Wesley Hunt Of Arkansas loves the goal race, the commitment, the disciplined training cycle, and the opportunity to bring it all together on race day and “give it your best shot.”  Wesley may also now love 40 mile training runs…on the treadmill, after his recent win and third fastest time in race history at the Arkansas […]

“You got to start. Just get out there and do whatever you can do. Take that first step.”  – Gia Madole Two years ago, Gia Madole of Oklahoma along with a few friends decided to participate in a Warrior Dash event. This 5km-ish length run plus obstacles, required a bit of focused run training and is the spark […]

“If you really want it, you just have to go for it.” – Rachel Adamson In 2010 Rachel Adamson of Texas was inactive and 272 pounds. After an emotional conversation with her son, she was determined to make a change in her lifestyle. After a short period of taking weight loss pills suggested by her doctor, Rachel […]

“Maybe you should try track instead of basketball.” – 7th grade basketball coach These unexpected words shared with the youthful Texan, Sydney Pitt, transitioned her to a love of running, a love of beautiful natural environments, and a love to challenge herself with good friends and glass (or two) of good wine. After exploring the […]

Ferdinand de Souza of New Mexico entered the running and trail running scene in Utah during the late 1970s. Ferdinand progressed through the distances and was intrigued by the challenge of the 100 mile distance, a journey into the unknown. “Can I do this?” After finishing his first 100 at Wasatch Front 100 back in […]

Jared Fatterolf of Texas recently completed his first Badwater 135 in a time of 39:39:27. Jared starting ultra running about five years ago and has since completed twenty 100 mile or greater races including Lean Horse, Arkansas Traveller, Cactus Rose, Rocky Raccoon, The Bear, Burning River, Ozark Trail, Cruel Jewel, Viaduct Trail 150M, and a […]

Enjoy our pre-race Western States 100 chat with many of the Dirty Dozen from Texas! Texas Juan Escobar #173 What is your running background and how long have you been playing in the world of trail/ultra running? I started running Marathons in 2008 and then went on to train and compete in two Ironman competitions […]

Enjoy our pre-race elevate the legs Western States 100 chat with Shannon McFarland, Ryan Holler, and Jeremy Day of Arkansas! Arkansas Shannon McFarland #221 How has trail running impacted/enhanced your life? Trail running has enhanced my life in a few different ways. I appreciate the outdoors much more than I ever had before, previously I […]

“At the end of the day, you get to spend time with people you want to spend time with.” Shannon McFarland of Arkansas took on the Post Oak Challenge in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he dashed off a trail 50km on Saturday and a trail/road marathon on Sunday! Sounds like a dandy weekend of dirt and […]

On March 2nd, Libby Jones played at this great intimate trail race in Atoka, Oklahoma called the A-OK Trail Run. This year’s 50k and 25k scamper turned hair grey, froze eyebrows and bottles, and served tasty chili in front of a wood burning stove. Enjoy our chat with Libby as we talk about her A-OK […]