Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to talk about the special Trails issue as well as their coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 in California. Scotty and Amy recap their experiences along the Western States course and then dive into the June/July 2026 issue. Featuring stories about everything from running at night by Maggie Guterl, to the "uno...

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with the dynamic power couple, Scott Traer and Callie Vinson, to talk about Callie's recent finish at the Keys 100 in Florida, crewing one another at ultramarathons and how they keep things light and fun in the thick of training for both life and running. Subscriber to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on Youtube Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with veteran ultrarunner and UltraRunning Magazine columnist Ian Sharman to talk about his new book, The Art of Ultrarunning. They discuss  highlights of the book including how to best pace yourself in an ultramarathon, the benefits of power-hiking, how not to let ego sabotage your race day, failure and much more. Sharman wrote The Art of Ultrarunning after years of ul...

Editor in Chief Amy Clark joins host Scotty Sandow to break down the April/May 2026 issue. They discuss mountain racing and what it means for flatlanders chasing UTMB dreams, Amy's firsthand experience at this year's Barkley Marathons, Dr. Nick Tiller's deep dive into AI training plans, a spring shoe review, a in-depth look at fear as a tool rather than a weakness, and the brand new love advice co...

She won her first ultra three weeks after her collegiate career ended. Ellie Baxter just ran the longest race of her life — 62 miles and 11,000 feet of vertical at the Gorge Waterfalls 100K — but she had a few questions first. So we brought in backup. Professional ultra trail runner Kat Edwards Anderson and her husband and crew chief Jason Anderson join Ellie and her boyfriend Spencer Pickren for...

Kat Edwards Anderson is a professional ultra trail runner and coach with the Chaski Endurance Collective, and she's about to toe the line at Cocodona 250 for the second time. In this conversation, Kat opens up about her journey from a burned-out high school runner to one of the most exciting young names in the sport — the faith that drives her, the sacrifices that almost broke her, and what she le...

Director of the Trail Running Film Festival, Mathias Eichler, chats with podcast host Scotty Sandow about the upcoming festival which celebrates trail running in a film format. Scotty talks to Mathias about the evolution of the Trail Running Film Festival and what people can expect to see at this year's event (spoiler alert: it's bigger and better). Watch the podcast on Youtube Subscribe to UltraR...

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with filmmaker Dylan Harris and Aravaipa Running's Jamil Coury to discuss the latest Cocodona 250 documentary film, The Cutoff. Following the final runners through the Arizona desert, The Cutoff takes viewers through the real-time emotions of back-of-the-pack endurance runners and their attempts to make it to the finish line before the end of the race, and the heartbre...

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with the editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to discuss the latest issue. Packed with more than just UltraRunners of the Year, features include "Are We Really Born to Run?" by Dr. Nick Tiller, and a personal account of the Strava + Chipotle Challenge by Jamil Coury. Scotty and Amy talk about what readers can expect to find inside the magazine and more....

Research affiliate Jill Colangelo returns to the podcast to discuss her study on ultra endurance athletes. She talks with host Scotty Sandow about the results of the study, what determines an athlete's risk for developing an eating disorder, the effects of overtraining and much more.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletics

Host Scotty Sandow kicks of season 7 off the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with columnist Drew Dinan and editor in chief Amy Clark. They sit down to discuss the process of voting for UltraRunners of the Year and reveal both of their picks for the top five men and women, and much more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, Topo Athletic Watch this episode on YouTube

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with the author of The Post-Race Blues, Tim Gorichanaz, featured in the December 2025/January 2026 issue. Tim talks with Scotty about the research behind the feelings associated with post-race depression, his own experiences with it after running ultramarathons and ways that athletes can resolve those feelings. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks...

As the Western States lottery approaches, host Scotty Sandow sat down with the legendary Shannon Weil, co-founder of the Western States Endurance Run, to talk about her book, Buckle Fever . The book explores the history of the Western States Endurance Run and how the passion and creativity of the founders cultivated a race that became one of the world's oldest, most revered 100-milers. Watch this...

Podcast host Scotty Sandow sits down with URM editor in chief Amy Clark to get a sneak peek of the Dec 2025/January 2026 issue. No major spoilers because the issue just went to print, but Scotty talks with Amy about new columnists, the issue theme and why this one is going to be an awesome edition to get in your mailbox (along with the annual UR training calendar). Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazi...

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded in the sport of ultrarunning and just wrote a new book called The Endurance Artist . The book offers an all-access pass to some of the world's most grueling races — and to the mastermind behind them: Gary Cantrell, better known as Lazarus Lake. The B...

Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning , Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on technical terrain, a sports bras 101 feature, a review of essential gear for running 100 miles and coverage of Western States, Bighorn 100 and much more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Waldo 100k race director, Craig Thornley, sits down with host Scotty Sandow to talk about the history of this Oregon ultramarathon and why it's such a classic, old school race. As one of UltraRunning Magazine's 2025 Old School Ultas, there's a lot more to the event that makes it so special including the volunteers, unique awards for on-course activities (beyond running) and much more. Watch the ep...

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Bob Becker. As a race director and ultrarunner, Becker recently became the oldest finisher of Badwater 135 at age 80. But this isn't the first time Becker has crossed the finish line of a major ultramarathon. As a pillar in the ultrarunning community, Becker talks more about his finish at Badwater, his ultrarunning career and what he has in store for the future. W...

Fresh off a standout performance at the 2025 Canyons 100k, Ryan Montgomery secured a Golden Ticket and is headed back to Western States for the third time. With a previous 8th-place finish under his belt, Ryan returns with sharper strategy, bigger goals and deeper intention. But his story goes far beyond his success. As one of the few openly gay elite ultrarunners, Ryan is a powerful advocate for...

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with two remarkable athletes whose stories push the boundaries of resilience and possibility: Adam Popp and Dave Mackey. Popp, a retired US Air Force veteran and above-knee amputee, made history as the first above-knee amputee to finish a 100-mile ultramarathon. This June, he's taking on the iconic Western States 100 with none other than Dave Mackey by...

In this episode, Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about the latest Trails issue. With in-depth articles about rhabdomyolysis, a 200-mile ultramarathon in a one-mile tunnel and much more, they get into the nitty gritty of what makes this issue so special.  Watch this episode on YouTube . Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax .

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to dive into the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine including the spring shoe review, a feature on the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and lots of great training advice for upcoming race season.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thank you to our episode sponsor Drymax

Dr. Nick Tiller brings his UltraRunning Magazine column, "Ask the Physiologist" to the podcast with host Scotty Sandow. Answering questions from our readers, Dr. Tiller gets to the heart of ultrarunning by offering up advice about training during an illness, what works and what doesn't when it comes to boosting your running routine, heart health, sodium intake, NSAIDs and much more.  Watch this ep...

What does it take to run 340 miles solo with one leg? In this episode, we're joined by Jacky Hunt-Broesma, a cancer survivor, amputee and trailblazing ultrarunner who just conquered The Speed Project. From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Jacky's odyssey wasn't just a test of physical endurance—it was a revolt against impossibility. Host Scotty Sandow talks with Jacky as she recounts battling pain, navig...

In January 2025, Lucy Gossage made headlines as the overall female winner of the Montane Winter Spine Race in Britain, a grueling 268-mile ultramarathon that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. Not only did she win, but she smashed her time from the previous year by nearly 19 hours—a staggering improvement that speaks volumes about her determination and skill.
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