The greatest 100 mile runner of all time and Mr. Western States face off in a debate for the ages about pacers and pacing. Then the conversation goes off the rails when their spouses join in on the fun.

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Growing up with a Race Director father, Hunter Leininger has been Adventure Racing since he was a little kid. Since then he has been on Eco Challenge and is dipping his toe into the waters of Ultra Running with great success. Hunter recently set the FKT on the brutal Benton MacKaye trail. Hear all about this incredible young man with a bright future.

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In his very first ultra, he ran the second fastest American 100 miler. For his next trick, Taggart VanEtten would take on Zach Bitter's 100 mile treadmill World Record in true Midwest style, in a bar.

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Zack Beavin did what few thought was possible, he broke the 30 year old course record at Strolling Jim, the 2nd oldest continuous Ultra in the United States. Get to know Zack and hear about about his record breaking day.

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Annie Weiss is not a fan of fad diets, and thinks they could harm the performance of ultra runners. Annie talks about her no fad, responsible nutrition plan for life and Ultras.

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Race Director John Hardin, and runner and Instagram superstar Haylei Banister, and her dog, join Stafford and I on this crew episode covering everything from being a male model, to being a "hype person" at races. Enjoy!

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Ruthie Loffi has lived all over the world and had one incredible life, and running has been a huge part of it.

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Get to know the incredible Melissa Danehey, raised out East it would take a move out West to spark her passion for trail and ultra running. She also overcame incredible personal tragedy and has used running to help others overcome their own.

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Share some miles and a lot of laughs with the hilarious Jimmy McCaffrey of the Cultra podcast. Jimmy has started a new gig and could be just the man you need for some new Adventure in your life. https://ratraceamerica.com

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Tobias Daniel goes by Adventure Jogger on Instagram, we had a great chat about not suing each other and how running has changed his life.

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