(Ep. 19) Backyard Ultra Gear: What to Bring, What Not to Overthink & How to Organize
Packing for a backyard ultra can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first one. In this episode of The One More Hour Podcast, I break down what gear actually matters, what runners tend to overt...
3 Feb 29min
(Ep. 18) Preventing Foot Issues in Multi-Day Ultramarathons with Dr. Tonya Olson
In this episode of the One More Hour podcast, we welcome Dr. Tonya Olson, a board-certified doctor of physical therapy and co-author of the seventh edition of "Fixing Your Feet." The conversation cent...
27 Jan 1h 28min
(Ep. 17) Bronze, Silver, Gold Tickets & The Road to Big’s Backyard Ultra
If you’ve ever felt confused about bronze tickets, silver tickets, gold tickets, or how runners actually qualify for Big’s Backyard Ultra, this episode breaks it all down in a clear, no-fluff way. In ...
20 Jan 16min
(Ep.16) 65 Yards In: What It Takes to Stay in the Backyard with Nick Petterson
Nick Petterson finished 65 yards (270 miles) at Summit Backyard Ultra: The Last Dance, placing top three in a stacked silver-ticket field. In this episode, Nick joins Jaci to talk about what it takes ...
13 Jan 1h 6min
(Ep. 15) Why Backyard Ultras & Timed Events Are the Best Entry Point Into Ultramarathons
Looking to improve at your next ultramarathon OR looking to run your first ultra? A backyard ultra will help you with both! Backyard ultras and timed events often get misunderstood. They’re seen as in...
6 Jan 23min
(Ep. 14) Getting Clear on Your 2026 Backyard Ultra Goals: The Questions That Actually Matter
Backyard ultras don’t ask if you’re tough. They ask if you’re honest. As we close out 2025, many runners are already looking at their 2026 calendars. But before you pick a race or set a mileage goal, ...
30 Dec 202542min
(Ep. 13) From 38 to 67 Yards: What It Really Takes to Make a Big Jump in Backyard Ultras with Stephanie Rosebaugh
What does it take to make a big jump in backyard ultras? Stephanie Rosebaugh, licensed marriage and family therapist, ultra runner, and author, joins me to discuss the mindset that was required in her...
23 Dec 20251h 1min
(Ep. 12) Training for a Goal With No Guaranteed Finish Line with Colleen MacDonald
In this powerful episode, Colleen MacDonald shares the five-year journey behind her Fastest Known Time on Mt. Kilimanjaro. A journey that started long before she stepped foot on the mountain. Colleen ...
16 Dec 20251h 44min
