Humans of Ultrarunning
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 339 ratingsExploring the depths of human experience through running really, really far. Stories and interviews from the world's most extreme athletes.
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How to run 170 Miles Unsupported with Helen Pelster
August 01, 2020 06:40 - 1 hour - 109 MBHelen Pelster is a risk-adverse adventurer and we explore her mindset, planning and execution of the 171 mile Tahoe Rim Trail Fastest Known Time (FKT) as well as discuss motherhood, mindful meditation, getting kids involved in the outdoors, gear/nutrition/water sources digging all the way into the nature of reality. Helen is a multi dimensional athlete who balances family life with some pretty incredible goals. Read her race report here Follow her on instagram Thank you to our episode ...
Kaylo Littlejohn: Overcoming and Ultrarunning Against All Odds
June 11, 2020 06:42 - 1 hour - 126 MBKaylo Littlejohn is a Columbia graduate and getting his phD at UC Berkley in electrical engineering and computer science. He's also one of the youngest finishers of the Moab 240 (21 yrs) and Bigfoot 200 (22 yrs). Kaylo overcame a lot to be where he is today from an abusive home environment to being in special education because he was misunderstood. We talk about his ultrarunning experiences and motivation, racism growing up and what it's like to be a black man in a sport that is predominantl...
Taking Trail Running to a New Low with Jason Green
May 01, 2020 08:17 - 2 hours - 220 MBCharismatic and irreverent Jason Green talks about how he went from smoking and sedentary to running ultramarathons, creating a cult-- I mean running club--Yeti Trail Runners, and a successful race organization that is selling out races, creating community on the East Coast (and West), his love for inclusivity and trails. See Jason's events here. Follow him on Instagram Join our East Coast Vs. West Coast virtual challenge (50k, Half or 10k) or Rise Up Ultras (200mile, 100mi, 100k, 6hr, ...
Ultra Q & A with Courtney and Candice
April 21, 2020 20:09 - 1 hour - 166 MBI sat down (virtually) with Courtney Dauwalter and we dug into your questions in a new and fun Q & A format. We explored topics like tapering, favorite desserts, how to get faster on the trails, my speed attempt on the Arizona Trail, how we are managing the quarantine, cancelled races and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Altra Running and Kogalla Lights. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/humansofultra
The Obstacle is the Way with Joel Rhyner
April 15, 2020 03:16 - 1 hour - 169 MBJoel Rhyner is a co-founder of Run Wenatchee, an event organization and run club. He works as a Physician's Assistant in Wenatchee, WA. Joel and I talk about races and the current coronavirus outbreak. His experience in the medical field, as an event director and run club leader brings an important perspective to the pandemic we are dealing with and how it is affecting running events, hospitals and the communities around them.
Arizona Trail Speed Attempt ft Matthew Nelson
February 28, 2020 06:04 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn this episode, the planning phase of my Speed Attempt on the Arizona Trail, I speak with the Executive Director of the Arizona Trail, Matthew Nelson. Matt goes over some of the challenges of the trail, why the AZT is unique and how it was created to be inclusive to trail users. We are just 2.5 weeks away from my start date for the FKT (Fastest Known Time)!
Clare Gallagher and David Roche
July 12, 2019 01:21 - 1 hour - 146 MBClare Gallagher joins us shortly after her stunning win at Western States 100, the most competitive 100 miler in the USA, following a trip to the Arctic National Refuge to work on climate change with David Roche (her coach extraordinaire) to talk about Western States, the lead up to the race including training and balancing life, activism, coaching, cultivating empathy and being kind to yourself. We delve into the importance of rest and recovery and why more training will not make you faster...
Planning a Running Adventure in the Enchantments
July 07, 2019 03:55 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MBI got together a group of my friends and ran the Enchantments Traverse while recording a podcast! This route is near my home in Leavenworth, WA and boasts some of the most amazing terrain you can find in the world. It's a tough and technical route through the Stuart Mountain Range in Washington State and much of it requires following cairns, crossing snow and boulder fields. We talk about the route and its challenges, what to bring on a long adventure, food/nutrition, safety equipment and de...
