'In the quiet of Tallahassee, where legends are spun,

Ron Blanton's story, forever to run.

Through winding trails and a Canyon’s embrace,

A ballad for Ron, in the runner's chase.

Ron Blanton, a name in the wind,

Cloudland Canyon, where his dreams begin.

Second place echoes, in the Georgia clay,

A ballad for Ron, who runs his own way.'

Kyle Kraeft is an amazing member of the ultra running community in Tallahassee Fl. Ron (Kyle) and Sean talk all about his 2nd place finish at Cloudland Canyon 50mile trail race, nutrition, training, and the local trail community he's help grow in his home town. 

Check out the Tallahassee Trail runners 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/846833826423978/

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What's up Runbum family!
We have a short solosode from your boy, Scottapants.
He had what you would call an "unsuccessful" race at Tunnel Hill 100, but we think he really nailed the logistics of crewing himself.
Today so many runners feel that the need a crew to succeed in an ultra, but he's here to give you som tips on how to make your race as successful and streamlined as possible.
He does show some spreadsheets and footage, so the video version on your YouTube channel will be a great resource as well.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsume0yGiZNnuIEKt4pWSjg
Thanks for the support and we'll see you out on the trails!

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We're back from our summer siesta. We've been working hard prepping for the upcoming race season and we're stoked to be here.
You may have noticed that we've renamed the podcast simply to the Runbum Podcast. Our motto is still 'Bend, don't break' but we wanted to streamline the name to fully encompass our race company RunBum Races.

This past weekend, 11/18/23, we had our Wild Florida 50k trail race. A favorite race of Runbums, so much so that we worked extra hard to cover him while he raced the 50k!
Wild Florida is extra special, because we get to collaborate with the Florida Trail Association. It's so great to work with them, as the Florida Trail holds a special place in our hearts.

Listen along as the gang talks all about the race, the future of the race series, and Runbum's personal experience out on the tail.

Thanks for listening and remember, Bend Don't Break.

Check out the Florida Trail Association and become a member today!
https://floridatrail.org/

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We here at RunBum are excited to be releasing a FREE 50k training program. Thats right; free. We don't want your email, likes, follows, or mother's maiden name. We just want you to become a stronger, faster, and smarter runner. In the excitement of finalizing the training plan, which you will eventually find on our website, runbumtours.com, we decided to release a few videos talking about training for a race. 
Our experience isn't driven by online coaching certificates and lectures; it's found in the hours upon hours of training and race experience here at Runbum. If you have the means, we STRONGLY encourage you to hire your own coach (check out some of our previous episodes) but we also know that most people can't.  That's why we're here to help. 
Ultra and trail running to us is a community well beyond the start and finish line of any race. Join us here on the podcast, on our social media, out on the trails for one of our group runs, and at the next race. 

Thanks for listening and remember, Bend Don't Break. 

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Paul Tilley decided he wanted a trail of his own. 
He bought property, near Galax, Virginia,  with the intention of building his own epic trail. Fast forward, and we have Froggy Mountain Adventures. 
A few years later, and lots of sweat hours, he has turned his property into the site of arguably the most vert in a 100 mile race. Each lap is just over 1 mile with 500' up, and 500' down. Do the math. 
When we think of ultra and trail running, Paul Tilley is the poster boy. He hosts group runs almost every day of the week. He's recently started building out camping, glamping and overlanding sites on the Froggy Mountain Property. Check out this latest conversation, and see if you have what it takes to tackle the Froggy Mountain 100mile race. 

Thanks for listening and remember, Bend Don't Break. 

Check out Froggy Mountain and everything Paul is up to at
https://www.instagram.com/beerbellyrunning/

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This is an episode that has been in the making since February. Runbum interviewed Ivi Stangle of RunFluent and we've been anxiously awaiting to interview her partner in RunFluent, and life, Chris Stangle. We finally got a chance to talk to Chris a few weeks ago about his coaching, and also 1st place finish at a true FloridaMan race, the Octopus Ultra. A gnarly 100mile in the middle of Florida summer makes this race an epic adventure, even for the seasoned runners.
RunFluent is one of few coaching companies that we like to recommend when it comes to coaching and nutrition. They not only build your training plan to make you a better runner, they provide an amazing community and support system for runners across the state, and country.

