The Mile 99 Interview

Send us Fan Mail In our third and final of three consecutive weeks of pre-race briefings to cover the early season 50k races here in the Auburn area, race director Julie Fingar and special guest Jennifer Maxwell, founder of JAMBAR, joined us to walk through all of the Way Too Cool 50k race details. This race is a classic and now in its 34th year with plenty of heavy hitters showing up year after y...

Send us Fan Mail In our second of three consecutive weeks of pre-race briefings to cover the early season 50k races here in the Auburn area, race founder Roger Leasure and race director Clint Claassen joined us to talk about the Salmon Falls 50k and new half-marathon course. We got all of the details about how the race started, how it benefits the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) and a...

Send us Fan Mail The Northern California ultra trail racing season is upon us, and what better way to kick it off than with a pre-race briefing for the classic FOURmidable race held in mid-February in Auburn every year? Race director Paulo Medina joins us again to give us all of the details for the various race distances from 13k to 50k and everything in between! We had plenty of questions from th...

Send us Fan Mail Bruna, Kelly and Jack stuck around after the main show to talk more about the DPMR trail running festival planned for June and what goes into planning and organizing this new event! This festival will bridge the weekends of the Broken Arrow Sky Race and the Western States Endurance Run and will include daily events, runs and other festivities designed for the whole community. Brun...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a while since we've talked to our friends at Donner Party Mountain Runners up the hill in the Tahoe/Truckee area, and what better time to do that again than just before their winter snowshoe race! Previous DPMR board members Kelly Barber and Jack Macy joined us along with new board member Bruna Bradford, and we were glad to meet Bruna and hear about her running...

Send us Fan Mail Nick stayed on the line with us after the main show, and we got to dig into a lot more topics like how he ended up in California after growing up in a hockey family in Michigan and how the crossover from hockey to trail running has its advantages. We also dug into a topic near and dear to the Mile 99 - the importance of the running community, and then wrapped up by talking about s...

Send us Fan Mail Jess and Greg sat down with Nick Budzyn, an extremely accomplished Northern California ultrarunner with an impressive resumé who came into the sport of road and trail running after a lengthy hockey career in his school years spent in Michigan. He's now an Altra tech rep in the area and has put down some major performances since 2009 when he decided to try a 100 miler as his v...

Send us Fan Mail Jess and Greg kept chatting some more after the main show and were joined by upcoming guest Nicholas Budzyn, Altra shoe rep who joined in the RDL livestream and kept it going along with the team! We chatted about adjusting to managing the podcast with two co-hosts, some of our favorite road and trail options around our homes, and caught up with Nicholas about what he's been u...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this episode as we dig into each other's backgrounds a bit for new listeners, thank our dedicated supporters, talk about goals and resolutions for 2024 and all of the  impact that our listeners have had over the years in volunteering, trail work and fundraisers. We couldn't have done it without you! It was also a bittersweet episode after the December announce...

Send us Fan Mail Scott stuck around after the main show to talk about his love of the Canyons, how the Mosquito Fire changed the landscape and how we all are going to get used to it in its new form. He was also honored with a Western States "Friend of the Trail" award for his tireless contributions and volunteering for the Western States Endurance Run. Join us for more stories! Western S...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the early life and exploits of Scott Vosburg, an avid runner on all surfaces, dedicated father, and integral volunteer within our local race community. With 13 finishes at CIM (California International Marathon) and a noteworthy record of completing the grueling Western States 100-mile race six times over the past 11 years, Scott's journey is on...

Send us Fan Mail Want more of Emily? Join us for the post show as Jess and Emily dive a bit deeper and chat about why they both love Salmon Falls so much and if Emily plans on winning again in 2024…YES. We also chat about visas and citizenship as a trail runner, and how Emily became the first Professional Trail Runner to receive a Professional Athlete Visa. Super Cool. Let’s Go!! Emily Hawgood&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Tonight, we are streaming all the way to South Africa to talk to the amazing and world-renowned trail runner Emily Hawgood. From her roots running with her mom all around their family-owned dairy farm outside the small town of Beatrice, Zimbabwe to Professional Athlete racing all over the world at races like the Sky Running World Series, UTMB, and Western States.  Emily is kicking...

