Run The Riot Podcast

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/

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

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/

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

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

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?

Remember to Run Happy -  I did and had a blast at 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

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

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