This week we sit down to chat with Scott Traer, Race Director for the Desert Runner Trail Series, to preview the upcoming McDowell Mountain Frenzy, which takes place on December 3rd and is the second race in the DRT Series.

We also chat about the JFK 50 Mile, Spartan Golden Gate Classic as well as the upcoming Fat Ox Endurance Runs and the Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100K.

Quick takes include Camille Herron's goals at Desert Solstice, the pitfalls of live-streaming races, the (possibly real?) bear suit cross country run attempt, and 3 of the all-time ugliest running shoes.