taking place in Auburn, CA this coming weekend. We cover what's it going to take to be successful, the likely conditions on race day, analysis of the men's and women's fields, and our golden ticket predictions. Let's go! Timestamps:(1:59) - Canyons 100K hype(3:27) - An opportunity for the new generation of ultrarunners(6:03) - Is this one of the deepest/most competitive American races ever?(10:40) - How this race might unfold, what it will take to win or podium(24:28) - Analyzing the training of top competitors(28:42) - Projected course conditions(34:31) - Men's field analysis and predictions(54:03) - Women's field analysis and predictionsAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas#53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If#43  - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time UltrarunningSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

Brittany Peterson is a Minnesota native who has been running since Junior High School. She has been in Idaho for the past 12 years, which is where her ultra-running and mountain running really took off post-collegiately. She has run professionally for Nike Trail since 2018 while she also balances a career as an occupational therapist teaching at a university. Brittany and her partner, Cody, enjoy traveling, running with their dogs and exploring the mountains in their backyard. They put on a Technical Mountain Running camp each year to share their passion and expertise in off-trail, mountain running. Brittany enjoys all distances, but particularly enjoys the 100k distance, where you can incorporate speed, while still having to problem solve any type of situation that may arise during an ultra-distance event. She has finished 2nd and 4th at the Western States Endurance Run in northern California and was the 4th top female in the 2021 Ultra Runner of the Year ranking.  We had so much fun chatting with Brittany.  We talk about the transition from road to mountain running and the importance of keeping it fun.  We discuss how she balances working and running as a professional athlete. Brittany gives some great advice on this topic.  We also had a great conversation about the struggle with comparison to other athletes. We are excited to watch Brittany this year at Western States.  Brittany is one of those people you instantly like.  We think you will enjoy getting to know her a little better. www.brittanypetersonruns.com/running-camps IG- @runhappyb

Ailsa MacDonald is a 41 year old ultrarunner who was born in Great Britain and raised in Nova Scotia.  She currently resides in Cochrane, AB and splits her time between Cochrane and Phoenix, AZ when she is not working two week shift rotations in northern Alberta as an Imperial Oil Plant Operator.  You first heard about Ailsa on this podcast when we interviewed her mother Morag in episode 72.  Ailsa has been an athlete all her life, competing at a high level in marathons, Ironman triathlons, and ultramarathon trail races.  As a relatively unknown ultrarunner at the time, she outright won her first 100 mile race at Sinister 7 in 2017.  Since then she placed 13th at Western States in 2018 and 6th at CCC at UTMB in 2019.  In this episode we discuss how working two week shift rotations and training in three very different geographic locations has worked to Ailsa's advantage, the influence her mother has had on her running success, the things she learned from her challenges at UTMB last summer, as well as her goals for 2022 which include a return to Western States! Ailsa runs for Saucony and we are super happy to welcome her on the show.Connect with Ailsa :Instagram: @ailsamacdonaldrunnerFacebook Resources we discussed in the episode:Our interview with Ailsa's mother, Morag McDonah: It's Never Too Late to Begin Favourite Mantra: Never stop moving forwardFavourite Place to Run: The mountains (The Rockies) and the desert (Arizona)Bucket List Race: To finish UTMBFavourite Running Book: Endure by Alex Hutchinson Favourite Post Run Indulgence: Beer and burgersConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)

Oz Pearlman is one of the most sought after mentalists in the world. He developed an interest in magic at a young age and what started as a hobby ended up becoming a lifelong passion. After a couple of years spent working on Wall Street, Oz decided to pursue his dream and become a full time entertainer. He has now been dazzling audiences with his mind reading ability for over two decades! Oz amazed the country on TV's #1 rated show, America's Got Talent. Week after week, he performed mind blowing mentalism routines never seen before and quickly became a fan favorite, winning third place out of thousands of acts. His client list reads like a who's who of politicians, professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies. Oz's other television appearances have aired on both national and international networks, including dozens of appearances on the TODAY Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Harry Connick Jr. Show, Rachael Ray, Dr. Oz, CNBC Squawk Box, ABC World News, ESPN, CNBC, NFL Network, Bravo, Fox Business and many more. In 2018, he joined an elite few, including David Blaine and David Copperfield, to have their own TV special on a major national network. Oz Knows aired on NBC multiples times to rave reviews. The following year he won an Emmy Award for that special. When he isn't blowing the minds of audiences around the world, Oz is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100 and Spartathlon. He takes great pride in his marathon PR of 2:23:52 and has won dozens of races throughout the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

