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Running with Problems

Mildly Athletic Couple

A podcast about the lives of runners and the problems we face.

health & fitness fitness

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90:01

Mitch Dulleck: The Iditarod 350 Stories Continue

Running with Problems ·

2026/04/25

Jon and Miranda check in sharing stories from crewing the eerie Badwater Salton Sea 81-mile team race, then shift into the brutal pull of Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Invitational. Mitch Dulleck walks us through training, gear, food, and the moment he chooses safety over the finish during a stormy ITI 350 attempt. • Why extreme events become a way to prove you belong • What makes ITI different from most ultramarathons • Training in Leadville for cold weather and pulling a sled&n...

79:57

JC Returns: 350 Mile Iditarod Invitational

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2026/04/15

For John Clark’s (JC) full bio revisit season 3 episode 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437656/episodes/16363345 We sit down with JC to unpack his first winter ultramarathon finish at the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350, where dragging a gear sled through Alaska’s deep cold turns basic tasks like eating and navigation into real risk. We also talk through the behind-the-scenes prep, the gear, and the small decisions that add up over ten relentless days. • what makes the Iditarod Trail In...

67:31

Andrea Feucht- Long COVID: Recovery and Coming Back

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2026/03/26

We talk with Andrea Feucht about long COVID in endurance athletes and why you can look fine, keep racing, and still be nowhere near healthy. We compare relapse stories, data signals, and the hard lesson that rest and a slow return may be the only choice available to athletes. • why long COVID can look like “just getting slower” in runners • the emotional cost of being told you look fine • how athletes notice subtle post-viral changes first • using Strava exports and h...

76:36

Michael Morrison is Back: Prevent, Treat, and Recover...

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2026/03/11

Michael Morrison from Red Hammer Rehab is back on the pod to discuss all things tendinopathy. • tendinopathy explained as a continuum from reactive to degenerative • common sites in runners including Achilles, patellar, and gluteal tendons • pain scale rules to guide training and rehab load • isometrics for fast pain relief and deshielding of lazy fibers • slow heavy strength with tempo reps and reps in reserve • soleus versus gastroc loading and why knee angle matters • plyometrics fo...

59:50

Katie Grossman: On Fighting to Return as a Runner

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2026/02/10

We open with life updates and stress, then welcome Katie Grossman to share a raw, relentless story about postpartum complications, medical gaslighting, a rare tumor, and the long road to a labral tear diagnosis and surgery. The goal shifts from podiums to presence, from finish lines to finding flow and community again. • why Katie’s story matters to the ultra community • we met Katie crewing at Utah 115 • Katie's early ultras, Havelina chaos and learning the hard way • the magic of hun...

70:18

Dave Scheibel - An Ultrarunner’s Wake-Up Call On...

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2026/01/18

We talk with Dave about the slow, messy slide into overtraining syndrome, the missteps that worsened it, and the practical tools that brought him back to strong, sustainable running. Along the way, we share a content warning about a graphic post-credits medical story and explain why health metrics and honest pacing matter. • Catalina 50-mile recap and the mental game on long grinds • What overtraining syndrome is and why tests look normal • Early flags: insomnia, excess sweat, dizziness, mig...

65:19

2025 Year End Recap

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2025/12/31

Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

60:11

From Borderline Diabetic To Podium OCR: John Castle’s...

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2025/12/17

A single photo can flip your life. That’s where John Castle’s story begins—49 years old, 45 pounds heavier, borderline diabetic, and staring at a version of himself he didn’t want to keep. Fast forward to today and John is a force in obstacle course racing, stacking Spartan Ultras, conquering World’s Toughest Mudder, and chasing Barkley dreams with an approach built on simplicity, routine, and a ruthless mindset. We dig into the craft behind his late-career rise. John lays out his daily hill...

67:00

Mark Marzen - Coaching and The Long Road Of Getting...

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2025/12/04

We’re excited to share Mark Marzen’s story with yall. Mark has been Jon’s running coach for almost two years. His story is inspiring, choosing running, learning to coach, and slowly improving to become a fast mountain ultra runner. Check out https://www.golden-endurance.com/ for coaching and PT. === AI-Generated Description Follows === Ready for a true glow-up story from mid-pack grit to mastery? We sit down with coach and ultrarunner Mark Marzen to trace how a messy early chapter—late nights...

83:22

Camille Herron On Records, Neurodiversity, And Reform...

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2025/11/18

We're so excited to share this interview with Camille Herron with you! Camille was open and honest exploring her history, neurodiversity, and advocacy in ultra running. We hope you enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with the headlines—world records, world titles, six-day brilliance—and you might miss the real story: how Camille Herron rebuilt elite performance by honoring her body, her brain, and her boundaries. We sit down with Camille for a candid conversation that moves ...

