Miles on Repeat

In this episode host, Amanda Rasmussen, shares her most recent experience running 24 hours self-supported. She also discusses her professional background, sharing her experience as a Personal Trainer and soon-to-be run coach. Amanda also talks about her upcoming race at Devil's Gulch 100 at the end of July. Below are the links for donation to the YMCA Annual Campaign and also to register for Devil's Gulch 100. Use code AMANDA25 at checkout for 10% off.

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Amanda Rasmussen is fundraising for YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

Devil's Gulch 100 on Ultrasignup use code AMANDA25 at checkoutDevil's Gulch - July 12, 2025

In this episode we talk to Seattle based ultrarunner, Saul Bracilius. Saul is relatively low-key about his 24 self-supported 100+ mile distances. He describes how he got into running and what his goals are in terms of self-supported adventures. He also gives insight on the planning that goes into his adventures. Ready to be inspired?

In this episode we talk to ultrarunner and coach, Bryan Paisley. Bryan has an impressive race resume finishing a 200+ miler almost every year since 2019 (all but 2023). In this episode we discuss his most recent races at Moab 240 and Lake Sonoma. We also discuss the differences of running a 200 mile without pacers and crews.

This week we sit down with ultrarunner and entrepreneur, Kendra Wilson. Kendra shares her personal story dealing with chronic illness throughout her life. She shares the healing she underwent through meditation. We also dive deeper into how she went from chronically ill to running 100 miles in just a few years time.

In this episode the host, Amanda Rasmussen, shares her personal running journey. She also dives deeper into her why for starting this podcast.

This week we talk with Arizona based ultrarunner, Lulu Martinez. I met Lulu at Tahoe 200 last year and she finished as well. In this episode we recap her race at Tahoe, discuss what she learned as she trains for Moab 240 this year and about her Hispanic heritage. We discuss creating space for women of color in our sport and the community aspect of running 200 miles.

This week we talk to Oregon based ultrarunner and ultra coach, Emily Keddie. Emily tells her story from hiking the PCT in 2016 and her transition into running. She holds 32 FKTs and has had success in several highly competitive, challenging 100 and 200+ mile races. She shares her experience in doing 2.24 million feet of vertical gain in 2024. There's a lot to unpack in this inspirational episode.

This week we talk to ultrarunner, Jess Greene. In 2017 Jess underwent a major weightloss and was pulled to strength training. Along the way she discovered running and we discuss her journey to becoming a 5 time finisher of Moab 240 along with finishes at both Bigfoot and Tahoe 200. Jess has an inspiring approach to her running and racing.

Today we sit down with ultrarunner, Daniel Bailey. Daniel completed the Triple Crown of 200s last year. This year he is running the inaugural Arizona Monster 300, returning to Bigfoot 200 and some 100 milers. We discuss his journey into ultrarunning and he shares his positive mindset and mantras that get him through the distance - with no crew or pacers!

On this episode of the Miles on Repeat Podcast, we sit down with ultrarunner Deanna Doane. Deanna is a well known force in the ultra community as Co-Race Director of Run Bum Races and through her impressive race accomplishments - varying from multiple FKTs, to course records, her most recent experience at the Just Survive 125 miler and a first overall win at Rebecca Mountain 50 last year. We talk extensively about her training preparation and what led her to take on her biggest challenge yet - to be the fast person (male or female) to cover the 1,108 miles on the Florida Trail starting February 8, 2025.