Will Frantz is a NASM certified personal trainer and has been trained in nutrition coaching by both Precision Nutrition and the Nutrition Coaching Institute.  Will seeks to help athletes with their nutrition needs.  Join us as we explore all things nutrition!  We talk about performance, sleep, recovery, and nutrition’s connection to each.

Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/willfrantz

Shaun was on the podcast last in February 2020  for episode 19 - Check that out if you haven’t heard it.  In that episode, we discussed his Triple Crown of 200s journey and training.  On this episode, we catch up with Shaun to discuss some of his races since then, and more importantly, his Iditarod 350 attempt and in February and his plan at redemption in 2022. We talk about the logistics of running in the snow, sub-zero temps, and carrying your own equipment.  We also get a hint at his possible future plans after he finishes the ITI.

Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/shaunbarnes2

Nick Ferrara grew up in the Bronx and discovered his love for running later in life when he realized that he had to make some changes for his health.  He seems to gravitate toward gnarly mountain races.  He's done UTMB twice!  He was the first to do Western States and Eastern States in the same year and this past year he completed Hard Rock.  Listen in as we talk about the awesome journey that he has been on!

Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/nickferrara

Nick is not afraid to set BIG goals!  As a new runner, Nick Fowler decided to set his sights on the Pacific Crest Trail FKT.  When that didn’t work out, he set his sights on the Pacific Northwest Trail FKT and achieved his goal.  It wasn’t easy, and he had some hiccups even before he started, but he was determined and adapted along the way to get it done.(You’ll love his improvised strategy for dealing with chafing!)

Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/nickfowler

Thankful?  That's good.  But who is the object of your gratitude?

Justin Walker is a personal friend and friend of the podcast.  We last visited and talked about his TransOkie FKT on Episode 54.  We also got into some really good life conversations.  Check that one out if you haven’t heard it yet.  Today, we catch up with Justin about his Ozark Highlands Trail FKT attempt, co-directing the Pumpkin Holler 100, his move to Salida, CO, coaching, Barkley Fall Classic, and his return to coaching.  

Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/jwalk2

Some lessons I learned while dealing with COVID and injuries.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." "Do you hate losing so much that you're willing to change, or do you hate change so much that you're willing to lose?"

Oh man!  This was fun!  Jason Hardrath has completed 100 FKTs!  For #100, he scaled the 100 highest peaks in Washington in just over 50 days!  I love Jason’s mindset and outlook on life.  You’ll want to lean in and listen closely to his encouraging and challenging words!  You’ll also want to listen to our previous interview with Jason in December of 2020 if you haven’t heard it.  I’ll put the link, along with others, in the show notes.

Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/jasonh2

Russell is like many of us - he wears a lot of hats!  He's a husband, father, ultra runner, serial entrepreneur, former investment banker, venture capital investor, and more.  He just recently finished the Cascade Crest 100 miler.  We had a great conversation about why and how we do what we do.  Russell shares part of the story that lead him to write his new book, "One Life to Lead" which deals with leading yourself and being the architect of your own life.

Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/russellb