Chasing Trail

We welcome Jake Jackson to the show to discuss ultrarunning, delivering packages, and carrying a selfie-stick on the trails. Being a social media influencer has it’s ups and downs, just like ultrarunning, and Jake is out here documenting it all, even with a crazy schedule and family obligations. He also has a lot of disgusting toe and feet content; I know you weirdos out there that like that stuff...

On this episode of Chasin’ Trail, we welcome Edher Ramirez,200 Mile specialist who will be coming to a screen near you in upcoming livestreams. Making his debut in the 200-mile distance during the 2025, Cocodona 250, and coming in 3rd place, Edher upped the ante with a recent 2nd place finish at Mammoth 200. Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Edher loves the simple life. Whether it’s spending time wit...

Jimmy Elam joins the show to discuss Mammoth 200 and much, much more! Did you know that Jimmy loves raccoons? Did you know he is an avid reader? Well, in this episode he dives into some pretty awesome topics you don't get from other running podcasts. Simply put, Jimmy is an amazing athlete and an even better guy. But don't let the nice guy exterior fool you, Jimmy loves to talk trash and c...

Rachel Tomajczyk sits down for this episode of Chasin' Trail to discuss doping in trail running. More specifically, the doping controls at the Golden Trail World Series races, and how it impacts runners of her caliber when it comes to fairness and accessibility. With the recent doping scandal at Sierre- Zinal, which we covered on previous videos, it has come to our attention that this is truly...

Chad Hall is an endurance athlete with a love the outdoors and pushing his physical and mental limits. As a life-long athlete from a family of athletes, Chad has an aerobic engine that is nearly unmatched. He is also a Mountain Lion at Heart. He also prefers Nutella to jelly on his PB&J sandwiches... but still likes jelly. He is racing the Mammoth Trailfest for like, the 4th year in a row, goi...

In this episode of Teddy Talks, Teddy takes on the recent scandal of Joyline Chengeno recently being popped for doping after her win at Sierre Zinal, and later her win at UTMB OCC 2025. Is there a doping problem in Trail Running? Is it limited to Kenya? Is Salomon part of the problem? We dive into the general questions, ones raised by many trail runners in the sport. With rumors swirling, how will...

Teddy and James are back together once again for a spectacular race preview of the OCC by UTMB. This weekend is essentially the Super Bowl of Trail Running, and we are focusing on OCC as we kick of this week in running. There are some fan-favorites we expect to be on the podium, but will we have anu surprises? Notably absents? Tune in to find! A big thank you to Jame for having us on, allowing Ted...

Some are calling it the rivalry of the century, some are callingit downright stupid, but one thing is for sure; Teddy and Max are goingtoe-to-toe on September 26th. Max Jolliffe joined us on the show to discussCocodona, Herpes, and Mammoth 200… amongst other things. Coming off his most recent victory and Angeles Crest 100,where he put on a clinic, Max is coming on to explain his side of the story....

Have you ever wondered why D-Bo kept repeating himself on the  @WesternStates  Live stream? Well, wonder no more! It turns out, Jamil Coury from  @AravaipaRunning  had EVERYTHING to do with it. Is this a Conspiracy? No, it's facts. Probably. #trailrunning #dylanbowman #jamilcoury #conspiracy #ultra

Have you ever wondered what it's like to run not once, but twice... and win both times? What about winning 17 straight* races?! Well, Rachel Entrekin, aka The Blonder Bomber, aka Queen E, joins us on this week's episode of Chasin' Trail to talk about those things and so much more. Did you know Rachel also writes and plays piano? So many talents, it just so happens running is one of her...

In this wild and wide-ranging episode of Chasin’ Trail ,Teddy Tonelli sits down with trail running icon and thru-hiking Legend (his nickname) Jeff Garmire. We talk tigers (yes, literal and metaphorical), the Cult of Hardrock 100 , and how High Lonesome might give it a run forthe money. We cover poop stories, trail hanky panky, and the grittyrealities of going after the self-supported Appalachian T...

Russ Grant is a community first type of guy. Although youwill find him out racing, you’re sure to find him every Wednesday night takingpictures for the Northeast Trail Crew (links below). He recently just finished his first 100 miler, completingthe Back Cove Backyard Ultra, totaling 104 miles in 24 hours and 20 minutes. Lightening fast! He will soon be hosting the Hot Dog 40k, time to be determine...

