Running has helped Christina Bray deal with a lot in her life, raising 6 kids, a divorce, the passing of her mother. It has also helped her meet incredible people and gain the type of support that she needed to overcome some of life challenges, like recently being diagnosed with a rare form or cancer.

Not letting cancer slow her down, and even with chemotherapy zapping her physical strength, Christina is ready to tackle a 50 mile ultra with her sister. With every excuse in the world to quite running Christina keeps moving forward, and the reason why will inspire you to get out on the trail, even if you don't feel like it.

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With no social media some call him the "Unknown Runner From Ohio", but Arlen Glick let's his legs do the talking. After an incredible finish at this years Umstead 100 he is ready for a big summer, with the possibility of bringing a famous cougar across the Mississippi for the first time in decades.

We talk about Arlen's incredible childhood, traveling with his family band, serving those in nursing homes and prisons and what a life of service has taught him. We also go deep into what fuels Arlen's desire to run long races, and surprise it's not competition, in the normal sense of the word.

This was a great conversation with a man who is very open, very joyful, and very funny.

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Mike Smith recently ran his 200th 100 miler at Umstead, which was his first 100 over 20 years ago. Mike shares what keeps him running 100s, what he's learned about training, nutrition, and himself over all of those miles. He also shares some thoughts on what he thinks is important for people that are getting ready to tackle their first 100, and answers the big question of "why"?

This was a really fun chat with a man who is in so many ways is the embodiment of the trail and ultra running community. Get ready to love Mike Smith.

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Buck Rogers was at a Little League game with his family when another parent made a comment about his son, his reaction to that comment made him stop and think about his life. He was overweight and didn't exercise, and he just wasn't happy. With the help of a Doctor he lost 70 pounds and started running, and with the help of his local running community he became addicted.

He would find ways to continue to push himself with longer and longer distances and then he found the Yeti Trail Runner's new race, "The Canebrake 200" and decided to give it a go. If there was ever a perfect race day, or in this case days, Buck seemed to have captured it and would finish first man, second overall.

Buck is proof that you don't have to be a professional runner, fast, or even someone who has ran their whole life to see success. You just need to be tough and work hard.

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Aneta Zeppettella is an ultra runner, race director, and even a star of the new trail running movie "Nettie from Ohio". We talk about what got her into ultras, what news ideas she feels she brings to race directing and a great organization called "Trail Sisters".

The new movie "Nettie from Ohio" was filmed as Aneta ran Western States and we had a great conversation about what it was like running an iconic race with lots of cameras following you and recording your every trip, and every move. Btw as of the recording of the episode she has yet to see the movie, but is getting great feedback from those who have seen it at the Trail Running Film Festival.

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Andy Jones-Wilkins has finally launched his own podcast called "Crack A Brew With AJW". We talk about what it was like for Andy to go from podcast guest, to podcast host and the lessons he learned recording his first episodes. We also had a great chat about the future of the sport, who we can look forward to hearing in upcoming episodes and even an early pick on who could bring home the cougar this year at Western State.

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The Speed Project is unlike any other ultra marathon in the country. With no set course, and no aid stations runners must chart their own path from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Offered for years as a relay event, no solo runner has ever completed the original course of the race, until this year. Cole Crosby with the help of his wife Ashlee and a couple of friends, decided to make history and attempt the over 340 route. Hear the incredible journey of Cole and his wife Ashlee on this brand new episode.

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Running has always been a big part of Adrien Cooper's life. As a kid he would run in the mountains of New Hampshire on his family property. He would run High School Cross Country when he was still in Middle School. Running took him to run and be a part of Championship Cross Country teams in College, and even go on to Coach. Then something happened, and the thing that had brought him peace for his entire life was gone, only to be discovered again years later.

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2 Time Barkley Marathons finisher John Kelly joins us for a great conversation about this year's race, the differences between this finish and his first, and more inside talk about the legendary race. We also jump into topics like John's love for junk food, his ridiculous creations like something called the Krispy Bo, and the geeky thing he uses to calm his nerves before a big race.

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David Tosch and his incredible wife have been in the running scene for a while, and have run some amazing races. Still going strong in his 70s David looks back on his life or running and race directing.

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