Run Long After 60

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by one of the most influential figures in ultrarunning — Catra Corbett . By any objective measure, Catra is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. She has completed hundreds of ultras, finished 100-mile races more than 100 times, conquered the Triple Crown of 200s twice, run Badwater repeatedly, and still holds the Fastest Known Time for the...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by ultrarunner, retired police commander, and devoted grandfather John Parks — known to many as @grandpajohninmotion. John spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, often on the front lines, developing a kind of resilience that doesn’t come from races alone. Later in life, that same steadiness carried him into ultrarunning — and eventually into...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by ultrarunner Ann Ongena — an athlete whose presence, resilience, and joy leave a mark on every race she touches. At 61, Ann finished the Hardrock 100 as the final official finisher, kissing the rock with minutes to spare — not as someone barely hanging on, but with strength, composure, and form that reflected decades of experience. Since then, sh...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by ultrarunner and endurance phenomenon Pamela Chapman-Markle — known to many as @UltraPam100. Pamela began racing at 55 and chose a 100-miler as her first event. Since then, she’s built one of the most extraordinary late-life endurance résumés in the sport: multiple finishes at Badwater 135, a perfect 10-for-10 record at Keys 100 (the only person...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by Dr. Tonya K. Olson — the go-to foot expert in ultrarunning and the steward of Fixing Your Feet , the essential resource trusted by runners around the world. Tonya is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, a Doctor of Education, and the person athletes turn to when blisters, maceration, taping, shoe fit, or foot failure threaten to dera...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by endurance athlete David Dicks — and the conversation unfolds a little differently than usual. This is the only episode in the series that doesn’t begin with a running intro. Instead, I recorded my intro sitting quietly on my patio, relaxed and unhurried, creating space for a deeper conversation about mental health, attention, and how endurance s...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by ultrarunner, race director, and endurance outlier Pete Livingstone . Pete’s path into ultrarunning wasn’t linear — and that’s exactly what makes it compelling. After years working in mining and spending long stretches in demanding environments, Pete chose a different kind of life: one built around movement, exploration, and endurance at the far...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by runner, coach, and community builder Lisa Pozzoni . Lisa is a Master Certified ChiRunning Instructor and the founder of TheRunningUniversity , which recently marked its tenth year of training, coaching, and supporting runners across all stages of life. Her work reflects a long-term commitment to strength, durability, and thoughtful preparation —...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by elite endurance athlete Ray Sharp . Ray spent years competing at a high level as a race walker and later transitioned fully into running — an evolution that reflects both continuity and reinvention across a long athletic life. Our conversation centers on what it takes to continue showing up with intention as goals evolve, bodies change, and expe...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by runner, triathlete, coach, and endurance pioneer Julia Esther Jones . Julia’s athletic life spans more than four decades. From her first marathon in 1990 to a second-place age-group finish at Ironman Austria at age 64, her story is one of consistency, curiosity, and evolution. Although she grew up in California, Julia has spent the past 40 years...

In this first episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by trail runner, race director, and community builder Stephanie Irving . Stephanie began running at 40, transitioned from road marathons to trail running, and has since completed dozens of ultramarathons, including 100K and 100-mile races around the world. At age 63, she became the only woman in her age group to finish the 257-mile Cocodona 2...

In this episode of Run Long After 60 , I’m joined by ultrarunner, podcaster, and endurance storyteller Sam Hill . Sam is known for his thoughtful approach to long-distance running, his openness about setbacks and his first, recent Did Not Finish ("DNF"), and his ability to balance curiosity, humility, and ambition deep into the endurance journey. Our conversation starts in the present — how Sam is...