Road Dog Podcast

"We don't want to do something just for the sake of doing it, or because it's easy. We want to add value." Dan Suher works at Coros wearables in marketing and sales. Dan chats with Luis about how he got his start in the running world and specifically the business side of running. Hear about the history of Coros and all the amazing features it offers to its customers. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  ...

"I'm really fucking good at ignoring pain." Michael Versteeg is a bad ass professional distance runner sponsored by Satisfy. Hear about him building tiny homes, why he walked off the Colorado Trail after completing over 400 miles, his musical tastes, microdosing and why he will never tape his nipples. David Valenzuela  joins in on the conversation and gives his best advice for making the thru-hike...

"It's actually probably one of the hardest things I have done because I had to do all the other races with a concussion." Samantha Wood serves in the California National Army Guard as an orthopedic physical therapist. She is a distance runner and a professional Spartan OCR athlete. Hear how she raised money for Caldor fire victims in California by virtually running the Tahoe 200. Brad Timmerman sh...

"We're all people. All of us are struggling, no matter what. You can't get through this life without a challenge without a struggle right?" Katie Asmuth is a professional athlete who runs for Sacuony and is a nurse practitioner. She gives her thoughts on homelessness, becoming a brand ambassador, what gear she likes to use, her experience running Western States 100 and running with a tampon in her...

"At the time I was embarrassed, like who wants to admit that they let themselves become a heroin addict." Patrick Vaughan is a distance runner who completed the Triple Crown of distance running in 2018. He is currently starring in the film Confessions of a Runner , which details his 290 mile run on the Lebanon Mountain Trail, his addiction and overcoming it. Kroy Taughinbaugh from XO Skin also joi...

"To be in an area without people is a pretty magical thing, I think." Brian Sarvis is the author of the book Condor Trail Guide . Stretching over more than 400 miles across the length of Los Padres National Forest, the Condor Trail is a distance hiking route that travels coastal mountain ranges and canyons deep in the backcountry of California's central coast. Hear stories about Brian's thru-hike...

"When you push yourself beyond where you went before and you keep on going, that's success." Jaala Shaw served in the Peace Core, used to own a cross fit gym, and currently is an educator and teacher who used to work for the State Department. Learn all about a Go Ruck race and her attempts at Go Ruck Selection. Hear her thoughts on Afghanistan where she spent some time teaching. Luis is joined by...

"Running is good for my body, and then running outdoors is good for my mind, but trail running is good for all of me." Terry Chiplin is the founder the the US Trail Running Conference and host running altitude camps for runners. Hear how he got his start running in England and how the US Trail Running Conference is focused on doing good for the planet and diversity and inclusion for the sport. Sup...

"There's no way I could carry a 50lbs pack and a 50lbs kid at the same time." Cassie and Josh Sutton hiked the Appalachian Trail in 209 days with their 5 year old son Harvey . Hear how they overcame many obstacles and how they got their trail names of Straps, Hot Hands and Little Man. Luis is joined by guest host Joanie Anderson . Special bonus mini conversation with Mike Miller about the Copper C...

"I want to change the way Mexicans view running and fitness." Miguel Angel Moreno is the creator of The UltraHouse which houses runners in Phoenix, Durango and Hawaii. Hear how he grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, moved to Arizona, was in gang fights, had addiction problems, started The UltraHouse and how he is making running more accessible to Mexicans. Ed "The Jester" Ettinghausen co-hosts this...

"How far can I push my limits? How far can I take myself out of that comfort zone? You know, not do something easy." Amy Chavez is a nurse who has run tons of ultras and Iron Mans'. Hear how her running journey started, her battles with addiction, being homeless and her resilience to stay sober. Bill Skyles sits in as co-host on this special episode. Support Road Dog Podcast by:   1. Joining the P...

"The journey is the destination. We need to savor everyday on the trail." In this special episode, Luis interviews thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Learn about the AT terms and phrases like Nobo, Sobo, a zero, flip-flop, trail magic, and Gut Hook. Luis Chats with Gringo Loco, Gwight, Gramps, Johnny Boy, Perch, Off Grid, Hot Wheels, Bowie, Joel, The Late Start, Hopper, Too Late, Michigan Milly...

