Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded in the sport of ultrarunning and just wrote a new book called The Endurance Artist. The book offers an all-access pass to some of the world’s most grueling races — and to the mastermind behind them: Gary Cantrell, better known as Lazarus Lake. The Barkley Marathons is legendary — a secretive, punishing event with book checkpoints hidden in the woods, and an elevation gain equivalent to climbing Mount Everest twice. And then there’s Big’s Backyard, where runners tackle a 4-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains.  In The Endurance Artist, Jared uncovers the world of a reclusive figure (Laz) determined to rewrite the rules — challenging our ideas about success, failure and human potential. The Endurance Artist is available now at bookstores everywhere. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine to read more of Jared's work Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax

Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning, Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on technical terrain, a sports bras 101 feature, a review of essential gear for running 100 miles and coverage of Western States, Bighorn 100 and much more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Waldo 100k race director, Craig Thornley, sits down with host Scotty Sandow to talk about the history of this Oregon ultramarathon and why it's such a classic, old school race. As one of UltraRunning Magazine's 2025 Old School Ultas, there's a lot more to the event that makes it so special including the volunteers, unique awards for on-course activities (beyond running) and much more. Watch the episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax 

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Bob Becker. As a race director and ultrarunner, Becker recently became the oldest finisher of Badwater 135 at age 80. But this isn't the first time Becker has crossed the finish line of a major ultramarathon. As a pillar in the ultrarunning community, Becker talks more about his finish at Badwater, his ultrarunning career and what he has in store for the future. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Fresh off a standout performance at the 2025 Canyons 100k, Ryan Montgomery secured a Golden Ticket and is headed back to Western States for the third time. With a previous 8th-place finish under his belt, Ryan returns with sharper strategy, bigger goals and deeper intention. But his story goes far beyond his success. As one of the few openly gay elite ultrarunners, Ryan is a powerful advocate for inclusion, authenticity and representation in the trail and ultra community. In this episode, we dive into his race-day mindset at Canyons, his approach to training for Western States and what it truly means to show up—fully and fearlessly—in a sport still finding its footing in diversity. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax  

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with two remarkable athletes whose stories push the boundaries of resilience and possibility: Adam Popp and Dave Mackey. Popp, a retired US Air Force veteran and above-knee amputee, made history as the first above-knee amputee to finish a 100-mile ultramarathon. This June, he’s taking on the iconic Western States 100 with none other than Dave Mackey by his side. Mackey’s story is legendary. A former Ultrarunner of the Year (UROY), course record holder and longtime elite competitor, Dave lost his leg below the knee after a devastating mountain running accident. His comeback is the stuff of ultrarunning lore—gritty, grounded and deeply inspiring. In this conversation, they talk about what it takes to train and compete as adaptive athletes, how they’ve redefined success, and the deep connection forged through trail and adversity. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

In this episode, Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about the latest Trails issue. With in-depth articles about rhabdomyolysis, a 200-mile ultramarathon in a one-mile tunnel and much more, they get into the nitty gritty of what makes this issue so special.  Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax.

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to dive into the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine including the spring shoe review, a feature on the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and lots of great training advice for upcoming race season.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thank you to our episode sponsor Drymax

Dr. Nick Tiller brings his UltraRunning Magazine column, "Ask the Physiologist" to the podcast with host Scotty Sandow. Answering questions from our readers, Dr. Tiller gets to the heart of ultrarunning by offering up advice about training during an illness, what works and what doesn't when it comes to boosting your running routine, heart health, sodium intake, NSAIDs and much more.  Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine to read more from Dr. Tiller Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

What does it take to run 340 miles solo with one leg? In this episode, we’re joined by Jacky Hunt-Broesma, a cancer survivor, amputee and trailblazing ultrarunner who just conquered The Speed Project. From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Jacky’s odyssey wasn’t just a test of physical endurance—it was a revolt against impossibility. Host Scotty Sandow talks with Jacky as she recounts battling pain, navigating lonely terrain and even dodging reckless drivers on her six-day trek through the Mojave Desert. Jacky also unveils her next audacious quest which will be a mission to combat human trafficking and prove that no challenge is too vast when purpose fuels your stride. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

