Trail to 100

Angela's running career started off when she ran her first marathon after conquering anorexia as a teenager. After running her first ultra (which was completely unplanned), she got married and had a kid. After a two year break, Angela hopped right back on the running train and qualified for Boston and won first place in her next two ultra races! Angela teaches us that your training doesn&apos...

Jacob and Melody share what they have been learning on their running journey recently!  Melody has learned that sometimes it's good to change your goal and it's important that you find joy in the journey. Jacob has learned that doing hard things humbles you and can bring you closer to God. ~ Leave us a review!~~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify  ____...

Steve Epifano was told by his doctor and by his surgeon that he would never run more than a half marathon, due to a tragic diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve (an aortic valve with only two cusps - or flaps- instead of three (which could lead to an aortic aneurysm, and ultimately death). After only a week or two of feeling sorry for himself, Steve decided to focus on what he can do, instead of wh...

"You don't know who you are as a person until you've tested yourself." Blake McGee is a country boy from Oklahoma who loves the mountains and loves a challenge. In this episode, he tells the story of his first 100 mile race and what he learned about himself and about life. He also talks about the mental aspects of training and explains that the mental aspects of training is jus...

John Maynard was training for his first marathon when he was in a significant car crash that left him in a coma. He had to learn how to walk again. He couldn't sleep for over a year. He was supervised 24 hours a day. One year after his accident, he came back and finished his first marathon. John became hooked on running after that, and decided to get into ultras when marathons weren't &q...

Melody and Jacob share their ultrarunning story and how Trail to 100 came to be. They also share their upcoming goals for 2023 and what they have learned so far on their ultrarunning journey. ~~Don't forget to leave us a review so we can share this podcast with more runners like you!~~ Click here to leave a review on apple Click here to rate us on Spotify _____________________________________...

Ethan is the one who paced Melody the last half of Deadhorse 50 (if you listened to that episode you'll know who we are talking about!) She learned that he is 17-years-old and that he has finished multiple ultras, including several 100 mile races! Listen to this episode to learn how Ethan got into ultras at such a young age and how he navigates school and teenage-life as a new ultrarunner! Ep...

Elizabeth Perez started running when she 58 years old! She amazes us with her uplifting, enthusiastic energy that she takes into all of her races! She reminded us to love and serve our community, and to choose a positive attitude when things get tough! Episode Takeaways: -Keep trying, especially after you fail -Love and serve the ultrarunning community -Ultrarunning is mostly mental Elizabeth&apos...

Michael Todd is a certified yoga instructor who incorporates breathwork and meditation into his training routine. In this episode, he shares his story of his first 100mile race attempt when he was pulled off the course just 3 miles from the finish line... He shares what he learned from the experience, and also how ultra running has changed his life and relationships. Episode Takeaways: -Having a c...

Hunter signed up for the Ute 100 with a "one and done" intention. He just wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. He had no idea what he got himself into. Listen to this episode to be transported into Hunter's puke filled shoes and hear how he suffered through sickness, injury, and utter fatigue to finish his first 100 mile race DFL (dead freaking last) and to hear how this...

Melody recaps the Deadhorse 50 and shares the life lessons she learned. Episode Takeaways: -Allow yourself to get past your pain threshold -Fulfillment comes from doing the best you can...not from trophys -You're the only one who knows if you really gave it all you got or not -Be honest with where you are at in your training -You get out of race day what you put into training -Everything in l...

Melody shares her thoughts and feelings before going into the Deadhorse 50mile race! She also shares what she has learned about training during HER training! Episode Takeaways: -Get a coach!! -A coach is great for accountability, and can see things more clearly than you can. It's too easy to lie to yourself! -Focus on running form (increase your cadence, stand up straight, relax your shoulder...

Aum (pronounced oom...like the meditation), became an ultra runner just a couple of years ago when he finished the Zion 50k! Since then, he has quit his corporate career, became part owner of @runtrimag , mecame a @merrell US trail athlete, participated in his first two stage ultras (including internationally in Peruo), and finished 235 miles at the Moab 240! In this podcast Aum shares details of...

