The Running Mullet

Reaching New Heights with Jim Blanford! In this episode of The Running Mullet, we welcome Jim Blanford, a powerhouse in the running community who has achieved over 1,000,000 feet of vertical gain this year.... so far.... Jim shares his approach to setting and crushing monumental goals, the physical and mental grit required to keep climbing, and how he stays motivated through the grind. Whether you...

In the upcoming episode of The Running Mullet, we dive into an epic achievement with Bob Stewart, who recently secured an unsupported fastest known time (FKT) on the Mason-Dixon Trail. Bob shares the challenges, strategies, and mindset behind his incredible journey on this historic and rugged trail. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on pushing limits and embracing the freedom of solo adventures.

We’re diving deep into the action at the 24-Hour USATF National Championship! Eric takes us behind the scenes as he shares his firsthand experience at this incredible event. Plus, we’ll celebrate Kaylee Frederick’s phenomenal performance, earning her 2nd place among the women. Get ready for race highlights, insider stories, and plenty of mullet-worthy banter. Tune in live this Monday at 7:30 PM ES...

Need gift ideas for the runner in your life (or yourself)? This week, we’re bringing you the ultimate lineup of gear, gadgets, and goofy must-haves for every kind of runner. Eric “Idiotrunner” Kosek and Grayce “Hot Pants” Langheine bring you their top picks—no fluff, just stuff that works (and some that’s just for fun). Get ready to shop smarter this season, Mullet style!

In Episode 89 of The Running Mullet, we're diving into one of life's most pressing questions: "How was your weekend?" Join us as we recap our latest adventures from the past few days. It's a casual, fun-filled episode with a few laughs, stories, and reflections to get your week started off right. Grab a seat and let’s get into it—how was your weekend?

Get ready for our next live episode with Scott Snell, the American who went the distance at Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra with the most "yards" in the whole event! We’ll be talking about his journey, the highs and lows of pushing through mile after mile, and what it takes to stay in the game when the finish line just doesn’t exist. You won’t want to miss this one—tune in live and bring your questions!...

In the upcoming episode of The Running Mullet podcast, we'll be joined by Elizabeth Digan, owner of Train, Recover, Repeat! Elizabeth's expertise in recovery methods, including Normatec compression boots, passive range of motion, and sports muscle tissue rolling, provides athletes with top-notch care before and after races and events. Tune in to hear about how her services can make a difference in...

In this episode, I read Daryl Lehman’s race report from The Midstate Mile in 2024, a last-person-standing event. Daryl shares vivid details of his journey, where endurance and mental toughness are pushed to the limit. Hear about his strategies, challenges, and the internal dialogue when there’s no finish line ahead.

In this episode of The Running Mullet, we chat with Don Nissley, fresh off his incredible finish at the Moab 240! We dive deep into what it takes to complete a 240-mile ultra, from mental resilience to managing the physical toll of running through deserts, mountains, and valleys. Don shares the highs, lows, and his time with his incredible crew!

In this episode, we chat with Kenny Young, race director of the Miller Mountain 25k with Ben Robinson. Fresh off running the GM25k last weekend and gearing up for the COTW 25k, Kenny shares his love for 25k races, race directing, and the thrill of hitting the trails every weekend!

In this episode of The Mullet Chronicles , we hear from the legendary mountain goat, Jim Blandford, as he gives his race report for the Eastern States 100, a grueling ultra that was unfortunately canceled due to severe weather and flooding. Jim walks us through his day for a race that didn't go as planned. He mentions Jocko Willink’s video titled "Good," in his report, reminding us that setbacks a...

We’ve got an inspiring guest who proves that age is just a number when it comes to crushing goals. Diane Grim is 65 years young and just tackled the Black Forest Ultra 100k! This ultra isn't for the faint of heart, and Diane is about to show us all that true grit and determination don’t come with an expiration date. We’re going to dive into her training, mindset, and what’s keeping her fueled as s...

In episode #83 of The Running Mullet podcast, we’re joined by Jess Eager, who recently set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 200-mile Mason-Dixon Trail! Jess shares her experience, detailing the highs and lows of this incredible achievement. Joining her is James Miller, who played a crucial role as part of her crew, pacer, and all-around support. Together, they dive into the teamwork, strategy...

In episode #82 of The Running Mullet podcast, we’re joined by Emily Bybel who just finished her first hundo at Fri stone 100. Then Neal Barnaba, race director for the popular Trails 4 Tails event. Neal recaps this year’s race and shares insights from behind the scenes. As an accomplished ultrarunner, Neal has not only tackled Pennsylvania’s grueling Eastern States 100 but also the legendary Wester...

Join us on Monday 9/16 at 7:30pm while we chat with, Georgetta 'Trail Mama' Frederick! She’s a thru-hiker who conquered the Appalachian Trail and recently finished her very first 100-mile race at the Pine Creek 100 Miler. We're excited to dive into her adventures and hear how she balanced the grit, fun, and pure determination it takes to tackle these monumental challenges!

I read race reports! Word for word. The twelfth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Adam Kolb's race report for the 2024 ES100 (the year Debbie Downer forced the race to cancel). Like the best mixtapes, this recording has its bops, its slow jams, and it's completely uncensored. You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing theru...

Our good friend Erica is back to talk about her AMAZING summer and her HUGE plans for this fall. She was on the podium at this years Jigger Johnson Race in the White Mountains and plans to race big things this fall. Tune in!

Grayce just finished this 50 mile race! Tune in to hear how her run played out and how her day went. Then Special guests Gilbert Balliet and Kip Hoffman join the fun to talk about Twisted Branch 100k this past weekend.

We have a ton to talk about on this weeks show! The 2024 Summer Olympics just ended and guest host Lauren Kosek joins the chat as a co-host to talk about all the excitement and disappointments that happened at the games! Grayce gives us a summary of how her race, Slopeslide Slumber Party went and gives us all the juicy details on the action that ensued! Eric will join the podcast to watch his daug...

Debbie is a huge DOWNER!!! Eastern States got canceled for good reason, The weekend was still spent with trail family. Tune in to hear all the juicy bits!

Eastern States is less than 2 weeks away! Grayce and Eric are so freaking excited that they have TWO registered runners on to talk about their year, their training going into the race and how they plan to execute it! Anthony made it to mile 62 last year before DNFing, and this will be the first 100 miler for Kara. Both athletes have had phenomenal races at Hyner 50k and Worlds End 100k as they cha...

Hehehe... This is gonna be a good one folks, and Eric is missing out! The one and only Marissa Kovach is filling in his nasty running shoes though. Grayce and Marissa sit down and talk to Laura Laidacker about her breast enlargement and how it affected her running. Join in on the fun episode to hear all things Knockers, Boobs and Jugs!!!

If you follow trail racing at all you know how hard it is to get into Western States! This guy managed to gain an entry with ONE FREAKIN' TICKET! Tune in Monday night at 7:30 est. to hear about his amazing experience at WSER!

I read race reports! Word for word. The eleventh episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Jen Henry's race report for the 2010 Hellgate 100k back when she was just a newbie ultrarunner. Since then, Jen has run many ultras and now race directs the very popular Buck Ridge Burn and Ironmaster's Trail Challenge; both in Pennsylvania. You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running...

Western States, Sharptop 25K/50K, Pemi Loop adventuring with Idiots OH MY! It was a BUSY week filled with all kids of adventuring and Racing. Join us as we break down what happened this weekend all over the place and also talk with Tammy Rachau about her Sharptop 50K win!