Trail to 100

Brady Wix shares his journey of losing over 150 pounds and running a 100-mile race. He started his weight loss journey after college and used running and cardio to shed the pounds. Brady's weight loss was fueled by discipline and a strict diet. He also incorporated strength training and calisthenics into his routine. As he started running more, he adjusted his nutrition to include whole foods...

In September of 2023 Michael Whiteside ran the Wasatch 100 and the Bear 100 only 3 weeks apart. In this conversation we are able to dive into how he was able to build up to that feat and what kind of mindset it takes to run 100 miles! Takeaways Gradually build up your training and include back-to-back long runs and interval training. Focus on your own progress and avoid comparing yourself to other...

Takeaways Expect setbacks in ultra running and do not expect linear progress. Seek help and evaluate setbacks to understand what went wrong and what could have been done differently. Honor where you're at in your journey and make an attack plan based on your current capabilities. Accept and embrace where you're at, knowing that progress will come with time and consistency. View setbacks...

Jake Kilgore a husband, father and CEO shares his experience of developing the 'Next Aid Station' mindset while facing an indictment and ultimately serving time in prison. He explains how running became a coping mechanism and a way to find control and freedom in a challenging time. He shares how he found a way to get though those difficult years by setting up 'aid stations' alo...

Heath shares his journey of running his first 100-mile race. He talks about his motivation to start ultra running and the challenges he faced during his training. Heath also discusses his first attempt at a 100-mile race and the decision to drop out due to weather conditions. He then shares how he planned his own 100-mile race and the experience of completing it. Heath shares his experience of pla...

Angie Moses, a mother of two and a woman with three jobs, shares her journey of running a hundred miles. She discusses how she balances her multiple roles and finds time to train. Angie explains how her desire to run a hundred miles developed and how she trained for it without running excessive mileage. She emphasizes the importance of mental toughness and training the mind for race day. Angie als...

Melody and Jacob are BACK with SEASON 5 of TRAIL TO 100! In this episode, Jacob and Melody give a life update, share their goals for 2024, and share their top 5 tips for how to get back into running after you have taken a BREAK from running! Visit their website for coaching details, SWAG, and more! Show Links: Josh Bryant's Wasatch 100 Recap Tooele Trail Racing Series ~Leave us a review!~ Cli...

Melody and Jacob welcome the newest member of the Trail to 100 family, Travis! Melody shares her experience through pregnancy and the lessons she learned that can apply to ultra running. They also announce the conclusion of season 4 and what is next for the Trail to 100 community! ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _________________________...

JJ, a former boxer, tells his story of his first 100 mile race and the journey he took to get there. His journey includes DNFs, comebacks, wild runs, and much more. What impressed us the most about JJ is his humility. Tune in to hear how JJ did it and get tips and tricks for how you can do it too! Contact Links: JJ's Instagram ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click...

A podcast episode recorded DURING Ryan's First 100 mile race! This episode spotlights the raw the emotional footage of a 100 mile race in the moments right when they happen. Listen to the audio clips taken throughout the race and experience the highs and lows of the Wasatch 100 with Ryan Head. Ryan had the goal to run the Wasatch 100 for the past 6 years and finally achieved his dream. After...

Ryan Head recaps his first 100 mile finish after DNF-ing his first attempt earlier this  year. Nate Allred, Ryan's crew chief and pacer joins in too. Jacob had the honor of pacing Ryan the last 30 miles and throws HIS input in! Listen to learn more about the Wasatch 100 and to get life saving tips and tricks on how to finish YOUR first 100 mile race! Ryan's first episode: Spotify Apple C...

Flashback episode to when we were interviewed by Joe Corcione about our first 100 mile race and how we did it as a married couple! Running 100 miles is one thing...But running it WITH someone...Especially your significant other...adds a WHOLE new dynamic! (It will be interesting to see how dynamics change once baby Bateman gets here!)  ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Cl...

Billy Bateman (Jacob's brother), and Jacob, recap their trecherous 12 hour run through Boulder Mountain, Utah. They ran into many obstacles, but somehow made it through and learned many lessons along the way that might help YOU finish your first 100 mile race! ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _________________________________________...

