Episode 36 features Tonya Olson.  She is a brilliant physcical therapist as well as an expert on foot care for runners.  Believe it or not, some of us runners are clueless on how to treat issues with our most important tools for our sport, our feet.  Tonya passionately shares some great advice on foot care, some great stories from Western States, as she is the foot care expert at the Michigan Bluffs aid station.  See links below to some very helpful videos and her website.  A couple tidbits of info she gave were:  "no hoof, no horse"  and "no foot, no finish!"  

@tonyakolsondpt

www. centaurphysicaltherapy.com

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Join me as I chat with Richard Gallegos.  His new book, an autobiography, Recovery Run, just hit the shelves last week is a super inspiring story detailing how he went from 300+ pounds and an IV drug addict/alcoholic to clean and sober, to a badass ultrarunner - finisher of 13 - 100 milers, and a 200 miler, and now a published author.  He was quite a joy to get to know better and I am sure others will be helped by hearing his story.

Richard Gallegos | Facebook

@rgallegos100

 Amazon.com : recovery run richard gallegos

Recovery Run: One Man's Journey from Rock Bottom to Ultra Marathoner by Richard Gallegos, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

Recovery Run : One Man's Journey from Rock Bottom to Ultra Marathoner (Paperback) - Walmart.com

John Kelly is one of only three people in the world that have finished Barkley more than once.  He was 2nd place finisher this year and less than 20 minutes behind Aurelien Sanchez.  He's a super smart guy and shares some of his experiences of the epic race.  I hope you enjoy.  Show him and his sponsors some love for coming on the show.

@randomforestrunner
@lasportivana
@ultimatedirectionusa

Episode 33 features my chat with a major influence in my ultra-running life and thousands of others, Dean Karnazes.  He chats about some of his epic races and running experiences, his best-selling books, and his new Greek Running tour.  I think you will like it.

@ultramarathon
Greek Running Tours – Discover running routes in Greece by Dean Karnazes
@hammernutrition
@runspeedland

My friends Sean and Deanna at @runbumraces are looking for a few good humans to volunteer to work aid stations next weekend, 3/25 at the epic Georgia Death Race.   They hook the volunteers up with race credits and RunBum has some kick ass races to choose from.  Click link below to check it out.

Run Bum - Georgia Death Race (ivolunteer.com)

Last but not least, don't forget about River to Sea registration opening on 3/20.

River to Sea 12/6 Hour Trail Race - August 5, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

Episode 32 features super-passionate nutrition coach/mom/ultra-runner/OCR badass/etc. Ivi Stangle.  She talks about all things nutrition, from a healthy day to day diet for those that are looking to get the most out of their bodies as well as in-race and post-race fueling.  She also gives a great recap of her first 50 miler that she crushed and got 5th overall female.  It was at Forgotten Florida.  Ivi and her husband Chris operate RunFluent which offers coaching services for running, strength training, and nutrition.  They have also just recently started directing some races in Florida and Ohio.  Check out the links below.

@malivia_stangle
@runfluent_fulwise
RunFluent/ Fūlwise | Facebook

The Big Deal at Great Seal | Facebook
YOTĒ 50k 25k | Facebook

Forgotten Florida - February 4 - 5, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

Episode 31 features incredible human, badass ultra runner, and top-notch vegan chef, Deanna Doane.  She was such a pleasure to talk to!  Her positive energy on all subjects discussed was absolutely infectious!  I think you will love it.  Show her some love on social media and buy some of her yummy food!

@wandering.sunflower 
@sweetdsjax

Episode 30 features Sean "Run Bum" Blanton.  He is an accomplished ultra runner/adventurer/race director.  Sean shares his story, discusses travelling for trail adventures, all of his races that he directs, Florida Trail FKT, and so much more.  A really fun interview.  Check out his website for links to all the races.

Epic Trailrunning in the Southeast | RunBumTours.com

In this episode I chat with Caryn Lubetsky.  She is a gifted runner with several wins under her belt.  3 time Badwater 135 finisher, holder of 3 world records with her friend Carrie in tow, mother of 3, and all around good human that is dedicated to make a positive difference in the world.

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www.thechildhoodcancerproject.org

I also talk to Luis Cocco and Tuan Nguyen, race directors for the Space Pirate 100 about this new point to point race on the east coast of Florida from Cape Canaveral to Jensen Beach.

spacepirate100.com
Space Pirate 100 - February 25, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

In episode 28, I chat with this year's winner of the Long Haul 100.  He's come a long way since his first half marathon which was not that long ago.  He also bested his previous 100 mile PR by 7ish hours.  And most of us would love to have his previous PR!!  Kalo Axsom is a great viking name, and not too bad for an ultra-runner as well. 

I also share my experience as a spectator at Long Haul and there's a short promo for the inaugural Space Pirate 100 coming up at the end of the month.

@kaloaxe
@a1ultraevents
@longhaul100
Long Haul 100 - January 13, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)

Space Pirate 100 - February 25, 2023 (ultrasignup.com)

Episode 27 was a blast chatting with 2 - time 100 miler finisher, Billy Roosa from Austin, Texas.   I met Billy at the Daytona 100 back in December and he and I just connected because we both share a passion for doing epic shit.  He is a funny guy, a committed individual with big goals, and I can't wait to follow his journey as he continues to chase his dreams.  Follow him on IG 
@kanga_woosa

I also give a brief recap of my Daytona 100 experience.  My first of many 100's........ I hope.