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We are couple of ultra fools when it comes to Rory Bosio. Besides her awesome talent as an ultra runner and making history at 2013’s Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc by crashing the top ten finisher’s class, Rory’s approach to how she lives life and outlook on running has us wrapped … The post Rory Bosio Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

If we could weasel ourselves into Cassie Scallon’s circle of friends, we totally would. Having won JFK 50, Sonoma 50 and Tussey Mountainback 50, just to name a few, (on a training program URP coined “whim running”), we are really excited about what Cassie brings to ultra running. So what’s … The post Cassie Scallon Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

A year ago, we had no idea who Rob Krar was. In the past six months, he busted a stout record for his first fifty miler, broke Dakota Jones’ FKT in the Grand Canyon, ran a strong second place at his first hundred (WS100), picked up a The North Face … The post Rob Krar Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Seeing Oz Pearlman at a start line is one of the best disappearing acts you are going to see, and that is saying something, because Oz is a legit magician. We’re not kidding!! What we like about Oz is his competitive nature and get it done attitude… and he is … The post Oz Pearlman Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Out in the SXSW, ultra runners are basking in the glow of the bounty of Arizona trails, courtesy the Coury brothers, Nick and Jamil. Nick joins URP for a conversation about being the co-RD of some of ultra running premiere events and competing in some of ultra running’s hardest. Nick … The post Nick Coury Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Take two of the toughtest ultrarunners in the country, throw them on an epic trail for 220 miles with a ragtag support crew, add in hundreds of curious backpackers and some guy with a bunch of horses,  have them miss an important boat ride, and you’ve got the FKT that Hal … The post Hal Koerner JMT Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

You probably know our next guest from his big smile and jester’s hat, Ed Ettinghausen. Ed has run more miles than our tiny brains can comprehend. With a Guinness World Record of 135 marathons completed in one year, he certainly has our attention. What’s more amazing is after all of … The post Ed Ettinghausen Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

If you ever wondered how some runners manage to compete on the elite level and maintain balance between having a family and a career, look no further than 2013 Western States 100 Female winner Pam Smith. Not only was her blazing run from Squaw to Auburn totally text book, it … The post Pam Smith Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Alan Abbs is screwed, well, its not what you think. Welcome to Vol State 500k, where Alan has finished running in the “screwed category” (unsupported, carrying everything you need in a pack) across Tennessee. Not only did he finish the race, but he did it in 4 days, 11 hours, … The post Alan Abbs Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

One word comes to mind when thinking about Pearl Izumi’s Dylan Bowman…. GERONIMO! Since his foray into Ultra Running Dylan has been snapping up top finishes all over the country. So what is Dylan’s frame of mind with only one week before Western States? Find out now. DylanBowman.com Pearl Izumi … The post Dylan Bowman Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Eric Schranz – Bryce Canyon 100   There are many firsts in life. First date, first car, and first IPA, but there is nothing quite like the unique experience of your first hundo. URP’s co-host, Eric Schranz, took on his first hundo challenge at the Bryce 100m.  In this first … The post Eric Schranz – Bryce Canyon 100 Mile Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

According to Karl Meltzer, 100 miles is not that far. After talking with Karl we were so amped up to go run 100 miles, it might be true. The “King” of 100 milers joins us to talk about running for Red Bull, preparing for Western States and throwing down a … The post Karl Meltzer Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

I’ll see your 29 mile run and raise you a burro. Wait! What? Welcome to the world of George Zack, an accomplished Burro Racer. Running with a burro might sound funny, okay, it totally is, but for over 60 years the folks in Colorado have taken this sport seriously amid … The post George Zack Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Maggie Akyüz likes em long and hard. Okay, once you are done rolling around in the gutter you’ll understand that Maggie likes a challenge. Just having finished her first hundo at Zion, she shares with us how an Eastie moved to the west coast with an appetite for adventure and kicking … The post Maggie Akyüz Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Amy Sproston Interview What do we like about Amy Sproston? Well, just about everything! When she isn’t flying around the globe trying to make this blue marble a better place, she is blazing on trails and roads. We talk with Amy about winning at the World IAU 100k Championship and … The post Amy Sproston Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Relatively new to the ultra scene, Sage Canaday is certainly making a name for himself in the ultra community and its easy to see why. Already having claimed victory as the US Mountain Running Champion, 100k Ultra Trail National Champion and course record at White River 50m, Sage’s crossing over … The post Sage Canaday Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

If you are anything like us, you are counting down the days until Lake Sonoma 50 like a 7-year-old counting the days until Christmas. UltraRunning Magazine publisher and Lake Sonoma 50 Race Director, Tropical John Medinger joins us to talk about this year’s premier race and publishing one of our … The post Tropical John Medinger and Yassine Diboun Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Picture in your mind your very first ultra. Now, picture in your mind running your first ultra with your eyes closed. Sound impossible? Don’t tell that to Richard Hunter, a vision impaired runner training for his first ultra, The American River 50 Mile Endurance Run. We are very proud to … The post Richard Hunter Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Last year a young man who goes by the name “The Kansas City Kid” caught our attention. We interviewed Russ Thomas about his amazing weight loss journey and how running ultras was a part of his success. He laid out some pretty ambitious goals the last time we spoke. Fast … The post Russ Thomas Revisited Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

What is the state of ultrarunning and where is it going? To help answer these questions we brought in Western States Race Director, Craig “Lord Balls” Thornley and Meghan “The Queen” Arbogast. We talk about drug testing, runners to watch, ultrarunning teams, swag and so much more. Lord Balls also … The post Meghan Arbogast and Craig Thornley Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.