Best Runninggear Podcasts (2025)

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383: Jo Giese is Defying All Odds 1:05:46

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"People are referring to me as a medical miracle." Jo Giese is an award-winning journalist, author, and lifelong hiker who knows firsthand the wild ups and downs of adventure. In this episode, Jo chats with Luis about where she loves to hike, her love of waterfalls, her new memoir, You'll Never Walk Alone, her life changing accident, her determinat…

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382: Meghan Hicks & Anna Frost Trek the Trans Bhutan Trail 1:11:25

3d ago1:11:25

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"Highest high alpine environments where nothing can live naturally all the way down to lush jungle forest ripe with every type of plant and animal and water flying downhill everywhere." Meghan Hicks is an accomplished ultrarunner and iRunFar.com's Editor-in-Chief. Anna Frost is a professional mountain, trail and ultra runner. In this episode Meghan…

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381: Tierra Redonda Trail Run 1:33:06

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"The beauty of trail running, as massive as some of these distances are, is that they are always so different." James Nalley, John Pipolo, and Nick Allen are trail runners who joined Luis at his Tierra Redonda Trail Run. In this episode, James, John, and Nick chat with Luis about how they got into running, running 100 milers and beyond, finding the…

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380: Zander Chase is Turning Passion Into Purpose 55:42

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"I came across the Wander Project, which is a non-profit organization that helps runners raise funds, raise awareness for a cause close to them through different endurance events." Zander Chase is a runner, a student at Berkely College studying for his MBA in Climate Solutions, and Executive Director of the Wander Project. In this episode, Zander c…

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379: Justin Manning has Mastered the Ceremonies 1:14:26

25d ago1:14:26

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"One of the first lessons that I learned as being a master of ceremonies is to never pass the mic." Justin Manning is a master of ceremonies, NY Mets Host, mainstage MC, sport announcer, and author. In this episode, Justin chats with Luis about bringing the hype, being an announcer, Spartan Races, where he is from, his connection to baseball, how h…

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378: Jeffrey Weiss is Racing Against Time 1:06:34

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"If you really take fitness seriously and you train regularly; you can really reduce the amount of decline you are going to experience." Jeffrey Weiss is an endurance athlete and author of the new book Racing Against Time. In this episode, Jeffrey chats with Luis about how he got started running, the running community in Tel Aviv, learning about ho…

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377: Copper Canyons Endurance Runs 1:16:37

1M ago1:16:37

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"Why it's important for us personally is to share." In this special group episode, Raul Martin, Rae Johnson, Mark Wieneke, Kimberly Miller, Michael Miller, Vincente chat with Luis about their experience in the Copper Canyons, hanging with the Tarahumara, children's race, the structure of the Copper Canyons Endurance Runs, access for hikers, sweat l…

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376: Shannon Dawkins is Helping One Dog at a Time 1:16:58

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"For me the biggest issue is the overpopulation so, we will treat any animals for anything that I do have medications for while we are there." Shannon Dawkins is a veterinarian doctor working with animals down in the Copper Canyons. She founded a non-profit called Compassion Copper Canyon. In this episode Luis chats with Shannon about her work, why…

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375: Jenifer Rishel is Running with Burros 1:15:50

2M ago1:15:50

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"I would love to see the sport grow in northern California and just to get more awareness and participation. I'd love to see more burros get homes." Jenifer Rishel trains mustangs and burros. In this episode, Jenifer chats with Luis about managing wild horses, how she trains them, how to adopt them, her personal running, Burney Mountain 100, Interm…

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374: Run Streakers Are Keeping It Going 1:17:06

2M ago1:17:06

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"When we go run a hundred mile run or a 50k and you get some buckle or award at the end. There is nothing for us to do this. This is all just personal goals." Ursula Hall, Micky Cecil, Ellen Adamo, and Brad Guy are run streakers. A run streaker is someone who runs at least one mile consecutively every day. In this episode, the group chats with Luis…

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373: Rob & Kristin DeCou Visit the Parks 1:28:32

2M ago1:28:32

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"Of the 63 National Parks we've been to 56 and it has been a wild ride, and we have so many stories and it's transformed our family in a lot of different ways." Rob & Kristin DeCou are a married couple with 2 children that set out on an adventure to visit all the National Parks. In this episode, Rob & Kristin chat with Luis about their life togethe…

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372: Brianna Santos Runs Hard and Moms Hard 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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"I do the best I can, but you know, at the end of the day I'm a mom and I'm a runner and I got to do my best to balance that." Brianna Santos is a mom of 7 and a runner. In this episode, Brianna chats with Luis about where to run around Travis Air Force Base, when she started running, how she got into ultras, loving trails, which running podcast sh…

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371: Wesley Van Der Velden Explores California 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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"It was more about just getting out there and seeing how long I could go and how long I could enjoy it and still feel good at the end." Wesley Van Der Velden is a carpenter and runner from Australia. In this episode, Wes chats with Luis about travelling, running, how he came across Luis and BTR, travelling around California in a van, his impression…

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370: Survivors & Heroes Expedition 1:22:38

3M ago1:22:38

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"We know why they did it, but we don't know how they did it. Because once we saw what we saw—and we're like tested ultramarathon athletes—we just kept shaking our heads, like, how did they ever make it? Just sheer desire and will." Bob Crowley, Hal Hall and Tim Twietmeyer are discovering American West tales and trails. Join them as they chat with L…

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369: Seattle Gummy Company Gets Scientific 1:41:13

3M ago1:41:13

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"Every single ingredient we put in there will do something for you good biologically." Seattle Gummy Company (SGC) is a science-first wellness brand specializing in high-performance functional gummies. Backed by over 80 patents, our products deliver targeted benefits—like energy, immunity, recovery, and sleep—using fast-acting, bioavailable formula…

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368: KORIMA HEALTH INITIATIVE Restores Hope to the Tarahumara 1:32:35

3M ago1:32:35

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"When we go down, that's the gift that the Tarahumara give us. That we are one people and we all just have to take care of each other." The Korma Health Initiative mission is to provide compassionate, community-centered healthcare and outreach that respects and integrates the ancestral knowledge and traditions of Rarámuri healers with modern medici…

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367: Jameelah Mujaahid is Indestructible 1:25:21

4M ago1:25:21

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"You're going to go the hard route, and then you are going to be so proud of yourself —that you went that route, and you came out successful." Jameelah Mujaahid is a Mom of 5, Ultrarunner, RD, Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, and Equality 4 All Advocate. In this episode, Jameelah chats with Luis and Karina Powell about her lengthy running care…

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366: Adrian Vigil has Lived the Struggle 1:23:31

4M ago1:23:31

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"I doubt running often. Why am I doing this?" Adrian Vigil is a distance runner, a business owner, and a recovering addict. In this episode, Adrian chats with Luis about how he got into running, running Boulder to Boulder in Colorado, his tough upbringing, his struggle with drug addiction, how an explosion changed his life, being sober for 7 years,…

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365: John Calabrese Keeps Moving Forward 1:10:30

4M ago1:10:30

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"If you're feeling good you should go for it. But if you feel bad come race day and it's not your day, just bow out. Don't get further injured." John Calabrese is a dad, a runner, and a former military serviceman. In this episode, John chats with Luis about his upcoming race called Burning River 100, how he turned his life around, overcoming his ad…

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364: Bryant Shook is Looking to Suffer 1:12:08

4M ago1:12:08

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"I'm capable of suffering but still moving forward." Bryant Shook is a sales rep in the veterinary space and a runner in Southern California. In this episode, Bryant chats with Luis about Back on the Ranch, how that race got him into running, DNF at Cocodona 250, finding the joy in suffering, nutritional mistakes, finally finishing the Cocodona 250…

