BeRad Podcast

Carson breaks his surfboard, I am training for Madeira Island 85k and in the midst of the chaos, we sit down to hear Carson‘s how-to guide on crewing the ultra-runner in your life. Tune in to hear our five best pieces of advice for crewing, derived from the best and worst of our races.

2025 is here, and we are here for it! On this episode of BeRad the Podcast, we lament our near-bursting septic tank, reveal my 2025 racing schedule, and discuss our goals for this new year.

2024 was a toughy, and a lot of that was due to the pressure my previous sponsor put on me while coming back from injury. Before every race, they would let me know that my contract was at risk, or I would be pressured into racing when I didn't feel ready. In this episode, we talk about how my new partnership with SATISFY and the freedom I feel in this new chapter of professional running.

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BeRad, the podcast is BACK and has a new take. Carson and I got burned out with how we were structuring podcasts and wanted to offer a different take on our lives. One day, I was looking through our numbers. It struck me that the episodes Carson and I recorded together were some of the most listened-to episodes, second only to those we recorded with universal stars like Laird Hamilton and Des Linden. They were some of my favorites to record, too. On this first episode or the 36th, depending on how you look at it, is our 2024 in review, with some fun life updates and in-depth looks at what went wrong and what went right at my races last year.

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Hayden Hawks is a champion ultra runner- winning some of the biggest races in the sport. How does this busy Dad and coach succeed time and time again? Faith. Faith in himself, faith in his family, and faith that whatever happens on race day is meant to be. I loved learning how Hayden will be leaning on his relationship with God and with his faith as he toes the line at the 2024 Western States 100 the Saturday. Tune in for some insight on Hayden Hawks. 

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On a 2017 wintery morning in Boulder, CO, Abby Hall and I proclaimed our dreams to run at the highest level of the sport. While her journey spanned over years of shooting her shot and failing big, Abby never gave up on herself. Now, as a professional trail runner and widely accepted as one of the best in the world, she finds her self working back from injury, she has to flex her strongest muscle more than ever: her self belief. Tune in to hear how Abby’s unwavering self believe has gotten her to the top, how its guided her through the toughest moments, and how it will get her back to her best after a traumatic knee injury. I have seen first hand how resolved she is in her path, and it is inspiring!  

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At the end of 2023, Matt Daniel’s was unexpectedly dropped by his long time shoe sponsor, Nike. With no sponsorship, he was forced to face with the choice: does he keep chasing his running dreams, even without the backing of a sponsor? Spoiler - he does and the 2024 season has been the best of his career so far. Tune into this episode with Matt Daniels to hear how running for himself has coincided with finally running with joy. 

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And get 15% off your order at Momentous by following the link below and using the code BERAD. I have been loving the chocolate recovery protein powder after all my workouts.

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Zach Friedley was born with just one leg. From finding running through a meditative and therapeutic journey, to committing his life to making trail running more accessible to other adaptive athletes, Zach doesn’t say no to what others might deem impossible. We chat about developing prosthetics robust enough to carry Zach through the most rugged mountain races in the world, working with races and brands to make trail, racing  more accessible and why it’s so important to put the spotlight on adaptive athletes. This guy is an inspiration. Tune in to this episode to hear how trail running saved Zach.

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On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat, your host, and Carson, your producer, sit down to discuss Cat’s recent 100k finish at Black Canyons. This was Cat’s first finish since 2022 and the first attempt at racing with her new hip. The duo discuss the difference they both see in Cat’s attitude now that she’s healthy, the training block, and how the race unfolded. Tune in for this insight on Cat’s return to racing, and what it’s going to take to get her back to performing at a high level. 

Thanks so much to our sponsor, deltaG Ketones. Cat has been seeing HUGE results in quality of sleep while take delta G Performance before bed. Cat has been noticing huge improvements in her rate of recovery due to DeltaG Ketones. She even took DeltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!! 

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Let your mind run by Deena Kastor

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On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with Courtney Barnes and Erin Clark, two former NCAA Track and Field stars turned elite trail runners. The trio discuss the pit falls of the collegiate system, how the team aspect of professional track and road running could benefit trail runners, injury recovery and finding balance. Tune into this fun chat for a little peak into the future of trail running. 

Thanks so much to our sponsor, deltaG Ketones. Cat has been seeing HUGE results in quality of sleep while take delta G Performance before bed. Cat has been noticing huge improvements in her rate of recovery due to DeltaG Ketones. She even took DeltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!! 

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On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down in Hilo, Hawaii, with the best white water kayaker of all time, Dane Jackson. Dane, a six-time world champion and sender of 100 ft waterfalls, talks about his relationship with fear and graces us with sound advice for any extreme athlete. Tune in to learn from one of the best athletes of our time and how Cat hopes to apply his zealous approach to sport to her running.

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