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For those who use Twitter to get their ultramarathon and trail news, you’re likely familiar with SteeltownRunner. He adds to conversations with civil, salient, and smart commentary about some of the obscure races, records, and athletes from our sport. Behind the online moniker is Paul, a guy originally from Pennsylvania … The post Steeltown Runner Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ryan Haebe went from top collegiate runner with an OTQ to someone fighting for his life. Then he won a 55k last year in Arizona and it got me thinking if we'll see his passion and fierce talent on the MUT scene any time soon. The post Ryan Haebe Interview | From Collegiate Success to a Tragic Accident and Back to the Trails on his Terms appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Bethany Patterson started her running career when she took David Horton’s ultramarathon class back in 1999. (Here’s our interview with the good doc from 2013.) From his class, she learned where to run, how to run, and he supported her throughout her upcoming races around the country. Here’s a great … The post Bethany Patterson | Finding Time For the Trails appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Grayson Murphy has made a big name for herself in just a few short weeks. What will 2020 bring to this mountain runner from Utah? The post Grayson Murphy | Movin on up in the Trail Scene appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

No American has even stood on the podium at Grand Raid Reunion Island (and Diagonale des Fous.) The notoriously difficult hundred miler in the India Ocean has seen greats like Andrea Huser, Nathalie Mauclair, Nuria Picas, Kilian Jornet, and Francois d’Haene work for wins, but Americans have had a tough … The post Sabrina Stanley | Surviving a Tough First Half to Win at Grand Raid appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Inspired and motivated by his late brother, Michael Ortiz set off on an audacious goal last year…run a hundred miler each weekend for a year. Could it be done? Could he handle not just the running, but the logistics and travel of such a big project? Now throw in a … The post Michael Ortiz | A 100 Miler Each Week for a Year appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Jessica Hewitt joins me to talk about how she lost her trail running mojo, and what steps she took to get it back. Great follow up to her recent post in Trail Sisters. The post Jessica Hewitt: Mojo Lost and Found appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Two weeks ago he stopped drinking, quit his job, and started a website about ultra trail running, parenthood, and the outdoors. Many of us wish we could take that proverbial jump...Chase Parnell and Nikki did it and are living it right now. Here's there story. The post Chase Parnell | Taking Big Steps Towards his Best Life appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Michael Carson lives and works in Phoenix Arizona and trains on flat canal paths, treadmills, and an indoor spin bike. Two weeks ago he took this training to the notoriously tough Mogollan Monster 100 miler and came away with a podium win. So how’d he do it? I asked Michael … The post Michael Carson | Mental Strength and Physical Training appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Author Jared Beasley joins me to talk about his new book, which chronicles the incredible life and times of ultra legend Al Howie. The post Author Jared Beasley | In Search of Al Howie appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Wookie Kim started out his weekend like many of us do. He’d planned a fun run in Colorado’s Maroon Bells with a buddy and they’d given themselves 12 hours to finish the 27 mile loop. All was going well, until fit hit the shan. Faced with an excruciating headache that … The post Wookie Kim | Fighting For His Life in the Maroon Bells appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Earlier this summer, Zach Violett ducked away to Andorra for a month–his goal being a good finish at the notoriously difficult and beautiful Ronda dels Cims 105 miler. In this interview, we talk about his training and execution of the race (he, ahem, negative split the darn thing) and he … The post Zach Violett | Ronda and Stephanie appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Carol Seppilu survived a gun-related suicide attempt at 16yo and went thru some dark times. Then she found ultra trail running and has some incredible stories to share. The post Carol Seppilu | From Tragedy to Trails appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Ever wondered what it takes to start a podcast? What kind of equipment is needed, what level of tech knowledge is necessary, and how and why guests are booked? Some hosts focus on accomplishments, some on deeper stories, and some avoid controversy while others take on big issues. This past … The post Jonathan Levitt: Podcasting and Predictions appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Sarah joins me again to talk to the woman responsible for getting her into running 25 years ago. Jennifer has lined up at Western before but had a bad day and was carried out on horse back. She’s also finished with less than an hour to spare, and has moved … The post Jennifer O’Connor | Lessons from Western States and Marking the Course appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Tim Lambert has had his name in the Western States lottery for six years and every year he’s come up short. He’s been to The Big Dance two times, crewing elite runner Jez Bragg and soaking up as much information and wisdom as possible. Then in December of last year, … The post Tim Lambert | From the UK to Squaw Valley appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Amanda Basham has lined up at Western States three times in the past three years. Two of those were fourth place finishes and one was a DNF with a pulled ankle. So what’s her strategy this year? Harder? Faster? More intense? Or did she pick up some tips from one … The post Amanda Basham Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Adam Kimble has won 5ks, 250ks, and the Showcase Showdown on The Price is Right. He does it all by staying positive and having fun. The post Adam Kimble | Keep it Exciting and Keep it Positive appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Zach Ornelas won American River 50 miler just over a year ago. Then he represented the US at the IAU Trail Championships in Spain, then he  won the USATF 50 Mile Trail Championships at Tussey Mountainback. Less than two months later he finished California International Marathon (CIM) with a three … The post Zach Ornelas Interview | What a Year! appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Jimmy Elam has been running competitively since he was nine years old. He was an All American in college, ran his first and only marathon in 2:21, and has had tremendous success in the MUT scene, setting a CR at the wild and competitive Broken Arrow Skyrace, pushing Walmsley hard … The post Jimmy Elam | Golden Ticket to the Big Dance appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.