Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

Olivia Affuso is an ultrarunner, scientist and seeker of all things difficult. Scotty talks with Olivia about her desire to try new things, run a 50k in all 50 states and goals as a female master's runner. She discusses her upcoming trip to climb Kilimanjaro, the process of writing her memoir while also being an advocate for women in sports. Photo: Jenny Thorsen

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In the first episode of 2024, Scotty catches up with UltraRunning's Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, to chat about the December/January issue. Race coverage includes the Barkley Fall Classic, Swiss Alps 100, Tahoe Rim Trail and Broken Anvil Backyard. 

They also discuss Amy's interview with Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Ben Gibbard, as well as a few more fun features from this jam-packed issue. 

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In this fartleck of an episode, UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, dishes out some of the ultra goodies to be found in the October / November issue, which celebrates the ultrarunning community. With race coverage of the Warriors UltraRun, High Lonesome 100, Manitou's Revenge and more, Scotty talks with Amy about what makes the ultrarunning community so incredible.

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UltraRunning Magazine Podcast regular Jason Wagner joins the show once again to recap his latest 100-mile race, Cascade Crest. What is usually an episode packed with advice on heat illness prevention or cold weather running, this time Scotty talks with Dr. Wagner about the trials and tribulations during his own 100-mile race. Hear more about this mountainous 100-mile race in Washington state, Dr. Wagner's experience, some banter about high school wrestling  and much more. We enjoyed having Dr. Wagner back on the show and hope you do too.

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Veteran ultrarunner Van Phan returns to the show and talks with Scotty about joining the 100 x 100 club after a win at the Hamster Endurance Runs 32-hour race. They discuss how she got to this incredible  milestone, what keeps her going and how she has stayed healthy over years.

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In July 2023, torrential rainstorms caused catastrophic flooding throughout the state of Vermont, resulting in the cancellation of the Vermont 100. Scotty sat down with Vermont 100 race director, Amy Rusiecki, to find out how volunteers and runners came together and turned a heartbreaking natural disaster into a different kind of endurance event by helping the local community.

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We sat down with 18-year-old Kaylee Frederick just one week after she became the youngest athlete ever to finish Badwater 135, one of ultrarunning’s toughest events. Kaylee joined the show to talk about her experience, lessons learned and the force behind her determination to run challenging races at such a young age. Hailing from Johnstown, PA, Kaylee is sure to inspire runners and non-runners alike. 

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In this new format, First & Last, we talked with two amazing women: Western States 100 first-place woman and female course record holder, Courtney Dauwalter, and the very last finisher, Jennifer St. Amand, who finished with just 21 seconds to spare. This new feature gives listeners insight into how WS100 unfolded for both runners who had two of the most compelling finishes at this year’s event. 

Dauwalter lives in Leadville, Colorado, and is a retired school teacher turned professional ultrarunner. Her running resume is nothing short of staggering with first-place finishes from around the US and abroad, including UTMB, Hardrock, Tahoe 200, Tarawera, Moab 240 and others. This interview was recorded just days before her record-setting performance and win at the Hardrock 100. 

St. Amand is from Dexter, Minnesota, a former social worker and now recruiter for the Minnesota Army National Guard. Jen has ten 100-mile-races under her belt, including seven sub-24 hour finishes with two of those under 19 hours at the Tunnel Hill 100 in Illinois.

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The heat is on! And we’re not just talking about Courtney Dauwalter’s blazing wins at WS100 and Hardrock. Join us as we talk with Dr. Jason Wagner to explore the physiological challenges that runners face in the heat, learn how the body responds and adapts to demanding conditions including, acclimation techniques, hydration strategies and proper nutrition for hot weather running, guiding us toward optimal performance in the most grueling environments. Additionally, we dive into the potential dangers and warning signs that runners must be aware of when pushing their limits in extreme heat. 

Dr. Wagner is currently an associate professor and Residency Program Director at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a Lt Col in MO Air National Guard where he serves as both a Flight Surgeon and Critical Care Air Transport Physician. 

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In this episode, we bring Rebecca Joyner back on the podcast to chat with Scotty about her experience at Western States as well as her DNF. She talks about her battle with the snow on the course along with the amazing volunteers at the world's oldest 100-mile race.

