Miles With Marty Podcast

I had the pleasure of chatting in depth with Mike Alberts of South Florida.  He is an avid ultra-runner with many epic accomplishments in just a short period of time.  He loves doing epic scary challenges!  He makes amazing videos of his races and shares them with the world.  He's also committed to shining a light on the importance of mental health by his connection with Bigger Than the Trail...

In Episode 37, I chat with Kerry Dulina and Dan Hernandez.  They are co-race directors and owners of Rough Runners - Run 4 a Reason.  They have several races in the Savannah, Georgia area including this coming weekend at Lake Mayer.  It's the Bronze Dragonfly with 3, 6, 12, 24, and 30 hour options around a 1.4 mile certfied track with part asphalt and part rubberized surface.  They put on epi...

Episode 36 features Tonya Olson.  She is a brilliant physcical therapist as well as an expert on foot care for runners.  Believe it or not, some of us runners are clueless on how to treat issues with our most important tools for our sport, our feet.  Tonya passionately shares some great advice on foot care, some great stories from Western States, as she is the foot care expert at the Michigan Bluf...

Join me as I chat with Richard Gallegos.  His new book, an autobiography, Recovery Run, just hit the shelves last week is a super inspiring story detailing how he went from 300+ pounds and an IV drug addict/alcoholic to clean and sober, to a badass ultrarunner - finisher of 13 - 100 milers, and a 200 miler, and now a published author.  He was quite a joy to get to know better and I am sure others...

John Kelly is one of only three people in the world that have finished Barkley more than once.  He was 2nd place finisher this year and less than 20 minutes behind Aurelien Sanchez.  He's a super smart guy and shares some of his experiences of the epic race.  I hope you enjoy.  Show him and his sponsors some love for coming on the show. @randomforestrunner @lasportivana @ultimatedirectionusa

Episode 33 features my chat with a major influence in my ultra-running life and thousands of others, Dean Karnazes.  He chats about some of his epic races and running experiences, his best-selling books, and his new Greek Running tour.  I think you will like it. @ultramarathon Greek Running Tours – Discover running routes in Greece by Dean Karnazes @hammernutrition @runspeedland My friends Sean an...

Episode 32 features super-passionate nutrition coach/mom/ultra-runner/OCR badass/etc. Ivi Stangle.  She talks about all things nutrition, from a healthy day to day diet for those that are looking to get the most out of their bodies as well as in-race and post-race fueling.  She also gives a great recap of her first 50 miler that she crushed and got 5th overall female.  It was at Forgotten Florida....

Episode 31 features incredible human, badass ultra runner, and top-notch vegan chef, Deanna Doane.  She was such a pleasure to talk to!  Her positive energy on all subjects discussed was absolutely infectious!  I think you will love it.  Show her some love on social media and buy some of her yummy food! @wandering.sunflower  @sweetdsjax

In this episode I chat with Caryn Lubetsky.  She is a gifted runner with several wins under her belt.  3 time Badwater 135 finisher, holder of 3 world records with her friend Carrie in tow, mother of 3, and all around good human that is dedicated to make a positive difference in the world. @carynlubetsky www.thechildhoodcancerproject.org I also talk to Luis Cocco and Tuan Nguyen, race directors fo...

In episode 28, I chat with this year's winner of the Long Haul 100.  He's come a long way since his first half marathon which was not that long ago.  He also bested his previous 100 mile PR by 7ish hours.  And most of us would love to have his previous PR!!  Kalo Axsom is a great viking name, and not too bad for an ultra-runner as well.  I also share my experience as a spectator at Long...

Episode 27 was a blast chatting with 2 - time 100 miler finisher, Billy Roosa from Austin, Texas.   I met Billy at the Daytona 100 back in December and he and I just connected because we both share a passion for doing epic shit.  He is a funny guy, a committed individual with big goals, and I can't wait to follow his journey as he continues to chase his dreams.  Follow him on IG  @kanga_woosa...

I hope you enjoy my chat with the amazing Susan Donnelly!  She is a badass ultra-runner, mindset/life coach, and all around super cool lady!  She has way over 100 - 100 miler finishes, great stories and advice.  I also give a quick recap of 2022 for me and the podcast. @susanidonnelly (1) Susan Donnelly | Facebook Susan Donnelly (susanidonnelly.com)

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Andy "Croom" Matthews.  He is an accomplished ultra-runner with over 40  - 100 miler finishes.  He's also a highly respected race director in the ultra-running community.  I originally reached out to Andy to discuss Daytona 100, but he had so many more stories to tell, I just let him go.  It was a real pleasure to hear from him. ...

