Ultra Running Magazine Podcast
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -The UltraRunning Magazine Podcast brings listeners in-depth conversations with elite ultrarunners, coaches, medical professionals, race directors and more who cover any and all topics in the world of ultrarunning.
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Runner's High
September 30, 2021 03:57 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBScotty talks with Josiah Hesse who is an avid runner, freelance journalist and author of a new book titled, Runner’s High: How a Movement of Cannabis-Fueled Athletes is Changing the Science of Sports. The book offers an immersive, investigative look into the hidden culture of cannabis use among elite athletes, with a hyper-focus on ultrarunners, and the surprising, emerging science behind the elusive and exhilarating “runner’s high.” Hesse explores why scientists believe marijuana may...
My First Hundo | Wesley Schlabach
September 22, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBIn this episode, we roll out our very first “My First Hundo” episode with Wesley Schlabach. Wesley recently ran the Tuscazoar 100 in Ohio. Wesley’s story features his weight-loss journey, positive attitude and pursuit to affect positive health outcomes in others. Not to mention that his unsupported 100-mile finish is only his second ultra to date. His first ultra was a 50k back in the spring. This is a great episode for those on their first ultra journey and looking for some motivation...
Katie Visco
August 28, 2021 17:35 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIn this episode we take a trip down under to the Land of Oz and have a talk-about with the spirited Katie Visco. Katie is on a mission of self-discovery and self-love, which is interwoven into her passion for running and community. She joins the program to share her recent adventure in Australia, participating in the 1000 Miles to Light, a 1,000-mile relay race to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health services. You’ll also hear about Katie’s cycle-supported run across Aust...
Darcy Piceu
August 24, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBDarcy Piceu talked to Scotty and shared her experience after placing second at this year's Hardrock 100. She also talked about Hardrock’s new policy to get more women to the start line, practicing mindfulness and meditation, life balance and much more. UR editor Amy Clark also talked to Scotty about the August issue which includes Western States coverage, trail app reviews and more. Show notes: Subscribe at ultrarunning.com We are serious about ultrarunning, but we’re more s...
Hal Koerner & Jimmy Dean Freeman
July 29, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBHal Koerner and Jimmy Dean Freeman put on a master class about how to approach ultrarunning after a long break, and how to maintain fitness while upholding one of life’s most important roles: fatherhood. While their paths might be different, they are united by their passion for endurance running and raising their children. They share their thoughts on Timmy Olson’s awe-inspiring FKT on the PCT, last week’s Badwater 135, competing, how to kick start a running program and much more. Show Not...
Sean Mullett
July 21, 2021 19:12 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBSean Mullett was the second to last finisher at this year's Western States 100, crossing the line in 29:58. His lap around the Placer High track was the most dramatic one of the race. Hear about his experience and what led up to his struggle during that final mile, and how he recovered at the hospital in the days after. Host Scotty Sandow also talks with UR editor, Amy Clark, about Western States and the July issue. Thanks to Steep Life Media for permission to use the audio and video lin...
Ryan Montgomery
June 21, 2021 17:04 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBRyan Montgomery is an openly queer ultrarunner and sat down to talk with Scotty about Pride Month and being a beacon for others as an athlete. Last year, he placed second at the Desert Solstice 24 hour and third in the 100-mile event. And while most of us were binge-watching Tiger King, Ryan set an unsupported FKT on the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. Ryan will be rocking the red, white and blue for Team USA at the 24 Hour World Championships in Romania this year, as well as running ...
Cory Reese
May 19, 2021 23:44 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBCory Reese is an ultrarunner and well known author of two books, Nowhere Near First and Into the Furnace, as well as his column "Reese's Pieces" in UltraRunning Magazine. His third book, Stronger Than the Dark, comes out on June 8. Scotty talked with Cory about the inspiration for his new book, including his struggle with depression. Also included at the end of the episode is "What's the Issue" with UltraRunning's editor, Amy Clark. Enter the Swag Bag Giveaway HERE Pre-order Cory's new...
Marshall Ulrich
April 30, 2021 23:44 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBMarshall Ulrich is an endurance athlete and ultrarunning legend with over 130 ultra finishes. He recently crossed Death Valley for the 30th time on foot in February when he set out to raise money in honor of his friend and teammate, Mark Macy. Macy is a long-time friend and recently competed on Amazon’s World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji with his son, Travis. Ulrich’s team, The Stray Dogs also competed alongside the Macy’s during the adventure race. Eco-Challenge Team Stray Dogs origi...
