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I think we have all looked a map and thought, “Wow. No one I know has done that. It would be so cool to run it.” Jesse Barragan and Ken McKee thought it and then did it. Both ran a circumnavigation around Folsom Lake, nearly 70 miles. This is the … The post Jesse Barragan and Ken McKee Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

With a name like Davy Crockett it is only fitting that the man with the same name as the American folk hero runs ultras. Fact is, both Crocketts would probably have a lot in common. What started as a way to get fit in his forties ended up being a … The post Davy Crockett Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

What do you get when you combine one Hardrock 100 shared first place finish, Grand Slam finish, a couple of Western States 100 top ten finishes and a couple of FTK’s just for good measure? Yep, you get Mark Hartell. Fancy that, Mark now lives Santa Barbara and has zeroed … The post Mark Hartell Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Caitlin Smith, ULTRArunner The words Caitlin Smith and Course Record nearly seem synonymous. With a proven track record such as Caitlin’s it is easy to see why. For someone who seems to have most things go their way it truly is a crossroad when things do not. Such is the … The post Caitlin Smith Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Mike Foote, ULTRArunner In the wilds of Montana is a man who runs in solitude, coaches country cross country and plots trails races. Mike Foote forayed into ultra running in 2009 and ultra running is better for it. So, what makes this yurt living, bear dodging, UTMB crushing runner tick? … The post Mike Foote Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Charlie Engle, ULTRArunner This question isn’t, “What did we talk to Charlie Engle about?” The question is, “What didn’t we talk to Charlie Engle about?” Recently released from federal prison and featured on Rock Center with Brian Williams, Charlie Engle grants us an all-access – anything goes interview. From life … The post Charlie Engle Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Only two years into running ultras and 28-year old Jacob Rydman has already made a name for himself – and he’s just getting started folks. Jacob talks with us about what makes him tick, what happened when he went head to head against Timmy Olson at Waldo 100k and valuable … The post Jacob Rydman Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

James Varner, ULTRArunner If anyone on planet earth is going to have not one but three dream jobs, it’s going to be James Varner. James is the Race Director of Rainshadow Running and for those who know James’ story, you are already smiling, for those of you who don’t, prepare … The post James Varner Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Sarah Lavender Smith, ULTRArunner Sarah Lavender Smith joins URP just having finished Grand to Grand, the first and only self supported stage footrace in North America, and boy, we are so glad we did. What is a stage race, how do you prepare for one, what do take with you … The post Sarah Lavender Smith Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Timothy Olson, ULTRArunner To say Timothy Olson’s foray into ultra running is remarkable would be a remarkable understatement. Delve into the running life of Timmy Olson, how he got into running ultras, his blistering running career, life as a new dad and much more. Will Ashland, Oregon every stop producing … The post Timothy Olson Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Derrick Spafford, ULTRArunner Derrick Spafford has run every single day since 1989. Not only does Derrick have a love for running and nature but he also has a love for beer. What else did we need to know about him to book him for the show? Well, as it turns … The post Derrick Spafford Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Wyatt Hornsby, ULTRArunner We’ve all been there, the race that does not go your way. For Wyatt Hornsby this race was the mighty Leadville 100. We talk with Wyatt about what happened on race day, what may have attributed to his dropping out as well as having to deal with … The post Wyatt Hornsby Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Victor Ballesteros, ULTRArunner Victor Ballesteros is the third fastest man to finish the 165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail. He was also the last man standing from a group of men looking to break Kilian Jornet’s record. How did this amazing journey begin? How was it organized and what happened out … The post Victor Ballesteros Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

76 seconds. 76 seconds is what separated Mike Morton from setting a new record at this year’s Badwater. Mike Morton has set an agenda and it looks like its all going according as planned. You’ve all been warned. Kick back, grab a beer…. or a whiskey (stay tuned) and get … The post Mike Morton Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Clarence and Kyle Kugler, ULTRArunners It is rare when you can apply the saying, “Like Father, Like Son”, when it comes to Western States. Lucky for us, we ran into such a find at this year’s WS100. Okay, so it culminated over beers, but what else would you expect from … The post Clarence and Kyle Kugler Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

WESTERN STATES 100, PRE-RACE INTERVIEWS We sat down with Montrail/Mountain Hardware President Topher Gaylord, Mike Wardian, Zach Bitter & Gary Gellin and Western States Assistant Race Director Craig Thornley about this year’s race. We spoke with Topher Gaylord about running at this year’s WS100 for the 7th time and what … The post Western States 100 Pre-Race Interviews appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Michael Wardian, ULTRArunner Coming off the heels of Comrades, we talk with Mike Wardian about what he’s been up to as well as what he has planned for the rest of the year. With Western States just a few weeks away Mike talks about his goal and his battle with … The post Michael Wardian Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

SCOTT JUREK, ULTRARUNNER & AUTHOR of EAT & RUN The widely anticipated release of Scott Jurek’s new book ‘Eat & Run: Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness’ is about race to the NY Times best seller’s list, and for good reason. Scott talks with us about why he wrote the book … The post Scott Jurek – Eat & Run Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Michael Arnstein AKA the Fruitarian, ULTRArunner Every now again an ultra runner comes along and really breaks the mold. Michael Arnstein, AKA the Fruitarian is no exception. Eating a mostly fruit only diet, Mike has turned skeptics into true believers. How’s a 4th place finish at Leadville or 1st place … The post Mike “Fruitarian” Arnstein Interview appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.

Errol ‘The Rocket’ Jones, ULTRArunner The Patron Saint of Pacing, Errol ‘The Rocket’ Jones might not be familiar to you, but after this interview you will never forget who The Rocket is. The Rocket joins URP to talk about his running history, pacing Ann Trason in her heyday, what it … The post Errol ‘The Rocket’ Jones appeared first on Ultrarunnerpodcast.com.