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.

@carynlubetsky
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.  

I hope you enjoy my chat with the amazing Susan Donnelly!  She is a badass ultra-runner, mindset/life coach, and all around super cool lady!  She has way over 100 - 100 miler finishes, great stories and advice.  I also give a quick recap of 2022 for me and the podcast.

@susanidonnelly

(1) Susan Donnelly | Facebook

Susan Donnelly (susanidonnelly.com)

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Andy "Croom" Matthews.  He is an accomplished ultra-runner with over 40  - 100 miler finishes.  He's also a highly respected race director in the ultra-running community.  I originally reached out to Andy to discuss Daytona 100, but he had so many more stories to tell, I just let him go.  It was a real pleasure to hear from him.  His races usually sell out, but check out links below to be one of the cool kids.

@a1ultraevents
[email protected]
A1 Ultra Events | Facebook

Super inspiring interview with total badass, and fellow Squirrel, Theresa Nielsen.  She is the overall female winner of the 2022 Triple Crown of 200's put on by Candace Burt (who's a total badass in her own right) and Destination Trail Races.  Theresa shares her story of what got her to the start line of these 3 epic races among some others and really exhibits the passion and fearlessness of an ultra-runner.  I already had 200's on my bucket list, but next year, (meaning 2024 actually because 2023 is already locked up) I am doing it.   I hope you enjoy!

@rxtrails
#snbadventureteam2023
@squirrelsnutbutter
@destinationtrailraces
@runcandicerun

Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run, 12/17/2022-12/18/2022 : : my.race|result (raceresult.com)

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

Episode 23 features my interview with Jim Miller of Orlando, Florida.  Jim has run over 200 marathons in all 50 states and 3 continents.  At 70 years young, he is fairly new to ultra-running but is making up for lost time.  In just over 2 years he has progressed from 50k to his most recent ultra, The Daytona 100 where he placed 1st in his age group and kicked my butt by more than 30 minutes.  He is an even better citizen, giving over 200 hours of community service this year.  Enjoy! 

I wrap up my 3-part series recapping Jack's Trail Race with RD Dawn Lisenby, Becoming Ultra founder and head coach Scott Jones, and season 12 participants Jason Hube and David Furber.  Inspiring people with epic stories!  

@runnaturalcoach
Jacks50k.com

@athleteonfire
@becomingultraproject
Season 13 applications open thru 12/31.
www.becomingultra.com
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