Have you ever thought of running an ultra marathon... in a WILD SAFARI?This week we're joined by Kris King, endurance athlete, coach and founder of Beyond the Ultimate, the company behind some of the world's toughest ultra-marathons, from the Arctic to the Amazon.And we're talking about the ForRangers Ultra, a self-supported five-day, 220–230km race through Kenya's wildlife conservancies, finishing on the Equator. Run with Save the Rhino and ForRangers, it raises money for rangers' kit, welfare and

The 2026 Chicago Marathon is stacked with storylines. On the men's side, Vinny Mauri, a former shoe store employee who ran 2:05 alone at Toledo, has gone viral for jaw-dropping treadmill workouts at Planet Fitness, fueling American record hopes. Rojo sparks heated debate by arguing the US has zero legitimate marathon title contenders despite record depth. The women's field is historically loaded with 12 sub-2:20 runners, led by former world record holder Brigid Kosgei and two-time Boston winner

“I really haven’t been this excited heading into a race in a long time. And that’s all rooted in the training I’ve done.”Kyle Merber’s second conversation with Galen Rupp ahead of the Chicago Marathon comes with bittersweet news: Kyle is scratching. A jagged rock on the exit of a river after a good run turned into a trauma-induced plantar situation that worsened until Chicago was no longer feasible. He takes full responsibility and exonerates Galen completely. The coaching experiment, which produced

This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast, Eric Fritz and Rhonda Hayden return to the show as we officially begin the countdown to December’s Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama. With race weekend now just a couple of months away, registrations are climbing, the course is locked in, volunteers are being recruited, and preparations are underway for what could become the biggest Rocket City Marathon weekend yet. We get an inside look at an expanded expo featuring new Rocket City merchandise,

Welcome to The Road to Big’s, a special series from The One More Hour Podcast featuring the athletes representing Team USA at the 2026 Backyard Ultra World Team Championships. Scott Snell is no stranger to Big’s. He has competed at the event multiple times, including on Team USA, and this year he’s heading back with a mindset shaped by those past experiences and a renewed appreciation for what makes the team format so special. Scott and Jaci talk about: What keeps bringing him back to B...

The John Muir Trail is back in the FKT spotlight, so I dug up the story of one of the wildest things I have ever done.In 2022, I started in Yosemite carrying everything I would need to cover 223 miles unsupported and chase the John Muir Trail record. Over the next three days, I peed brown, stopped eating enough, hallucinated a safari guide, broke both straps on my backpack, fell asleep while moving, and woke up face-down on the trail.With the record slipping away, I took a 12-minute nap, climbed

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The Chicago Marathon is almost here, which means it’s time to talk race-week nerves, tapering, warmer than ideal weather forecasts, and how to get yourself to the starting line feeling ready to race. This week, the trio is together for a full Chicago Marathon preview, breaking down everything from managing the heat and adjusting expectations to getting through the expo, shakeout runs, and the final few days before the race.The Chicks also get into the finer details of racing Chicago, including why

Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic In this week's edition of Singletrack News, I'm once agan joined by Alyssa Clark, calling in from Paris on her way to Diagonale des Fous. We discuss Courtney Dauwalter's open call for 2027 racing and project ideas, the Hardrock lottery, highlights from The Mammoth, the triple crown record watch at the Moab 240, a few other key races on the schedule including Kodiak and Défi des Couleurs, and we close with Vinny Mauri's remarkable trea...

Send us Fan Mail A single gear text from a mountain guide sparked a bigger question: why do the most trusted people in the outdoors drive so many purchases and earn nothing from it? We sit down with Hunter Macy, founder and CEO of Rendezvous, to unpack how that moment turned into a platform built for trail running gear recommendations, athlete monetization, and brand partnership management all in one place. We get specific about the athlete side: building a profile that reflects what you act...

Monday 5 October 2026We’re back with our weekly record as the gang chats about their training of late. Chris has a coach for the first time having completed a couple of sessions with the Frontrunner group, Simon prepares for John Gilmour 10,000 stringing together a couple of consistent weeks, and it's only 39 days until Vici attempts a sub 20min 5K at the Pan Pacific Masters Games. In local results we had the Denmark Half with some great social media coverage by the Denmark Running Club, track

Four hundred straight dual meet wins don't happen by accident. Sean McCafferty, entering his tenth year as head cross country coach at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, New Jersey, joins Dominic to unpack the culture behind one of the most storied programs in high school running. Sean ran at CBA before competing at Princeton, and he later took over the program from Tom Heath, who led it for 45 years. He talks openly about the years he spent trying to coach like someone else before

In this episode, we analyze and breakdown the controversy surrounding Singletrack. Focusing on Finn's attempt to prevent Mike McKnight's access to race TOR, their attempt to wipe away his 2026 results and right to continue earning a living from the sport.What are the broader implications for the sport's integrity and community values?The 95 is a diverse group with diverse opinions, morales, principles, world views and how/when to seek justice. We celebrate the fullness of the 95! We

Professional marathoner, CU Boulder alum, and two-time World Team member Sara Vaughn joins Austen Dalquist on The HAX Show for a deep dive into her unconventional 20-year career in distance running. Sara shares her journey from an accidental start in high school cross country to winning state titles in Nebraska and ultimately finding her home at the University of Colorado. She shares an candid look at the early days of her career, including becoming a mother at age 20 alongside her husband, Brent,

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Barely able to walk after a car crash. Now chasing a sub-three-hour marathon. This is a story about rebuilding, finding community, and giving the next starting line everything you have.From living in a car in Los Angeles to a 3:25 Dallas Marathon debut, this journey has taken some unexpected turns—including accidentally running a half marathon and completing a 33-mile run from Dallas to Fort Worth.We explore the lessons from hitting the wall at mile 23, how running friends help build

Emma Lawson went from completing the Pacific Crest Trail to discovering a love for ultrarunning—and just days before this conversation, she finished her first 50K. In this episode, Emma shares how through hiking shaped her endurance mindset, how she rebuilt her training after injury, and what she learned from taking on her first ultra at Mammoth Trailfest. From strength training and fueling to navigating the inevitable low points, this conversation is packed with lessons that can help you become a

Bec's back to run us through how she went in Copenhagen as she came 51st overall and 1st Aussie. It was a quick turnaround, spent her birthday in the air, raced and touched back down in Sydney in 7 days. Now Bec gears up for Melbourne marathon which us sure to be an amazing race between her training partners and the rest of Australia's best females.Thanks for tuning in!

Rob compares thoughts on Ultras with Amanda Wildgoose on a speedy trot round Beckenham Place Park.Thanks Amanda! Good luck in your next run.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here:https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here

The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by Saysky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com.Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbKristian sits down with Greg Schaefer, a 20 time Ironman finisher, former college basketball player, and Kona qualifier who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's at 48 and has no intention of being defined by it.Greg takes us from his