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Run The News | Road Ultras Need Hype & Money In Ultras06 Oct 202601:33:03

Allison Mercer is an ultramarathon athlete who has competed at both 50km and 100km World Championships, Tunnel Hill, and Strolling Jim. She joined me to unpack why the World 100 KM deserves more attention, and what ingredients make ultramarathons grow.

Allison: @onewomandanceparty | Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/18552474

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Episode 503: Last Soul Ultra Steals The Show | Kim Gottwald25 Sep 202600:54:28

Kim Gottwald is a German ultra runner and content creator who went from law student to backyard-ultra standout by documenting extreme projects in public, including a co-win at Go One More in Texas, and a 449 km Last Soul Ultra victory at home. He co-founded the running brand Rappid, became BPN's first German athlete, and now hosts Germany's Last Soul Ultra. He has big plans for expanding Last Soul Ultra into multiple locations, including the US.

Kim: kimgottwald.info | IG: @kim.gottwald | YT: @Kim.gottwald

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Episode 502: Backyard Ultra Records & Recovery | Phil Gore22 Sep 202601:14:34

Phil Gore holds the World Best mark for the Backyard format, completing 119 "yards" for a total of 495.83miles. He recently completed a personal project, called Project 168, where he aimed to see if he would be able to last 168 yards (700 miles). He ended up tapping out at 152 yards (633.75 miles). We discussed this project, what the limiters were, how they have created a longer recovery, and what direction the Backyard Ultra World is going, and how his event raised nearly $300,000 for Telethon, a Western Australian appeal that supports sick, vulnerable, and disadvantaged kids and their families. You can contribute here: philgore.com.au

Phil: philgore.com.au | IG: @phil.gore.ultrarunner

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Episode 501: First Double Amputee To Finish Leadville 100 Mile Run | Brian Reynolds10 Sep 202601:19:36

Brian Reynolds is a Brooks-sponsored double below-knee amputee runner who, in 2026, became the first athlete in that category to finish the Leadville Trail 100 — on his fourth try, in 28 hours 55 minutes. He lost both legs at age four to meningococcemia, a rare bacterial infection with grim survival odds. For years he hid the amputation and stayed off the trails. A Grand Canyon hike cracked that open. He went from powerlifting to a 2:58 marathon, multiple classification records from 5K to the marathon, and Team USA para-athletics.

Brian: IG: @brianreynoldsrunner

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Run The News | Phil Gore Shocks Backyard World & Meg Eckert Targets Men's 6-Day American Record07 Sep 202600:24:26

Phil Gore holds the World Best Backyard record with 119 yards (495.87 miles). In an effort to see what he could actually do, he set up a project targeting yards/hours. Meg Eckert may be the most underrated ultramarathon athlete in the game right now. She is currently on pace to break her own women's 6-day World Record, and also the outright American Record. Finally, I touch on some thoughts around the UTMB events. 

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Episode 500: The Truth Behind Run Slow To Run Fast | Thomas Nobbs03 Sep 202601:12:56

Thomas Nobbs is a professional marathon athlete with a 2:09 PR, and endurance coach. His progression to 2:09 speaks for itself, and his public strava profile shows how he has balanced lots of low intensity running and key quality sessions. Thomas is currently training for the Chicago Marathon, where he plans to once again improve his marathon PR. 

Thomas: teamrunrun.com/coach/tom-nobbs | IG: @nobbs.not.knobs | Strava: Thomas Nobbs

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Episode 499: REDs & Body Composition | Dr. Trent Stellingwerff28 Aug 202601:12:50

Dr. Trent Stellingwerff joined the show to discuss the topic of relative energy deficiency syndrome (REDs) in endurance athletes, and body competition management. Trent includes working with the Women's Health, Sport & Performance Institute (WHSP) in Boston Trent is the Chief Performance Officer (CPO) at the Canadian Sports Institute. Trent has developed many national and international collaborations in various applied research projects in the fields of nutrition and physiology, and been a part of 8 IOC position statements. Trent joined the show to discuss the topic of relative energy deficiency syndrome in endurance athletes, and body competition management in athletics.

Trent: whspinstitute.org & csipacific.ca/team-members/trent-stellingwerff | X: @TStellingwerff

 

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Run The News | Mark Dowdle Goes Crazy At Last Soul Ultra24 Aug 202601:01:14

Mark Dowdle arrives 15 minutes before the start of Last Soul Ultra, but still wins with nearly 400 miles. Should we have more unsupported ultra running events? Badwater 135 lack of streaming and interesting shoe policy. Jeff Garmire joins me to discuss and share his upcoming documentary.