Send us Fan Mail We have a special treat For Episode 109.  Not only do we have local legend Jungle Jim Kepfer, King of the North Fork Wild and Scenic American River Canyon…but to mix it up, Jim is interviewed by his AND OUR longtime friend and prior Mile 99 guest herself Maria Stainhauser. Check out Episode 34 from October 2021 to get all the deets on how amazing Maria is. This is a good. Let’s ju...

Send us Fan Mail Want more of Jim and Maria? We dive deeper and chat about what is to come, plus share a few more classic stories about encountering bears, mountain lions, and even a BULL. Maybe it was Old Man MIller’s cow? Join us.  --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The M...

Send us Fan Mail Norma and Chris stuck around with our Patreon members, Robert and Brett, to reflect more on the 2022 Rio del Lago race, prepping and strategizing for the Javelina 100 (Norma's redemption race) and how to manage heat in long ultra races. We got into some plans for the 2024 season and had a great chat. Tune in for more insights from our guests! --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linkt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting two guests, Norma Faubert and Chris Perlberg, both seasoned ultrarunners from the Auburn area. They joined us to recount their unforgettable experiences at the 2022 Rio del Lago 100, where they each tackled their debut 100-mile trail race. Though their journeys took divergent paths, the wisdom they gained and the insights they shared...

Send us Fan Mail Do you love sunsets? How about cider? Well, the Bad Luck Run Club and the Ponderosa Cider Company have smashed the two together for National Cider Month and created an unforgettable experience, the Sunset & Cider Trail Half Marathon and 5 Miler! Prepare to embark on a thrilling run along the picturesque canyon rim of the American River Canyon in Auburn, CA. The exhilaration do...

Send us Fan Mail Need a few more laughs or maybe some parenting advice from Mike? We check out the Sunset & Cider Trail Half Marathon and 5 Miler POST SHOW with race directors Shannon and Ken Krogsrud.  Sunset & Cider Trail Races - Bad Luck Run Club Bad Luck Run Club - Run. Party. Repeat. --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 9...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with ultrarunners Danni Coffman and Dan Savage to dive deep into a topic that's been on our minds for quite some time and is high up on our bucket list - the incredible Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim challenge. Join us as we unravel the physical and mental demands, the awe-inspiring moments, and the invaluable lessons learned from this extraordinary...

Send us Fan Mail Danni and Dan hung out with us after the show to delve even deeper into the intricacies of their R2R2R adventures. From strategic pacing to the use of location trackers and self-sufficiency tips, their knowledge offers valuable takeaways for both seasoned adventurers and aspiring trailblazers alike. Tune in for these extra nuggets of wisdom that could make all the difference in yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Tollefson, a legendary ultra runner deeply rooted in our local community. Tim's extensive racing career has taken him across the globe, most recently to France for UTMB. With numerous first-place finishes and a plethora of podium appearances, Tim is a familiar face, known for his infectious smile, distinctive hair,...

Send us Fan Mail Tim stuck around after the main show to talk about his concept for the design of the Mammoth Trail Fest course and his hopes for the event going forward. This is exciting stuff, so tune in and sign up! Mammoth Trail Fest Tim Tollefson's Results (ultrasignup.com) Mammoth Trail Fest - September 22 - 24, 2023 (ultrasignup.com) What Tollefson Sacrifices to Run Mont Blanc - YouTub...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in and join us with our guest Heidi Rounds in this episode, someone who's no stranger to the  world of ultra trail races. With an impressive tally of 39 races on Ultrasignup, including notable podium finishes at RDL 100 miler, Fourmidable 50k, and Waldo 100k, our guest is a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention, she's secured a 1st place at the challenging Overl...

Send us Fan Mail We continued the conversation with Heidi after the main show where she talked to us about a potentially race-ending situation that she had to deal with at the last minute before she even got to the UTMB start line. Luckily, everything worked out in the end, but the way she kept her cool and still achieved goal after a harrowing pre-race experience was truly amazing! She also talke...