A Running Podcast for all levels--road, trail, and ultras! Fun, entertaining and educational conversations about running across the desert. Brought to you by your co-hosts Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve. Find us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher & Google Play!
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Episode 127 - A Fond Farewell from Your Hosts
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Hosts Eve, Chris, and Jeremy reminisce about their favorite podcast memories and share why they've decided to retire from podcasting. Join us for this ALMOST tear-filled final episode of We Run the Desert podcast. Thank you for listening!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 126 - Tips and Tricks for Terrain Transitions
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Co-host Jeremy and Coach Eve talk transitioning training and racing terrains - either from trail to road or vice versa - including what to expect in multiple training modalities, adjusting expecations, and tips for success!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 125 - The pros and cons of social media and running with Chris Morrison
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Local runner and social media influencer Chris Morrison chats about how building an online network of friends has helped him to make an impact in the community and how it ultimately led him to find his passion in Trail Running.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 124 - Colleen Miracle - The Hidden Costs of Ultrarunning
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Colorado-based Colleen Miracle shares discusses her recently published article on some of the unforeseen costs associated with the sport of ultrarunning with Coach Eve and co-host Chris. They talk through some ways to lessen that financial burden and increase access to the sport. Click here for a link to the article!…
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Episode 123 - When a Runner Loses Their Why
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Co-Host Chris and Coach Eve revisit not finishing and not starting races, mull over when they'll race again, and talk candidly about the struggle with a new type of balance as their relationships with running evolve.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 122 - R.O.D.R. Takeover
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Royal Order of the Desert Ratz joins us to share how an idea sparked a movement that brought the running community together through gnarly trails and badass humans pushing limits and making memories.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 121 - Sean McManus, Sole Sports GM
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Local runner and community learder Sean McManus talks to Coach Eve about the roles he and Sole Sports play in continuing to grow and advance Phoenix as premier racing destination for all kinds of runners! Sean also discusses struggles with balance in his own relationship with running.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 120 - Taking over Tucson with Kylie and Matt
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Polito takes a trip down south to sit down with Tucson runners Kylie Aldaz and Matt Halverson to talk about the small town feel of the Tucson running community!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 119 - How to Handle Hitting a Start Line Underprepared
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Co-host Chris and Coach Eve talk how to handle heading to start line underprepared, whether due to weather extremes, undertraining, or other common training setbacks. They share their own stories, including how Eve's prep for this year's very cold Black Canyon 100k.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 118 - Volunteering Across North America with Greg Veregin
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Canadian Gregii Veregin has been a huge presence in the Phoenix race community as a volunteer since 2022, as well as in other parts of the US and Canada. He and Coach Eve talk about the culture of volunteering, perks, and drawbacks across North America and endurance sports.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 117 - Finding Balance with Mags and Nolan
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Returning Bootlegger Mags, and local runner Nolan Sheahan share their story of helping to balance each other out with hiking, running, adventuring, and life. Nolan shares his running journey and Mags talks all about year 5 of AZ Bootleg 100!!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 116 - Pacing for a Golden Ticket at Javelina Jundred
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Phoenix trail runners Megan Kupres and Ross Kieweit share the exciting story of pacing elite runner Ragna Dubats during the 2023 Javelina Jundred to a secure Golden Ticket at the 2023 Javelina Jundred!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 115 - Guide for Athletes Training, Testing, or Planning or Gifting During the Holidays
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Your podcast cohosts are back together to close out the year with some solid holiday training advice, and plenty of laughs, innuendos and random tangents. Enjoy the fun and have a happy holidays!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 114 - A LIVE Community Chat at UltraSignup's Dirt Circus!
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Co-host Jeremy and Coach Eve take on the inaguaral Dirt Circus in Phoenix. This UltraSignup event includes a race series and the chance to visit with run industry leaders and vendors. Phoenix runners shared their thoughts on the Arizona trail and road running scene in this special live recording!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 113 - Crewing and Pacing Tips and Tricks
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Co-hosts Chris, Coach Eve, and local crew captain extraodinaire Sara Smith talk through all things crewing and pacing: helpful tips, organizational tricks, and lessons learned the hard way. You're going to want to take notes!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 112 - Jeremy Ogle: Training for Leadville 100 as a Para-Athlete
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Jeremy Ogle talks about being a para-athlete, the role running plays in his life and navigating high mileage training as he prepared for first 100 mile attempt at Leadville.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 111 - Spring Energy Ranking
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Coach Eve and co-host Jeremy taste and rank ALL of the Spring Enegry gels and hydration mixes, as well as discussing the various nutritional breakdowns and potential uses.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 110 - Hormone Imbalances in Endurance Athletes (Guys and Gals!)
