Buckle Up: An Ultrarunning Conversation
Buckle Up: Exploring the World of UltrarunningStrap on your virtual shoes and join us on a journey beyond the trail.
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“Dont Let Your Dreams Die” -With Croix Sather (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Coach Brian and Mandy Mullen speak with Croix Sather about his recent attempt to cross Death Valley in a self-supported ultra marathon. Croix shares his journey from being a carpenter to becoming an ultra athlete, detailing his past attempts at the Badwater crossing, the challenges he faced during his latest attempt, and the lessons learned about resilience and pursuing dreams. Despite not breaking the record or completing the distance, Croix emphasizes the importance of go
Leadville Trail 100 Run- 2026 Course Reroute and Updates (opens the original)
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In this episode, Coach Brian and Mandy Mullen discuss their extensive experiences with the Leadville Trail 100, including the impact of recent wildfires on the course and the resulting reroutes. They dive deep into the reroutes and how it will impact the event from the participant perspective. There are slight changes for the crew and pacer exchanges. They emphasize the importance of understanding the logistical changes for runners and crews, particularly regarding aid stations and nutrition pla
Conquering the Collegiate Peaks Loop with Doug McCaw II (opens the original)
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Episode Overview: In this episode, Coach Brian sits down with ultra runner Doug McCaw II to break down his recent adventure on the Colorado Trail's infamous Collegiate Peaks Loop in late June. Doug shares the highs, lows, and crucial adjustments that allowed him to push through extreme altitude, brutal terrain, and unpredictable mountain weather. Beyond the trail, they dive into the power of community, mental resilience, and how you can get involved with Elevate Kids , a nonprofit dedicated to e
Running Beyond the Stigma with Katharina Hartmuth (opens the original)
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When we think of elite mountain runners pushing their limits on some of the world’s most grueling courses—like Hardrock 100—we often focus solely on physical grit. But what happens when the biggest challenges aren't the vertical gain, but the internal struggles we carry along the way? In this episode of Buckle Up: An Ultrarunning Conversation , we sit down with world-class ultrarunner Katharina Hartmuth for a deeply honest conversation on mental health, therapy, and the true meaning of resilienc
Do It Now: Michael Wardian’s 30 Years of Ultras and His Next Wild Challenge (opens the original)
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What does it take to "suck the marrow out of life"? If you’re ultra running legend Michael Wardian, it means spending 30 years at the absolute peak of endurance sports, winning the World Marathon Challenge three times, and recently breaking the world record for running seven 50K ultramarathons on seven continents in seven days . But Mike isn't looking backward. With a massive Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) through-hike starting this week and a future challenge to row across the Atlantic, he joins the
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