Stephanie Violett: Trolls, Social Media and Creating Positive Change
June 10, 2019 18:21 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn HOU's Part 2 on Trolls and Social Media, Stephanie Voilett and Candice Burt chat about Stephanie's experience with online trolls and negativity including the Udo's Oil ad that came out a few years ago, common problems with social media, the effect of comments on women, sexualization of athletes, how to be a part of the solution including some environmental tips. We address the recent Outside Online article about Trail Runners being "Parasites" and what the real issues are including climat...
Trolls, Social Media & Creating Change with Stephanie Howe
June 10, 2019 18:21 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn HOU's Part 2 on Trolls and Social Media, Stephanie Voilett and Candice Burt chat about Stephanie's experience with online trolls and negativity including the Udo's Oil ad that came out a few years ago, common problems with social media, the effect of comments on women, sexualization of athletes, how to be a part of the solution including some environmental tips. We address the recent Outside Online article about Trail Runners being "Parasites" and what the real issues are including climat...
World Record Speed with a Smile ft Camille Herron
May 28, 2019 16:42 - 1 hour - 207 MBCamille Herron is one of the best ultrarunners in the world right now for both women and men. You can find Camille with a big smile on her face while regularly beating both the men and women in ultramarathons. One of her secret weapons is her unwavering positive attitude and a desire to prove her doubters wrong. She has been successful in both road and trail races from the marathon, 100 miles and 24 hour events. Earlier this year she was in a bad car accident that she was lucky to walk away...
Camille Herron: World Record Speed with a Smile
May 28, 2019 16:42 - 1 hour - 207 MBCamille Herron is one of the best ultrarunners in the world right now for both women and men. You can find Camille with a big smile on her face while regularly beating both the men and women in ultramarathons. One of her secret weapons is her unwavering positive attitude and a desire to prove her doubters wrong. She has been successful in both road and trail races from the marathon, 100 miles and 24 hour events. Earlier this year she was in a bad car accident that she was lucky to walk away...
200+ Miles Through the Australian Outback: Delirious WEST 200
May 19, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 201 MBPodcast episode co-hosted by Kevin Westlake and Candice Burt chronicling the inaugural Delirious WEST 219 mile/350km race that took place on the West Coast of Australia. We bring you live recordings from before, during and after the race including Candice's story (1st place female/3rd place overall) and Kevin's experiences as a first time crew/pacer and his interviews of other athletes in the race, volunteers, crew/pacers and the race director Shaun Kaesler. This inaugural event is special b...
Chris Mocko: Being Vulnerable, Trolls and Building a Brand
May 10, 2019 07:24 - 1 hour - 176 MBIn a series of episodes we explore trolling, the internet and social media. Part one features Chris Mocko. Chris is a lively and colorful personality in the Ultrarunning and trail world. Chris runs professionally for Nike. He's known for his playful "The Mocko Show" on YouTube. He lives in Boulder Colorado, loves Costco and drives a bright yellow Kio Rio named Daisy. Follow Chris' channel on YouTube: The Mocko Show Follow Chris: Instagram Twitter Facebook Strava This episode i...
Jeff Garmire: Setting a Speed Record on Arizona Trail
May 05, 2019 00:50 - 1 hour - 202 MBJeff Garmire set the new overall record on the 800 mile Arizona Trail, finishing it self supported in 15 days 13 hours and 10 minutes. That beats the supported record by 9+ hours and 3+days for the self supported record, an impressive effort! Jeff calls the 800 mile Arizona Trail a "short" FKT (Fastest Known Time) route. As unbelievable as that sounds, to Jeff 800 miles is a tiny portion of trails he's accomplished in one go. Since 2011 Jeff has logged over 21,000 miles on America's long tra...
Ask the Doctor: Josh Emdur, DO
April 26, 2019 08:33 - 1 hour - 179 MBDr. Josh Emdur joins us to discuss your running related questions and talk about his online medicine practice, an innovative way to have your doctor at your fingertips! Josh is a graduate of Western University of Health and Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine and board certified in Family Medicine. He is the Medical Director of Steady MD, an online concierge practice for athletes and anyone interested in living a healthy life. He is also Clinical Adjunct Faculty at Rocky Mountain Vista O...
Running Around the World with YiOu Wang
April 19, 2019 06:56 - 1 hour - 172 MBYiOu Wang is an educator and teacher and a professional trail and ultrarunner and she sure is fast! She is a 2:38 marathoner, Olympic Trials Qualifier and she's been winning competitive ultras for years. YiOu had the opportunity of a lifetime: she travelled to 26 different countries and she brings some of her wisdom and lessons from her travels to the podcast. We talk about some of the things she saw and experienced around the world including human's impact on the environment, top picks for ...
