Road Dog Podcast
205 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -Adventure outside with Luis Escobar, trail running legend, race director, running mentor and photographer, as he converses with athletes and public figures about all things extreme sports. We’ll cover everything from sell-out trail races to the most unknown ultra-running adventures around the globe, swing over into the world of rock climbing, and dive into mountain biking, triathlons and more.
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303: Adam Lopez Gets Musical
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 3 hours - 218 MBAdam Lopez is a musician, music teacher, and runner. This Road Dog musical special episode was recorded live at the Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show co...
302: Michael Nájera is Running Tofu Scramble
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB“We started our Friday runs and those are ones we call caffeinated rituals.” Michael Nájera is a runner from Los Angeles. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about his parents migrating from Mexico, how he got started running, running in high school, running on dirt, traveling up to run Born to Run, his informal run meet up called Tofu Scramble, virtual run challenges, and yoga. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast ...
301: Andrew Miller Coaching
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 66.6 MB“I just like running. I like running. I Like spending time with my friends and that’s pretty much I think what everybody else is out there for to.” Andrew Miller is the 2016 Western States winner in under 16 hours. In this episode, Andrew chats with Luis about winning the Western States 100 at 20 years old, the details he remembers about that win, coaching runners, what types of runners he like working with, planning a 200-mile race, and the pressure of winning. Support Road Dog Podcast ...
300: Beer on the Road Dog Podcast with Brad Garfinkel
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB“There’s a couple of things I do well. I drink beer really really well and I enjoy lots of it. And I run. I am a better beer drinker than I am a runner but I found that they both go hand and hand.” Brad Garfinkel is a beer drinker and a runner. In this special episode, we mash up the Beer on the Run podcast with Road Dog Podcast to get Beer on the Road Dog Podcast. Hear Brad chat with guest hosts Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld about beer, how he got into running, his goal of running a mara...
299: David Hellard is Taking the Caffeine Bullet
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB“You might be needing to use caffeine different ways depending on if you’re using it to help make the right decisions, or to avoid sleep, or for motivation.” David Hellard is one of the presenters of the Golden Trail Series, ultra marathon runner, running journalist, founder of Caffeine Bullet and presenter on The Bad Boy Running Podcast. In this episode, David chats with Luis about his proudest running accomplishments, the Golden Trail Series, Caffeine Bullet, and the effects of caffeine ...
298: The Places We Run
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB“I feel like these endurance events really unite participants, volunteers, and others to respect our forests and rivers while in pursuit of athletic dreams and wilderness adventures.” Bob Crowley, Hal Hall, and Tim Twietmeyer are the authors of the new book, States The Places We Run: Celebrating 50 years of American Ultrarunning History. In this special episode, Luis sits in on a live talk with the 3 authors of the book hosted by Protect American River Canyons. Hear about Western States, h...
297: Richard Larsen Loves Going Uphill
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 68.2 MB“As runners age, all sorts of things age. Our cardio vascular system, our feet, our mobility, but for some reason, in uphill running, the aging curve is different.” Richard Larsen is a 72-year-old mountain runner who specializes in running uphill. In this episode, Richard chats with Luis about starting a running club, mountain running, 5ks, advice for older folks looking to remain injury free, and short stride length. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https:...
296: Jade Belzberg and Nickademus de la Rosa are a Powerhouse Couple
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB“I would say what differentiates us is we try to take a very holistic approach. Thinking about the athlete as an individual outside of running.” Jade Belzberg and Nickademus de la Rosa are ultra-runners and coaches. In this episode, they chat with Luis about moving to San Luis Obispo, survival run in Nicaragua called Fuego Y Agua, Jade’s first ultra at Born to Run, Golden Trail Series, finishing the Barkley Marathons, the Hurt 100, the dynamics of being a running couple, living in San Luis...
295: The Beer is Done with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB“My concept was, when you crack the third beer, the podcast starts. Cause that’s when the good conversation starts.” In this episode, Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld chat with Luis about ending the Beer on the Run podcast, baseball, football, running events, how Beer on the Run got started, how they got guests by shooting their shot, some of their favorite guests they have had on the podcast, and what’s next for them. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https:/...
294: Amber Graziano on Recovery Road Runners
February 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB“No, I don’t drink. I’ve changed my whole life. I mean for me, running literally saved my life because when I stopped drinking, I found a marathon plan and I trained for a marathon and that’s what I did to stay sober in the early days.” Amber Graziano is the founder of Recovery Road Runners which is a running organization focused on recovery through running. In this episode, Amber chats with Luis about how she got into running, what lead her to create Recovery Road Runners, and what helpin...