70:20

Chasing Limits With Epic Bill Bradley

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2025/11/07

Join us as we discuss the life and adventures of Epic Bill Bradley, an incredible story of perseverance and pushing ones limits. Epic Bill has done some of the hardest adventures on this planet, including a triple Ironman, quad Badwater, and so much more. We only scratch the surface of Bill's stories. Hope you enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with a slow jog through Boulder—flat miles, farm-stand honey, and training chatter—then pivot into a full-on masterclass in grit wi...

64:23

Pete Kostelnick - Running Across America, Mind And Miles

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2025/10/28

Join our discussion with Pete Kostelnick, Trans-continental record holder, multiple Badwater finisher, Team USA representative at the IAU 24-hour world championships, and so much more. We dive into what it takes to run these multi-day and multi-week efforts, his recent car accident recovery, and fun stories from out on the trail (or road). Enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === What if your body could learn to run 50 miles a day and get stronger after week two? We kick off with our B...

106:02

Midpacker Podcast: First DNF and Failing Forward with...

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2025/10/17

Jon Eisen guest-hosts the Midpacker podcast with full-time host Troy Meadows discussing Troy's first DNF at the Dark Divide 100. Cross-posted on the Midpacker Podcast feed. Check out Troy's Midpacker Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! == AI-Generated Description Follows == Three volcanoes on the horizon. Volcanic ash underfoot. Twenty-six miles of wilderness with almost no help. We teamed up with Troy Meadows of the Mid-Packer Pod for a raw, unfiltered look at the Dark Divide 100—on...

72:26

Amelia Boone - Enjoying the Journey

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2025/10/01

Join our all-encompassing discussion with World Champion OCR Racer Amelia Boone. We discuss everything from writing, where to run in Cupertino, CA, experiences at Barkley, her High Lonesome 100 finish and resulting injury, recovery from eating disorders, and her feelings on not having children. It was a powerful, honest, and open discussion that Jon loves to showcase on the podcast. Hope y'all enjoy! Check out Amelia's Substack. == AI-Generated Description Follows == A world champion who won’...

84:10

The Runcations Episode, featuring Tour du Mont Blanc

Running with Problems ·

2025/09/11

Join Miranda and Jon as they discuss Run-cations (a portmanteau of Run and Vacation!) and Miranda's recent experience running the Tour du Mont Blanc. Links: More than Miles: Why Runcations are a Rising Travel Trend article on OutsideEric Lee's Blog on Adventures and National Park Runs=== AI-Generated Description Follows === Miranda and Jon dive into the world of "runcations" – vacations centered around running adventures – sharing experiences from Tour de Mont Blanc and discussing what makes ...

94:43

Redemption on the LA Freeway - Aaron Lozier

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2025/08/28

Join us as we chat with Aaron Lozier, who comes back to the podcast after attempting the LA Freeway for the second time. Last time, he had to be rescued via helicopter. Listen in to hear how the second attempt goes. == AI-Generated Description Follows == After being dramatically rescued from the LA Freeway last year, Aaron Lozier returns to share his redemption story on one of Colorado's most formidable mountain challenges. The LA Freeway isn't a highway in Los Angeles—it's a brutal 35-mile t...

66:08

Jon Rea's Ambitious Journey

Running with Problems ·

2025/08/13

Jon Rea joins Miranda and Jon for an honest and open conversation about the problems he's encountered along his journey to become a pro runner. === AI-generated description follows === Elite ultrarunner Jon Ray takes us on an emotional journey through triumph and devastating setbacks in this raw, honest conversation about the mental side of competitive running. After methodically building his ultrarunning career to achieve a top-10 finish at Western States, Ray faced a brutal sequence o...

76:39

Michael Morrison PT, DPT - Strength Training with...

Running with Problems ·

2025/07/31

Michael Morrison PT, DPT of Red Hammer Rehab returns to continue the conversation about Strength Training that we started in January. We also cover the absolutely critical PEACE and LOVE tool for healing soft tissue injuries. Jon solo's the intro today as Miranda is off to run Tour du Mont Blanc in France, Switzerland, and Italy. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us a...

68:09

Miranda's First 100 Miler at High Lonesome 100

Running with Problems ·

2025/07/22

Miranda's back to recap her first 100 miler experience at High Lonesome 100. Her performance was incredible, and we hope you enjoy listening to the recap! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

62:42

Jeffrey Binney - Once is Enough

Running with Problems ·

2025/07/02

Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey's journey from obesity to 100 mile ultra running. It is personally one of Jon and Miranda's favorite running films. We also talk about Jeffrey's life since Once is Enough, shopping his new book idea, and all the shenanigans out on the Pacific Crest Trail. Important: We talk spoilers in this episode, so we encourage you to watch the documentary bef...

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