Ultra Crew Hub

The Badwater 135 is known as one of the world's toughest ultramarathons, covering 135 miles from Death Valley to Mount Whitney through extreme heat and relentless terrain. This year, Brian Mansky took on the challenge with an incredible crew dedicated to helping him reach the finish line. Supporting Brian every step of the way were Liz, Kristine, RJ, and Linda. From managing hydration and nutritio...

Welcome back to Ultra Crew Hub, the show where we dive deep into the grit, strategy, and heart that make ultrarunning possible — not just from the athletes, but from the crews who carry them through the highs, lows, and everything in between. Today, we’re heading to the rugged mountains of McCall, Idaho for one of the toughest and most beloved races in the Northwest: the IMTUF 100. And joining us...

Today we’re diving into one of the most iconic races on the ultrarunning calendar — the 2024 Superior 100 Mile Trail Race, known as “the most rugged, most beautiful trail race in America.” This year’s fall edition brought out grit, community, and some truly incredible performances. Joining us are Kelee and Lee Brown. Kelee took on the challenge of the Superior 100 and battled through the Sawtooth...

Today, we're heading out to the trails of Wompatuck State Park in Massachusetts to talk with none other than Matt Hoadley, the race director behind the Womp Romp. This isn't your average trail race. The Womp Romp is fast becoming a regional favorite thanks to Matt's passion for building community, giving back, and showcasing the diverse beauty of Wompatuck’s singletrack. We'll get into the origin...

We’re heading to Montana to unpack the origin story of a rewarding ultra in the West: the Helena Hundred. But this isn’t just a race recap—this is about vision. About guts. About what it takes to dream up a 100-mile event. Joining us today is Kyle Osborne, the race director and founder of the Helena Hundred. He’s here to share how it all came together—from the early map scrawls and solo scouting r...

Welcome back to Ultra Crew Hub, the podcast where we dive into the gritty, glorious world of ultrarunning from the crew’s perspective. I'm [Your Name], and today, we’re heading straight into the Arizona desert to unpack one of the most iconic early-season ultras—the Black Canyon 100K. But we’re not going alone. Joining us are two powerhouses behind the up-and-coming fueling brand Hyper Lyte Liquid...

Today we're diving deep into one of the most iconic and beautifully brutal ultramarathons in the West — The Bear 100 from the eyes of Race Director Cody Draper. This legendary 100-mile race kicks off in Logan, Utah, and winds its way through the stunning Wasatch Mountains, ultimately crossing the border to finish in Fish Haven, Idaho, near the shores of Bear Lake. And if you’ve never been to North...

Today, we’re diving into some of the most exciting races in the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of Dylan Bowman creator and founder of Freetrail and his support behind the epic Big Alta and Gorge Waterfalls race series. If you’re crewing these races, you’re in for an incredible experience. We’ll break down what crews can expect, from the rugged terrain of Big Alta to the stunning waterfall-line...

Welcome to Ultra Crew Hub, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of crewing ultramarathons—where strategy, endurance, and a whole lot of heart come together to help runners conquer the toughest courses. Today, we’re heading to the heart of Big Sky Country for one of the most awe-inspiring races in the ultra world—the Crazy Mountain 100! This race is more than just a challenge—it’s a journey...

Today, we’re launching a brand-new series called Director’s Cut, where we sit down with race directors to talk about their events and what it takes to crew them. We will kick things off with Jeremy and Aaron Long of Daybreak Racing—the team behind some of the most breathtaking and challenging ultras in the Pacific Northwest. From Gorge Waterfalls and Tillamook Burn to Rogue Gorge and the Hood Hund...

In this episode, we’re diving into the Bear 100 along one of the most epic journeys in the ultrarunning world: Peter Trost’s quest to complete the Rocky Mountain Slam. For those unfamiliar, the Rocky Mountain Slam is a series of four grueling 100-mile races in the Rocky Mountains. Peters journey took him through—Scout Mountain 100, Wyoming Range 100, Wasatch 100, and finally, the Bear 100. Each ra...

Welcome back to Ultra Crew Hub, today we’re diving into the incredible adventure of crewing the Scout Mountain 100. This iconic race winds through the rugged and stunning terrain of Southeastern Idaho, offering over 100 miles of beauty, grit, and challenges for runners and their teams. In today’s episode, we follow Peter Trost—a veteran ultrarunner taking on another big challenge in his pursuit of...

