🎙️ Speedgoat Secrets, Doping Drama & WNBA Pay Controversy 🏃‍♂️💉🔥In this episode of The Next Aid Station, hosts Jake Kilgore and Mick “The Clap” Garrison dive into a wild mix of topics — from Speedgoat 50K training and race changes, to Rachel Entrekin’s epic dominance, to explosive takes on WNBA’s “Pay Us What You Owe Us” protest and the state of doping in endurance sports.
They also talk about:

• Why the Speedgoat 50K remains one of the most iconic mountain races

• The ultra trail U.S. short course team and why this year’s squad is stacked

• Courtney vs Katie – Why isn’t this showdown happening?

• The Ruth Chepngetich masking agent scandal

• Testosterone, cheating, and the blurred lines of performance enhancement

• The surprising truth behind course records falling weekly

• Rachel Entrekin’s insane win streak (and how she still has no sponsor?!)

💥 If you’re into ultra running, sports culture, and a little healthy controversy, this one’s a must-listen.

What happens when the trail running world’s most inclusive ideals meet its most exclusive races? In this episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake and Mick dive into major topics shaking the ultra scene — from whether Jake should hire his first-ever running coach, to the controversial question of whether Ryan Montgomery should receive the M7 bib at Western States as a non-binary runner.

🔥 Topics we cover:

• Why hiring a running coach might finally make sense for Jake

• The massive gap between “real” ultra coaches and downloaded schedules

• A heated debate on gender categories in races like Western States

• Should non-binary runners get male bibs in the top 10?

• A runner’s tragic death at Hardrock: how should races respond?

• How brand influence might affect who gets picked to race Hardrock

• Hardrock 100’s “inclusivity” claims vs. their limited entry numbers

This one is emotional, honest, and packed with controversial but critical discussions for the future of ultrarunning.

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🎧 Ultra runners, trail freaks, and endurance junkies — this one’s packed.What happens when the biggest names in trail and ultrarunning come together for Hardrock 100? We’re diving into billionaire mindsets, Hardrock predictions, Walmsley’s no-pacer hot take, and why Katie Schide might podium overall.

Jake and MC are back in studio with:🏔️ Hot takes on Western States, UTMB, Bigfoot 200, and Francois’ new FKT💸 Wild billionaire math with Jerry Buss, Zuckerberg, and Bezos🔥 Walmsley’s controversial claim: “Elites shouldn’t use pacers”👟 Bigfoot 200 prep and how drop bag strategy can change the game🚨 Hardrock preview: Can Katie win it all? Will Ludo repeat?Whether you’re a hardcore runner or just love elite performance content, this episode hits hard.

🔥 Was this the most exciting weekend in ultra running? We think so.

Jake recaps his epic 75-mile adventure at Lavaredo Ultra Trail in the Italian Dolomites, while Mick breaks down the drama, dominance, and DNFs of this year’s Western States 100. From Caleb Olson’s iconic victory to David Roche’s controversial DNF, this is a full-spectrum trail running debrief.

We cover:

• What it’s like to race in Europe (aid stations, culture, and carbonation)

• Caleb Olson’s rise and finger-to-lips celebration

• Why Corrine Malcolm & DBo make Western’s livestream elite

• Our brutally honest takes on DNFs, including David Roche and Rod Farvard

• How Hans Troyer fans came for us (and how we clapped back)

• Men’s and women’s top 10 recaps and predictions for next year

👟 Whether you’re a trail newbie or seasoned ultra vet, this is your aid station for all things ultra.

We’re back with another episode of The Next Aid Station, and this one is 🔥🔥🔥. It’s a full deep dive into everything Western States 100 2025 — but as always, nothing is off limits. From legendary poop stories to NBA trash talk to bold ultra running predictions, this episode has it all.

👉 If you love ultra running, trail culture, and unfiltered podcast banter — don’t miss this episode.✅ Help support the show:👍 Like & Subscribe for more epic episodes📢 Share with your trail crew💬 Drop your 2024 Western States predictions in the comments!

Twisted Fork recap, Squaw Peak debate, Tahoe 200 drama, and a stacked Broken Arrow preview — this episode is PACKED!Jake and Mick dive deep into the culture shift happening in trail running: is the “old school” ultra vibe dead? Twisted Fork brought the party while Squaw Peak feels like it’s fading. Then it’s on to Tahoe 200 where Kilian Korth absolutely crushed it and gave us a hilarious post-race interview you won’t want to miss.Finally, the Broken Arrow Skyrace preview is here — and it’s insane. Kilian, Patrick Kipngeno, Christian Allen, David Sinclair, and more. Huge names, huge stakes, and wild predictions.

In this episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison dive deep into the upcoming trail running race calendar, including Squaw Peak 50, the Twisted Fork 68K (why not 69K?!), and the always-iconic Tahoe 200. They discuss who’s racing, who’s dropping, and who’s likely to crush—including their predictions for the men’s and women’s podiums. The episode also takes a powerful turn with the viral story of Stephanie Case, who breastfed her daughter mid-race on her way to winning the Snowdonia 100K. From treadmill torture tests to the controversy around course naming and elevation flexing, nothing’s off the table. Whether you’re racing Western, following the Bear 100 series, or just vibing with the Utah trail scene, this episode delivers a perfect blend of humor, insight, and raw storytelling. Oh, and Jake might podium on the women’s side of the 30K. Again.

The ultra world is on fire—and we’re here to fan the flames.

In this week’s Next Aid Station, Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison are back after a quick break, and the timing couldn’t be better. The Western States shakeup has left the field wide open (00:19:12), big names are dropping like flies, and the long-awaited “Unbreakable 2” film? Dead. With Jim Walmsley and Hayden Hawks out, who’s left to carry the torch? Killian? Caleb? Roche?

We’re breaking down the carnage and reshuffling the deck for who’s really got a shot at the podium.

But that’s not all. A storm’s been brewing in Arizona—and it’s not the heat. The Black Canyon 100K cheating controversy just got reignited months later thanks to online whistleblowers and Camille Heron’s cryptic crusade for “safety and integrity” (00:39:02). We’ve got thoughts—and we don’t hold back.

Jake and Nick are back with one of the most loaded episodes yet. Jake signs up for Cocodona 250, Nick commits to Javelina 100, and the rivalry at the Zegama-Aizkorri Marathon between Filemon and Elhousine is heating up. They break down whether Jim Walmsley can hang with the Golden Trail elites and react to Hayden Hawks pulling out of Western States after knee surgery. There’s a deep dive into what makes a UTMB Major (with updates on Kodiak, Mammoth, and UTA vs. UTS), plus a side rant on NBA playoff injuries, load management, and whether the league’s product is broken. Jake also gets destroyed on a long run with some of Utah’s fastest, there’s another DCP riddle drop, and the Mammoth 200 gets officially approved with a stacked inaugural field. If you’re into ultra running, race strategy, or just want to laugh your way through some hot takes—this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into the exciting announcement of the USA 82k Long Trail Team and unpack the roster shake-ups that have everyone talking. Who made the cut, and who’s conspicuously absent? 🤔

But that’s not all—this episode features a surprise call-in from none other than Rachel Entrekin, the reigning Cocodona female champion and trail running royalty. Rachel shares her thoughts on the team, her Cocodona victory, and what’s next in her trailblazing career.

Whether you’re a die-hard trail running fan or just love a good underdog story, this episode is packed with insights, surprises, and plenty of inspiration. Don’t miss it!