Addie Bracy is a running coach, mental performance consultant, and professional trail runner for Nike based in Denver, CO. Addie recently published a book titled “Mental Training for Ultrarunning” and that's where we focus this conversation. We cover lots of topics from the book including the importance of finding your why, managing stress responses, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, the benefits of self talk, and more. Timestamps:(1:02) - Addie's athletic and academic background(4:24) - The growing recognition for mental training in sports(5:48) - Is it possible to quantify the relationship between mental coach and athlete?(7:43) - Do most athletes practice mental skills in the leadup to races?(9:39) - Using mental skills to cover the gap between physical preparation and race day demands(12:45) - Can mental skills be trained?(16:41) - The importance of starting with why(20:01) - Recognizing values before determining your why(23:52) - Why negative behaviors need to be replaced and not just abandoned(28:05) - Valuation of fatigue(31:00) - Motivation is an action not a feeling(34:30) - Deliberate practice for mental skills (37:18) - The importance of vulnerability in mental training (42:00) - Vulnerability in professional athletes(44:11) - The performance benefits of positive self-talk(46:50) - The benefits of creating a "heroic alter ego"Links:Follow Addie on InstagramGet coached by AddieStrive Mental PerformanceAddie's book "Mental Training For Ultrarunning"Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:#37 - Corrine Malcolm | State Of The Sport, Ultra Running Commentary#61 - Tim Tollefson | Mammoth Trail Fest, 2022 Western States 100, Running Sponsorships, Running PsychologySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

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.

Timestamps:(1:45) - greatest seasons ever in ultrarunning (Ann Trason, 1998)(5:13) - grand slam, what used to be competitively important in ultrarunning(9:19) - states with the least and most golden ticket winners(15:48) - easier to make money in ultrarunning during the Montrail Cup years?(24:35) - how and where the golden ticket series should be expanded(28:36) - improvements in ultrarunning media coverage(38:55) - hot take removing sponsor spots for more golden ticket spots(41:53) - a separate elite field race for Western States?(44:19) - are Missoula, MT and Salt Lake City, UT the next great trail towns?(48:05) - if a brand paid for it, where would you live year round for training?(50:59) - do altitude tents work?(54:46) - you need a recruitment strategy to build a trail town(56:40) - indicators for/how pro contracts should be awarded in ultrarunning(61:32) - whether to actively recruit from the college ranks for pro ultrarunning(65:55) - betting in ultrarunning(69:40) - kierin racing in Japan(76:22) - does betting increase the number of fans of ultrarunning?(78:14) - strava find of the week(83:56) - whether pro athletes have competitive advantage using shoe prototypes Links:How Utah Became A Fertile Ground For Pro RunnersCycling's Billion Dollar Races - The Fascinating World Of Japanese KeirinMichael Owen's Twitter Thread On Pro UltrarunningTrails and TarmacAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time UltrarunningLong Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What IfSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

Steve started running ultras after he completed an Ironman and realized that triathlons were not for him.  After moving to Vancouver, he had nothing but mountains to explore and that's what he did.   After reading books like Ultramarathon Man, Born To Run, and Eat & Run he became fascinated with Ultras and was inspired to complete R2R2R.  We chat with Steve about his journey to Western States 100 with his tickets races being Black Canyon 3xs, Tunnel Hill and BigHorn 100. Here is Steve... You can follow Steve on FB here - Steve Day   Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel at GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter Check out GRR Pinterest here: GRRPinterest Support us on Patreon here: GRRPatreon   

