Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal

122: Breaking Boundaries: Running Sub-3 Marathon at the age of 71: Talking with Gene Dykes MR122: In this episode, I talked with Gene Dykes. Gene started seriously run at the age of 56-57. Now, the age of 71, he is breaking marathon records and the world records on his age/age group by running sub-3 marathons. Gene has great running stories to tell. Enjoy the podcast! Enjoy, Share and Subscribe! M...

MR121, in this episode, I talked with Bart Yasso about many aspects of running including running for the long term. Towards the end of the episode, Bart talks about his struggle with Lyme disease and how he is fighting it. Enjoy and share. Music by BenSound.com

120: the first part of this episode, I talked about a few of my recent road races. The second part, I talk about the Lake Martin 100 race. See you at the Lake next weekend Enjoy/Share

MR119: In this episode, I talk about running a self-support ultra distance training run through the woods of Oak mt. As an ultra distance runner, I needed a full day of run like this where I try to rediscover myself. Hope you will enjoy this kind of podcast episode. Enjoy and Share! Music by: Bensound.com

MR118: In this episode, I talked with David Tosch about many events that he puts in esp. Lake Martin 100, Blood Rock 100, and Southeastern Trail Series races. It is always fun to talk to David and visit Tosch's house. He has a vast knowledge of not only racing ultra distance events but also managing it. If you are running any Southeastern Trail Runs races this will be good podcast episode for you...

MR117: In this episode, I talked with Karl Meltzer. Karl is well-known ultra distance runner with Hoka shoe name after his nickname “Speed Goat”. We talked many aspects of ultra distance running including his experience crewing 2018 Pinhoit 100. Previous episodes with Karl: https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns/mr86 https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns/talking-with-karl-speedgoat-meltzer Enjoy, Share...

MR116: In this episode, I talked with Matt Fitzgerald. Matt is well-known author, runner, and coach. Matt has written many books in running. His latest book Life is a Marathon is coming up in March 2019. In this episode, we talked about many things including setting up a new year's resolution and more. Website: https://mattfitzgerald.org Matt's latest book: Life Is a Marathon: A Memoir of Love and...

Sometimes, it is good to say goodbye! Goodbye 2018!! Hello, 2019! I forgot mentioned that I crossed 100th Marathon/Ultra

MR114: In this episode, I talked with Lauren Jones & Ryan James who finished the 2018 Pinhoti Trail Slam challenge. We talked about different aspects of Pinhoti Trail Slam including running each slam race, training, and more. Also, Lauren is the Slam challenge female record holder.   This is a great podcast episode to those of thinking about taking your running to next level. Enjoy, Share and Subs...

MR113: In this episode, I talked with Julia Khvasechko who was wheelchair bound due to her brain cancer. She watched her first New York City Marathon from hospital window as she was getting cancer treatment. Step by step, Julia learned how to stand, walk, and eventually run marathons & ultras. Julia has inspirational stories to tell you. This is a great podcast for those of setting up a new goal i...

MR112: In this episode, I talked with DC Cole and Robby Watson - the graduates of 2018 Pinhoti 100 class. Both DC and Robby went from being a non-runner (almost) to finishing Pinhoti 100. We also talked about going through training cycle, getting ready for a 100, running through Pinhoti trail, and finishing the first 100 miler for both. Great podcast episode for those of you seeking for a 100 mile...

MR111: In this episode, I talk about staying alive at Pinhoti by running aid station to aid station. Enjoy and Share

MR110: In this episode, Michael Roy (5 time finisher – going for 6th finish), Greg Hartsfield (3 times finisher/4 DNF – going for 4th finish), Dan Crumpton (1 DNF/1 time finisher), Andrew Cargile (1st timer) and myself (2 times finisher) talked about different aspects of running Pinhoti 100. Dan and Greg talked about taking DNF. If you are running, pacing, or crewing Pinhoti 100, this is must list...

