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The local Huntington, West Virginia, trail running scene is on the rise, and our boys are not only at the tip-top of the trail running scene in their home state and the East Coast but the rest of the country is starting to notice, too. In this episode, we welcome Dan Green, Caleb Bowen, Alex Minor, and Logan Kirby into the studio to talk about the Javelina Jundred race for Dan and Caleb, their 3rd and 8th place finishes in a stacked field, pacing, running in the heat, West Virginia trail races, and some good ole fashioned non-sense. You'll love this edition with our local studs, and if you're on the fence about signing up for the Hurricane Hundred K, prepare to be convinced.

This fall tour of West Virginia's scenic backroads and countryside has become an annual tradition for three of our two-wheeled friends, including MMTA's chief fun officer Brandon Doerner, Captain Aaron Gillispie, and Mike Boyes, a West Virginia mountain bike legend. In this edition, we talk about their latest adventure, the why and how, and whether these self-guided adventures will be lost in future generations. Listen as we continue our Hurricane Hundred K off-season adventure series of our Meeks Mountain Faithful.

We're back for another edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series with four Hurricane Hundred K Veterans and faithful Meeks Mountain Trail users. In this episode, we dig into Gabe McKinney's first 100 milers at Rim to River 100. We dissect the day, talk about expectation vs. reality, crewing for the crew, the importance of community, and get a pacer's perspective on the lessons learned. There's something for everyone to learn and hopefully laugh some, too.

Isaac Wait is an old running sole with a wealth of trail running experience ranging from local races in West Virginia to all over the United States, Europe, and Africa. He excels on the big stage of the big races, but he's modest and unassuming about his accomplishments. In this edition, we break down the BFC and its quirky attributes, making it a remarkable experience that more people should try.

Welcome back, Alex Minor, two-time champion of the Hurricane Hundred K and course record holder on the "OG." Alex digs into the details of his win, chasing his course record, and the significance of having his family at the race. Alex is a fan favorite, and it's easy to see why. With his easygoing nature mixed with a savage competitor, he's made for this.

Listen as we hash out Sawyer's win at the 2024 edition of the Hurricane Hundred K! We talk about her expectations, lessons learned, and staying composed when adversity hits. Sawyer is a joy and will lift your spirits, so tune in to this special edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series.

In this edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile and Education Series, Team Purge and Move On does a takedown on the Tahoe Rim Endurance Run 100 miler. Team members Aaron Blake, Cody Smarr, Jason Asbury, and Ann Marie flip the script and dig into Matt's run as the teams talk pacing, crewing, the trials of a 100 miler, and the resulting lessons. They also try to explain why we run long distances and the meaning behind it all.

The latest edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series welcomes back the father-son duo of Charley and Caleb Bowen and a newcomer to the podcast, long-time runner Bob Luther. In this edition, we dig into the world-famous Western States 100 from a runner, crew, and pacer perspective, what it takes to get to the starting line, and most importantly, what it takes to hit the finish. Get ready for a good time as these gritty and tough runners spill their guts about Western States.

Welcome to the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile and Runner Education Series, Aaron Gillispie! As he's known on the mountain, Captain is a member of the exclusive Meeks Mountain Hundred Build Club and is fresh off a win at the Trans Virginia 565 miler.

Join us as he talks about his experience, what drives him, and how he keeps rolling for 72 hours with just a few hours of sleep. This podcast brings the insight and knowledge of an endurance mountain biker and a very special co-host, the Chief Fun Officer of Meeks Mountain, none other than Brandon Doerner. 

The Hurricane Hundred K welcomes Darrel Dorsey, Jr. to the 2024 edition of the race. Darrel is a 39-year-old husband and father of two, living in Frederick, MD, and working as an accountant by day and running

Darrel is the son of a marine who grew up on a farm. He

In long-distance running, Darrel came out

Darrel has had strong runs at many races and formats, and