Welcome to The Ultra Crew Hub podcast! In today’s episode, we shine a spotlight on Peter Troast, an inspiring ultra-runner, tackling the monumental challenge of the Rocky Mountain Slam of Ultrarunning this year. We’ll dive into his Wyoming 100 adventure, a grueling test of endurance on rugged trails. At his side were his dedicated crew members, Will and Tucker, whose support was instrumental in co...

"Welcome to UCH where we explore the world of ultra-running and the incredible stories that unfold behind the scenes. Today, we're taking you to the stunning yet grueling Tahoe 200, but we're not just focusing on the race itself. We're highlighting the journey of Deb, a runner tackling this epic 200-mile challenge, and her dedicated crew: Marsha, Daniel, Kaylee, and Shannon. From strategizing on t...

The Bighorn 100 is a challenging ultramarathon that takes place in the rugged Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming. The race spans 100 miles of diverse and difficult terrain, including steep climbs, technical trails, and unpredictable weather conditions. Crewing for this race involves providing essential support to the runner at various aid stations along the course. During the race, Jody crewed for Antho...

In today's episode, we'll dive into the world of crewing at the 2024 Keys 100-mile ultra with Brian and Liz Mansky. The Keys 100 Mile Ultra is a long-distance ultramarathon held in the Florida Keys. While covering 100 miles along the Overseas Highway. Participants experience scenic ocean views, tropical landscapes, and challenging weather conditions, including heat and humidity. The event is well-...

In today's episode, we'll dive into the world of crewing at the 2024 San Diego 100-mile ultra with Caryn Sandoval and Mariela Jennings. We'll embark on a journey through the eyes of this team during this grueling event, to gain knowledge, discuss strategies, and learn about what you could expect crewing this event. Covering 100 miles of rugged trails, stunning vistas, and demanding climbs, the San...

We all know crewing any runner is arguably the most difficult part of any event, especially when that runner is a significant other or a very close friend. From getting to the next crew location, to making sure you have everything under the sun your runner may need, to staying fueled and hydrated staying and focused at crucial times when your runner needs the support they need in a short period of...

On this episode we had the honor sitting down with Harmony Bowman and Ryan Thrower, two of the most notable names in the trail running space. As we dive into this episode, we discuss the Hardrock 100 what it was like from their perspective while crewing Harmony’s husband, Dylan Bowman. Harmony is not only the wife of Dylan Bowman but she also plays a major role working behind the scenes on the bus...

On this episode we will be talking with Gary and Ross about their experience at the 2023 No Business 100. This race is a 102 miles with nearly 15,000 of gain and 15,000 loss and covers 2 states. It begins in Jamestown, TN at the Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and loops back around by way of crossing the state line into Kentucky. This course is ran each year in the reverse direction of the year pr...

Mason and I are excited to bring you this hilarious and entertaining conversation with Jennifer St Amand and her crew team Alex, Brian, and Sarah. If you don’t know, she was the very last official finisher to cross over the finish line at the 2023 Western States, or what we like to call it in ultra runner terms, D F L! We know Jen is forever grateful for this crew team and they deserve a little pi...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the UCH Podcast. On this episode we will be talking with Troy and Steve Meadows a father son duel in the ultra community. Troy recently participated for the second time, in the Grindstone 100 in the Shenandoah Valley of beautiful Virgina brought to us by UTMB. Troy’s father, Steve has crewed Troy to both finishes and this conversation not only provides information abo...

On this episode we will dive into the Superior 100 trail race as experienced by Andrew Steger and his Crew- Brian, Dave and Jim. We talk about valuable insights and critical informaiton that this team experienced through this race. This was Andrews first 100 mile attempt and he absolutley crushed it coming in at just over 26 hours for a 14th place finish. We hope you can take some valuable informa...

In this episode we will be talking with the crew for Katie Asmuth on her 4th place finsih at this years WSER. Katie has a team like no other and they bring valuable experience to this conversation. Anyone lucky enough to draw entry into WSER can benefit from this conversation as they prepare for the adventure starting in Olympic Valley and endign on a small track in Auburn CA.

In this episode UCH will talk about thier experience crewing the Wasatch 100. From begining to end UCH will cover all the locations accessible by crew and what you can expect when supporting your runner during their adventure through the Wasatch Mountain in beautiful Northern Utah.