All The Things Podcast

In Episode 73 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we are joined in person by Ed West and Jonathan Prosser.

Ed and Jonathan are both the original founders of The Skyline Scramble, Topekas first timed ultra running event and has become an annual staple event for the running community.

Jonathan is also the owner of Rockin Chair Running Company.

In this episode, we dive into the history of the race, challenges putting on a race can have, as well as some highlight moments as this is the 4th annual running of the race.

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We also preview 2 other races that Rocking Chair has in store for this year.

We then dive into some personal questions and conversation about how we each balance and handle burnout with running and training.

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

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Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 72 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down with Sophia Jones. Sophia is a registered dietician in Manhattan, Ks.

We dive into her upbringing, eating disorders, growing up and getting into nutrition and her school. We then talk about her getting into ultra running and helping people with nutrition.

She also just got into High Lonesome!

If you are interested in working with Sophia, she has a private practice.

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2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 71 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we have to co-race director of the Crossroads Marathon in Salina, Ks, Chris Lehecka.

We chat about Chris's running background then dive into the race. Chris and therest of the team works hard to put on a great race and had over 5,000 runners in Salina to run it in 2025. t has grown quickly and has had a great positive impact for the city.

https://www.runsalinacrossroads.com/

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 70 of the Buckleheads podcast, we are in person with Cameron Crocker. Cameron is from Manhattan, Kansas and we chat all about his running journey, weight loss, mental health, and more. He has an incredible story and we encourage listeners to share this podcast who may need inspiration as this episode is full of it.

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

Los Lobos Skyline Scramble Challenge!!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 69 of the Buckleheads Podcast, Devin and Brian sit down and do a recap of the year that was 2025. We go through our races, training, the ups and downs, and some of our favorite guests and memories we've had with recording episodes and lessons we've learned along the way.

We love doing this podcast and we are looking forward to bringing new episodes in 2026!

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

Winterrock 25k and the FlatRock Triple Crown.

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2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 68 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we have a conversation with Kayla Straub.

Kayla is no stranger to swinging for the fences and seeing what happens. We talked with Kayla about how she got started in running, balancing family life and training, setting state records, and more.

Please follow us on social media, like and share this episode.

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See. You Out There.

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 67 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we talk with Devin Nelson and Kevin Praytor. Both just finished the Brazos Bend 100 where they ran the entire races together. We chat about his journey into running, how he met Devin and how Devin gave him the idea of running 100 miles, and a hear a recap of Kevin and Devin recently running the Brazos 100 together.

Brazos Bend 100 is put on by Trail Running Over Texas (TROT).

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In this episode of the Buckleheads Podcast, we chat with Stephen Spinks.

We talk about his running journey that went from his first 50k to a 200 mile race in less than a year. We also talk about being resilient and the challenges he faces as a runner with Hashimoto’s and a gluten allergy.

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10'

NEW RELAY OPTION!

Los Lobos Challenge

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026

Shelter House 14 Access Rd
Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 65 of The Buckleheads Podcast, we talk with Phil Bybee, The Energizer Turtle.

We talk about his running journey and races he has completed, volunteering at races, and big plans he has for giving back to the community and making running accessible to everyone.

2026 KUS Race Calendar

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10' for 10% discount

In episode 64 of the Buckleheads Podcast, it is part 2 of our recap interviews of what was the KUS 6/12/24

One of our goals with this podcast is to highlight all of the cool running events in Kansas and the Midwest and the people who run them.

In this episode we talk with a few runners who just ran the KUS 6/12/24 hour race. We talk to the new race director, Dustin Birdsong, as he will be taking over as race director. Hear about his plans for the future of the race and how he will do what the runners want first and foremost from the race.

We also talk to Audrey Pulley who ran the 12 hour overnight, Ella Ruesser who ran the 12 hour day, as well as Braden Smith, who ran the 6 hour. All with different perspectives for what made for amazing conversations.

This is part 2 of 2.

Comment and share and let us know what you think!

Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

Check out KUS website for the calendar of events for 2026.

https://www.ksultrarunners.org/

The Skyline Scramble

Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026

'BHPOD10' for 10% discount