BeRad Podcast

In this episode of BeRAD the Podcast, your host, Cat Bradley, sits down with ultra-running living legend, Scott Jurek. The seven time Western States 100 champion, master of Badwater 135, former Appalachian Trail speed record holder— the list of running accolades could go on— NYT Best Selling author, and professional trail runner for Brooks. Where his passion for ultra running came from, his rise t...

In this episode of BeRad the Podcast, Cat talks with Katherine Short; a former professional mountain bike racer, turned dominant trail runner, having won almost every race she’s lined up for. Cat picks her brain about injury recovery, what it takes to be the best how to problem solve life as a professional athlete. If you don’t know her name, you will soon. Tune in to this episode to find out what...

Welcome to SEASON TWO of BeRad the Pod, where your host, Cat Bradley, sits down with Nell Rojas, ranked 6th in the US and has finished as the top American at the 2021 and 2022 Boston Marathon, finishing in the top 10 at both races. She stands for inclusivity in the running space for people of color and for women empowerment. In this episode we chat about what it takes to be great, how to follow yo...

In this episode of The BeRad Podcast, Cat cohosts with Cameron Hanes, a professional bow hunter, ultra runner, and overall inspirational dude. Cam asks Cat what it might take to elevate her running game, what it was like to win the Western States so young, and how getting hit by a UPS truck in 2015 impacted her trajectory. In response, Cam gives sage advice and lays out what it takes to be great. ...

In this episode of The BeRad Podcast, Cat and Kalei Kaho’okele sit down to talk story about Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling. Kalei’s is an inspiring waterman who will tell you what it means to dial in his sport. Cat and Kalei discuss what lights their fire to push themselves in their respective sports, how they are similar, and Kalei walks through the details of canoe racing. From what a Hawaiia...

In this episode of The BeRad Podcast, Cat and Carson sit down to talk about Cat’s recent hip procedure, the good and bad of recovery, their goals, and what has and hasn’t worked for them in this whirlwind of a year. Tune in for some good ol fashion goofiness and life lessons as these two newly weds continue to figure it out. 

In this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down in front of a LIVE audience with Sage Canaday in Auburn, CA, the heart of American Ultra Running. Sage, one of the most recognizable ultra-distance athletes in the US, draws from his decade of professional mountain ultra-trail running to drop race-saving knowledge on the live audience. They cover gear, the progression of ultra running, why the 10...

In this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with Jeffrey Binney. Jeffery is a comedian, a film maker, a story teller and a reluctant yet passionate endurance athlete. Jeffery and Cat talk about their love affair for outer space, their adventurous drive, and the parallels between comedy and endurance running. Tune in to hear these two quirky musical theater nerds dive into self discovery wi...

In this episode of the BeRad Podcast, Cat and Carson talk about the recovery process Cat is currently going through. Why is she injured? What is she doing to heal this injury stemming back to 2015? Why has it taken so long for Cat to heal this injury? Listen now and learn what she has been battling through to build a successful ultrarunning career, and how she is now addressing these injuries to b...

In this episode of the BeRad Podcast, Cat Bradley and Chris McDougall, New York Times best-selling author of Born To Run, catch up in Kailua, Hawaii. As one of America’s most popular adventure-sport writers, with more than 2 million books in print, Chris gives some hard-to-swallow advice on being present and relates it back to his many worldwide adventures as a journalist. Tune in to hear these tw...

On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with the editor and chief at Trail Running Magazine and overall badass, Zoë Rom. They review some of the present disparities of opportunity in trail running, how to cope with hate messages on social media, and the toll of being a spokesperson for necessary change. Tune in to hear how Cat and Zoe relish in their shared imperfections and experience...

Cat Bradley and Carson Magoon just returned from what some might call a psychotic adventure, where Cat DNF’ed and Carson had a hell of a first-time time pacing. This episode is not for the faint-hearted and goes into detail about what really went down at the Tarawera 100 miler in New Zealand. They dive into why Cat was pulled from the race and how they plan to arrive at the next race ready to char...

In this episode of the BeRad Podcast, Cat Bradley and Nick Symmonds kick back and have a blast talking about life, running, and dreaming big. Nick is a two-time olympian and six-time US National Champion in the 800-meter run. Nick comes at life with the same energy as his running. Whether he is making viral YouTube videos, growing new companies like RunGum, or preparing for his next physical chall...