How to be Superwoman at 61 years young
April 12, 2019 16:48 - 1 hour - 145 MBTerry Abrams is a proponent for the underdog and believes that all miles are equal regardless of your pace or place. Terry is 61 years old and was an ultrarunner before it was cool. She did her first ultra in the 1980s! She was the first woman to complete the Badwater Triple (449 miles) and she recently ran 1000 miles from Enumclaw, WA to Mt. Whitney, CA. We talk about being a pioneer in the sport, learning by trial and error, being of service to others, how the Tahoe 200 is the first race s...
Barkley Marathons Win Again with Gavin Woody
April 06, 2019 01:58 - 1 hour - 123 MBThe Barkley Marathons has long been considered one of the world's toughest races. Gavin Woody, a runner who embraces some of the world's toughest ultramarathons, joins us to talk about this unique event and we explore his experiences this year as well as his accomplishments as a runner. We dive into the motivation behind wanting to do these kinds of extreme races, the mental side of racing, what mistakes Gavin made in this year's race, navigation, as well as a list of his go-to gear for anyo...
Mike Wardian's 631 mile Record Breaking Run
March 27, 2019 02:11 - 1 hour - 130 MBMike Wardian ran 631 miles / 1000km in 10 days 16 hours and 36 minutes to set a new FKT (Fastest Known Time) this March 2019. He ran through incredibly varied terrain including snow, mountains, hail and rain storms, route finding, international travel, hallucinations... and more! He talks about how through this FKT he was able to connect with the community and tackle his biggest challenge yet. This episode explores Mike's run as well as the mental state that allows him to do such long and to...
How the HURT 100 Mile Race Turned into a Love Story
March 22, 2019 01:17 - 1 hour - 211 MBFinal HURT 100 Episode: Candice's Story. Part 1: "How the HURT 100 Race turned into a love story" narrated by Candice Burt (story style). Part 2: Interview with Kevin Westlake (pacer/Crew/Airbnb Host). Part 3: Interview with Catra Corbett, Crew and Pacer. From Candice's story: "He was standing near me and just his presence made me feel alive. His fingers clasped in his running vest, board shorts hanging down to his knees looking more like a surfer than a runner. Because, well he IS a surfer....
Caroline Gleich Professional Ski Mountaineer Talks Ultrarunning
March 14, 2019 00:16 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBCaroline Gleich is a 33 year old professional ski mountaineer, adventurer and activist for social and environmental justice. She was the first woman to ski all 90 lines of "The Chuting Gallery" a steep skiing guidebook to Utah's Wasatch Mountain Range by Andrew Mclean and she runs ultramarathons! We talk about some of thing Caroline is passionate about: skiing and running and activism as well as mental health, online bullying, and making a living in the outdoor industry.
Snakes, Kangaroos, Angels, 800 mile FKTS: Trail Runner Nation & HOU Collaborate on a Podcast
March 09, 2019 12:48 - 1 hour - 130 MBTrail Runner Nation Podcast's Scott and Don collaborate with Humans of Ultrarunning's Candice Burt to bring you a fun episode about Candice's Delirious WEST 200 mile race in Australia, why 200s are Candice's and Don's fav distance, nutrition strategies, managing sleep in 200s, aid stations, getting lost, and information on Candice's upcoming FKT on the 800 mile Arizona Trail! Episode brought to you by Altra Running.
Ken Michal: Sharpening Your Mental Game through Adversity
March 04, 2019 07:57 - 1 hour - 138 MBFresh off a DNF at the HURT 100, Ken Michal talks philosophy and running as a creative outlet. We delve into the mental side of running, coming to terms with where your body is vs. where you want it to be, making a "Quit List," and sharpening your mental game. Ken has started the tough HURT 100 ten times and has 3 finishes. He runs middle to back of the pack and works full time. Ken has a lot of passion for the sport and he brings this passion to the podcast in spades.