Jeff Garmire: freeoutside.com | IG: @thefreeoutside | YT: @Freeoutside

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Episode 498: 2:59 to 2:18 Marathon | Matt Fox - Sweat Elite20 Aug 202601:29:16

Matt Fox joined me to chat about his interest in the marathon after coming from a National class middle distance background, his trajectory with content creation, the Chinese running shoe market, and his power weight ratio journey. 

Matt Fox: sweatelite.co | IG: @mattinglisfox

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Episode summary: Zach Bitter interviews Matt Fox (Sweat Elite)

Matt's background: Former Australian middle-distance runner who twice finished 5th at Olympic/World trials (consistent 1:48 800m). Felt he "failed" after never making a national team, which later fueled his curiosity about how better runners train.

How Sweat Elite started: After a failed Strava-like app, Matt launched a site interviewing pros. He later began filming elite workouts (inspired by old FloTrack videos), but it lost money due to last-minute travel costs and limited YouTube revenue. He recouped losses by documenting his own marathon builds.

Content landscape: Athletes now prefer posting their own journeys, making third-party workout videos harder. Influencers-as-coaches is a growing issue; both agree formal qualifications aren't required (many great coaches never had them), but buyers should do due diligence. Bad influencer coaches can still introduce people to the sport who later seek better help.

Creators they follow: Truett Haynes (humor + ambitious Olympic Trials goal despite current times being far off; recently hired Rory Linkletter). Also Eric Floberg (cinematography) and Rory Linkletter (authenticity, Canadian marathon record pursuit).

Weight/body composition debate: Matt accidentally got very lean (70 kg) for a 2:20 marathon, then gained 3–4 kg and plateaued at 2:23–2:24. After noticing he was much larger than the Japanese runners he raced with, he used carb-cycling (high carbs around key sessions, deficit on easy days) to drop back to ~69 kg and ran 2:18–2:19. He has since lost another ~12 kg.

  • He stresses this is highly individual and risky. Personality matters: people with OCD/obsessive tendencies are more likely to develop RED-S or eating disorders. He now studies nutrition to give safer guidance.

  • Examples cited: Josh Kerr's long-term leaning-out, George Cush dropping weight before winning Comrades, Ryan Hall hitting a point where further loss hurt performance.

  • Both emphasize timing (fuel hard sessions, restrict on recovery days), not living in a perpetual deficit, and resetting after races.

Chinese super shoes: Matt recently lab-tested 12 models from Anta, Li-Ning, 361°, Xtep, Dynafish, etc. Many perform comparably to Western shoes at half the price and often last longer. Notable mentions: Li-Ning Dragon Flight (79 g, technically illegal but extremely fast; a legal version is coming), Anta C10 (very similar to Puma Fast-R), Dynafish trainer (versatile, durable, sub-200 g).

  • Barriers in the U.S.: high tariffs, limited specialty-store distribution, and brands currently focused on the Chinese market. Anta and Li-Ning are expanding globally.

Matt's current status: Recovering from injury, posting daily on Instagram/Strava as Matt Fox. Targeting a 2:17 or faster at the Melbourne Marathon in two months.

Timestamps:

0:00:02 — Intro and welcome to the episode

0:00:45 — Matt shares his background and connection to the podcast

0:01:42 — Matt's unusual running journey and early Sweat Elite work

0:04:33 — Matt's competitive middle-distance background and Olympic trials attempts

0:05:50 — Stepping away from elite running and building Sweat Elite

0:07:19 — From a failed app to interviewing pro runners

0:09:06 — Building content, monetization challenges, and workout videos

0:13:10 — Athletes making their own content and the creator/brand shift

0:14:36 — Should influencers need qualifications to coach?

0:21:08 — Coaching credentials and the role of experience

0:22:34 — Content creators Matt is excited about

0:25:46 — Truett Haynes, Rory Linkletter, and the entertainment factor

0:31:34 — Transition to weight, performance, and body composition

0:33:19 — Matt's marathon progression and how weight loss affected performance

0:40:27 — The nuance of weight loss, RED-S, and individual differences

0:48:32 — Why the conversation is different for different runners

0:50:22 — Timing carbohydrates and avoiding energy deficiency

0:52:19 — George Kusche at Comrades

0:57:30 — Josh Kerr seemingly fully optimized

01:03:12 — Chinese running shoes and why they matter

01:06:12 — Jack Crago and testing Chinese shoe models

01:08:25 — Distribution, tariffs, and market access in the U.S.

