DNF Diaries

By Tara Dower and Arlee Hiskey

Every other week we bring you a wonderfully entertaining, low stakes, Absolutely no shame story of a DNF in the ultramarathon, sub ultra, FKT, or thru hike world.... more

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How many episodes does DNF Diaries have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

DNF Diaries episodes:

October 21, 2025 Lanier is cold as hell at Hellgate 100k+++++
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
45min
October 08, 2025 The Mammoth 200 MELTDOWN - Tara's misadventure into her 2nd DNF this year
At this point it feels like I'm just getting some juicy content for the pod.
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
56min
September 25, 2025 Adam's Unraveling at the 25' Umstead 100
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
57min
September 09, 2025 Virginia Blues with Pink Feathers
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
1h
August 04, 2025 Into the second night! Arlee's VT FKT DNFFF
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
1h 2min
July 22, 2025 9 Seconds Short of GLORY at Barkley Fall Classic - Kristi's DNF at BFC BABBYYYY
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
55min
July 09, 2025 Flu Game - Tara's epic WSER DNF
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
1h 2min
June 10, 2025 Bikepacking DNF - Haley's close call w/ Semis, deadly cliffs, and the worst of all of that .. judgmental people
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
56min
May 21, 2025 No Margin for Error - Julian and Mylon's Harrowing Backcountry DNF (and almost death)
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected]. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
53min
May 06, 2025 Runners Brain DNF - Simon's Stokely Story
Simon emailed back and said it was cool if he wasn't anonymous!! so close!!
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!
If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - [email protected] or fill out this Google form (https://forms.gle/tsmc881iQTz1bx5E8) . The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.
Follow us on Socials!!!
DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/
Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/
Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en
...more
1h 5min

FAQs about DNF Diaries:

How many episodes does DNF Diaries have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

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