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From low testosterone to estrogen imbalances, Coach Eve and co-host Jeremy talk about a sensitive but important topic for endurance athletes. How hormone imbalances can impact training and performance, what to look for, and how to advocate for yourself to get treatment!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 109 - Helly on the Run
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Local runner and mom Angelica Bermudez joins co-host Chris to talk about her running journey and her amazing opportunity with a major clothing company. Helly breaks down all of the exciting things happening in her world while maintaining a life as a full time mom.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 108 - Shedding Light on Night Running and Training
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Co-host Jeremy and Coach Eve talk all things night running, on the road and on trails! They discuss different light options, tips for navigating with reduced visibility, nutrition, and how racing strategies may change at night.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 107 - From Road Running to Ultra Trails with AZ Runner Chris Fain
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Swapping run stories with former President of the Phoenix LGBTQIA+ running group, Phoenix Frontrunners. Chris Fain shares how he made the leap from road running to ultras on trail, all while juggling training with leading local community run events.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 106 - Black Canyon Ultras Race Review
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Gearing up for an incredible elite showdown at the Black Canyon Ultra 100k! Whether you're a first time runner at this event, or looking to take the podium, we've got your training tips, race day advice and course breakdown from local athletes who have ran it, as well as an Arizona coach who has ran and trained athletes to compete in the Black Cany…
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Episode 105 - The Therapeutic Benefits of Running
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Guest TJ Gardner discusses the role running has played as a mental health tool in various points of his journey. Your co-hosts chime in with their own stories and they further discuss the ways running can aid mental health.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 104 - Adventure Guiding and Hiking with Kirstie Millikin
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Adventure-guide Kirstie Millikin shares some of her favorite stories from guiding women only, multi-day hiking treks across the US and internationally. She also shares how her journey as a guide led her to attempt her first ultra!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 103 - Las Vegas Trail Running with Stephen Massey
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Las Vegas-based ultra runner, Stephen Massey (@vegasultrarunner), talks with hosts Eve and Chris about the trail running in Las Vegas. They compare the Mojave and Sonoran deserts and chat about the close knit local trail community and area trail races.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 102 - Running with our PEEPS!
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Peeps sent us Jeremy and Eve's favorite easter candy--All the Peeps! We host a fun group run and Peeps Mile (think beer mile but with Peeps) and taste-test every flavor. Plus, we discuss fun facts about Peeps, Mike and Ikes, and how they could play a role into a runner's fueling options!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 101 - Runners Pushing Limits & Giving Back
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Epic stories told by State48Runners, Trevor Wolfe and Keith Munch. Join these amazing humans as they battle personal goals and give back to the community that helped them when they needed it the most.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 100 - Never Have I Ever Runners Edition with Your Co-Hosts
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Our 100th episode! From bathroom accidents to wardrobe malfunctions on the run - even a live demonstration on how to pee while running - your cohosts play never have I ever for this special occasion. Play along with us and enjoy the fun and embarrassing stories!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 99 - Canadian Folk and Wild Meets the Desert
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Nathan Karsgaard, creative force behind @folkandwild designs, shares his running journey, compares Canadian and American trails and running communities, and shares the inspo behind his custom mountain artwork with Jeremy and Eve.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 98 - Journey to Becoming an Elite Ultrarunner with Megan Kupres
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From high school cross country to joining the Aravaipa Racing Team, elite Arizona runner Megan Kupres (@mkupres22) sits down with Coach Eve to share her running story, the challenges she overcame along the way, and her future plans!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 97 - Elite Female Athlete Allyssa Jones Talks Looped Course Ultras
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Overall Winner of the Across the Years 6-Hour Race, Allyssa Jones, talks all things fixed-timed races and looped courses! From the mental challenge of running 1 mile loops for hours on end, to training and nutrition, Coach Eve, Allyssa, and Jeremy discuss it all.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 96 - Weight Fluctuations in Long Distance Runners
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Coach Eve and Jeremy chat about weight fluctuations when running longer distance. Spoiler alert: Weight fluctuations are normal! Coach Eve shares the advice she gives her runners often and Eve and Jeremy talk pop-tarts, pancakes and more.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 95 - Running Your First 100 Miler with Brittany Edmiston and Coach Eve
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Is a 100-miler on your bucket list or your new year goals? Arizona athlete, Brittany Edmiston (@letters_from_earth), shares her first 100-mile experience at Javelina Jundred with Coach Eve (@palindrome_rnr_). From finding time to train to overcoming mental lows, Brittany and Eve share how she prepared for running the heavy mileage. Her story will h…
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Episode 94 - Coffee… with Electrolytes? The Long Run Coffee Story!
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Long Run Coffee—a coffee designed for running performance by a runner! From the benefits of having electrolytes in your coffee, to how they get them in there, the Long Run Coffee owner/founder shares his story. Plus, you can pick up a special We Run The Desert collection of Long Run Coffee at https://www.longruncoffee.com/product-page/we-run-the-de…
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Episode 93 - Common Training Mistakes and How to Course Correct
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Your three favorite cohosts are back together to laugh and talk about common running and training mistakes! Coach Eve shares advice for new runners to experienced athletes on how to identify common mistakes while training and how you can change your training to get back on track for a successful race!…
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Episode 92 - Race Vibe Highlights from Javelina Jundred
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In this special episode featuring one of the most popular ultra endurance runs in Arizona, we take you around Javelina Jeadquarters to interview the race director, social media manager, 100k/100mile crew, and more! If you ever wanted to learn a little more about this incredible event, this episode will help you tap into the amazing Halloween energy…
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Episode 91 - Runner and Breast Cancer Survivor Brynna Valor Shares Her Story.
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Runner Brynna Valor joins us to talk about her amazing Breast Cancer Survival journey!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 90 - The John Wayne Grit Race Series
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Race Directors Molly Kassouf and Ethan Wayne join us to discuss the John Wayne Grit Series trail races. These races are held on iconic John Wayne movie locations and Western landscapes. The series benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and its research and outreach programs.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 89: Prioritizing Your Run with Ultra-runner and Mom, Missy Jackson
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From busy mom life to being married to a sub-elite athlete, ultra runner Missy Jackson joins us to talk about prioritizing yourself and your run. Eve, Jeremy, and Missy discuss advice on everything from scheduling around training to finding your own connection to running.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 88 - Javelina Jundred (JJ100) Race Overview
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It’s a true run party in the desert! From training for the 100k or 100-miler and course highlights, to weather and hydration advice, we give a full breakdown of the Javelina Jundred endurance race. Hear from your three local AZ runners and co-hosts, who’ve made participating in the JJ100 weekend an annual tradition!…
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Episode 87 - Running Cocodona 250 and Western States 100 Just Weeks Apart
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Ultra athlete Kevin Goldberg shares how he got into running longer distances, his experience running and training for Cocodona 250 and Weatern States 100 within weeks of each other, his advice for those wanting to run these races, as well as tips for runners hoping to toe the start line at other large ultra running challenges.…
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Episode 86 - A Primitive Running Adventure Surviving Only on the Land
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Arizona ultra runner, Ryan Ingham, shares his experience with endurance adventure runs, including his most recent epic adventure with the California Survival School. Ryan spent 4 days in the wilderness, running and living off the land with survival experts. He shares everything from what they ate to how they slept and so much more!…
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Episode 85 - A Brand New Trail Running Event Coming to Arizona
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Four Hours, multiple loops, and sandbags! You choose how you want to earn points. The Arizona Onyx on October 15, 2022 is an all new, competitive trail running event. Owner of Doubleblack Events, Zach Jarvis, joins us to share all about this race, how it works, what prizes are up for grabs, and more! Use code "SANDBAGTODAY" to save 20% now and regi…
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Episode 84 - Highlighting Elite Flagstaff Runner Ruairi Moynihan
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Aravaipa Racing Team member and owner of Arizona's own Trailgangstaz, Ruairi Moynihan, joins us in Flagstaff to share his racing story. Plus we chat about everything from Beer Miles to The Olympic Trials!Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 83 - Journey from Casual Runner to Elite Ultra Athlete
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Elite ultra runner and top female athlete, Tessa Chesser joins us from Flagstaff to share her running story. Tessa shares how she went from causally running to being a Western States Golden Ticket Winner and how she addresses and overcomes the challenges female athletes face.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 82 - Cocodona 250 Race Report
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A 250-mile ultra event across Arizona! We had the pleasure of tapping into a team that has taken turns both running and crewing Cocodona 250 the last two years. Sketch Ditty, Ryan Birkmeyer, and John Banister share their experience in everything from training for this event and sleep deprivation during long miles on the trails, to fueling, crewing …
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Episode 81 - We've Got a Special Announcement!
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Two pricks and a chick? Things go off the rails in this latest episode! Coach Eve joins us to share some exciting news for our running podcast! Big things ahead so don't miss this episode. Plus, check out our new patreon: www.patreon.com/werunthedesertDoor Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 80 - Will it Fuel? Putting Easter Candy to the Running Test!
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We join runners at a Rising Mountains Coaching group run to play: Will It Fuel! We put everything from peeps and cadbury eggs to other snacks to the running test and the results may surprise you. Coach Eve joins us to also share what to look for when selecting the right running fuel for you.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 79 - The Man With the Golden Hat and Ultrarunning for a Cause
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Arizona ultra runner, Tj Gardner, otherwise known as the Man With the Golden Hat, shares his Zane Grey 100k race recap, and the incredible story of why he's running hundreds of miles for a family member.Door Jeremy, Chris, and Coach Eve
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Episode 78 - Make Your Miles Count with the Bigger Than The Trail Block Party
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May is mental health month and we want to share with people (and runners) that mental health matters! Ultra runner and founder of non-profit, Bigger Than The Trail, shares how his organization uses trail running as a platform to advocate for mental health. Plus, how you can paritcipate from in anywhere in the Bigger Than the Trail Block Party. All …
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