This episode has everything — elite racing, wild controversy, and one of the rawest interviews we’ve ever done.Trail-runner Kilian Korth joins us fresh off his Moab 240 victory to unpack his Triple Crown sweep, insane weather, and how he handled 28 miles of mud on destroyed feet.

Jake Kilgore relives his Kodiak 100 age category win that locked a direct UTMB entry, and the guys tackle the internet drama over their now-infamous “Here for the Men’s Meet” shirt.If you love trail running, dark humor, and real conversations about racing, community, and mindset — this is your episode.

Timestamps:00:00 – The “Here for the Men’s Meet” ControversyJake & Mick open with the viral shirt backlash — humor, misunderstanding, and how sarcasm dies on Instagram.03:20 – Welcome Back to The Next Aid StationThe hosts kick off another Tuesday episode and dive straight into recovery talk and sore-quads confessions.07:00 – The Moab 240 & Triple Crown BreakdownSetting the stage: Kilian Korth’s win, the brutal conditions, and what makes Moab different from every other 200-miler.08:10 – LIVE Call with Kilian KorthFresh off his Moab 240 victory, Kilian joins the show to unpack mud, misery, and mindset in his hardest race ever.14:00 – The Brody Leven ControversyWas he pulled too early? Kilian reacts to the drama at mile 54 and gives his take on race-director decisions.17:00 – Racing Through the Mud & Mental BattlesKilian’s raw account of the rain, exhaustion, and the mental fight that defined his Triple Crown sweep.20:00 – Aid-Station Strategy & Sleep ScienceHow Kilian managed foot pain, minimal rest, and elite-level efficiency — plus why a good crew can change everything.22:00 – What’s Next for Kilian KorthWhy he’s taking an off-season and processing the spotlight after the biggest win of his career.24:00 – Post-Interview ReactionsJake, Mick & Scott debrief the conversation, reveal behind-the-scenes footage, and tease Kilian’s documentary.30:00 – Trail Running News Round-UpCourtney Dauwalter’s road-marathon debut, Truett’s 2:25 at St. George, Connor Mantz’s new American record — full breakdown.38:00 – The “Here for the Men’s Meet” BacklashWhy some people lost their minds over a joke tee, the meaning behind it, and how the guys plan to win skeptics over.47:00 – Kodiak 100 Recap 🏔️Jake’s full race story: training, strategy, near-perfect execution, and taking the 45-49 age-group crown (again).1:03:00 – Critical Gear Decisions That Won the RacePoles or no poles? Bladder or flasks? The tiny choices that made hours of difference.1:33:00 – Post-Race Reflection & UTMB Direct EntryEarning a UTMB spot, what it really means, and the plan heading into 2026.1:45:00 – Off-Season, Goals & Closing BanterJake on recovery mode, Mick’s Javelina prep, and the team’s next adventures.

