Run The Riot Podcast: Recent Episodes
David TheRiot
Run The Riot Podcast is a podcast dedicated to ultrarunning, ultra runners, trail runners, and endurance athletes, their mindset, methods, and accomplishments.
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If you run trails around Arkansas, you probably know who Wesley Hunt is. Wesley is a beast of a runner and an all-around great guy. He’s run Arkansas Traveller 100 five times and won it 4 of those times - placing 2nd on his first outing. Earlier this year, he won the LOViT 100 and plans to return to Traveller this year after a 5-year break. I love his outlook on embracing the emotions that come out during a race. We get into the mental aspect of running Ultras, competition, and training for longevity in the sport. We also chat about his experience with Arkansas Traveller 100, Western States 100, LOViT 100, Leadville 100 and others. You’ll definitely enjoy the many nuggets of wisdom he drops in casual conversation!
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.net/wesley
Join in as I chat with Marianne Hogan and Rob Steger! Marianne came back from a major injury and podiumed at Western States and UTMB in 2022! Get this - Western States was her first 100 mile race and UTMB was her second! Rob, of Training for Ultra, was there to capture it all on camera! It was great getting to visit with them and hear all about it. Be sure to check out the Youtube video in the show notes! http://www.theriot.run/t4u2
Bryan Gillette started doing epic things at an early age. At 20 years old, he rode his bike across the US. Then he got into ultrarunning and after running other distances, completed the Tahoe 200. He took his experience on the trail and then interviewed 100 leaders (CEOs, CXOs, CIOs, CHROs, CFOs, founders, and ultra-distance athletes) to see how they take really big ideas across the finish line. He then penned the book, EPIC Performance. It was great to visit with Bryan again after reading his book EPIC Performance. We not only talked about his book, but we caught up on the latest big things he and his family have done and have planned!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/bryang2
I got to sit down in person again with Nick Fowler. Nick had finished the Self-Supported FKT on the Pacific Northwest Trail when we spoke last. Since then, he was able to get the Self-Supported Fastest Known Time on the Ozark Trail! He's dealt with ankle injuries, but is training up for a stab at the PCT Self-Supported FKT! It's been fun watching his journey and hearing how he's learned and grown as a runner, hiker, and person. You'll love his personality and crazy stories from the trail and in life! Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/nickfowler2
Shaun Barnes is a friend who we’ve had on the podcast a few times before. He’s been doing big stuff! If you remember, we had him and his coach on to talk about his experience doing the Triple Crown of 200s. Then, we had him on to catch up and talk about the Iditarod Trail Invitational which he ended up not finishing, but he learned a ton! THEN, we had him on to discuss his experience returning to the ITI which resulted in an awesome finish. We even spoke to his girlfriend at the end for a few minutes to get her perspective on Shaun’s endeavors and how emotionally hard it was to track him while she was home and he was off running this race in Alaska for 8 days! (links to previous episodes below)
For this episode, we dive into Shaun's preparation for the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000-mile journey that he starts next week! Listen as we discuss this major undertaking and be ready to track him as he runs 1000 miles of cold to get to the finish!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/sbarnes4
Today, we have a special guest who embodies perseverance and determination. Jonathan Prosser is a runner, husband, and father who overcame a DNF on his first difficult 100 miler and went on to finish the Outlaw 100. Then, the Leadville 100! Not only that, he’s a husband, and father, and now directs a race in Kansas called the Skyline Scramble. Join us as we delve into Jonathan's journey and find out what he does to get it all done.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/jonathanp
Kathleen is an adventurer! She’s hiked some amazing places all over the world. She also has had the opportunity to run some great races. Most recently, she won the Bigfoot 200 having done a large portion of her training by bagging 14ers and having a blast doing it!
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/kathleene
Sometimes, we've got to evaluate and backtrack. And there's nothing wrong with that!
I share a bit of my personal struggle on this one......and my plan...I'll be back!
We get to talk about so many things in the podcast!
After years of fighting sciatic nerve pain, Meghan began to search for the reason behind it and a natural way to fix the problem. She’s now pain-free and has become a Functional Movement & Ultrarunning Coach. She’s run all the distances pain-free including the Tahoe 200 last year. Meghan is also a podcast host of the “She Runs Ultras” podcast. Right now she’s been focusing on helping women run their first 50K. Her goal is to help 10,000 women run their first 50K in the next 5 years and she’s developed a program dedicated to that purpose.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/meghang
Are you living...or just surviving?
Are you alive...or just existing?
Find what makes you come alive. And run hard after it!
Julie Hromadka lives here in Oklahoma and has been crushing her races. I’ve had the privilege to coach her through some of 2022 and for her first 100-mile race at the Lake Murray Endurance Run. Julie is a bundle of positivity and always encourages others. She has the desire to see other women on the trails and has started group runs for women in her area to introduce ladies to the trails.
