Ron Maver is the man behind First Mile Sucks Running and has one incredible story! After suffering from crippling anxiety, Ron walked away from a successful career, overhauled his life, and found ultra running in the process. We are so glad we connected with Ron and look forward to sharing some trails with him in the future! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

You may recognize David Theriot as the awesome host behind the Run The Riot Podcast! But David is one heck of a runner and in this episode we focus on his preparation for the upcoming Triple Crown of 200 mile races (Big Foot 200, Tahoe 200, and the MOAB 240). We also touch on his recent 2nd place finish at the LOVit 100 and dive into the highs and lows he has experienced with previous 200 milers. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

Over the past 8 years, Charlotte Curtis has transformed herself from struggling addict to an absolute machine. After making a name for herself in Obstacle Course Racing (OCR), Charlotte turned her sights to running ultras in 2020 and was immediately a force to be reckoned with. And now she is facing down the Georgia Death Race on March 27! Check out the episode to see what makes Charlotte tick, and how she uses a painful past to fuel the fire for being her best self. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

This week we sat down with our friend and ultra running legend, Charlie Engle! While Charlie is best known for RUNNING THE SAHARA, along with his incredible book RUNNING MAN, you still won’t find him sitting still. After a quick recap of who Charlie is, we pick his brain about his BIG upcoming races and get some insight into his current passion project. Do yourself a favor and check it out! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

Chris Bartoli has been part of The Ultra Running Guys Family since we launched. We had a great time catching up with him about his run streak, taking on a Backyard Ultra, and his journey into ultra running. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

This week we caught up with the one and only Jon Frey! Not only is Jon the RD behind the upcoming Mountains to the Sea Trail (MST) Endurance Run, but he is an accomplished ultra runner with an incredible personal story about overcoming addiction. We are so grateful for his time and hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

If you caught our last episode, you know that Andy Glaze is the real deal! That’s why it was so rewarding to sit down with him and hear about some of his successes, his failures, and some EPIC DNF’s. Check it out to see why Andy says “I’m a failure, and I love that about myself.” We had an absolute blast and hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

Not only did Andy Glaze log over 8,000 miles in 2020, but he has been ranked #1 in the WORLD on Strava for the last 2 months after running over 1,000 miles in December and January! We had a blast talking with Andy to better understand not only HOW he does it but WHY. We hope you enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

In this episode, we sit down with Russ Leaptrot, who ran 100 miles in 24 hours to win the Southern Tour Ultra Last Man Standing event on Jan 15-16. We dive into the details of the race as well as his training philosophy, thoughts on nutrition, and even his solo 100 mile attempt on the trail at Uwharrie National Forest (Hint: It didn’t go well.) Russ was an absolute pleasure and we know the Ultra Running Guys family will enjoy him as much as we did! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

In Part 2 of The Southern Tour Ultra series, we talk all things strategy about the upcoming Last Man Standing event (Jan 15), a Backyard Ultra style race. Joined by experienced ultra runners Maleia Tumolo, Tim Hamilton and Drew Coombes, topics include tactics for nutrition, pacing, sleep, and of course Mindset. If you are thinking about taking on a Backyard Ultra of your own, this is a must watch! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

We had so much fun talking with the one and only Tom Clifford about one of our favorite events, The Southern Tour Ultra! As well as being a heck of a runner and the lead coach at Without Limits, Tom is the Race Director for Southern Tour which boasts 50K and 50 mile individual events as well as an age graded 50 mile relay. Tom recently announced the addition of a Last Man Standing event kicking off on Jan 15, 2021 and our very own Jeremy Reynolds was the first to sign up. We hope you enjoy hearing why this event has a vibe like no other! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

Derrick Wess is the complete package. Adventurer, weight lifter, runner and deep thinker. We so enjoyed talking to Derrick about his “Movement is a Privilege” philosophy and how it has fueled his unique exploration of London. We really hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Derrick is a new friend, but he is a friend for life! Be sure to head over to The Ultra Running Guys channel and Subscribe!

Running 100 miles is hard enough. Now imagine doing it BACKWARDS! That is what Tracy McCullen will be doing on Dec 17-20 (100 Hours) to raise $100,000 to begin building the Track of Optimism and the Field of Dreams for the Community Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington. We sat down with Tracy to talk about the project, what it’s like to run backwards, and even some about his good friend and ultra running legend Charlie Engle! We think you are going to love this one! Head over to The Ultra Running Guys channel and Subscribe!

He did it! Steve Epifano completed his goal of running 100K in honor of his friend Robin Ames and in this episode we talk through all the details of the run to include pacing, crewing, and the emotional finish. It has been such an honor to walk through this journey with Steve over the past several weeks and we sincerely hope that you have enjoyed coming along for the ride. Head over to The Ultra Running Guys channel and Subscribe!

Mindset! It’s our main topic of discussion as Steve Epifano stares down the Robin Ames Memorial 100K this Saturday, November 21st. And in this Episode we are introduced to Katie Epifano, Steve’s wife and Crew Captain, who shares her perspective on his inspiring journey. Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

We are talking all things nutrition and hydration for Steve’s upcoming 100K and even get to hear about Steve’s experience meeting THE David Goggins! We hope you enjoy! And be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

In Episode 2 of The Ultra Running Guys podcast with Steve Epifano, we dig deep into his 100K training plan. We also hear from Steve what it has been like to train after being diagnosed with 2 major heart defects. Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

In the first installment of this 5 part series, we dive in with Steve Epifano to discuss the driving force behind his upcoming 100K. This is one you don’t want to miss! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

We caught up with Jordan Privette 1 week after his 32 hour effort at the brutal 2020 No Business 100. Check it out! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!

In the first installment, Jeremy lays out the Backyard Format and provides an update on his first 4 weeks of training…that happened to include an unexpected Boston Qualifying Marathon! Be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys YouTube Channel!

The Ultimate Comeback Story! Watch as Jeff returns to the Umstead 100 in 2019 for some unfinished business. And be sure to subscribe to The Ultra Running Guys channel!