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FACING VERT

Welcome to Facing Vert...both on trails and in life. So, what is vert? For all of those in the trail running community, it is short for Vertical Elevation Gain. Basically, it is climbing a mountain, and we have all faced mountains in our lives. This "vert" may be an upcoming race, or simply getting up the courage to start training for a 5k. Or, this mountain is an obstacle, a burden, a fear that you just want to claw your way up and conquer. These are conversations you will hear about, and I hope

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01:46:18

023: Officially A 100-Mile Grand Slammer-Aaron Saft

FACING VERT ·

2023/09/22

He did it!! Aaron Saft has faced the vert of four 100 milers in one summer, and it blows my mind. So pumped that he was willing to come on to the podcast for a second time to talk about his last two races in the Slam...the Leadville 100 and Wasatch 100. Incredible accomplishment with a super cool trophy to go with it. As you will hear in this episode, it definitely wasn't easy and there were times when he didn't know if he could finish...BUT HE DID! Congrats, Aaron! Also in this episode

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01:58:37

022: I've Not Been Thrown Into Life Until Now-Heath...

FACING VERT ·

2023/09/08

There are not enough words to describe how thankful I am for Heath Ballard and his family. Heath is my podcast producer/sound guru/editor, and Facing Vert would not exist without him and Evan Dykes. There are a few reasons I wanted to have Heath on, and I am so honored he was willing. He has been on his own fitness journey for the past year, taking the hardest step into becoming a healthier individual...the first step. Once crossing that line and having the accountability of friends, Heath has

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01:57:52

021: Run. Inspire. Conserve.-Brandon Thrower with...

FACING VERT ·

2023/08/31

This week I had the privilege of sitting down with Brandon Thrower of Tanawha Adventures. Brandon's journey to becoming a race director of some of the most loved races in Western North Carolina, all stemmed from a joy he found for creating routes and adventuring with other like-minded folks. Brandon doesn't want to just put on a race, he wants to create an experience. His desire is to highlight not only the beauty of our area and all it has to offer, but to show off the complexity and

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01:41:18

020: 2nd Overall In The Leadville Trail 100 Run-Luke...

FACING VERT ·

2023/08/25

I was very excited to sit down with Luke Paulson after he beasted his way to 2nd place overall at the Leadville Trail 100 Run this past weekend. Leadville 100 is an iconic race that starts at 10,200 feet and climbs to 12,600 feet. And as stated on their website, "Today, the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 RUN presented by La Sportiva is one of the oldest, most storied endurance running events in the world." Our conversation starts out with a little background on Luke, but I couldn't wait

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01:45:41

019: Chasing the Challenge & The Coolest Awards-Aaron...

FACING VERT ·

2023/08/18

This weekend, Aaron Saft will be continuing his quest to accomplish the Grand Slam of 100 milers...four 100's within just a few months. Insanity, but incredible. He already has two under his belt, and the Leadville 100 is his next one. So, let's be praying for him and cheering him on! Aaron seeks out challenges to grow, to learn, and to attempt the difficult and seemingly impossible. And if it comes with an epic trophy or award, that seals the deal. Aaron is one of those guys that you want

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01:24:33

018: Burning All His Stoke and Finding it Again-Tim...

FACING VERT ·

2023/08/10

Tim Nooney...his Instagram profile says that he has "more stoke than sense", but without the stoke, what he has accomplished would not make any sense! Tim seeks out what inspires him and what he can be passionate about, and this has led to his success as an athlete. We covered so much in our conversation from his love of rock climbing to his roller coaster ride as an endurance runner. I really wanted to dive into why he gave up running for two years, and how he then came back with a roar winning the

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01:50:04

017: Two-Time US Pro National Road Race Champion &...

FACING VERT ·

2023/08/03

Episode 017 is all about Matthew Busche. Now retired from professional cycling, he is a coach for Carmichael Training Systems and lives in Western North Carolina with his beautiful wife, Lisa, and three precious boys. Matthew is so incredibly talented and has had a career that anyone would dream of having, yet he is one that never gives himself enough credit. He is quiet, humble, unassuming and the most loyal friend. Born a natural athlete, he gravitated to running at a young age. This then led

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01:12:21

016: The Talented Caudill Twins

FACING VERT ·

2023/07/31

Hannah and Seth Caudill are a powerful sibling duo. Just graduating from high school this spring, they both are heading to Catawba College with full scholarships to run cross country and track. I was intrigued to hear how these two started running and how they each learned (in completely different ways) to love it and find success. Our conversation was fast-paced and quite amusing because of their banter, and you can't help but smile when you hear them. You can certainly tell they are twins, and

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01:26:14

015: Conquering The IRONMAN 70.3-Beth Hix

FACING VERT ·

2023/07/20

Beth Hix is a phenomenal woman...a working mama of 2 boys, a wife to Zac, a triathlete, an overall fitness enthusiast, and so much more. Yes, that's right...she is good at all three sports...swimming, cycling, and running. Oh, and CrossFit, and Spartan races, and...you get the point. The only one I am brave enough to attempt is running, and I'll stick with that. Beth recently completed her first IRONMAN 70.3 in Chattanooga, Tennessee this past May, and I am in awe of anyone that can even

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01:30:05

014: Stop for the Lunar Moth-Miller Groome

FACING VERT ·

2023/07/13

Lunar Moth? What!? You will have to listen to my awesome conversation with Miller Groome to see what in the world this is about! Although I have never met Miller in person until our conversation, we both ran in the Cruel Jewel 100 this past May. He is also close friends with many that I run with, so it was so fun getting to know him myself. Miller has been extremely successful in the Ultra world, with many podium spots in the races he has done, including coming in third overall at Cruel Jewel.