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/julieh
Listen in as I got to know Eric Whittington and Brent Ransom with URultra. I love the story of how this all came together. If you don't know, URultra is a veteran-owned company that focuses not only on providing race directors and runners with a quality race registration platform but also on giving back to the community as a portion of every race registration goes to charity. Check out their slick site!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/urultra
Catching up with Arlen Glick! Arlen has been on a tear! Since our last visit with him, he placed 3rd at Western States, 2nd at Run Rabbit Run and he'll be running Javelina Jundred when this is released!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/arleng3
Catching up with Arlen Glick! Arlen has been on a tear! Since our last visit with him, he placed 3rd at Western States, 2nd at Run Rabbit Run and he'll be running Javelina Jundred when this is released!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/arleng3
This was a great chat with Kristian Morgan who ran the Appalachian trail in 44 days, 4 hours, and 54 minutes! The second fastest at the time!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/kristianmorgan
This was a great chat with Kristian Morgan who ran the Appalachian trail in 44 days, 4 hours, and 54 minutes! The second fastest at the time!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/kristianmorgan
Enjoy a great chat with Thomas McGinn of Long Run Coffee. We talk running, life, and COFFEE!! All great topics!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/longruncoffee
Run the Riot Roast: https://www.longruncoffee.com/product-page/run-the-riot
This week on the podcast - Phil De Gruy from South Louisiana. Phil is a 2x cancer survivor who decided to fight cancer through healthy living and endurance running! He's since started a podcast and is starting a foundation to help kids who have lost a parent to cancer.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/phildegruy
Hey there my friends! Just chatting about my plans for the Tahoe 200 this weekend and my mindset going in. Also, I've included a little challenge. :)
Bryan Gillette started doing epic things at an early age. At 20 years old, he rode his bike across the US. Then he got into ultrarunning and after running other distances, completed the Tahoe 200. He took his experience on the trail and then interviewed 100 leaders (CEOs, CXOs, CIOs, CHROs, CFOs, founders, and ultra-distance athletes) to see how they take really big ideas across the finish line. He then penned the book, EPIC Performance.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/BryanG
A little race report and motivation put together. :)
I had the privilege to run the Flower Moon 50M in Pawhuska, OK at Osage Hills State Park. It's an awesome Outlaw race! I used it as a training run for the Tahoe 200. The heat and humidity were challenging and I had to practice what I preached for the last midweek motivation! Got it done - No Guts, No Story
Jason Koomen is on a mission to run a 100 miler in every state. He’s on number 30 so far! We talk about the Loup Garou 100, Hurt 100, Outlaw 100, and others. He and his wife have also adopted children from Ukraine in the past and have been helping people through their contacts. If you would like to help there are info and links in the show notes.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/jasonkoomen
Shaun Barnes is a friend who we’ve had on the podcast a couple of times before. He’s been doing big stuff! If you remember, we had him and his coach on to talk about his experience doing the Triple Crown of 200s. Then, we had him on to catch up and talk about the Iditarod Trail Invitational which he ended up not finishing, but he learned a ton! This time, we get to discuss his experience this year running the ITI which resulted in an awesome finish. Keep listening at the end where we chat for a few minutes with his girlfriend to get her perspective on Shaun’s endeavors and how emotionally hard it was to track him while she was home and he was off running this race in Alaska for 8 days!
Show notes: https://www.theriot.run/shaunbarnes3/
In this episode, I talk about my experience at the Lake McMurtry 50K and a weekend retreat with ZERO technology! My thoughts on disconnecting to reconect.
Oh man! I had such a fun conversation with Shannon O’Grady, Ph.D. (aka the menace, aka the bully, aka mighty barnacle of death). Shannon is the COO/CPO of Gnarly Nutrition and has her Ph.D. in nutritional physiology. She’s also an avid Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, trail runner, climber, wife, and mom. We talk about Jiu-jitsu, trail running, endurance sports, and a whole lot about nutrition. She drops some great info on protein, collagen, BCAAs, creatine, and balanced eating. You may even want to start doing some Jiu-jitsu as cross-training after listening!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/menace
Bryce Thatcher has been designing in the outdoor industry for over 30 years. Often considered the inventor of the modern hydration pack, race vest, and many other revolutionary items. He has received patents and design awards, and he is always trying to push designs into the future with vision and passion. Besides founding his own businesses; Ultimate Direction, Clik Elite, and Ultraspire, he has worked for other notable companies like Black Diamond, Nathan, and Sierra Designs.
I truly enjoyed talking with Bryce about his adventures and the reason he does what he does. We also talk about his Grand Teton FKT that stood for almost 29 years until it was broken by Kilian Jornet!
Links and show notes: http://www.theriot.run/brycethatcher
I had a blast getting to know Chase and Casey Hammond. I love our ultra community! They are from northwest Kansas and really enjoy being involved in the Ultra community. Chase and I both ran the Moab 240 in 2020. He finished and I didn’t. We had fun comparing notes and chatting about the process of running 200 mile races. Chase will be doing the Cocodona 250 this year. He and Casey also direct races in their area and have added a new race, the Cowboy 200 in Nebraska! On top of talking about all of that, we get to talk about their degrees in nutrition and how they used their knowledge to formulate products specifically for Ultra Endurance athletes! This was a super fun and informative podcast!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/cowboy200
Dr. Amy Novotny hated running. Until she didn’t! After developing a love for the marathon, she discovered her love for the trails. She has since run 40+ marathons, an Ironman, and 10 ultramarathons (two 100 milers). She is the founder of the PABR institute where she helps people as a breathing and pain specialist. We had a great conversation about the nervous system and how calming or resetting it can provide many benefits to runners and people in general.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/amyn
This was such a fun episode with Arlen Glick! Arlen has been on a tear! Since our last interview, he’s won the Mohican 100, Burning River, Javelina Jundred, and 1st Male at Jackpot. He’s so fast! He also dipped his toe into a 24 hour race at Desert Solstice and we’ll chat about the lessons he learned there. We cover his racing, his faith, and so many fun topics! Don’t miss this episode!
