Originally aired in Oct 2024 - just as insightful today!

In this two-part Javelina 100 'Run it back' episode, hosts Corinne Shalvoy and Russell Ditsworth explore the magic, madness, and mastery behind one of ultrarunning’s most iconic events.

In the first episode, they capture the full scope of Javelina’s unique energy, where costumes, community, and chaos meet the challenge of the desert. Arizona veteran and 10x Javelina finisher, Deb Hamberlin shares how the race has evolved from a small local gathering into a global endurance festival. Her insights reveal what keeps runners coming back year after year, from the electric aid stations to the mental grind of heat, loops, and laughter under the Halloween sky.

In part two, 2022 Javelina 100 champion Dakota Jones opens up about his record-breaking performance and the mindset that carried him through five desert loops. He shares details of his pacing, heat management, and late-race battle with John Rea, along with a deeper look at how patience and adaptability define success in the ultra world. Dakota also discusses his work as a climate advocate through his Footprints Running Camp and how his partnership with NNormal and Kilian Jornet connects purpose with performance.

Together, these conversations highlight what makes Javelina 100 unlike any other race on earth: a blend of party and precision, grit and joy, where personal passion meets the broader spirit of the trail running community.