Inside Aravaipa

Join us for a chat with power couple Sierra DeGraph and Joe Boucher! We dive into Sierra's unbelievable feat: a brutal 8-day double of Western States and Badwater 135. Then, Joe details his experience at the Wyoming 100, which he calls "harder than Hardrock." We also cover their fiercely competitive head-to-head races. Plus: We talk Mount Charleston training, JFK speed plans, and the...

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Puretz, the first American female to finish UTMB, as she shares the story behind her remarkable achievement. From balancing motherhood, work, and training to battling doubts and exhaustion on race day, Lauren’s journey is a testament to perseverance, preparation, and the power of family support. She opens up about the critical role of gear, nutrition, and m...

Welcome to Inside Aravaipa, the new weekly show that gives you an authentic, inside look at all things Aravaipa Running. Join Aravaipa founder & host Jamil Coury as he recaps the 100 plus degree Jackrabbit Jubilee (where he participated in the 6 hour), Westminster Night Trail, talks about Aravaipa's That's No Moon 50 Mile being added as a Sterling Silver Ticket Race for the Angeles Cre...

Join us for a chat with Emilio Anaya of the Aravaipa Racing Team. In this episode we chat with Emilio about his journey from skateboarding to trail and ultras. He shares his story of moving from the desert trails of Tucson to the high peaks of Boulder, Colorado, and how he's navigating recent injuries to make a successful return to racing. We'll discuss his recent wins, including a first-p...

Welcome to the very first episode of Inside Aravaipa, the new weekly show that gives you an authentic, inside look at all things Aravaipa Running. Join Aravaipa founder & host Jamil Coury as he recaps the Jigger Johnson 100 and shares some major news including the Tucson Marathon course change, updates on the Mogollon Monster fire, and a breakdown of the WME Cup standings. Plus, get a sneak pe...

Aravaipa Running is committed to the development of a vibrant community centered around being active in the outdoors. We feel most alive on a trail, experiencing the solitude and restorative power of nature. From our course markings, pre-race email, chip timing, convenient packet pickups to unique awards we want to make your event experience flawlessly smooth and something you can count on. From m...

Aravaipa Running is committed to the development of a vibrant community centered around being active in the outdoors. We feel most alive on a trail, experiencing the solitude and restorative power of nature. From our course markings, pre-race email, chip timing, convenient packet pickups to unique awards we want to make your event experience flawlessly smooth and something you can count on. From m...

This week on Meet the Team, we sit down with  Maia Detmer , an ICU Trauma Nurse and formidable ultrarunner. Maia takes us through the highs and lows of her recent  Cocodona 250  experience, sharing how she navigated a significant  injury in the lead-up  to the race and pushed through. We also dive into the incredible balance she strikes between her demanding career in Las Vegas and her relentless...

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Entrekin—two-time Cocodona 250 champion and the new course record holder. From her early days in high school sports to chasing marathon PRs, Rachel shares the winding path that led her to fall in love with trail racing and the ultra-distance lifestyle. We dive deep into her record-breaking performance at the 2025 Cocodona 250, exploring the highs, lows, str...

In this episode of Meet the Team, your hosts, Heidi Allan, Bryce Brooks, and Patrick Caron chat with ultra-endurance athlete Cole Crosby! Cole takes us inside his incredible recent performances, sharing the grit and glory of the Sedona Canyons 125 , his grueling 24-hour experience at Across The Years , and his triumphant run at the Cowboy 200. We also dive into the support system behind the miles...

In this episode of Meet the Team, we chat with Adam Vadeboncoeur, who's hitting his peak after 20 years in the sport! Fresh off a 3rd place finish at the Mad City 50K USATF Championship, Adam talks about his journey, including major breakthroughs like a sub-2:18 marathon and representing Team USA at the 50k Worlds in India. Hear about the dedication required for elite performance, how he balan...

Fresh off a stunning 6th place finish at her JFK 50 Mile debut and a blazing 3:20 50K at Mad City, Lindsay Prescott joins us for an inspiring Meet the Team episode. Lindsay opens up about her connection to Flagstaff, her love for running, and the incredible resilience required to navigate significant personal challenges over the last few years. We dive into her comeback journey, the mental fortitu...