🏆 “He ran through a storm — and came out a champion.”When freezing rain, 40 mph wind, and mud hit DC Peaks 50, Eli White didn’t just survive — he thrived. The Salt Lake Running Company athlete takes us behind the scenes of his shocking 2025 victory, sharing how he trained, fueled, and battled for the win on one of the toughest ultramarathon days ever.In this episode of The Next Aid Station, hosts Jake Kilgore and Mick “Lucky Pierre” dive deep into Eli’s mindset, gear choices, and wildest race moments — including how a mid-race fall, caffeine boost, and strategic moves sealed his win.Whether you’re training for your first ultra or chasing a 100-mile PR, this episode is a masterclass in racing smart under pressure.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Winner IntroductionEli White joins the pod fresh off his DC Peaks 50 victory — and “People’s Choice” favorite.01:00 – Betting on the Podium: Who Called It Right?The hosts break down their pre-race picks and how the stormy day reshaped the results.02:30 – Eli’s Journey: From Biology Professor to Running ProHow Eli went from teaching science to managing Salt Lake Running Company — and why it changed his life.04:45 – Why He Signed Up Last Minute for DC Peaks 50What pushed Eli to finally register just two weeks before race day.06:15 – Race Day Chaos: The Storm, the Course, and Staying AliveHow he planned his splits in the middle of unpredictable weather.08:00 – The Turning Point: When Eli Took the LeadA deep dive into his mid-race battle with Matt — and how a caffeine gel and rain jacket swap changed everything.12:20 – The Chase: Passing Matt and Building the GapEli explains exactly where and how he made his move through North Canyon’s smooth trails.15:10 – The Muddy Showdown at SummerwoodThe out-and-back moment that sealed the win — and what it’s like seeing your competition mid-race.18:00 – The Wild Finish Line CelebrationInside Eli’s “home run” finish and what made this stormy race so unforgettable.19:10 – Race Weekend Decisions: Saturday or Sunday?Eli breaks down how runners voted and why he preferred running through the rain.21:30 – Battling the Weather: Wind, Rain, and Survival ModeRunning through freezing wind, soaked trails, and mental toughness at its peak.25:00 – Shoe Talk: What Carried Him to VictoryThe surprising shoe choice that helped him win — and a mini gear chat with Jake & Mick.29:00 – Inside the Salt Lake “JV Team”Meet the crew behind Utah’s rising trail runners — and the inside jokes that power them.30:00 – Bear 100: Redemption Story in the MakingEli’s unfinished business at Bear 100 and how he plans to come back stronger.33:00 – Taper Tips & Pre-Race MindsetEli’s philosophy on tapering, training, and keeping your legs fresh.39:00 – Future Goals & Marathon SpeedFrom a 2:31 marathon to mountain ultras — what’s next for Eli White.41:00 – Closing Thoughts: Lessons from the StormThe mindset, preparation, and grit behind one of the gnarliest DC Peaks finishes ever.

🏔️ “I didn’t even know I won until I sat down.”In this episode of The Next Aid Station, we sit down with Ashley Moline, the women’s DC Peaks 50 champion, to relive the storm, mud, lightning, and chaos that defined this year’s race.Ashley shares how she outlasted freezing rain, thunder, and slippery descents to not only finish — but beat her time from last year and take 1st place overall female. From mental grit to gear hacks, this episode dives deep into what it takes to stay composed (and warm) when everything around you is falling apart.