The Running Mullet

They say one is the loneliest number, but is two really any better? This week, we're celebrating all things #2. From Francesco Puppi's incredible runner-up finish at the Western States Endurance Run to the strange reality that second place can be both heartbreaking and heroic, we're diving into what it means to be number two. And because this is The Running Mullet, we're also exploring every kind...

Summer is here. The humidity is oppressive. Your shoes are permanently damp. Your long run started three hours ago and somehow you're still not back at the car. This week on The Running Mullet, we're talking about maintaining your mojo in midsummer. When the novelty of race season wears off, the weather gets brutal, and the training calendar starts feeling more like a chore than an adventure, how...

This week on The Running Mullet, we're covering the legendary Laurel Highlands Ultra, a tough East Coast race (of the choose your own adventure variety: 70.5 mile or 50k) that definitely lives up to the hype. This year was the 47th running of the 70.5 and the 21st running of the 50k. The iconic 70.5-mile point-to-point runs from from Ohiopyle to Seward, while the 50k leaves off at the 31 mile poin...

Summer has officially arrived, and whether you're chasing a PR, surviving marathon training, or running at odd hours where the sun isn’t out, this week's Running Mullet is bringing the heat. We're diving headfirst into the sweaty, salty world of hot-weather running: 🔥 The gear that actually works 🧂 Salt tabs, sports drinks, electrolyte mixes, pickles, and every other trick runners swear by 🥵 Ho...

Last week, we told you all about Worlds End. This week... we're telling you all about Worlds End again. You didn't really think we'd spend an entire episode previewing one of Pennsylvania's biggest ultramarathons and then just move on when the race actually happened, did you? The trails have been run. The climbs have been conquered. The legs have been trashed. Now, it's time to unpack everything t...

This week on The Running Mullet: We’re heading deep into the mountains of Pennsylvania for one of the toughest, muddiest races on the East Coast: Worlds End Ultramarathon. From the tough climbs of the Loyalsock Trail to the rock gardens, waterfalls, creek crossings, and endless rollers, Worlds End isn’t just a race — it’s a survival experience. The 50k offers up nearly 6,000 feet of climbing, whil...

This week on The Running Mullet… What happens when you mix trail runners, a moving train, and a little Appalachian magic? You get the legendary Highball to Thurmond — one of the most unique races in the area. Set deep in the New River Gorge of West Virginia, runners can choose from multiple distances — from a shorter scenic 50k to rugged 50 mile run, ruck, and relay distances that wind through his...

Episode 165 of The Running Mullet drops this Monday at 7:30pm. It was a massive weekend in the trail and ultra world, and we’re breaking it all down. We’ve got highlights from the Eagleton Trail Challenge: a race that’s been growing for years in the PA Wilds. From the shorter, runnable 10K and 25K to the more demanding 47K, Eagleton delivers a full spectrum of effort across technical terrain. We’l...

Episode 19 of The Mullet Chronicles is here with Andy Styer — ultrarunner, cat enthusiast, beard ambassador, and veteran of both Worlds End and Laurel Highlands. This episode features Andy’s race reports from Worlds End and Laurel Highlands, covering what it's like to tackle both tough Pennsylvania races in one year. Tune in live every Monday at 7:30pm Eastern to hear more stories from The Running...

This week on The Running Mullet Grayce and Eric - reunited again! We’re breaking down the Hills Creek Endurance Challenge—a race that sounds simple until you realize it’s just you, your thoughts, and the same 3-mile loop… over… and over… and over again. A scenic loop around a lake in Wellsboro, PA… mostly singletrack, just enough elevation to challenge you, and exactly enough visibility of the fin...

We’re joined by Amy Nelson, race organizer of the legendary Baker Trail Ultras. Here’s what truly sets this race apart: The Baker Trail Ultras are Trail Sisters Approved, and this race guarantees a 50% female entry field, a commitment that’s still rare in trail running. Each year, runners take on a different 50-mile section of the 130+ mile Baker Trail—north, central, and south—earning a piece of...

This week, Grayce is off on an adventure in the woods, so Eric has been left in charge… which is concerning. Rumor has it that there may be mystery host(s) but we're pretty sure they’re just Eric’s imaginary friends. Join us as we dive headfirst into a full Hyner recap: pain, pride, questionable decisions, and everything in between. Then, we pivot straight into some crazy summer race plans. Big mi...

Hyner is coming… and if you know, you know. Pennsylvania runners know. This week on The Running Mullet, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos, grit, and fortitude required to complete the Hyner Trail Challenge. Runners from all over, but especially those local to PA, are gearing up to tackle the climbs, the views, and the “why did I sign up for this?” moments—and we’re here to champion all of it....

