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Episode 020: More to the Cocodona Story, Hellbender Rising, and Trans Continentals

This week we talk about the craziness that ensued at Cocodona 250 after our last episode. We talk about Tillamook Burn Trail Run and the power couple who won the 50 miler there. We dive into Hellbender 100 and talk about how it is well on it's way to becoming a premier 100 miler. There was a great pic of the aurora borealis at a race in Wales. We discuss Ginger Runner's cool looking race Tiger Claw 50K. Uber competitive Transvulcania was last weekend. Quicksilver 100K, Ice Age Trail 50 and Thunderbunny 50K also took place. We have a LazCon update and talk about two other trans continental runs.
Bronco Billy's Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C67jdXrJDKo/?hl=en
Cool pic from Ultra Snowdonia: https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.irunfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/13083939/2024-Ultra-Trail-Snowdonia-by-UTMB.jpg
RUFA Virtual Challenge on Strava: https://www.strava.com/challenges/4230?invite=true&_branch_match_id=1260026083936477117&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1jcI86syMkuKyvVKAgCeyIX8IwAAAA%3D%3D
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Episode 019: A Cocodona 250 Legend is Born! Hardrock Switches up a Few Qualifiers

Today's show focuses mostly on what's unfolded at Cocodona 250 over the last few days. Including the exciting finish in the men's race which was not long before we recorded. First place woman should be finishing later tonight. It's truly been a fun race to follow and the livestream action has been great. We go over some race results from UR Mags Old School races series which saw action at Miwok 100K and Strolling Jim 40 miler. Give a shout out to a friend who finished her first 50K at Pine Trail Run in AZ. We thought we didn't have a LazCon update but magically one appeared while we were recording! We discuss Patagonia's virtual RUFA event which is a Challenge on Strava that anyone can sign up for and I will link below. In addition, we started a UNN club on Strava that everyone should join (if you want to)...link below. We talk about which Hardrock qualifier got phased out and which one is being brought on board. EmKay Sullivan turned down her Canyons Golden Ticket and finally Bo Pelander becomes the first person over the age of 80 to do something that is super inspiring.
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Episode 018: Courtney Dauwalter Queen of Ultras and Canyons Golden Tickets

Jam packed episode. We present a friendly little challenge to our listeners on podcast platforms. Courtney Dauwalter continues to add to her dynasty with a win at Mt. Fuji 100 over the weekend. Canyons 100K was the last Western States Golden Ticket race and the competition was strong. Also, a guy named Canyon won Canyons 100 miler. Zane Grey 50 and Orcas Island 50 took place over the weekend. We do a deep dive on a new 200 mile road race in Ohio and Johnny has an idea on how to make it epic. We have an amateur level preview of Cocodona 250 which starts on Monday. LazCon updates are hard to come by but we do know what state he is in!
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Episode 017: FPR 50K, Hyner, Cap Mtn, and a Wine Marathoner

Johnny talks about his first hand experience at Forget the PR 50K over the weekend. We discuss the Hyner 50K which is a classic in PA. Costume Chick and AF Marathoner are at it again at a Yeti race in New Mexico. We talk about a crazy story from a long time ago at Marathon Des Sables. We go over the Triple Crown of Thru Hiking FKT. Where is Laz? Not much updating going on. Finish the show talking about another bloke running across Africa and a dude that drank a glass of wine at every mile of the London Marathon.
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Episode 016: Boston Marathon Fast Banana and Some New Running Films

Today we go over race results from last weekend and do a little hype for our favorite ultra Forget the PR 50K which is this weekend. We also provide as good of LazCon update as possible, not much new info out there. In addition, we discuss some new running films that have recently come out. We cover an Ian Torrence article about troubleshooting problems on the run during an ultra. Finally we go over a cringe moment and also a fun record from the Boston Marathon.
Article on 26.2 to life film: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/09/1000-mile-club-san-quentin 
Fastest fruit article: https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/california-runner-becomes-worlds-fastest-fruit-at-boston-marathon/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHa3mB2pEVUhxPzxwFkziX0i3PqHxHbdzKYZrl3Jp6WYDWOd03FdAMeR3Ug_aem_AdX2_NjXDe5kMY9JFMKdnf9ZzkYqdjLiNOVYSo4n0LJLIvkStG-g4Bi9Ev_4WZMhLHQ 
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Episode 015: Hardest Geezer Finishes Africa Run! Tara Dower Wins Umstead Outright!