MR109: In this episode, I talked with Kim Benner, Sheila Freeman,  Lane Trimble, Tim Coleman, and Scott Padgitt about 2018 Berlin Marathon running experience. For some of our guest this week, it was their first international marathon or the first Abbott World Marathon Majors. We discuss many aspects of running an international marathon including detail Berlin Marathon running experience. Great pod...

MR108: In this episode, Aaron Jamison talks about different aspects of personal/public safety where he puts a new perspective on personal and public safety. We talk about many cases of personally as well public safety as we are out and about – running or doing our daily chores. Enjoy, Share and Subscribe! Link: Valkyries Austere Medical Solutions: https://www.facebook.com/valkyriesaustere/ or http...

MR107: In this episode, I talked with Coach Ann Stalvey. Ann is a lifetime runner and coach at Resolute Running. She is a fast road runner as well as trail runner. In this episode, we talked about many running related topics including Coach Ann's journey from a runner to coach, running community in Birmingham, 5 Dos & Don'ts of Marathon/Run training, and more. Enjoy, Share and Subscribe! Link: htt...

MR106: In this episode, I talked with Dr. Olivia Affuso. Even with her busy work schedules, Dr. Affuso manages to live an adventurous lifestyle. In this episode, we talked about: -Dr. Affuso' running journey -Her recent adventure running TransRockies -Ultra distance running -how to manage a busy schedule and live an adventurous lifestyle - Nutrition for busy people -Running community in Birmingham...

MR105: In this episode, Mary Beth Basu talks about the importance of a balanced diet for runners. We discuss different aspects of running and food choices that we can make. We go through step by step process of daily meal planning for runners or active lifestyle person. Enjoy, Share and Subscribe! Music by: bensound.com

MR104: In this episode, I talked with Dr. Sophia Lal. Dr. Lal is Sports Medicine Specialist. She also enjoys the outdoors. She is a triathlete, runner, volunteer, and more. In this episode, Dr. Lal talks detail about many ways to tackle summer heat training and racing. We also talked about the importance of a “sweat test”. Enjoy & Share the podcast! Link(s): Fagan Sports Medicine: http://www.fagan...

MR103: In this episode, Nancy Stedman talks about how running changed her life – for good. Nancy used to be a heavy smoker prior to taking on running. It took her a long time to run even few miles. Now, she is 5 times Boston Marathoner, Ultra Marathoner, Race Director, Running Coach, and more. Also, in this podcast, Nancy and I talk about Summer heat running/training/racing. Enjoy & Share the podc...

MR102: In this episode, Micah Morgan talks about her road to Badwater 135. Micah will be running her first Badwater in July 2018. Miach's is new to ultra running world, but her Road to Badwater is interesting. In this episode, we went over Micah's running journey, her road to Badwater, and more. Enjoy & Share the podcast! Link(s): Interview with Cary Morgan: https://soundcloud.com/marathonruns/mr4...

MR101: In this episode, I talked with Gary Dudney - the author of the book The Tao of Running and an ultra marathoner. We touch many aspects of running including ultramarathon running, and our recent experiences of running the Lake Martin 100. Gary also talks about the mental-sides of running. Enjoy & Share the podcast! Book Links: http://thetaoofrunning.com Also, find the book at Amazon.com Music...

MR100: In this 100th podcast episode, I will like to thank all MRuns' podcast guests and listeners. After 2 years, we arrived at the 100th episode. We have learned and listed a lot of running & running related topics. Looking forward to next 100 episodes. Please enjoy and share!

MR 99: In this episode, I talked with Ashlee Eskelsen who recently set the Guinness World Records in the Triple Jogging Stroller category at the 2018 Montgomery Half Marathon. Ashlee started to run track as a Junior at the Walla Walla High School (Washington state). She ran both cross country and track the Washington State University from 2007-2011. After college, she competed in the Seattle Rock...

MR 98: In this episode, I talked with David & Marye Jo Tosch about many topics including finding a trail/ultra runner in us. Since 2011, David & Marye directed more than 60 trail/ultra events including Lake Martin & Blood Rock 100. There so much to learn about running trail beyond setting events. In this episode, you get to hear many aspects of another side of trail/ultra events. Summary: In this...