293: Raheem Yusuff is a Worldly Runner
February 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB“Yeah, that’s the last part of my body that needs to become Raramuri, my feet.” Raheem Yusuff is a distance runner, boxer, and former US Military member. In this episode, Raheem chats with Luis about his experience running in Mexico with the Tarahumara, how he ended up in the US military, jumping out of airplanes, boxing, and how he got into running. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on wha...
292: Pam Reed Goes Western States, Badwater, and Hard Rock Back-to-Back to-Back
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBYou know you get 60 hours to do it. So, I just feel like I’m going to be out there for maybe three days. I’m determined. I am going to finish it.”, Pam Reed is a 2022 inductee in the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. In this episode, she chats with Luis about cold plunging, running Western States, her experiences running Badwater, running Hard Rock, and how she ran all three of those races consecutively. She also describes her upcoming adventures of running Arrowhead 135 and beyond. Su...
291: Jean Knaack & George Rehmet RRCA
January 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB“We are being good stewards of our membership’s dues and the resources that we do bring in. And creating programs and providing services that are vitally need to keep the running community vibrant and strong.” Jean Knaack is the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Runners Club of America and George Rehmet is the President of the RRCA. In this episode, Jean & George chat with Luis about what RRCA is and does, the importance of insurance, coaching certification program, programs for supporti...
290: Sam Heward Runs Ultra X Nevada
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB“We want to take people to beautiful remote parts of the world, challenge them over the course of multiple days and allow them to kind of connect with each other in this kind of campsite experience. Sam Heward is the co-founder and organizer of the company Ultra X. Ultra X specializes in multi-day ultramarathon races all over the world. In this episode, Sam chats with Luis about Ultra X, the experiences they cultivate for the ultramarathon community, using a gpx file, and the upcoming Neva...
289: Chris Koehler Runs Away from the Darkness
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours - 153 MB“The next couple of days were really rough. They were really dark. But something inside of me woke up. And it’s something that I think is inside all of us. And that is this desire to change.” Chris Koehler is a professor of 3D Animation and a runner who went through a transformation. In this episode, hear Chris chat with Luis about how he got into running, hear how he started his journey at 330 pounds, how his marriage fell apart, how he started out running small distances and how it grew ...
288: Leo Schumaker is Running Media
January 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB“I’d put my shoes on every day and go out for a run, go out for a run, go out for a run and find other people.” Leo Schumaker hosts a podcast called "Running and Racing with Leo Schumaker and Friends" on KMRE 88.3 FM Monday nights 5:30 to 6 PM (PST). He also hosts a podcast of the same name and hosts a blues music show called Bluesland. Leo discusses his radio and podcast career, the power of media, running, interview style and the difference between musicians and runners. Also, as a bonus...
287: Zach Friedley Shares His UTMB Experience
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 158 MB“It truly was one of the most bad ass days of my life. I got to run with my buddy through the Alps, insane conditions, cross the finish line, I mean at the end of the day it was an amazing day for me.” Zach Friedley is an adaptive athlete who started a non profit called Mendecino Movement Project to help people with different challenges move their bodies. Zachary chats with Luis about inclusion, running at different events, strange moments at races, having a guide runner at UTMB, his overa...
286: Frank Fumich is Running for Things Bigger Than Himself
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB“Lots of people are so busy. Going through life with their head down and working 9 to 5 and really not pushing their boundaries or looking around and then they just don’t see it. But once you start doing this stuff, it just sort of flows naturally to you.” Frank Fumich Mr. Fumich is a family man and extreme ultra-endurance athlete. He is an adventurer at heart. He believes the human spirit soars when it is challenged. Frank chats with Luis and guest host Rob DeCou about how he got into run...
285: Julie Burges and Cam Ayala Unexpected Mash-up
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB“Knowing that there was a morning where I had to wake up and I had to have my parents drive me to that hospital, and I knew that after they put the anesthesia in my vein, I would wake up a completely different person.” In this special accidental mash-up episode, Luis has 2 completely different guests on at the same time. Julie Burges is an ultra-runner from Auburn, CA. Hear how she got into running, working as a veterinarian at UC Davis, dog blood donations, running 200 miles, DNFing at ...