We do a deep dive into the Hardest Geezer's run from the southern most point of Africa to the Northern most point of Africa. The challenges he faced were insane! Also, we go over race results including Tara Dower's outright win at Umstead 100. In addition, we talk about the second Lazcon, Western States new anti-doping policy, and John Kelly's thoughts on why 5 people finished Barkley this year.
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Episode 014: Jasmin Paris Proves Laz Wrong! Barkley Didn't Disappoint

Episode discussions include: Recap of the epic year at Barkley Marathons. AJW under the radar races article about Zane Grey. Skunk Ape races in FL. Running in Crocs?
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Episode 013: March Madness (Barkley), Low Key Races, and No Ice Baths

This episode starts off with a bang for two reasons. First we go over Johnny's tornado scare and also because Barkley is under way and this year is looking really promising so far. We go over race results and a cool new FKT. We go back to talking more about Barkley because Karel Sabbe's new documentary was released last week. In addition, we discuss one of AJW's "under the radar races" articles from a new series that he is writing on. We close out the show talking about the science which suggests that ice baths may not be good for recovery.
#17 - To finish the Barkley Marathons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-oEFaqUQEQ&t=59s
Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats its Young: https://youtu.be/79IUKC9gS-8?si=JXTNYJd78erFKRr-
AJW article about the Many on the Genny race: https://www.irunfar.com/under-the-radar-races-many-on-the-genny
Ice Baths article: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/why-are-we-still-ice-bathing/
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Episode 012: Camille Herron Records Galore! A.P. Racks Up Another W!

Unfortunately Johnny couldn't be with us tonight as he had to take shelter from tornados and crazy hail storms rolling through central Ohio. I go over Camille's epic 6 days at the Lululemon event in La Quinta, CA where she broke a bunch of world records including the 6 day record. Ashley Paulson's magical year keeps rolling as she gets another 100 mile victory. I talk about my experience at MUC 50 on Saturday and go over some other race results. I break down an article about statistical correlations on why runners DNF and also one about the longest run on record in Antarctica!
Run (Outside) article about the 6 day lululemon event: https://run.outsideonline.com/road/inside-further-an-ultra-for-the-instagram-age/
Guardian article about Camille and the 6 day lululemon event: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/13/naps-tacos-and-11-world-records-how-camille-herron-ran-560-miles-in-six-days?fbclid=IwAR3oY4VFNI83U59-jT_9oqj_MffhRPVPgb11bL7qakqVhwD29mLSk3uaHrM
Irunfar article on DNFs: https://www.irunfar.com/diving-into-ultramarathon-dnf-data
Longest run in Antarctica: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/she-battled-sub-zero-temperatures-and-ferocious-winds-to-record-the-longest-ever-run-in-antarctica-1.6800861
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Episode 011: Way to Uncool, UTMB Boycott-Not, and a U.S. Everesting Record

Ashely Paulson racks up another win! In addition, we discuss the rebranding of Lake Sonoma 100K. AJW change his mind a little bit on spending time at aid stations based on feedback from other runners. Jim Walmsley moved back to AZ and appears to be looking at a Western States / UTMB double. UTMB 100 miler entrants lists were released for the men and women, there is no shortage of elite runners toeing the line so the boycott didn't gain much traction. We talk about a 100 year old runner who is still kicking butt. Finally we talk about a guy who set the U.S. non shuttle everesting record on a steep street in San Francisco.
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