Without Limits Endurance Podcast

Last year they got pulled from the course with a medical DNF. This year they touched the lighthouse.

WOL Coach Kristen Smith, Jarrod Shoemaker, Jess Harrison and Chris Wright join us to talk about the One Water Race, a nonstop swim-run of roughly 250 km through the Stockholm archipelago. There's no marked course and no GPS. Teams navigate by map and compass through cold open-water swims, rocky island terrain and three nights with almost no sleep.

Team 3 (FRA/USA) finished 3rd in 58:14. They were one of only four teams to reach the Landsort lighthouse, and the first American/French team ever to finish.

We get into how a team that started as strangers came back for a second shot, how they made navigation calls at 3 a.m., what the third night does to your head, and what it takes to keep four people moving together for 58 hours.

Tom talks with Luke Jones, 2025 White Lake Pro-Am Half Champion, about bouncing back from a DNF in his first pro race at White Lake to winning the title a year later. Luke opens up about lessons learned, self-coaching while working full-time, racing by feel, and why White Lake remains one of the best grassroots events in triathlon. They also break down course strategy, season goals, and what it takes to keep improving in a fast-changing sport.

Welcome to the 2026 Novant Health Wilmington Marathon. If you want to review all things marathon weekend, listen to this Podcast with Race Director Tom Clifford and Head of Communications Tracy Meyerson. Good luck in the race!

This episode is different. This episode is family.

I’ve got my sister Katie Jazwinski, my brother-in-law Bob Jazwinski, and the newest Michigan state Cross country champ, my nephew Bobby Jazwinski, who just went UNDEFEATED as a junior, ran 14:56, and brought home the Division II Michigan Cross Country title!

This episode is about the power of a real family support system – the late nights, the early mornings, the sideline screams, and how all of it adds up to greatness.

We’re going back in time, then fast-forwarding to the training, the mindset, the moment Bobby crossed that finish line with our entire family at the meet cousins, grandparents aunts and uncles, and how that pushed him. Also the huge role his sister Jessie – Michigan state champion and Foot Locker finalist and the newest member of the NC State Cross Country team – inspired him to be his best.

Co-Race Directors Tom Clifford and Colin Hackman discuss the 2025 race for a sold out 27th Annual Battleship Half Marathon!

🎙️ Matt & Tom are back! We’re breaking down recent championship track events, a jaw-dropping record-breaking 800m by a 16-year-old, and sharing some good old fall running talk. 🍂

Want to hear our take? Tune in now 👉

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In this episode, we sit down with Robyn Godfrey, author of Running the World—a raw, inspiring memoir that’s part travelogue, part transformation story. Once a self-proclaimed clumsy kid and midlife party girl, Robyn found her purpose one treadmill step at a time—eventually completing all six World Marathon Majors while navigating unimaginable personal trials: her husband's stage 4 cancer diagnosis, a global pandemic, injuries, and even a few acts of God.

We dive deep into:

• What sparked her unlikely running journey

• How she turned pain into purpose during life's hardest chapters

• The emotional highs of crossing marathon finish lines around the world

• Why her story resonates far beyond the sport

This conversation isn't just about running—it's about what happens when you decide to rewrite your story, no matter your age, past, or pace.

Whether you're stuck, seeking change, or just need a dose of real-world motivation, Robyn’s story proves it’s never too late to start.

📖 Grab her book Running the World
🌍 Connect with Robyn and find out what’s next in her journey

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and take that first step—whatever it looks like for you

Matt and Tom dive into the science and benefits of creatine for endurance athletes — and, as always, veer off into some entertaining tangents along the way. Enjoy the ride!

Join Matt and Tom as they reunite for a no-holds-barred catch-up:

• Marathon Showdown: Matt breaks down his first marathon in years—complete with the highs, the lows and plenty of laughs—while Tom reflects on his recent Boston outing.

• Coaching Corner: A dive into their athletes’ latest performances

• Youth Running Spotlight: Why today’s kids are faster than ever—and what parents (and young runners) need to know to build speed safely, prioritize longevity and sidestep burnout.

Tune in for honest stories, actionable tips and a forward-thinking take on every stage of the sport.

Host Tom Clifford sits down with two ultrarunning specialists to tackle the 100-mile distance—from training and pacing to race-day survival and beyond.

Todd Beatty (Coach, Charleston SC) has completed some of the sport’s most legendary 100 milers:

• Hellbender 100 (×3)

• Grindstone 100

• Blood Rock 100

• Endurance Hunter 100 (×2)

• Georgia Jewel 100

• Pinhoti 100

• Cloudsplitter 100

He’s also a Hardrock and Western States qualifier, and has guided countless first-timers through their debut 100 miles. In this episode, Todd shares pacing strategies, fueling protocols, gear recommendations, and mental-toughness techniques drawn from years of experience.

Stephen Durley (Without Limits athlete) just wrapped up his first 100 miler at Umstead 100—and still managed to place 3rd at both the Shakori 40 Ultra and the Southern Tour 50 Miler, all while slipping in a sub-3-hour marathon at the Novant Health Wilmington Marathon. Stephen explains how he balances speed work and ultra-endurance training, plus what it takes to shift mindset when you go from 26.2 miles to 100.

Together, Todd and Stephen answer a ton of questions about tackling the 100 mile race. Each of them give their own takes on certain aspects of the race and tips to overcome the distance.

Hosted by Without Limits, this episode is brought to you by two signature ultras:
https://www.shakori40ultra.com/
• Southern Tour Ultra (Mid-January) – options for 50 K, 50 M, and 100 M

Whether you’re chasing your first 100 miler or looking to sharpen your approach, this conversation is packed with insights that’ll help you tackle the longest distance of them all.