The Longer Miles

The conversation delves into the grueling nature of the Marathon des Sables, the recovery process, emotional experiences, and the day-to-day challenges faced during the race. It also explores the impact of the race on attitudes towards sand, the emotional and physical toll of the race, and the significance of conquering fears. The conversation covers a range of topics including the impact of the s...

The conversation covers the preparation, challenges, and strategies for the Cocodona 250 race, including fluid and gear management, course challenges, water management, training, race day considerations, altitude training, and sleep strategy. The speakers share insights and experiences related to these topics, providing valuable information for aspiring participants. The conversation delves into t...

Maggie Smith, a Warrior Trail athlete, shares her journey and preparation for the Marathon des Sables in Morocco, a race she never thought she would do. Her training, challenges, and unique considerations as a woman in the desert are discussed. The conversation covers a range of topics including clothing, gear, food, and preparation for a desert race. It also delves into the challenges and strateg...

In this episode of the Longer Miles podcast, host Christopher Raup interviews Jordan Copenhafer, an accomplished trail runner who shares his journey into the world of endurance sports. They discuss Jordan's experiences with trail running, including his attempts at FKTs, the challenges faced during the Cocodona 250 race, and the impact of personal loss on his running journey. The conversation also...

Andrea Moore discusses her recent ultra-running events, including the Dark Sky 220 and Cocodona, as well as her involvement in a virtual yard sale for the Warrior Trail Foundation. The conversation covers the challenges and experiences of a long-distance race, including aid station mishaps, sleep deprivation, course navigation, and the support of crew and pacers. It also delves into the physical a...

The conversation covers topics such as military service, deployments, challenges faced, resilience, transition to civilian life, running as a coping mechanism, ultra running experiences, and personal challenges. It also delves into the significance of the Warrior Trail Foundation and the Cherry Springs 110 race as a means of processing personal grief and finding support. The conversation delves in...

keywords running, happiness, endurance sports, emotional resilience, aid stations, positivity summary In this conversation, Amber shares her experiences during endurance running, highlighting the joy and emotional resilience she felt throughout the journey. Despite the challenges, she maintained a positive outlook, which was evident to those around her. takeaways People commented on how light I lo...

In this episode of the Longer Miles podcast, host Christopher Raup and co-host Brittany Peterson engage in a deep conversation with ultra runner Manu Vela Seca, who shares her incredible journey through the Triple Crown of 200s. Manu discusses her motivations for taking on such daunting challenges, the experiences she had during each race, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation hi...