The Ultra Running Guys

Dan LaMorte is one special dude!  A stand up comedian training for his first 100 mile race (who also boasts a 170 pound weight loss journey 🤯), we had so much to talk about. And to say he is a great story teller would be a major understatement. Tune in to see how Dan navigates life's challenges, both on and off the trail, and why we learned so much from him.  Believe us when we sat this is not on...

Ray Sanchez is a 3 time golden gloves boxer and has a running streak of 13 consecutive finishes for the Badwater 135. He is arguably one of the toughest ultra runners you will ever meet. And also one of the nicest. After hearing amazing things from 2 of our previous guests, Chris Kostman and Andy Glaze, we knew we had to talk to Ray. And we are so glad we did. Be sure to follow Ray at www.instagra...

We first connected with Carlita Farmer late last year when she reached out to share about her first 100 mile finish, the grueling Uwharrie 100. And she shows no sign of slowing down. But that wasn't always her story. In high school, Carlita struggled to finish the 3 mile loop at the local park. Often, she would target simply running to the next light pole. Fast forward, and this mom of 2 jumped in...

Following a near fatal fall in 2017, Hillary Allen has literally written the book (Out And Back: A Runner's Story of Survival and Recovery Against All Odds) about overcoming the seemingly impossible. From being told she may never run again, to recently winning the grueling Madeira Island Ultra Trail, her story is one of tragedy, triumph, and simply never giving up. We were so lucky to sit with Hil...

Anthony Lee began running to combat obesity as a child, and has since become one of the toughest mountain runners in the field. Recent 1st place finishes include Mace's Hideout 100 and the grueling Ouray 100, followed by an impressive 2nd place finish at the Spartan Trail Championship Golden Gate Trail Classic 100K. We were honored to chat with Anthony about his story, maintaining balance, and som...

Joel Cervantes is one of the toughest people we have ever talked to. He works nightshift as a nurse for special needs kids, cross trains like a madman, ran his first 100 miles in his neighborhood to "prepare" for a 100 miler, and just tackled the MOAB 240 in October. On top of it all, he is an amazing, positive guy. Hit him up on IG at @hownowbrownjoel and send him some love. Enjoy the episode!

It was amazing to sit down with Jack Brunecz, winner of our first race The Final Countdown, and talk running, his victory, his coaching tips and more. Jack is a total class act and we can't wait for you all to get to know him. You can follow Jack on IG @jackbrunecz . Enjoy the Episode!

Will Frantz is a nutrition coach trained by Precision Nutrition and The Nutrition Coaching Instititute and is also an NASM Certified Personal Trainer. In this episode we dive into the nuts and bolts of endurqnce nutrition for both training and race day, and also discuss the topic over training vs. under recovering. Be sure to plug into Will's FB Group "Trail And Ultra Nutrition" and visit his webs...

Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi is a friend, a monster runner, and the killer host of his own Podcast, "Running Times with Gagz." We can pretty much guarantee you will fall in love with Gagz (if you're not already) and the value he provides in this episode is epic. Give him a follow on IG at @bdg123, plug into his Podcast, and see more from him on his linktree at https://linktr.ee/bdg123 Let us know what...

We had so much fun chatting with Run It Fast founder Joshua Holmes!  Be sure to plug in so you can hear how he got started running, details of his "Summer of Suffering," his mindset tips that got him through 274 ultras / marathons with 0 DNFs, and more.  Let us know what you think! You can follow Joshua at @joshuaholmes and @runitfast on IG and see more at www.runitfast.com . Enjoy!

To commemorate launching our first event as race directors, we thought it was only fitting to release an episode with one of the most iconic RD's in ultra running history! Chris Kostman is the legend behind The Badwater 135 and we had such a good time picking his brain about the race, ultra endurance, his personal experience as an athlete, and more. You don't want to miss this one. You can follow...

Tim Wills (@gotheultramile ) is a Physical Therapist Assistant, coach, author, and owner of Go The Ultra Mile. Oh yeah...and he likes to run 100 mile races down in Florida! We sat down with him not long after he finished the Vero Beach 100 in July and picked his brain about training and racing in the FL heat and some other fun topics. Be sure to checkout www.gotheultramile.com and you can find his...