Elite ultrarunner Zach Bitter and Cat Bradley sit down and get into the details of his hyper-successful running career, lifestyle, and passions. In 2019, Zach broke world records in the 100-mile and 12-hour running events, completing 100 miles in 11:19, and kept running to break the 12-hour record with 104.8 miles. Zach is well known for pushing the boundaries of the sport while experimenting with...

In this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with Laird Hamilton - the most influential waterman of our time, and Gabby Reece - the force behind his long career while still spearheading her own business in health and wellness. These two high-achieving individuals talk about their relationship with sport, the community in Hawaii, work, family, and their relationship with each other. Gabby an...

On this episode of BeRad the Podcast, Cat sits down with Allie Kieffer, a 2:28 marathoner and one of the most influential voices in women's distance running. Cat and Allie talk about the pressures of professional running as a woman, her rise to fame and influence in professional athletics, and the running industry as a whole. She runs fast and parties hard. Allie is one of a kind. Tune in to find...

On this episode of BeRad the Podcast, Cat sits down with legendary TV show host, cyclist, YouTuber, storyteller, and sometimes ultra runner, Ryan Van Duzer. In this action-packed hour, Cat and Duzer talk about what freedom means to him, his bike adventuring riding from Honduras back home to Boulder, his love of being outdoors, and what makes him just a little bit different. Join us by tuning in to...

Cat Bradley sits down with accomplished ultrarunner Anton Krupicka for a conversation about the world of ultrarunning and how both of their lives have been shaped by the sport. With back-to-back wins at Leadville in 2006 and 2007 at the beginning of his ultrarunning career and many competitive wins and podium finishes since then, Anton Krupicka’s running career is nothing short of amazing. He is n...

Cat Bradley sits down with Amelia Boone, one of the most accomplished obstacle course racing (OCR) athletes in the history of the sport, she has won both the Spartan Race World Championship (2013) and World's Toughest Mudder (three times 2012, 2014 and 2015). While Amelia’s athletic accolades speak for themselves, she also has taken on a powerful and impactful role as a mental health advocate by s...

Cat Bradley sat down with long-time friend Hillary Allen days before she embarked on the 2022 Ultra Trail Du Mount Blanc. She finished in the top twenty on a rough day in twenty-nine hours. Tune in to hear where Hillary’s mind was pre-race, how we met, and our mutual love affair for our sponsor, Brooks Running. Follow Hillary Allen here and cheer her on at Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 miler on Novemb...

Cat and Carson sit down to recount the blood, gut, and glory of the Puerto Vallarta 100 miler (180 kilometers) by the UTMB world series. Cat set out looking for redemption after her DNF in Europe earlier this summer and to qualify for a spot in the 2023 UTMB with a podium finish, and Carson was along for the adventure. What they expected to be a fast, 18-22 hour finish turned into a 36-hour vision...

After a year of development, testing and designing, Method Seven Ultra Trail finally has a product! Designed by Cat Bradley and tested by her fellow-professional trail runners, Method Seven is proud to announce the launch of The Huntress and The Closer . Listen to learn more!

Cat Bradley and Billy Yang, inarguably the best-known storyteller in ultra-trail running, sit down in *Chamonix, France, to share their insights about the sport's growth. They chat about how the sport has changed, how Billy grew into his role as a professional content creator, his relationship with a fellow artist, and about cancel culture in the running space. Tune in to hear what Billy thinks se...

The 2018 Boston Marathon Champion and running legend Des Linden sat down with trail racing vet Cat Bradley to discuss what sets Des apart as a world-class athlete and where those skills might take her as a future trail runner. Des and Cat examine what it means to have a champion mindset, their adventures in Chamonix, France, and their love affair with their sponsor, Brooks Running. Tune in for som...

This is the BeRad Podcast.  A podcast where rad humans explore what makes life so special. Digging into what makes professional athletes tick and what goes on behind the eyes of interesting people. We hope you enjoy equal parts curiosity, comedy, and speculation as we embark on this adventure of conversation.  See you here, every other Wednesday!