01:13:02 — Shoe durability and foam life

01:15:28 — Lightest legal shoes and new tech from Chinese brands

01:17:42 — Anta, Puma, and the global shoe market

01:19:04 — Puma concept shoes and performance development

01:20:49 — Why Chinese brands are expanding more slowly in the West

01:22:12 — Matt's trip to China and how he got deeper into shoe tech

01:23:54 — Dynafish and ultra-light trainers

01:26:12 — Wrap-up, where to find Matt, and final thoughts

 

Episode 497: Blood Clot Defeated & Return To Training13 Aug 202600:26:11

I reached the end of my journey with the blood clot I discovered at the end of June. I learned a lot through the process, along with information about my personal risk for blood clotting. I unpack all of that and share my return to training. 

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Episode 496: Fueling Your Ultra: Strategies & Challenges | Vic Johnson07 Aug 202601:09:37

Vic Johnson shares the practical limits of high-carb strategies, discusses how carbohydrate needs can exceed what the gut can absorb, especially under heat and high intensity. Vic shares typical successful ranges, why hotter races and faster pacing worsen digestion, and emphasizes consistent intake over large boluses that can trigger GI issues. They discuss individualizing targets for mid-pack runners, finding a personal carb "cap" in training then scaling back for race day, sex differences (body size, culture, psychology), links between GI issues and disordered eating, the role of day-to-day carb intake in building intestinal transporters, and practical choices between drink mix vs gels.

Vic Johnson: mountainsportsnutrition.com | IG: @mountain.sports.dietitian

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Episode 495: Performance Enhancing Drugs In Ultramarathon | Kilian Korth29 Jul 202601:55:25

Kilian Korth joined the show to have a discussion around ultrarunning's growing professionalization without sophisticated regulated drug testing, the limits and trade-offs of WADA/USADA-style regimes, and why "doping" as a blanket term obscures intent and severity. We unpack gray areas such as THC thresholds, TUE complexity for common medications, transparency vs backlash, influencer incentives, and the future pressure regenerative medicine and technology (e.g., super shoes) may place on sport rules.

Kilian: IG: @runtoughmindset | Substack: https://substack.com/@runtoughmindset

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Episode Summary & Notes: Zach Bitter & Kilian Korth on PEDs, incentives, and doping in ultrarunning

Context & framing

  • Conversation is the third appearance by Kilian on Zach's podcast; shifts from traditional training/racing episodes toward current events in running.

  • Sparked by recent doping-related controversies (Cam Hanes / Sage Canaday online conflict, Mike McKnight's discussion of BPC-157 use on Hanes' podcast).

  • Both emphasize moving beyond narrow focus on specific peptides/cases to broader structural issues.

Activism, incentives & tribalism

  • Skepticism of modern activism: good causes often get distorted by perverse incentives (attention, platform growth, organizational self-preservation/mission creep).

  • Online environments (especially short-form social media) reward polarization over curiosity or truth-seeking.

  • Parallel drawn to low-carb diet advocacy: movement shifted from exploration of pros/cons toward dietary supremacy and identity attachment.

  • Both hosts value changing one's mind with new evidence and prefer evolving conversations over tribal "debates" aimed at winning.

Core problem in ultrarunning

  • Rapid professionalization and financial incentives exist, but sophisticated testing (especially out-of-competition) is essentially absent.

  • Honor-code system + high rewards creates conditions in which some athletes near the top are likely to use PEDs.

  • Contrast with Olympic sports (e.g., swimming) where positives occur even with lower financial stakes.

  • "Doping" is an unhelpful blanket term that equates intentional, high-impact cheating (e.g., EPO) with gray-area or accidental cases.

BPC-157 and gray areas

  • BPC-157 is an experimental peptide with very limited human data (one small study of 12 people among 36 total studies reviewed).

  • Anecdotally has been used for tendon/muscle healing; on the WADA banned list at all times (no TUE pathway currently).

  • Gray areas exist in WADA criteria themselves (performance enhancement potential, health risk, "spirit of the sport").

  • THC example: banned in-competition with a relatively high threshold; removed alcohol from the list is an example of changes over time.

