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The Running Mullet is an interactive discussion about everything running related and all the $hit that comes with it. Like a well-groomed mullet, Eric is all business in the front, and Grayce is all party in the back.
Tune in live on YouTube Monday nights at 7:30 est. to join in the discussion or catch the recording while you break a sweat on your easy run. Find us on the Facebook page, "Idiot Runners - Run for life or die trying," to stay up to date in between episodes. Crank that mulletude up to 10 and join in!
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In this episode of The Mullet Chronicles, we read Erica Lubera’s race report from her 2024 finish of the TWOT 100+ — a race as wild as its name. Erica takes us through the rocks, the climbs, and the pure ridiculousness of this no-frills ultra. It’s a celebration of stubborn legs, strong snacks, and the kind of trail joy that only TWOT (The Wild Oak Trail) can bring. You can find more race reports from Erica and find more information about her guided backpacking tours at wildrootsguides.comTune in live every Monday at 7:30pm Eastern to hear more stories from The Running Mullet. Everything from the business in the front of the pack to the party in the back with Erik "Idiotrunner" Kosek and Grayce "Hot Pants" Langheine.
Episode 15 – The Quest for the Blacklist In this episode of The Mullet Chronicles, Grayce reads Anthony Arthur’s race report, The Quest for the Blacklist—a raw, heartfelt story of ultrarunning, grief, and grit. A service member and family man, Anthony begins his journey just after losing his father, making this quest even more meaningful. It’s a longer listen, but a powerful one.Tune in live every Monday at 7:30pm Eastern to hear more stories from The Running Mullet. Everything from the business in the front of the pack to the party in the back with Erik "Idiotrunner" Kosek and Grayce "Hot Pants" Langheine.
In this episode, I read Daryl Lehman’s race report from The Midstate Mile in 2024, a last-person-standing event. Daryl shares vivid details of his journey, where endurance and mental toughness are pushed to the limit. Hear about his strategies, challenges, and the internal dialogue when there’s no finish line ahead.
In this episode of The Mullet Chronicles, we hear from the legendary mountain goat, Jim Blandford, as he gives his race report for the Eastern States 100, a grueling ultra that was unfortunately canceled due to severe weather and flooding. Jim walks us through his day for a race that didn't go as planned.He mentions Jocko Willink’s video titled "Good," in his report, reminding us that setbacks are opportunities to grow. Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8?si=8DjSXxIxxiCBQXyb.If you’re ever in the Hamburg, PA area, join Jim for Tuesday evening trail runs or at least give him a follow on Strava if you want to be inspired to chase some vert!
I read race reports! Word for word.The twelfth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Adam Kolb's race report for the 2024 ES100 (the year Debbie Downer forced the race to cancel). Like the best mixtapes, this recording has its bops, its slow jams, and it's completely uncensored.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube and Facebook Live.
I read race reports! Word for word. The eleventh episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Jen Henry's race report for the 2010 Hellgate 100k back when she was just a newbie ultrarunner. Since then, Jen has run many ultras and now race directs the very popular Buck Ridge Burn and Ironmaster's Trail Challenge; both in Pennsylvania.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube and Facebook Live.
I read race reports! Word for word. I've been saving this one! The tenth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Eric "Idiot Runner" Kosek's race report for the 2018 Tahoe 200-miler. You can find Eric running tough trails and tough races, and we discuss it all live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern. And, if you also identify as an Idiot Runner, you can get alllll the fun Idiot Runner swag here: "We're smart enough to know how dumb this is!" - Idiotrunner.comYou can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube and Facebook Live.
I read race reports! Word for word. The ninth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Brooke Schell's race report for the 2020 Mohican 100-miler. You can find Brooke and her pups running trails mostly through the Beast Coast with the occasional dip elsewhere such as this jaunt over to the Midwest.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube and Facebook Live.