Super inspiring interview with total badass, and fellow Squirrel, Theresa Nielsen.  She is the overall female winner of the 2022 Triple Crown of 200's put on by Candace Burt (who's a total badass in her own right) and Destination Trail Races.  Theresa shares her story of what got her to the start line of these 3 epic races among some others and really exhibits the passion and fearlessnes...

Episode 23 features my interview with Jim Miller of Orlando, Florida.  Jim has run over 200 marathons in all 50 states and 3 continents.  At 70 years young, he is fairly new to ultra-running but is making up for lost time.  In just over 2 years he has progressed from 50k to his most recent ultra, The Daytona 100 where he placed 1st in his age group and kicked my butt by more than 30 minutes.  He i...

I wrap up my 3-part series recapping Jack's Trail Race with RD Dawn Lisenby, Becoming Ultra founder and head coach Scott Jones, and season 12 participants Jason Hube and David Furber.  Inspiring people with epic stories!   @runnaturalcoach Jacks50k.com @athleteonfire @becomingultraproject Season 13 applications open thru 12/31. www.becomingultra.com Coaching. Run camps.

Episode 21 features my conversation with professional runner, Michael Wardian.  I met him in New York City at the marathon expo.  Just happened upon him at the Coros booth.  He was preparing to guide a visually impaired athlete to a marathon finish.  Mike shares stories from many of his epic adventures and races, including his transcontinental run earlier this year.  He discusses his passion for h...

Episode 20 is part 2 of a 3-part series recapping the Becoming Ultra experience at Jack's Trail Race 50k down in Palm Coast, Florida.  Three more new members of the ultra-running community share their stories and their race experience.  Cale and Meghan Pearson from Redmond, Oregon and Dayna Debacker from San Antonio, Texas.   @becomingultraproject @runnaturalcoach @athleteonfire

This episode is the 1st of at least 2 - Jack's 50K trail race recaps and discussion with 3 -1st time ultra-finishers that ran Jack's as part of the Becoming Ultra Project.  Natalie, Katie, and Nick, all have very interesting stories.  IG - @becomingultraproject Races (eastcoasttrailracing.com)

Episode 18 features my chat with fellow friend in recovery and runner, Amy Carlos Columbo.  Right about the time this episode publishes, she will be starting her 53rd marathon as she seeks to complete 53 marathons in 53 consecutive weeks to celebrate her 40th birthday, to show her gratitude for the life she's been blessed with and to raise funds and awareness for the Herren Project.  Amy is t...

Part 2 of the Blue Ridge Ultra recap episode features female winner and course record holder, Kara Moore and 2nd place male, Alex Dedels.  They both are 1st time ultra-runners that have great stories and potential to make some noise in our sport with their passion for running and ability going for them.   Also, Cait Patterson, whom I met at aid station 2 during the race, was a volunteer in between...

First of a 2-part series recapping the Blue Ridge Ultra, put on by ARGeorgia.  Blue Ridge Ultra offers a 50k, 30k, and a 15k in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia.  It is scenic, challenging, and well organized.  This was the site of my first ultra-just 2 years ago and you can tell by this podcast it has impacted my life greatly.  In this episode, I speak to Kelli Littlet...

This is part two of the Javelina Jundred preview!  I have the pleasure of chatting with two really awesome dudes!  First, Jamil Coury joins to discuss the history of Aravaipa Running, taking over Javelina in 2008 and evolving into a huge player in the ultra-running community.   He discusses all things Javelina, some of his favorite races, and gives a few tips on moving up to the 200's for tho...

This is part 1 of a two-part Javelina Jundred preview series.  In this part, Matthew Hoadley, a fellow east coaster, talks about his upcoming race the Womp Romp at Wompatuck State Park south of Boston and then shares his experience as a crew and pacer at Javelina last year.  Then special guests from the West Coast, Willem Pennings, and Robin McDearmon share their passion for the Javelina community...

Chris Twiggs, chief training officer for Galloway run-walk-run training, as well as an accomplished marathoner and ultra-marathoner.  He coaches hundreds to use the run-walk-run method and freely shares his knowledge and experience with us about using the method effectively in ultras.  He also discusses his love for Hardrock 100.  He is the only Floridian with 16 finishes.  Chris's knowledge,...