Meet Natasha Swartley: Trail Medic, Long Run Enthusiast, Navy Veteran and all-around cheerful soul. Raised in the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania, Tashs could be described as a country girl. The Hillbilly roots running deep, Tasha naturally found her way back to the mountains after her time serving her country. Natasha is here on the pod to talk about her recent experience at the Tahoe 200,...

What happens when two Italians get on a podcast? Well, they talk about running up mountains, food and chasin' Latinas. Naturally. But Joe is coming off an impressive result at the Cirque Series, Killington race on 6/28. He entered his first trail race with little expectation, but finished only 30 minutes behind the great Dan Curts, while also finishing ahead of 3 Pros. Namely, James Lauriello,...

Here is the 2nd part to the 2 part episode with Max Mogren. As the Trial of the Century is nearing it's end, we discuss the possibilities of local Jacksonites just being a bunch of jealous a-holes. From a previous record holder using his platform to be a world class hater. Will Ryan Burke be the bad guy at the and of all this? Most likely, him and Kelly Halpin... both of which had something to los...

Tim Tollefson joins us to discuss hair, donuts, and of course, the lightening round. But things definitely get interesting when Tim refuses to tell Teddy what kind of conditioner he uses. But will he reveal another hair secret? We also get to meet Nacho, Tim's dog, and he is very cute. There is also some talk about running, specifically his baby, Mammoth Trailfest. Going into year 4, this are...

As the trial of the century comes to a close in United States vs. Sunseri, Max and Tedy discuss the recent media blitz and how some Jackson locals may be jealous of Michelino's accomplishment. The National Park Service came out and said, from Frank Lands himself, that NPS no longer supports prosecuting the case. But the esteemed Ariel Calmes didn't listen, ignored a Executive Order, and pr...

In this special episode of Teddy Talks , we dive deep into the federal prosecution of professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri, who set a speed record on the Grand Teton — only to be charged for using a historic trail long embraced by climbers and runners alike. This isn’t just a story about a shortcut — it’s a story about access, bureaucracy, and how public lands are increasingly becoming fenc...

This episode of Chasin’ Trail is unhinged in all the right ways. Teddy Tonelli welcomes Scott Klingonsmith—aka Scrappy Chollo —to talk about racing up mountains, surviving with a heart condition, and why capybaras might be the key to world peace. We cover: His upcoming showdown at the Sunapee Scramble on June 1st, 2025 Growing up fast (and running even faster) with a heart condition How chollos, b...

Some would say that Max Mogren has some controversialopinions, that he is a “conspiracy theorist”. Well, Teddy wanted to have Max (not that Max, he’s still dodging us) on the show to discuss the upcoming court case of United States vs. Sunseri. He recently discussed the controversy in an Instagram post where he blasts the Feds for frivolous use of our tax dollars. You’ll come to find that Max is o...

You saw the clips, but here is the full breakdown. Teddy gives a quick race preview of the Mammoth 200 by ⁨Trailfest⁩ in this week's solo episode of Chasing Trail and Teddy Talks. Teddy also talks about the rich history of Mammoth Lakes, California, previously known as Mammoth City back in the old days. The Mono People originally inhabited the area, until gold was found. Join us on this episod...

On this episode of Chasin' Trail, we are joined by Cocodona 250 finisher, Damon Chavez. But that's not all, he's also done the Tahoe 200, Bears Ears, Javalina, and many many more. Heck, he hasn't even ran anything less than a 50 miler. We think that is crazy, but we love it. Damon resides in Cedar City, Utah, but was born up the road in Beaver. He calls the Tushars Mountains his home, and makes th...

Are you tired of the same old boring trail race? Are you looking to challenge yourself, see somewhere beautiful, and be treated like a rockstar? Go visit Mad Moose Events and Kylah Ricks. This family business aims to bring trial running to the masses, with dozens of races throughout Colorado and Utah. We sit down and talk to Kaylah about racing AND directing the same race, rogue mice in your van,...

Join Teddy and Francesco for Episode 10 of Chasin' Trail! We talk wolves. We talk Mingus. We talk... talk. The interview gets heated in the lightening round, as Teddy's frustration with Michelino and the Sunseri's reaches a boiling point. Somehow, Teddy wasn't aware Francesco Sunseri was the same Francesco that pays his salary. Let's just say, Teddy is having a long talk with H...

Ok so we have Holly Ryerson... Well kind of. It's actually Local Woman, who is Holly's manager. Holly is very busy, so Local Woman came on to talk about some of Holly's recent accomplishments and upcoming goals. Please excuse Teddy for not being himself today, this threw him off and Local Woman was a bit rude. But Teddy is a professional, and professionals push on. We talk about being...