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"Welcome to Ultra Uncovered, the podcast where we explore the untamed world of ultra running. Together, we're peeling back the layers of iconic races, challenging terrains, and the incredible stories that fuel the passion for the sport.

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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
27
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Sep 7, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Leadville Highs & UTMB Lessons: Our Biggest Race Recap Yet (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Ultra Uncovered, Russell, Corinne, and Graham recap two of the biggest trail running events in the world: the Leadville Trail 100 and UTMB. From race execution and training lessons to emotional highs and difficult setbacks, this conversation provides an unfiltered look at what it takes to chase ambitious goals in ultrarunning. ⁠ ⁠ Russell breaks down his breakthrough performance at Leadville, where he improved from a 27:46 finish to an incredible 23:03, earning a coveted Big B

  2. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Leadville 100: Final Predictions and Last-Minute Insights with Russ & Corinne (opens the original)

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    In the final episode of the UU Leadville Uncovered 2026 series, Corinne Shalvoy and Russell Ditsworth break down the newly announced Leadville Trail 100 Run course and discuss how the reroutes compare to the traditional route. While the first and last sections of the race have changed, runners will still experience the heart of Leadville: Outward Bound, Twin Lakes, Hope Pass, and Winfield. Russell shares why he believes the redesigned course does an excellent job preserving the spirit and profil

  3. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Leadville Uncovered: Keep Your Legs On: Brian Reynolds' Fourth Leadville Attempt (opens the original)

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    After reaching mile 77 in 2025, Brian Reynolds, double amputee, returns with his strongest training cycle yet, a redesigned prosthetic setup, and a crew built to handle the race's unique demands. He explains why conventional high-mileage ultramarathon training does not work for his body, how cycling and steep treadmill sessions have helped him build endurance, and why equipment durability can determine whether he reaches the finish line. Brian is joined by Tom Hooper, a key member of his pacing

  4. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Leadville Uncovered: Jared Ewing: The Adaptive Athlete Chasing the Grand Slam (opens the original)

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    When doctors told Jared Ewing he would never run again after a devastating accident that nearly cost him his leg, he chose a different path. In this inspiring episode of Leadville Uncovered , Jared shares how he went from hating running to becoming one of the most remarkable athletes in ultrarunning. Today, despite missing his calf muscles and Achilles tendon, he's chasing history as he attempts to become the first adaptive athlete to complete the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. Jared walks through

  5. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Leadville Uncovered: Ailsa MacDonald: Prepared, Healthy, and Ready (opens the original)

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    For Ailsa MacDonald, simply arriving at the Leadville 100 starting line healthy feels like a victory. After battling injuries throughout 2025, including hip issues, a bike crash, and persistent Achilles tendinitis, Ailsa was forced to withdraw from last year's race just one week before the start. At one point, she wasn't even sure she'd be healthy enough to use her deferred entry in 2026. Instead, this year has been the exact opposite. The injuries have faded, training has gone exceptionally wel

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