Thanks for listening and remember, Bend Don't Break.

Check them out at
http://dontjustrun.com/
https://www.instagram.com/runfluent_fulwise/


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We here at RunBum Studios have started a new series called "Running Beta." These will be quick episodes with training, gear, and nutrition tips.
On todays episode, RunBum talks about something thats sort of taboo in the running world: trekking poles. We think they are a great addition to your long races and training days. Running with poles can drastically help your speed and efficiency at climbing those steep climbs, and also help with those last miles in a long, long race.
If you're just listening to this running beta podcast, you might want to check out the video version on our YouTube channel as well!
https://www.youtube.com/@runbumraces

Thanks for listening and remember, Bend Don't Break.

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Today the Runbum talks with Janice Anderson. 
Janice is the epitome of inspiration to switch from the track to the trail. 
Janice was a fast track athlete from a young age; running her first marathon in the 8th grade at the rocket city marathon! She progressed to running fast 100k road races on the USATF team, setting multiple records and wins. She quickly progressed to one of the best ultra distance runners in the Southeast.
She was the first woman to break 17 hours in a 100mile trail race. Held multiple course records, and was a 5 time member of the 100k National Team. 
With her work at USATF and the Atlanta Track Club, she founded GUTS, Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society, which has been running strong since 2004. 

This episode is packed full of inspiration, training advice, and stories of the progression of ultra running. Sit back with a cup of Tailwind, and your favorite gel, and enjoy!

GUTS
Founded in 2004, Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society (GUTS) is a non-profit, all-volunteer, club of fun and adventure loving runners whose mission is to encourage and promote trail and long distance running. GUTS holds races of various distances through out Georgia. We also have a weekly group run, a longer distance bi-monthly run and the eagerly anticipated GUTS End of Year (EOY) party, er, meeting! It’s easy, it’s inexpensive, and it’s worth it.
https://www.getguts.com

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Brad Park is family to the RunBum community.
He's been the host of the Ten10 Running club for over 7 years.
He is an ultra runner, but more importantly an ultra supporter.
When he's not running races, he's always volunteering as aid station captain, trail maintainer, and runner support and crew.
If you want to get into the trail running community, Brad is your mentor, and friend.
Ten10 run club was where Sean and Scott (our producer and media coordinator) first met. I know, how cute.
We here at the podcast are huge advocates of getting people into the ultra and trail community, and without people like Brad, we'd be a lost cause.

Check out the Ten10 run club
https://www.instagram.com/ten10runclub/
https://www.facebook.com/ten10runclub/

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Lovelyn Findley is a remarkable individual who has made significant strides in the trail running community of Central Florida. As the leader of the O-town Blazers trail running group, Lovelyn has played a pivotal role in inspiring and motivating runners of all levels to explore the beautiful trails of the region.

Every Saturday, rain or shine, Lovelyn leads the O-town Blazers on exhilarating trail running adventures, primarily along the renowned Florida Trail. Her passion for the sport is infectious, as she encourages her fellow runners to push their boundaries and discover the hidden wonders of nature.

Lovelyn's own journey in trail running is quite impressive. While she may be relatively new to the world of trail running, she has quickly established herself as an ultra-distance runner. She fearlessly tackles challenging terrains and long distances, continuously striving to conquer her personal bests.

In addition to her dedication to trail running, Lovelyn is a loving mother to two boys. Balancing her responsibilities as a parent with her passion for running is a testament to her resilience and determination. She is an inspiration not only to her children but also to the entire O-town Blazers community, demonstrating that it is possible to pursue personal goals while nurturing a fulfilling family life.

Check out the O-Town Blazers community page for group runs!
https://www.instagram.com/otown_blazers/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/437626567487383/

Florida hikes
https://floridahikes.com/

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