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/arleng2
Today we get to chat with my friend and awesome runner, Roger Rholdon. I have the privilege of coaching him! Roger is a husband, father, and an associate professor in the College of Nursing. From a training standpoint, he’s an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. Roger and I raced together in the past in south Louisiana. When he was set to run the Voodoo 130, which is the same course as the Rouge-Orleans that I ran in 2015, he asked me to help coach him. He did a great job putting in the work and ended up winning the race! Before running Voodoo, he DNF’d at Rocky Raccoon - an experience we talk about in this episode. This year’s race was his redemption at Rocky! We dive into how everything unfolded for his race and we also talk about his background in running and life. Roger is a great guy and strives to maintain balance while training for these big races. We really had an awesome conversation that I’ll know you enjoy!
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/rogerr
Catching up with Nicole Laughton after her Rocky Raccoon Win!
We recently had her on Episode 103 and wanted to get her on to talk all about her win at Rocky for her first 100-mile race! We talk about her training and strategy leading up to the race. You'll love how she faced adversity, problem solved, and kept moving for the win!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/nicolel2
Kevin Goldberg has combined his passion and his profession. As a matchmaker for Training Peaks, he’s also passionate about running long distances. We chat about his love for the Bigfoot 200, his completion of the Triple Crown of 200s, and his big year ahead that includes the Cocodona 250, Western States, and his 4th time running the Bigfoot 200!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/keving
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I had an awesome conversation with husband, father, engineer, and all-around good dude, Steven Carr. Steven started running to regain his health when a busy life caused him to neglect it. Since then, he’s run Boston, and quite a few 100 mile and above races including the Badwater 135 (placing 5th male and 7th overall) and the Spartathlon 246K in Greece! The crazy thing is that he does it on relatively low mileage training! Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/stevencarr
You may remember my friend and LSU professor, Gwen Zywicke from Episode 92. I invited her back to discuss the release of her book, “Ultrarunning Mysticism: Mind, Body, Spirit and the Sacredness of Overcoming Suffering.” We have a great time diving into the process and discussing more of her discoveries in writing the book. You’ll love Gwen’s energy and enthusiasm! I appreciate that Gwen allowed me to speak about the spiritual aspect of ultrarunning from a Christian point of view in the book. And though we might have different views on spiritual matters, we have a fun, friendly discussion of her research and conclusions in the book.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/gwen2
I preached at my church, Olivet Baptist Church on 1/9/2022 and was able to use my experience at the 2018 Tahoe 200 to illustrate Paul's message in Philippians 3:12-14.
You can watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/_RNSkBORAgw
This week we visit with a really strong runner, Mindy Coolman. She’s a dietitian in Nebraska and has quite the ultra running resume. This is a really fun conversation about mistakes made during her first ultras and important lessons she’s learned. We dive into the ups and downs of health and ultrarunning and how she’s battled and come back from a long heat illness. We also talk about running nutrition and so much more!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/mindyc
Nicole is a wife and mother who has been crushing races this past year. She’s won her first 4 ultras and is running her first 100m at Rocky Raccoon in February. We had a great conversation about how she happened into her first 100K, training, and life.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/nicolel
Will Frantz is a NASM certified personal trainer and has been trained in nutrition coaching by both Precision Nutrition and the Nutrition Coaching Institute. Will seeks to help athletes with their nutrition needs. Join us as we explore all things nutrition! We talk about performance, sleep, recovery, and nutrition’s connection to each.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/willfrantz
Shaun was on the podcast last in February 2020 for episode 19 - Check that out if you haven’t heard it. In that episode, we discussed his Triple Crown of 200s journey and training. On this episode, we catch up with Shaun to discuss some of his races since then, and more importantly, his Iditarod 350 attempt and in February and his plan at redemption in 2022. We talk about the logistics of running in the snow, sub-zero temps, and carrying your own equipment. We also get a hint at his possible future plans after he finishes the ITI.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/shaunbarnes2
Nick Ferrara grew up in the Bronx and discovered his love for running later in life when he realized that he had to make some changes for his health. He seems to gravitate toward gnarly mountain races. He's done UTMB twice! He was the first to do Western States and Eastern States in the same year and this past year he completed Hard Rock. Listen in as we talk about the awesome journey that he has been on!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/nickferrara
Nick is not afraid to set BIG goals! As a new runner, Nick Fowler decided to set his sights on the Pacific Crest Trail FKT. When that didn’t work out, he set his sights on the Pacific Northwest Trail FKT and achieved his goal. It wasn’t easy, and he had some hiccups even before he started, but he was determined and adapted along the way to get it done.(You’ll love his improvised strategy for dealing with chafing!)
