The Ultra Running Guys

In 2016, Trevor Douglas witnessed two of his F3 buddies run a 50K and thought "that has to be one of the dumbest things you can do." But it wasn't long until he was logging mega miles of his own and in the past 4 years alone he has completed eight 100 mile efforts. And he knows he has a lot more inside of him. Recommended by listeners and friends Perry Allen and Brian Rouse, Trevor was a joy to hang out with even after kicking Jeremy's butt at the recent Southern Tour Ultra Last Man Standing Event. Take us on your long run this Saturday to hear all about getting faster with age, running with snakes, and why you should never underestimate how much time you have to train.  Enjoy the episode! #JustShowUp! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 22, 2023 Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

11 Mar 20231h

Jacob and Melody Bateman started the Trail To 100 Podcast to document their journey to run their first 100 miler in 2020. And now they use their experience and platform to pour back into the Ultra community with the mission to help others do the same. Take us on your long run to hear their stories, their advice, and how running their first 100 teetered between an absolute suffer fest and a 5 star resort experience. 😁 You can follow Trail to 100 on Instagram at @Trailto100 and be sure to check out Melody's page at @thepinetreerunner where you can find her LinkTree to learn about her Coaching Program and "Run Without Fear," her self defense class for runners. That's right...this ultra runner is also a blackbelt! And don't waste time plugging into their show as they are doing amazing things and having amazing conversations. Enjoy the episode! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 22, 2023 Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

25 Feb 20231h 10min

Following the passing of a good friend at the age of 15, Jake Rastas made a promise that his life would not be wasted. And he has kept that promise. After hanging up his college jersey as a D1 football player, Jake turned to ultras in 2022 as a way to keep his edge and find strength through adversity. And he is inspiring others to do the same. We are so impressed with his mindset, his determination, and his passion for using his running to combat the men's mental health epidemic. And we are pretty sure you will be too. So take us for your long run and hear Jake's full story of turning into an animal and hunting other runners on the trail. 🤣 Be sure to follow Jake on Instagram and check out his Movember support page HERE. Enjoy the episode! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 22, 2023 Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

11 Feb 20231h 13min

Tara Dower is a thru-hiker turned ultra runner who has proven to be a dominant competitor since she came on the scene just over 18 months ago. With podiums in 11 of her 12 races to date, including a 2nd place finish at the mega-competitive Run Rabbit Run 100, 2023 is looking to be a promising year. Huge shoutout to our friend and listener Jay Pounds for putting Tara on our radar! Tara was kind enough to sit down with us and talk FKT's, her performances at Umstead 100 and Run Rabbit 100, dealing with anxiety on the trail, and more. Take us for your long run to catch all the value that Tara dropped and like, comment, and let us know what you thought. Enjoy the episode, and be sure to follow Tara on Instagram and her YouTube channel @taratreks for all kinds of great thru-hiking and ultra related content. Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com Race: The Hydra - April 22, 2023 Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023 Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

28 Jan 20231h 8min

Canyon Woodward has been tearing up the Ultra scene with a top 50 finish at UTMB (7th American) and a 3rd place finish at the Bandera 100K this last weekend. He's no joke. But as good of a runner as he is, he's an even better human. We sat and talked with him about his running adventures that included eating dirt, getting caught during a trailside bathroom stop by a pretty girl, and even breaking his hand during his successful SCAR FKT. Take us on your long run tomorrow morning to find out why Canyon is so passionate about building community, and just how little we know about grizzly bears. No, they don't inhabit NC or UT. 🤷‍♂️. And be sure to follow Canyon on Instagram and check out his book, Dirt Road Revival, HERE. Enjoy the episode!

14 Jan 20231h 3min

Callie Vinson is an expert in setting goals, putting a plan in place, and then taking action to make those goals a reality.  So much so that she was featured in the recently released Born To Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide by our recent guests, Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton.    In this episode, Callie lays out how she was able to go from someone who was not able to walk to lunch with friends, to the superstar that we see now who has lost 200 pounds and recently just finished the Moab 240.  And her strategies?  Probably simpler than you think. As we kick off 2023, Callie is the perfect person to remind us all what we are capable of and give us the tools to put that potential to work.  Go follow Callie on IG at https://www.instagram.com/callievinsonn and shoot her a message letting her know how much we are all looking forward to her book coming out (you'll have to listen to hear why!).  This is one episode you do not want to miss so be sure to take us on your long run!  Happy New Year!

31 Des 202259min

When it comes to people who have had massive positive impact on the sport of Ultra, Dean Karnazes makes the short list. We were honored to hang with the Ultraman Man himself to talk running, longevity, joy, and family, among other things. It was so much fun and true to form, he was pure value add! Be sure to follow him on Instagram, check out his website, and if you haven't already, pick up a copy of his book A Runner's High: My Life In Motion. You won't regret it. Send us a message after the episode and let us know your favorite part. Enjoy!

17 Des 202255min

Since Christopher McDougall released Born To Run in 2009, the story of Caballo Blanco and "The Greatest Race The World Has Never Seen" has become a running culture staple, introducing thousands of runners to the world of ultra and building the case that our bodies are biologically designed to hit the trails. 13 years later, Chris has again teamed up with Eric Orton, the coach that took him from a busted up runner to toeing the line at a 50 mile ultra in Mexico's Copper Canyons, and together they have released Born To Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide. We sat down with Chris and Eric to talk about the book, tactical training tips, and what you can do today to quickly improve your form and add more joy to your running. Be sure to give them both a follow on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/chrismcdougallauthor and www.instagram.com/borntoruncoach ) and YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/@borntorunworld165 and https://www.youtube.com/@BornToRunCoach ) and check out https://borntorun.world/ for all the book info. Born To Run 2 is available for preorder and the official released date is 12/6/2022. Enjoy the episode!

3 Des 20221h 7min