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to the Next Aid StationMeet Wisconsin native and DC Peaks 50 winner, Ashley Moline01:00 – Cold Hands, Warm Heart (and a Bear Tag?)Ashley’s family crew, hand warmers, and the hilarious “bear tag” misunderstanding02:10 – Beating Her Time Despite a StormHow Ashley ran faster than last year — even with a new, wetter course03:30 – Running Through Shin-Deep MudAt what point do you stop avoiding puddles? (Hint: 35 miles in)05:10 – Staying Warm While Everyone Else FrozeHand warmers, glove swaps, and the gear choices that saved her race08:00 – “Wait… I’m in First?”Ashley realizes mid-race she might actually be winning11:00 – Crossing the Finish Line Without Knowing She WonHer shock at finding out she took first place overall female14:15 – Why She Had to FinishThe powerful mental drive behind her “A race” of the year15:40 – Choosing to Race in the StormAshley picked Saturday — and embraced the chaos16:45 – From 55K to 50 Miles to… 100?Will she take on the Bear 100 next?20:00 – How Coaching Changed Her RunningTraining smarter (not harder) and becoming a coach herself24:00 – From Wisconsin to UtahWhy she stayed after PT school and found her mountain home25:40 – Behind the Scenes of the DC Peaks StormRace directors discuss reroutes, safety calls, and chaos management27:00 – Lightning, Thunder & Laughing Through ItWhat it’s like running under a storm that lights up the whole sky31:00 – How She’d Improve the RaceHer feedback on course markings and the volunteer experience32:00 – Why the Volunteers Deserve a MedalShoutout to the real heroes who stood in the cold for hours34:00 – Will the Race Date Move Next Year?The team debates running before or after Bear 10041:30 – What’s Next for Ashley MolineBear 100, recovery, and her next mountain adventureWhat you’ll hear: • How Ashley conquered the storm everyone feared • The mental shift from third place to first overall • Her training and coaching philosophy for ultrarunners • Hilarious race-day stories (bear tags, lightning, and mud baths) • Inside look at how the DC Peaks team managed chaos mid-stormIf you’re an ultrarunner, endurance athlete, or just love stories of grit, humor, and community — this one’s for you.💬 Drop a comment with your favorite moment or storm story.📲 Subscribe for more epic race recaps & ultrarunning interviews.🎧 Listen to The Next Aid Station on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.Keywords:DC Peaks 50, ultramarathon, trail running podcast, storm race, women’s ultrarunning, DC Peaks recap, Ashley Moline, ultra runner interview, endurance athlete mindset, Bear 100 training

The 2025 DC Peaks 50 was one for the history books — the wettest race day in Utah since 1901.Jake and Mick break down the chaos, heartbreak, and triumph from the most brutal DC Peaks ever. From record-breaking rain to hypothermic runners, course controversies, and behind-the-scenes decisions that saved the race — this episode is a raw, hilarious, and brutally honest look inside what really happens when nature decides to fight back.🌧️ Topics include: • Record-setting rain & race-day chaos • The DNF and aid station controversy • Emotional behind-the-scenes race directing • What went wrong, what went right, and what’s changing next year • How the community came together through absolute madnessTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – The Storm of the Century: DC Peaks Recap Begins01:05 – “I’d rather run it than race direct” – The chaos behind the scenes03:00 – Record-breaking rain: The wettest day in Salt Lake since 190104:08 – Finally! The best-marked course ever (after last year’s bib disaster)05:14 – Runners getting lost, DNF stories, and hypothermic drops06:16 – Stats that shocked everyone: Record signups & finish rates08:07 – Would anyone have finished a 100-miler in that weather?09:34 – Battle cries in the storm: “Bring it!” moments on course10:10 – Scott’s DNF story: freezing, shaking, and choosing to call it12:09 – Aid station chaos and family takeover at Zig Zag13:33 – Parking nightmares and single-lane gridlock stories15:16 – Crew access debate: Should races go full UTMB-style?17:56 – Keeping the community vibe alive—without the red tape20:01 – Weather gone wild: 2025 joins the list of ultra races from hell22:08 – Elite interviews coming soon (Eli White & Ashley Molina)23:41 – Course controversy: Runners skipping aid stations26:06 – The DQ debate: When skipping an aid station meets survival mode30:15 – Chaos at the finish line: hypothermia, missed podium photos, and soup triage35:28 – The “Master Debate”: Should we have moved race day to Sunday?37:09 – Why the race stayed Saturday—and why that was the right call40:15 – The alternate course that humbled everyone42:02 – The angry runner dilemma: “This isn’t what I signed up for!”43:20 – Ultra culture check: Adapting when things go wrong44:00 – Refunds, reroutes, and why race directing doesn’t pay45:29 – What people don’t understand about small races46:07 – Why the OG course would’ve been dangerous48:12 – Volunteers, lightning, and near whiteout conditions49:36 – The new idea: Spring DC Peaks on the alternate route51:29 – Could we add a second race every year?55:40 – Top 10 rapid-fire questions for 2025 recap56:24 – The biggest improvement from last year’s race58:57 – Best decisions, worst calls, and mid-race audibles1:04:10 – Hand warmers, towels, and hypothermia lessons learned1:09:04 – Biggest disappointments: Entitled runners & weather whiners1:13:01 – Should DC Peaks move to September? The great debate1:17:00 – Owning October: Why the first weekend is part of the brand1:21:00 – The Barkley comparison: Loving the suffering (or not)1:25:03 – If we could do it over again…1:29:59 – The oldest finisher: The toughest woman on the mountain1:31:29 – Changes for 2026: Gear checks, rules, and new course ideas1:34:13 – Could DC Peaks add a marathon or a 100-miler?1:38:18 – Volunteers who went above and beyond1:41:15 – Final thoughts: gratitude, recovery, and what’s next👇 Subscribe for more raw trail stories, ultra recaps, and behind-the-scenes looks into the sport.#trailrunning #ultrarunning #DCPeaks50 #trailracing #runningpodcast #ultramarathon #mountainrunning #racefail #raceprep #rainraces #runcommunity

In this episode, Jake and Mick sit down with Sarah Humble, fresh off her wins at the White Pine 50 and Bear 100. Sarah shares her journey from high school cross-country to dominating ultramarathons, how quitting her job led to a breakthrough summer of training in Europe, and what it really takes to race at the highest level.We also dive into: • The Appalachian Trail FKT controversy and fairness in records • Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – who’s the true GOAT? • Mammoth 200 recap, Fantasy Trail Running, and Jim Walmsley’s dominance • DC Peaks 50 predictions (men’s and women’s race previews!) • Sarah’s mindset and strategy that led to her 21-hour Bear 100 win • What’s next: preparing for the Black Canyon 100K🔥 Whether you’re a trail runner, ultrarunning fan, or just love stories of grit and endurance, this episode delivers hot takes, deep insights, and plenty of laughs.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Opening Banter & Predictions00:36 – Introducing Sarah Humble: White Pine & Bear 100 Champion02:09 – Stories from Racing Against Sarah04:07 – Dropping Poles & Racing Strategy05:22 – Sarah Quits Job for Running + Summer in Europe07:07 – Swiss Canyon Trail & Competing Internationally07:53 – High School Running Background & Lessons Learned09:18 – From Average 5K to Ultramarathon Beast11:17 – Pre-Race Talk: Dixie Pigs, Mammoth, & Bear 10012:15 – Appalachian Trail FKT Controversy14:21 – Debating Trans Inclusion in FKTs18:49 – Sarah’s 21-Hour Bear 100 Victory Story21:04 – Hot Takes on Records & Recognition23:17 – Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – Who’s the GOAT?25:36 – Kilian Jornet, Jim Walmsley & Trail Running Legends27:20 – Fantasy Trail Running & Mammoth 200 Results33:13 – Behind the Scenes of Mammoth 200: Pacing & Mind Games36:20 – Sarah’s Race Strategy at Bear 10038:01 – Battling Competitors in the Final Miles41:28 – Women’s-Only Broadcast Debate in Trail Running43:55 – Livestreams, Commentary & Growing the Sport47:14 – What It Takes to Run a Race