Welcome back to the Tortoise and the Hare Podcast!

Mike and Patrick have their first catch-up on the podcast in a long time! 

Mike and Patrick are joined by Phil Wharton. Phil is a runner, healer, musculoskeletal specialist, podcaster, author, and all around great guy. His activated isolated stretching routines, mobility protocols, and strength training are life changing for endurance athletes. Join us to hear about his origin story and his work.

Nick is the American Record Holder in 24 Hours, founded Aravaipa Running with his brother Jamil, and works full time for Google.

Amy and Jason join your hosts to chat the Yeti 100 and the magic of the Yeti Trail Runners.

Hal Rosenberg is a physical therapist and the owner of Mt Tam Sport and Spine in Mill Valley, CA.  He joins Mike and Patrick to discuss working with athletes as a physical therapist and his journey as an endurance athlete.

Ari joins Mike and Patrick to discuss ultrarunning, BMX, his military career, punk rock, living and training in Amsterdam, and mental health.

Meghan and Ian join your hosts to discuss the 2021 Western States.  On this cast, the Western States veterans follow Mike's lead on a deep dive on the course.  If you're looking for tips on States, follow the lead of these two and their 22 Silver Buckles.

Carta joins the show to chat about rebirth, ultrarunning and dogs with lots of laughs

Chris joins Mike and Patrick to talk about his infatuation with 100 to 200 mile races.  On this episode, we get to peer inside the mind of one of the more consistent 200 mile performers in our sport today.  Chris is the only person to complete the Eastcoast Triple Crown of 200s and has wont Hell Hole Hundred 212, H3 212,  Swampfox 200, Coastal Georgia Greenway 155, and Farmdaze 24 Hour.

Mike and Patrick are joined by The Queen! Meghan Canfield has a diverse background with a serious resume of accomplishments including 10 x Western States top 10 performances, 4 x Olympic Marathon Trials, and 9 team USA 100K appearances. She’s got a plethora of Age Group US Records, and has the 8th fastest 100K ever run by a North American. Meghan lives in Cool, CA on her farm.