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/nickfowler
Justin Walker is a personal friend and friend of the podcast. We last visited and talked about his TransOkie FKT on Episode 54. We also got into some really good life conversations. Check that one out if you haven’t heard it yet. Today, we catch up with Justin about his Ozark Highlands Trail FKT attempt, co-directing the Pumpkin Holler 100, his move to Salida, CO, coaching, Barkley Fall Classic, and his return to coaching.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/jwalk2
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
"Do you hate losing so much that you're willing to change,
or do you hate change so much that you're willing to lose?"
Oh man! This was fun! Jason Hardrath has completed 100 FKTs! For #100, he scaled the 100 highest peaks in Washington in just over 50 days! I love Jason’s mindset and outlook on life. You’ll want to lean in and listen closely to his encouraging and challenging words! You’ll also want to listen to our previous interview with Jason in December of 2020 if you haven’t heard it. I’ll put the link, along with others, in the show notes.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/jasonh2
Russell is like many of us - he wears a lot of hats! He's a husband, father, ultra runner, serial entrepreneur, former investment banker, venture capital investor, and more. He just recently finished the Cascade Crest 100 miler. We had a great conversation about why and how we do what we do. Russell shares part of the story that lead him to write his new book, "One Life to Lead" which deals with leading yourself and being the architect of your own life.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/russellb
Laura Kearns just won the 2021 Arkansas Traveller 100! I got to sit down and visit with her about the stellar year she’s been having in ultrarunning. Earlier this year, she ran her second 100-mile race, the LOViT 100, and won it! Laura puts in a lot of training miles, but she loves group runs, has fun, and does not hold herself to a rigid training plan. Listen in as we talk about how the races unfolded, training, equipment, nutrition, and life!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/laurak
Amy is fast and puts in some serious work! She’s currently training for Tunnel Hill 100 and I can’t wait to see how she does. Amy had a fall in 2019 during one of her final training runs for the Arkansas Traveller 100 and had to miss the race. We talk about her coming back from that injury physically and mentally. We also talk about her how she’s dealt with stomach issues and the steps she had to take to get that dialed in. I think you'll enjoy the interesting chat about her mindset when racing.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/amya
Ever know someone who is always all smiles! That’s today’s guest. My friend Paul Countess is one of those guys who just exudes JOY! Even in the middle of a grueling 100 mile race, the dude is smiling! I love it! Paul loves to challenge himself with TOUGH races to push his limits. He just recently completed the Bigfoot 200 and due to life’s circumstances, his training was only about 30 miles per week! Be encouraged as we visit with Paul and find out what it is that makes him such a happy guy.
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/paulc
Today's guest is Gwen Zywicke, an ultrarunning friend in Louisiana.
Gwen is a professor at LSU who has been doing some really interesting research. You know that feeling when you are running and you're in the zone? In flow? That runner's high? Well, Gwen is researching that and the connection with the mind, body, and spirit, particularly as it relates to ultrarunning! You'll love how passionate she is about her work on her book that will be entitled, "Ultrarunning Mysticism". This was such an interesting conversation! I still have so many questions and can't wait to read the book when she's done!
Show Notes here: http://www.theriot.run/gwen
Brodie has a passion to help runners to run injury-free. Through his ebooks, podcast, classes, and online clinic, he has helped many runners fix the issues that plague them. On today's podcast, we discuss numerous issues common to all runners and the importance of rest.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/brodiesharpe2
I had a great visit with Rob Steger from the Training for Ultra Podcast. Listen in as we talk about running long distances, successes, failures, and life!
Topics covered: Triple Crown of 200s, Leadville, nutrition, DNFs, and a bunch of other stuff in between!
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/t4u
One of the things I love about our sport is that it brings people from all walks of life together to enjoy pushing our limits and seeing what we can do. I enjoyed this in-person visit with Dr. William Clark.
Dr. Clark is a spinal surgeon here in Tulsa Oklahoma specializing in scoliosis and spinal deformity. He loves his job and the challenges it presents him on a regular basis. Dr. Clark is an Ironman who has also done ultra-distance mountain bike races, including the Leadville 100. He’s also completed various ultramarathons with more to come. Some of you will love his committed but flexible approach to training as he balances work, family, and training. I had a blast getting to know William and know you will too!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/drwilliam
This week we chat with Midwest speedster, Jaclyn Long. Jaclyn is known for a few things in races around here - speed, naps, waking from the dead, and a unique bluntness during races with her crew. She’s a busy woman. She’s a mom and nanny and raises tortoises, turkeys, and other "fowl" creatures. Running gave her a focus when she was recovering from an eating disorder and she hasn’t stopped! Join us for a very interesting conversation with Jaclyn!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/jlong
I had a blast catching up with Mike to talk about all that he’s been up to since we had him on the podcast on episode 6. On that first interview, we focused on Mike’s accident that could have kept him from running again. We also discussed his win of all three races in the Triple Crown of 200s. This time we talk a bit more about his low carb approach to running, his ZERO calorie 100-mile run, the Colorado Trail FKT, his Cocodona 250 DNF, and his big plans for the future which includes a 2022 Appalachian Trail FKT attempt!
