The Ultra Running Guys

Emily Lyons is one of our absolute favorite people and that big, wonderful personality came out when we sat down to record. 😁 Jumping into the Ultra scene in 2016 (the same year as we did), her journey has been fun, inspiring, and pretty downright amazing. So much so that after finishing the Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 Miler and Badwater Salton Sea 81 mile events this year, Emily is looking to be added to the small list of Badwater Ultra Cup finishers when she takes on the self proclaimed "World's Toughest Footrace," the Badwater 135 next week on July 4th.Tune in to hear about her preparation, how she was able to run three 100 milers in 90 days (including a PR), and why she always has a smile on her face.Follow Emily on IG at @hungry_vegan_runner so you can keep up with her adventures and don't forget to #JustShowUp ! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Race: The Hydra - April 20, 2024 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

1 Jul 20231h 15min

Hayden Hawks is the real deal. With wins and course records at races like UTMB CCC and the JFK 50, it's no wonder that Hayden is a strong contender for the win at the upcoming Western States Endurance Run 100 on June 24th. And it's something he has been dreaming about for a long time. But even with goals that big, it didn't take long to see that there is much more to Hayden than simply being a fast runner. He is a dedicated family man who holds tight to his faith, all while being a student of Ultra and sharpening his craft daily. He embraces the process as much as he savors the races, and his passion is contagious. Take us on your long run and hear what Hayden has been doing to prepare for Western States, along with his advice and tactical tips for being the best we can be out on the trail. We have no doubt that it will be well worth your while. Be sure to follow Hayden on Instagram at @hawks_hayden and you can check out his website at https://hawksrunning.com And he posts all of his workouts on his Strava profile so that is a great resource as well. Lastly, here is a list of links to Hayden's sponsors that we talked about during the episode: CurraNZ: https://www.curranzusa.com/ Inside Tracker: https://www.insidetracker.com/ Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/ Hoka: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

17 Jun 20231h 15min

Aaron Dana is as tough as his mustache is big, and he is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. In the past year, he has won the Mighty Mosquito 100, set a course record at the 40 Hour Tennessee Mile, and we were lucky enough to hang with him as he prepares to go to battle at The Mid-State Mile, a unique Last Person Standing race on the infamous Murder Mile course in the mountains of Tennessee. We talked about gnarly vert, strength work, Pain Academy (Checkout Episode 51 with Founder Vinny Crispino) , and how ultras can make us better versions of ourselves. The episode goes live tomorrow at 5:00AM EST so take us on your long run and get to know Aaron with us. Be sure to follow him on Instagram at @aar0ndana and let us know what your biggest takeaway is. Pain Academy Routine Mentioned in The Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-xm2RumB-E Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Patreon: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

3 Jun 202359min

We first came in contact with Brooklyn Dawson when she shared one of our episodes in her IG stories. And we have since had the pleasure of witnessing her inspiring journey from running newbie to tackling her 2nd 50K at our race, The Hydra. It was epic!Brooklyn is everything we love about this community. She shows up, she's engaged, and she shares value with everyone she comes in contact with. And as one of our first Inner Circle Patreon members, she has quickly become a friend as well.Take us on your long run to hear what she has learned along the way, her experience at The Hydra 50K, and what keeps her going when her mind is telling her to quit. You don't want to miss this.Be sure to follow Brooklyn at @brooklyndawson and let us know your biggest takeaway from the episode. Enjoy! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠⁠ Race: ⁠⁠The Final Countdown⁠⁠ - September 16, 2023 Patreon: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

20 Mai 20231h 10min

Marcus Smith is a renowned ultra athlete and coach who recently helped 2 of his athletes set the UK Backyard Ultra Records for male and female, with showings of 89 hours (370 miles) and 35 hours (145 miles) respectively. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. While training to set a cycling world record in 2018, Marcus had a nearly fatal collision with a truck that resulted in a shattered shoulder, 7 broken ribs, and punctured lung. Rather than embrace a victim mindset, Marcus took control of his recovery, placing gratitude and intention at the forefront of his lifestyle, and continued living life to the fullest as evidenced by his seemingly never-ending string of accomplishments. Take us on your long run to listen as we chat with Marcus about what he has learned, the 4 principles of The Ultra Mindset, and how you can incorporate his training secrets to dominate your next Backyard Ultra. Be sure to follow him on Instagram at @mjd_smith and check out his website at www.mjdsmith.com where you can find the book list we mention in our discussion. Also, you won't want to miss his documentary, Fight For Every Breath, which chronicles his crash and incredible recovery journey. This guy lives and breathes #JustShowUp. Enjoy the episode! Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys: Website: ⁠www.theultrarunningguys.com⁠ Race: ⁠The Final Countdown⁠ - September 16, 2023 Patreon: ⁠www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys

6 Mai 202358min

Following a personal tragedy, Rusty Smith had to make a decision that nobody should have to. Should he continue with his goal of conquering his first 100 mile distance at The Long Haul 100, or was it simply not the right time given the circumstances? Rusty has quickly become a great friend of ours and this is a conversation we will never forget. Tune in to hear what finally got Rusty into ultras after nearly 40 years of running, why he decided to toe the line at Long Haul, and how he has used gratitude (#Maxs5) to spread joy in a dark time. Take the opportunity to do your own Max's 5 and be sure to follow Rusty on IG at @that_rusty_runner and we know he would be grateful if you shared your 5 with him. Enjoy the eipsode! 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

22 Apr 20231h 9min

Not only was Davy Crockett the 15th person to complete 100 hundred mile races, but as the Director of the American Ultra Running Hall of Fame and the host of the Ultrarunning History Podcast, he has contributed more to the world of Ultra than just about anybody we know. Take us on your long run to hear about his personal running history, why most of us are wrong about the Western States origin story, and what inspired him to write his newest book, Grand Canyon Rim to Rim History. And be sure to follow Davy on Instagram and checkout www.ultrarunninghistory.com for an unbelievable amount of content. 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

8 Apr 20231h 7min

For many of us, completing a 100 mile race represents a crowning achievement. But when Eric Giessler finished the Indiana Trail 100 last October (his first), he said he felt "lesser" rather than satisfied. Not because of his time or placing. But because his body's physical breakdown highlighted areas that he knew he had full control of and had not executed on. Strength and nutrition. So he went all in! Take us on your long run to hear why he was so humbled on the course, what changes he has incorporated since (hint: it includes Ethiopian flour and stronger quads), and what races he has coming up to put those changes to the test. This was such a great conversation! As always, be sure to let us know what you think and 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

25 Mar 202359min