  • Distinction between letter of the rules vs. moral/cosmic fairness; between intentional advantage-seeking and medical/recovery use.

Testing realities & practical challenges

  • Full USADA/WADA-style regimes require whereabouts reporting, out-of-competition testing, and significant lifestyle constraints (conflicts with the free-spirited, remote nature of trail/ultrarunning).

  • Even gold-standard systems have loopholes (missed whereabouts, remote camps, short-acting substances timed around sleep windows).

  • Half-measures are expensive, burdensome, and unlikely to deter determined cheaters.

  • Middle-of-pack and age-group athletes face different calculus; many use legitimate medications (inhalers, etc.) that may or may not require TUEs depending on type and dose/threshold.

Possible paths forward discussed

  • Transparency and honesty should be encouraged rather than punished (both hosts respect that Hanes and McKnight disclosed BPC-157 use).

  • Practical ideas:

    • Optional "non-competitive / open" checkbox so athletes using regulated substances can still participate without affecting results/records.

    • Tested vs. non-tested divisions (bodybuilding-style model).

    • More education needed around legitimate medical use (TUEs, Global DRO checks).

  • Focus should prioritize the small professional/elite tier where financial and competitive incentives are highest over age-group minutiae.

  • Future regenerative medicine and longevity interventions will force further adaptation; sport has already accepted large performance gains from technology (super shoes) more readily than internal/medical ones.

Influencers & broader culture

  • Influencer economy adds complexity: financial incentives to promote products or share experimental practices; difference between sharing personal experience vs. recommending use.

  • Transparency with clear caveats is preferred; pure anecdote-driven advice remains problematic.

  • Societal issues (tribalism, algorithmic incentives, low scientific literacy) make clean solutions difficult inside a small niche like ultrarunning.

Closing notes

  • Both stress nuance over black-and-white absolutism

  • Conversation aims to push the sport toward honest discussion of incentive structures rather than endless case-by-case outrage.

  • Kilian's Substack article ("The Run Tough Mindset") and upcoming documentary Forged in Failure are referenced as related material.

 

Run The News | Josh Kerr Shatters 27 Year Old Mile World Record20 Jul 202601:14:16

Josh Kerr shattered the mile World Record, running 3:42.66. Everett Smulders has run 3:58 in the mile, and follows the sport closely, so he joined me to discuss everything surrounding this historic day. We dive into what made this such a mainstream attention grabber, what made it stand out from similar accomplishments, and a variety of other topics. 

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Run The News | Backyard Ultra Records Disqualified at the Biotropica Backyard Ultra17 Jul 202601:02:32

There was recently some controversy at the Biotropica Backyard Ultra where both the men's and women's world bests were broken. After the event concluded, it was revealed that some violations occurred, causing all results from the event to be disqualified, including the top performances. Mark Dowdle joined me to discuss what happened, along with other related topics around rules in the sport of ultra marathon. 

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Episode 494: Developing As An Ultramarathon Runner | Lotti Brinks13 Jul 202601:02:47

Lotti Brinks is a rising star in the sport of trail ultramarathon. She has improved year over year, which recently resulted in finishing 5th at the 2026 WSER 100. She joins the show to discuss history with the sport of running, introduction to the sport of ultramarathon, becoming a professional athlete with Hoka, the growing trend of race day optimization with team training camps, and how she has shaped her mindset to stay balanced in life outside of being a professional runner.

Lotti Brinks: @lotti_brinks | https://www.strava.com/pros/25210246

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Episode 493: Comrades Champion | George Kusche05 Jul 202600:49:46

The Comrades Marathon is one of the most competitive ultramarathons on the planet. The 99th running of the historic point to point course recently saw both the men's and women's course records go down. George Kusche was the men's and overall winner with a time of 5 hours 15 minutes 56 seconds over the 85.77 km net uphill course. 

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Run The News | Did WSER 100 Highlight A Missed Pacing Advantage?29 Jun 202600:41:29

WSER 100 2026 was defined by large improvements in finishing times across both the men's and women's top finishers. What does the historically cooler temps help tell us about the next big performance boosting strategy for ultramarathon races? Nick Coury joins me to discuss the pacing variable that may still yield big improvements at races like WSER 100. 

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Run The News | Downhill Treadmill & Heat Training26 Jun 202600:14:13

Some eye catching training techniques have recently been highlighted in the running world. These included what appears to be an excessive degree weighted downhill treadmill work, and heat train maxxing. I give some thoughts on both, and what they mean for the average runner.