We are delighted to welcome Keely Henninger into the inner sanctum of the UR Magazine Podcast as she shares her mission to pursue her highest potential while helping others reach theirs, too. Keely has her focus set on Western States in June, where she's looking to best last year's performance which landed her among the top 20 finishers. Join us as we talk about her training, work on the Trail Society Podcast, women in running and much more. Keely lives in Portland, OR, and is sponsored by Altra, Nathan Hydration and GU Energy Labs.    Editor's note: Keely took home the win at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k prior to the release of this episode. Congrats Keely!   Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this podcast on the UR Magazine YouTube channel. Links mentioned in the episode: Trail society podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-society/id1579961692 FASTR (female athlete resources): https://fastr.su.domains/resources/ Women in Sport Info on Puberty: https://www.womeninsport.org/opinion/understanding-puberty-and-menstruation-and-its-impact-on-girls-and-sport/   Instagram: @runwidkeel      

It was an absolute honor and a blast to host this convo with world-class entertainer, mentalist/mind reader, and Emmy winner, Oz Pearlman. When Oz isn't blowing the minds of audiences around the world, he is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100, and Spartathlon. Oz ran a 2:29 in the 50th NYC Marathon, placing 33rd overall, and holds a 2:23 Marathon PR! On 4/8/2022, Oz is trying to break the record for most miles ever run in a day around Central Park since it was founded in 1858. This means running over 100 miles nonstop from 6am to 1am, over and over around one of the most iconic loops on the planet. He is running in support of the Save the Children Ukraine Relief Fund (you can donate here). Oz matched the first $10K donated and has a goal of raising $100K! For NYC locals and run clubs, home base will be at Engineers Gate, 90th & 5th, come on out and share some miles for a great cause! We discuss: running with purpose, the NYC Marathon, Sparthalon, Badwater 135, his training approach for the Central Park FKT record attempt, his 'why', nutrition, his upcoming appearance on the Rich Roll Podcast, Adam Skolnick, David Goggins, power couple Mike Halovatch and Kate Pallardy, the Keys 100, and much more. My favorite part was getting my mind read at the end of the episode... and having it be FULLY blown! I'm rooting hard for Oz to get it DONE and raise that $100K! I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Oz: Instagram: @ozthementalist Website: https://ozpearlman.com/ Donate to Oz's record-breaking 100 mile run for Save the Children: https://gofund.me/fa51fa12 Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2022 Ron Romano

Tim Tollefson a professional runner for Hoka based in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Tim probably needs no introduction, but of course he is one of the most decorated mountain ultra trail runners of all time, most notably with podium finishes at the 2015 CCC, 2016 UTMB and then again at  2017 UTMB which most ultra historians would say was the most competitive 100 miler ever in our sports history.  In this conversation, we talk about his focus these days on the Western States 100, his new role in the sport as a Race Director for the Mammoth Trail Fest taking place this September, his thoughts on athlete-brand relationships, and the importance of training for mental aspects of the sport.Timestamps:(2:30) - introducing the Mammoth Trail Fest(6:26) - festival type format for ultra racing(7:46) - exciting features of the Mammoth Trail Fest(9:46) - race permitting, economic benefits(12:38) - affiliating with a larger race series(15:16) - relationships with fellow race directors(17:33) - inspiration for race directing(19:07) - going full-time on race directing(21:38) - whether work gets in the way of running(24:30) - creating stability for professional runners (27:16) - whether performances improve going full-time(30:34) - brainstorming the training day to day of a full-time runner(33:34) - improvements to the athlete-brand relationship(39:02) - the black box of athlete contracts(41:47) - curiosity for UTMB(46:44) - whether the Western States - UTMB double is possible(51:50) - how training will look different for the 2022 Western States 100(56:40) - whether false humility is an issue in our sport(60:48) - identifying and acting on mental burnout(64:26) - whether the psychological works quiets the mind(67:59) - mental approach continuedLinks:Mammoth Trail FestFollow Tim on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#52 - Mike Foote | Race Directing, Skyrunning Speculation, Future Of Ultrarunning Events, UTMB Influences#51 - Anton Krupicka | Trail Running Culture, Pro Athlete Lifestyle, Influence, Self-Reflection#50 - Tom Evans | Pro Ultrarunning Playbook, UTMB 2022, Trail Running TeamsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)

