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Fourmidable race director Paulo Medina and original founder of the Mile 99 Interview visited us to go over everything related to this year's race! It's one of the traditional 50k races in the Auburn area to kick another season of trail and ultrarunning and always draws a great crowd!

There are multiple distances and lots of great information to share about each one in the episode and we went over all of the pre-race and race day details and fielded questions from the audience too. If you aren't signed up to race, please consider volunteering! And if depending on which race you're signed up for, you'll see the Mile 99 crew at the Knickerbocker AS. We can't wait to get you all refueled and on your way!

Sign up by February 13th here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118733
Volunteer here: https://ultrasignup.com/volunteer.aspx?dtid=58552

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Bri hung out for a while after the main show and talked about her White Mountain Traverse FKT from Boundary Peak in Nevada to White Mountain in California - inspiring stuff!

She also shared advice for runners whether they are just getting into trail running or even if they've been around a while. HINT: plan for longevity and incorporate cross training!

We talked about other bucket list trips and adventures, so make sure to tune in and get some ideas for yourself! We finally wrapped up with some ideas about improving fueling and developments in mindset for training and racing.

Check out the Dr. Dirtbag blog that Bri mentioned!

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Ken Michal joined us for an in-depth conversation about his journey from heavy smoking to his current endeavors at all distances of trail runs as well as long timed events. He recently completed the Pigtails Challenge 200 miler in Washington state, winning in a time of just over 71 hours.

We delve into his philosophy around training and racing and all of the things that he has learned over his many years running over 150 races, so tune in to hear more! And check out his podcast too - link below!

Running Stupid podcast
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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.

Join us as we speak to Bill Driskill and Mark Shaw, TBF's founders, and hear all about their backgrounds, how they met and started TBF and how they've trained and inspired athletes for decades!

TBF Racing (totalbodyfitness.com)

TBF Training

Kid’s Triathlon, Youth Fitness | Rocklin, CA (tri4kids.net)

https://www.instagram.com/tbfmultisport/

https://www.facebook.com/TBFRacing

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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

About — FÜC (fucrunning.com)

Dreadmill 48 Hour Endurance Challenge - December 1 - 31, 2022 (ultrasignup.com)

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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!!!

UTMB® (utmbmontblanc.com)
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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.

Brian was leading the race in the final miles and was paced by none other than Scott Jurek, previous seven-time winner of the race. Scott requested a new pacer for Brian in the final miles, and Jason was tapped for the role. Due to a series of difficulties in the very final mile of the race, Brian was ultimately disqualified after receiving assistance on the Placer High track as he attempted to finish the race.

Jason retold the story of the day and how he recently reconnected to Brian many years after that fateful day. Join us for the full inside retelling of a day of the highest highs and the lowest lows. Ultrarunning never fails to deliver dramatic stories like this, and ultimately, Brian returned to Western States 10 years later in 2016 and received his coveted buckle!
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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. 

The Relief Parties are a lesser-known part of the Donner saga. The grit and selflessness of these men who risked their lives for strangers is a tale of inspiration and intrigue. Bob Crowley, Tim Twietmeyer, Jennifer Hemmen, and Elke Reimer explored the multi-dimensional persona of each of the relief party members; their history, character, and motivation. With this, they linked together the relief route based on historic records. To honor the true grit and selflessness of the relief parties the Donner Relief Expedition will set off on February 14, 2022, from Johnson Ranch on mules and foot and head east over the Sierra Nevada to the Donner State Park Museum exactly 175 years to the day of the arrival of the 1st Relief Party. Come and take a seat by the campfire and listen to what this crew has planned. AND CATCH WHO WILL BE FILMING!!!

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 

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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!! 

New Year's Resolutions For Trail Runners - Trail Runner Magazine
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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) Rogue Runners Trail Running | Facebook

(2) Trail Running Adventures | Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hassan.aboukhadijeh.9

https://www.instagram.com/hassan_run/

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