Livestream55:55 – Previewing DC Peaks 50: Weather Worries59:16 – Women’s Race Preview – Sydney Park, Natalie Nicholson, Astrid Lindgren01:07:08 – Podium Predictions for the Women’s 50-Miler01:17:08 – Men’s Race Preview – Hammond, White, Gonzalez, Robinson01:27:08 – Men’s Podium Predictions & Times01:32:30 – Could a Woman Podium Overall?01:37:07 – Grant Running for Jarrett: Racing for a Cause01:39:51 – Sarah’s Next Big Race: Black Canyon 100K01:40:56 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off👉 If you enjoy this, subscribe to the channel, drop a comment, and share with your running crew!🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kACcBFHv166q1Csg07CTB?si=LUFiKQRVQ5m5n5ewy7KswA#TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #Bear100 #DCpeaks #SarahHumble #BlackCanyon100K #NextAidStation

🚨 Race Week is Here! 🚨The ultimate pre-race briefing for the DC Peaks ultramarathon is LIVE. Race directors Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison break down everything you need to know before race day: weather plans, course updates, drop bag rules, aid station food, cutoffs, shuttles, and more.Whether you’re running the 25K, 55K, or 50 Mile, this is your complete guide to staying prepared and having the best race possible.In this episode:✅ Weather plans (Plan A, B & C)✅ Packet pickup info & location✅ Drop bag details (and how to keep them dry)✅ Course markings & GPS files✅ Aid station nutrition (yes, there’s pizza & pancakes!)✅ Early start, pacers, and shuttles✅ Finish line party: food, music, swag & recoveryWe also share community stories, race dedications, and a special fundraiser for Jared, a 6-year-old battling cancer.https://hopecam.networkforgood.com/projects/258982-grant-milch-50-miler-for-hopecam👉 Don’t forget: • Subscribe to this channel for more race updates & trail running content • Hit like & share this with your crew • Follow us on Instagram for live race-day updates • Listen on Spotify for the full podcast experience

Jake and Mick dive into ultrarunning chaos in this episode, recapping the Mammoth Trail Fest and previewing the Bear 100 showdown between Zach Garner and Chepé, while also tackling hot topics like Karl Malone’s resurfaced scandal, doping debates, and cancel culture in sports. They break down training for DC Peaks and 200-mile races, the viral Karl Malone TikTok that lit up social media, and drama from the Track & Field Worlds, including Sydney McLaughlin’s dominance and Cole Hocker’s wild DQ-to-victory story. The conversation shifts to Mammoth Trail Fest highlights, Coleman Craigin’s breakout performance, prize money debates, and UTMB’s growing influence before heading into bold predictions for the Bear 100, the Sarah-dominated women’s field, and a Worlds preview featuring Caleb Olson, Jim Walmsley, and Francesco Puppi. The episode wraps up with fueling mistakes, listener shoutouts, and plenty of laughs.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: Disney trip, kombucha, & chaos 😂01:00 – Welcome back! Jake, Mick & Scott kick things off02:00 – Training fatigue & DC Peaks prep 🏔️04:30 – Strides, cross-country advice & Christian Allen shoutout06:30 – Back-to-back marathons & Strava dark mode07:30 – NBA tangent: Karl Malone scandal resurfaces12:00 – Wild debate: age gaps, teachers, & “Romeo & Juliet laws”15:00 – Karl Malone lawsuit, child support & out-of-court settlement 😳20:00 – Viral TikTok video: “He needs to be under the jail”22:00 – Cancel culture, Jimmy Kimmel & politics in sports26:00 – DOJ conspiracies, text messages & true crime vibes29:30 – Track & Field Worlds: Sydney McLaughlin & juiced East Germans 🏃‍♀️33:00 – Bruce Jenner comparisons & doping in the 80s37:00 – Cole Hocker DQ drama + insane comeback 🏆39:30 – Finally: Mammoth Trail Fest recap & growth42:00 – Tim Tollefson, Hillary Allen & Mammoth 200 launch45:30 – Coleman Craigin breakout & Hoka sponsorship predictions50:00 – Kodiak as a UTMB Major: auto entries