Episode 28: Patrick Dunlap - "Do More." From 350 lbs to Running Ultras
Patrick Dunlap hit bottom in 2014, weighing in at 350 pounds. But following weight loss surgery in 2014, Patrick leaned into his disciplines, dropped 195 pounds, and soon found peace on his daily runs. Before long, he stumbled into the world of ultra running and used his "Do More" mentality to set his sights on conquering the 100 mile distance. We so enjoyed chatting with him about his successes and struggles, his journey with mindfulness, and even a big crash and burn during his first Pine Creek Challenge. Tune in and connect with Patrick as he prepares to take on the Pine Creek 50 miler on Sep 11, 2021. Enjoy the episode. And remember, you can always "Do More." #JustShowUp
21 Aug 202154min
Episode 27: Michelle Goldberg - "Just Because It Hurts Doesn't Mean You Have To Stop"
Michelle Goldberg (@mrmribbit on IG) is a force. Not only has she been an instrumental part of The Ultra Running Guys Community, but she is one heck of a runner, as evidenced by her recent 1st place finish in the Midnight Squatchapalooza! Tune in to hear why her perspective on training is so refreshing and how she was able to decide LAST MINUTE to jump into her very first marathon AND ultra. Yeah... Whether you are just getting into ultra running or are a veteran preparing for an upcoming race, this is a must listen. Enjoy! And let us know what you think!
7 Aug 202156min
Episode 26: Nate Christy - Conquering The Hell Hole 212
Nate Christy crashed and burned while trying to tackle the Hell Hole 212 mile run in 2020. After recovering from the sting of that DNF, Nate returned this past June more determined than ever to conquer this Beast of a run. Hear first hand what he has learned, how he trained, and what it means to consistently Just Show Up. Be sure to follow Nate on Instagram at @train.n8.train. Enjoy the episode!
24 Juli 20211h 7min
Episode 25: Coach Mark Bottenhorn - Run Strong, Lift Heavy & Crush It
Mark Bottenhorn is an accomplished runner, seasoned coach, devoted family man, and pound for pound one of the strongest people you have ever met. In this episode we walk through his inspiring personal story, listen as he floods us with invaluable training tips, and get a glimpse of the big races he is preparing for. This is definitely one you don't want to miss! You can find Mark on Instagram at @bottenhornrunning or check out his website at www.markbottenhorn.com
10 Juli 20211h 3min
Episode 24: Kent Mullins - "I Want To Be The Help That I Needed"
Not only does Kent Mullins have a much cooler accent than either of us, he is also the founder of Run4YourLife , an organization that centers around running to battle mental health issues. In this episode we dive into Kent's personal struggles, explore Run4YourLife and the impact it's making, and hear the aftermath of his recent first ultra effort...where he thought he may have broken his feet. 😁 Enjoy! Follow Kent and Run4YourLIfe on IG below! Kent: www.instagram.com/the_imperfect_athlete/ Run4Your Life: www.instagram.com/run.4yourlife/
19 Juni 20211h
Episode 23: Vagabond Endurance - Building The Ultra Community One Runner At A Time
Dan and Rory McCaslin are race directors who go above and beyond to meet their runners wherever they are at. They are funny and passionate and above all else, they care deeply about building community with the runners they connect with. From the moment we connected with them, we knew we were kindred spirits. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out www.vagabondendurance.com and follow them on IG at www.instagram.com/vagabondendurance
5 Juni 202147min
Episode 22: Ray Berlanga - Donuts, Dance Parties & Broken Noses
Ray Berlanga has quickly become one of our favorite people on the planet. As the self proclaimed slowest ultra runner on the course, his approach to training, racing, and just having a good old time is refreshing. But don't let him fool you...Ray as completed five 100+ mile efforts and has a distance PR of 144 miles. Catch the entire episode on Saturday, 5/22 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Enjoy! And be sure to follow Ray on IG at https://www.instagram.com/ray_ray_runner/
22 Maj 202158min
Episode 21: Jake Martinez - Directing The Keystone Backyard Ultra
Jake Martinez is probably unlike any Ultra Running Race Director that you have ever met. At 20 years old, and still running collegiately, Jake has never even competed in an ultra of his own. But he is no stranger to the sport and is overflowing with passion for growing the ultra community. We sat down with Jake as he prepares to host The Keystone Backyard Ultra on May 22nd and we had a chance to hear first hand why Jake believes the Backyard is the purest form of ultra running. Be sure to check out the race website at https://keystonebackyardultra.weebly.com/ and follow Jake on IG at https://www.instagram.com/jakemartinez__
8 Maj 202138min
