Marathon & Ultra Running Podcast - With Suman Silwal

MR 97: In this episode, Matt Clem and I talked about the 5th running of the Lake Martin 100. This was the 5th time I was running the LM100, and Matt was crewing and pacing. It was great to have Matt discuss pacing/crewing side of the LM100 as well as observation of the race, while I talked about my running/struggles/more side of the LM100. Summary: In this episode, Matt and I talked about: – Dos a...

MR96: In this episode, I talked with Christy Johnston from Destin, FL. Christy was not always an ultra runner. According to Christy, 2013 Lake Martin 50 miler race almost ended her ultra journey; and at the same time kick-started her ultra journey that she on now. Since 2013 LM50, Christy ran many ultra distance races with multiple podium finishes. In 2016, she ran her first Badwater 135. July 201...

MR95: In this on the location podcast episode from 2018 Mercedes Marathon. In this episode, I talked with the overall male finisher to official last finisher – the ballon leady. I also had an opportunity to talk to few elite runners, first-time runners, the Executive Director of the Bell Center, and a Bell Runner. This episode will give you overall race experience. Summary: In this episode, I talk...

MR94: In this episode, I talked with Doctor of Chiropractic Adam Rogers from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Adam was not always a runner. Since he took on running in 2014, his preservative on runners, running and running-related injuries changed. In this episodes, we talked about different types of running-related injuries, and how to treat them. We also talked to about how to take care of ourselves to...

MR93: In this episode, I talked with Josh LaJaunie. He was 400+lbs overweight person before he started on his running and weight loss journey. Once Josh started taking on running, he lost more than 230 lbs. He changed his life around by becoming a marathoner, ultra-marathoner, and taken on a plant-based lifestyle. Now, Josh dedicates not only to make himself better, but also help others through th...

MR92: In this episode, I talked with Julie Weiss “Marathon Goddess”. About 10 years ago, Julie was a non-runner who was overweight and depressed. Once she started to take on running, she did not need the help of anti-depression. As she was making progress in her running journey, she lost her biggest fan and supporter - her father – due to Pancreatic Cancer. Since a sudden loss of her father, she h...

MR91: In this week's episode, I talked with Michelle Belcher. Michelle is a lifetime runner and physically active person who became a marathon/ultra runner – 10 years ago. About 5 years ago, she took yoga challenge from a request of her friend and yoga instructor. At first, she was not sure about if yoga is a runner or not. After practicing yoga for 5 years, she has proved that it is for runners a...

MR90: In this week's episode, I talked with Mike Meggiato from Vancouver Canada. Mike is Mruns' first Canadian guest from the Pacific Northwest. I have always wanted to learn about races and places to run in the Pacific Northwest. In this podcast, we talk about many things including trail system in the Pacific Northwest and races in that area. After talking to Mike, I really like to go out run one...

MR89: In this week's episode, I talked with Beth McCurdy. Beth was never a runner till she picked up running at her age of 24. Over the years, she has gone from being a non-runner to be a very accomplished runner. Beth has run many-many marathons, ultra marathons, and timed events. In this interview, Beth and I talked many aspects of running including Beth's running related burnouts to the point w...

MR88: In this week's episode, I talked with Martin Schneekloth. I know Martin as a Huntsville, AL runner. Over the years, Martin went from almost non-runner to an accomplished ultra runner who traveled around the world for running. Recently, he visited my home country of Nepal to run the 2017 Everest Trail Race. In this podcast, Martin discussed his experience of running the remote part of the wor...

MR87: In this week's episode, Donna and I talked with Susan Donnelly. Susan ran more than 100x100 mile races around the world. She brings the wealth of experience, knowledge, and stories of ultra running. She has a great story to tell us about her running journey. In this episode, we talked about many topics including distinguishing between pain and discomfort, how to run 200+miles races, etc. Gre...

MR86: In this week's episode, I talked with Karl Meltzer . Karl is the world's winnest 100 mile trail runner. He brings a wealth of wisdom and knowledge of ultra/trail running. In this episode, we touch on many topics of running an effective 100 mile race: from pacing, racing, hydration, nutrition, and more. Summary: In this episode, Karl and I talk about: -Karl's running journey from high-school...