explained55:00 – Mammoth 200: low turnout & timing issues58:00 – Prize money, live stream & hype for 2025 💰01:06:00 – Fantasy Free Trail picks: Jimmy Elam, Max Joseph & more01:10:00 – Women’s showdown: Tara Dower vs Rachel Drake 🔥01:16:00 – Training mistakes: 21 miles, no water, no pack 😅01:20:00 – Airbnb drama & race logistics01:25:00 – Bear 100 preview: Zach Garner vs Chappie showdown 🐻01:30:00 – The “Sarah takeover”: 5 out of 6 female winners named Sarah01:35:00 – Can Chepe pull off the Wasatch/Bear double?01:40:00 – Zach Garner’s course record & expectations01:46:00 – Worlds preview: Caleb Olson, Jim Walmsley & Francesco Puppi 🌍01:53:00 – Fueling mistakes, mental toughness & “Mamba mentality”01:57:00 – Fantasy Free Trail: short & long trail picks02:01:00 – Listener shoutouts: Irish D, Rush Limbaugh vibes & Mediocre Amateur fans02:05:00 – Wrap-up: DC Peaks next week!👉 Don’t miss weekly trail & ultra chaos — hit SUBSCRIBE!👥 Share this with your running crew!Keywords (SEO): Mammoth Trail Fest 2025, Mammoth 200 recap, Bear 100 preview, Zach Garner ultrarunning, Chappie Bear 100, Karl Malone scandal 2025, UTMB 2025 major, Coleman Craigin Hoka, Francesco Puppi Worlds, Caleb Olson trail running, Jim Walmsley Worlds

Jake, Mick, and special guest Danny Bryson (Mediocre Amateur) dive into ultrarunning chaos in this episode, mixing race recaps with wild tangents and big debates. They break down Jesse Rich’s breakout Run Rabbit Run win 🏔️, Danny’s hilarious stories of Survivor auditions, Shark Tank near-misses, and even prison, plus the origins of Mediocre Amateur and his terrifying climb of the Matterhorn. The crew discusses the National Park crackdown on FKTs and illegal filming rules, why Kilimanjaro and the Seven Summits might be overrated, and the insanity of the TOR des Géants: 200 miles and 80k of vert with no sleep. They also touch on Kilian Jornet’s ambitious new FKT project, the absurd Guinness LEGO run 😂, and dive deep into Joyline’s doping scandal and the PED debate in ultras 🚨, before wrapping with an I’m Tough 100 preview and listener Q&A.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: signing up for Wasatch 100 with zero trail shoes 😅00:20 – Welcome back! Danny Bryson joins the pod 🎙️02:00 – Survivor auditions, Shark Tank near-miss & prison stories06:30 – “Mr. Almost”: the royalty of near misses09:30 – Jesse Rich’s breakout win at Run Rabbit Run 🏔️11:00 – The mystery of the “six-seven” chant12:30 – Brutal training runs with future champions14:00 – Jesse Rich: coach, nutritionist & DC Peaks finish line guest16:30 – Mediocre Amateur origins: from failed TV show to YouTube success19:30 – Climbing Matterhorn & terrifying GoPro footage 🧗‍♂️22:30 – National Park rules, illegal FKTs & filming crackdowns26:00 – Kilimanjaro letdowns & why Seven Summits isn’t worth it30:00 – Life behind Mediocre Amateur: ranch work, plumbing & YouTube grind33:00 – Tour du Mont Blanc fastpack disaster (locked huts, 50-mile day)34:00 – Wild news tangent: Utah political protester & “pants down” arrests 😳39:00 – Oracle’s Larry Ellison makes $100B in a single day 💰41:00 – Would you go to Mars if Elon made it possible? 🚀47:00 – Joyline’s doping scandal & Salomon fallout 🚨52:00 – Should ultras allow doping? The “Dope Olympics” debate57:00 – TOR des Géants recap: 200 miles, 80k vert, no sleep01:03:00 – Nepali runner does 435 miles, then TOR a week later 🤯01:05:00 – Mileage vs vert: what really breaks runners?01:09:00 – Kilian Jornet’s insane new FKT project01:13:00 – Guinness World Record: barefoot 100m over LEGOs 😂01:15:00 – YouTube craft: music choices, editing & standing out01:17:30 – I’m Tough 100 recap & listener question shoutout01:21:00 – AI audiobook hack: turning podcast audio into narration 🎧01:27:00 – Race preview: Carl Meltzer, Trevor Fuchs & I’m Tough lineup01:30:00 – Long unsupported stretches & survival tips for McCall, Idaho01:34:00 – Wrapping up with laughs, comments & shoutouts ❤️