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| Episode 136 - TRT Pre-race Briefing with George Ruiz | 11 Jul 2026 | 01:08:00 | |
Hello everyone, it's been a minute! We're back with a pre-race briefing with George Ruiz, race director for the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs coming up on July 18th-19th, 2026! We cover a lot of race details in this episode and take a number of questions from the audience so make sure to tune in if you're running any of the distances from 23 km to 100 miles! George strives to put on a top-notch race for all of the entrants, and you can find out lots of details here. Best of luck to all runners, and enjoy your journey on the trail! --- Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 135 - Greg's Western States Endurance Run Wrapup | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:09:25 | |
Hi everyone! It's been a while, and life just gets busy with work, family, trying to train and keeping up with all of the springtime events! Sorry we've been out of touch, but look for new full-length episodes later in July and August. In the meantime, since Jess and I both volunteered at Western States this past weekend, we thought it would be fun to record some mini episodes to let you know what we were up to! We hope you'll enjoy these, and we'll talk to you again soon! | |||
| Episode 124 - Ken Michal POST SHOW | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:21:26 | |
After some unexpected time off, the Mile 99 team is back on track and making post show content that was recorded earlier this year available to our audience. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for your continued support! Ken stuck around with us after the show and Jess kicked us off with a great story of the first time she ran into Ken during a 50k race that she was having a tough time at. We covered a lot of other topics include Ken's affinity for using ironing boards during races (!), keeping things moving during long efforts, how he started out with timed events and so much more. Tune in to get all of the details! Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 65 - HOKA Athletes Erin Clark and Adam Peterman live at the Auburn Aid Station | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:50:52 | |
HOKA generously arranged for two of their sponsored athletes - Erin Clark and Adam Peterman - to have an in-person live podcast recording at the Auburn Aid Station store just two days before the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB race that took places on April 23rd, 2022. Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 64 - Canyons by UTMB 2022 Pre-Race Briefing | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:57:52 | |
Canyons by UTMB is here!! Join us as we sit back down with the Epic Endurance Events crew to talk about all things Canyons. The 2022 race is a game changer. Runners in the US are now able to start their journey to the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) right here on their own turf, as the Canyons Endurance Runs have joined the inaugural UTMB® World Series in 2022. We dive into the 2022 race and get you all the last-minute news you will need from the course details to shuttle services to the world-renowned finish line burritos…and the swag of course. And join us to hear who won race entrees to the 2022 Canyons 25K, the Overlook Endurance Run 50K, and the Ultra Trails Lake Tahoe 100K!!! Canyons — Epic Endurance Events (e3running.com) --- Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 63 - Michael Li, crew chief Kendall Young and the Mt. Tam #FKTam300 journey | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:16:38 | |
Co-host Greg Larkin sat down with ultra-ultrarunner Michael Li and his crew chief Kendall Young just days after Michael's successful completion of a nearly two week effort to make 40 round trips up and down Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, Northern California. Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 62 - John Donlevy - Auburn City Manager | 01 Apr 2022 | 01:02:22 | |
We are hanging out with the City Manager of Auburn, California, John Donlevy. He is not only the City Manager, he is also a local ultrarunner and recently completed the Way Too Cool 50K race right there in town. John breaks down the State of the Endurance Capital of the World and updates us on all things Auburn from how Endurance Capital Nickname came about, to the latest in race news, and navigating the State Parks and Bureau of Reclamation. John talks the talk and walks the walk (well runs the walk) and is truly an advocate for all things endurance. Take a listen!!! --- Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 61 - DPMR Update with Jack Macy, Renee Jacobs, and Aude Hofletiner | 18 Mar 2022 | 01:02:10 | |
We talk about COMMUNITY a lot. That's why we are bringing on some of the Board members of the Donner Party Mountain Runners. They know all about it. For those who are not familiar with DPMR. They are a grassroots non-profit running club based in Truckee, California. Founded in 2014, DPMR exists to inform, inspire and connect mountain runners in the Truckee-Tahoe area, the U.S., and the World. Find out the latest news on our favorite mountain race the Castle Peak 100K as well as the ALL NEW Point Mariah Trail Marathon. Picnics, Newbie Runs, and Track Workouts…DPMR has COMMUNITY nailed down. Join Us!!! Calendar (donnerpartymountainrunners.com) Point Mariah Trail Marathon | Donner Party Mountain Runners --- Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 60 - Coach Joey Montoya | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:00:44 | |
