Rick Albanese is a guy I met online back in the early Spring this year when he reached out with questions about the Chief Ladiga 100.  After he finished the race, I learned it was his comeback race after beating cancer.  I love a good comeback story, so I asked him to share it with you.  With races of 26.2 or longer in 40 states so far, he has plenty of stories.  Enjoy!

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I have been following Emily Hawgood ever since I saw her at the runners meeting up by the stage for Western States in 2023.  She loves that race and just exudes positivity and joy.  Just absolutely grateful to be there and it showed in the way she carried herself.  It was a real treat to chat with Emily and hear her story.  Growing up in Zimbabwe and coming over to America with no guarantees but working her way into being a professional athlete and coach.  I hope you enjoy my chat with this amazing lady!

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I really enjoyed a chat with Chris Worden.  We hear a bit pf his running story and discuss his training as he prepares to run Western States in 8 weeks.  We also dive deep into live streaming, how it's evolved and changed the way we get to follow our favorite races.  Also a little preview of Cocodona of course.  Enjoy!

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James Ebert is a friend that I found in my preparation for Southern States 200.  He won the inaugural event in just over 48 hours, and I was hoping to get some tips from him to help me (a much slower guy) be able to complete the race.  It ended up not happening for me because of injury, but I've been able to chat with him a few times now.  James is no stranger to Florida races either, having done Death at Dupuis twice, Across Florida 200, and taking 2nd place overall this year at Long Haul 100.  He also went back to defend his title at Southern States.  You'll have to listen to see how that worked out.  Enjoy!

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I had the privilege of meeting Rosie Gagnon at Bootlegger 100 this year while working with the live stream team.  This was her 91st 100-mile finish.  She is a strong, committed, driven individual with a strong why.  I look forward to sharing it with you.   Enjoy.

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Simone is a badass ultra runner from Florida by way of Brazil.  She popped onto my radar last year at Cocodona as one of the amazing Floridians that finished, but just a few weeks ago, she finished the 6633 Arctic Ultra.  380 miles around the Arctic circle in sub-zero temps.  No crew, no pacers.  Just Simone and her sled full of supplies.  Hear her stories of adventure and be inspired to do hard, cold things.  

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Chris Raup is an accomplished ultra-runner, a retired veteran and the founder of the Warrior Trail Foundation.  I will let you listen to learn about this awesome foundation, but I will say it involves trail running and helping out suffering veterans.  That should be enough!  Check it out, share with your friends, and go check out their website and please support the show sponsors.  

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Davy.... Davy Crockett.  He is an accomplished ultra runner with over 100 - 100 mile finishes, and quite the ultra-running historian.  He's also an author of many ultra running history books, race director, and podcaster.  If you're a fan of the sport, you probably already know of him, if you're knew, give him a follow.  You will learn a lot about the history of ultra running.  He's also over the Ultra Running Hall of Fame, keeps a running (pun inserted) list of the 100 club. (people with 100 or more 100 mile finishes)  

I could talk for hours about just the history of the sport, but Davy has an interesting running story himself and the way he got started.  I love these stories.  Hope you enjoy and give him a follow on his podcast.

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When I reached out to Kendra Wilson, aka Kendra Renee from BUA fame, I expected a bunch of laughs, but we actually had a mostly serious conversation.  She has been through hell with different illnesses and battled her way into wellness and becoming a badass ultra runner.  Check out her awesome story!

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Aden St. Charles is a name that I have heard in the southeastern ultra-running circles ever since I have been in the sport.  She is as strong of an ultrarunner as you will ever meet, also humble and kind.  Always volunteering when she's not running.  Hailing from the beautiful city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, she has access to some beautiful trails and has run many races all over the country and placed high in most with quite a few wins.  She's got lots of great stories with good lessons and loves to share them.  She's also a coach.  Of course I love to talk period, so this is a long one.  Enjoy!

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