Part 2 of the Blue Ridge Ultra recap episode features female winner and course record holder, Kara Moore and 2nd place male, Alex Dedels.  They both are 1st time ultra-runners that have great stories and potential to make some noise in our sport with their passion for running and ability going for them.   Also, Cait Patterson, whom I met at aid station 2 during the race, was a volunteer in between her own races.  She shares her story, discusses yoga for runners, training, balancing the responsibilities of parenting young children with your training and life.  She's gonna help lots of people reach goals by doing things the right way!

Follow these awesome people!

@karacmoore
@alexanderdedels 
@bendy.cait.runs
@argeorgia

Endurance Hunter 100 - April 1, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

Fort Yargo Ultra - May 20, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

First of a 2-part series recapping the Blue Ridge Ultra, put on by ARGeorgia.  Blue Ridge Ultra offers a 50k, 30k, and a 15k in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia.  It is scenic, challenging, and well organized.  This was the site of my first ultra-just 2 years ago and you can tell by this podcast it has impacted my life greatly.  In this episode, I speak to Kelli Littleton, 2nd place female, and Coree Woltering, 1st place male and overall champ.  They both are incredible athletes, great interviews and amazing humans.  I think you will enjoy.  

@argeorgia
@kellibrae
@coreewoltering   -  Taking on clients for coaching services

This is part two of the Javelina Jundred preview!  I have the pleasure of chatting with two really awesome dudes!  First, Jamil Coury joins to discuss the history of Aravaipa Running, taking over Javelina in 2008 and evolving into a huge player in the ultra-running community.   He discusses all things Javelina, some of his favorite races, and gives a few tips on moving up to the 200's for those interested.  Mike Melton joins after that and discusses his history at Javelina and other Aravaipa races, and then just starts freestyling cool stories from his times running, directing, and timing races.  These guys make for great ear candy to people like me!  

MCM Timing and Resulsts  

my.raceresult.com

@jamilcoury
@aravaiparunning
@javelinajundred

aravaiparunning.com

This is part 1 of a two-part Javelina Jundred preview series.  In this part, Matthew Hoadley, a fellow east coaster, talks about his upcoming race the Womp Romp at Wompatuck State Park south of Boston and then shares his experience as a crew and pacer at Javelina last year.  Then special guests from the West Coast, Willem Pennings, and Robin McDearmon share their passion for the Javelina community and the race itself.  If it's not already on your radar, I bet it will be after hearing these guys talk.  In the next episode, Mike Melton shares his experience as a timer and a runner with this awesome community.  He shares the history of Javelina and tons of stories from the many races Mike has either run, timed, directed, etc. 

 Womp Romp - October 22, 2022 (ultrasignup.com)
Womp Romp Trail Race | Facebook

@ultraposer
@robmcd_13
@socalrobtechrep

@javelinajundred
@aravaiparunning
Javelina Jundred - October 29, 2022 (ultrasignup.com)

Chris Twiggs, chief training officer for Galloway run-walk-run training, as well as an accomplished marathoner and ultra-marathoner.  He coaches hundreds to use the run-walk-run method and freely shares his knowledge and experience with us about using the method effectively in ultras.  He also discusses his love for Hardrock 100.  He is the only Floridian with 16 finishes.  Chris's knowledge, experience, and passion for our sport make for a great interview.  I am so lucky to get to meet all these incredible humans!

IG
@christwiggs
[email protected]
www.jeffgalloway.com

Sandridge 7 hour ultra
Sandridge 7 Hour Ultra - January 1, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

This is a long one, with several awesome humans! Section 4 September Sufferfest Recap and special guest Laura Bradley, of Go! Running Tours Florida.  She shares her experience at Sufferfest, then a little of her personal running journey as well as her awesome job of conducting running tours all over Tampa/St. Pete area.  Then Jamie Saunders, 2nd place overall at the Sufferfest 50k, recaps her race and shares her running story.  1st place male in the 50k, Scott Knapp shares his race experience and running story.  Last but not least, RD Mike Martinez discusses recovery month, Runners4Recovery, and his Sufferfest recap. 
IG
@laurakbradley
@floridarunningtours
RUNNING TOURS IN TAMPA - GO! RUNNING TOURS (gorunningtours.com)

This ain't yo Momma's 50k & Trail Marathon - January 29, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

Runners4Recovery | Because We Do Recover (runners4recoveryjax.org)

Episode 11 features 2 awesome guests.  First, fellow ultra-runner, adventure racer, and college professor of all things engineering, Ron Eaglin talks about his project to create software and eventual application to help with runner safety.  In light of the recent kidnapping and murder of Eliza Fletcher, Ron was inspired to make this his class project this year, so he and a team of intelligent engineering students will be working on a program to make existing applications like Strava, Garmin Connect, etc. more effective in making our fellow runners  safer on their early morning and night time runs. 

Also, ultra-runner, coach, and writer, Henry Howard shares a bit of his running story, talks about his online ultra-running newsletter/blog, Runspirited, and answers a listener's training question.

Links mentioned in the show:
(2) Ron Eaglin | Facebook
(2) Runspirited | Facebook
Ultra Running | Runspirited

Self defense seminar
Facebook

Florida Trail Runners Podcast Episode 56
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This episode is dedicated to Eliza Fletcher and her loved ones.  Episode 10 brings to you Kimmie Lynn Blaich and Emmy Burch of Elevated Running and Pacing.  They are super passionate, energetic runners, coaches, and pacers and it is obvious from the first sentence!  They are raising the bar in the pacing industry for races of many distances.  Find out about their awesome company, and you might feel the need to enlist their help in achieving your running goals or if you're an RD, in helping you're runners achieve goals and grow your race's popularity.

Facebook - Elevated Running and Pacing
IG - @elevatedrunningandpacing
website - elevatedrunningandpacing.com

Check out this inspirational story of fighting through adversity for 40+ miles of a 135 mile race!  Bob Becker, beloved race director, veteran ultra-runner and all around cool guy, shares his story and recaps his incredible experience at Badwater 135 in July.  You will not want to miss this one!!

mileswithmarty.com
@mileswithmartypodcast

Finally!  The River to Sea 6/12 hour Race Recap episode is here.  Special guests Katrina Pelican, Katy Pierce Cook, Jason Harnum, Maria Urso, Laura Walker, and Jeremi McGee share their experiences at River to Sea and give a little bit of their stories.  This race is the epitome of running community love.  Some people consider short loop races boring or crazy, but there are some upsides.  You get to see your people more often! 

McGee's Miles
McGee's Miles - In recovery we don't just survive, we thrive. (mcgeesmiles.org)

Races (eastcoasttrailracing.com)