In the aftermath of the George Floyd/BLM Protests in LA to the subsequent destruction of our family's store since 1984, I offer some brief albeit stream of consciousness thoughts. But mainly gratitude for all the generous support you've shown me and my family. Thank you.  GoFundMe Link: https://bit.ly/2BgExPA

Excited to have on Brogan Graham today (14:55) one of the co-founders of the fitness movement that is the November Project. We talk about a lot including our budding bromance, how the fitness movement went global, Boston Marathon bombings, adjusting life and community in wake of this global pandemic. What a fun chat! I also brought on my good friend Elan Lieber (3:52) to talk about the GoFundMe he established for his former employees at Yali's (100% proceeds will go to them).  + The Billy...

Coach, Speaker, Ultrastud and good friend Jimmy Dean Freeman (20:30) finally joins me on the pod to discuss how he's coping with the pandemic, how to maintain positive thinking, some 100-mile war stories...and that time he was instrumental in me going on a dating show? Also, we have Western States Race Director Craig Thornley (6:39) preceding the conversation to talk about the recent cancellation for just the second time in the race's history.  + From Squaw to Auburn: https://bit.ly/3azIziW ...

Past guest Justin Grunewald put on his doctor hat for an update on Covid-19 and its affect on the medical front (7:06). Then a long form conversation with Ultrarunner Podcast host Eric Schranz (22:47) to do a deep dive on ultrarunning, Western States, elite women's influence on the younger generation...and much more! + Gunhild's WS Finish: https://bit.ly/2J8OtLG + Ladia/Sunny at Broken Arrow: https://bit.ly/2J9iU4q + Rainn Wilson + Billie Eilish: https://bit.ly/2JjyYRv  ______ ...

First a conversation with Italy resident Christine Godfrey (6:14) for a report of the country. Then a conversation with elite runner Corrine Malcolm (23:36) about her article posted on iRunFar about Covid-19. And finally, my chat with Pioneer Spirit 50-Mile champion Tim Tollefson (47:19) about his win and mindset.  + Corrine's iRunFar Covid-19 article: https://bit.ly/33nFUpR Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

In lieu of the global news events in the last 24 hours surrounding the Covid-19 aka the Coronavirus, we invited Coach Jason Koop alongside Mario Fraioli for our weekly show to talk about the virus and the impact it's having on running and sporting events around the world. The Weekly Rundown is typically a Patreon exclusive podcast for the supporters of Mario Fraioli and myself.   Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

The Weekly Rundown is a Patreon exclusive podcast for our supporters and on our latest episode, Mario Fraioli and I break down the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials field - both the men and women, who the favorites/darkhorses are and our - really *my* - picks to make the top-3 Americans to punch their tickets to the Toyko Olympics.  Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

From Hawaii, I sat down with Justin Grunewald and Amanda Basham for a long form conversation about life, love and hope. We get into many topics both big and small, in particular what life has been like after the passing of his wife Gabe Grunewald, both of their FKT runs on the Kalalau Trail and much more.  Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

My thoughts on the sudden passing of a great LA sports icon & hero in Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter, Gianna Bryant.  Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

First show of 2020! I launch into a state of the show and plans for the first part of the New Year before I bring on ultrarunners Mario Mendoza and Courtney Dauwalter via phone. We chat about Mario's recent 50K treadmill record effort. And then we check in on 2019 Ultrarunner of the Year Courtney Dauwalter to reflect on the past year and what she's looking forward to in 2020. Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

The Weekly Rundown is typically a Patreon exclusive podcast for your our supporters and on our latest episode, Mario Fraioli and I recap performances of the year from 2019, what we learned from our brief social media detox, Jim Walmsley's incredible past few weeks of training, our plans for 2020 and much more! Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Had the honor of speaking with genocide survivor Gilbert Tuhabonye as he recounts his story of growing up in Burundi, Africa during tribal warfare between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. We also touch upon his recovery, running and much more. :: Podcast Video https://youtu.be/uu39mpEMAqM :: Gilbert's TEDx talk https://youtu.be/kie6ArWL8Ug :: "This Truth in my Heart" https://amzn.to/36iT7jN   Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

We're back! And this time, we chat once again with YOU on my second ever "call out" show. I catch you guys up on what's been going on the past few weeks, juggling personal content vs work content and much more. :: Podcast Video https://youtu.be/xFjg_JfIPNQ :: Live Podcast w/ Gilbert Tuhabonye https://bit.ly/2DGezmJ :: Strava: Becoming a Marathoner https://youtu.be/xbaJY15Wodo Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

