The Tribe of Runners Podcast

In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers interviews Eli Grambling, who shares his journey from a college football player to a passionate trail runner. Eli discusses his diverse interests outside of running, his transition into the sport, and the challenges he faced leading up to his first 100-mile race at Forgotten Florida. He emphasizes the importance of training partners,...

In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Makenzie Vanwinkle, an avid runner, mother, wife, and pelvic floor therapist. They discuss Makenzie's journey into running, her upcoming ultra marathons, and the balance of family life with her running passion. Makenzie shares insights on the importance of pelvic floor therapy, especially for women postpartum, and emphasizes the...

Summary In this episode, host Liz Myers chats with Deanna Doane on her incredible journey of completing the Florida Trail FKT (Fastest Known Time) in 19 days 12 hours and 13 minutes. Becoming the Fastest HUMAN to complete this trail. She shares her physical and mental experiences during the event, including the challenges of transitioning back to normal life, the importance of nutrition, and the m...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers and Leah Vincent shares her inspiring journey from a childhood entrepreneur to an ultra runner. She discusses her background, the challenges she faced in her early running experiences, and how she found a supportive community in the ultra running world. Leah reflects on her mental strategies for overcoming obstacles during races an...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Gaby Villa, a sports dietitian and triathlete, who shares her journey from a young athlete to a professional in sports nutrition. Gaby discusses her passion for endurance sports, her transition to running, and the importance of proper nutrition for athletes. She highlights common pitfalls that athletes face regarding fue...

Summary In this episode, Liz Myers discusses the often-overlooked aspects of crewing and pacing in ultra running. She shares her personal experiences, including this years crewing and pacing adventures - Sean's first 100 Mile at Forgotten Florida and Deanna who is going after the Florida Trail FKT (Fastest Known Time). Liz emphasizes the importance of understanding the runner's needs, effe...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Heidi, an ultra runner and coach, who shares her journey from road running to trail running, her experiences with DNFs, and the lessons learned along the way. Heidi discusses her coaching journey, the challenges faced during her first 100-mile race, and her future goals in the running world. The conversation highlights t...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Loan Vo, an engineer and Army Reservist who shares her journey into the world of running, particularly ultra running. Loan discusses her multifaceted life, balancing her career, family, and passion for running. She reflects on how running has evolved from a military requirement to a source of personal growth and mental c...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Kennedy Vander Waal, who shares her unique journey from military service to pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology while navigating her passion for running. Kennedy discusses the challenges of transitioning from the Marine Corps to civilian life, the impact of social media on perceptions of military experiences, and her e...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Rachel Martinez shares her inspiring journey from a casual runner to an ultra runner. She discusses her life outside of running, her family, and how she balances her passion for fitness with her responsibilities. Rachel reflects on her initial motivations for running, her transition to trail running, and her recent challenges of completing a...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers reflects on her journey through 2024, highlighting her achievements in ultra running, coaching, and community engagement. She discusses her passion for running, the importance of following one's dreams, and the support she received from her community. Looking ahead to 2025, Liz shares her goals, including participating in new...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Carter Solomon, who shares his inspiring journey from being a 330-pound football player to becoming an ultra marathon runner. Carter discusses his initial struggles with running, the mental barriers he faced, and how he gradually transformed his lifestyle through running and weight loss. He emphasizes the importance of d...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers recounts her experience at the Across Florida 200 race. She shares the challenges and triumphs she faced during the race, the importance of her crew and pacers, and the mental and physical hurdles she overcame. Liz reflects on her pacing strategy, the support from her family and friends, and the lessons learned throughout her journ...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers shares her journey leading up to the Across Florida 200 race, reflecting on her experiences from the Javelina race, her recovery, and training strategies. She discusses the mental and physical challenges she faced during her training, the importance of consistency, and her detailed planning for the upcoming race. Liz emphasize...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Dan Fishbein, a law student and ultra runner, who shares his journey into the world of ultra running. Dan discusses how he balances his demanding law school schedule with his passion for running, particularly ultra marathons. He reflects on his experiences at the Javelina 100, his first 100-mile race, and the lessons he...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers interviews Brad Trains, an ultra runner and podcaster, who shares his inspiring journey from a life of alcohol to finding purpose and health through running. Brad discusses his background, the impact of sobriety on his life, and how he transitioned into ultra running. He reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences in vario...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Lizzy Fowler shares her inspiring journey from a college volleyball player to an ultra runner and documentary filmmaker. She discusses her experiences with running, including her first ultra marathon, the Moab 240, and the challenges she faced along the way. Lizzy emphasizes the importance of mental focus, nutrition, and sleep strategies in...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers interviews Juli Ferrena, a passionate ultra runner and jewelry store owner. Julie shares her journey into running, which began by chance and being away on vacations and witnessing a race going on. She recounts her recent adventure running 202 miles across England, detailing the challenges she faced, including difficult terrain...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz talks to Casey Cline! Casey is a Run Coach and a Landscape Architect PLA. Casey shares how faith is important in her life and discusses her journey from a sprinter in high school to a marathon runner to an ultra runner. Explaining her experiences within marathons and ultra marathons, the importance of strength training, and her preparati...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers provides a detailed recap of her experience at the Habalina 100, her first 100-mile race. She discusses the challenges she faced, including an ankle injury, the support from her crew, and the unique atmosphere of the race. Liz shares insights on her training, the importance of hydration and nutrition, and the lessons learned f...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, Liz Myers chats with Jon Fischer, an ultra runner and podcaster. They discuss Jon's journey into ultra running, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. Jon shares his personal struggles, including a difficult divorce and mental health challenges, and how running became a source of hope and purpose for him. He recou...

Summary In this solo episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers shares her recent experiences, including a challenging six-hour treadmill run and insights from a training camp for the Javelina 100. She discusses the mental and physical challenges of long-distance running, the importance of training camps, and the lessons learned from her experiences. Liz emphasizes the value of commun...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, I chat with Kelsey Hogan and Adam Fearnall, who share their personal journeys in running and the importance of community in the ultra running world. They discuss their recent races, including Kelsey’s impressive performance at UTMB this year! She was the top 25th Female and shares the lessons learned from both racing and crewing. The convers...

Summary In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, I chat with Jamie Saunders, a licensed mental health counselor and passionate runner. Jamie shares her journey into running, starting from her competitive soccer background to discovering her love for ultra running. She discusses the importance of finding purpose in races, particularly through events like the Donna Marathon, which supports b...