Some call him Coach. Others call him dad, Joey, and friend. We get to call him our next guest on The Mile 99 Interview Podcast. Please join us to get to know Auburn's very own, born and bred, Joey Montoya. Find out all about his life, his dedication as Placer High's football coach, and the race of his life - the 2021 Western States Endurance Run! --- Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 59 - Total Body Fitness - Bill Driskill and Mark Shaw | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:56:58 | |
Total Body Fitness is the Sacramento area's multi-sport racing and training specialists since 1991. They have a huge variety of races from trail runs (from 5k to 50K), mountain bike races, triathlons including both swimming and stand-up paddleboarding options. They also have dirty duathlons for those who split their training time between MTB and foot. Kid’s Triathlon, Youth Fitness | Rocklin, CA (tri4kids.net) https://www.instagram.com/tbfmultisport/ https://www.facebook.com/TBFRacing --- Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 58 - Way Too Cool 50K - Julie Fingar | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:58:25 | |
Frog Cupcakes, Prises, and Mud!!! We are talking Way Too Cool 50k, of course. To help you stay on course on race day, enjoy this in-depth interview with Race Director Julie Fingar. Julie is the owner of NorCalUltras and directs many of our iconic and legendary local races in the area including the WTC 50K, American River 25 and 50, and Rio Del Lago 100. Julie is an active member in our ultra community and recently completed another Dreadmill 100 miler. Yup, 100 miles on the treadmill. Phew!! Join us and find out who won free race entries to NorCal Ultras 2022 American River 25/50 and the 2023 Way Too Cool 50k! NorCalUltras | Northern California's Premiere Ultra Endurance Events Way Too Cool 50K Trail Run | NorCalUltras (wtc50k.com) Training Programs in Folsom/Roseville | Fleet Feet Dreadmill 48 Hour Endurance Challenge - December 1 - 31, 2022 (ultrasignup.com) --- Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themile99interview) | |||
| Episode 57 - Cheri Winter's CCC Fiasco | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:54:06 | |
If you know Cheri, you probably have a story to go with it. She is always full of life and spreads positivity and laughter wherever she goes. In 2021, after a cancellation year, she traveled to Europe to compete in the UTMB series CCC. A wild race through the well-known “Grande Randonnée du Tour du Mont-Blanc trail. However, luck was not on her side that day and she had to be pulled from the course by helicopter! Tune in to hear about her trains and planes nightmares, almost slipping off a cliff, being saved by a couple of British lads, and a helicopter ride to a hospital where no one spoke English. ALSO, check out who won the Mile 99 10K download giveaway!!!! Hint: he is a prior guest!!! Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Special Episode - Jason Davis, Brian Morrison and the 2006 Western States race | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:12:22 | |
Folsom runner Jason Davis joined us during a live recording session late in 2021 at The Aid Station in Auburn, CA. He was a pivotal figure in the Western States Endurance Run in 2006 when he took over pacing duties for an up and coming runner from Seattle named Brian Morrison. Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 123 - Todd Woodward POST SHOW | 12 Oct 2024 | 00:27:43 | |
After some unexpected time off, the Mile 99 team is back on track and making post show content that was recorded earlier this year available to our audience. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for your continued support! Todd stuck around after the main show to chat with us about his fantastic experience at the 2024 Miwok 100k and having the ability to crank up the speed late in the race to get a sub-14 hour finish! We also learned how difficult of a time he had at Rio del Lago 100 in 2022 with unexpected knee issues that forced him out of the race in the second half. But that only fired him up for a full-on redemption run in 2023! Tune in for some more inspiring stories, and we'll see you on the trails! Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 56 - Donner Relief Expedition | 21 Jan 2022 | 01:05:27 | |
After the seven survivors of the Forlorn Hope Party broke through to Johnson Ranch on January 18th, 1847 after a harrowing 33-day trek where 8 members perished, relief parties were mustered to try and retrieve the remaining survivors of the Donner Party. The first of four relief parties departed Johnson Ranch on February 4th, 1847, with mules and provisions. As the frigid winter and rugged Sierra terrain persisted, their numbers dwindled to seven men who summoned their determination and humanity, eventually reaching the buried cabins on the edge of Donner Lake on February 18th, 1847. Upon arriving they encountered silence and saw nothing but snowdrifts 20 feet deep. A lone dark figure emerged from the snow and in a frail women’s voice said, “Are you men from California or do you come from heaven?” Thus began the rescue of the Donner Party.
