Ever get that feeling that you were made for a life bigger than what you're living?

Laura Kearns just won the 2021 Arkansas Traveller 100!  I got to sit down and visit with her about the stellar year she’s been having in ultrarunning.  Earlier this year, she ran her second 100-mile race, the LOViT 100, and won it!  Laura puts in a lot of training miles, but she loves group runs, has fun, and does not hold herself to a rigid training plan.  Listen in as we talk about how the races unfolded, training, equipment, nutrition, and life!

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

Amy is fast and puts in some serious work!  She’s currently training for Tunnel Hill 100 and I can’t wait to see how she does.  Amy had a fall in 2019 during one of her final training runs for the Arkansas Traveller 100 and had to miss the race.  We talk about her coming back from that injury physically and mentally.  We also talk about her how she’s dealt with stomach issues and the steps she had to take to get that dialed in.  I think you'll enjoy the interesting chat about her mindset when racing.

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

Ever know someone who is always all smiles!  That’s today’s guest.  My friend Paul Countess is one of those guys who just exudes JOY!  Even in the middle of a grueling 100 mile race, the dude is smiling!  I love it!  Paul loves to challenge himself with TOUGH races to push his limits.  He just recently completed the Bigfoot 200 and due to life’s circumstances, his training was only about 30 miles per week!  Be encouraged as we visit with Paul and find out what it is that makes him such a happy guy.

Show notes here:  http://www.theriot.run/paulc

Today's guest is Gwen Zywicke, an ultrarunning friend in Louisiana. Gwen is a professor at LSU who has been doing some really interesting research. You know that feeling when you are running and you're in the zone? In flow? That runner's high? Well, Gwen is researching that and the connection with the mind, body, and spirit, particularly as it relates to ultrarunning! You'll love how passionate she is about her work on her book that will be entitled, "Ultrarunning Mysticism". This was such an interesting conversation! I still have so many questions and can't wait to read the book when she's done!

Show Notes here:  http://www.theriot.run/gwen

Do the Best you can with what you've got.  Seminary, balance, and boats.

Brodie has a passion to help runners to run injury-free.  Through his ebooks, podcast, classes, and online clinic, he has helped many runners fix the issues that plague them.  On today's podcast, we discuss numerous issues common to all runners and the importance of rest.

Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/brodiesharpe2

Don't just let life happen to you...go happen to life!

I had a great visit with Rob Steger from the Training for Ultra Podcast.  Listen in as we talk about running long distances, successes, failures, and life!

Topics covered:  Triple Crown of 200s, Leadville, nutrition, DNFs, and a bunch of other stuff in between!

Show notes here:  http://www.theriot.run/t4u

Know who you are.