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Episode 492: My Blood Clot Diagnosis24 Jun 202600:18:48

I was recently diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a blood clot. I was traveling for a race when symptoms presented. This is a timeline of the events that led to me getting checked and confirmed. DVT is a situation where if you don't act soon, it can get very bad. Getting checked when symptoms present is very important, and I hope to highlight that with my story. 

 

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Run The News | Enhanced Games Failure? Fuel Abundance Signaling, Comrades Marathon15 Jun 202600:24:36

On paper, the Enhanced Games was a massive failure, but was success the real goal or something bigger? Hyper carb fueling strategies are all the rage right now, but is there more to this approach than gut training on race day? The Comrades Marathon produced course records on both the men's and women's side of the event. 

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Episode 491: The Art Of Ultrarunning | Ian Sharman12 Jun 202601:17:50

Ian Sharman is a legend in the ultramarathon space, finishing top ten at WSER 100 nine times, four wins at Leadville 100 mile, and a wealth of knowledge with respect to training theory and the variables that make for successful ultramarathon results. Ian recently published a book, "Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners." We spent some time covering what he has learned throughout his career as an athlete and coach.

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Episode 490: Multiday Ultramarathon Performance Insights | Kevin Goldberg05 Jun 202601:28:33

Multiday Ultramarathons are growing in popularity, but offer a high bar to be successful. Kevin Goldberg is the host of the "Distance To Empty Podcast" where they dive into the specific variables surrounding multiday ultras. We discussed what he has learned from experts along the way, as well his own participation in this style of ultramarathon.

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Episode 489: Walmsley Deserves WSER Entry & Policing Non-Professionals | Brian Peterson29 May 202601:07:52

Brian Peterson (Wolfie's World) joined me to discuss Jim Walmsley's entry into WSER through sponsor spot, and what to make of all the discussion around policing non-professional runners in sport.

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Episode 488: Ultramarathon Problem Solving | Kilian Korth22 May 202601:30:13

Kilian Korth finally cracked the code for a successful race at Cocodona 250 on his forth attempt. It didn't come without challenges and unpredictable hurdles to clear. Kilian is one of the best problem solvers in the sport. We discuss his approach, problem solving, and what makes Cocodona and multiday events so appealing in the modern ultramarathon era.

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Run The News | Is Fair Sport Fantasy?19 May 202600:16:58

Recently, Sage Canaday called into question Cameron Hanes participation in running events by pointing out some of the products he has openly discussed using. The topic raises questions about what the best process is for maintaining clean sport. I discuss what I believe both of their broader points include, and potential options to minimize the divide.

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Episode 487: Rachel Entrekin | Cocodona 250 Course Record14 May 202601:10:00

Rachel Entrekin recently cemented her legacy in the growth of multiday trail ultramarathons with her outright course record and third win at the Cocodona 250. We talk about how her race played out, her life has changed since going pro earlier this year, and what her performance has taught us about the many variables to success at multiday ultramarathons. 

For a full picture of Rachel's transition into professional ultra runner, please check out my previous episode with her, Episode 477: Cocodona 250 Ultra Champ | Rachel Entrekin 

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Run The News | Cocodona 250 Leveled Up11 May 202600:23:24

Cocodona 250 Mile had all the ingredients to go viral beyond the world of running. I dive into the variables that led to it, what we are learning around the weight of certain performance variables like running ability and durability, and why the event has a polarizing aspect to it.

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Episode 486: Inside The Pro Running World | Jacob Thomson08 May 202601:11:10

Jacob Thomson is a professional marathon runner for Under Armour. He recently raced Boston in a time of 2 hours 9 minutes 51 seconds. He co-hosts the Out and Back Podcast with Rory Linkletter. We discuss elite training, innovative shoe tech, the role of high in race carb fueling, doping influence on professional sports, and how to navigate the world of influence and sponsorship in running's modern era.

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Run The News | Super Shoes, Carbs, & Doping04 May 202600:26:48

Super shoes, extreme in race carb consumption, and doping was a big topic in the running news the past week. We saw both Sebastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha go under 2 hours for the first time in a sanctioned event. Much of the conversation around these performances were centered around innovations in shoe technology, carbohydrate fueling strategies, and doping suspicion. 