284: Joe Church is Cruising to Run a Marathon
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB“So I have never DNFed on a cruise ship. My PR was 4:06 and it was one of the very early ones that I did.” Joe Church is a marathon runner and part of the River Runners running club. Hear Joe chat with Luis and co-host Brad Garfinkel about how he got into running, how he started running marathons, how he started running marathons on cruise ships, his 31 marathon finishes on a cruise ship, raising money for the American Cancer Society, getting into Iron Mans, running a marathon on all 7 con...
283: The Clemens Clan Hike the Camino
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB“Slow is steady, steady is fast.” Jim Clemens, Tyler Clemens, and Chris Clemens hike the Camino. Luis chats with the Clemens family about their adventures on the trail. Hear about the logistics, food and drink along the way, the interactive app they used, interactions with fellow travelers, reflecting on the hike, what it meant to be together as a family, and if you should venture out there. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpo...
282: Going Deep in the Copper Canyons
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 171 MB“This is about how we treat each other, and how we walk together in this community.” In this special Road Dog Podcast, Luis records the experiences he has down in the Copper Canyons. Hear beautiful traditional Tarahumara music, poetry, a sunrise ceremony, and a parade. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. https://www.coppercanyons.com GO SLEEVES: https:/...
281: REPLAY: Franklin Ruona Busts into San Quintin 1000 Mile Club
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MB“We’ve had some guys who’ve run over 20,000 miles.” In this RDP throwback episode, Frank Ruona has been coaching inmates to run marathons for over 15 years. Frank is a seasoned marathon runner and run club coach that has discovered his efforts with coaching inmates has had the power to transform the lives of those prisoners even from behind bars. The simple act of helping inmates set goals and work hard to achieve them has developed focus, discipline, dedication, and consistency in the l...
280: Volunteers Make Shit Happen
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB“Volunteering is a great way to get to know people, it’s a great way to get inspired. So, I would recommend it to anybody who wants to go to a race but they’re nervous because they don’t know people. Volunteering you know people instantly. You know them very very well.” In this episode, Luis chats with Mara Klassen, Emily O’Rourke, Barb Sims, Jennifer Gray, Brenda Luce, Roland Hyatt, Joanie Andersen, Tom Taylor, and Bryan Gray about volunteering at race events. Theyexplain why they like to...
279: Honor Flight “Tour of Honor”
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 3 hours - 218 MB“I like to see their names on the wall. It’ll be sad, I know. Have to relive that, but maybe it will take it out of my chest.” In this special Road Dog Podcast episode, Luis joins the Honor Flight on their tour of Washington D.C.s memorials. Honor Flight Mission is to honor all of America’s veterans by taking them to Washington D.C. on their “Tour of Honor” as our guest. Once there, they can visit and reflect at their memorials which have been built to honor their service. Luis chats with ...
278: Morganfield Burnett Performs at Back on the Ranch
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 201 MBSupport Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roa...
277: Stan Rosenfield and the San Luis Distance Club
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB“When we started, we decided that we would be open to everybody regardless of speed. That’s what we wanted. We didn’t really judge anybody. Everybody was welcome to join.” Stan Rosenfield is one of the founders of the San Luis Distance Club since 1974. In this episode, hear how Stan came up with the Club’s name, his co-founder Brian Waterbury, how he got into running, the running pedigree that has come through the club, the newsletter, how to become a member, historic running events in the...
276: All We Do Is Run Events
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode, Luis Escobar goes into detail about all the special events All We Do Is Run has coming up. Luis details Back on the Ranch Trail Run, and Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://ww...
275: Miles Victors Loses Half of Himself
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB“I had to take all the reasons why I failed in the past and really study and really understand what was going on there and really start to develop a philosophical framework around why people struggle to lose weight and why I struggled to lose weight and make those habits stick.” Miles Victors is an ultra runner, health and fitness consultant, and fellow podcaster of Beating the Statistics. In this episode, Miles chats with Luis about his running goals, his upcoming Triple Crown runs, and h...
274: Jesse Ellis on Capturing Images for Endurance Races
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB“To me the biggest thing is creating an image that showcases the landscape that the runner’s going through.” Jesse Ellis is a runner and an outdoor adventure endurance photographer and owner of Let’s Wander Photography. Jesse chats with Luis about how he got into photography, capturing images at Western States 100, what makes a great photo, and what gear he carries to photo jobs. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. S...
273: Erik Koenig Gets Cozy with Luis
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB“I mean I’m satisfied because it’s the furthest I actually ran. It proved to me that it’s tough, that I can do it and it only makes me want to get better at doing it.” Erik Koenig hangs with Luis in his trailer at the China Peek run event. In this episode, Erik recaps his experience at the Hurt 100, running the 4 day at Born to Run Ultramarathon, Tahoe 200, and how running has helped and hurt his life. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.co...
