The hellbender100‘s Podcast: Recent Episodes

RUN828 foundation

This Podcast is everything Hellbender. We‘ll interview previous runners, give training advice, talk about the course, and of course give race updates.

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We wanted to make a resource that might help your pacers just as we did for the crewing episode (#11), so Lyle Mitchell (paced Hellbender twice so far) came on and shared his experiences and pacing knowledge with me. We hope this helps your team!

Resources:

Course Preview w/ Brandon Thrower - Ep. 4 - https://hellbender100.podbean.com/e/course-preview-withcourse-creator-brandon-thrower-episode-4/

G5 Trail Collective Workdays - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Best of the Blue Ridge - Toughest Race - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/february-2022-magazine/best-of-the-blue-ridge-2022-readers-choice-awards/

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

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30% Off Pisgah Map Co. - Grandfather Ranger District Map - Use code HELLBENDER100 - https://www.pisgahmapcompany.com/shop-trail-guides/grandfather-ranger-district

Trail Work Volunteer opportunities Mar. 17-19 & Apr. 10 (amongst others) - https://www.g5trailcollective.org/events

Best of the Blue Ridge - Toughest Race - https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/magazine/february-2022-magazine/best-of-the-blue-ridge-2022-readers-choice-awards/

Live Trail - https://www.livetrail.net/

Jameson Coffee - Speedgoat Karl's 100 Mile Blend - https://www.jamesoncoffee.com/product/speedgoat-karls-100-mile-blend

Squirrels Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/

Trail Sisters Approval Requirements - https://calendar.trailsisters.net/trail-sisters-approved/

Tailwind Nutrition - https://tailwindnutrition.com/

Gu Energy - https://guenergy.com/

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://www.leki.com/us/trail-running/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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As you'll learn in this episode, Laney & Carrie Baris are sisters with a ton of Running & Crewing experience. Laney ran Hellbender in 2018 and Carrie crewed & paced her. We share as much as we can about crewing for Hellbender. Enjoy!

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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Jake drops a ton of nutrition knowledge in this episode. He spells out what your body needs and how to practice and execute your nutrition/hydration plan for race day!

If you'd like to contact Jake, please email him at edmistonrdn@gmail.com

Thanks again to Hillman Beer for coming on board as a Partner!

PLEASE CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS: www.hillmanbeer.com INSTAGRAM HANDLES: @HILLMANBEEROLDFORT

@HILLMANBEER

Facebook links: https://www.facebook.com/HillmanBeer https://www.facebook.com/Hillman-Beer-Old-Fort-112641643496729 HELLBENDER CONTACTS:

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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In 2018, Matt Vahey was our last finisher in 38 hours & 43 minutes. He shares his experience and what he learned from the course. He's coming back for 2022! 

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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Join in this conversation between our two-time female winner Alyson Kirk, first time Hellbender runner (and current Pitchell Female FKT holder) Tory Grieves, & I as we discuss the ins and outs of running Hellbender. Great tidbits in here that will not only help you prepare for race day, but get you through the race itself!

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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This episode is chock full of tips for training for Hellbender 100! Thank you to our panel of coaches for joining together for this episode!

To reach Coaches Meghan & Rachel, please visit - https://zenithcoaches.com/

To reach Coach Patrick Reagan, please visit - https://patrickreaganrunning.com/

To reach Coach Aaron Saft, please visit - https://www.mrrunningpains.com/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron regarding the race, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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Join me for a look at what it takes to put on this event.

Course Preview Episode was #4.

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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Craig Marshall leads one of our biggest and most important Aid Stations at Hellbender. He gives insight for both volunteers and runners. His knowledge stems from being a running, race directing his own races, and volunteering at so many events. I hope you enjoy his insights.

Rock Hill Striders - https://www.rockhillstriders.org/

MR Runningpains Podcasts on Crew/Aid Stations/Drop Bags:

https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/crewing-special-episode-31/

https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/observations-of-things-that-could-be-improved-from-an-aid-station-captain-episode-84/

https://themrrunningpainspodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-30-drop-bags-what-to-pack-how/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

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In this episode, course creator Brandon Thrower talks with me about the entirety of the course and we make suggestions about how to traverse and tackle this course. Please let us know if you have more questions.

To contact Brandon or learn about his races, please visit:

https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/

To reach the RUN828 Foundation, please visit:

https://www.run828foundation.org/ 

To reach NC Mountain Trail Runners Club, please visit:

https://ncmtr.org/

To reach Aaron, please email:

hellbender100RD@gmail.com

To find out more information about Hellbender, please visit:

https://www.hellbender100.com/

Also, please like our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

And Instagram: @hellbender100miler

Don't forget, registration opens on Nov. 1 at 6am EST on UltraSignUp!!!

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The G5 Trail Collective is an amazing collaboration of a community with a vision. I am proud that Hellbender bases itself in such a community. I hope you'll learn more about them, and if you'd like to learn more, volunteer, or donate financially, please visit https://www.g5trailcollective.org/ & People On the Move Old Fort at https://www.facebook.com/groups/556388191603789/

As for Hellbender, please like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100/ & our Instagram Account - @hellbender100miler 

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In this Episode, we learn of one of the main trail maintaining organizations that help keep the trails for Hellbender runnable! Jake Blood shares the mission and work of the North Carolina High Peaks. A huge thank you to their Association.

Find out more at: https://nchighpeaks.org/

Their mailing address:

NC High Peaks

PO Box 24

Burnsville, NC 28714

Please like their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ncHighPeaks

Hellbender Info:

Website: https://www.hellbender100.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Hellbender100

Instagram - @Hellbender100miler

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Join us in this conversation with Megan Robinson, Tom Sharkey, & Abby Harris as we discuss the origins of Hellbender and how it supports the work of the RUN828 Foundation.

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Learn more about the RUN828 Foundation at www.RUN828foundation.org & subscribe to the newsletter.

Find out more about The Hellbender 100 Mile Race at www.hellbender100.com/

Find out more about NC Mountain Trail Runners at www.ncmtr.org

Find out more about the G5 Trail Collective at www.g5trailcollective.org