Rescue at Bigfoot
April 14, 2021 23:50 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBUltrarunner Duane Konyn recounts his medevac rescue while running the Bigfoot 200 in 2019 in Washington state. Konyn suffered a rare but life-threatening injury after passing the 150-mile mark of the 200-mile race. He talks to Scotty about the details of his medical condition and the helicopter and medical crew that came to his rescue, not to mention his pacer that helped out when Konyn was doubled over in pain. Scotty also talks with UltraRunning's editor, Amy Clark, in our monthly "What'...
Hallucinations
March 29, 2021 17:09 - 1 hour - 108 MBHave you had hallucinations while running an ultra? Scotty sat down with Van "Pigtails" Phan, Tim White, Jason Wagner and Bev Anderson-Abbs to get their personal hallucination stories which range from humorous to very scary. He also spoke with Dr. Jay Sanguinetti about why ultrarunners are more prone to having hallucinations and how they can be prevented. Ultrarunner Van Phan makes a special announcement at the end of the episode. Show notes: Thanks to our sponsor, InsideTracker. Vis...
Beverley Anderson-Abbs: Winner of Jed Smith 50-miler, Barkley "fun run" finisher and multi record-holder
March 17, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBBeverley Anderson-Abbs is a recent winner of the Jed Smith 50-miler in Sacramento, CA. After suffering from overtraining syndrome and briefly being unable to even walk, Bev rebounded to finish with an American and Canadian age group record. New URM host Scotty Sandow sits down with Bev to discuss her experience running The Last Annual Heart of the South Road Race in Tennessee (and gourmet gas station food) and how she recovered from being injured prior to Jed Smith. As a competitive ultrarun...
Tropical John Medinger - Former UR Publisher and Past President of WS100 Board
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB"Tropical" John Medinger has been involved in the sport of ultrarunning since 1981, when the first issue of UltraRunning Magazine was published. His impact has been widespread - from the Western States president to publisher of UR, to founder of some of the sport's most notable races including Quad Dipsea and Lake Sonoma 50. Needless to say, he's easily earned a spot as one of the most respected legends in the sport of ultrarunning. While Tropical John's voice can be heard announcing finis...
Jeff Stern - Backbone Trail FKT record-holder, coach and columnist
December 03, 2020 19:21 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJeff Stern recently set the FKT on the Backbone Trail in Southern California. After most of his races were canceled this year, he completed extensive research and proper scouting on the the trail in order to go for the FKT. In this episode, we talked about his background as an athlete, what it takes to prepare, and what he learned from his first FKT attempt. Jeff is an elite ultrarunner, columnist for UR, a coach and an all-around wonderful person. Read his latest feature on Big's Backyard i...
A Phone Call with Laz
November 12, 2020 18:34 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MBUR columnist Gary Cantrell (Lazarus Lake) took on an unexpected and exciting new race format this summer that ended up being one of the biggest of his career. This podcast episode began as a column and turned into a conversation about the Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee (GVRAT), Big's Backyard and more.
Dr. Tracy Høeg - Sports, Spine and Regenerative Medicine Doctor and columnist
September 30, 2020 14:59 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBTracy Beth Høeg, MD, PhD is a sports doctor who happens to specialize in ultrarunning injuries. She is an accomplished ultrarunner herself, and continues to pursue a balance of being a working mom, wife and ultrarunner. We discuss how she found ultrarunning and became interested in studying the sport, her medical research at Western States, and how the current pandemic is affecting athletes. Dr. Høeg writes the column "Ultra Doc" for UR. Show Notes: wser.org ultrarunning.com
John Trent - Western States board member and URM columnist
August 10, 2020 19:01 - 57 minutes - 46 MBJohn Trent has become a fixture in the ultrarunning community on the West Coast and is one of the best storytellers in the sport. Not only has he been on the Western States board since 2004, he's also a race director and 10-time finisher of Western States. We discuss John's big plans for 2020 prior to COVID-19 and his incredible ability to tell people's stories in his column, Voice of the Sport. We also discuss some of his personal experiences at Western States that brought him to the sport ...
Erika Hoagland - 2019 Rio Del Lago 100 winner/course record holder
July 03, 2020 15:01 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn our very first episode, we talk with Erika Hoagland - an amazingly talented ultrarunner and author of the column, I Am an Ultrarunner in URM. We sit down to chat about her race plans (pre-COVID), training for 100-milers while being a mom, the experience of fastpacking around Lake Tahoe on her honeymoon, and what (and where) she hopes to run in the future. Erika has some awesome stories from the trail and offers advice for those looking to train for a 100-miler. Please note: this episo...