Marc Callister (aka Melody's dad!) used to say "the only time you'll ever see me running is if I'm running to the kitchen!" He never thought he'd run a 5k...let alone an ultra! Listen to Marc's story to here how he went from couch to 50k in only 3years! Episode Takeaways: -You can't lose weight by working out alone...You have to incorporate nutrition -Trails...

Makinsie skipped the 100mile distance and went straight for 200miles! Her longest distance prior to signing up for Bigfoot was 50miles. Listen to this episode to hear how Makinsie pushed through severe fatigue and an ankle injury to finish DEAD FREAKING LAST! Episode Takeaways: -Training is easier than the race for the 200mile distance! -A DNF is not the end of the road, keep trying! Makinsie&apos...

Jacob tell us his grueling and inspiring story about FINALLY running the Ute 100 (after we signed up for it in almost 3 years ago!) Jacob's Takeaways: -You're stronger than you realize -Don't let set backs prevent you from trying -Have a good support system -Don't look at the big picture, take it one step at a time when things feel overwhelming -Make ultra running a lifestyle -...

John Shaw entered the ultra-running world after back-to-back car accidents that ALL, coincidentally, happened in the same year. In this episode, he shares the trick for coming back after injury. He also shares what motivates him to keep moving forward and how YOU can keep becoming better every day, despite hardship.   Some Golden Quotes: -"If you lost today, do better tomorrow" -"My...

In this episode, we dive into some of our beliefs about training and how they have changed over the past few years. We dive specifically into stretching , the off-season , and recovery ! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Related Episodes: Mike Mcknight's Episode - Season 3 Episode 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/42a8Dojj48...

Dr. John Vigil (aka @thestretchdoc, Doctor or Chiropractic), tells us his story of how he got into ultra-running, how he got burned out, and how he got into ultra-running AGAIN. Dr. John shares how chiropractic care can benefit an ultra runner, he also tells us how bodybuilding, triathlons, and other education/sports helped him become a better ultra runner! Some Gold Nuggets: -GET A COACH -Plug yo...

WE ARE BACK. That's right, just the two of us...Hashing out all the things we've learned in our first 3 years of ultrarunning. We also announce our big goals for the year and what we are planning to do to accomplish them! If you are looking to do an ultra-race for the first time, we'd highly recommend this episode to get you pumped up! _______________________________________________...

"I was NOT born that way" is how Joe responded when we asked how he got into ultra-running. In fact, Joe was often picked last in gym class. He has struggled with bouts of major anxiety and depression and even was addicted to Adderall for a time. Joe decided it was time to get his life together and he started by lifting weights. Weightlifting turned into Spartan races, which turned into...

That feeling you get when you cross the finish line of an ultra for the first time...It's unforgettable! Derek Fletcher tells us his story of crossing the finish line of his FIRST 50-mile race (after DNF-ing his fist 50mile race last year) in this inspirational and hilarious episode. Josh Bryant ran it with him AFTER GETTING FOOT SURGERY and hops on to share his side of the story as well! You...

Did you know that 30-50% of ultra-runners struggle with gastrointestinal distress? Have you ever wondered why you felt nauseous on a long run or during a race? Julie Shobe, a nutritionist for beginner ultra-runners, tells us WHY we might be feeling nauseous and HOW to combat GI issues during training and on race day! Listen to the episode to learn more! How to get started with better nutrition acc...

Derek signed up for his first 50 after running for only 9 months! David Goggin's book Can't Hurt Me , inspired him to do it. Unfortunately, his first race didn't go very well...But that hasn't stopped him! Derek is planning on running his redemption 50miler in just 3 weeks! Listen now to hear what he has changed in his training and what he plans to do THIS time around! Derek&ap...

Cassie Harris tells her experience of running her first 100k in 20deg weather. She teaches us that you can train for big races amidst life responsibilities and other hurdles that might get in the way. Her approach to training is very casual and she also explains why running with friends (or as Cassie puts it, "idiots") is critical. Main Episode Takeaways: -Believe you can do it -Just kee...