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In this episode of the Hurricane 100K Runner Profile & Runner Education Series, we sit down with Rabid Raccoon 100 champion Alex Minor to discuss his remarkable performance of 15:42:57 for 100 miles—an average pace of 9:22 per mile. Alex shares his approach to training, racing by heart rate, aerobic threshold development, nutrition, hydration, and race-day execution. We explore how he was able...

The Allegheny Trail FKT Project In this episode of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Education and Runner Profile Series, we sit down with one of West Virginia’s toughest and most inspiring endurance athletes — Donnie Orr. Donnie is a chef, certified dietary manager, UESCA certified ultrarunning coach, mountain biker, and ultrarunner from Fairmont, West Virginia. Together, Matt and Donnie dive into D...

In this special Christmas edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Podcast Series, we sit down with Leslie Starnes , John, and Cody (aka the Fairy Snow Ninja, JB, and the Hall of Famer) to unpack one of the most legendary ultra races in the country — the Hellgate 100K. Fresh off the 23rd running of Hellgate, the group talks expectations vs. reality, tight cutoffs, runnable fatigue, frozen tears, lost gl...

This edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Educationseries brings in Bryant Baker — founder and race director of Rim to River Endurance Company, the force behind the wildly popular and beloved trail races in the New River Gorge: the Rim to River 100 , Cabin Fever 50K , and Falling Water 100K . Bryant is a rock climber, river guide, ultrarunner, anddirector of white water operations at ACE Adve...

A champion's interview! Fresh off making history as the first American to win TDS in Chamonix, Careth Arnold came to Hurricane, West Virginia, and added another victory to her résumé — the 2025 Hurricane Hundred K women’s champion and course record holder. In this episode of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile series, Careth shares her journey from France to Hurricane, West Virginia just we...

In this episode of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series, we sit down with Caleb Bowen for his champion's interview just days after being crowned 2025 Hurricane Hundred K Champion and setting a course record with a blistering time of 8:06:07. Caleb is the head cross country coach at Marshall University, and one of the top ultrarunners on the East Coast. Caleb shares how he came back fr...

In this special episode, we sit down with Dan Green and John Baldwin to unpack their unforgettable experiences at the 2025 Western States 100 . Dan placed 16th overall just six weeks after winning Cocodona 250, running with heart and nothing to lose. John fulfilled a decade-long dream with a sub-24-hour finish, making the most of his hard-earned entry with his crew by his side. We talk heat, hydra...

From cruising around in a classic Buick LeSabre to toeing the line at some of the most iconic ultras on the East Coast, Aaron “Butch” Slabach has quietly become one of the region’s most consistent and respected endurance athletes. We talk about his early start at the Kanawha Trace 50K at just 17 years old, a big win at Highlands Sky, and throwing down at races steeped in East Coast trail tradition...

In this episode, we dive into the grit, strategy, and soul of the 2025 Tahoe 200. Isaac “Stone Cold Trail Killer” Wait returns for his fifth appearance on the podcast and digs into a remarkable performance, finishing in 81:14:21, a full six hours faster than his 2023 time. He walks us through how the race unfolded, how his strategy evolved, what role his crew played, and the key moments that defin...

Ultrarunner. Trauma nurse. Soccer player. Las Vegas native. Maia Detmer brings grit, grace, and serious mileage to every start line. With 98 races on Ultrasignup and 44 podium finishes , she’s tackled iconic events like Cocodona 250 , Leadville 100 , Western States , and Barkley Fall Classic —and even traveled to New Zealand for Tarawera. A proud member of the Aravaipa Racing Team and an UltrAspir...

In this episode, we’re talking with Rachel Doxey, a runner who’s all about the joy, family, and bringing a whole lot of energy to the trails. Rachel has a unique background—she’s got experience in dance, lacrosse, and triathlon before finding her way to trail running. We discuss how she transitioned from accidentally running a marathon (and qualifying for Boston) to winning her first 50 K, and mak...

Careth Arnold: From Bangkok to the Big Leagues of Ultrarunning In this episode, we sit down with Careth Arnold , an Altra-sponsored ultrarunner whose path into the sport is anything but typical. Born in Bangkok and now living in Paonia, Colorado, Careth shares how her background in fine arts, life as a mother of two, and deep love for the trails fuel her approach to racing, family, and balance. We...

