Miles Ahead: An Ultrarunning Podcast

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We are Heath and Olivia, two ultra runners who met while running a 100 mile race, fell in love, and the rest was history! Join us as we discuss popular ultra running topics, race strategies, and why we love this sport!

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Miles Ahead: An Ultrarunning Podcast

Episodes

Our First Backyard Ultra! 14.04.2025 28:41

In this episode, Heath and I do a pre-race interview and post-race interview about our first backyard ultra!

Ultra-Running Hot Takes 06.04.2025 54:48

In this episode, Heath and Olivia go through some rapid fire ultra-running hot takes. Leave your thoughts in the comments!

24 Hours? More Like 7 Hours 30.03.2025 42:41

In this episode, Heath and Olivia discuss Olivia's "DNF" at Vernal Equinox 24 Hour Race, along with how mentally taxing 100 milers are, and the importance of finding happiness outside of race results.

DNF at Rabid Raccoon 100 23.03.2025 40:59

In this episode, Heath and Olivia discuss Heath's DNF at Rabid Raccoon 100 last weekend,

From DNF to First Place 09.03.2025 1:17:20

In this episode, Heath and Olivia have a special guest, Olivia's crew chief, Maitland! They go through the story of Olivia's first DNF at Rim to River 100 last October, and then dive into her first place redemption race at Devil Dog 100 just 6 weeks later. Maitland has crewed Olivia at every 100 she's done (100k's included) and talks about the experiences she's seen and the joys (and stressors) th...

We're Engaged! & 50k's, the Gateway to Ultras 23.02.2025 39:45

In this episode, Heath and Olivia discuss their engagement, along with shorter ultra-marathon distances like the 50k.

The 100 Mile Mindset 16.02.2025 47:17

The training is done, you're at the start line...now what? Heath and Olivia break down the 100 mile distance and the places that our minds go to help make 100 miles not seem so daunting.

Running, Work, Relationships...More Running 14.02.2025 42:30

In this episode, Heath and Olivia talk about how they balance training, working and still making time for one another.

What Are We Without A Crew? 09.02.2025 55:18

On this episode we have Heath's mom and brother to talk about Heath's running career and what it's like to crew ultramarathons.

Nutrition, Training & More! 02.02.2025 1:00:06

In this episode we break down Heath's most recent race, the Vertical Mile at Mohican State Park. Then we go into our nutrition plans, training for ultras, and questions from viewers!

The Burning River 100, Perspectives From the Runner and the Crew 25.01.2025 1:01:44

In this episode Heath and I discuss his win at the Burning River 100 this past July. We go through the different perspectives of the day from Heath as the runner, and Olivia as the crew chief.

2024 Race Wrapped 19.01.2025 1:30:57

In our second episode, Heath and I discuss all the races we did in 2024 and answer listener questions!

Who the Heck Are We? 14.01.2025 41:25

In our pilot episode, Heath and I discuss how running lead to us meeting, our running resume, and much more!