A Derecho is defined as a severe thunderstorm that has severe criteria winds (60+ mph) for more than 240 straight miles. Chase Smith found himself on a bike ride during this severe storm and thankfully had the help of a couple gentleman in a work van. Chase is an avid trail runner and we share stories about some of the crazy weather he has also ran through. Enjoy!

Shelley Leone has overcome many challenges in her life, like addition. After getting some help from a good friend, running is her new passion and has been for many years. She joins us to share some of her story and what keeps her motivated to keep pushing on, when there are obstacles in her path. Follow her story, on her Instagram: @ShelleyLeone.

Gary Sines is this year's Columbus Chipotle Strava Segment winner. He ran the short segment of Lane Avenue more than 500 times and secured himself 52 free entrees. He is an experienced runner and often will set up his own ultras on short looped courses to challenge himself physically and mentally. I had the honor to run the first marathon of his first 100 mile run, so it was great to catch up with him. Hope you enjoy the episode!

No one has won more 100 mile races than Karl Meltzer. He is a legend in trail and ultra running and it was an honor to pick his brain about some of the weather he has experienced in his many years of running. Hope you enjoy some of his many stories, shared in this episode. Please feel free to share the episode, so other can enjoy it as well!

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If you follow the sport of trail or ultrarunning then you have seen his photos. I am honored to have Howie Stern join me on the fiftieth episode of Weathering The Run. Howie has a long history of running ultra races and he captures so many historical moments in the sport.

It is always a treat when I get a recommendation to have a special guest on Weather The Run podcast. This guest, Darin Dunham, did not disappoint. He gives a weather briefing to all the Hellgate 100k runners at the dinner before the race begins. He has ran every Hellgate since it started. He is also a pilot, so he has a vast knowledge of the weather and its impacts on the race. Hope you enjoy!

What better way to start the new year of 2025 than with someone who has the pulse on the trail and ultrarunning scene. Finn Melanson from the Singletrack Podcast shared some of his time to talk about his thoughts on the year ahead with some huge races coming up. We also talked about the races that he and his wife are race directing: Twisted Fork Trail Festival. They are bringing back an event with some unique ideas and concepts. Hope you enjoy the episode.

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I have never met anyone who volunteers at more running events and races that Kristian Mines. She volunteers at dozens of races across the county each year. You cannot miss her infectious energy and enthusiasm as she cheers on other runners and racers. It was a pleasure to spend some time chatting with her since she has given so much to the sport, especially during the season of giving. Hope you enjoy the episode!

This year's Javelina Jundred 100 mile race was one of the hottest on record, with the temperature reaching the triple digits. It is a race I have wanted to try for a while. I love the format at the vibes of the race. So it was great to catch up with Rachel and hear her story about running through the heat. Her last name may be familiar because we talked to her husband, Brian Papay, in Episode 30.

Steve Moore from Run Moore running store in Westminster, Maryland joins us for the holiday shopping episode. He has some great advice with it comes to buying a gift for the runner in your life, SO SHARE THIS EPISODE with your significant other! (Wink wink)

Steve has been a runner most of his life and opened up a running store because he felt like his community had a need for it. The run store also has some amazing shoe review videos on their YouTube channel. The videos often have shoes about a month before they come out and he gives honest feedback along with some funny one-liners or song lyrics if you listen closely. Enjoy the episode!