Kevin Hadfield, a highly skilled ultra runner, has an impressive list of achievements, including completing Tour Des Geants three times, Run Rabbit Run, High 5 100, Pinhoti 100, Rio Del Lago 100, Coldwater Rumble 100, Javelina 100, securing overall victories at the Grand Mesa 100 and 50-milers, and many more. Recently, Kevin finished the Cocodona 250 and his third Run Rabbit Run race in 2023. He resides with his wife, Liesel, in the Roaring Fork Valley of Western Colorado.

We dive into Simons desire to run at Tor and Kevin shares his adventures from there with us.

We talk about returning from injury as well as our first encounter at an unlikely facility. Kevin helps answer questions in the “Coaches Corner”. Thanks for watching! Enjoy!

Welcome to episode three of the Buckle Up Podcast, An Ultrarunning Conversation. In this episode, our guest is Melissa Perez.

Melissa Perez, a dedicated ultramarathoner hailing from central California, has been participating in ultramarathons since 2019. She has achieved notable finishes at events such as Sean O’Brien 50m, Leonna Divide 100k, Born to Run ultras, and Kodiak 100m. In 2023, Melissa accomplished the Leadville 100 and Moab 240 just 7 weeks apart. Apart from her impressive athletic feats, Melissa is the proud owner of La Direction, where she coaches endurance athletes to reach their aspirations. Additionally, she has established a supportive community called Chingonas on the Run, aimed at empowering female athletes from various backgrounds. Melissa passionately discusses the unique challenges faced by women of diverse backgrounds in the realm of sports.

Additionally, we delve into topics like post-event recovery, the importance of socks and foot care, and address queries from athletes in the Coaches Corner. Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to the second episode of BUCKLE UP: An Ultrarunning Conversation. This week, Simon and I chatted with our friend Mark Bauer. Mark has been an Ultra enthusiast and participant for more than 15 years, completing notable races like Leadville Bike and Run 100's, Tushers 100k, SilverRush 50, and Grand Mesa 50 where he achieved 5th place overall in 2022. Recently, Mark conquered the Tahoe 200 and the Javelina Hundred.

In this episode, we delve into various topics including Black Canyon, the unfortunate passing of Kiptum, a drug test mishap, and address queries in the “Coaches Corner”.

Thanks for listening!

Simon and I kick things off with how we connected in 2021 at Leadville, our 2024 event calendars, UTMB and how we can fix it, Olympic marathon trials, and our hopes for this new platform. Enjoy!