Forlorn Hope website: https://www.forlornhope.org/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/371977447411728/ Expedition team bios: https://www.forlornhope.org/expedition-team/ Donner Party Diaries site: http://www.donnerpartydiary.com/index.html Tracking link here: http://trackleaders.com/donnerreliefexpedition22f.php --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 55 - 2022 New Year Resolutions | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:58:34 | |
The Mile 99 Crew took a much-needed break but is ready for 2022! Take a listen as Jessica, Greg, and Mike talk about their New Year Resolutions and find out what this new year may hold. What do you have planned for this next year? Racing? New sport? Flossing? Stretching? Keep up on laundry? Let us know! ALSO, let us know what you want more of...and less of in 2022!! Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 54 - David Lateano & Hassan Aboukhadijeh | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:59:18 | |
As we head into the time of year for resolutions, we couldn't think of better people to chat with than David and Hassan. You have seen them put together giant group runs, splash in puddles, smile A LOT, and lead with the motto "No runner left behind". Join us for this episode and tell us how these two guys have influenced you. Also, learn the secret to pronouncing Hassan' last name, think DJ. (2) Trail Running Adventures | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hassan.aboukhadijeh.9 https://www.instagram.com/hassan_run/ --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatio The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon | |||
| Episode 53 - Live at the Aid Station - Western States Lottery Week | 04 Dec 2021 | 01:05:28 | |
Join the Mile 99 crew live at The Aid Station, Trails and Ales in Auburn, CA for a Celebration of Statemas, Western States Lottery Week 2021. Auburn is vibrating with excitement for the 2022 Western States Endurance Run 2022 Lottery. Take a listen and see who drops in. See you in Auburn!!! Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themile99interview) | |||
| Episode 52 - Troy Meadows - The Lost Coast FKT | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:58:47 | |
Troy Meadows is a great human who faces big challenges and sticks around to tell the tale. We would love for you all to hear what he has done and what the future holds. He is a wealth of information. From all things Lost Coast, recovering from injury, balancing work, life, and training, plant-based nutrition, and general ultra chitchat. Plus find out how to make your own homemade whole food gels for your next long run!!! --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themile99interview) | |||
| Episode 51 - Beer on the Run Collab with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:47:36 | |
Join us for Part 2 of the Beer on the Run/Mile 99 Collab where we sit down and share a few beers with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld from the Beer on the Run Podcast. A podcast about beer, running, and sometimes both. If you aren’t already following Beer on the Run Podcast, check them out on IG or Twitter, and be sure to download Part 1 of the collab. Beer on the Run Podcast | Linktree @clintlikesbeer (IG) @JMRosenfeld (IG/Twitter) @beerontherunpod (IG) @beerontherun (twitter) --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themile99interview) | |||
| Episode 50 - Julie Fingar | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:53:19 | |
Rio Del Lago 100 Miler race director and previous interviewee Julie Fingar joined us for all of the final details and info about the 2021 race. RDL is in its 20th running this year, so tune in for everything you need to know as a racer, pacer, volunteer or spectator and see you on the course! NorCalUltras | Northern California's Premiere Ultra Endurance Events 2021 Rio Del Lago 100 Results Leaderboard (athlinks.com) Athlete Updates (chronotrack.com) RDL 2021 - 161km Running Route near Granite Bay (ID: 1653970) (plotaroute.com) Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 49 - Megan Roche and Jonathan Levitt | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:58:28 | |
Episode 49 gets down to the bone. Megan Roche and Jonathan Levitt have been instrumental in a multi-year Western States Endurance Run study looking at bone health in ultrarunners. We snagged some of their time to talk about this study! Megan Roche is a medical doctor, a researcher at Stanford, ultrarunner, coach, author, and podcaster. Jonathan Levitt is an ultrarunner, host of the For the Long Run podcast, and endurance athlete liaison for InsideTracker, who is providing the blood testing for the WSER study. Join us for an hour and get all the details on longevity in the Long Run of life. Optimize wellness and performance through blood tests, nutrition and science. (insidetracker.com) Megan IG: @Meg_Runs_Happy Jonathon IG: @jwlevitt, @forthelrpod Bone Health in Female Ultrarunners Focus of New Study (womensrunning.com) --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 48 - Robert Ressl-Moyer Remo | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:57:49 | |