MR85: In this week's episode, I talked with Cecil Cheves - the race director and one of the founders of the Soldier Marathon. We talked about Cecil's running journey from being non-runner to Ironman and ultra marathoner. We also talk about the founding of Solider Marathon to last 8 years of running Soldier Marathon. In this episode, we also talked the real reason why 2017 will be last year of the...

MR84: In this week's episode, I talked with Emily Kennedy, Bob Watters, and Michael Roy who will be running their 5th Pinhoti 100 and join the Pinhoti 500 miles club. This is a great informational podcast episode for those running Pinhoti 100 for the first time or Nth time. Together, Emily, Bob, Michael, and I bring 13 years of running Pinhoti 100. In this episode, we share about the experience of...

MR83: This is an on-location episode, where I talked with runners who were running or ran 48 hrs, 24 hrs, & 12 hrs event. It was fun to be on-location and be a part of an event where runners were taking their running beyond they were ever gone before. I saw many new Alabama state records set for different events. Music by: bensound.com Enjoy, Share and Subscribe!

MR82: In this week's episode, I talked with Irene Sewell from Chattanooga, TN who set the Guinness World Records in High Heels marathon running. Irene started her running journey only 3 years ago after volunteering at the Ironman Chattanooga event. Since she took on running, she completed many half-marathons, few half-Ironman, and 3 marathons including the 2017 Seven Bridges Marathon where she set...

MR81: In this week's episode, I talked with Dr. Seth Elsheimer from Orlando FL. Seth ran 239 marathon/ultra (as of this interview), and he is still running 20+ marathon/ultra a year at his age of 60+. He has completed 50 states marathon twice, and ultra marathon once. It is a great to have Seth on Mruns' podcast and share his story about his running journey. In this episode, Seth and I talked abou...

MR80: In this week's episode, I talked to fellow pacer Steve Sprieser about pacing and running the Chicago Marathon and beyond. We took an in-depth looked at pacing aspect of a marathon running. A lot runner do not know what we – the pacers - really do? This episode will help you to answer some of your questions. As a local Chicago runner, Steve also talks about different high lights of running th...

MR79: This is on-location podcast episode where I talked with stage race runners, volunteers, and event organizer. In this episode, I talked with runners from a different background every day – from the back of pack runners to the overall finisher. For the first time, you will get to hear Marye Jo Tosch's voice on Mruns' podcast. Note: Due to on-location recording, some parts of audio is not as gr...

MR78: In this week's episode, I talked with David Olsen about ins and outs of running a 3 days stage race. As we are headed towards the 2017 Birmingham Stage Race, David is a great resource to give a lot of insight into running a stage race. David ran many Stage races around Southeast and has podium finishes on many of them. Great podcast to listen if you want to learn about stage race? Or how to...

MR77: In this week's episode, I talked with Greg Armstrong. Even though Greg was a life time runner, he did not turn into ultra running till 2008. Ever since he turned into running ultra, he has not looked back. He feels that he found his place in running. In recent years, Greg completed in the IAU 24 Hours World and European Championships for the Team USA, ran the Bad water 146 miles and vol stat...

MR76: In this week's episode, I talked with Erica (Braswell) Speegle. Erica has been running for a long time with her biggest accomplishment was to qualify for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Due to many reasons, she had to drop out during the race. In this episode, you can hear Erica's story about her Olympic trial disappointment and bounce back to set state records. In this episode, Erica...

MR75: In this week's episode, I talked with Scott Strand. For a long time, Scott has been a big part of running community here in Birmingham, AL. Over the years, he has competed in multiple U.S. Olympic trials as well as holds many local and national records on multiple distance running races. In recent days, Scott has started to race local trail races as well. It is great to follow Scott's runnin...

MR74: In this week's episode, I talked with Ray "The K" Krolewicz. Over the years, Ray has run more than 500 ultra marathons with many wins as well as US record for the 48 hour distance. His running journey brings a lot of wisdom to our running field. This podcast episode is full of training advice, stories, and more. Also, through Ray, we can get prescriptive on competitive running and racing sin...

MR73: In this week's episode, I talked with Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell. Gary is one of the founders of the Barkley Marathons - the world's hardest ultra marathon. In 31 years, the Barkley Marathons produced only 15 finishers. Gary is also the race director of 5 other races which are the classic races of southeastern USA. He has been part of running community for 51 years. Over the years, Gary ha...