What's harder than running a hundred miles? Spending hours convinced you're letting everyone down. In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most destructive mental patterns in ultra running: the overwhelming guilt of disappointing your crew, pacers, and volunteers when your race isn't going as planned. I'm sharing why this guilt trap is so insidious, how it makes dropping out feel like the "right" thing to do, and the crucial mental shifts you need to reclaim your race.For full show notes,

Andy Buchanan is the fastest Australian marathoner ever, with his 2:06 in Valencia last year. At the age of 34, Andy is still chasing new goals and proves to all of us that age doesn't limit us. Not that being 34 and running marathons is unique, but the fact that his career started escalating recently shows that it's never too late. In this episode Andy shares how he got to where he is today, how he combines running with his job as a high school teacher, and what his training looks like

Andrea Moore is just a human positivity wrecking ball! She crushes big goals with people power! She is the most passionate and enthusiastic person about the sport and community of ultrarunning that I have ever had the privilege to interview. Enjoy! @andthensome1 Squirrel's Nut Butter: Natural Anti-Chafe & Skin Restoring Salves Mount to Coast | For runners who transcend distance. The Hot Box Sauna | Home Effin' Runner - Runner Tees, Hoodies, and Gifts – Effin' Ultra Runne...

Gabi Rooker joins Lindsey Hein and Matt Chittim fresh off her ninth-place finish at the 2025 Chicago Marathon, where she was the third American woman and ran a 2:26 marathon to secure her qualifying time for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Trials.Gabi’s rise in the sport has been nothing short of incredible. She ran her first marathon in 2021, clocking 2:54, and just three years later, she’s competing among the best in the world as a Nike-sponsored athlete. A former national champion on vault in gymnastics at

In this episode of the Beyond Running Podcast, Manuel “Eme” Morato sits down with Leslie Vallecillo, Josh Holland, and Philip Mangan to revisit an unforgettable expedition through the wild landscapes of British Columbia. The group, supported by Vivobarefoot, was dropped deep into the backcountry by helicopter and set out to hike ten peaks in minimalist shoes, an experience that pushed their physical, mental, and emotional boundaries while deepening their connection to nature and one another

Send us a text Something I doubled down on this past season was ensuring that I properly fueled each and every workout. I think it worked like magic. Support the show

Today we take a bit of time to chat about why we started the podcast after 2 years and 100 episodes! Thank you to everyone of you who has listened, contributed, supported and helped us along the way, its been a team effort! Paul also chats about his marathon training as he prepares for York next week!Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always we go through our week of running and

In this episode, we sit down with middle-distance runner Justin Davies to reflect on an incredible season - including his standout performance at the U23 European Championships. Justin opens up about the highs and lows of the year, from the thrill of international competition to the disappointment of missing out on Worlds selection. He also gives us a glimpse into his early career, how he unwinds away from the track, and the mental strategies that keep him focused and grounded. Plus, he shares what

“The one thing I reminded myself of and something my coach has been telling me all year is this: Don’t feel like you have to be anybody else. What you’ve been doing has been working for you. Continue to do that. If you’ve been being Melissa all year and you’ve been winning all year, what else do you need to do? Just go out there and be yourself.”My guest for today’s episode is Melissa Jefferson-Wooden — the 25-year-old from Georgetown, South Carolina who just pulled off one of the rarest feats in

5 days on from his elite debut in Melbourne, Cam Merrick unpacks the Melbourne Marathon in it’s entirety, sharing the seconds that stretched him and moments that mattered on the course, as he ran 10th overall.We’re also joined for her all time podcasting debut (and naturally Never Run Alone debut) with dietician and nutritionist, as well as 7 time marathoner (including a 9th placed finish in Melbourne in 2024 - shout out Cam), Grace Liebelt. She unpacks lots of fuelling wisdom as we answer plenty of

In this episode, Heath recaps his third place finish at Canal Corridor 100 last weekend!

Mastering the Run: From Elite Records to Donut Challenges 💪🍩 | Run Spesh Episode Join Oska from the Front Runner Colombo, Tom from Front Runner Colombo, and Andy from Good Athletic on this engaging episode of 'Run Spesh'! They dive deep into the world of running—from elite marathon records, park run statistics, and hilarious comments, to the niche of coaching insights and the spicy nitty-gritty of zone training. Listen in on Coach Andy's expert advice, the epic tales of recent running events, and

This is an exciting episode with a very special guest, thanks to our presenting sponsor Brooks Running! Anthony Ramos seems to have done it all from musicals to movies to music to television and more, but he hasn't run a marathon... yet. Thanks to Brooks and the NYRR, plus some sage coaching from the one and only Des Linden, he will achieve that milestone at the NYC Marathon this year. You might know Anthony as the original actor for the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Hamilton or

On this episode, Vane and Caro recap their events with POW.org (Protect Our Winters) in Vermont and Salt Lake City. They talk about ICE surveillance online and in Portland, Chicago and their communities. The magic of folks showing up in costumes with instruments and creatively becoming part of the resistance. Proving the interconnectedness of our collective struggles.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau.Even by our standards, this episode of the DCR AidStation is a lot. Future Andrew makes a record number of appearances to preface, foreshadow, recommend, and otherwise act as a lexographical zamboni for Ali and Matt (we all know it is mainly Matt).

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Send us a text This week’s episode takes a very real — and unexpected — turn. Lewis and Mitch dive into the chaos of everyday running life, from impatient drivers to moments of pure kindness on the road. But what starts as a lighthearted chat quickly becomes a powerful conversation when Mitch opens up about a sudden stroke that changed everything. 🎙️ In This Episode: The growing rush of drivers — and how runners can stay safe. The surprising kindness of strangers (and how we sometimes

Fresh off my self-supported AT record, I sit down with 2013 AT self-supported FKT holder Matt Kirk to talk about the weird gravity of post-trail depression, the long arc of the record from Ward Leonard to Stringbean to Tara, and where the line is with tech, tracking, and “help” on a self-supported effort. We dig into calories gone wrong (why 3,500/day failed), Shenandoah as a quiet crux, trail magic ethics, and why simplicity might be the best rule we have left. Matt shares the origin story of SCAR,

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