Stories of Love from the Trail
February 13, 2019 21:17 - 1 hour - 189 MBYour stories of love in one gigantic feel good episode including stories of unexpected love, a date gone very wrong when a man talks about running 100 milers and a husband who runs for his wife who can’t run. We have your stories, all under 8 minutes from your calls into our HOU website. Get ready to feel the love! Stories from: Jim, Kristen, Lisa, Gregory, Alicia/Gavin, Sarah/Dennis, Nathan, Jason, Justin, Rob, Laura, Sabrina/Avery, Jordan, Ian, Phil, Joshua, Nichole/Dan and a poem by your ...
The HURT 100 Part 1: Love, Hate and Mud
February 09, 2019 01:38 - 1 hour - 209 MBFirst episode in a series of three episodes focusing on stories from this year's HURT 100 Mile Endurance Run, one of the toughest 100 mile races in the world featuring big climbs in the mountains of Hawai'i. The race is known for its relentlessly technical terrain with root and rock covered trails and its five - 20 mile loop layout. Episode 1 features athletes in the following order: Michael Wardian, Sabrina Stanley, Trevor Fuchs and Nate Jaqua.
Van Phan is One of the World's Most Prolific Ultrarunners
January 30, 2019 17:32 - 1 hour - 147 MBVan Phan has completed over 500 marathon and ultramarathons and is aiming for 1000 lifetime finishes. We chat about her racing, setting a new American record for 6 days including her experience at Across the Years 6 day, OCD & what she terms "Ultra Compulsive Disorder", hallucinations, the Triple Crown of 200s, Recovery, essential gear and her near death experience at the Moab 240 this past year.
Fastest Known Time: Solo Adventure on Mt Rainier's Wonderland Trail
January 24, 2019 21:35 - 26 minutes - 48.2 MBBonus Episode! In this episode I share my story about breaking the record on Mt. Rainier's 95 mile Wonderland Trail as I circumnavigate the mountain solo and unsupported! My FKT was listed as 2018's 3rd FKT of the year by Fastestknowtime.com. You can also find this story on wilddefined.com
Gene Dykes' World Record Speed at 70 years Old
January 18, 2019 09:20 - 1 hour - 199 MBGene Dykes got into running at 58 yrs old and he just keeps getting better. At 70 years old he is running sub 3 hour marathons while finishing ultramarathons including the Triple Crown of 200s, a series of three 200 mile mountain races in less than 3 months. In 2018, Gene beat the world record marathon time for 70+ in 2:54, but because the race wasn't sanctioned it didn't count as a world record. We discuss training, diet, OKFs, 2019 plans and why it is important to excel at something.
Dr. Stephanie Howe Violett
January 10, 2019 06:32 - 1 hour - 198 MBDr. Stephanie Howe Violett is a coach, sports nutritionist & professional runner, winning the Western States 100 & other competitive ultras. We talk about nutrition, fad diets, supplementation, fat adaptation, visualization & the power of the mind, personality qualities of ultrarunners, injuries and injury prevention, cross training, PEDs and women in the sport including how to make lottery races fair and female compensation vs. male compensation.
Episode 10 Sabrina Redden
January 05, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 193 MBSabrina Redden is an ultrarunner and a single mother of 6. She manages to juggle her children's activities and day to day needs with a outdoor centric lifestyle, ultrarunning, and school. Two of Sabrina's children completed ultramarathons as minors and the whole family is very involved in the ultrarunning scene racing and crewing. In this episode we discuss time management (or lack thereof), how to allow and encourage your children to follow their passions, being a parent, running and much m...
Darcy Piceu Episode 9
December 29, 2018 06:55 - 1 hour - 167 MBDarcy Piceu is one of the winningest ultrarunners competing right now. She is a mom, works as a psychotherapist and therapeutic coach and has completed more than 70 ultras finishing in top three for almost all of them. In 2018, she won four 100 mile races and she has won the Hardrock 100 3x, Wasatch 100 3x and has the FKT on the John Muir Trail. She also has shockingly few DNFs (did not finishes) for how prolific she is. What are her secrets to success in ultrarunning? How does she stay so s...
Episode 8 Sabrina Stanley
December 18, 2018 21:19 - 1 hour - 153 MBSabrina Stanley is a sponsored ultrarunner for Altra who really came into the ultra running scene in 2017 by getting 3rd place in a very stacked field at the competitive Western States 100. Since then, she has won the Hardrock 100 and the Orcas Island 50 mile. Sabrina is becoming known for her competitive drive and her committed work ethic. In this episode, we talk about Ultrarunning, her life, mental health and depression, upcoming events including the HURT 100, training in cold for heat, C...