Patrick Dunlap hit bottom in 2014, weighing in at 350 pounds. But following weight loss surgery in 2014, Patrick leaned into his disciplines, dropped 195 pounds, and soon found peace on his daily runs. Before long, he stumbled into the world of ultra running and used his "Do More" mentality to set his sights on conquering the 100 mile distance. We so enjoyed chatting with him about his successes a...

Michelle Goldberg (@mrmribbit on IG) is a force. Not only has she been an instrumental part of The Ultra Running Guys Community, but she is one heck of a runner, as evidenced by her recent 1st place finish in the Midnight Squatchapalooza! Tune in to hear why her perspective on training is so refreshing and how she was able to decide LAST MINUTE to jump into her very first marathon AND ultra. Yeah....

Nate Christy crashed and burned while trying to tackle the Hell Hole 212 mile run in 2020.  After recovering from the sting of that DNF, Nate returned this past June more determined than ever to conquer this Beast of a run. Hear first hand what he has learned, how he trained, and what it means to consistently Just Show Up. Be sure to follow Nate on Instagram at @train.n8.train. Enjoy the episode!

Mark Bottenhorn is an accomplished runner, seasoned coach, devoted family man, and pound for pound one of the strongest people you have ever met.  In this episode we walk through his inspiring personal story, listen as he floods us with invaluable training tips, and get a glimpse of the big races he is preparing for.  This is definitely one you don't want to miss! You can find Mark on Instagram at...

Not only does Kent Mullins have a much cooler accent than either of us, he is also the founder of Run4YourLife , an organization that centers around running to battle mental health issues. In this episode we dive into Kent's personal struggles, explore Run4YourLife and the impact it's making, and hear the aftermath of his recent first ultra effort...where he thought he may have broken his feet. 😁...

Dan and Rory McCaslin are race directors who go above and beyond to meet their runners wherever they are at. They are funny and passionate and above all else, they care deeply about building community with the runners they connect with. From the moment we connected with them, we knew we were kindred spirits. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out www.vagabondendurance.com and follow them on IG...

Ray Berlanga has quickly become one of our favorite people on the planet. As the self proclaimed slowest ultra runner on the course, his approach to training, racing, and just having a good old time is refreshing. But don't let him fool you...Ray as completed five 100+ mile efforts and has a distance PR of 144 miles. Catch the entire episode on Saturday, 5/22 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whereve...

Jake Martinez is probably unlike any Ultra Running Race Director that you have ever met. At 20 years old, and still running collegiately, Jake has never even competed in an ultra of his own. But he is no stranger to the sport and is overflowing with passion for growing the ultra community. We sat down with Jake as he prepares to host The Keystone Backyard Ultra on May 22nd and we had a chance to h...

On April 28, Richard Sexton will begin his journey across the Carolinas running 25 miles a day for 30 days (750 miles total!)...all with a 25 lb slam ball on his back! Richard is on a mission to raise autism awareness and support Becky Large and the Champion Autism Network, and he's willing to suffer to do it. We had a blast talking with Richard and Becky and diving into the details of this awesom...

Brian Zickefoose has both speed AND endurance! After securing the #2 performance in all of North America for 2020 for the 100K event, Brian is about to take on the C&O CANAL 100 Miler. And he is going for broke. We talk with Brian about his training, his sobriety, and his 2:28 marathon PR (yeah...you read that right). We know you'll love his story! Follow him on IG @americanmarathoner to keep up w...

Ron Maver is the man behind First Mile Sucks Running and has one incredible story! After suffering from crippling anxiety, Ron walked away from a successful career, overhauled his life, and found ultra running in the process. We are so glad we connected with Ron and look forward to sharing some trails with him in the future! Check out First Mile Sucks Running to learn more about Ron's awesome appa...

You may recognize David Theriot as the awesome host behind the Run The Riot Podcast! But David is one heck of a runner and in this episode we focus on his preparation for the upcoming Triple Crown of 200 mile races (Big Foot 200, Tahoe 200, and the MOAB 240). We also touch on his recent 2nd place finish at the LOVit 100 and dive into the highs and lows he has experienced with previous 200 milers....

Over the past 8 years, Charlotte Curtis has transformed herself from struggling addict to an absolute machine. After making a name for herself in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), Charlotte turned her sights to running ultras in 2020 and was immediately a force to be reckoned with. And now she is facing down the Georgia Death Race on March 27! Check out the episode to see what makes Charlotte tick, an...