Run The Riot Podcast

"It's not about perfect.  It's about EFFORT.  And when you implement that effort into your life....EVERY SINGLE DAY, that's where the transformation happens.  That's how change occurs.  Keep Going.  Remember why you started."

Kurt is a mathematician from Arkansas who is living and teaching in Maryland.  His social media posts have cracked me up over the years.  We talk a lot about races in his home state of Arkansas, particularly the Arkansas Traveller and the LOViT 100.  We spend some time exploring his journey this year to get stronger by working out using kettlebells, maces, clubs, and sandbags. Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/kurt

Mr. Miyagi agrees.... Balance - We must work for it. Balance in Hard Training and Rest Balance in Life  

Lace up and do what you've got to do.

Scott is an amazing ultrarunner from the UK and a friend of the Podcast.  He was on Podcast Episode 22 and we are privileged to catch up with him and his amazing plans for 2021!  Scott is planning 5 months of running 5 TOUGH races:  Badwater 135, Cocodona 250, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, and Moab 240!  Sit back and enjoy our chat about big running goals, life, and excitement for the future.  Show notes here:  http://www.theriot.run/scott2

Lenn Hann is a man who enjoys sports that get your blood pumping!  From biking, downhill skiing, sky diving, and scuba diving, to running, he's had many adventures throughout his life.  Once he discovered his love for running, it bothered him that that the sport he loved so much caused so many injuries.  The funny thing to him was that people just accepted this as normal.  Lenn began a quest to research and develop a shoe that would change all of that.  Listen as we discuss his journey to create what he believes is a shoe that can help runners and non-runners alike, enjoy pain-free living.  Lenn details how the Hann Shoe's unique design and carbon fiber construction do just that! Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/hann

In 2017 Amanda came to a point in her life where something had to change.  She was unhappy with where she was in life, but even more unhappy with WHO she was.  It was time to let her potential out and become who she was meant to be.  She quit smoking and drinking and joined a gym.  Amanda dove into a healthy lifestyle without looking back.  In just 7 months, she lost 100 pounds and discovered her love for running!  She was born for it!  Amanda qualified for Boston on her first Marathon, then found the trails and ultramarathon, and has lived in that world ever since.  She's changed so much physically and mentally from 4 years ago and is excited to see what new adventures are in her future. Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/amandar

Like many of us, Trevor started running a little later in life and never looked back.  In the relatively short time he's been running Ultramarathons (since 2016), he's run SEVENTY ultras, including two 200 milers and twenty 100 milers.  Maybe it's because he uses races as training?  Well, he's far from done!  This year he's planning on increasing his distance with a 600K and 250 miler!   Show Notes:  http://www.theriot.run/trevor

Who do you want to be this time next year?

Ralph Peterson is a Marine Core Veteran who got busy with life and forgot to take care of himself.  One day, he simply decided to make a change in how he took care of himself.  Since that decision, he's lost 150 pounds, run 88 marathons, many more half marathons, and multiple ultramarathons!  This change also gave him the confidence to run his own business, train others in management, write 4 books, and address large crowds for various events.