The Watters family from Alabama are Bob and Heather (the parents), and Ana and Larkin (the future of Alabama ultras for years to come, no pressure...ha-ha).  Bob has done pretty much all of the tough trail 100 milers in the southeast as well as a couple 200's, including Southern States inaugural year.  Larkin just finished the SS200 this year with the help of the whole family and a few other friends.  Ana is the 50k specialist of the family and pacer/PT.  

I had the opportunity to follow along on FB this year as Larkin faced the challenges of a multi-day race with the support of the family.  I was enthralled by Heather's detailed commentary and the way the family and friends rallied to help Larkin keep moving despite about 100 miles of really painful and slow going.  I hope you enjoy getting to know this awesome family.

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Dan Hilliard from South Florida just finished his first 100 miler recently at Hungryland 100 down near Lake Okechobee in South Florida.  The RD is our good friend Mikey Bee and this is no easy first race.  It's a beautiful area with no light pollution and other city disturbances.  Also home to the largest gator I've ever seen.  Dan is an interesting, humble guy, coached by Chris and Ivi with Runfluent, and of course a great steward of the sport and the trails.  Enjoy getting to know Dan!

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Martin Schneekloth from Alabama by way of Germany has literally run hundreds of ultramarathons including most of the really hard mountain races in the world.  That's his jam.  He has his own YouTube channel called Ultra Kraut Running with many of his race highlights and scenery.  He has more stories than we can fit into 1 episode, but we tried.  Enjoy!

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I had a really fun chat with Nicole Coccia!  35 year old mother of 7, less than 2 years into her ultra-running career and 4/5 on victories.  Not a bad start.  Nicole has wins at Keys 100, Daytona 100, Long Haul 100, and Tik Tok 12 hour.  Her only other ultra was a 4th at Blood Rock 100 and there's a story.  She comes from a sales background, so she's not shy and doesn't lack confidence.  Great tools for the perfect podcast guest.  Enjoy and wish her luck at The Raven!!

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Marie Torres affectionately known as Ruth Pearl just finished her first 100 miler at Long Haul, last weekend.  She had a DNF last year at 75ish miles and while she did get sweet redemption, it was way more than that.  Hear it from her.  Enjoy and share.

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Cody Poskin is a 24 year old ultrarunner from St. Louis, Missouri.  He has already amassed an impressive resume with his recent win at the Gobi Desert 400K, 8th at Cocodona, the win at Jackpot 100 miler, and more.  He's a humble, but confident, ambitious and fun guy to chat with.  Enjoy!

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Long Haul 2026 is here!  The course is pristine, the weather is gonna be perfect, and the VIP tent is back!  The aid stations might be more competitive than he race.  Enjoy Andy's course update and description, and get to know a couple amazing Mount to Coast athletes.

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My friend Deanna Doane spoke with me on the podcast a couple years ago (almost 3) when she was fairly new to the sport.  It was episode 31.  Deanna has covered some miles literally and figuratively since then.  Haven't we all.  Since then Deanna has accomplished a couple FKT's, won some races, made a bunch of friends and become a coach.  Catch up on her adventures and see what's next.  Enjoy!

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I had the opportunity to chat with Caitriona Jennings, from Dunegal Ireland recently to hear her story and discuss her amazing first 100 miler....the world record performance at Tunnel Hill on November 8, 2025.  Enjoy!

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Cody Bearden was a touring musician just a few years ago.  Night after night closing the bars down.  Fate brought him down to St. Pete, Florida, a day job, and eventually found the lifechanging support of the ultrarunning community.  Hear his story, and help him share it with others.  Listen, share, and donate if you feel inspired to help this really talented young man.

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