Join us for a special live event replay with Dan Green, fresh off his incredible Cocodona 250 win—where he shattered the course record by over an hour on a longer course! Hear the raw, unfiltered stories from Dan and his Dream Team Crew as they relive the highs, lows, laughs, and sleep-deprived miles of this legendary race. Hosted at The Bridge Bistro & Cafe in Hurricane, WV, this standing-roo...

In this episode, we’re joined by the rest of Dan Green’s Dream Team Crew — Danny Hayes, Logan Kerby, and Dave Fowler —the crew behind the scenes (and on the trail) of Dan’s epic Cocodona 250 victory. From crewing mishaps to trailside saves, pacing through the heat and darkness to the now-legendary Bottle Gate , these guys brought grit, humor, and heart to every mile. Part sherpa, part motivator, a...

Podcast Episode: Big Brother, Big Miles – Fred Green Crewing and Pacing Dan at Cocodona 250 In this special episode, we sit down with Fred Green , big brother to Cocodona 250 champion Dan Green , to hear what it was like crewing, supporting, and ultimately pacing his little brother through the final stretch of his record setting finish. Fred shares the behind-the-scenes highs and lows of the 250+...

What if stepping into the wild could bring you closer to who you really are? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Reed and Valerie Hart of Wonder and Grow to explore the inspiration behind the Wild Edge Retreat: An Experience of Growth and Grit. It's happening August 7–10 at Experience Learning, Spruce Knob, WV. This isn't your average retreat—it's an off-grid, immersive journey into nature, sti...

What does it take to run 250 miles through the Arizona desert ? We sat down with Dan Green and his all-star crew — Ryan “The Original Rambo” Ramsby and Isaac “Stone Cold Trail Killer” Waite — to find out. In this episode, we talk: ✅ Training for heat, sleep deprivation, and 250 miles of suffering ✅ Crew logistics, spreadsheets, and what really goes down behind the scenes ✅ Personal motivations,...

We're back for another edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile and Education Series with West Virginian, Anne Tisdell. We sat down with Anne — ultrarunner, coach, and fresh off her WIN at the Arizona Monster 300 — to talk all things endurance, mindset, and the wild journey of running 300+ miles through the desert 🌵🏔️ From race-day highs and gritty lows to coaching insights and what...

Join us for an exciting edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Education and Profile Series! We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Ron Otterstetter from the University of Akron's Human Performance Lab and guest host Issac Wait. They will discuss the upcoming Sweat Analysis tests in Hurricane, which will help you explore your unique sweat composition and its impact on your performance. On January 23rd an...

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a leading figure in the fields of medicine and running, is returning for an encore interview for the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Education series. His expertise and exceptional communication skills allow him to bridge the gap between these two worlds, making complex topics understandable for the everyday runner. In this edition, we explore the critical issues of rhabdomyalsis a...

The local Huntington, West Virginia, trail running scene is on the rise, and our boys are not only at the tip-top of the trail running scene in their home state and the East Coast but the rest of the country is starting to notice, too. In this episode, we welcome Dan Green, Caleb Bowen, Alex Minor, and Logan Kirby into the studio to talk about the Javelina Jundred race for Dan and Caleb, their 3rd...

This fall tour of West Virginia's scenic backroads and countryside has become an annual tradition for three of our two-wheeled friends, including MMTA's chief fun officer Brandon Doerner, Captain Aaron Gillispie, and Mike Boyes, a West Virginia mountain bike legend. In this edition, we talk about their latest adventure, the why and how, and whether these self-guided adventures will be lost in futu...

We're back for another edition of the Hurricane Hundred K Runner Profile Series with four Hurricane Hundred K Veterans and faithful Meeks Mountain Trail users. In this episode, we dig into Gabe McKinney's first 100 milers at Rim to River 100. We dissect the day, talk about expectation vs. reality, crewing for the crew, the importance of community, and get a pacer's perspective on the lessons learn...

Isaac Wait is an old running sole with a wealth of trail running experience ranging from local races in West Virginia to all over the United States, Europe, and Africa. He excels on the big stage of the big races, but he's modest and unassuming about his accomplishments. In this edition, we break down the BFC and its quirky attributes, making it a remarkable experience that more people should...

Welcome back, Alex Minor, two-time champion of the Hurricane Hundred K and course record holder on the "OG." Alex digs into the details of his win, chasing his course record, and the significance of having his family at the race. Alex is a fan favorite, and it's easy to see why. With his easygoing nature mixed with a savage competitor, he's made for this.