Since the age of 14 and running his first marathon, Tim Neckar of Texas has been chasing his running dreams. Tim has always enjoyed challenging himself and finding that next adventure. After the marathon, it seemed natural to explore the ultra running world once he became aware of it thanks to a few running friends during […]

“…it all has to do with yourself…that feeling of accomplishment. Even when hurting you can push through it.” – Shae Vaughan Between going to classes and cheerleading during her college years, Shae Vaughan of Texas was looking for something else to keep busy. She laced up some sneakers, headed out the door and very quickly loved […]

“…I am not out there looking at splits…just out there enjoying nature and running…and having fun with people. That is what it is all about.” – David Newman David Newman of Arkansas was a 20 year golfer that had to change his active life fix due to painful back issues. While driving, he observed someone running and […]

65 year old, Bobby Keogh of New Mexico, has nearly ran the greatest north-south distances of the contiguous United States in his accumulated finish miles at the Rocky Raccoon 100 alone! This year, Bobby completed his 15th Rocky Raccoon 100 and puts himself in a very small group, count it – 2, that have experienced 1500 […]

“I don’t really remember a time when I wasn’t a runner.” – Katie Kramer-Ochoa From growing up and attending college in Iowa, to moving and living in northern Oklahoma, Katie Kramer-Ochoa has always loved to lace them up and head out the door. Katie won the 2014 Oklahoma Dirt Trail Series (FB page) and was first […]

Fellow trail runner, Riley (Jacob) Evans of Texas, was the first person to successfully thru-hike the entire 130 mile NorthEast Texas Trail (NETT) self-supported in 69 hours 15 minutes and 30 seconds! This fascinating and challenging journey began on the morning of February 3rd as good friend, Lynn Ballard (fearless leader of the DamNation aid station […]

Welcome to our Ask Meredith feature on the Endurance Buzz Podcast where Texas-based nutritionist and ultra athlete, Meredith Terranova shares her thoughts on questions you submit on the Ask Meredith page. Let’s get to it! A member of the EB tribe submitted the following question: “What are your thoughts on ultrarunners following the Whole30® plan? Is […]

“If a person can do it, as long as you want to do it, you can do it.” – Thomas Orf Thomas Orf of Texas won the Ultra Men’s division of the 2014 Texas Trail Running Series. Thomas put together three top 100 mile series finishes along with earning the series win at the final race, a […]

Tracie Akerhielm of Texas won the 2014 sub-ultra Women’s division of the Texas Trail Series. She put together seven top series finishes along with an overall win at the Rockledge Rumble 30k. Tracie has always loved sports and being active. A journey that has included cross country, road cycling, roller derby, and now a focus on trail […]

Aaron Ochoa of Oklahoma won the men’s division of the inaugural 2014 Oklahoma Dirt Trail Series (FB Page) which consisted of 11 races around north east Oklahoma. Throughout life we all arrive at various fork-in-the-road moments where one decision will lead you down path X and a different decision will lead you down path Y. In 2008, […]