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In this episode we’re joined by ultrarunner extraordinaire, race director and assistant editor of UltraRunning Magazine, Jeffrey Stern. UltraRunning Magazine's newest endeavor happens to be the Tamalpa Headlands 50k and who better to guide us through the details than race director Jeffrey Stern? He sheds a little light on the exhilarating course located in the Marin Headlands in California. Get ready to be inspired, informed and transported to the trails of the Marin Headlands as we unravel the remarkable journey of an athlete, race director and writer who has left an indelible mark on the ultrarunning landscape.

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With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan’s Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race day and working with a running coach. Rebecca shares her strategies for overcoming doubt, embracing discomfort and staying focused on the journey ahead. Her exceptional storytelling prowess captivated the judges of UltraRunning Magazine's essay contest, earning her the well-deserved opportunity to compete alongside the finest runners in the world.

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Callie Vinson and hear about her experience at the Western States 100 Training Camp. Callie joined us for an in-person interview in Foresthill, CA, during the three-day-long running camp in May. 

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UltraRunning Magazine's May/June "Adventure" issue is available now, featuring hydration pack reviews, race reports from the Barkley Marathons and Ted Corbitt 50k, articles about trail running economy and so much more. Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about this jam-packed issue.

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Overtraining syndrome is a condition that haunts many runners, often leading to a frustrating halt in their training or even forcing them to step away from the sport. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding this condition with research affiliate Jill Colangelo. We explore the signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome and why ultrarunners should be talking about it. We also dive into the underlying physiological mechanisms, how to differentiate it from normal fatigue and the impact it can have on both the body and mind and so much more.

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Jill Colangelo is a Research Affiliate, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, University of Bern, Switzerland. Instagram: @jillcolangelopsych Website:  www.jillcolangelo.com

In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you the incredible journey of a married couple, Krista and Guy Alderdice, who recently competed in the Wild Horse 200 that started on April 5 in South Wales, Great Britain.  This grueling 200-mile ultramarathon through the stunning Welsh countryside is not for the faint of heart, but together they took on the challenge and emerged victorious.

You may recognize Krista and Guy from their UltraRunning.com column, Blue Collar Runners, which highlighted the stories of everyday people accomplishing the extraordinary.

Join us as we discuss their preparation, their experience on the course and the lessons they learned along the way. 

Get ready to be inspired by their determination, their perseverance and their love for each other and the sport of ultrarunning.

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UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark joins the show to give us an inside look at the April issue, including our spring shoe review, an in-depth piece on Tim Tollefson, Rocky Raccoon 100 race recap and more. 

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Phoenix Arizona’s Jeremy Ogle, AKA, Arm Solo, isn’t remarkable because he’s a professional athlete with only one arm, or that he survived at motorcycle crash that should have ended his life or because he’s putting on a daily clinic on how to be a single-parent - he’s remarkable because he lives his life with purpose and he smashes obstacles with his spirit. Jeremy joins the show to talk about completing his first ultra at Black Canyon Ultras 60K, competing as a para-athlete, being a single father and so much more! 

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UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown the March issue and recap her trip to the Barkley Marathons.

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Kati Laan joins the show during a previously recorded live broadcast from the San Francisco Running Company (SFRC) in San Anselmo, California, where she competes on the SFRC Running Team. Laan recently nabbed a second place female finish at the HURT 100 in Hawaii.

She joins us to give us a breakdown of that race and a look back at her first female finish at the San Diego 100 last summer. We also talk about her upcoming races at Canyons, where she’s currently signed up for the 100k distance, as well as Cascade Crest 100 this summer. 

Quick note, unfortunately, Kati was dealing with a terrible feedback loop in her headset during the livestream, so kudos to her for enduring the auditory meltdown and sticking with it.

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UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown this year’s exciting February UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue, on newsstands now.

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Are you sick and tired of running in the cold? Yep, we’ve had it. Unfortunately, we still have a couple of months to go, so we're going to strip down to our undies and jump into the ice cold water. We're going to let you know the most important things about running in cold weather and how to stay safe. The smart and irritatingly handsome Dr. Jason Wagner joins the show to give us his expert advice.    Dr. Wagner is currently an associate professor and residency program director at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a Lt Col in MO Air National Guard where he serves as both a flight surgeon and critical care air transport physician.    Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine

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UltraRunning Magazine Editor Amy Clark drops by to spread the holiday cheer with the December/January issue of the magazine, which features an impressive cover image of one of ultrarunnng’s most famous race organizers. Amy also lets us know what's in the new issue and the special gift that's included for our subscribers! 