"You won't find a more stubborn person in the world than you will in a Mainer. That's a fact!" Chris Shane is a photographer and filmmaker from Maine. Hear about moxie, whooping pies, ice fishing, canoes, beer and New England states. Recorded while hiking up the AT in Maine so please excuse the audio quality. Support Road Dog Podcast by:   1. Joining the Patreon Community:  https://www.patreon.com...

"We were running on old extinct volcanos and across lava fields and getting that all explained to us by the local team." Sean Meehan is a running guide with Rogue Expeditions. He takes runners on adventure travel or runcations all over the world. Hear cool stories about putting on events globally and all the challenges that come with it. Sean is also the author of the book Venture. Luis is joined...

"There's nothing like running a race and seeing the blood of your fellow runners on the trail." Heidi Garner is an artist, runner, teacher and mother. Recorded in Olympic Valley just before the start of Western States 100. Hear how Heidi got into running, her favorite local running spots, how she creates art and what art styles she is into. Support Road Dog Podcast by:   1. Joining the Patreon Com...

"There was a distinct point where I made that choice to live authentically and to transition." Karma Park is a runner in Alabama and is currently on some amazing running streaks. Hear her story in running and life as she transitions into an authentic version of herself. Support Road Dog Podcast by:   1. Joining the Patreon Community:  https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podc...

"The origin story for UltraSignup runs through Western States." David Callahan and Jay Kelley are the new owners of UltraSignup. Luis sits down with them in Olympic Valley just before the start of Western States 100. Hear how UltraSignup is not just for long distance races and the changes coming down the pipe like virtual races, social aspects and new categories for runners. Support Road Dog Podca...

"There is such a thing as doing way too much for a 100. What is it? I think it's 80/20 mind and body." Patrick Reagan is a professional endurance runner and a musician. Recorded live at Olympic Valley just a couple days before the start of Western States 100. Hear how Patrick got his start running, playing music, his favorite ultra races and how he trains. With special guests Martin Hernandez from...

"If you wait around for a perfect time you are never going to do something. I needed to find out more about myself." Jennifer Charpentier is thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail during this chat with Luis. They discuss Born To Run Ultramarathon, photojournalism, being adopted, and all the steps she took to get to the A.T. Hear how Jen got her trail name "Mosey", what food she carries, and all the wil...

"The most important part of what we do I'd say is probably getting other like-minded people together." Diane Frederic is President of the Donner Party Mountain Runners. In this episode she chats with Luis about the Castle Peak 100k and some other running adventures she has planned. Support Road Dog Podcast by:   1. Joining the Patreon Community:  https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe...

"I love this. I love being outside. This hurts. You know after about 16 miles it really hurts. But I love this and I found myself coming back into the essence of who Mirna Valerio is." Mirna Valerio is a mom, wife, teacher, musician, ultrarunner from Brooklyn, NY. She talks about diversity and inclusion in the running community and experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner athletes. Mirn...

"Running in nature, there's just something about it, it's a magical experience. I want to give others that same experience that I've experienced." Zachary Friedley is an adaptive athlete who started a non profit called Mendecino Movement Project to help people with different challenges move their bodies. Zachary discusses the difference between a blade and a wooden leg, how he met his mentor and h...

"There's more astronauts in the US then there are masters of wine." Michael Juergens is a wine master, rum maker, author, and runner. In this episode recorded at High Camp in Squaw Valley, he discusses his knowledge of wine and creating wineries in the Kingdom of Buhtan. Bradley Escobar also joins the conversation on his 34th birthday as well as some other special guests. Support Road Dog Podcast...

"I loved the idea that I could run all day. And after my first 50 miler, I just kept going." Craig Slagel is an ultrarunner and the creator of the RunGo app. Craig lives and runs up in Vancouver. Hear why he created the Run Go navigation app. Find out about GPS art and how to create it and all the uses of the RunGo app to make your running a better experience. Support Road Dog Podcast by:   1. Joi...

"My goal is not to finish the next ultra, my goal is to keep running when I'm 80." Emily Bello  is an ultra runner and ambassador for All We Do Is Run. Details her experience with the Badwater 135, Born To Run 200 and Nashville Ultra 50. Dennis Freeman operates the Nashville Ultra and a race director for many others in the Tennessee area. Dennis details his experiences putting on the Nashville Ult...