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From Podcast Listener to Runner - Kelly's Journey Every runner starts somewhere, and for Kelly, it began with a podcast and a passion for research. Before taking her first stride, she immersed herself in running knowledge, proving that sometimes the best preparation happens off the trail. Join us for an inspiring conversation about finding your feet in the running world, embracing the physical con...

Join us for an extraordinary episode of the CUSS Running podcast as we sit down with Lisamarie Fosdal-Griffin, who i dubbed the "Queen of 200 Milers." This seasoned ultrarunner takes us on a journey through her remarkable experiences in the world of extreme endurance. Lisamarie shares captivating stories from her diverse ultra-running career, from her first steps into the world of ultramarathons t...

On this week’s Cuss Running Podcast, we’re chatting with the unstoppable Chrissy, who just started running this past year and is already gearing up for the Chicago Marathon! Join us as Chrissy spills the beans on why she finds so much f***ing joy in running and how it’s flipped her life upside down (in the best way possible). Her reflections are raw, real, and sure to inspire the hell out of you....

Tune in for a wild ride as we dive into the recent livestreams of epic races like Western States and Hardrock. Discover Ally's mystical ultrarunning origin story, filled with magic and adventure. Plus, we explore how to infuse whimsy into your funeral plans and tackle the unique challenges and joys of running in your 40s. It's an episode packed with fun, inspiration, and a touch of the une...

Cuss Running Podcast: Episode with Rachel Beattie Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Rachel Beattie, a masters ultra runner who just accomplished an incredible feat: running a half marathon every day for 92 days! Starting on March 31st, International Transgender Day of Visibility, and ending on June 30th, the end of Pride Month, Rachel ran to raise funds for Equality Downers Grove (EQDG)....

Episode with Craig Woods - The Mastermind Behind the Samosa Stumble Welcome back to another no-nonsense episode of the Cuss Running Podcast! This time, we've got the legendary Craig Woods joining us. Craig is the genius behind the Samosa Stumble, and he's here to spill the beans on everything you've ever wanted to know about this unique race. In this episode, we dive into: The Origins:...

In this episode of the CUSS Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Ila Allen, who began her running journey at 54 for health reasons and discovered a passion for trail and ultra running. Now 67, Ila has completed her first 100-miler at Across the Years and is gearing up for another 100-miler at Tunnel Hill in 2025. Tune in to hear her inspiring story, challenges, and achievements that prove it&#...

🎙️ Family Style | CUSS Running Podcast 🎙️ Join us for a raw, unfiltered episode where we dive into the heart of the running community. We’ll dish on Spring Energy, tackle some ultra running drama, and explore the deep reasons why we hit the trails. Expect plenty of laughs, a bit of cussing, and a whole lot of real talk about what keeps us coming back for more. Whether you’re here for the camarader...

In this motivating episode of the CUSS Running podcast, we welcome Lily Medina, an extraordinary runner whose relationship with the sport has been a journey of ebbs and flows. Lily's story is one of resilience and triumph, as she discusses her on-again, off-again relationship with running and her incredible achievements in ultramarathon distances. Join us as we explore Lily's journey, from...

In this inspiring episode of the CUSS Running podcast, we sit down with Kirk from Trailblazer Running, a visionary race director whose innovative ideas are redefining the trail running scene. Join us as we delve into what it means to be a truly impactful race director, the responsibilities it entails, and how to create memorable and engaging races that resonate with participants. Kirk also introdu...

How does running impact your relationship? How can training for ultras negatively impact your relationship? Elaine and I chat about our personal experiences with this hot issue!

Just an all around awesome conversation with Nick about their journey into running and how it coincides with their coming out as non-binary. Tune in to hear how you can help create safe spaces in the running community and beyond!

Elaine and Ally chat about using running as a coping strategy and how this can make your relationship with running unhealthy sometimes.

Tune in to hear Ory and I discuss what it means to come out as a runner and how many of us struggle with claiming that identity.

Tune in to learn about Reginald's journey from overweight smoker to ultra runner. Learn about his training and how he shows up at races mentally. Laughter warning. Lots of laughter warning.

Elaine and I chat about UTMB, our worst race experiences, her half marathon training and our 2024 goals.

Paul is newish to the ultra running scene but already has several races under his belt. Tune in to hear his rapid journey through the ultra distances and why he loves the community.

We're back with a new format and schedule. We're going to a bi-weekly schedule including the one on one interviews you love and with Running Shit Talk episodes with myself and Elaine as requested from the audience. We start off Season 2 with Ally & Elaine discussing their recent running adventures, a review of the Hoka Mach 5 and discussing Courtney Dauwalter's impressive summer pe...

Karmell & Lee are experienced ultrarunners who love the 100 mile distance. They are also the founders of the Women's 100 Miler Project, a grassroots project to increase the number of women at the start line of 100 miler races. Tune in to hear their running stories, race experiences and learn all about the Women's 100 Miler Project.

Jessy started running to get through a stressful time period in her life. She started by running barefoot around her yard and quickly progressed to running ultras. Trail & ultra running became her thing and she has spent years solidifying her role in the community, even meeting her wife through ultra running. Tune in for a charming conversation about life, ultra running and more.

Jim Lampman is a lifetime runner and has spent over 2 decades in the trail and ultra scene. Learn about his journey to running 100 100 milers and the secret to his longevity in the sport.

This week's guest on the CUSS Running podcast is Michele Hartwig. Michele is an accomplished trail and ultra runner. She is also the founder of Ornery Mule Racing, an inclusive running company known for their friendly events. Tune in to hear how Michele got into the sport, why she uses inclusive language in her advertising and what's coming up for Ornery Mule.

This week's guest is Phyllis Stanley. Phyllis grew up on a Navajo reservation where running was part of the culture. She carried her relationship with running through her life constantly using it for support. She's gone on to tackle multiple ultra races with distances up to 200 miles. 

Aisha Jordan-Johnson is a badass ultrarunner who has completed distances up to 138 miles. She radiates enthusiasm and a real joy for running. Listen in to hear how she got started and why she listened to Alligator noises in her ultra training. We also dive into the mental aspect of how we view ourselves as runners and what can happen when our views get out of line with reality. 

Mark & Beth Budden have completed multiple journey runs, but more impressively is that they have completed them together.  Tune in to hear how it took Beth 10 years to go from running a half marathon to running a marathon and why she finds journey runs to be life changing. If you're thinking of doing a journey run, Mark and Beth will give you advice, tips and a little inspiration!