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Western States 100 race director Craig Thornley joins the show to talk about how the Western States Trail was impacted by the Mosquito Fire, and what it means for one of ultrarunning’s oldest events. The Mosquito Fire, the largest wildfire in California so far this year, burned nearly 77,000 acres, destroyed 78 structures and impacted nearly 16 miles of the Western States course. Stay tuned to learn how you can help the trail recover. 

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UltraRunning editor Amy Clark drops in to give us the inside scoop on the November issue. The issue features ultrarunning history, headlamp reviews, race reports on the Waldo 100K, Angeles Crest 100 and so much more.

Amy also shares her experience running the Javelina Jundred 100k in October. Subscribe today and enter to win a spot in the 2023 Western States Endurance Run!

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Riley Brady has been dominating courses left and right, having podiumed nine of their last ten ultramarathons. Brady, who just scored a Golden Ticket to compete at the 2023 Western States 100, joins the show to share how their race unfolded at Javelina Jundred.

If you’ve been following the story, you know that their finish was overshadowed by some confusion. Riley shares their experience as a non-binary athlete, their perspective of the JJ finish, life growing up non-binary, the excitement of running WS100 and so much more.

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Losing 200 pounds is no easy feat and neither is finishing the Moab 240. Arizona resident Callie Vinson can now claim both of those titles as her epic journey unfolds before the universe. Callie joins host Scotty Sandow to discuss her weight-loss journey, which began when she weighed 377 pounds while living in Chicago, transitioning to ultras, running Moab 240, connecting with her own heritage, Strava art and so much more. This episode contains brief descriptions of domestic violence and abuse. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ if you or someone you know is at risk.

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An ultrarunning evolution is happening around the country as race directors work to get more women to the start line. Case in point, officials of the High Lonesome 100, which takes place in Colorado's breathtaking Sawatch Range, introduced a lottery system to level the gender playing field, new rules for transgender and nonbinary entrants, and deferment for new parents. At the center of this policy change is the dynamic duo of Kelsey Banaszynski and Caleb Efta, a married couple who is working to do good in the ultrarunning world. Kelsey and Caleb join the show to talk about gender equality, new race policies, how those policies were implemented and what the response has been.

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Mario Mendoza enters the UR Podcast inner sanctum just days ahead UTMB’s CCC. Mario is a four-time USATF Trail Runner of the Year, two-time former treadmill World Record holder and he recently took first place overall at the Lake Sonoma 50 in 2021. Recently, he became a triple crown winner at this year’s Broken Arrow Skyrace. What’s more impressive is how Mario has parlayed his success into giving back to the community and makes the world a better place to live, work, play and run.

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Pete Kostelnick joins the UR inner sanctum to talk about his next adventure: running 50 miles in all 50 states in 50 days. Pete’s no stranger to monumental endurance feats - he’s the current World Record holder for the fastest coast-to-coast crossing of the United States by foot. He ran from San Francisco to New York City in 42 days, 6 hours and 30 minutes. He is also a two-time Badwater 135 champion and is the fifth-fastest North American of all-time at the 24-hour event, covering 163.5 miles (an average pace of 8:48 per mile). Not to be outdone, he also ran from Alaska to Key West, Florida self-supported. Pete also gives us a sneak peek at his epic quest later this year. Stay tuned after Pete's interview for our "What’s the Issue" segment with UltraRunning Magazine editor, Amy Clark. 

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In this episode, we are joined by 20-year-old Zach Bates, who just finished Canyons 100k and happens to be on the Autism spectrum. Back in May 2021, Zach told his parents that he wanted to run 100 miles. Having zero ultra experience and only six months to prepare, Zach accomplished his goal and created something very special in the process. Zach is joined by his mom, Rana, to share their incredible story. 

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We are delighted to welcome Keely Henninger into the inner sanctum of the UR Magazine Podcast as she shares her mission to pursue her highest potential while helping others reach theirs, too. Keely has her focus set on Western States in June, where she’s looking to best last year’s performance which landed her among the top 20 finishers. Join us as we talk about her training, work on the Trail Society Podcast, women in running and much more. Keely lives in Portland, OR, and is sponsored by Altra, Nathan Hydration and GU Energy Labs.    Editor's note: Keely took home the win at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k prior to the release of this episode. Congrats Keely!   Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this podcast on the UR Magazine YouTube channel.

