Ultra Running Magazine Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast host Scotty Sandow sits down with URM editor in chief Amy Clark to get a sneak peek of the Dec 2025/January 2026 issue. No major spoilers because the issue just went to print, but Scotty talks with Amy about new columnists, the issue theme and why this one is going to be an awesome edition to get in your mailbox (along with the annual UR training calendar).

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Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded in the sport of ultrarunning and just wrote a new book called The Endurance Artist. The book offers an all-access pass to some of the world's most grueling races — and to the mastermind behind them: Gary Cantrell, better known as Lazarus Lake.

The Barkley Marathons is legendary — a secretive, punishing event with book checkpoints hidden in the woods, and an elevation gain equivalent to climbing Mount Everest twice.

And then there's Big's Backyard, where runners tackle a 4-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. 

In The Endurance Artist, Jared uncovers the world of a reclusive figure (Laz) determined to rewrite the rules — challenging our ideas about success, failure and human potential.

The Endurance Artist is available now at bookstores everywhere.

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What does it take to run 340 miles solo with one leg? In this episode, we're joined by Jacky Hunt-Broesma, a cancer survivor, amputee and trailblazing ultrarunner who just conquered The Speed Project. From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Jacky's odyssey wasn't just a test of physical endurance—it was a revolt against impossibility.

Host Scotty Sandow talks with Jacky as she recounts battling pain, navigating lonely terrain and even dodging reckless drivers on her six-day trek through the Mojave Desert. Jacky also unveils her next audacious quest which will be a mission to combat human trafficking and prove that no challenge is too vast when purpose fuels your stride.

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In January 2025, Lucy Gossage made headlines as the overall female winner of the Montane Winter Spine Race in Britain, a grueling 268-mile ultramarathon that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. Not only did she win, but she smashed her time from the previous year by nearly 19 hours—a staggering improvement that speaks volumes about her determination and skill.
 Episode highlights:

• Transitioning from Ironman professional athlete to ultramarathons
• Ultrarunning origin story
• The importance of a strong mindset
• Winter Spine Race recap
• Helping cancer patients through running

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Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Stephanie Howe and Kelly Newlon and dives into a boiling pot of conversation as each of them share their expertise on the day-to-day nutrition for ultrarunners. 

Kelly is a lifelong professional chef rooted deeply in sports nutrition and athlete management, which has taken her across the globe for everything from mountain endurance sports to the NBA. She is the founder of Real Athlete Diets (RAD), which specializes in providing nutritious athlete meals, brand consulting and athlete management services. Kelly lives with her husband Morgan in Boulder County, Colorado. Learn more at radboulder.com

Stephanie is a trail and mountain athlete, as well as a running coach and nutritionist with the credentials to back it up with a PhD in nutrition and exercise science... and experience. Her competitive career highlights include Western States 100, Lake Sonoma 50-miler and Bandera 100k to name a few. Stephanie is living her best life with her son in Chamonix, France. Learn more at stephaniemariehowe.com.

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Scotty sits down with one of UltraRunning Magazine's newest columnists, Cliff Pittman. Cliff is a coach and competitive ultrarunner, and recaps his recent FKT attempt in his home state of Arkansas. He also discusses how to implement simplicity and specificity into training for your next ultra. Find more in the Dec/Jan 2025 and Feb/Mar 2025 issues of UltraRunning Magazine.

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Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to talk about the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine that features UltraRunners of the Year (UROY), ultrarunning stats from 2024 and so much more.

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It's the last month of 2024, which means we're ending season five of the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with a festive dive into the old school-themed December/January issue. Host Scotty Sandow talks with editor in chief Amy Clark about the holiday gift guide, the Grand Slam of Ultras, upcoming UltraRunner of the Year voting and all of the great old school content from UltraRunning Magazine's amazing columnists.

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Ultrarunning legend Liza Howard joins the show to talk about a very special trail camp: Band of Runners. Liza created the camp to help military veterans and their families learn about the benefits of being outside, running on trails and finding a community. She joins host Scotty Sandow, alongside Adam Delsman, a current camp mentor who was a former camp attendee, to talk about the benefits of a trail running camp for veterans and the success of Band of Runners. 

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In this episode, host Scotty Sandow talks with both editor in chief, Amy Clark, and publisher, Jamil Coury, about the latest October/November issue. With an emphasis on the aging ultrarunner, this issue is packed full of advice on how to continue to thrive in the sport of ultrarunning well past age 50. With race reports from High Lonesome 100, Headlands 50k, Shawnee Hills Trail Races and Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, there's a lot to dive into.

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