In this episode, Bradford and Jeremy discuss various topics related to running, including nipple protection, Achilles injuries, impressive race results, and the annoyance of ultra marathoners. They also debate whether marathons or ultra marathons are more popular and share their own running accomplishments. The episode concludes with a discussion about Jeremy's preparation for the upcoming Grandma's Marathon. The conversation explores the annoyance of some ultra runners, the legitimacy of their achievements, and the evolution of ultrarunning. It also discusses the perception of ultrarunners and the challenge and motivation for running. The selectivity of running events and the Barkley Marathons are examined, along with the fear of orienteering. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the ultra marathon journey and the perception of slow runners and Olympic runners. In this conversation, Bradford and Jeremy engage in a lively debate about annoying runners and the characteristics of real ultra marathoners. They discuss the need for qualifying standards in ultra marathons and even challenge each other to a race. The conversation takes a turn as accusations and deception come into play, leading to a reflection on their friendship and the possibility of quitting the podcast.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Nipple Talk

06:11 Running and Achilles Injury

11:12 Arlen Glick and Impressive Race Results

14:15 Annoying Ultra Marathoners

21:10 Jeremy's Running Accomplishments

22:25 Preparing for Grandma's Marathon

23:47 The Annoyance of Ultra Runners

25:36 The Legitimacy of Achievements

26:26 The Evolution of Ultrarunning

27:20 The Perception of Ultrarunners

29:40 The Challenge of Running

30:19 The Motivation for Running

35:16 The Selectivity of Running Events

36:08 The Barkley Marathons

39:11 The Fear of Orienteering

41:31 The Ultra Marathon Journey

43:46 The Perception of Slow Runners

44:49 The Reality of Olympic Runners

45:35 Debating Annoying Runners

48:48 Defining Real Ultra Marathoners

51:23 The Need for Qualifying Standards

55:13 The Great Race Challenge

59:35 Accusations and Deception

01:06:07 Reflecting on Friendship

01:09:38 Considering Quitting the Podcast