In January 2025, Lucy Gossage made headlines as the overall female winner of the Montane Winter Spine Race in Britain, a grueling 268-mile ultramarathon that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. Not only did she win, but she smashed her time from the previous year by nearly 19 hours—a staggering improvement that speaks volumes about her determination and skill.
 Episode highlights: Transitioning from Ironman professional athlete to ultramarathons Ultrarunning origin story The importance of a strong mindset Winter Spine Race recap Helping cancer patients through running Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Stephanie Howe and Kelly Newlon and dives into a boiling pot of conversation as each of them share their expertise on the day-to-day nutrition for ultrarunners.  Kelly is a lifelong professional chef rooted deeply in sports nutrition and athlete management, which has taken her across the globe for everything from mountain endurance sports to the NBA. She is the founder of Real Athlete Diets (RAD), which specializes in providing nutritious athlete meals, brand consulting and athlete management services. Kelly lives with her husband Morgan in Boulder County, Colorado. Learn more at radboulder.com Stephanie is a trail and mountain athlete, as well as a running coach and nutritionist with the credentials to back it up with a PhD in nutrition and exercise science... and experience. Her competitive career highlights include Western States 100, Lake Sonoma 50-miler and Bandera 100k to name a few. Stephanie is living her best life with her son in Chamonix, France. Learn more at stephaniemariehowe.com. Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax.

Scotty sits down with one of UltraRunning Magazine's newest columnists, Cliff Pittman. Cliff is a coach and competitive ultrarunner, and recaps his recent FKT attempt in his home state of Arkansas. He also discusses how to implement simplicity and specificity into training for your next ultra. Find more in the Dec/Jan 2025 and Feb/Mar 2025 issues of UltraRunning Magazine. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to talk about the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine that features UltraRunners of the Year (UROY), ultrarunning stats from 2024 and so much more. Watch this episode on  YouTube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thank you to our episode sponsor Drymax. Photo: Jacob Zocherman

It's the last month of 2024, which means we're ending season five of the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with a festive dive into the old school-themed December/January issue. Host Scotty Sandow talks with editor in chief Amy Clark about the holiday gift guide, the Grand Slam of Ultras, upcoming UltraRunner of the Year voting and all of the great old school content from UltraRunning Magazine's amazing columnists. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax Watch this podcast on YouTube

Ultrarunning legend Liza Howard joins the show to talk about a very special trail camp: Band of Runners. Liza created the camp to help military veterans and their families learn about the benefits of being outside, running on trails and finding a community. She joins host Scotty Sandow, alongside Adam Delsman, a current camp mentor who was a former camp attendee, to talk about the benefits of a trail running camp for veterans and the success of Band of Runners.  Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Learn more about Band of Runners

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow talks with both editor in chief, Amy Clark, and publisher, Jamil Coury, about the latest October/November issue. With an emphasis on the aging ultrarunner, this issue is packed full of advice on how to continue to thrive in the sport of ultrarunning well past age 50. With race reports from High Lonesome 100, Headlands 50k, Shawnee Hills Trail Races and Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, there's a lot to dive into. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax GoFundMe for McKendree Hickory (cover image by Jordan Chapell)

Scotty sits down with Mandie Holmes, a seasoned ultrarunner who has competed at the Spartathlon in Greece, and will be toeing the line at the 2024 event as part of Team USA. She shares her experience running Spartathlon the first time and what she hopes to achieve in Greece this year. Holmes also touches on her previous race experiences including Western States, Ouray 100 and Swiss Alps 100, as well as her storied running career. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Scotty sits down with UltraRunning editor Amy Clark to take a peek inside the September issue. They talk about adventure running, training advice, Marathon Des Sables, Western States and so much more. With summer on its way out, this is a great issue to spark some new adventures of your own. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our sponsor Drymax Watch this podcast on YouTube

Dr. Jason Wagner returns to the podcast fresh off of a Leadville 100 finish. Host Scotty Sandow talks with Dr. Wagner about his race as well as the importance of sleep and tricks to manage sleep during training, racing and life. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax Watch this episode on YouTube