 

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Episode 485: Long Term Running Improvement | Brant Stachel01 May 202601:30:30

Brant Stachel guides high performing athletes and individuals to reach their goals. Brant has worked with elite athletes representing Canada and the United States, including Olympians and international competitors. Brant has been working with Thomas Nobbs who has continually progressed towards a 2:09 marathon and win at the McKirdy MicroOTQ Marathon.

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Episode 484: Influencers v. Athletes | Tommy Lewis24 Apr 202601:32:26

Tommy Lewis hosts the podcast, That's Runnable, and is a content creator with a passion to introduce people to running. He joined the show to discuss the role influencers and athletes play in growing the sport of running, where conflicts arise, and what he believes the path forward is for these two influential groups.

Tommy: thatsrunnable.com | IG: @tommyrunpt

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Episode 483: Arizona Monster 300 Course Record | Mike McKnight17 Apr 202601:17:29

Mike McKnight is an ultramarathon athlete, coach, and former Triple Crown of 200s record holder. He is a trailblazer for 200+ mile trail events, and on a mission this year to win as many as possible. He recently won and set the course record at the Arizona 300 Mile, and has his sights on Cocodona 250, Tahoe 200, Hardrock 100, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240 this year. 

Mike: greatwesternadventures.com | IG: @mikejmcknight

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Episode 482: What Performance Fueling Shows Us | Dr. James DiNicolantonio06 Apr 202601:06:54

Dr. James DiNicolantonio is a cardiovascular research scientist and Doctor of Pharmacy and has worked with professional athletes across sports. We cover the topic of fueling sport, and what to make of the extremes often discussed online.

James: drjamesdinic.com | IG: @drjamesdinic | X: @drjamesdinic | YouTube: @dr.jamesdinicolantonio2215

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Episode 481: Multi-day & Backyard Ultras | Mark Dowdle30 Mar 202601:30:51

Mark Dowdle specializes in long multi-day and backyard ultramarathons. He shares his experience coming from a non-running background. We discuss what makes multi-day ultras and backyard ultras unique and how the variables impacting performance shift compared to shorter ultras and endurance events. 

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Episode 480: Has Endurance Fueling Bonked?23 Mar 202600:30:12

For this episode, I dive into some of the extremes we often see with respect to fueling strategies in endurance sports, both on the high and low end of carbohydrate consumption, and what we can make of it all. 

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Episode 479: Is Low Carb Performance Misplaced? | Jonah Rosner13 Mar 202601:14:25

Jonah Rosner is a sport scientist, performance coach, and the founder of Marathon Science, a platform dedicated to translating cutting-edge endurance research into practical insights for runners and hybrid athletes. Jonah previously worked in the NFL and now focuses on helping endurance athletes train smarter through evidence-based training, nutrition, and performance strategies.


Jonah: @rosnerperformance | Newsletter: marathonscience.beehiiv.com

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Episode 478: 100 Mile Record Redemption | Raj Pannu06 Mar 202601:00:11

Raj Pannu recently won and set the course record at the USATF 100 Mile National Championships. Raj was determined for redemption this year after being DQ'd last year due to his shoes not meeting USATF guidelines. In this episode, we discuss his trajectory through the 100 mile distance and steady improvements over the years. 

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Episode 477: Cocodona 250 Ultra Champ | Rachel Entrekin27 Feb 202601:23:03

Rachel Entrekin is a 2x Cocodona Champion, and course record holder. She joined me for an in-depth interview discussing her transition to professional running, training methods, multi-day race strategy, and the evolution of ultrarunning.

Rachel: rachelentrekin.substack.com | IG: @rachel__entrekin

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Episode 476: Carbohydrate Fueling Strategies For Runners | Claire Shorenstein20 Feb 202601:29:44

High carb fueling has been gaining momentum over the past few years. Claire Shorenstein shares some things to consider around this process to make it more sustainable and long lasting. Claire is a sports dietitian who hosts Eat for Endurance. She is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian (MS RD CSSD) with over a decade of experience helping active people achieve their nutrition, health, and fitness goals. I'm also a longtime endurance athlete, with a passion for trail and ultra running.

Claire: eatforendurance.com | IG: @eatforendurance

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Episode 475: Are Multiday Ultramarathons Soft?16 Feb 202600:32:25

The sport of ultramarathon is growing! With that, we have much more exposure to the wide range of events that fall within the ultra category. With growth, we see increased competitive pressure, but not always in a uniform manner. Let's discuss what this means for the different disciplines within ultramarathon, and what we will likely see in the coming years.