Karen Bonnett Natraj is a long-distance athlete, and a Life Coach, focusing on Mental Fitness and Performance. While her journey started with cycling in the 1990s when she joined some family members for the MS 150 ride, she went on to "Randonneuring" 1200k rides and later pivoted into the world of ultra running and Ironman. There has been no looking back since she started, as she scaled her performances and qualified for the Boston marathon and the coveted Western States 100. Her 2017 near-miss finish at the Western States has well written about, and we get to get behind the scenes on that epic race. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 3:02 Flashback of where it all started 6:12 Starting the long-distance bicycling journey 8:00 Randonneuring The 1200k rides 13:07 Fueling for the ultra-long rides 14:59 How did running enter life 17:46 Start of the ultra journey 18:34 Meeting Natu 22:23 Becoming an Iron Man 25:21 Dealing with lack of motivation 27:53 Doing back to back 100 milers 28:30 Strategy for recovery 31:27 What is eat clean 35:12 A new view on wellness and coaching 40:57 Western states 2017 a victory of mindset 49:30 What next on the horizon 56:32 The last word

As attitudes toward mental health have changed, so too have policies around how we treat those suffering from mental illness, how we cover those costs and how we measure the success of the institutions providing care. Here in Washington state — as progressive as it may be — overhauling the system has proven easier said than done.

Tim Tollefson is a professional ultrarunner for HOKA, living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He returns to the podcast to discuss Western States, UTMB, his personal growth, a recent win at Way Too Cool and much more.    Follow Tim on IG   Check out the Mammoth Trail Fest   __________________________   Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear    Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products   Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test   _________________________   Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

On this episode, we chat with Anne-Marie Madden who recently punched her ticket to Western States 100 at Black Canyon 100km, where she finished 3rd. Anne-Marie is a Canadian ultrarunner who is no stranger to the podium and has been racing ultras for over 8 years. We cover so many topics in this fun conversation including how she finds time to train as a busy doctor and dive into the complex topic of growth in the sport. 

OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O'Connell, have brought their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media family of podcasts. Kris Brown is a HOKA-sponsored ultrarunner based in Missoula, MT. While he specializes in hilly races in the 50k-100k range, he relentlessly competes in events of all distances, having finished top-ten at the 2018 Western States 100-miler just three weeks after running a sub-15 minute 5k on the track. Kris also "deep-dabbles" in obstacle racing and most recently finished an impressive 5th at the San Luis Obispo Spartan Elite Series race. Kris chats about what it takes to be successful in ultras, and how he's transitioned that to OCR. Faye Jess Coaching Website

Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”, Ultramarathoner and NY Times best-selling author Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days, completed the grueling Western States 100 mile run 13 times, run 262 miles without rest, and run across Death Valley in the famed Badwater Ultramarathon in the middle of summer (10 times). WOW!   He joins Dr. Melina on episode 23 of the Practically Healthy podcast to share his turning point of foregoing a lucrative but unsatisfying career to pursue his true passion of ultrarunning, the ups and downs of life as an ultramarathoner, and the philosophical lessons he has learned that unfold over 30 years of pushing his body beyond imagination.   A fascinating listen that will engage and inspire everyone- whether you love to run or not! To learn more about Dean and his book, “A Runner's High”, visit UltraMarathonMan.com.