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363: Joe Hasell Found Running and Faith 1:39:38

5M ago1:39:38

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"I have known this for a long time…running saved my life." Joe Hasell runs a construction company, is an author, and runs. Joe chats with Luis about growing up in the Santa Maria area, how running saved his life, dealing with stress, finding running, finding God, his experience at his first organized run, how he overcomes life issues, drinking, fin…

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362: Jamie Boyle is so Positive 1:20:00

5M ago1:20:00

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"I was sort of the face of positivity during the pandemic for just under a 100,000 people." Jamie Boyle is the Chief Positivity Officer for the Town of Newmarket, Ontario. In this episode, Jamie chats with Luis about how they met at a race in Nicaragua, Born to Run, making toys, Zoom drinking, his job as Chief Positivity Officer, and the importance…

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361: Erik Koenig Island View Endurance Run 1:24:07

5M ago1:24:07

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"It was a good experience. I loved it. My legs were fucking done by 25 miles in, and I was shaking walking up the hill because my legs couldn't take any more beating." Erik Koenig, a former U.S. Army infantryman and accomplished ultramarathoner, is widely respected in the running community for his experience as both a military veteran and elite end…

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360: Scotty Kumer Got That On Vinyl 1:21:49

5M ago1:21:49

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"The Badger 100 is the biggest race we put on. It is the crown jewel of everything that I do, and I look forward to it every year." Scotty Kumer is an attorney, race director, podcast host of Ten Junk Miles, and quite possibly the most painstakingly average runner known to man. He is a co-founder of the Flatlander Ultrarunners in Chicagoland which …

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359: Michael Miller Hosts the Copper Canyons Endurance Run 1:29:11

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"Within their culture, it's much more community based and integrated in sharing and kind of what I have is yours. This is how we survive. We are all one." Michael Miller is the owner and operator of the Copper Canyons Endurance Run In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about the Copper Canyons Endurance Run, Tarahumara people, the culture around…

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358: Carrie Meng Helps Direct the Western States 100 1:12:58

6M ago1:12:58

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"Enjoy it while you're out there and embrace every moment on the course." Carrie Meng is the Assistant Race Director at the Western States 100. In this episode, Carrie chats with Luis about how she became involved with the Western States 100, the structure of Western States, all the media involved in the race, policy changes with regards to crew, h…

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357: Ted Knudsen is Passing Time on Western States 100 1:34:25

6M ago1:34:25

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"The heat out there is just a different beast." Ted Knudsen is the owner of the San Francisco Running Company and passionate trail runner since 1995. Ted has completed the Western States Endurance Run four times and is involved with the WSER lottery and runner tracking for the race. In this episode, Ted chats with Luis about Born to Run, timing and…

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356: Jason Davis & Brian Morrison Crossing the Western States Finish Line 3:02:56

7M ago3:02:56

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"I was dead set on winning the 2006 race almost because I didn't want to embarrass or disappoint Jurek." Jason Davis was the pacer for Brian Morrison at Western States 100. In this dual episode, Luis chats with Jason Davis & Brian Morrison about the Western States 100, Brian describes how a running shoe should fit, his run camps, how he got into ru…

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355: Hayden Hawks Spills the Beans on Western States 100 1:41:36

7M ago1:41:36

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"If I'm not good enough to get a golden ticket to get back into Western States, I'm probably not good enough to win the event. And for me, I want to win the event." Hayden Hawks is a professional ultra runner, coach, and family man with a long list of accomplishments. In this episode, Luis is joined by Michael Salsbury and they chat with Hayden abo…

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354: Shannon Weil Has Buckle Fever 1:21:54

7M ago1:21:54

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"If you want to test your endurance, you go do the Ironman triathlon. But if you want to see the other side of your soul, run the Western States Endurance Run." Shannon Weil is an original co-founder of the Western States 100 and author of a new book entitledUltrarunning's Buckle Fever. In this episode, Luis chats with Shannon about the beginnings …

