Episodes

  • Erik K.

    Erik K.
    Mar 10 2025

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    In this episode, I talk with Erik Koenig, a husband and father, Army veteran, and ultra runner, who shares his experiences, emphasizing the importance of mental strength and community support in overcoming challenges. Erik opens up and talks about his personal journey from addiction and trauma to sobriety and a passion for running, highlighting how it has transformed his life and helped him cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

    We also talk about one of my favorite subjects, the HURT 100. Erik is a two-time finisher of the race and shares his experiences. We also talk race directing, something Erik is doing for the first time with a race he is starting in Southern California.

    *THIS EPISODE INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING, PLEASE CONSIDER REACHING OUT FOR SUPPORT. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, AND HELP IS AVAILABLE. IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT A CRISIS HELPLINE IN YOUR AREA. N THE U.S., YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT 988 TO REACH THE SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHILE LISTENING.
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Morgan L.

    Morgan L.
    Feb 28 2025

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    Morgan finished his first 100 mile ultramarathon in Jan. of 2025, completing the demanding HURT 100. We talk his path to running ultras, his race experience at HURT, as well as what makes ultra running so special.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Nate D.

    Nate D.
    Feb 3 2025

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    Nate is a school counselor, an officer in the Coast Guard Reserves, a veteran lifeguard, and single father who has an impressive running resume. He is the 2022 Ultra Signup Most Time Spent Racing winner as well as a 2x finisher of the Triple Crown of 200 mile races.

    We talk about his journey into ultra marathons, balancing training, and the importance of mental health. I really enjoyed this one and I know you will too.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • My Road to the 2025 HURT 100

    My Road to the 2025 HURT 100
    Jan 29 2025

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    After three lottery attempts, I was selected to run the 2025 HURT 100 that took place on 18-19 January. The race was an incredible experience! In this episode, I share my journey to get to the start line and eventually the finish line.
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    42 mins
  • Francisco C.

    Francisco C.
    Jun 10 2024

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    Francisco is a photographer, artist, and muralist living in Northern California. A week prior to this conversation, Francisco attempted his first ultra trail race. We talk prep (he signed up two months before the race!), the challenge of being a minority in a predominantly white sport, as well as so much more. This was a good one!
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Jake P.

    Jake P.
    May 27 2024

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    I really enjoyed this conversation with Jake. He is relatively early in his endurance sports career. He has completed a couple of ultra distance events, including a self supported 31 hour, winter run to celebrate his 31st birthday. He shares how he balances his passion for running with spending time with his wife and three young kids. We conclude ur conversation with his story of delivering one of his children in the car on the way to the hospital.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Sergio F.

    Sergio F.
    May 13 2024

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    I sat down with Sergio Florian, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and endurance athlete. He has his own clinic on the island of Oahu called Wellness, Nuero and SCI where he and his team are dedicated to treating and training those suffering from neurological and spinal cord conditions.
    He is a three time finisher of the HURT 100, to include a second overall finish in 2022. He had held the FKT for circumnavigating the island of Oahu until losing the title in late 2023.
    We talk training, shoe preferences, the rescue of Stevie the dog, and so much more. It was an honor to sit down with Sergio. I hope you guys enjoy the conversation as much as I did!
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Amber W.

    Amber W.
    Apr 29 2024

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    This episode is a conversation with my spouse of 16 years, Amber. We talk what it means to be a runner, the challenges she faces with her current health, and her first marathon experience.

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    48 mins