In episode 9 of Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation, we have a chat with Hector Rodriguez. Hector encourages everyone to tackle life's challenges with ambition and determination, aiming to fill all their buckets.

Hector discusses his journey into the sport, highlighting how his passion extends beyond ultra marathon training. With numerous ultra events and four two-hundred-mile challenges under his belt, we explore the origins of the #Wolfpack, their achievements, and the fulfillment of giving back to the community. Find Hector and the #wolfpack on Instagram @hrod619

In this episode of Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation, our guest is Jen Sommer-Dirks, the owner of Active Fueling Nutrition Coaching. Jen shares her journey of discovering her love for nutrition and explains how she organizes her work with athletes. She delves into the reasons behind common GI issues during ultra-marathons and provides strategies to prevent them. In this segment of the Coaches Corner, we engage the expert. Jen addresses nutrition specific inquiries from our ultrarunning community.

Reach out to Active Fueling for all of your nutrition needs:

https://activefueling.com/

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Mason Boswell is our special guest on Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation. In this episode, he unveils his creative process behind the website UltraCrewHub.com. Mason discusses the inception of the site and how it fulfills a need within the Ultra community. Are you heading to a new town for an ultramarathon without any knowledge of local resources? That's where UltraCrewHub steps in. This platform is designed to assist your team in exploring the area for a fantastic experience. Be sure to visit and follow UltraCrewHub on all platforms for the latest updates! We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Thank you!

Thanks for tuning in for this Bonus episode. Collin Morris and I recently had a sit-down discussion about the coaching process, insights on locating a coach, training ideas, using trekking poles, and everything related to the Leadville 100. We first met at the Leadville 100 in 2021, and we have stayed in touch since. Collin is aiming for another successful finish this year in Leadville and has hired me as his coach.

Simon and I are back to recording this week with some thrilling guests after a short break from uploading. We look forward to your continued support by listening, sharing, and liking on your preferred platforms.
Without delay, here's Collin Morris and me - we hope you enjoy it!

In the fifth episode, we have a conversation with Chad Higgins, known for his channel @SeeChadRun, where he showcases trail views and gear reviews. Our discussion covers Chad's training philosophies as he prepares for his first 100-mile event, how he manages family and work commitments within just 24 hours, and the motivation behind his journey as a "runtuber." We address audience questions in the coaches' corner, and Simon never forgets to inquire about Coach Brian's knees! Your feedback is greatly valued, so please continue sharing it with us! We hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for tuning in!

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!