This episode features a Spam loving Race Director who has participated in all three summer vacations without a car - Vol State, HOTS and Third Circle. Can you spell "Wise"? Or maybe there's a better word??? Enjoy his adventures as he brings you along in his pack.

Another Vol State friend for life. After the 2018 Vol State, Diane helped me in my attempt to cross the US. without her, I'd have ended up in Hawaii since I'm so geographically challenged. But this retired Marine was definitely always faithful and always there for me. You can't ask for a better friend! Listen to her Vol State and HOTS escapades.

Another man near and dear to my heart and further proof of the friendships made along the road at Vol State. Justin Daniels is one of the kindest and most generous men I know. Check out RunningForCOPD on Facebook and also go to www.COPDfoundation.org and search for Justin's name..or you can simply google Justin Daniels Running for COPD. It's a great cause and I was honored to listen to him talk about it.

This is a special episode so I called it a bonus. Mr. & Mrs. Bailey sent me a written document with all the answers to the questions I would have asked. They did this in lieu of being on the podcast. So, today I read his document in order for you to see what wonderful people the Baileys are. It's one sided but I hope I did his epistle justice!

If you want detail about what to pack and what to pay attention to, you've come to the right episode. Jenny Appel is the detail gal. And she has some really useful quotes to help you too.

Having a great dea in common with Emmanuel this was a joy to record. He's such a humble guy yet

What a wealth of information! Dexter has done so much and shares the down to the basics with us to help make it through those 314 miles across Tennessee. This is a can't miss episode!

Note: This episode seems louder than usual so turn down your volume before you begin.

Andrea Sloan has an amazing resume and she shares her wisdom from her many ultras, including, of course, Vol State. Canada is so lucky to have her!

In this episode you get three for the price of one - all in the persona of Jarrod Richardson. He's gone from Road Angel to DNF to Veteran! If you've ever been intrigued by the signs along the course (other than the political ones), you've seen his town and the surrounding towns come out to cheer him on! He's got lots of tips.

Another Road Angel who's not shy. If you've passed Serenity Hill, you know Lorraine. From what she's seen, she thinks you get through this race with experience, strength and hope...and she wants to help. She has called this "The Race of the Mind".