Ellie Pell joins the URM podcast to share her thoughts on scoring a Golden Ticket at the Bandera 100k, mental performance coaching (a service she offers at no cost), racing Western States, how she caught the running bug, the East Coast running scene and so much more. Stayed tuned after the interview for our "What's the Issue" segment with UltraRunning Magazine editor samurai, Amy Clark, who has deets about our latest Training 101 issue which is available now. Follow the link below to watch this episode on YouTube.   Thanks to our sponsor, Drymax Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Ellie's Website: http://elliepell.com Ellie's Instagram/Twitter: @gazzellie   Watch this episode on YouTube

Get to know Bam Garcia on your run this week! Bam's journey is not an uncommon one. From addict to runner to ultrarunner, in other words, my kind of people :) Bam lives in Texas and runs all the local ultras every year, including Bandera and Rocky Raccoon, hoping to make it to Western States one of these years. Stay on the path and DO BIG THINGS Bam! Original Music by @the.pro.guey FRIENDS OF THE SHOW: @alter_ego_running 20% PROMO is DOBIGTHINGS @xoskinusa 15% PROMO is BTC @athleticbrewing 20% PROMO is MCROBERTSA20 patreon.com/dobigthings big-things-crewing.com Life is short, DO BIG THINGS!

Henry Wood grew up in Atlanta but has lived in Boulder, CO, since 2005. He studied Philosophy and English literature at Georgia State University before embarking on a  10-year career in outdoor education, most notable with Outward Bound and the NOLS. While working in outdoor education, Henry led backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, and climbing courses while working in outdoor education. In 2008, Henry joined Matt Cutter and Dany Page to start Upslope Brewing Company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Over the past 12 years, Henry has built and developed his sales team in order to successfully operate in 9 Western States. Henry is also a veteran of the United States Army and a volunteer for Trout Unlimited. You can often find Henry on his rare time off skiing, climbing or Backpacking with his wife and three children.

Devon has run more than 50 Marathon (including 40 sub 3 hour marathons) and 65 Ultras since 2006. She's a 7 time member of Team USA including 2009 Gold Medal winning team in Belgium for the 100k and 2019 silver medal team in Romania for the 50k.. 2007, 2012 & 2015 RRCA Marathon National Champion. 2010 and 2019 50 mile road National Champion, 2011 100k road National Champion. 2012 & 2016 Olympic Trials marathoner and has a marathon PR of 2:38:55. She has three times on top 10 fastest lists for performances by North American runners including 50km, 100km and 100 mile. She was 3rd at the 2016 Western States 100 mile. 1st place at Leadville 100 2017. 3 Comrades Marathon gold medals (Top 10s). Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier/participant 2012 & 2020. The list is much longer but I couldn't fit it all in!!  More from Devon here: @fastfoodie More from me Here @hilsport55 For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses!   

In the Aravaipa Colorado Podcast, race director Morgan Weinberg sits down with notable runners around the state. In the second episode here she talks with Colorado Springs local, Alex Nichols. Alex coaches runners at Colorado College, summits Pikes Peak once a month and bee keeps with his wife all while maintaining a full race schedule. He is headed back to Western States this June.Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axelnichols/Twitter: https://twitter.com/axelnicholsand Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/alexnichols

This week Craig Thornley joins Clint and Jack to chat about Waldo 100k, everything Western States 100 (from race directing to running to volunteering to the lottery), running 300km, what is a Rusty Nail cocktail, twitter and beer. You can find Craig on Instagram @Lord_balls and on Twitter @lord_balls.  Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout out and get some bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/969035247373743. Find our podcast on Instagram @BeerOnTheRunPod and on Twitter @BeerOnTheRun. All of our links are on our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BeerOnTheRunPod. Come by and say hi and let us know what you think about our show. Please check out our friend and sponsor's website and podcast. Luis Escobar is the host of The Road Dog Podcast and puts on races at All We Do Is Run.   Episode Thumnail photo credit: Luis Escobar. 

Timestamps:(1:39) - ideas to make ultra races easier to analyze and fun to follow(12:59) - should elite ultra runners be penalized for DNFs?(22:43) - Strava find of the week: 3:47 downhill mile (32:38) - what if Magda Boulet had switched to ultra running during her prime?(40:33) - what if Sally McRae didn't get a golden ticket to Western States in 2014?(50:39) - new 50K world record Links:The Lickskillet Downhill MileBilly Yang - Sean O'Brien 50 Mile FilmAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time UltrarunningSupport Singletrack:PatreonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/singletracknews)