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353: REPLAY: Michael Miller Copper Canyons Endurance Run 1:15:22

7M ago1:15:22

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"Live simple, be kind, run, keep your connection to the earth, and share." Michael Miller is the owner and operator of the Copper Canyons Endurance Run. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about Micah True also known as Caballo Blanco, the meaning behind the Copper Canyons Run, the Tarahumara people, the culture around the race, having a conne…

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352: REPLAY: Volunteers Make Shit Happen 1:20:17

8M ago1:20:17

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"Volunteering is a great way to get to know people, it's a great way to get inspired. So, I would recommend it to anybody who wants to go to a race but they're nervous because they don't know people. Volunteering you know people instantly. You know them very very well." In this episode, Luis chats with Mara Klassen, Emily O'Rourke, Barb Sims, Jenni…

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351: Ron du Preez is Making Senior Strides 1:03:27

8M ago1:03:27

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"So the main purpose of this is not to draw attention to myself, but to draw attention to encourage people to get out and move." Ron du Preez is a 73-year young man who is planning to walk 50k/day in 50 states in 50 days, with its mission, "to energize and empower everyone, especially those over 65, to engage in physical fitness in a fun and friend…

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350: Born to Run Pre-Event Conversations 2:49:00

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In this special episode of the Road Dog Podcast, Luis chats with folks who are going to be involved with the Born to Run Ultramarathon Extravaganza. The Born to Run Ultra Marathon is a trail run and much, much more. Luis speaks with Rob DeCou, Crystal Morse, Ron du Preez, Tyler Tomasello, Julie Fernandez, Ted Knudsen, Zoey Linnea Chiasson, Hannah C…

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349: Terry Chiplin and the Future of Trail Running 1:26:22

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"If we can share best practices and ways to help change the sport and grow it and evolve into something different than the way it is right now then we can make bigger impact in terms of the ripples in the sport." Terry Chiplin is the founder of the US Trail Running Conference. In this episode, Terry chats with Luis about the south of France, the hi…

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348: The Wirth Family All Place Top Ten at 9 Trails 1:03:17

9M ago1:03:17

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"I'm pacing myself. I got to keep consistent going up these hills and just keep my heart rate and breathing under control because once you get to far pass lactate threshold, it's hard to come back from that." Justin Wirth, Salvador Wirth, and Emery Wirth are a running family from Minnesota. In this episode, the Wirth family chat with Luis about liv…

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347: Rod Farvard Wins the Santa Barbara 9 Trails Race 1:08:28

9M ago1:08:28

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"I think 9 Trails is always kind of been this like, test for me to see where I am at." Rod Farvard is a pro ultra trail runner for Hoka from the Santa Barbara area. In this episode, Rod chats with Luis about the Santa Barbara 9 Trails race, first competing in that race in 2019, how running against the best tested him, how it feels to be looked up t…

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346: Stephan Kesting Journeys 1000 Miles on a Canoe 2:13:07

9M ago2:13:07

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"Well if I do swap here or end up in the drink, then at least my core will remain warm and maybe I'll survive a bit longer." Stephan Kesting is a Canadian firefighter, Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and an endurance canoer. In this episode Stephan chats with Luis about Jiu-Jitsu, the difference between a kayak and a canoe, A 42 day, a 1,000 mile solo journe…

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345: Lindsey Haring & Celia Uribe Say Take a Hike 1:05:18

10M ago1:05:18

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"If there are kids in high school that are showing an interest, or a passion, or want to try something, we absolutely do not want literacy barriers, financial barriers to be an issue. So, we want to be able to be there to assist and make sure they get those opportunities." Lindsey Haring & Celia Uribe are a partner and board member of PEAK. In this…

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344: Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Sees The Outdoors 1:13:46

