Helen Pelster is a risk-adverse adventurer and we explore her mindset, planning and execution of the 171 mile Tahoe Rim Trail Fastest Known Time (FKT) as well as discuss motherhood, mindful meditation, getting kids involved in the outdoors, gea

Kaylo Littlejohn: Overcoming and Ultrarunning Against All Odds

Jun 11th, 2020 1h 31m

Kaylo Littlejohn is a Columbia graduate and getting his phD at UC Berkley in electrical engineering and computer science. He's also one of the youngest finishers of the Moab 240 (21 yrs) and Bigfoot 200 (22 yrs). Kaylo overcame a lot to be wher

Taking Trail Running to a New Low with Jason Green

May 1st, 2020 2h

Charismatic and irreverent Jason Green talks about how he went from smoking and sedentary to running ultramarathons, creating a cult-- I mean running club--Yeti Trail Runners, and a successful race organization that is selling out races, creati

Ultra Q & A with Courtney and Candice

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 30m

I sat down (virtually) with Courtney Dauwalter and we dug into your questions in a new and fun Q & A format. We explored topics like tapering, favorite desserts, how to get faster on the trails, my speed attempt on the Arizona Trail, how we are

The Obstacle is the Way with Joel Rhyner

Apr 15th, 2020 1h 32m

Joel Rhyner is a co-founder of Run Wenatchee, an event organization and run club. He works as a Physician's Assistant in Wenatchee, WA. Joel and I talk about races and the current coronavirus outbreak. His experience in the medical field, as an

Arizona Trail Speed Attempt ft Matthew Nelson

Feb 28th, 2020 1h 14m

In this episode, the planning phase of my Speed Attempt on the Arizona Trail, I speak with the Executive Director of the Arizona Trail, Matthew Nelson. Matt goes over some of the challenges of the trail, why the AZT is unique and how it was cre

Clare Gallagher and David Roche

Jul 12th, 2019 1h 20m

Clare Gallagher joins us shortly after her stunning win at Western States 100, the most competitive 100 miler in the USA, following a trip to the Arctic National Refuge to work on climate change with David Roche (her coach extraordinaire) to ta

Clare Gallagher and David Roche: Winning Western States and Saving the Planet

Jul 12th, 2019 1h 20m

Planning a Running Adventure in the Enchantments

Jul 7th, 2019 48m 33s

I got together a group of my friends and ran the Enchantments Traverse while recording a podcast! This route is near my home in Leavenworth, WA and boasts some of the most amazing terrain you can find in the world. It's a tough and technical ro

Trolls, Social Media & Creating Change with Stephanie Howe

Jun 10th, 2019 1h 13m

In HOU's Part 2 on Trolls and Social Media, Stephanie Voilett and Candice Burt chat about Stephanie's experience with online trolls and negativity including the Udo's Oil ad that came out a few years ago, common problems with social media, the

World Record Speed with a Smile ft Camille Herron

May 28th, 2019 1h 53m

Camille Herron is one of the best ultrarunners in the world right now for both women and men. You can find Camille with a big smile on her face while regularly beating both the men and women in ultramarathons. One of her secret weapons is her u

200+ Miles Through the Australian Outback: Delirious WEST 200

May 19th, 2019 1h 49m

Podcast episode co-hosted by Kevin Westlake and Candice Burt chronicling the inaugural Delirious WEST 219 mile/350km race that took place on the West Coast of Australia. We bring you live recordings from before, during and after the race includ

Chris Mocko: Being Vulnerable, Trolls and Building a Brand

May 10th, 2019 1h 36m

In a series of episodes we explore trolling, the internet and social media. Part one features Chris Mocko. Chris is a lively and colorful personality in the Ultrarunning and trail world. Chris runs professionally for Nike. He's known for his pl

Jeff Garmire: Setting a Speed Record on Arizona Trail

May 5th, 2019 1h 50m

Jeff Garmire set the new overall record on the 800 mile Arizona Trail, finishing it self supported in 15 days 13 hours and 10 minutes. That beats the supported record by 9+ hours and 3+days for the self supported record, an impressive effort! J

Ask the Doctor: Josh Emdur, DO

Apr 26th, 2019 1h 37m

Dr. Josh Emdur joins us to discuss your running related questions and talk about his online medicine practice, an innovative way to have your doctor at your fingertips! Josh is a graduate of Western University of Health and Sciences School of O

Running Around the World with YiOu Wang

Apr 19th, 2019 1h 34m

YiOu Wang is an educator and teacher and a professional trail and ultrarunner and she sure is fast! She is a 2:38 marathoner, Olympic Trials Qualifier and she's been winning competitive ultras for years. YiOu had the opportunity of a lifetime:

How to be Superwoman at 61 years young

Apr 12th, 2019 1h 19m

Terry Abrams is a proponent for the underdog and believes that all miles are equal regardless of your pace or place. Terry is 61 years old and was an ultrarunner before it was cool. She did her first ultra in the 1980s! She was the first woman

Barkley Marathons Win Again with Gavin Woody

Apr 6th, 2019 1h 7m

The Barkley Marathons has long been considered one of the world's toughest races. Gavin Woody, a runner who embraces some of the world's toughest ultramarathons, joins us to talk about this unique event and we explore his experiences this year

Mike Wardian's 631 mile Record Breaking Run

Mar 27th, 2019 1h 10m

Mike Wardian ran 631 miles / 1000km in 10 days 16 hours and 36 minutes to set a new FKT (Fastest Known Time) this March 2019. He ran through incredibly varied terrain including snow, mountains, hail and rain storms, route finding, international

How the HURT 100 Mile Race Turned into a Love Story

Mar 22nd, 2019 1h 55m

Final HURT 100 Episode: Candice's Story. Part 1: "How the HURT 100 Race turned into a love story" narrated by Candice Burt (story style). Part 2: Interview with Kevin Westlake (pacer/Crew/Airbnb Host). Part 3: Interview with Catra Corbett, Crew

Caroline Gleich Professional Ski Mountaineer Talks Ultrarunning

Mar 14th, 2019 46m 47s

Caroline Gleich is a 33 year old professional ski mountaineer, adventurer and activist for social and environmental justice. She was the first woman to ski all 90 lines of "The Chuting Gallery" a steep skiing guidebook to Utah's Wasatch Mountai

Snakes, Kangaroos, Angels, 800 mile FKTS: Trail Runner Nation & HOU Collaborate on a Podcast

Mar 9th, 2019 1h 10m

Trail Runner Nation Podcast's Scott and Don collaborate with Humans of Ultrarunning's Candice Burt to bring you a fun episode about Candice's Delirious WEST 200 mile race in Australia, why 200s are Candice's and Don's fav distance, nutrition st

Ken Michal: Sharpening Your Mental Game through Adversity

Mar 4th, 2019 1h 15m

Fresh off a DNF at the HURT 100, Ken Michal talks philosophy and running as a creative outlet. We delve into the mental side of running, coming to terms with where your body is vs. where you want it to be, making a "Quit List," and sharpening y

Stories of Love from the Trail

Feb 13th, 2019 1h 43m

Your stories of love in one gigantic feel good episode including stories of unexpected love, a date gone very wrong when a man talks about running 100 milers and a husband who runs for his wife who can’t run. We have your stories, all under 8 m

The HURT 100 Part 1: Love, Hate and Mud

Feb 9th, 2019 1h 53m

First episode in a series of three episodes focusing on stories from this year's HURT 100 Mile Endurance Run, one of the toughest 100 mile races in the world featuring big climbs in the mountains of Hawai'i. The race is known for its relentless