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01:33:35

013: Don't Let Later Become Never-My Time with Marisa...

FACING VERT ·

2023/07/06

I absolutely loved getting to know Marisa Romeo. So humble and genuine, but a force to be reckoned with out on the trails. Marisa has quite an impressive resume of MANY podium finishes, including winning the Hellbender 100 in 2022, and the Georgia Loop FKT (fastest known time). She is one I look up to as a runner, but now that I have learned about who she is as a person, I look up to her even more. She is hyper-focused, goal-driven, whip smart, and so incredibly strong. It was awesome to learn how

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01:48:27

012: Purple Heart Recipient & Endurance Athelete...

FACING VERT ·

2023/06/29

**WARNING** Much of what is discussed in this episode could be sensitive for some listeners. We go into detail about combat, injuries sustained in combat, and the loss of life. ... I wish my listeners could have been in the room as I spoke with now retired Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kutilek. I just hope that you can hear in his voice the respect he has for those he has served with, the passion for his country and faith, the love for his family, and the heartbreak he carries for friends he has lost

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01:42:15

011: The Pacers' Perspective-Cruel Jewel 100

FACING VERT ·

2023/06/22

This episode is SO important to me because it highlights the people that helped me accomplish my goals at the Cruel Jewel 100…my pacers! Without Lara, Evan, Lisa and Tom, who knows if I would have even crossed the finish. But fortunately, I don’t have to know that feeling because they were there for me. I don’t even know if they realize how they important they are to me, and how grateful I am for each one of them. You will hear about their experience pacing me and what they learned during the

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01:40:52

010: A Conversation With My Hero...My Daddy, Terry Tolle

FACING VERT ·

2023/06/15

With Father's Day approaching this coming Sunday, there is no other person that I would want to talk with other than my daddy. No, my dad is not a runner and not even a lover of hikes, but he has definitely faced VERT in his life. In this episode, listen as we talk about his life growing up on a wheat farm in Oklahoma, becoming a collegiate gymnast, his stories of his time in the Air Force in the middle of the Vietnam War, and his battle with prostate cancer. This time with him, the stories he

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01:33:34

009: When You Can No Longer Run-Tory Grieves & Sara...

FACING VERT ·

2023/06/08

Tory and Sara are two powerhouse runners that have performed extremely well in the trail & ultra running world. Hear how they fell in love with the sport of running, found their passion, and then navigating the unknown when the ability to run is stripped away. Tory and Sara, I can't thank you enough for your authenticity, your transparency and your perseverance. Most importantly, thank you for your friendship. I know I will see you again at the top of the mountain. If you have enjoyed

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02:20:57

008: From Rage to Redemption-Jack Kitching

FACING VERT ·

2023/06/01

**WARNING** SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST. My incredible guest, Jack Kitching, was born and raised in England. As athletic as they come...hear Jack's journey to becoming the first line of defense for the late Queen of England to enduring military tasks that only few can handle. Jack took the rage he felt from his traumatic childhood and poured it into every obstacle or challenge he faced. This is a story that you need to hear. Thank you, Jack, for your vulnerability. If

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01:47:52

007: My Cruel Jewel 100 Experience

FACING VERT ·

2023/05/25

Hear my journey taking on the beastly Cruel Jewel 100 mile trail race in the mountains of North Georgia. It may be called a 100 mile race, but in reality it is somewhere between 103-106 miles with around 30,000 feet of elevation gain, and I felt every bit! After hitting a mental and physical low early in the race, I thought I was never going to finish, but with so many prayers I was able to pull through and finish stronger than I ever imagined I could. 2nd place female and 13th overall still seems

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01:35:54

006: 2nd Overall in the Hellbender 100 Mile...

FACING VERT ·

2023/05/18

Jonathan Ibach-a phenomenal runner and just as phenomenal of a person. We talk all things Hellbender...from his past experiences to his most recent performance just this past weekend. One thing that stands out for me is how Ibach never wants to lose the joy of running, and this is a big part of his training and strategy. Thank you, Ibach, for coming out to record with me just 2 days after crossing the finish line, and I am so excited to see you become a dad in July! If you are enjoying this

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01:42:01

005: A Conversation with Superwoman-Barbara Green

FACING VERT ·

2023/05/11

Barbara Green doesn't want to be called superwoman because she doesn't see herself that way, but I certainly do. We discuss balancing being a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and an extremely strong and active athlete (she swims, she mountain bikes, she runs, she races, she paces, she's awesome...). I can't think of a better episode to put out there in the world as we approach Mother's Day. Our conversation is like ones we have on many of our trail runs together (maybe slightly more

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01:08:01

004: The Power Of Accountability

FACING VERT ·

2023/05/04

Special guests, Lara and Evan Dykes, talk about how accountability from friends and each other has been critical in their motivation to attempt and conquer their fitness goals. From dabbling in Crossfit to stepping on the podium. From zero exercise to running a marathon. They are inspiring. You will love them, just as I do. Lara's Instagram: @laracantrell Lara's Strava: Lara Dykes Evan's Strava: Evan Dykes Evan's Instagram: never mind, he never posts anything :) Their

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