Run The Riot Podcast

Thankful?  That's good.  But who is the object of your gratitude?

Justin Walker is a personal friend and friend of the podcast.  We last visited and talked about his TransOkie FKT on Episode 54.  We also got into some really good life conversations.  Check that one out if you haven’t heard it yet.  Today, we catch up with Justin about his Ozark Highlands Trail FKT attempt, co-directing the Pumpkin Holler 100, his move to Salida, CO, coaching, Barkley Fall Classic, and his return to coaching.   Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/jwalk2

Some lessons I learned while dealing with COVID and injuries.

"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." "Do you hate losing so much that you're willing to change, or do you hate change so much that you're willing to lose?"

Oh man!  This was fun!  Jason Hardrath has completed 100 FKTs!  For #100, he scaled the 100 highest peaks in Washington in just over 50 days!  I love Jason’s mindset and outlook on life.  You’ll want to lean in and listen closely to his encouraging and challenging words!  You’ll also want to listen to our previous interview with Jason in December of 2020 if you haven’t heard it.  I’ll put the link, along with others, in the show notes. Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/jasonh2

Russell is like many of us - he wears a lot of hats!  He's a husband, father, ultra runner, serial entrepreneur, former investment banker, venture capital investor, and more.  He just recently finished the Cascade Crest 100 miler.  We had a great conversation about why and how we do what we do.  Russell shares part of the story that lead him to write his new book, "One Life to Lead" which deals with leading yourself and being the architect of your own life. Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/russellb

Ever get that feeling that you were made for a life bigger than what you're living?

Laura Kearns just won the 2021 Arkansas Traveller 100!  I got to sit down and visit with her about the stellar year she’s been having in ultrarunning.  Earlier this year, she ran her second 100-mile race, the LOViT 100, and won it!  Laura puts in a lot of training miles, but she loves group runs, has fun, and does not hold herself to a rigid training plan.  Listen in as we talk about how the races unfolded, training, equipment, nutrition, and life! Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/laurak

Amy is fast and puts in some serious work!  She’s currently training for Tunnel Hill 100 and I can’t wait to see how she does.  Amy had a fall in 2019 during one of her final training runs for the Arkansas Traveller 100 and had to miss the race.  We talk about her coming back from that injury physically and mentally.  We also talk about her how she’s dealt with stomach issues and the steps she had to take to get that dialed in.  I think you'll enjoy the interesting chat about her mindset when racing. Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/amya

Ever know someone who is always all smiles!  That’s today’s guest.  My friend Paul Countess is one of those guys who just exudes JOY!  Even in the middle of a grueling 100 mile race, the dude is smiling!  I love it!  Paul loves to challenge himself with TOUGH races to push his limits.  He just recently completed the Bigfoot 200 and due to life’s circumstances, his training was only about 30 miles per week!  Be encouraged as we visit with Paul and find out what it is that makes him such a happy guy. Show notes here:  http://www.theriot.run/paulc