10M ago1:13:46

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"We know that you are trained as a journalist, you're trained as a more documentary style photographer so whatever you see out there capture it." Taylor McKenzie Gerlach is a writer, photographer, runner, rock climber, and outdoor enthusiast based in Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Taylor chats with Luis about the outdoor industry in the Paci…

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343: Carmen Mata Investigates Ultramarathons 1:02:22

10M ago1:02:22

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"I don't know if I'd do a 100 miler again. I don't know." Carmen Mata is a distance runner and a financial investigator. In this episode, Carmen chats with Luis about her job, living with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, her experience at Born to Run, her ultramarathon support crew, and what to look out for if someone is laundering mo…

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342: Alison Cebulla is on a Digital Nomad Journey 1:16:24

11M ago1:16:24

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"You can actually just do whatever makes you feel the most joyful. You can. You have permission. You are going to feel so good." Alison Cebulla has a running business called Kind Warrior. Kind Warrior is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, compassion for all living beings, and the transformative power of healing personal and histor…

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341: Ann Thompson is Getting Artsy with Luis 1:54:39

11M ago1:54:39

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"The people that are members of the Mural Society are amazing. They do everything that they do because of the love of their community." Ann Thompson is the art curator of murals for the Lompoc Mural Society. In this episode, Ann chats with Luis about the history of art in Lompoc California, all the beautiful murals around town, how they met, why ar…

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340: Steve Mackel is Going the Distance Efficiently 1:09:46

11M ago1:09:46

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"When you're doing long distance it's about efficiency. You only have so much energy. You can only store so many carbs." Steve Mackel is a marathon running coach out of Los Angeles. In this episode, Steve chats with Luis about how they met, Born to Run Ultramarathon, dealing with the Los Angeles fires, how he got his start as a running coach, incor…

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339: Robin Greenfield is Living Simply and Sustainably 1:10:45

11M ago1:10:45

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"14 years ago, I set out to radically transform my life. To live in a way where my actions where in alignment with my beliefs, to overcome my hypocrisy, and instead actually be who I really wanted to be." Robin Greenfield is on a life journey to transform himself. Robin is a truth seeker, activist, and social reformer. In this episode, Robin chats …

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338: Meghan Hicks of iRunFar 1:19:25

11M ago1:19:25

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"I would say stage racing is probably my greatest love in ultrarunning in trail running because of the way that it lets you use your sport to move through environments and in places and really have these intimate experiences through running." Meghan Hicks is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar. iRunFar.com provides you with the best possible information…

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337: Luis Goes Deep into the Copper Canyons 1:18:57

12M ago1:18:57

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In this special on the road episode of the Road Dog Podcast, Luis finds himself deep in the Copper Canyons with the Tarahumara Indians. Listen in as Luis interacts with locals, witnesses a local running game called Rarájipari, records musicians, and gets in way over his head. Rarájipari is a running game played by the Tarahumara (also known as the …

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336: Amy Clark on Ultra Running Magazine 58:48

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"It really is about the experience and I think that all of us want to read about the runner, the pacer, the crew member, a volunteer, what their experiencing in the moment during that race and so the details, the emotions, everything that you could put on to paper so that somebody else could feel those emotions as they are reading the race report."…

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335 Randall & Roslyn Braun are Marking the Future of Racecourses 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

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"Everything we do has an impact and so everything we can do to make this world better off is in everybody's best interest." Randall & Roslyn Braun own and operate Route Arrows which is a racecourse marking business. In this episode, Randall & Roslyn chat with Luis about route making racecourses, the importance of color markers, products they have i…

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334: Dr. Sarah Groman's Endurance for Physical Therapy 1:16:37

1y ago1:16:37

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"The evidence of exercise as a factor for someone's longevity is irrefutable at this point. We know that. We understand that. Not only for physical being but also the mental and the emotional being as well." Dr. Sarah Groman is a Doctor of physical therapy and also works for a remote coaching company called Mountain Endurance Team. In this episode,…