Tara Dower and Arlee Hiskey
DNF Diaries
Every other week we bring you a wonderfully entertaining, low stakes, Absolutely no shame story of a DNF in the ultramarathon, sub ultra, FKT, or thru hike world.
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Tara Dower and Arlee Hiskey
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May 19, 2026
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Episodes
RACHEL ENTREKIN DNFs TOO Y'ALL 19.05.2026 1:03:42
big shoutout to rachel for coming on our humble pod :) OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/ we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME...
ben's corn themed marathon was a disaster ..shocker! BUT he is a genius for using corn syrup as fuel 17g of CARBS per TBSP 05.05.2026 1:02:11
OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/ we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like t...
The Origin Story of Scotty B Cash - Cold, Prepared and a Pack of Bears... and maybe 11 liters of water too 21.04.2026 53:55
Guest star Scotty B comes on the pod to share about his backpacking fails @scottbenerofe on instagram OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/ we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of...
maybe the real treasure was the cougar we stumbled upon along the way- anonymous Jordan 07.04.2026 49:26
AI cover art alert!!!!!! OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/ we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF...
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE U SPRAYED URSELF W/ BEAR SPRAY? Sara has done it TWICE in her life omg SARAAAAAAA are you kidding me? HOW?! 24.03.2026 1:00:32
OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/ we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell&nbs...
broken hand, exploding bikes and a 100 mile on the saddle 12.03.2026 55:43
Go listen to Nick's podcast "Trail Mix" !! we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail a...
The CRUELEST of the jewels with CJ 10.02.2026 1:02:32
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
2012 Olympic Marathon DNF with Des Linden 27.01.2026 58:22
Thank you to our guest Des for coming on and being transparent about her 2012 dnf at the olympics. Hope you guys enjoy:) we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so mu...
A less than refreshing bowel cleanse on the Colorado Trail with Cole 13.01.2026 54:30
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
a college try on the foothills trail- Jenny's Jamboree 30.12.2025 49:16
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
a proper vom sesh with Carolyn 16.12.2025 54:51
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
every streak comes to an end - guest host : rascal 02.12.2025 47:31
Tara's on vacay so its a rascal and arlee takeover we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our...
"growth happens when we're uncomfortable" - brady🫣 10.11.2025 47:35
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
Lanier is cold as hell at Hellgate 100k+++++ 21.10.2025 44:47
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
The Mammoth 200 MELTDOWN - Tara's misadventure into her 2nd DNF this year 08.10.2025 55:26
At this point it feels like I'm just getting some juicy content for the pod. we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF...
Adam's Unraveling at the 25' Umstead 100 25.09.2025 57:00
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
Virginia Blues with Pink Feathers 09.09.2025 59:32
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
Into the second night! Arlee's VT FKT DNFFF 04.08.2025 1:01:53
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
9 Seconds Short of GLORY at Barkley Fall Classic - Kristi's DNF at BFC BABBYYYY 22.07.2025 54:06
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
Flu Game - Tara's epic WSER DNF 09.07.2025 1:01:58
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
Bikepacking DNF - Haley's close call w/ Semis, deadly cliffs, and the worst of all of that .. judgmental people 10.06.2025 55:25
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
No Margin for Error - Julian and Mylon's Harrowing Backcountry DNF (and almost death) 21.05.2025 52:42
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more...
Runners Brain DNF - Simon's Stokely Story 06.05.2025 1:04:27
Simon emailed back and said it was cool if he wasn't anonymous!! so close!! we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF...
Was this a legit DNF or is this a conspiracy? 23.04.2025 52:38
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com or fill o...
Run Club Disaster :( 08.04.2025 49:10
we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/ WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much! If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com or fill o...
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