Birk Olson, med student and husband, shares how he got into ultrarunning and how he decided to sign up for a 100 mile race and FINISH his first 100 mile race. Some of you might recognize his name from Jacob's recap of Scout 100 , because they ran a big portion of the race together! Listen to hear how Birk never gave up and what tools he used to cross the finish line for the first time. Birk&a...

Jacob and Melody recap Jacob's most recent race: The Skyline 55k in Ogden Utah. They both share their takeaways in hopes to teach and inspire you in YOUR ultrarunning journey. Learning from the experience of others is a powerful tool in helping you identify potential pitfalls, ensuring you have accurate information, and providing you with strategies and knowledge you might not have otherwise....

~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify Joe Nevshemal found ultrarunning in a time of turmoil in his life. Not only has it made him stronger, but he has found great support and wonderful friends along the way. In this episode, we'll talk about mental health, depression, community, and as always, training and nutrition tips. Joes's advi...

Jake Rastas, 24-year's-old, former D1 football All American Linebacker, AND former guest of the show, shares his story of running 100 miles for the first time. Listen to hear about his 26 hour fight through Colorado Spring's Pikes National Forest in the single year he has been ultrarunning...ALL while going to vet school... Jake's advice for a beginner: -Shrink your mind to the most...

Garrett and Jared, cousins, share their story of their first 100 mile finish, and how they did it together. Believe it or not, running 100 miles WITH someone is a WHOLE new level of crazy. Hear how they grew closer together and what their tips and tricks are for finishing a 100 mile race for the first time. ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotif...

After finishing his first ultra of 30miles, a fire was lit inside of Kyle and he got the crazy idea of planning, organizing, and running his own self-supported 100mile race. He knew the idea would eat at him until he followed through with it! Join us on this two-part episode where we interview Kyle BEFORE his 100 mile race and AFTER his 100 mile race. One of the best ways YOU can prepare for YOUR...

Jacob and Melody talk about their most recent adventure, the TFNU 4 Peak Challenge, where they hiked the four major peaks in Ogden, Utah. Melody shares what she learned after doing this challenge while pregnant, and how she'll apply the lessons she learned to ultrarunning in the future. ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify ______________...

After 14 marathons, Hans decided it was time for something new...Ultrarunning! In this episode, Hans talks about the difference between road running and trail running (spoiler...they are basically two different sports!) He also shares how he succesfully trained for, and finished, his first 50 mile race. Listen now to gain some fresh, new insight, and to get tools that might help YOU finish YOUR fi...

Running 100 miles doesn't mean just being in shape PHYSICALLY, it mostly means being in shape MENTALLY. Zach Bitter, an elite endurance athlete and coach, teaches us what he has learned about MINDSET throughout his ultrarunning career. He also shares a bit of his ultrarunning backstory! Listen now to strengthen your mindset and to get one step closer to crossing that 100-mile finish line! Zac...

Jason Hanley gives us all sorts of training tips, like how to strength train for a 100 mile race, how to eat right, and how to never give up. Jason is also the owner of WildSense Goods and he tells us about his clean products and how they can help you finish your first ultra. ANNOUNCEMENTS:  WildSense giveaway on Facebook and Instragram 7/11/2023-7/18/2023 Enter to win a box of free WildSense good...

Marc had no idea, when he ran his first 5k just a few years ago, that he'd become an ultrarunner, and even have plans to sign up for a 100mile race one day! In this episode, Marc Callister, Melody's dad, recaps his first 50 mile finish (where Jacob and Melody crewed and paced him)  and what it took for him to get there. Listen now to hear how Marc overcame a great deal of obstacles, and...

After Fraser's first 100 mile attempt, he dropped, but did a self-supported 100 not too long after that! By applying all the lessons he learned from his first attempt, he earned his first finish! In this episode, we dive into nutrition, and mostly talk about the mental aspect of running 100 miles . Fraser's advice for a beginner: -GO! ~ Leave us a review!~ Click here to leave a review on...