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Flagstaff’s Trueheart Brown joins the URM podcast to talk about his first win at a stacked Black Canyon 100K in Arizona, nabbing a Golden Ticket to Western States. True talks to Scotty about his race-day experience (only his fourth ultra) and his approach to WS100, which will be his first 100-miler. True also shares his experience working on a hot shot crew and how it has prepared him for ultras. True is a fire management officer with the Flagstaff Ranger District in the Cononino National Forest. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with his  wife and two children.

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It's Valentine’s Day and in the season of red roses and mad dashes to the local drug store for "heart-shaped anything," we put together a collection of interviews featuring three different ultrarunning couples. These endearing endurance athletes share stories about how they met and bonded over ultrarunning.

URM editor Amy “Gangsta of Prose” Clark also joins the program to share details about this month’s very special UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue. And don’t forget, a URM subscription is an excellent Valentine’s Day gift for the ultrarunner in your life.

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 Ultrarunning legend Pam Smith kicks off Season 3 of the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast just one day after learning that she’ll be burning it up, literally, at Badwater later this year. Pam shares her thoughts about running through the desert, setting four American age group records at the 2021 Desert Solstice Track Invitational, competing for Team USA and much more, including the unsexy side of ultrarunning. Pam is retired and lives in Salem, OR, with her husband and two teenagers.  Photo: Howie Stern

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In this episode we are joined by Western States Endurance Run Race Director, Craig Thornley, for his candid take on some of this year’s tragic ultra events. Craig offers an honest perspective on mountain ultra safety and the roles and responsibilities of race organizers and runners. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for more information about your chance to win an entry into the 2022 Western States Endurance Run.

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In 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.

Darcy 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.

We are serious about ultrarunning, but we’re more serious about mental wellness. Contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness Administration for confidential and free information for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders. Contact SAMHSA at 800-662-HELP. If working with Darcy through her private practice piques your interest, you can contact her directly at303-718-1117 or email  darcypq@gmail.com.

Learn more about Darcy, here, http://darcypiceu.net/ 

Hal 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.

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Part of Timmy Olson's run has been an effort to raise donations for Return to Zero: H.O.P.E., a nonprofit that supports families coping with miscarriages and the loss of infants. Learn more and donate at https://rtzhope.org/.

Hal Koerner: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halkoerner/  Rogue Valley Runners: https://roguevalleyrunners.com/  Jimmy Dean Freeman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjimmydean/  Coyote Running: http://www.coyoterunning.com 

Sean 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.

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Ryan 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  at UTMB. In the spirit of Pride Month, we'd like to share a great organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, Brave Trails. Brave Trails offers accredited summer camps, family camps, mentorship programs, meet-up groups and year-round leadership programing. The programs focus on helping LGBTQ+ youth find what they need most to thrive. Learn more at bravetrails.org. Ryan's Coaching Website

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Dean Karnazes is a legend in the sport of ultrarunning, UltraRunning Magazine columnist and author of the national bestseller, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner. His latest book, A Runner's High, is a memoir detailing Dean's experiences as an ultrarunner, his family life and training  for the Western States Endurance Run in 2018.

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Cory 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.

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Marshall 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 originally included both Ulrich and Macy until Macy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018.

Scotty talks to Ulrich about his recent Death Valley crossing to Mount Whitney ascent to the 14,508-foot summit which raised over $14,508 for the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of Mark Macy. They also discuss how Ulrich and Macy’s friendship formed around adventure racing in the early 90s, as well as Macy’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his resilience while battling the disease over the past three years.

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World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji

Ultrarunner 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's the Issue?" segment. Hear about all the exciting stories, race reports and more in the April 2021 issue.

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From Bigfoot 200: Duane's Strava segment 

Have 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.

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Beverley 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 ultrarunner in her 50s with over 180 ultra finishes under her belt, Bev has taken on some of the most difficult races in North America. She offers up advice for aging runners and how to take care of your body while training for long distances.

Also, Scotty discusses the March issue of UltraRunning Magazine with editor Amy Clark.

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"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 finishers at the Western States finish line in Auburn, he also maintains a prominent voice in the magazine. We spoke with John about his ultrarunning career, the history of the magazine, as well as his piece, "Four Decades of Ultrarunning" in the 40th anniversary special issue coming out in February.

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Jeff 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 in the December 2020/January 2021 issue of UltraRunning.

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UR 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.

Tracy 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.

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John 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 of ultrarunning back in the 90s.

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In 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 episode was recorded prior to some late summer and fall race cancellations.

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Rio Del Lago 100

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Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes