This week we talk about the craziness that ensued at Cocodona 250 after our last episode. We talk about Tillamook Burn Trail Run and the power couple who won the 50 miler there. We dive into Hellbender 100 and talk about how it is well on it's way to becoming a premier 100 miler. There was a great pic of the aurora borealis at a race in Wales. We discuss Ginger Runner's cool looking race Tiger Claw 50K. Uber competitive Transvulcania was last weekend. Quicksilver 100K, Ice Age Trail 50 and Thunderbunny 50K also took place. We have a LazCon update and talk about two other trans continental runs. Bronco Billy's Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C67jdXrJDKo/?hl=en Cool pic from Ultra Snowdonia: https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.irunfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/13083939/2024-Ultra-Trail-Snowdonia-by-UTMB.jpg RUFA Virtual Challenge on Strava: https://www.strava.com/challenges/4230?invite=true&_branch_match_id=1260026083936477117&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1jcI86syMkuKyvVKAgCeyIX8IwAAAA%3D%3D Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Today's show focuses mostly on what's unfolded at Cocodona 250 over the last few days. Including the exciting finish in the men's race which was not long before we recorded. First place woman should be finishing later tonight. It's truly been a fun race to follow and the livestream action has been great. We go over some race results from UR Mags Old School races series which saw action at Miwok 100K and Strolling Jim 40 miler. Give a shout out to a friend who finished her first 50K at Pine Trail Run in AZ. We thought we didn't have a LazCon update but magically one appeared while we were recording! We discuss Patagonia's virtual RUFA event which is a Challenge on Strava that anyone can sign up for and I will link below. In addition, we started a UNN club on Strava that everyone should join (if you want to)...link below. We talk about which Hardrock qualifier got phased out and which one is being brought on board. EmKay Sullivan turned down her Canyons Golden Ticket and finally Bo Pelander becomes the first person over the age of 80 to do something that is super inspiring. Patagonia Virtual RUFA Challenge: https://www.strava.com/challenges/Running-Up-For-Air-with-Patagonia Ultrarunning News Network Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Ultrarunning News Network Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Jam packed episode. We present a friendly little challenge to our listeners on podcast platforms. Courtney Dauwalter continues to add to her dynasty with a win at Mt. Fuji 100 over the weekend. Canyons 100K was the last Western States Golden Ticket race and the competition was strong. Also, a guy named Canyon won Canyons 100 miler. Zane Grey 50 and Orcas Island 50 took place over the weekend. We do a deep dive on a new 200 mile road race in Ohio and Johnny has an idea on how to make it epic. We have an amateur level preview of Cocodona 250 which starts on Monday. LazCon updates are hard to come by but we do know what state he is in! Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Johnny talks about his first hand experience at Forget the PR 50K over the weekend. We discuss the Hyner 50K which is a classic in PA. Costume Chick and AF Marathoner are at it again at a Yeti race in New Mexico. We talk about a crazy story from a long time ago at Marathon Des Sables. We go over the Triple Crown of Thru Hiking FKT. Where is Laz? Not much updating going on. Finish the show talking about another bloke running across Africa and a dude that drank a glass of wine at every mile of the London Marathon. Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Today we go over race results from last weekend and do a little hype for our favorite ultra Forget the PR 50K which is this weekend. We also provide as good of LazCon update as possible, not much new info out there. In addition, we discuss some new running films that have recently come out. We cover an Ian Torrence article about troubleshooting problems on the run during an ultra. Finally we go over a cringe moment and also a fun record from the Boston Marathon. Article on 26.2 to life film: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/09/1000-mile-club-san-quentin  Fastest fruit article: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/california-runner-becomes-worlds-fastest-fruit-at-boston-marathon/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHa3mB2pEVUhxPzxwFkziX0i3PqHxHbdzKYZrl3Jp6WYDWOd03FdAMeR3Ug_aem_AdX2_NjXDe5kMY9JFMKdnf9ZzkYqdjLiNOVYSo4n0LJLIvkStG-g4Bi9Ev_4WZMhLHQ  Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

We do a deep dive into the Hardest Geezer's run from the southern most point of Africa to the Northern most point of Africa. The challenges he faced were insane! Also, we go over race results including Tara Dower's outright win at Umstead 100. In addition, we talk about the second Lazcon, Western States new anti-doping policy, and John Kelly's thoughts on why 5 people finished Barkley this year. Hardest Geezer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardestgeezer/ Twitter feed for LazCon: https://twitter.com/hashtag/lazcon?src=hashtag_click Ultrarunning News Network Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Episode discussions include: Recap of the epic year at Barkley Marathons. AJW under the radar races article about Zane Grey. Skunk Ape races in FL. Running in Crocs? Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network  Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

This episode starts off with a bang for two reasons. First we go over Johnny's tornado scare and also because Barkley is under way and this year is looking really promising so far. We go over race results and a cool new FKT. We go back to talking more about Barkley because Karel Sabbe's new documentary was released last week. In addition, we discuss one of AJW's "under the radar races" articles from a new series that he is writing on. We close out the show talking about the science which suggests that ice baths may not be good for recovery. #17 - To finish the Barkley Marathons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-oEFaqUQEQ&t=59s Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats its Young: https://youtu.be/79IUKC9gS-8?si=JXTNYJd78erFKRr- AJW article about the Many on the Genny race: https://www.irunfar.com/under-the-radar-races-many-on-the-genny Ice Baths article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/why-are-we-still-ice-bathing/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Unfortunately Johnny couldn't be with us tonight as he had to take shelter from tornados and crazy hail storms rolling through central Ohio. I go over Camille's epic 6 days at the Lululemon event in La Quinta, CA where she broke a bunch of world records including the 6 day record. Ashley Paulson's magical year keeps rolling as she gets another 100 mile victory. I talk about my experience at MUC 50 on Saturday and go over some other race results. I break down an article about statistical correlations on why runners DNF and also one about the longest run on record in Antarctica! Run (Outside) article about the 6 day lululemon event: https://run.outsideonline.com/road/inside-further-an-ultra-for-the-instagram-age/ Guardian article about Camille and the 6 day lululemon event: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/13/naps-tacos-and-11-world-records-how-camille-herron-ran-560-miles-in-six-days?fbclid=IwAR3oY4VFNI83U59-jT_9oqj_MffhRPVPgb11bL7qakqVhwD29mLSk3uaHrM Irunfar article on DNFs: https://www.irunfar.com/diving-into-ultramarathon-dnf-data Longest run in Antarctica: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/she-battled-sub-zero-temperatures-and-ferocious-winds-to-record-the-longest-ever-run-in-antarctica-1.6800861 Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Ashely Paulson racks up another win! In addition, we discuss the rebranding of Lake Sonoma 100K. AJW change his mind a little bit on spending time at aid stations based on feedback from other runners. Jim Walmsley moved back to AZ and appears to be looking at a Western States / UTMB double. UTMB 100 miler entrants lists were released for the men and women, there is no shortage of elite runners toeing the line so the boycott didn't gain much traction. We talk about a 100 year old runner who is still kicking butt. Finally we talk about a guy who set the U.S. non shuttle everesting record on a steep street in San Francisco. Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

In this episode we go over race results from the last two weekends and this includes some big races and a big win at Transgrancanaria by the G.O.A.T. Courtney. We go over John Kelly's article on what he knows about how to get into the Barkley Marathons and we get pumped up about the Barkley race in the process. We also go over a X (twitter) post by AJW about the new generation spending to much time in aid stations. In addition, we discuss an article from UR Magazine written by Chris Weller on the 6 lessons from a first-time ultramarathoner. John Kelly's article about how to get into Barkley: https://randomforestrunner.com/2024/02/how-to-get-in-to-the-barkley-marathons/ Barkley Marathons documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ-DE-hmiGE 6 lessons from a first time ultramarathoner: https://ultrarunning.com/featured/six-lessons-from-a-first-time-ultramarathoner/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network  Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Fun episode this week, we rehash all the excitement from the stacked field at Black Canyon 100K on Saturday. In some sad news, the marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach died in a car crash. In some better news, Laz got inducted into the ultrarunning hall of fame! We also go over UltraRunning Magazine's top 5 performances of 2023 along with the top 5 age group performances of 2023. Video from Black Canyon Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gQwflCmbAs 7:32:33 see the river crossing where at the far end 1st place Rachel Drake just takes off while second place Becca Windell struggles to get up the bank. 8:47:30 see Nate Jewkes pass Hans Troyer right at the finish line. Story about Kelvin Kiptum: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/11/1230775293/kelvin-kiptum-runner-marathon-world-record-dead-car-crash Gary Cantrell "Laz" inducted into Ultrarunning Hall of Fame: https://ultrarunninghistory.com/hall-of-fame/gary-cantrell/ UR Mags top performances of 2023 (must be a subscriber): Women: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#30 Men: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#31 UR Mags top age group performances of 2023 (must be a subscriber): Women: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#32 Men: https://subscriber.ultrarunning.com/archive/article/performances-of-the-year-6#33 Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

This week we go over race results from last weekend and a few of them were very sloppy conditions. We preview and make our predictions for Black Canyon 100K this weekend. There is a crazy amount of elite ultrarunners of all experience levels running this year. The course might be crazy too with some snow in the town where the race starts and super high rivers to cross. We discuss this new runner tracking system that will be the wave of the future. Finally we give kudos to Will Sprouse, one of the most unique ultrarunners out there who has interesting fueling methods and just achieved something that not many ultrarunners have done. Mountain Outpost to livestream Black Canyon this weekend: https://www.youtube.com/@MountainOutpost/streams Freetrail's Fantasy Ultrarunning website to make picks: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events ATRA's article on ActiveTrack: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/atra-includes-activetrack-in-event-standards-program/ ActiveTrack's website: https://active-track.com/ Will Sprouse on the Adventure Jogger podcast and an IRunFar article about him: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-sprouse-beer-pizza-and-over-100-100-milers/id1512991688?i=1000641774494 https://www.irunfar.com/iron-will-100-mile-the-founder-story-behind-kansass-new-adaptive-friendly-ultra Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

In today's episode we go over race results from last weekend and a new ski vert record. We also take a look at UltraRunning Magazine's Old School Ultras for 2024, ATRAs article on Luis Escobar, two new ultrarunning films recently released on YouTube, a free webinar series for race directors, and a Pineapple marathoner.  UltraRunning Magazine's Race Calendar: https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/ UltraRunning Magazines Old School Ultras: https://ultrarunning.com/old-school-ultras/ ATRA's Luis Escobar article: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/luis-escobar-photographer-and-event-director-promotes-cooperative-trail-running-media/ ATRA's article about the free webinar series for race directors: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/ustrc-announces-enhanced-free-webinar-series/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

This week we go over race results from Bandera (forgot a few in the last episode), Winter Spine, Hong Kong 100K, Coldwater Rumble, Lake of the Woods, and Crystal Springs. We also cover URs 2023 top 3 ultrarunners of the world, ultrasignup's 2023 data awards, and top 5 FKTs of 2023. We go over the current drama and breaking news about some elite ultrarunners making their concerns know about the UTMB / Ironman organization. The show is closed out with an impressive feat in China, a chain smoking 50 year old laid down a 3.5 hour marathon while chain smoking the entire race! Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network

Discussions this week include race results from H.U.R.T 100 and Bandera 100K. We go over UR Magazine's North American ultrarunners of the year #7 - #1. Ultrasignup's keeping trail running weird award winners were annouced so we cover that as well. Finally we talk about the trail running series called Running Up For Air (RUFA) which is a cool concept for a great cause that has really picked up steam in the last few years.

In this episode we go over race results from last weekend, discuss some of UltraRunning Magazine's top 10 ultrarunners of the year from 2023, talk about AJWs article announcing his career change, and do our film review of the La Sportiva sponsored / Billy Yang directed new short film called "Like a Lead Balloon: 30 Hours at the Leadville 100."

In this episode we go over race results from last weekend and discuss the nominees for Ultrasignup's Keeping Trail Running Weird awards in 2023.

This episode's discussion focuses on some of the incredible world records, course records, and fastest known times that ultrarunners set in 2023.

In this first episode we discuss why we are starting this channel and also what to expect. We also introduce ourselves and tell our origin stories about what brought us to the world of trail and ultrarunning.  Watch the video version on YouTube https://youtu.be/b_NZsP1N-hI