Today we’ll be chatting with a friend of mine, Jeremy Howard. Jeremy, like many of us, found his love for running a little later in life and discovered that he was good at it! He recently attempted the gnarly, 273 mile “Long Trail” Unsupported, Fastest Known Time (FKT) in Vermont. Join us as we dive into Jeremy’s amazing experience and lessons learned on the trail.
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Last weekend, I raced the North Fork 50 mile race in Buffalo Creek, CO. It was a training race and I got it done, but I had some issues along the way. I thought it would be interesting for the listeners to listen in as I discussed the race with my coach, Cliff Pittman. Cliff Pittman has been a guest on the podcast before and he always brings lots of knowledge to the table. Listen in as we discuss what was good, what was bad, and what was ugly.
Show Notes: https://www.theriot.run/nf50/
Oh man, this is a good one. Kay (Pronounced Kai) Bretz had a paradigm shift when he decided to turn right! Kay, author of the book “Turning Right” had a 22% improvement in his 24 hour time in just 18 months and set the course record by 5 hours on the 250km (155mile) Big Red Run! What was the difference? His mindset! It was really enlightening to unpack Kay’s experience and explore the benefit of reframing how we think about training, running, and life.
Show notes here: https://www.theriot.run/kaybretz
Christi Burns discovered her gift of running long miles and hasn’t looked back. She’s overcome adversity and keep moving forward. I challenge you to find a running picture of her without a smile on her face! She also enlightened me to a unique use for aid station cups. :)
Show Notes: https://www.theriot.run/christiburns/
AJW (Andy Jones-Wilkins) has been a big part of our sport for quite some time. He hasn’t been afraid to make a statement both in his competitiveness on the trails and in his writing and interviews. It was such a pleasure getting to know AJW and gain some insight into his history, methods, and mindset in ultrarunning. I know you’ll enjoy listening in as we laugh together and unpack some of what makes our sport so great.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/ajw
Arnold is a very experienced runner here in Tulsa who has had a really interesting life. Until middle school, he grew up on a Navajo reservation in Arizona with no electricity or running water. The life he lived there, prepared him to be an Ultrarunner later in life. Arnold ran his first ultra, a 100 miler, in 2006, and has been testing himself every since. So far he’s completed 29 hundos and shows no sign of stopping. This year, he’ll be attempting his second finish at the infamous Badwater 135!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/arnold
Examining the Process...
- What race should I run?
- How am I going to prepare for this?
- Travel Logistics
- Race Logistics
- Crew? Pacer?
- Equipment?
- Nutrition?
- Dealing with a taper.
What did I miss?
You’re going to enjoy my conversation with Brad Taylor. Brad lives in Texarkana. We met while running LOViT 100 and then we visited during the Ouachita 50 in Arkansas when I was crewing and pacing my coach, Cliff. Brad is a strong runner, a good dude, and a friend. He owns the FKT for Arkansas’ famous Eagle Rock Loop! We talk about that experience, Arkansas Traveller, Last man Standing Races, and all kinds of fun stuff dealing with running ultras.
Show notes at: http://www.theriot.run/bradtaylor
I really enjoyed getting to know Ron Ruhs. He is an awesome guy. He runs ultras, plays in a punk band, visits Hawaii, and helps put on races! Join us as we have a blast talking about the joy and craziness of running long and all kinds of other fun stuff! We talk about the Hurt 100, all the Goatz races in Nebraska, Oklahoma races (Pumpkin Hollar, Post Oak, etc.), Western States and others.
Show notes: HTTP://www.theriot.run/ronr
Fawn Hernandez recently completed the 223 mile Ouachita Trail FKT! Fawn and her husband, Justin are friends in South Louisiana. They are both strong Ultra Runners and all-around awesome humans! We cover a lot of ground in this episode. After the sudden loss of her father, Fawn questioned whether she would or could undertake this FKT attempt. She focused herself and got to the start for her dad. We talk about her running background and how she trained, planned, and ultimately ran the OT FKT.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/fawn
Arlen Glick is FAST! And getting faster! He's just 28 years old and ran the Tunnel Hill 100 mile race in just 12:57:11 in November. Then, he followed that up with a win at Umstead with a 13:22:40! It was fun getting to know Arlen and discuss how he realized his God-given talent and his journey to where he is today. He's a well-grounded man still working a full-time job while crushing it in races and striving to realize his full potential.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/arlen
Randy has been running Ultramarathons for quite a while and is still going strong! He was running Leadville in the 80s. He even
ran across the United States and wrote a book about it. This past weekend he finished the Prairie Spirit 50 miler at 69 Years old! He's a humble guy with a friendly smile that loves our sport and enjoys sharing his journey. His genuine joy is contagious.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/randye
Oh man...what a great visit with my friend Chris Baldwin. Chris is well known in Arkansas due to his involvement in running, volunteering, and co-directing races in the state. He and his friend Ronnie are well known for their training and aid station shenanigans. Chris and I both ran the Tahoe 200 in 2018 and we take some time to compare our experiences and laugh a lot about the videos on the internet of his delirium! Chris also gives us an update on his recovery from a fall last year that took him out of the Moab 240 due to a broken hip and wrist. (Hint: He'll be running Umstead 100 when this is released!) Other topics - Arkansas Trail Running Community, The LOViT 100, Arkansas Traveller, and the film that everyone training for Traveller should (not) watch!
