In her first attempt at the legendary Leadville 100, McKendree Hickory played the ultimate long game—staying patient, moving steadily through the field, and finally taking the women’s lead around mile 84. From there, she held on to win in 19:39:12 and finish 10th overall.

It’s an especially impressive addition to a résumé that already includes a record-breaking win at the 2024 High Lonesome 100.

In this episode, we catch up with McKendree to talk about her Leadville debut, the strategy behind such a patient race, what was happening during those final 16 miles, and what it feels like to win such an iconic race.

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In this episode, AnnMarie Kirkpatrick chats with Matt Schuster, co-founder of ADDRA Labs, about how athletes can get more out of their training through smarter nutrition, protein, and recovery.

Matt brings a unique perspective as both an endurance athlete and someone who has spent years digging into the science behind protein and performance. We talk about how much protein athletes actually need, why protein quality matters, when timing makes a difference, and some of the common nutrition mistakes that can hold athletes back.

We also get into Matt’s own journey, from a career in advertising to becoming a husband, father, triathlete, and entrepreneur.

In this episode:

• How much protein athletes really need
• Protein quality and timing
• Nutrition and recovery for endurance athletes
• Common fueling mistakes
• What the latest protein science tells us
• Matt’s journey from advertising to endurance sports and entrepreneurship

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This week on Conversation Pace, Courtney Bouchet sits down with teammates Cal Guest, Liv Taber, and Taylor Bacon to chat about their races at the Never Summer 60k and 100k at the end of July. FRE had a great weekend of racing, with Cal placing second in the 60k in 5:55, running under the previous course record and becoming only the second person ever to break 6 hours on the course. In the 100k, Liv took the win in 13:18 (just 8 minutes off of the course record!!), and Taylor rounded out the podium with 3rd in 14:37.

We were thrilled to chat with Mike Morgan this week, longtime athlete with Hanson’s Brooks Distance Project, from 2005-2020. He was a three-time Team USA competitor, three-time qualifier for the Olympic Trials in the marathon, and holds PR's of 1:04 in the half and 2:14 in the marathon.

From racing on the world stage and qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials to coaching and mentoring runners today, he shares the experiences that shaped his career and the lessons that still hold true.

We talk about how training has evolved, what has changed for professional runners, what hasn't, and why some of the fundamentals of distance running remain timeless. Along the way, he shares stories from his racing days, reflects on memorable moments in his career, and offers advice for runners of all levels.

Enjoy!

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Fresh off an impressive performance at the B.A.A. 10K, Rachael Rudel joins us for a conversation about racing and the journey that's shaped her as an athlete.

In this special co-release with I'll Have Another with Lindsay Hein, Rachael recaps her race in Boston, shares what was going through her mind on race day, and reflects on the years of consistent work that have led to this moment. We also dive into the highs and lows of professional running, the importance of training partners and community, and why she continues to find joy in the process, regardless of the outcome.

Whether you're chasing your own goals, training for your next race, or simply love hearing the stories behind elite performances, we hope you enjoy this chat.

Thanks to Lindsay Hein and the I'll Have Another team for collaborating on this episode!

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Earlier this month, FRE teammates Taylor Bacon and Courtney Bouchet took on the Sinks Canyon Trail Races in Lander, WY, and walked away with wins in the 50k and 18k, respectively. Today on the pod, Taylor and Courtney recap their races, chat about race strategy, and discuss returning to racing after an injury (and gush over all the wildflowers on the course!!).

In this episode we sit down with Liv Taber, one of the newest Olympic Trials qualifiers on the marathon scene. Just a few years ago, she completed her debut marathon in over four hours. Fast forward to today, and she has punched her ticket to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a breakthrough performance at the Boston Marathon.

We talk about her journey into running, the key lessons she's learned through her rapid progression, and the training and mindset changes that helped fuel her success. She shares what it's been like to improve so quickly, how she's navigated the ups and downs of the sport, and what goals she's chasing next.

We hope this conversation offers valuable insights on patience, consistency, and what's possible when you commit to the process.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about growth, perseverance, and the road to the Olympic Trials.

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Bonus episode! This week we sit down with Rachael Rudel to recap an incredible spring racing season, highlighted by her podium finish in the professional race at Bolder Boulder, where she ran the fastest time ever by an American woman in the event's history.

Before Bolder Boulder, Rachael finished runner-up at the prestigious Bloomsday 12K and set a new course record at Fort Collins' own Horsetooth Half Marathon, a challenging race known for its gnarly hills and deep competition.

In this conversation, we dive into the training, mindset, and key changes that have helped fuel her recent success, along with a behind-the-scenes look at some of her biggest performances to date.

We hope you enjoy this bonus chat with Rachael Rudel!

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Get to know Jacob Hatcher, a Tennessee native who discovered his love for running through cross country and track in high school after hanging up the basket shoes. He went on to compete at Lee University. where he became an NCAA DII All-American. He has run personal bests of 4:04 for the mile, 3:44 for 1500m, and 64:54 for the half marathon, winning his debut at the Tucson Half Marathon.
We talk about his move to Fort Collins with his wife Marie, his
favorite workouts and racing distances, the running community that keeps him motivated, and some of the moments that have shaped his journey in the sport.

Enjoy this chat with Jacob Hatcher!

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On today's episode of Conversation Pace with FRE we are getting to know Carson Hume.

Carson is originally from Lakewood, CO and moved to Fort Collins in 2014 to compete for Colorado State University . While at CSU he ran personal bests of 13:58 for and 29:23 for 5k and 10k and was a scoring member on two top 10 team finishes at the NCAA Cross Country Championships.
After a year away from serious running Carson decided to run a solo marathon in 2020 which re-lit the spark for training and racing. Since then he has competed in road, trail and cross country races, highlighted by a 3rd place finish at the 2023 Boulderthon Half Marathon and a 5th place finish in 1:08:51 at the 2024 Horsetooth Half Marathon.
In 2025 Carson underwent double Haglund’s surgery to fix some long persisting Achilles problems and is looking forward to training and racing pain free in 2026.

We hope you enjoy getting to know Carson more!

IG: @running.on.humes