What's it like to run 200+ miles while climbing over 80,000 feet in the mountains of Italy? We find out as I sat down with ultra running coach and endurance athlete Jason Koop for an in depth conversation about Tor de Geants in Italy. We also talk doping and Alberto Salazar/Nike Oregon Project and much much more. :: Our Video Conversation https://youtu.be/pQbYC1lfwHw Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Lucy Bartholomew is a 23-year old ultrarunning phenom out of Australia who started her journey when she was just 16-years of age. In our conversation we talk about her rise in the ranks of ultramarathons, her wanderlust spirit...and much more! :: Our Video Conversation https://bit.ly/2mnuNf8 :: Man Punches Kangaroo https://bit.ly/2g2RD7H :: Lucy and the Western States 100 https://bit.ly/2mntxIT Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

"The Weekly Rundown" is typically a Patreon only podcast for supporters, but on the heels of one of the biggest ultra race that is UTMB, my co-host Mario Fraioli and I brought on Jason Koop to dissect what went right and wrong in the race for US competitors, both on the men and women's side, the very impressive live media coverage and much more.  Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

"The Weekly Rundown" is typically a Patreon only podcast for supporters, but being that we are on the eve of one of the biggest ultra race that is UTMB, we brought on two very special guests in Corrine Malcolm and Dylan Bowman to break down the elite field, both on the men and women's side. Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Rich Roll is the host of the popular "The Rich Roll Podcast", the bestselling author of his personal memoir "Finding Ultra", a plant-based wellness advocate/athlete and much more. Today we discuss his amazing journey. :: Tickets for the Sept. 27th Live Event https://bit.ly/2KxMClk :: RRP w/ David Goggins https://youtu.be/bIacYjZHcs4 :: RRP w/ Kilian Jornet https://youtu.be/W3fc5QOWexc Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Today, we welcome Justin Grunewald as we share an important conversation about life, loss and love as the husband of the late and great Gabe Grunewald.  :: Brave Like Gabe https://bravelikegabe.org/ :: Hope: The Gabe Grunewald Story https://youtu.be/7YGH-uDYC4Y :: The National's dedication to Gabe https://youtu.be/F0YAjgI-JB4 :: Stuart Scott at the ESPYs https://youtu.be/4TdF07xO-eo Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

A conversation with 2 elite athletes (Jim Walmsley, Brittany Peterson) and 2 age groupers (Mac McIntosh, Michael Chamoun) recapping their days at the 2019 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.  Jim Walmsley 14:09:28 (Course Record) Brittany Peterson 17:34:29 (2nd Place Female) Mac McIntosh 25:49:57 Michael Chamoun 23:54:35 Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYang Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

The story of 2018 Western States 100 featuring athletes Courtney Dauwalter, Corrine Malcolm and Meghan Laws. Follow their stories throughout the day as they face one of the deepest fields ever assembled on one of the most legendary and iconic ultramarathons in the world. Additional Contributors: Magdalena Boulet, Dylan Bowman, John Trent, John Medinger Camera/Mic Assistant: Adam Mahboubi Music By: Rob Riccardo

Such a pleasure sitting down with Western States President and ultra legends "Tropical" John Medinger and his wife Lisa Henson. A fixture on the American ultrarunning scene since the 80s and 90s, the former Lake Sonoma 50 race directors reflect on ultrarunning past, present and future and what life holds after retirement. Listen in! Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Excited to bring on US/World Mountain Running champ and food aficionado Joe Gray to chat all about his sport, future involvement in ultra running, how he discovered the sport of distance and mountain running and much, much more! :: Joe Gray Mt Washington https://youtu.be/kPNQ27tdRQ8 :: Colorado Window Seat https://youtu.be/zkCdwROWBkk :: Defiant Ones (Trailer) https://youtu.be/wP7b8xaWmG0 Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

On an adventure trip to the Grand Canyon, I had the privilege of sitting down with noted hunter/ultrarunner Cameron Hanes and elite ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter for a conversation! :: Lift/Run/Shoot https://youtu.be/vv-yqq2pwOo :: Who We Are https://youtu.be/fL3gCr2Jr0U :: Alex Honnold https://youtu.be/R7qSiEKntQA :: The Tribute https://youtu.be/W09-ShZzuh4 Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast 

Today we welcome young rising ultrarunners and recent newlyweds Ellie and Tyler Fox on to the show. If you are unfamiliar with them, a few months ago they decided to eschew a conventional life in favor of life on the road living out of their van and their two pets.      Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast