Tim has Andreina "Nina" Chimal AKA Mee Mooch on the podcast to talk ultra, more specifically about her recent run at Roosters Backyard ultra. You can follow Andreina on Instagram: @mee_mooch

Tim talks about his experience in China with Cade along with giving a course breakdown and race report about Mt Gaoligong 168k and how he ran 23:17 for a fourth place finish.

The conversation covers the pre-race preparation and race experience of an ultra-running event. It delves into the challenges of packing, essential gear selection, shoe choices, race start, navigational challenges, running solo, nutrition and hydration strategies, the use of poles, and post-race reflections. The conversation covers a detailed discussion on shoe preferences and experiences, as well as race preparation and performance. The hosts share their insights and experiences with different shoe models, discussing their features, performance, and comfort. Additionally, they delve into their race preparation strategies and performance outcomes, providing valuable insights into their training and racing experiences. The conversation covers topics such as race podium streak, sponsorship and apparel, race experience and social media, photography and content creation, training and running community, book recommendations and podcast plans, and upcoming race and doping concerns.

Takeaways

• Race Preparation
• Race Experience Shoe preferences and experiences
• Race preparation and performance Podium Streak
• Race Preparation

Chapters

• 00:00 Pre-Race Preparation
• 27:34 Shoe Preferences and Experiences
• 39:00 Race Preparation and Performance
• 49:11 Race Podium Streak
• 56:09 Race Experience and Social Media
• 01:01:28 Training and Running Community
• 01:06:32 Book Recommendations and Podcast Plans

Cade and Tim catch up and talk about whats going on with training and races.

In this episode Tim and Jake break down their races loop by loop of the 100 mile and 100k races, Tim got 1st overall along with the course record, Jake Got 4th overall 3rd male. We also had Braxton representing Ovando in the 5 mile where he dominated and got the course record.

The team talks about Coldwater rumble where Tim is racing the 100k and Jake is racing the 100 mile. Cade also tells an interesting story at the end of the episode.

In this episode Tim and Cade give a quick 2025 recap and what is coming up in 2026.

In this episode we have on Tim's friend Walter Bueno where he talks about his journey of running and his road to his first 100 miler Javelina Jundred.

Tim and Cade talk about the stuffed turkey endurance run in Jester park Iowa. Cade ran the 100 mile and Tim ran the 50k.

Esteban Jimenez joins the show and talks about his past with endurance sports and how he got into Ultra running. We also talk about Roosters backyard ultra held in San Diego CA directed by Jose Sosa, we offer tips and tricks if you want to try out a backyard ultra yourself. Shoutout to Omni Athlete Training, keeping me fresh and able to run a 4:37 downhill mile not even a week after doing 162 miles at roosters, Omni Athletics has an app you can try out with discount code: 15OMNI when checking out. George also offers 1:1 coaching for running and other endurance sports, and has nearly 10 years of experience in the ultra world.