CUSS Running

Jim Lampman is a lifetime runner and has spent over 2 decades in the trail and ultra scene. Learn about his journey to running 100 100 milers and the secret to his longevity in the sport.

This week's guest on the CUSS Running podcast is Michele Hartwig. Michele is an accomplished trail and ultra runner. She is also the founder of Ornery Mule Racing, an inclusive running company known for their friendly events. Tune in to hear how Michele got into the sport, why she uses inclusive language in her advertising and what's coming up for Ornery Mule.

This week's guest is Phyllis Stanley. Phyllis grew up on a Navajo reservation where running was part of the culture. She carried her relationship with running through her life constantly using it for support. She's gone on to tackle multiple ultra races with distances up to 200 miles. 

Aisha Jordan-Johnson is a badass ultrarunner who has completed distances up to 138 miles. She radiates enthusiasm and a real joy for running. Listen in to hear how she got started and why she listened to Alligator noises in her ultra training. We also dive into the mental aspect of how we view ourselves as runners and what can happen when our views get out of line with reality. 

Mark & Beth Budden have completed multiple journey runs, but more impressively is that they have completed them together. 

Tune in to hear how it took Beth 10 years to go from running a half marathon to running a marathon and why she finds journey runs to be life changing. If you're thinking of doing a journey run, Mark and Beth will give you advice, tips and a little inspiration!

This week's episode features Jason Sikora, accomplished ultra runner and rad dad. We discuss his running motivation over the years, being a good role model for his daughter and his big dreams in the future. 

Libby Jones is the race director for the Active Joe races in Texas. She is at the forefront of shaping policies concerning non-binary and trans athletes. Tune in to hear her running story, how she got into race directing and what she would like to see in the future of the sport. 

Jake is an awesome runner who works hard to carve out space in the road running world for everyone to feel like they belong. We talk about their running journey, their work with the major marathons on their non-binary policies and what they would like to see in the future of the sport. 

Britt is a mom, teacher and a runner. Tune in to hear how she fits it all in and hear us deep dive into the societal bullshit present in major marathons.

Tune in for a slight detour from my usual running talk to hear me and my eldest nephew discuss his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighting and his Vol State experience.