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.    Watch this episode on YouTube   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine   Thanks to our episode sponsor HOKA   Follow Callie on Instagram   Learn more about Rising Hearts   Read GU Energy Labs’ announcement about Callie being selected to...

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. Watch this epsiode on YouTube Cover photo: Howie Stern Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

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...

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...

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.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor: Drymax Socks

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...

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown the March issue and recap her trip to the Barkley Marathons. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, The Kauai 50  Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know. Email us at [email protected]

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,...

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown this year’s exciting February UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue, on newsstands now. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor, The Kauai 50  Trueheart Brown episode

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...

Being an UltraRunning Magazine subscriber has its benefits - just ask our next guest Rebecca Joyner. She entered UltraRunning's Western States Endurance Run essay contest and won a free entry into the premiere event. Rebecca joins the show to talk about winning the contest, her winning essay, taking first female at this year’s Yeti 100 (holy moly what a story!), humanity and ultras, her Guinness Book of World Records running achievement and so much more.    Subscribe to UltraRunning...

El Paso’s Carilyn Johnson just completed the 6240 Project where she ran 6,240 miles in 2022. Carilyn joins the show to talk about the project and how it came to be. We also talk about her experience as a four-time USA 24-Hour Team member, advice on running 24-hour events, her passion for the culinary arts and how it relates to her running and so much more.   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thank you to our episode sponsor Ortholite   Watch this episode on YouTube   FOLLOW: ...

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!  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax  

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.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our...

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! Watch the video of this episode on YouTube.

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...

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...

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...

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. Watch...

On August 12, veteran ultrarunner Dean Karnazes was attacked by a coyote while running the Headlands 150-Mile Endurance Run in Northern California. Dean shared an Instagram video following the attack, which has been questioned by several media outlets. He joins URM Podcast to share his first-hand account of the experience, its aftermath, what may have lead to the attack and why trail safety is so important. Stay tuned after the episode for our “What’s the Issue” segment with UR Magazine...

In this episode, we're talking about those pesky little blood-sucking critters, ticks. Dr. Jason Wagner joins us to give a quick download on tick prevention, removal, illnesses, signs and symptoms, and treatment options after your trail run. Dr. Wagner is currently an associate professor and residency program director at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a Lt. Col. in the Missouri Air National Guard where he serves as both a flight surgeon and critical care air transport...

We are proud to welcome UltraRunning Magazine's Western States contest winner Natasha Daniels to the URM podcast. Natasha shares her personal story with us, which was selected from over 100 entries in November. We recorded this interview just a few days before Western States to check in with Natasha and find out about her training and experience leading up to the "Big Dance." Congratulations, Natasha, we are all rooting for you!     Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine   Thanks to our...

Elite ultrarunner and overall endearing human being Tim Tollefson joins us to share details about the new Mammoth Trail Fest, which promises to be an epic, European-style event, and how the idea came to fruition. He also doles out advice about how to run Western States, where he placed fifth last year and will be running  again this year. Tim talks about what he learned about himself, which may pivot how your approach ultras and life, for that matter.   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine ...

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...

In our new feature, Ultra Shorts, we discuss one of the unexpected things we experience while ultra running: poison oak. We're joined by Dr. Jason Wagner as we chat about what you need to know about this nasty plant, including prevention, treatment and myths about poison oak.   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...