A toenail saved his life! From a humble upbringing in a small village to a long career playing soccer, Robert finally landed in Sacramento where his coaching and training is now based. He has always been an accomplished athlete but with his Masters in Exercise Science, he focuses on a holistic approach to training humans. We could have spent much longer listening to Robert. One of a kind human. Download today! Psssst, don’t forget our Patreon! IG: Robert Ressl-Moyer (@robertcorre) • Instagram photos and videos FB: (5) Robert Ressl-Moyer | Facebook Twitter: ReMo Fitness USU: Robert Ressl-Moyer's Results (ultrasignup.com) --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 47 - Beverley Anderson-Abbs | 17 Sep 2021 | 01:01:05 | |
Join us for Episode 47 and find out about the Queen of the South, Beverley Anderson-Abbs. We go way back to her roots in Canada and learn how racing and competing started at a very early age. We chat all about her years in the Adventure Racing Scene, road and mountain bike racing, ultra trail racing, the Barkley Marathons, and her recent transition to super long-distance road racing across the Heart of the South and the Last Annual Vol State Road Race. Tune In!! FB: Beverley Anderson-Abbs | Facebook Twitter: https://twitter.com/bevlikeabbs USU: Beverley Anderson-Abbs' Results (ultrasignup.com) RRCA: Coaching Certification Program - Road Runners Club of America (rrca.org) ACT: ACTION PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION (actcertification.org) The Last Annual Vol State Road Race – Last Annual Vol State Road Race (vacationwithoutacar.com) --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 122 - Doctors JoAnn Ellero and Andy Pasternak POST SHOW | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:18:56 | |
After some unexpected time off, the Mile 99 team is back on track and making post show content that was recorded earlier this year available to our audience. We hope you enjoy it and thank you for your continued support! Doctor JoAnn and Doctor Andy stuck around after the main show and had some time to chat about Andy's upcoming podcast, and we'll be sure to announce it when it's ready! JoAnn was in the thick of training for Western States when we spoke to them, and they had a great time at the Memorial Day training runs. JoAnn ultimately finished the race with a wonderful Golden Hour time of 29:13:41, and we are thrilled for her! At the time of the interview, we talked about the difficulty of the training before the race, nutritional challenges and the importance of not comparing your training cycles to what others around you are doing. The next time you see Andy and JoAnn on a run or at and aid station, make sure to say hi! See you on the trails! Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 46 - Melissa Penwell | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:55:55 | |
Episode 46 was a deep dive into road running with Melissa Penwell. She has a drive for success that is almost tangible throughout the interview. She gave us a glimpse into how she qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2019 & training/racing that lead up to that. Once again we discussed community and how uplifting runners are. We had a great time. Download today! But wait, don't forget to rate & review our podcast! Let's get this trending. See ya on the trails! 5 Questions with Melissa Penwell | Placer County, CA Melissa Penwell - (beastpacing.com) Athlinks Unclaimed Results Search: melissa penwell Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 45 - Reggie White and Rob Myers - Bear 100 | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:56:44 | |
Bear 100 Mile Endurance Run runners download this episode today! Reggie White and Robert Myers walked us through their training leading up to the Bear 100 Mile Endurance Run, gear picks and some important discussions about hash browns. Don’t forget to review our show so we can get this thing trending! See ya on the trails. Reggie FB: (2) Reggie White | Facebook Reggie IG: Reggie White (@19regional81) • Instagram photos and videos Rob USU:http://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Robert&lname=Myers Rob IG: Robert Myers (@mrcrabapple) • Instagram photos and videos Rob FB: (2) rob myers - Search Results | Facebook --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themile99interview) | |||
| Episode 44 - Christine Vincent | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:51:30 | |
This episode was all about a patient & grateful runner lining up to the 2021 Western States Endurance Run 100. Christine Vincent fought cutoffs, blisters and unusual heat to finally get to cross the finish line in 29 hours and 44 minutes during the Golden Hour. Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 43 - EJ Maldonado | 06 Aug 2021 | 00:58:59 | |
Episode 43 with EJ Maldonado is not one to miss. EJ gives us so many reasons why the trail community is one of the most supportive and kind communities to be a part of. We discussed huge life changes, transgender athletes, gender equality, alcohol abuse disorder, mental health, and, of course, some awesome races. Download for a feel-good episode with a progressive and kind human, EJ. the streeeker v.2 (@ejmaldonado74) • Instagram photos and videos --- Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 42 - Tim Stahler - Inside Trail Racing | 23 Jul 2021 | 00:58:57 | |
For this episode we sit down with the guy behind many of our favorite local and Bay Area trail races like the Woodside Ramble, Knickerbocker Canyon, Marin Ultra Challenge, and the Ordnance 100K, Inside Trail Racing’s very own Tim Stahler. Join us to hear all about what's on the 2021 race schedule and be ready for a FULL 2022 calendar. Tim Stahler's Results (ultrasignup.com) Inside Trail Racing (@insidetrail) • Instagram photos and videos --- Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 41 - George Ruiz - Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:58:21 | |
We are super excited to talk to the guy behind the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs. He is not only a well-loved and happy-go-lucky race director, but he is also a well-accomplished endurance athlete in both road and trail racing with 19 hundos under his belt and endless amazing races of all distances, from the mountains to the streets. Tune in to get the origins of both George and the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs... AND NEW COURSE CHANGES for 2021!!!!! 20K feet vert for the Hundo!!! George Ruiz's Results (ultrasignup.com) TRTER 2021 Routes - Google Sheets --- Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 40 - Julie Fingar - NorCal Ultras | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:05:09 | |
We are super excited to talk to the woman who has brought us Way too Cool 50K, American River 50, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Race, She Rocks the Trails, and numerous other amazing races. Julie Fingar is not only a loved and admired race director, she is a well-accomplished athlete in both road and trail racing with 150+ marathons and ultra-marathons under her belt including eight 100-mile wins. She is a successful business owner and has given endlessly back to our community. Take a listen and find out how far back her drive goes, plus BREAKING RDL RACE COURSE NEWS!!!!! --- Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 39 - Western States Week - Live at the Aid Station | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:44:01 | |
The town of Auburn is vibrating with excitement! The 2021 Western States Endurance Run is in the final countdown for race day. The Mile 99 Crew sits down at the Auburn Aid Station to celebrate LIVE IN PERSON for WSER100 storytelling. Take a listen and see you on the Western States Trail. Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 38 - Ben Mitchell | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:57:44 | |
This episode is packed with epic adventures and race details for some of our Bucket List races. Ben R.E. Mitchell has created and set FKTs, traveled far and raced long. Tune in to hear about his adventures. Subscribe to our Patreon for a shout-out on the live! | |||
| Episode 37 - Craig Thornley, Diana Fitzpatrick and Dr. Andy Pasternak | 28 May 2021 | 01:02:09 | |
The Western States 100 Endurance Run crew joined us again for the latest updates, talked us through new policies and what this 2021 race year will look like. Download this episode with RD Craig Thornley, board president Diana Fitzpatrick and medical director Dr. Andy Pasternak today! See ya on the trails. #SeeYaAtStates Medical volunteers needed: Medical – Western States Endurance Run (wser.org) All other volunteers: I Want To Volunteer – Western States Endurance Run (wser.org) Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 127 - Catching up with Greg and Jess | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:41:47 | |
Wow, where does the time go?? Hello again everyone, and sorry for being out of touch since our last episode in July before TRT. A lot has happened since then for both of us, and we've missed our trail running community and audience, and we're so glad you're all still here for us. Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 36 - Paulo Medina - Single Track Running | 21 May 2021 | 01:12:18 | |
Paulo Medina is a race director for SingleTrack Running and owner of The Aid Station in Auburn, CA. We spent the episode learning how he became a runner, business owner, and a pillar to our local Auburn, CA running community. Join us for a feel-good hour of community and some exciting news about Paulo! Our Patreon is up! Support us for $1! SingleTrack Running – No benches, no half-time, no time-outs…Welcome to my world. 100 miles to Auburn SingleTrack Running Shop online: www.auburnaidstation.com --- Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 35 - Danny Murphy | 14 May 2021 | 01:04:36 | |
Hot off an 8 hour finish at the American River 50 race, Danny Murphy, the creator of UltraPacer, sat down with us to walk us through his ultrarunning career. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amokrunnr Website: https://ultrapacer.com Danny Murphy's Results (ultrasignup.com) Your hosts: Greg Larkin / Mike Turner / Jessica Harris Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 34 - Maria Steinhauser | 16 Apr 2021 | 01:01:16 | |
Grand theft auto? Podium finishes? Master’s degree? Episode 34 featured Maria Steinhauser and her journey through single parenting, grad school, full-time teaching, and podium finishes. We shared an hour laughing and reliving some of her adventures. Maria is a driven, successful, compassionate, and hard-working human. Her pacers might have accidentally stolen a car while she was running as well! Tune in to hear how it all played out. Don’t forget to rate and review. Subscribe to our Patreon for $1! IG: @singletrackrunningmaria www.singletrackrunningmaria.com Maria Steinhauser's Results (ultrasignup.com) MRTT FB: (8) She RUNS This Town / Moms RUN This Town | Facebook FKT: Maria Steinhauser | Fastest Known Time Your hosts: Greg Larkin / Mike Turner / Jessica Harris Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 33 - Jamil Coury | 09 Apr 2021 | 01:01:01 | |
Jamil Coury joined us for Episode 33. We dove right in and discussed the good, bad and ugly that came from a year of pandemic race directing. We touched on the 2021 Barkley marathons and how Jamil’s day(s) unfolded. Mike is running Cocodona 250 while Jess and Greg are crewing him. We were itching to get all the extra details for this race. It is going to be a great week built on years and years of planning. Download to hear the full conversation. Rate and review! COCODONA 250 runners: Don’t forget to check out Jamil’s last upload for a course preview. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JvzDV4qcVE4&feature=youtu.be Jamil Coury – Content Creator | Business Owner | Filmmaker WeRunFar Profile: Jamil Coury – iRunFar Jamil Coury - Run Steep Get High Jamil Coury's Results (ultrasignup.com) --- Your hosts: Greg Larkin / Mike Turner / Jessica Harris Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 32 - E3 Epic Endurance Events | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:04:40 | |
Calling all Canyons 100k runners! Our 32nd episode features Chaz Sheya, Abigail Drake, and Sean Flanagan race directors for Canyons 100k. Get to know all three and how they became directors for E3 Epic Endurance Events. Canyons 100k is a Western States Endurance Run and UTMB qualifier, and a Golden ticket race. They had to find a new route during the pandemic to prevent a super spreader event. We were first to get the inside scoop on what aid stations will look, shuttle questions, and details about how many waves. Get to know all three and get many of your questions answered. VOLUNTEERS: 2021 Canyons Endurance Runs: Volunteer Registration (signupgenius.com) E3 website: Epic Endurance Events (e3running.com) E3 FB: (2) E3 Epic Endurance Events | Facebook Chaz FB: (2) Chaz Sheya | Facebook Chaz USU: Charles Sheya's Results (ultrasignup.com) Abbey FB: (2) Abbey Drake | Facebook Abbey USU: Abigail Drake's Results (ultrasignup.com) Sean FB: (2) Sean Flanagan | Facebook Sean USU: Sean Flanagan's Results (ultrasignup.com) Canyons WS: Canyons 100K — Epic Endurance Events (e3running.com) DPMR: Donner Party Mountain Runners – Inform Inspire Connect Your hosts: Greg Larkin / Mike Turner / Jessica Harris Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 31 - Michael Li | 26 Mar 2021 | 01:01:38 | |
For our 31st episode, we sat down with Bay Area Ultrarunner, Race Director, Running Coach, and now JamOnTam200 FKT holder, Michael Li. Michael just completed a record-setting 21 ascents up Mt. Tam, covering 200 miles, 57,162 feet of vert in 108 hours, 24 minutes, and 20 seconds. But Michael has not always been the lean, mean, climbing machine we all know and love. Leading up to 2008 he had built a successful IT consulting and training company, speaking at conferences worldwide. But his busy and stressful lifestyle between airport food and late nights at his desk led him to a weight of 215 lbs. He decided to make a change and get a new lease on his body. Within 6 months he had dropped 60 lbs and started his running journey that took him to the top of Mt Tam. But his journey has not been easy. Through DNFs, failures, and disappointments, he has learned to thrive and use these as opportunities to grow, train harder, and set bigger goals. Tune into this episode to get all the details on how he pulled this off. Be sure to catch the Rapid-Fire questions at the end for some Michael Li fun facts…YOU WILL BE SHOCKED!! Ultrasignup: Michael Li's Results (ultrasignup.com) FKT: https://fastestknowntime.com/route/mt-tamalpais-ca IG: https://www.instagram.com/ultra100m/ FB (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/ultraMichael FB (Coaching): http://www.facebook.com/CoachMichaelLi Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/8219583 TRT 2018 Finish Video: http://bit.ly/2018TRT100MFinalMile RDL 2019 Finish Video: http://bit.ly/2019RDL100MFinalMile JamOnTam200 Finish Video: http://bit.ly/2021JamOnTam200FinalMile The Bay School of San Francisco (www.bayschoolsf.org) The San Francisco Marathon - July 25, 2021 (www.thesfmarathon.com) Find a Coach (www.rrca.org) VIRTUAL RACE - Jam on Tam — ATRA (www.trailrunner.com) --- Your hosts: Greg Larkin / Mike Turner / Jessica Harris Artwork/logo by Krista Cavender: https://www.kcavenderdesign.com/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristacavender/ Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 30 - Sarah Estrella | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:04:03 | |
During 2020, we saw the rise of FKT attempts while so many races had been cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic. The 2021 FKT season is off to a blistering start with the Death Valley N-S standard route crossing (off-trail) FKT being taken by Sarah Estrella, a local runner from Davis. Sarah joined us for episode 30 to talk about this this multi-day challenge in the famed Death Valley and what it took to take it on and get it done. Along the way, we also learned about her mental and physical toughness starting from a young age, some of the epic challenges she took on even before this FKT attempt, and much more. Tune in for another inspiring episode! Ultrasignup: Sarah Estrella's Results (ultrasignup.com) FKT: Sarah Estrella | Fastest Known Time IG: Sarah DeRose Estrella (@freerange64) • Instagram photos and videos FB: (5) Sarah DeRose Estrella | Facebook Cool Moon: Cool Moon 100-Mile Endurance Run - August 14, 2021 (ultrasignup.com), Pioneer Spirit: Pioneer Spirit 50 – SingleTrack Running Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race: 3100: Run and Become - The Film3100: Run and Become | A Film by Sanjay Rawal (3100film.com) | |||
| First 99 Gear Review - Hey Bruce, What Are You Packing? | 12 Mar 2021 | 01:02:37 | |
In this episode, we sit down again with Bruce Nguyen. We spoke to Bruce last November in episode 18 after his amazing Moab 240 finish. We asked him to come back to discuss his gear. Specifically, all the gear it takes to run and crew a successful 200+ mile multiday race. Bruce just returned from crewing his buddy Michael Li on his amazing JamOnTam200 Fatass, where Michael completed a record 21 repeats with over 56K feet of vert from the historic 1929 Lytton Square Clock in Mill Valley, CA to the top of Mount Tamalpais. This was also a shake-out for the new Ultra Taj Mahal (or UTM for short) which is Bruce’s new off-grid travel trailer that he plans to use as a mobile aid station at both Cocodona 250 and Tahoe 200. The UTM is equipped with a full-sized bed, shower, restroom, salon, and electric stove for some down-home cooking. It’s a major upgrade from sleeping on a cot in his family’s minivan. But don’t get too comfortable just yet. Mt Tam threw them a curveball of high winds, rain, and hail while summiting the second night. The UTM was only a few miles away and they had chosen to travel light. They had no rain gear and were forced to huddle in the ladies’ restroom at the summit for an hour doing jumping jacks as they waited for the storm to pass. Lesson learned…be prepared for that 2% chance of rain. Bruce is a busy family man and more of a weekend warrior. Through COVID he has relied on fat races and adventure runs to keep him challenged and trained. But don’t peg him just yet, his race planning is legit. Moab 240 2020 required detailed logistical planning. He spent many hours educating himself on the off-grid lifestyle and what he would need to keep his soda cold and his Elevated Legs Recovery Boots charged. Prepare for the worst. Mountain races have a good 20 miles between aid stations, and anything can happen. Bruce carries two emergency bivy sacks. You can sleep on them, crawl inside, or wear them as a poncho. Make sure your pacer has their own! Bruce also carries a Garmin InReach and his smartphone equipped with Gaia GPS app to keep him safely on the right trail. He also has been known to use walkie-talkies to give his crew a heads up of his arrival and start chatting about food options. Don’t forget to pack your drop bags with your DUPLICATE cold and wet weather gear. Yes, You Need DUPLICATES. Walkie-talkie your crew and they can run, grab your drop bag and have it ready at the UTM. Find out if your race moves/bounces drop bags forward. Keep several pairs of dry socks in your pack for river crossings. Oh, there is so much more… Remember Bruce’s motto: Have a plan but live in the moment and you will find Zen. Elevated Legs: Elevated Legs Recovery Boots Gaia GPS: https://www.gaiagps.com/ CalTopo: Home - CalTopo Cocodona 250: cocodona.com Tahoe 200: - Tahoe 200 Endurance Run Ultra | |||
| Episode 29 - Karen and Kjell Frames | 05 Mar 2021 | 01:01:43 | |
For our 29th episode, we sat down with two fixtures of our trail running community, Karen and Kjell Framnes! You can count on seeing Karen, Kjell and their daughter Olivia at pretty much any trail race in Northern California from 50k up to 200 miles in length, both racing and volunteering. They are true ambassadors of the sport, and we talked to them to find out all about how they got their starts, how they met and fell in love, what they've been up to the past few years and what big plans are in store for later this year and beyond! Ultrasignup: Kjell Framnes' Results (ultrasignup.com) | |||
| First 99 Gear Review - Tales from Dusty Corners | 26 Feb 2021 | 01:02:22 | |
On the First 99 Gear Review we usually talk about gear attached to your body; shoes, clothing, watches, stuff like that. But today, we are sitting down with Auburn’s very own Doug White to talk about the gear, time, and volunteers it takes to pull off the successful Dusty Corners Western States Endurance Race Aid Station. Mile 38 of the WSER is no joke. Dusty Corners is a hot, dry, and dusty place (except for the year of snow and hypothermia). When you finally make it through the high-country snow, Duncan Canyon, and leave Robinson Flat and Miller’s Defeat behind, you will be more than ready for some refreshing watermelon and an ice-cold sponge bath. Doug is the Sheriff of this 1-day tent city and he runs a tight but fun ship. His 25-years of military history of leading a nuclear weapons facility has prepared him well. Over the decades in between earning his masters degree in pharmaceutical antineoplastic chemistry, leaving the Ph.D program to stand up & serve his country in the U.S. Navy, and rising to VP of R&D in the aerospace/defense industry, Doug is also an accomplished rock climber, mountaineer, and ultramarathon finisher including of course WSER 2001. Doug was first introduced to the WSER in the mid-90s as his father and famous Tevis Cup step-mother Barbara White were early volunteers of the WSER. He took over AS Captain at Last Chance between 1997 and 2000 for the Steven Creek Striders. His family took over Dusty Corners AS around 2001. Doug took over the reins in 2011 and created the experience we know today. For most of the year planning is just him, but two weeks prior to the Big Dance the wheels start to churn. All the gear comes out of the Tuff Shed, laid out on his basketball court, sorted, counted, and cleaned. Knives are sharpened, ice is ordered, and logistics are finalized. Dusty Corners is not just an AS, it’s a well-oiled party. On any given year 300 folks and 50 volunteers will pass through this dusty tent city in the mountains. Thanks to Doug’s leadership and his tireless/loyal crew, your visit to Dusty Corners will be unforgettable. You will be taken back in time to an actual mining town, and come face to face with Sheriff White and his trusty deputies. Tip your hat, take a drink, but get on your way. Tune in to this episode of the First 99 Gear Review to get all the details on hosting a successful Dusty Corners WSER AS. Stevens Creek Striders: https://www.facebook.com/stevenscreekstriders Tevis Cup: http://www.teviscup.org/ WSER: https://www.wser.org/ Tuff Sheds: https://www.tuffshed.com/ | |||
| Episode 126 - George Ruiz and TRT pre-race briefing | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:10:40 | |
Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs race director George Ruiz joined us again this year to dig into all of the last minute details of the race, answer runner and crew questions and get everyone pumped for the race! We got through a ton of information and audience questions, and if you're running, crewing, volunteering or supporting the race in any way, don't miss this one! Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation | |||
| Episode 28 - Jenny Maier | 20 Feb 2021 | 01:06:48 | |
In this episode, Jenny Maier joined us to talk about her unique approach to combining personal training, strength and mobility work and yoga to help build balanced runners with longevity in the sport. | |||
| First 99 Gear Review - Our Gear Picks | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:52:58 | |
Mike kicked off our Mile 99 crew favorite gear review. We peeked into a lesson from Turner’s Theory of Net Energy Balance. It led him to favoring a Gore brand windstopper vest. It has a low back and pockets originally used for cyclists. He mentioned his glasses hook up from Cody Johnson in Salt Lake City who fit prescription lenses in racing glasses. They auto-tint and he wore them for 34 hours at a race. Dakine 8L waistpack is a recent purchase that Mike wants to use for snacks so it is likely to become a favorite quickly. Jessica really loves the Lululemon Speed Up shorts 2.5 ($59). They are light, lined and durable. She has had the Flipbelt classic($29) for over 5 years. They fit her large phone and have a hook for keys. Jessica was disappointed with the Ultimate Direction Women’s Ultra Vesta 4.0 ($110). The fabric doesn't wash well and is not sturdy. The bladder and soft flask combination is not realistic for a race pack. Greg is all about getting efficient. He likes his Victory Sport Design Bear III gear bag ($120). He uses it for racing and training. He also favors a big plastic tote that he keeps all his extra gear in. It is always ready to go and it is easy to load up for adventures. His Victory bag also fits into it making this setup so efficient. Greg initially started out liking Injinji toe socks because they helped prevent blisters during long races and training runs. Durability was an issue after a while, and he had to replace them pretty frequently. He now uses the XOSKIN brand toe socks ($24). They’ve been working well and are very durable. Tune in to hear more about our likes and dislikes! | |||
| Episode 27 - Craig Thornley, Dr. Andy Pasternak, Diana Fitzpatrick, and Tim Twietmeyer | 05 Feb 2021 | 01:06:58 | |
In this episode, we were joined by Western States Endurance Run race director Craig Thornley, race medical director Dr. Andy Pasternak, president of the board of directors Diana Fitzpatrick, and vice president of the board Tim Twietmeyer. | |||