This week we chat with Midwest speedster, Jaclyn Long.  Jaclyn is known for a few things in races around here - speed, naps, waking from the dead, and a unique bluntness during races with her crew.  She’s a busy woman.  She’s a mom and nanny and raises tortoises, turkeys, and other "fowl" creatures.  Running gave her a focus when she was recovering from an eating disorder and she hasn’t stopped!  Join us for a very interesting conversation with Jaclyn!  Show Notes: http://www.theriot.run/jlong

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EP88 - Jaclyn Long - Midwest Speedster

I had a blast catching up with Mike to talk about all that he’s been up to since we had him on the podcast on episode 6.  On that first interview, we focused on Mike’s accident that could have kept him from running again.  We also discussed his win of all three races in the Triple Crown of 200s.  This time we talk a bit more about his low carb approach to running, his ZERO calorie 100-mile run, the Colorado Trail FKT, his Cocodona 250 DNF, and his big plans for the future which includes a 2022 Appalachian Trail FKT attempt!

EP87 - Catching up with Mike McKnight

Today we’ll be chatting with a friend of mine, Jeremy Howard.  Jeremy, like many of us, found his love for running a little later in life and discovered that he was good at it!  He recently attempted the gnarly,  273 mile “Long Trail” Unsupported, Fastest Known Time (FKT) in Vermont.  Join us as we dive into Jeremy’s amazing experience and lessons learned on the trail.   https://www.instagram.com/jhoward131/ https://www.playbrigade.com/challenge/  

EP86 - Jeremy Howard - Great Experience During the Long Trail FKT Attempt

Last weekend, I raced the North Fork 50 mile race in Buffalo Creek, CO.  It was a training race and I got it done, but I had some issues along the way.  I thought it would be interesting for the listeners to listen in as I discussed the race with my coach, Cliff Pittman.  Cliff Pittman has been a guest on the podcast before and he always brings lots of knowledge to the table.  Listen in as we discuss what was good, what was bad, and what was ugly. Show Notes: https://www.theriot.run/nf50/

EP85 - Cliff Pittman - A Conversation with Coach about my North Fork 50M Race

Oh man, this is a good one.  Kay (Pronounced Kai) Bretz had a paradigm shift when he decided to turn right!   Kay, author of the book “Turning Right” had a 22% improvement in his 24 hour time in just 18 months and set the course record by 5 hours on the 250km (155mile) Big Red Run!  What was the difference?  His mindset!  It was really enlightening to unpack Kay’s experience and explore the benefit of reframing how we think about training, running, and life. Show notes here: https://www.theriot.run/kaybretz

EP84 - Kay Bretz - Turning Right - How a Paradigm Shift Unleashed His Potential

Christi Burns discovered her gift of running long miles and hasn’t looked back.  She’s overcome adversity and keep moving forward.  I challenge you to find a running picture of her without a smile on her face!  She also enlightened me to a unique use for aid station cups. :)   Show Notes:  https://www.theriot.run/christiburns/

EP83 - Christi Burns - Overcoming and running Happy

AJW (Andy Jones-Wilkins) has been a big part of our sport for quite some time.  He hasn’t been afraid to make a statement both in his competitiveness on the trails and in his writing and interviews.  It was such a pleasure getting to know AJW and gain some insight into his history, methods, and mindset in ultrarunning.  I know you’ll enjoy listening in as we laugh together and unpack some of what makes our sport so great. Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/ajw

EP82 - A Visit With AJW

Arnold is a very experienced runner here in Tulsa who has had a really interesting life.  Until middle school, he grew up on a Navajo reservation in Arizona with no electricity or running water.  The life he lived there, prepared him to be an Ultrarunner later in life.  Arnold ran his first ultra, a 100 miler, in 2006, and has been testing himself every since.  So far he’s completed 29 hundos and shows no sign of stopping.  This year, he’ll be attempting his second finish at the infamous Badwater 135! Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/arnold

EP81 - Arnold Begay - Life on the Navajo "Rez" and Badwater 135

Examining the Process... What race should I run? How am I going to prepare for this? Travel Logistics Race Logistics Crew?  Pacer? Equipment? Nutrition? Dealing with a taper. What did I miss?

EP80 - Examining the Process

Remember to Run Happy -  I did and had a blast at the Flatrock 50K!

MWM Episode 46 - Run Happy and the Flatrock 50K

You’re going to enjoy my conversation with Brad Taylor.  Brad lives in Texarkana.  We met while running LOViT 100 and then we visited during the Ouachita 50 in Arkansas when I was crewing and pacing my coach, Cliff.  Brad is a strong runner, a good dude, and a friend.  He owns the FKT for Arkansas’ famous Eagle Rock Loop!  We talk about that experience, Arkansas Traveller, Last man Standing Races, and all kinds of fun stuff dealing with running ultras. Show notes at: http://www.theriot.run/bradtaylor

EP79 - Brad Taylor - The Eagle Rock Loop FKT

I really enjoyed getting to know Ron Ruhs.  He is an awesome guy.  He runs ultras, plays in a punk band, visits Hawaii, and helps put on races!  Join us as we have a blast talking about the joy and craziness of running long and all kinds of other fun stuff!  We talk about the Hurt 100, all the Goatz races in Nebraska, Oklahoma races (Pumpkin Hollar, Post Oak, etc.), Western States and others. Show notes:  HTTP://www.theriot.run/ronr

EP78 - Ron Ruhs - Community in Ultra

Fawn Hernandez recently completed the 223 mile Ouachita Trail FKT!  Fawn and her husband, Justin are friends in South Louisiana.  They are both strong Ultra Runners and all-around awesome humans!  We cover a lot of ground in this episode.  After the sudden loss of her father, Fawn questioned whether she would or could undertake this FKT attempt.  She focused herself and got to the start for her dad.  We talk about her running background and how she trained, planned, and ultimately ran the OT FKT. Show notes: http://www.theriot.run/fawn

EP77 - Fawn Hernandez - Strength Through Struggles - Ouachita Trail FKT

Arlen Glick is FAST!  And getting faster!  He's just 28 years old and ran the Tunnel Hill 100 mile race in just 12:57:11 in November.  Then, he followed that up with a win at Umstead with a 13:22:40!  It was fun getting to know Arlen and discuss how he realized his God-given talent and his journey to where he is today.  He's a well-grounded man still working a full-time job while crushing it in races and striving to realize his full potential. Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/arlen

EP76 - Arlen Glick - Running a sub 13hr Hundo

Randy has been running Ultramarathons for quite a while and is still going strong! He was running Leadville in the 80s.  He even ran across the United States and wrote a book about it. This past weekend he finished the Prairie Spirit 50 miler at 69 Years old! He's a humble guy with a friendly smile that loves our sport and enjoys sharing his journey. His genuine joy is contagious. Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/randye

EP75 - Randy Ellis - Old School Relentless Forward Progress

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