Meet Ruairi Moynihan! He's the founder of Trail GangstAZ, a member of the Aravaipa Racing Team, a 2:21 marathoner, dedicated running coach, and the Race Director for the Flagstaff Doggie Dash & Buffaloops Ultra. In this chat, we cover it all: Ruairi's running origins, the story behind Trail GangstAZ, insights into his coaching, and the scoop on his Flagstaff races. We also touch on his life as...

In this episode of "Meet The Team," hosts Heidi Allan and Bryce Brooks sit down with the impressive Adam Sjolund, a young athlete excelling in both marathon and ultra running while pursuing a PhD in carbon capture & storage. We explore Adam's inspiring journey into the world of running, sparked by his sister's influence, and uncover a remarkable early experience: his crucial...

In this episode of Meet the Team, Heidi Allan and Bryce Brooks sit down with Aravaipa Racing Team member Georgia Porter. From a standout collegiate track career to hundred-mile races to multi-day FKTs, Georgia shares their journey of rediscovering the joy of running. They discuss the challenges of transitioning to trail and ultra distances, the experience of setting an FKT on the Arizona Trail, an...

Join Andy Jones-Wilkins, Chris Worden, and Aaron Barber for a LIVE Recap show of the Mesquite Canyon 30K - The seventh race in the 2025 Sonoran Desert Cup.--The Sonoran Desert Cup includes seven sub ultra distance courses, split over two seasons (fall & spring). Each course handpicked to showcase some of the finest mountain running in the Valley of the Sun. Join us for the inaugural Sonoran De...

Aravaipa Running is committed to the development of a vibrant community centered around being active in the outdoors. We feel most alive on a trail, experiencing the solitude and restorative power of nature. From our course markings, pre-race email, chip timing, convenient packet pickups to unique awards we want to make your event experience flawlessly smooth and something you can count on. From m...

Join Race Director Steve Aderholt as he shares another Cocodona Race Update alongside Jeff Browning & Haroldas Subertas to discuss UltrAspire's partnership this year & a bit about lighting. Cocodona Website: http://cocodona.com UltrAspire: https://ultraspire.com

In this episode of Meet the Team, hosts Heidi Allan and Bryce Brooks sit down with Stella Springer, a new member of the Aravaipa Racing Team. A long-distance specialist, Stella is the 2024 USATF 100-Mile Road Champion and proudly represented Team USA at the 2023 IAU 24-Hour World Championships. We dive into Stella’s journey—from how she first got into running to her progression from the marathon t...

Join Race Director Steve Aderholt for his next Cocodona race update - our first in March. He also takes time to discuss Tailwind Nutrition's partnership with the event this year alongside Maggie Guterl & Sarah Ostazewski. Cocodona Website: https://cocodona.com Get Tailwind: https://tailwindnutrition.com

In this episode of "Meet the Team," we introduce Nathan Brown , new to the Aravaipa Racing Team and a key figure in expanding our presence into California. Based in San Diego, Nathan is already making a statement in 2024, coming off a commanding victory at Coldwater Rumble 100 Mile and a 2nd place finish at the Jackpot Ultras USATF 100-Mile Road Championships. As he kicks off his first y...

Join Andy Jones-Wilkins, Chris Worden, and Aaron Barber for a LIVE Preview show of the Mesquite Canyon 30K - The seventh race in the 2025 Sonoran Desert Cup.--The Sonoran Desert Cup includes seven sub ultra distance courses, split over two seasons (fall & spring). Each course handpicked to showcase some of the finest mountain running in the Valley of the Sun. Join us for the inaugural Sonoran...

Host Jamil Coury is joined in studio by Bryce Brooks & Heidi Allan who manage the Aravaipa Racing Team. We go into what the Aravaipa Racing Team is, where it's headed in 2025 and more!

Join Brett Hornig of Conversational Pace for this special edition of "Inside Aravaipa" with Aravaipa founder Jamil Coury, and resident USATF official, Schuyler Hall. We discuss the recent DQ of Rajpaul Pannu at the Jackpot 100 mile, which served as the USATF 100 mile championships. We also go over stack height rules and their application to ultramarathons, both road and trail. Lengthy di...

Cocodona race director Steve Aderholt is joined by Carrie Henderson of Wilderness Volunteers & Austin Corbett of kahtoola.