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Episode 474: 3:58 Mile to Ultra | Everett Smulders06 Feb 202602:14:27

Everett Smulders is an American distance runner, coach, and entrepreneur. He became an NCAA All-American and achieved a personal best of 3:58.93 in the indoor mile (2021), going sub-4:00, along with strong marks like 1:48.31 in the 800m and 3:42.86 in the 1500m. After college, he transitioned into ultra running and endurance events. He is the founder and CEO of WesFly Athletics (or WesFly Training Systems), a running media and coaching brand.

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Episode 473: The Trial of Miles Chasing Olympic Trials Marathon Peter Bromka30 Jan 202601:51:21

Peter Bromka is a 2:19 marathoner, acclaimed writer, and passionate voice in the running community. Peter transformed his marathon debut from 3:07 to 2:19, coming agonizingly close to the U.S. Olympic Trials qualifying standard. Peter co-hosts the podcast, Road to the Olympic Trails, where collaborates with Lindsey Hein and Matt Chittim to uncover the stories behind the Olympic Marathon Trial Qualifiers.

Peter: peterbromka.com I IG: @bromka | X: @bromka

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Episode 472: Brad Stulberg The Pursuit of Excellence26 Jan 202601:02:22

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. He also serves as the co-host of The Growth Equation podcast and is on faculty at the University of Michigan's Graduate School of Public Health. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Episode 471: Rory Linkletter | Sub-60 Half Marathon & Marathon Training Evolution16 Jan 202600:58:25

Elite marathoner Rory Linkletter discusses his historic sub-60 half marathon at Houston, training philosophy changes, and preparation for upcoming races. Rory is coming off a big year, where he placed sixth at Boston in 2:07:02, second at Ottawa in 2:08:31 (winner recently provisionally suspended for doping), ninth at Chicago in 2:06:49. 

Rory: World Athletics Profile - IG: @rory_linkletter - X: @ThePapaLinks YT: @LinkletterRory 

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Episode 470: Strength for Endurance | Jason Fitzgerald09 Jan 202601:17:50

Jason Fitzgerald is a life long runner, and host of The Strength Running Podcast. In this episode, we discuss if Truett Hanes can reach the Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifying time of 2:16, the increase in strength athletes embracing running, the role of strength in running, and the rise in popularity of muscular endurance and fatigue resistance training strategies.

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Episode 469: Failures & Success: Assessing a Training Cycle & Future Planning31 Dec 202500:31:11

I ended the year with a race where I didn't meet expectations. These types of experiences offer opportunities about what should be kept, versus what will likely lead to the same mistakes. For this episode, I highlight how I assess a training cycle to tease out the positives and the learning opportunities. 

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Episode 468: Desert Solstice | Chasing Fast 100 Milers17 Dec 202500:42:28

In this episode, I reflect on my build into this year's Desert Solstice Track Invitational where I plan to target a fast 100 miler and 12 Hour ultramarathon. Included, my history with this event, how things went leading into it, how I structured my training, and my strategy around nutrition, hydration, pacing, and cooling for the event. 

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Episode 467: Cooling, Hydration, & Fueling for Peak Performance | Jeff Mogavero10 Dec 202501:04:44

In this episode, Jeff Mogavero joins the podcast to discuss his exciting year in trail and ultra running, including his impressive second-place finish at Javelina (2024), notable performances at Canyons and Western States, and a nail-biting win at Ultra Trail Cape Town. Jeff dives into the specifics behind these successes, highlighting the impact of fine tuning his hydration strategy. The conversation also explores Jeff's unique approach to cooling during hot races, his thoughts on nutrition and fueling, and his plans to tackle races like Western States and UTMB in the future.

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Episode 466: Running Starter Pack03 Dec 202500:39:56

For this episode, I dive into some of the fundamental elements to structuring a running program in a sustainable way. This guide is helpful for beginners and runners looking to best organize their current training.

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Episode 465: Leadville 100 CR & 50 Mile World Record | Anne Flower21 Nov 202500:55:01

Anne Flower burst onto the ultramarathon scene this year by breaking the long standing Leadville 100 Mile Course Record of 31 years at her debut 100 mile race. She turned things around quickly for a very different experience by breaking the 50 Mile World Record at the Tunnel Hill 100/50 three months later. Anne trains and races while maintaining a career as an ER Doctor. 

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