Episode 7 Stories from the Grand Canyon R2R2R
December 13, 2018 00:24 - 2 hours - 255 MBThe Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) has historically been a place for ultra runners to test their skills and endurance against the best in the world and a beautiful and challenging location for a long unsupported run. It's a classic Fastest Known Time (FKT) Route and the Canyon is a place of unparalleled beauty. The route is approximately 42 miles from South Kaibab Trail to North Kaibab Trail and back to South Kaibab with almost 11,000 ft of climbing. The long descents and ascents hav...
Episode 5 Bryan Paisley
December 05, 2018 05:41 - 1 hour - 149 MBBryan Paisley has an incredible story of addiction, overcoming adversity, of learning to live life fully and the day to day challenges of depression and sobriety. Since becoming sober, Bryan has embraced ultramarathons completing a number of 50k, 50 mile and 100k races. We dig into how running helps the recovery process and mental health, why so many ultra runners struggle with depression, using gratitude to find joy, spirituality and the path to finding greater meaning, how to love, his tra...
Episode 6 Lucy Bartholomew
November 29, 2018 06:25 - 1 hour - 168 MBLucy Bartholomew is a 22 year old professional runner who began running ultras at the young age of 15. Lucy is from Australia and runs full time, traveling around the world to compete in trail running races. She runs for Salomon and finished 3rd at the Western States 100 this year in one of the most stacked ultra fields ever. Lucy has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom both in running and in life. We explore topics like women in running, running ultras as a teenager, addictive personalities, e...
Episode 4 Thanksgiving at Candice's "Would You Rather" Edition
November 27, 2018 22:07 - 1 hour - 174 MBThanksgiving at Candice's House is a special edition podcast recorded between dinner and dessert on ... you guessed it... Thanksgiving! We put a mic in the middle of the table and recorded a podcast with a bunch of runners (and some family) who I had over for a Friendsgiving feast. Off the cuff, sometimes silly, sometimes hilarious and definitely gross and embarrassing, here's a very candid recording from my table to your ears. Hope you enjoy this bonus (and we think) fun episode! Special Gu...
Episode 3 David Roche
November 20, 2018 19:03 - 1 hour - 139 MBDavid Roche is a sought after coach as well as a world class athlete and a writer. David is a wealth of knowledge about training and racing and puts an emphasis on enjoying the process rather than focusing on results. He believes races should be celebrations, not tests. On this episode we dig into David's past as a football and baseball star, how he met his wife Megan, a Stanford MD and also a world class athlete, and the mental side of training and racing including how to deal with race ner...
Episode 2 Catra Corbett
November 16, 2018 04:52 - 1 hour - 202 MBCatra Corbett is well known for her crazy adventures, prolific racing, and her colorful look, tattoos, and doxie dog Truman. She is outspoken about being clean and sober (since 1994) and her vegan lifestyle. In this episode we dig into deep topics like how to pee standing up (for the ladies), women in Ultrarunning, why is there a disparity between male/female entrants in ultras and whether that's a problem, what Catra uses for safety on the trails including some info on safety trackers, deal...
Episode 1 Courtney Dauwalter
November 05, 2018 16:25 - 1 hour - 134 MBCourtney Dauwalter has been winning ultramarathons left and right for 3+ years, often outright, beating not only the women, but also the men. Candice Burt, host of Humans of Ultrarunning, sits down with Courtney to discuss her demons, how/why she can go so deep and race for so long and hard, her training, how she recovers and injuries (why she is never injured, knock in wood), diet, FKTs, Barkley, this year's races including Bigs Backyard and the Tahoe 200 and what she is planning for 2019!
Courtney Dauwalter & Embracing Pain
November 05, 2018 16:25 - 1 hour - 134 MBCourtney Dauwalter has been winning ultramarathons left and right for 3+ years, often outright, beating not only the women, but also the men. Candice Burt, host of Humans of Ultrarunning, sits down with Courtney to discuss her demons, how/why she can go so deep and race for so long and hard, her training, how she recovers and injuries (why she is never injured, knock in wood), diet, FKTs, Barkley, this year's races including Bigs Backyard and the Tahoe 200 and what she is planning for 2019!