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/chrisb
Join me as we get to know Michael Puyear. Michael is an adaptive PE teacher, ultra runner, and Race Director of the Screaming Monkey 100 and Old School in north Louisiana. We talk about the GOATS (Get On A Trail Shreveport) community, running long, and life.
Show notes at: http://www.theriot.run/michaelp
Join us as we discuss our experiences during the LOViT 100. This episode was so much fun!
During the first segment, Matt Coriell and I compare our strategies, perspectives, and experiences during the LOViT 100. I had a blast laughing with Matt and hearing about his journey over the grueling 100 mile course. Matt is also the host of the Wayne Watch Podcast so check that out!
The second segment features my friend and coach Cliff Pittman. We discuss my preparation for LOViT, the race, and his perspective as he paced me through the final 27 miles of the race to a second-place finish. Lots of good info, tips, and insight into running 100 miles here from Cliff!
The last portion is my lovely wife, Jennifer and her perspective as my crew and encourager.
Show notes at http://www.theriot.run/lovit
The Ultra Running Guys! Get to know Jeremy and Jeff! After watching these guys and listening to their podcast, I loved what they were doing and was glad to get them on the RTR podcast!
Listen as we discuss their podcast, how it started, and their mission. We also dive into their backgrounds, mindset, training, injuries, and all the fun we have during Ultras.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/urg
One of the things I love about ultrarunning is how it brings people from all walks of life together. You never know who you might meet on the trail or even online talking about running! Today's guest, Scott Poling, is pastor of Harvest New Beginnings Church in Oswego, IL, and has been for 26 years. He was drawn to the adventure of ultrarunning. He loves bringing the Spiritual into the Physical. Listen in as we talk about ultrarunning, life, faith, and lots in between.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.net/scottp
Tapering for LOViT 100......taper.....madness.....thinking about my "Why" - for running and life.
"It's not about perfect. It's about EFFORT. And when you implement that effort into your life....EVERY SINGLE DAY, that's where the transformation happens. That's how change occurs. Keep Going. Remember why you started."
Kurt is a mathematician from Arkansas who is living and teaching in Maryland. His social media posts have cracked me up over the years. We talk a lot about races in his home state of Arkansas, particularly the Arkansas Traveller and the LOViT 100. We spend some time exploring his journey this year to get stronger by working out using kettlebells, maces, clubs, and sandbags.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/kurt
Mr. Miyagi agrees....
Balance - We must work for it.
Balance in Hard Training and Rest
Balance in Life
Scott is an amazing ultrarunner from the UK and a friend of the Podcast. He was on Podcast Episode 22 and we are privileged to catch up with him and his amazing plans for 2021! Scott is planning 5 months of running 5 TOUGH races: Badwater 135, Cocodona 250, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, and Moab 240! Sit back and enjoy our chat about big running goals, life, and excitement for the future.
Show notes here: http://www.theriot.run/scott2
Lenn Hann is a man who enjoys sports that get your blood pumping! From biking, downhill skiing, sky diving, and scuba diving, to running, he's had many adventures throughout his life. Once he discovered his love for running, it bothered him that that the sport he loved so much caused so many injuries. The funny thing to him was that people just accepted this as normal. Lenn began a quest to research and develop a shoe that would change all of that. Listen as we discuss his journey to create what he believes is a shoe that can help runners and non-runners alike, enjoy pain-free living. Lenn details how the Hann Shoe's unique design and carbon fiber construction do just that!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/hann
In 2017 Amanda came to a point in her life where something had to change. She was unhappy with where she was in life, but even more unhappy with WHO she was. It was time to let her potential out and become who she was meant to be. She quit smoking and drinking and joined a gym. Amanda dove into a healthy lifestyle without looking back. In just 7 months, she lost 100 pounds and discovered her love for running! She was born for it! Amanda qualified for Boston on her first Marathon, then found the trails and ultramarathon, and has lived in that world ever since. She's changed so much physically and mentally from 4 years ago and is excited to see what new adventures are in her future.
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/amandar
Like many of us, Trevor started running a little later in life and never looked back. In the relatively short time he's been running Ultramarathons (since 2016), he's run SEVENTY ultras, including two 200 milers and twenty 100 milers. Maybe it's because he uses races as training? Well, he's far from done! This year he's planning on increasing his distance with a 600K and 250 miler!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/trevor
Ralph Peterson is a Marine Core Veteran who got busy with life and forgot to take care of himself. One day, he simply decided to make a change in how he took care of himself. Since that decision, he's lost 150 pounds, run 88 marathons, many more half marathons, and multiple ultramarathons! This change also gave him the confidence to run his own business, train others in management, write 4 books, and address large crowds for various events.