272: Michael Miller Copper Canyons Endurance Run
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB“Live simple, be kind, run, keep your connection to the earth, and share.” Michael Miller is the owner and operator of the Copper Canyons Endurance Run. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about Micah True also known as Caballo Blanco, the meaning behind the Copper Canyons Run, the Tarahumara people, the culture around the race, having a connection with nature, particulars of the race, and how it can change your life. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: h...
271: Andy Gonzales and the History Western States 100
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB“For the first time in my life, I truly looked forward and didn’t look back. And it wasn’t a competitive thing either, but I knew I had won the race.” Andy Gonzales is the first and second official winner of the Western States 100 back in 1977 and 1978. In this special episode recorded live at Fleet Feet Sacramento, Luis is joined by co-host Shannon Weil who is one of the founders of the Western States 100 race. Hear a history lesson on the Western States 100 endurance run as Andy and Shan...
270: John Trent On All Things Western States 100
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB“All we need is a little validation, right? And I think that’s what the race does. Western States help validate what’s inside of us. It helps bring out our best urges, not our worst ones, our best ones.” John Trent is a runner and author of Second Sunrise. He is the past president of the Western States 100, current board member and 11-time finisher. In this episode recorded live at Fleet Feet Sacramento, Luis and co-host Sean Garbutt chat with John about all things Western States like the ...
269: Kaylee Frederick is the Youngest to Conquer Badwater 135
August 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB“I thought who does the world’s toughest foot race, well the world’s toughest people and I wanted to be one of those people.” Kaylee Frederick is the youngest finisher at the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon. In this episode, Kaylee chats with Luis about how she got into the race, her experiences on the racecourse, how her crew supported her, how she raised the funds, and what she learned from the experience. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.c...
268: Aaron Hale Battles Badwater 135
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB“We developed an entirely new system. New to me in blind running, in blind guidance. It turned out to be much more easy, efficient, and better for me running altogether.” Aaron Hale is a former EOD technician in the Army who lost his eyesight and a portion of his hearing from an IED explosion in 2011. Join Luis and his co-host Lisa Smith-Batchen as Aaron details his experience running Badwater 135, running with guides, running three separate 100 milers to qualify, his breakdown moment duri...
267: Western States Conversations
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 163 MB“I’ve had problems in multiple ultras outside of this one. Just heading out to fast you know. You just burn the candle too quick and then you’re just surviving.” Luis is at the Western States 100 and has conversations with Scott Gaiser, Pamela Reed, Nancy Readinger, and Andrew Readinger. Hear all about their running exploits, advice, stories and thoughts. This is a special episode where Luis was at the 2023 Western States 100 with his microphone and chats it up with legends in the sport. ...
266: Tyler Schmoker is Climbing up to his Goals
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB“I had a long career in the military, so I had pretty good baseline fitness, plus I consider myself not an elite athlete by any stretch but very athletic.” Tyler Schmoker is retired from the army, a mountain climber, cross country skier, and a runner. This episode features guest host Natasha Swartley. Tyler talks about his time in the Army, running, how he got into alpine climbing, Mt. Whitney, and inspiring others. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://...
265: Adam Lopez is Musically Gifted
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB“I like what I’m doing now. I like it to be heard. It’s good dance music but it’s not just meant for background music. There’s a lot of stories involved and there’s a lot of things to talk about that come out in the songs.” Adam Lopez is a musician, music teacher, and runner. Clint Welch joins Luis as a co-host and chat with Adam about guitars, music influences, styles of music and what performing live is like. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.p...
264: Running Activism with Jordan Marie Bring Three White Horses Daniel
July 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB“You are meant to be here. You are worthy and you have a whole line of ancestors and family that fought and died for you to be here today.” This is a Road Dog Podcast classic from the early days. Jordan Marie Bring Three White Horses Daniel is a citizen of the Kul Wicasa Oyate (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) as well as a passionate advocate for Indian Country and all people. She is nationally known for her advocacy and grassroots organization for anti-pipelines/climate justice efforts, change ...
263: Bob Dion is a New England Trail Running Legend
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB“In the early days there’re weren’t any trail races, everything is road or track and most of the people there were there to run fast and hurt. It was competitive.” Bob Dion is a long-time distance runner and the founder of Dion Snowshoes. In this episode, Bobreflects on his running career with Luis. Bob chats about Western States 100, Lyme disease, how running in his 60s is different from his 30s, how he won his first trail race, his first 100 miler and how it was a complete failure, how h...