This week on The Running Mullet, we recap the Roburrito Gut Run — a completely unserious event with very serious consequences. 13 miles. 4 Roburritos locations. 4 burritos that absolutely did not need to be eaten mid-run. Zero good life choices made after mile 6. We’re joined by Rob — owner of Roburritos, also a runner, who is responsible for all of this — in order to unpack: 🌯 the origins of thi...

This week: Dan Lamorte — ultrarunner, comedian, NYC local who loves PA trails. His Byline? “On the stage, on the spectrum.” And yes… it’s exactly as unfiltered as it sounds. Dan’s life right now is basically: 🏃‍♂️ Training for Hyner 50K 🏔️ Eyeing World’s End 100K 📦 Packing up NYC to head to Leadville 🎤 Doing stand-up somewhere in between 🌊 And still, somehow, really into lighthouses But here’s...

This week, we’re hitting the trails with Steph Leer, who boasts 25 years of running… TWENTY. FIVE. YEARS. That’s not a hobby. That’s a personality trait. That’s a lifestyle. That’s a condition. Steph has been out there running trails since before some of you owned your first pair of running shoes — and somehow she’s still choosing to get out there. But wait, it gets better— 💍 She married Carl… fr...

In this episode of The Mullet Chronicles , we’re joined by Ben Mazur , race director, trail runner, meme creator. We go back in time to his race report from Hyner Trail Challenge 50k in 2017 . Ben takes us through the iconic Pennsylvania race from beginning up to SOB and all the way to the finish line. Check out his new blog Rocksylvania Dispatch for some more current race reports and musings. Tun...

Runners are many things, but surprisingly, runners are not good at… not running. This week on The Running Mullet – Episode 157, we tackle the nightmare scenario every runner eventually faces: Injury. How do you stay sane when you can’t run? Do you: • Crew races like an over-caffeinated pit crew? • Volunteer at aid stations and eat half the snacks? • Buy more running shoes “for when you’re healthy...

You know that moment when you set a goal… …and then accidentally obliterate it? That’s basically what happened when Gina Ruck showed up to Conquer the Wall with a simple plan: Run 100 miles. Instead, she ran 106. A big goal. A journey of training, planning, lifting, and grinding toward one culminating moment. On this episode, Gina joins Grayce and Eric to talk about: 🏃‍♀️ The two-year buildup to...

Episode 155 of The Running Mullet is… about Eric. Just Eric. No one asked for this. We did it anyway. This week, we deep dive into the mystery, the legend, the suspicious speed, and the absolutely unhinged running existence of Eric. Why is he so fast? How is he raising an entire squad of fast runner girls? What dark magic powers his splits? Is he actually an idiot? What’s it like being husband to...

🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT — FAST FEARLESS FREDERICK🔥 She’s back… and faster than ever. On Episode 154 of The Running Mullet, we welcome back Kaylee Frederick — fresh off her incredible 2nd place finish at the Jackpot Ultras 🥈 We talk: 🏃‍♀️ What it takes to compete at an elite level in ultrarunning 🎰 The strategy, grit, and mindset behind her Jackpot performance 💪 Lessons learned since her last app...

🔥 LOVE IT or HATE IT — THIS, NOT THAT 🔥 This week on The Running Mullet, we’re choosing sides and stirring the pot. From race day rituals to running gear, training trends, and the habits runners defend with their whole soul — we’re calling it out: ✅ Love it 🚫 Hate it 👉 This, not that. And we want YOU in on it 👇 💬 Drop a running opinion you’ll defend forever. 🔥 Tell us your most controversi...

EXTREME COLD WARNINGS. PENNSYLVANIA RACES SAID: “BET.” This winter, while most people are negotiating with their thermostat, runners across PA are toeing start lines in single digits, frozen trails, and wind chills that actively insult your life choices. This week on The Running Mullet, we’re talking about the races that still happened when the weather screamed absolutely not — why organizers didn...

Somewhere out there, someone once said: “Just wing it.” And a runner believed them. This week, The Running Mullet celebrates the worst running advice ever given—by coaches, friends, strangers, and ourselves. You’re not alone. We’ve all been dumb. Tune in Monday, February 2nd at 7:30pm (EST) for the best of the worst advice in this sport. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out Stream...

In this episode of The Mullet Chronicles , we’re joined by Marissa Kovach , a Marine Corps veteran , to talk about her experience racing Devil Dog Ultras in 2025 . Marissa walks us through what it was like taking on a race built to test grit, resilience, and mental toughness — from the miles that hurt to the moments that mattered. It’s a conversation about earned toughness, showing up when things...