The Running Mullet

Happy Podcastiversary to us!!! Grayce and I somehow made it through a full year of this podcast business! Just like a marriage, we have had our ups and downs. Think of this show as our first trip to the counselor to talk about our feelings.. Tears will be shed, laughter will be laughed.. But most importantly we will communicate with each other so that this Podcast starts year two with a BANG! You...

At approximately 229.8 miles the PA section of the Appalachian Trail is known to be one of the harder more technical sections of the AT. Jordan just recently set out to best the unsupported FKT on this section. We will discuss everything leading up to the big push and then tackle what went right and what went wrong. Clear your Monday evening, you don't want to miss this one!

I read race reports! Word for word. I've been saving this one! The tenth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Eric "Idiot Runner" Kosek's race report for the 2018 Tahoe 200-miler. You can find Eric running tough trails and tough races, and we discuss it all live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern. And, if you also identify as an Idiot Runner, you can get alllll the fun Idiot Runner...

We have a full show for you people. First we talk to Jason Tanner about his 7th place finish at Rocky Raccoon 100 miler in Texas, then Grayce tells us all the deets on her weekend run at the DUC 100K. What a great show for our 50th episode! Join us!

I read race reports! Word for word. The ninth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Brooke Schell's race report for the 2020 Mohican 100-miler. You can find Brooke and her pups running trails mostly through the Beast Coast with the occasional dip elsewhere such as this jaunt over to the Midwest. You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, o...

Grayce and Eric both tackled "The Snot" this past Saturday. She took care of the party in the back as usual and Eric made sure everything was in order near the front. It was an unusually warm day with little snow or ice but a beautiful day to be in the woods with our trail family and friends. Join us and Roxanne Strine as we talk about our experience and everything SNOTTY!

Tune in as we have on our guest, Dan Yearick, to talk about his incredible weight loss journey, going from a high of 525 lbs. to a now lean, Spartan racing machine that weights in around 190! Where did he come from and how he got to where he is today. Grayce and I love personal triumph stories and this is a good one!

Join us as we talk to Race Director of the Phunt 25k/50k, Carl A. Perkins. This race is known for being run super smoothly, listen in to hear his secrets to success and what makes a great race a Great Race!

I read race reports! Word for word. The eighth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Marissa Kovach's race report for the 2023 Devil Dog Ultras 100-Miler. You can find Marissa on trails through the Beast Coast with the biggest smile around. Also, check out Episode 3 of the The Mullet Chronicles by Marissa titled, An Ode to Running. You can submit your own race reports by finding The Run...

Craig Fleming, who Race Directs many races in the North Central Pa region joins us as we talk about the upcoming 2024 Rocksylvania Series. How does the series work? What is new or has changed this year? What can you expect from some of the races in the series. Join us all for the conversation and have your questions for Craig ready!

How many races is too many races? Is that even a thing or should you just run what you want to run? Grayce and Eric dive into planning your race calendar so that your goals are achievable but also realistic. Also, Eric wants to talk about what side of the mullet really has the most fun and why. Join the party!

2024 is here! Join in the conversation as we talk about ours (and yours) running goals for the year. Are you stepping up in mileage? Attempting a new race distance or perhaps just going on some epic adventures? Tune and and let us know what your plans are, heck, maybe we will come!!!

I read race reports! Word for word. The seventh episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Joey Vickers' race report for the 2023 Barkley Fall Classic. You can find Joey running the toughest trails she can find through the beast coast. You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com . Listen to The Running Mull...

Merry Christmas! If you participated in the Secret Santa then join Grayce and Eric as they open their presents... If you watch live then comment what you received! Its not a definite but we are hopeful that the big guy, the one and only, Santa Clause an join us for a few minutes live to talk about how his busy day and night went delivering presents all around the world. We hope you can make it to...

Join Eric and Grayce as they discuss viewers answers to the "Best of" questions that were asked about the year in running. Who wins "Idiot Runner of the Year"? What race was voted to have the best Party? Tune in LIVE to listen to all the fun answers!

Join the chat as we announce and discuss the "Best of" categories for the show from 2023. We will then get into talking about our own personal best moments of 2023 and would LOVE to hear yours and why they are your best!

I read race reports! Word for word. The sixth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Fogell McLoving (aka Jonathan Ladson)'s race report for the 2023 Fire on the Mountain 50k. Buckle up! This one is a nail-biter! You can find Jonathan running all distances of races through the DC area. Follow him on social media under the name Fogell McLoving, and be prepared to laugh and be inspired. Yo...

We are back on the "Fastest Known Time" Train! Mr. Bob Stewart hold several very long FKTs in the Northeast. Most notably the 328 mile Mid State Trail that travels North to South through Pennsylvania. Bob is not only fast but he also prefers to go after the unsupported categories of FKTs which make planning and execution that much harder. Join us as we talk to him about everything FKTs and beyond!

We are now less than a month out from having the big guy "drop in"! Join Grayce and Eric as they talk about what running stuff is on their wish-list for Santa this year. Join the chat and let them know what you want and maybe give them some ideas!!! To finish out the show we will be creating a secret Santa fun little game for those who are interested in participating. Grab your egg nog and your mi...

Jade Oakes just finished her first 50 mile race at Stone Mill last weekend. Join us as we talk about how her day (and night) went. Ben Mazur joins the conversation to tell us what it was like crewing her... #crewingainteasy . From the looks of things she had a very "special" crew that took care of her and got her to that finish line. We finish off the show talking a little Eastern States 100 chatt...

I read race reports! The fifth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Angie Schoonover's race report for the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon. Angie takes you through the entire marathon experience from expo to finish line and provides a great comparison of changes in logistics from 2022 to 2023. You can find Angie and her family running, volunteering, and cheering all through Pennsylvania and...

I read race reports! The fourth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Scott Snell's race report for Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Individual World Championship (AKA "Big's") from 2023. Scott takes you through all the highs and lows of his race. Big's is one of the most-followed events in the ultrarunning community, and you get to hear about one runner's adventure straight from his perspectiv...

Eric is cutting his beard off, LIVE!!! He will most likely look like a 12 year old boy so try not to laugh. Eric and Grayce have a chat with 9 year old Eli Kennedy about his race this past weekend at the Tiadaghton Trail Challenge Half Marathon and also how he is raising money for an amazing cause! Follow the link below to donate to his St. Judes page! https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Heroes...

I read race reports! Except, not this time. The third episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of An Ode to Running, Marissa Kovach's personal story written in 2023. Marissa gets bare and raw and real in this special episode which pairs nicely with a long run and episode #36 of The Running Mullet, her live interview. You can find Marissa with the biggest grin you'll find on a Pennsylvania tra...

Some of us run to improve our life. Running for Marissa helped save her life! Tune in as we have a deep discussion of how running has helped her find herself and find out the dark spots that it has brought her out of!