Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

In this episode, we bring Rebecca Joyner back on the podcast to chat with Scotty about her experience at Western States as well as her DNF. She talks about her battle with the snow on the course along with the amazing volunteers at the world's oldest 100-mile race. View on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

In this episode, we have a special treat for you. Join us as we take a deep dive into the pages of our special July / August issue which features a captivating celebration of the profound experiences we encounter on the trails. From the importance of trail work and groundbreaking research to the mesmerizing stories of endurance and connection, this issue encapsulates the essence of ultrarunning.  ...

In this episode we're joined by ultrarunner extraordinaire, race director and assistant editor of UltraRunning Magazine, Jeffrey Stern. UltraRunning Magazine's newest endeavor happens to be the Tamalpa Headlands 50k and who better to guide us through the details than race director Jeffrey Stern? He sheds a little light on the exhilarating course located in the Marin Headlands in California. Get re...

With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan's Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race day and working with a running coach. Rebecca shares her strategies for overcoming doubt, embracing discomfort and staying focused on the journey ahead. Her exceptional storytelling prowess captivated the judges of  UltraRunning Magazine's essay con...

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Callie Vinson and hear about her experience at the Western States 100 Training Camp. Callie joined us for an in-person interview in Foresthill, CA, during the three-day-long running camp in May.    Watch this episode on YouTube   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine   Thanks to our episode sponsor HOKA   Follow Callie on Instagram   Learn more about R...

UltraRunning Magazine's May/June "Adventure" issue is available now, featuring hydration pack reviews, race reports from the Barkley Marathons and Ted Corbitt 50k, articles about trail running economy and so much more. Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about this jam-packed issue. Watch this epsiode on YouTube Cover photo: Howie Stern Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our epis...

Overtraining syndrome is a condition that haunts many runners, often leading to a frustrating halt in their training or even forcing them to step away from the sport. In this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding this condition with research affiliate Jill Colangelo. We explore the signs and symptoms of overtraining syndrome and why ultrarunners should be talking about it. We also dive int...

In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you the incredible journey of a married couple, Krista and Guy Alderdice, who recently competed in the Wild Horse 200 that started on April 5 in South Wales, Great Britain.  This grueling 200-mile ultramarathon through the stunning Welsh countryside is not for the faint of heart, but together they took on the challenge and emerged victorious. You may recog...

UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark joins the show to give us an inside look at the April issue, including our spring shoe review, an in-depth piece on Tim Tollefson, Rocky Raccoon 100 race recap and more.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor: Drymax Socks

Phoenix Arizona's Jeremy Ogle, AKA, Arm Solo, isn't remarkable because he's a professional athlete with only one arm, or that he survived at motorcycle crash that should have ended his life or because he's putting on a daily clinic on how to be a single-parent - he's remarkable because he lives his life with purpose and he smashes obstacles with his spirit. Jeremy joins the show to talk about comp...

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown the March issue and recap her trip to the Barkley Marathons. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor,  The Kauai 50  Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know. Email us at HeyScotty@ultrarunning.com

Kati Laan joins the show during a previously recorded live broadcast from the  San Francisco Running Company (SFRC) in San Anselmo, California, where she competes on the SFRC Running Team.  Laan recently nabbed a second place female finish at the HURT 100 in Hawaii. She joins us to give us a breakdown of that race and a look back at her first female finish at the San Diego 100 last summer. We also...

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown this year's exciting February UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue, on newsstands now. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor,  The Kauai 50  Trueheart Brown episode

Are you sick and tired of running in the cold? Yep, we've had it. Unfortunately, we still have a couple of months to go, so we're going to strip down to our undies and jump into the ice cold water. We're going to let you know the most important things about running in cold weather and how to stay safe. The smart and irritatingly handsome Dr. Jason Wagner joins the show to give us his expert advice...

Being an UltraRunning Magazine subscriber has its benefits - just ask our next guest Rebecca Joyner. She entered UltraRunning 's Western States Endurance Run essay contest and won a free entry into the premiere event. Rebecca joins the show to talk about winning the contest, her winning essay, taking first female at this year's Yeti 100 (holy moly what a story!), humanity and ultras, her Guinness...

El Paso's Carilyn Johnson just completed the 6240 Project where she ran 6,240 miles in 2022. Carilyn joins the show to talk about the project and how it came to be. We also talk about her experience as a four-time USA 24-Hour Team member, advice on running 24-hour events, her passion for the culinary arts and how it relates to her running and so much more.   Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Than...

UltraRunning Magazine Editor Amy Clark drops by to spread the holiday cheer with the December/January issue of the magazine, which features an impressive cover image of one of ultrarunnng's most famous race organizers. Amy also lets us know what's in the new issue and the special gift that's included for our subscribers!  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax  

Western States 100 race director Craig Thornley joins the show to talk about how the Western States Trail was impacted by the Mosquito Fire, and what it means for one of ultrarunning's oldest events. The Mosquito Fire, the largest wildfire in California so far this year, burned nearly 77,000 acres, destroyed 78 structures and impacted nearly 16 miles of the Western States course. Stay tuned to lea...

UltraRunning editor Amy Clark drops in to give us the inside scoop on the November issue. The issue features ultrarunning history, headlamp reviews, race reports on the Waldo 100K, Angeles Crest 100 and so much more. Amy also shares her experience running the Javelina Jundred 100k in October. Subscribe today and enter to win a spot in the 2023 Western States Endurance Run! Watch the video of this...

Riley Brady has been dominating courses left and right, having podiumed nine of their last ten ultramarathons. Brady, who just scored a Golden Ticket to compete at the 2023 Western States 100, joins the show to share how their race unfolded at Javelina Jundred. If you've been following the story, you know that their finish was overshadowed by some confusion. Riley shares their experience as a non-...

Losing 200 pounds is no easy feat and neither is finishing the Moab 240. Arizona resident Callie Vinson can now claim both of those titles as her epic journey unfolds before the universe. Callie joins host Scotty Sandow to discuss her weight-loss journey, which began when she weighed 377 pounds while living in Chicago, transitioning to ultras, running Moab 240, connecting with her own heritage, St...

An ultrarunning evolution is happening around the country as race directors work to get more women to the start line. Case in point, o fficials of the High Lonesome 100, which takes place in Colorado's breathtaking Sawatch Range, introduced a lottery system to level the gender playing field, new rules for transgender and nonbinary entrants, and deferment for new parents. At the center of this poli...

Mario Mendoza enters the UR Podcast inner sanctum just days ahead UTMB's CCC. Mario is a four-time USATF Trail Runner of the Year, two-time former treadmill World Record holder and he recently took first place overall at the Lake Sonoma 50 in 2021. Recently, he became a triple crown winner at this year's Broken Arrow Skyrace. What's more impressive is how Mario has parlayed his success into giving...

On August 12, veteran ultrarunner Dean Karnazes was attacked by a coyote while running the Headlands 150-Mile Endurance Run in Northern California. Dean shared an Instagram video following the attack, which has been questioned by several media outlets. He joins URM Podcast to share his first-hand account of the experience, its aftermath, what may have lead to the attack and why trail safety is so...

In this episode, w e're talking about those pesky little blood-sucking critters, ticks. Dr. Jason Wagner joins us to give a quick download on tick prevention, removal, illnesses, signs and symptoms, and treatment options after your trail run. Dr. Wagner is currently an associate professor and residency program director at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also a Lt. Col. in the Missouri Ai...