262: Becky & Logan Gomes Tri-County Cross Country Fundraiser
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB“We have schools that hate each other. We have schools that are big rivals, stuff like that but when it comes to cross country and track, there’s no rivals, there’s no separate schools. One big family.” Becky and Logan Gomes chat with Luis about Logan’s fundraiser he created where he ran through 3 different counties between 6 different schools over 6 days for a total of 62 miles. Logan discusses his experience in Cross Country and Track at Calaveras High School, his biggest obstacles on th...
261: Global Running Day Conversations
June 19, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 148 MB“If somebody came up and dared us or said, ‘You’re life depends on running 26 miles today.’ That either one of us or both of us could do it and we’d probably do it together.” Recorded live at Claimstake Brewing in Rancho Cordova, California during Global Running Day. Luis wanders around and has running and beer conversations with Clint Welch, Javier Macias-Salazar, Francis Macias-Salazar, Dalia Robles Ramirez, Abel Rodriguez, Robert Cathey, Derrick Booth, Mike Ryan, Philip Crimmins, Brian ...
260: Drew Francis is Attempting to Summit 58 Peaks this Summer
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB“It’s sort of this like balance of risk vs reward of how hard can I push myself to beat the speed record without falling off a mountain. That’d be the worst thing to happen.” Drew Francis is a firefighter, paramedic, climber and runner near Denver. In this episode, Drew chats with Luis about van life, advice on how to build out your own van, his goal of breaking the speed record in Colorado for the Fourteeners, all the logistics that goes into planning a feat like this, sponsorship, how we...
259: Andrew Miller’s 2016 Western States Win
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 129 MB“Yeah, I was just kind of moving up, moving up past people all day and then it was, I mean once you’re in third you’re, third is really good at Western States.” Andrew Miller is a running coach and winner 16 ultramarathons including the 2016 Western States 100, in this episode, Andrew chats with Luis about how he got into long distance running, who he looks up to, how he discovered Western States 100, how he qualified for Western States, his 2016 Western States experience, the support of h...
258: Dion Mindykowski is Hopping Over Obstacles
May 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB“I probably had about a 75 pound pack plus a 70 pound sandbag and no mountain experience and definitely not that much rucking experience at that point with that kind of weight and that crushed me.” Dion Mindykowski is an endurance athlete. Dion chats with Luis about the Death Race, Tough Mudder, Spartan, obstacles that he has to overcome, gear that he is required to carry during race, the mind games that are played before and during Death Race, and what races he has coming up. Support Ro...
257: Tommie Silva is a Rock Star
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB“I was 14 years old, and some friends from school had a band that they made over the summer while I was gone, and their guitar player singer moved to Vermont. They are like looking for a singer and I’m like, ‘Hey man, I’ll sing.’ And their like, ’Hey man, you can’t sing.’ So, I showed up for an audition and their like, ‘You’re in!’” Tommie Silva is a lead singer and a long distance runner. In this special episode, Tommie chats with Luis about how he got started singing, his stage name, his...
256: Camille Herron is Positively Running Past Her Goals
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB“If I’m going for anything big, I’ve learned to hone that positive energy.” Camille Herron is American ultramarathon runner and Guinness Book World Record holder for running a marathon in a superhero costume. In this repeat episode, Camille chats about being known for running with her hair down, eating tacos and having a positive attitude. Camille talks about her goal to win Western States 2021. Just won JFK 50. Comrades Marathon. She shares her running and recovery tips. Support Road Do...
255: Amanda Bailey is into Open Spaces
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB“I feel a lot of energy when I run and I move a lot of stagnate energy and so I think that helped process those emotions and you get that single point of focus when you’re running so it’s very meditative.” Amanda Bailey is an ultramarathon runner that lives in Phoenix AZ. Amanda chats with Luis about how she found Born to Run Ultramarathon, how she got into running, her condo burning down, adopting a minimalist lifestyle, the running community, events she has coming up, her car accident, h...
254: Born to Run First Timers
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 2 hours - 149 MB“It’s the high concentration of just some of the best humans you can find on the planet. The people make it what it is…and Born to Run it’s the cream.” Brad Timmerman, Chris Koehler, Brian Fagundes, Jeffrey Cumber, Toan Nguyen, Zhen Ning Low, Eric Ewing, and Rick Siegrist all chat with Luis about their experiences at the Born to Run Ultramarathon event. Hear how they found the event, running stories from BTR, the run hard, play hard aspect, their running goals, dealing with cattle, camping...