Run The Riot Podcast

Kevin Goldberg has combined his passion and his profession.  As a matchmaker for Training Peaks, he’s also passionate about running long distances.  We chat about his love for the Bigfoot 200, his completion of the Triple Crown of 200s, and his big year ahead that includes the Cocodona 250, Western States, and his 4th time running the Bigfoot 200! Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/keving Check o...

How are those New Years Resolutions going? Don't be afraid to start again right now!

I had an awesome conversation with husband, father, engineer, and all-around good dude, Steven Carr.  Steven started running to regain his health when a busy life caused him to neglect it.  Since then, he’s run Boston, and quite a few 100 mile and above races including the Badwater 135 (placing 5th male and 7th overall) and the Spartathlon 246K in Greece!  The crazy thing is that he does it on rel...

You may remember my friend and LSU professor, Gwen Zywicke from Episode 92.  I invited her back to discuss the release of her book, “Ultrarunning Mysticism:  Mind, Body, Spirit and the Sacredness of Overcoming Suffering.”  We have a great time diving into the process and discussing more of her discoveries in writing the book.  You’ll love Gwen’s energy and enthusiasm!  I appreciate that Gwen allow...

I preached at my church, Olivet Baptist Church on 1/9/2022 and was able to use my experience at the 2018 Tahoe 200 to illustrate Paul's message in Philippians 3:12-14. You can watch the video version here:  https://youtu.be/_RNSkBORAgw  

This week we visit with a really strong runner, Mindy Coolman.  She’s a dietitian in Nebraska and has quite the ultra running resume.  This is a really fun conversation about mistakes made during her first ultras and important lessons she’s learned.  We dive into the ups and downs of health and ultrarunning and how she’s battled and come back from a long heat illness.  We also talk about running n...

Personal reflections on 2021, goals for 2022, and a few challenges!

Nicole is a wife and mother who has been crushing races this past year.  She’s won her first 4 ultras and is running her first 100m at Rocky Raccoon in February.  We had a great conversation about how she happened into her first 100K, training, and life. Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/nicolel    

Will Frantz is a NASM certified personal trainer and has been trained in nutrition coaching by both Precision Nutrition and the Nutrition Coaching Institute.  Will seeks to help athletes with their nutrition needs.  Join us as we explore all things nutrition!  We talk about performance, sleep, recovery, and nutrition’s connection to each. Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/willfrantz

Shaun was on the podcast last in February 2020  for episode 19 - Check that out if you haven’t heard it.  In that episode, we discussed his Triple Crown of 200s journey and training.  On this episode, we catch up with Shaun to discuss some of his races since then, and more importantly, his Iditarod 350 attempt and in February and his plan at redemption in 2022. We talk about the logistics of runni...

Nick Ferrara grew up in the Bronx and discovered his love for running later in life when he realized that he had to make some changes for his health.  He seems to gravitate toward gnarly mountain races.  He's done UTMB twice!  He was the first to do Western States and Eastern States in the same year and this past year he completed Hard Rock.  Listen in as we talk about the awesome journey that he...

Nick is not afraid to set BIG goals!  As a new runner, Nick Fowler decided to set his sights on the Pacific Crest Trail FKT.  When that didn’t work out, he set his sights on the Pacific Northwest Trail FKT and achieved his goal.  It wasn’t easy, and he had some hiccups even before he started, but he was determined and adapted along the way to get it done.(You’ll love his improvised strategy for de...

Thankful?  That's good.  But who is the object of your gratitude?

Justin Walker is a personal friend and friend of the podcast.  We last visited and talked about his TransOkie FKT on Episode 54.  We also got into some really good life conversations.  Check that one out if you haven’t heard it yet.  Today, we catch up with Justin about his Ozark Highlands Trail FKT attempt, co-directing the Pumpkin Holler 100, his move to Salida, CO, coaching, Barkley Fall Classi...

Some lessons I learned while dealing with COVID and injuries.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." "Do you hate losing so much that you're willing to change, or do you hate change so much that you're willing to lose?"

Oh man!  This was fun!  Jason Hardrath has completed 100 FKTs!  For #100, he scaled the 100 highest peaks in Washington in just over 50 days!  I love Jason’s mindset and outlook on life.  You’ll want to lean in and listen closely to his encouraging and challenging words!  You’ll also want to listen to our previous interview with Jason in December of 2020 if you haven’t heard it.  I’ll put the link...

Russell is like many of us - he wears a lot of hats!  He's a husband, father, ultra runner, serial entrepreneur, former investment banker, venture capital investor, and more.  He just recently finished the Cascade Crest 100 miler.  We had a great conversation about why and how we do what we do.  Russell shares part of the story that lead him to write his new book, "One Life to Lead" which deals wi...

Ever get that feeling that you were made for a life bigger than what you're living?

Laura Kearns just won the 2021 Arkansas Traveller 100!  I got to sit down and visit with her about the stellar year she’s been having in ultrarunning.  Earlier this year, she ran her second 100-mile race, the LOViT 100, and won it!  Laura puts in a lot of training miles, but she loves group runs, has fun, and does not hold herself to a rigid training plan.  Listen in as we talk about how the races...

Amy is fast and puts in some serious work!  She’s currently training for Tunnel Hill 100 and I can’t wait to see how she does.  Amy had a fall in 2019 during one of her final training runs for the Arkansas Traveller 100 and had to miss the race.  We talk about her coming back from that injury physically and mentally.  We also talk about her how she’s dealt with stomach issues and the steps she had...

Ever know someone who is always all smiles!  That’s today’s guest.  My friend Paul Countess is one of those guys who just exudes JOY!  Even in the middle of a grueling 100 mile race, the dude is smiling!  I love it!  Paul loves to challenge himself with TOUGH races to push his limits.  He just recently completed the Bigfoot 200 and due to life’s circumstances, his training was only about 30 miles...

Today's guest is Gwen Zywicke, an ultrarunning friend in Louisiana. Gwen is a professor at LSU who has been doing some really interesting research. You know that feeling when you are running and you're in the zone? In flow? That runner's high? Well, Gwen is researching that and the connection with the mind, body, and spirit, particularly as it relates to ultrarunning! You'll love how passionate sh...

Do the Best you can with what you've got.  Seminary, balance, and boats.

Brodie has a passion to help runners to run injury-free.  Through his ebooks, podcast, classes, and online clinic, he has helped many runners fix the issues that plague them.  On today's podcast, we discuss numerous issues common to all runners and the importance of rest. Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/brodiesharpe2