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The Speedsters: Max and Emily. Both Montrail’s Max King and AdiUltra’s Emily Harrison were collegiate standouts who bring wicked leg speed and an intense focus on racing to Healdsburg. Max’s combination of a 2:14 marathon, steeplechase champs and mountain running champs–not to mention his quest to punch his ticket to … The post Lake Sonoma Preview Podcast #3 – Max and Emily appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

The Past Winners: In this second edition of the ultrarunnerpodast.com/ultrasportslive.tv preview, Nate and I talk with the two past winners (who are also running this year.) At last year’s race, Salomon’s Cassie Scallon took tops for the ladies, edging out Montrail’s Joelle Vaught by fifteen minutes. The year prior (2012), … The post Lake Sonoma Preview Podcast #2: The Past Winners appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

By day, Beat Jegerlehner is a software engineer with Google, but set him loose, and Beat participates in events that make mere ultrarunners look timid.  A thousand miles across Alaska? Check. Tor des Geants? Check. HURT? Check. Beat tells me (and my dad!) about the specifics and logistics of participating in … The post Beat Jegerlehner appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Over the next ten days, URP and ultrasportslive.tv will be releasing a series of podcasts with top runners entered in the competitive Lake Sonoma 50 on April 12.  Check out the previews, then be sure to enter our Lake Sonoma Prediction Contest that URP is running with San Francisco Running Co, Victory … The post Lake Sonoma Preview Podcast: Clark, Howe, Vargo appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

At twenty four years old, Nickademus has finished HURT, Western States, Tor des Geants,  Badwater, Barkley, adventure races in the jungle…and he’s not done yet.  Nick talks to me about how to train for sleep deprivation, why he never DNFs, why he carried a bunch of concrete in Nicaragua, and … The post Nickademus Hollon appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

What do you get when you combine a 2:32 marathon, a world-class ultra coach, a mom who ran JFK back in the day, and a fiercely competitive attitude? We were happy to talk to AdiUltra Team member Emily Harrison about training, barely missing the 50k record, dog training, what it’s … The post Emily Harrison Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Fresh off the Coastal Challenge Stage Race in Costa Rica, Nick joins guest co-host Nate Dunn and I to chat about his first stage race, training, race directing, kids, his goal to bring home a cougar from Auburn, and how to get faster on the trails. Nick runs for Altra … The post Nick Clark Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

In two years, she will have been hit by a car, pulled a calf, been coached and coached others, won Speedgoat, placed at UROC,  trained for States, earned her Ph.D, and gotten married.  Wow! Listen as I pick Stephanie’s brain about training, nutrition, injury, coaching, and what the heck happened … The post Stephanie Howe Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

So what does it take to go from an out of shape 10k runner to running your first ultra (a 50 miler no less) two years later? Kurt explains the planning, dedication, and desire it took to accomplish this goal, which ended up netting him a fifth overall during a … The post Kurt Schilling Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Chris Kostman (RD of Badwater 135, among others) is the Indiana Jones of the ultra running community. He is devoted to pursuing a life of adventure and exploration of the world and endurance. Chris candidly talks with URP about having to relocate Badwater 135 out of Death Valley pending a … The post Chris Kostman Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Just a few weeks past his 10 day run from Maine to the Super Bowl (New Jersey) to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project, Gary Allen  joins URP to tell us the tale. Gary is also the race director of two events deemed “Best race ever” by … The post Gary Allen Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

It is our extreme delight to present an interview with the indomitable Ann Trason. Having largely disappeared from the ultra scene for the past decade, Ann is slowly re-emerging and boy, does she have some great surprises up her running sleeve. We talk with Ann about things present and future … The post Ann Trason Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Think back to when you were 17-years-old. Do you remember what your life was like? Can you imagine yourself running ultras? Ford Smith is not only competing in ultras, but running like a freaking jack rabbit – taking a 5th place finish at Bandera 100K. We talk with Ford about … The post Ford Smith Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

The 2013 Female Ultra Runner of the Year joins URP to give us the down on what makes her so dang speedy. Michele Yates talks about her approach to training; breaks down how to do a speed workout for beginners; how to properly take an ice bath and melts our brain … The post Michele Yates Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Candice Burt brings her aloha spirit to URP one day after her second place finish at H.U.R.T 100. In addition to being a trail running – yoga posing bad ass, Candice also throws down some of the best trail events in the Pacific Northwest for Rainshadow Running. She is also … The post Candice Burt Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Frank Bozanich has been running ultras for the last four decades. Recently inducted into the American Ultra Running Hall of Fame, 69 year old Frank isn’t showing any signs of wanting to slow down. In fact, he’s looking ahead to 2014 and beyond. Frank is a true competitor with strong … The post Frank Bozanich Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Is your 2014 New Year’s resolution to stay injury free or to continue to stay injury free? Yep, same here. “Olive Oil” Joe Uhan joins URP to discuss what we are doing wrong, what we are doing right and running mechanics. Joe Uhan is a physical therapist and running coach … The post “Olive Oil” Joe Uhan Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

What can you do in 11 hours, 47 minutes and 21 seconds? Do you think you could run a hundred miles? Zach Bitter did it and set a US record and 12 hour world record. How do you like them apples? Zach joins URP during his recovery to share his … The post Zach Bitter Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

  Double marathon in one day record attempt, JFK 50 and Elvis impersonators are just a few of things you will hear about in our latest interview with Iron Mike Wardian. Why do we want to be like Mike? No, not Jordan. Wardian! Balancing a full house, career and legit … The post Mike Wardian Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Okay you ultra running newbies, listen up! Dr. David Horton joins URP to discuss ultra running’s past, present and future. Dr. Horton has been there and run that before today’s young guns could say, “Gu- Gu-ga-ga”. Having run ultras across the span of four decades, including Appalachian Trail speed record, … The post Dr. David Horton Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.