Jason is a man on a mission! This PE coach is pushing himself to finish 100 FKTs. He's currently on number 89! In 2015 his amazing fitness was set back due to an accident that left him with multiple broken ribs, shoulder, and a torn ACL among other injuries. His mindset in recovering from his injuries is what drove him to heal up and then thrive. He chose to move forward, learn, and grow. You'll be inspired by his accomplishments and attitude!
Show Notes: https://www.theriot.run/jasonh/
Today on the podcast I get to visit with Oklahoma native, Marcus Tubbs. I heard about Marcus from a friend and past podcast guest, Jeremy Harrison. I heard that Marcus was a good guy and a strong runner and that he was running the inaugural Outlaw 100. I added him on social media and we've had some great exchanges. I could tell that Marcus was a great guy. On the podcast, I finally got to actually talk to him and get to know him.
Marcus is indeed a strong runner. He won the first Outlaw 100 and the first Outlaw 135 this past year. Like many of us, Marcus started running later in life, but fell in love with it. He's also a man of faith and I genuinely enjoyed our visit. You'll enjoy listening along!
Show Notes: https://www.theriot.run/marcus/
Don't let Fear steal your Freedom.
Don't be distracted by:
- The Worriers
- The Weaklings
- The Wicked
Some quotes taken from "The Motivation Manifesto" by Brendon Burchard
Bryan and I met in person at the Moab 240, which he went on to complete. He's an interesting guy who has battled some dark times and is grateful to come out of the other end. Although he spent much of his early life in the mountains, Bryan didn't run his first ultra at 50 years old! He's 55 and is looking forward to many more years on the trail.
Show notes: https://www.theriot.run/bpaisley/
Who are you letting influence you? Who are you listening to? People who make excuses or people who make progress? People who fail and get back up or people who wallow in self pity and give up?
Listen in as I visit with Eve Rebennack. Eve is a runner and coach who lives in Phoenix, AZ. She strives to run and live a life with gratitude. We discuss her various running adventures in Hawaii and the Grand Canyon and dive into some meaningful conversations about races, training, and balancing the important things in life.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/eve
I loved this conversation with Miami's "Running Ninja", Luis Cocco!
Luis grew up with martial arts in his blood and competed at a high level. We talk about that life and culture and how he got into running long distances. Louis owns and runs a Taekwondo school in Miami, hosts tournaments, and does race directing! He's a busy guy, but loves what he does!
Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/ninja
Be Thankful
Challenge:
1. Call a friend and tell them you appreciate them
2. Call a family member or friend you have beef with and iron it out.
3. Do something nice for someone.
Stephen is an ultrarunner out of Las Vegas, NV. Join us as we get to know each other and talk about races, training, DNFs, the ultra community, and gear!
Races discussed: The Bear 100, JFK 50, Rocky Racoon, Beatty's Backyard Ultra, Across the Years, Vermont 100, Tahoe Rim Trail 100, and others!
Show notes at: https://www.theriot.run/stephen-massey/
From running across countries to running across a continent!
It was a pleasure to visit with Veronique Bourbeau. She's run across Japan, Malaysia, and will soon be running across Africa! Her 444K race across Malaysia resulted in an overall win and a course record! Her joy is contagious and there is no denying her gratitude to do what she does.
Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/vero
It's time for a checkup....
How are you doing with the world around, within, and above you?
Ashley is the Executive Director & Founder of MS Run the US. As Founder, Ashley was the solo endurance athlete that ran 3,288 miles across America by herself in 2010 for the charity. In doing so she became the 16th female to ever run across America. Afterward, Ashley spearheaded America’s first and only annual relay run across the country in 2013 for MS. Since then the organization has raised over 2.3 million dollars, run over 25,000 miles, and has helped over 137 every day runners realize their potential to be extraordinary through our events platform.
Brodie is an Australian physical therapist and host of the Run Smarter Podcast. He's on a mission to clear up common running misconceptions and help runners to run injury free!
You want the Freedom to do something well? You've got to put in the reps! You want to run far? You've got to put in the miles.
Justin Walker is a good friend who has led an interesting life. He once chased tornados and had the privilege of being on multiple shows. However, he wanted something different in life and made a change. Justin is a strong ultra runner who found joy in listening to people. Listen as we chat about his journey and be challenged as you carve your own path on the trails and through life!
My race report on the Moab 240. My DNF and how it happened and some of the lessons I learned. Know this - I'LL BE BACK!
Kyle Curtin is enjoying life and testing himself! Among his many accomplishments, he won the Tahoe 200 in 2018 and recently earned the FKT for running the Tahoe Rim Trail Unsupported. We talk about racing mindset, preparing for a race, and all kinds of ultra stuff!
