Episode 126: Race Spotlight - In the Heat of the Night 100k

Nick Pappas was the winner of our "100 Miles Or Bust" Giveaway and we had an absolute blast getting to know him!   We chatted about his previous races, his real thoughts on getting us as his crew, and how he is preparing for the upcoming Unico 100 put on by our friends over at Vagabond Endurance.   Take us along during your Saturday long run so you can get to know Nick as well.  And be sure to give him a follow on IG at https://www.instagram.com/npappas23/ and welcome him to the URG family!    You can also get more information about Vagabond Endurance and the races they put on at https://vagabondendurance.com/race-schedule/ Enjoy the episode!

30 Juli 20221h 6min

Vinny Crispino is quite literally an expert in pain.  A young, gifted athlete, Vinny's life changed drastically when he broke his back not once, but twice, and learned to live with debilitating pain until a chance meeting changed everything.   After becoming the master of his own body and ridding himself of the pain that held him captive, he now teaches others to do the same.   Riveted by his story, we picked Vinny's brain about running injuries, maintaining balance, and how he is using all that he has learned to train for his first upcoming ultra in October.  This is not an episode to miss.   Be sure to check out  https://painacademy.net/ to see the amazing things that Vinny is up to and you can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/painacademy/   Also, he was kind enough to put together a video specific for The Ultra Running Guys Family.  You can find it here.  Give it a try and let us know what you think!:  https://youtu.be/E-xm2RumB-E Enjoy the episode!

16 Juli 20221h 13min

Can you all believe we made it to Episode 50!?  And to celebrate, we are taking it back to where it all began.  Steve Epifano continues to set the example in so many way and we had an absolute blast catching up with him about all the things he has been up to since we first launched the show.  Topics include his tips for success, launching the Robin Ames Foundation Ultra, and taking on the Cocodona 250.  If you aren't already, be sure to follow Steve at https://www.instagram.com/so_cal_runner/ and you can visit https://www.ramesfoundation.org/ to see how you can get involved or sign up for the RAF Ultra.  Enjoy!

2 Juli 20221h 1min

Mike Wardian has to be one of the most interesting people on the planet. In addition to having piled up a mind blowing list of running accomplishments, to include multiple Guinness World Records, his other hobbies include bee keeping, pickleball, chess and CrossFit. And on top of all that, his current "Running Home" project has him running across the country to raise $100,000 and support Word Vision USA's mission to provide clean water around the globe. As you will hear during the episode, Mike was literally running through Kansas during our chat. Be sure to follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mikewardian and visit his website at www.mikewardian.com . To contribute directly to his World Vision USA "Running Home" cause, please use the link https://www.teamworldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=332930 . We have no doubt you will love hearing from Mike as much as we did. Don't forget to leave a review or a rating and hit us up to let us know what your favorite part of the episode was. Enjoy!

18 Juni 202248min

Jeff and Catie Wilson have used a run / walk strategy to race their way to multiple sub-24 100 mile buckles. And what's more fascinating is that they have completed most of their 100 mile efforts completely together, every step of the way.  Tune in to hear their story, their tips, and why they choose to tackle most of their major events together.  Enjoy the episode!

4 Juni 20221h

Justin Hamilton is an aspiring professional ultrarunner and a major hopeful for the upcoming Mid-State Mile.  He trains like a madman, has the strictest of personal standards on the course, and uses the mountains to "run the quit out" of his life.  But when he first made the decision to pursue his new path, he was an overweight alcoholic police detective who had just been arrested for DUI.    Tune in to the full audio episode to hear Justin's story and why he is obsessed with using ultra running to spread hope and honor his fallen brother in blue.  This is not one to miss.  Be sure to follow Justin on IG at https://www.instagram.com/ultra_dad_/ and welcome him to the URG family.

21 Maj 20221h 10min

We first met Agnes Huff a handful of weeks ago because she flew all the way from Santa Cruz, CA to North Carolina to run our race, The Hydra 50K.  And she did it alone, without any ties to the area.  Yes, she is a badass.  Agnes immediately made an impact on us and after watching her power through the race, including some tears shed at the finish line, we knew we wanted her on the show.  We talked about pain, pickle juice, and her quest to slay The Hydra and can pretty much guarantee you will find a TON of value from this conversation.  Be sure to follow her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/the_madmedic and welcome her into the URG family.  Also, for more info on The 100 Miles Or Bust Giveaway that we mentioned in the intro, head over to theultrarunningguys.com/giveaway and you will find everything you need.  Just Show Up!

7 Maj 202247min

Lindsay Walter is kind, tough, and one heck of a runner. We sat down to chat with her about growing up with alopecia, how it has helped her become a better athlete, and then dug into her recent 160+ mile win at the Country Mile 48hr event. Do yourself a favor and don't miss this episode. Be sure to follow Lindsay on IG at https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhannah3/ and keep an eye out for big things from her because we know they are coming. Enjoy the episode and do us a solid by leaving a comment or sending us a review if you are getting value from the Podcast. Thanks for being a part of the URG family!

23 Apr 202258min