Dr. Nick Tiller brings his UltraRunning Magazine column, "Ask the Physiologist" to the podcast with host Scotty Sandow. Answering questions from our readers, Dr. Tiller gets to the heart of ultrarunning by offering up advice about training during an illness, what works and what doesn't when it comes to boosting your running routine, heart health, sodium intake, NSAIDs and much more.

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What does it take to run 340 miles solo with one leg? In this episode, we’re joined by Jacky Hunt-Broesma, a cancer survivor, amputee and trailblazing ultrarunner who just conquered The Speed Project. From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Jacky’s odyssey wasn’t just a test of physical endurance—it was a revolt against impossibility.

Host Scotty Sandow talks with Jacky as she recounts battling pain, navigating lonely terrain and even dodging reckless drivers on her six-day trek through the Mojave Desert. Jacky also unveils her next audacious quest which will be a mission to combat human trafficking and prove that no challenge is too vast when purpose fuels your stride.

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In January 2025, Lucy Gossage made headlines as the overall female winner of the Montane Winter Spine Race in Britain, a grueling 268-mile ultramarathon that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. Not only did she win, but she smashed her time from the previous year by nearly 19 hours—a staggering improvement that speaks volumes about her determination and skill.
 Episode highlights:

• Transitioning from Ironman professional athlete to ultramarathons
• Ultrarunning origin story
• The importance of a strong mindset
• Winter Spine Race recap
• Helping cancer patients through running

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