This was a fun episode with Justin "The Baconator" Smith! We talk about his background in wrestling and MMA and how he dove headfirst into ultrarunning and the lessons he's learned. We had a great time! Show notes here: https://www.theriot.run/justinsmith/
Tim Davis is a 12-time Ironman finisher, double-ironman finisher, and finisher of many 100-mile endurance runs too. He is the author of his new book, "TRIPOLAR: The Story of a Bipolar Triathlete" which is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook thru Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and several other distributors. You can learn more about him and follow his blog at his website: ultratimdavis.com and find links to all his social media, information about the coaching he does, and many other helpful resources for mental health, recovery, and fitness related issues. Show notes: www.theriot.run/timdavis This show brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners. www.t8.run (use code 50-RUNTHERIOT) Pandemic Follies - www.modestgains.net
Suzie Swinehart has overcome some huge obstacles to become an amazingly strong runner. She's had to deal with knee surgery, Lupus, a hip fracture, a stroke, and a concision, but she's still crushing it! If she's at the starting line, you'd better bring your A game! Show notes: https://www.theriot.run/suzis/ This show brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners. www.t8.run (use code 50-RUNTHERIOT) Pandemic Follies - www.modestgains.net
Matthew Reily was inspired to start running ultramarathons by his twin brother who died of cancer. Since then he's completed many races of 100 miles or more, including the Badwater 135 twice! This past weekend, he completed the Lhotse 200! Matt is a great guy and it's always a pleasure to share the course with him. http://www.theriot.run/matthewr This show brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners. www.t8.run (use code 50-RUNTHERIOT) Pandemic Follies - www.modestgains.net
Last week we talked about how your failures don't define you. Well, your past successes don't define you either. What are you doing now?
Amanda Lynch loves to run! Like many of us, she drank the Kool-aid and jumped in with both feet. Before the pandemic, she kept a busy racing schedule. She recently placed second at the Shawnee Hills 100 in Ozark, IL. Listen in as we talk about the sport we love so much! Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/amandal This show brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - http://www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners. http://www.t8.run (use code 50-RUNTHERIOT) Pandemic Follies - http://www.modestgains.net
Brandon Crites is a man on a mission. He wants to be the best runner, man, and father he can be. He's relatively new to the sport of ultrarunning, but he crushed his first and only 100 miler in 19:34:57. He's gearing up for some big things, but keeping sight of what's important. He's recently taken some time off for a special project that's near and dear to his heart - Active Creed. Get some miles in while you enjoy our conversation. Show notes: https://www.theriot.run/bcrites/ This podcast brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - http://www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Gear for Ultrarunners by ultrarunners Check out their new Sherpa v2 Shorts. http://www.t8.run (use code 50-RUNTHERIOT for a discount)
This week on the Run the Riot Podcast, we catch up with our friend from across the pond, Rhys Jenkins as he finishes the Wales Coastal Path FKT! In this special interview, we talk to him before and after all in one podcast! Rhys is always fun and always an inspiration! Show notes at www.theriot.run/rhysfkt This podcast brought to you by: Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - www.t8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners.
Ultra runner and Coach Cliff Pittman joins us today with an awesome conversation. We talk about life, running, training, and having the right mindset and actions when obstacles try to sideline you! Show notes at http://www.theriot.run/cliff Check out Cliff's coaching site at http://www.f2ecoaching.com This podcast brought to you by: Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - www.t8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners.
Do you live by convenience or conviction? Do you live by principle or impulse? Do you master the moment, or does the moment master you?
George Callahan is the man behind Wicked Trail Running (http://www.wickedtrailrunning.com and https://www.instagram.com/wickedtrailrunning/) Join us as we chat about pushing limits, digging deep, running 100 miles on 35 miles of training, David Goggins, DNFs, messed up toes, a unique way to keep your hands warm during a cold ultra, and all kinds of goodness! This podcast brought to you by: Outlaw Race Series - http://www.outlaw100.com T8.run - http://www.t8.run - Gear for ultrarunners, by ultrarunners.
Derek Dowell is a Louisiana native, Marine, and finisher of a TON of utlras including the Grand Slam of 100s! Derek is not only a strong runner, but he's a great guy. Listen in on our conversation as we talk bout his journey from lifting to running, what drives him, and how he runs the many races he runs. This podcast brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Running Gear Designed by Ultrarunners! - www.t8.run
What's your motivation? Two approaches to getting things done: 1. Big accountability - Make big investment 2. Start small habits and build - Make small investments consistently and build. Bach - "The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."
Whitney Richman was a competitive cheerleader in high school and college. She discovered her passion for running long distances as an adult and has been crushing it ever since. Even after having 2 kids, she's still an amazingly strong competitor. In this episode, we talk about training with children, coaches, and all of the fun we deal with when running long! Show notes at: www.theriot.run/whitneyrichman This podcast brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Running Gear Designed by Ultrarunners! - www.t8.run
Clear the Mechanism - Set aside the distractions that you can't change and focus on what you can.
I raced in the mountains last weekend! This is my report on what it was like to race during COVID and about the Silverheels 100 itself. Show notes at: www.theriot.run/sh100 This podcast brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Running Gear Designed by Ultrarunners! - www.t8.run
On this week's podcast we visit with Jacob Stevens. Jacob is a friend and respected athlete and blogger who has overcome much to get where he is today. What a great conversation and a reminder that LIFE IS GOOD! Show notes at: http://www.theriot.run/jacobstevens This podcast brought to you by: The Outlaw Race Series - www.outlaw100.com T8.run - Running Gear Designed by Ultrarunners! - www.t8.run