I read race reports! Word for word. The eighth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Marissa Kovach's race report for the 2023 Devil Dog Ultras 100-Miler. You can find Marissa on trails through the Beast Coast with the biggest smile around. Also, check out Episode 3 of the The Mullet Chronicles by Marissa titled, An Ode to Running.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube and Facebook Live.
I read race reports! Word for word. The seventh episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Joey Vickers' race report for the 2023 Barkley Fall Classic. You can find Joey running the toughest trails she can find through the beast coast.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
I read race reports! Word for word. The sixth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Fogell McLoving (aka Jonathan Ladson)'s race report for the 2023 Fire on the Mountain 50k. Buckle up! This one is a nail-biter! You can find Jonathan running all distances of races through the DC area. Follow him on social media under the name Fogell McLoving, and be prepared to laugh and be inspired.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
I read race reports! The fifth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Angie Schoonover's race report for the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon. Angie takes you through the entire marathon experience from expo to finish line and provides a great comparison of changes in logistics from 2022 to 2023.You can find Angie and her family running, volunteering, and cheering all through Pennsylvania and surrounding states at running and biking events. You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
I read race reports! The fourth episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Scott Snell's race report for Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Individual World Championship (AKA "Big's") from 2023. Scott takes you through all the highs and lows of his race. Big's is one of the most-followed events in the ultrarunning community, and you get to hear about one runner's adventure straight from his perspective. Check out this and Scott's other race reports at Beast Coast Trail Running by Scott Snell, and you can purchase a collection of Scott's race reports here on Amazon.com: A Beast Coaster Goes Trail Running: A Collection of Trail Race Reports From the Mid-Atlantic Region eBook : Snell, Scott: Kindle Store You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
I read race reports! Except, not this time. The third episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of An Ode to Running, Marissa Kovach's personal story written in 2023. Marissa gets bare and raw and real in this special episode which pairs nicely with a long run and episode #36 of The Running Mullet, her live interview. You can find Marissa with the biggest grin you'll find on a Pennsylvania trail. Content warning - eating disorders and a solid f-bomb.You can submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Tune in to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
I read race reports! The second episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Nicole Werner's race report for the Eastern States 100 Miler from 2022. Nicole dives into her training leading up to the race and how her race went down. The Eastern States is arguably one of the toughest 100-milers on the East coast as it traverses the technical terrain of the Pennsylvania Wilds and occurs in the unpredictable August weather.Check out this and Nicole's other race reports at Choose the Trail Going Up.Submit your own race reports by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
Listen in as I read to race reports to you! The first episode of The Mullet Chronicles is a reading of Daryl Lehman's race report for the Mason-Dixon Longest Day (MDLD) 100k from 2023. Daryl recounts his entry into trail running, his previous DNF at MDLD, and his 2023 adventure. MDLD 100k is a point-to-point trail race that starts in Maryland and finishes in Pennsylvania across the toughest section of the Mason-Dixon Trail.Submit your own race reports to be read by finding The Running Mullet on Facebook, Instagram, or emailing therunningmullet@gmail.com. Listen to The Running Mullet live every Monday evening at 7:30pm Eastern Time on YouTube.
Q&A time with your favorite duo!No guest, no script, just two mullets and a mic.This week, it’s just Grayce and Eric on The Running Mullet — catching up, swapping stories, and tackling your burning questions.Got something you’ve always wanted to ask them? Running, racing, training, snacks, life advice — nothing’s off the table (well… almost nothing).Tune in Mondays at 7:30pm EST.
🎙️ This Week on The Running MulletEric and Grayce are catching up with Daryl Lehman — a familiar face (and fast set of legs) on the Pennsylvania running scene — who took on a wild challenge: running The General, a local 10-mile trail segment in Wrightsville, not once, not twice, but ten times in one weekend.We’ll dive into what inspired the idea, how it played out mile by mile, and what it takes mentally to keep heading back out for another loop. Expect stories of grit, humor, and the kind of stubborn joy that defines the ultrarunning community.Tune in for some serious endurance talk and maybe a little motivation to go chase your own “General.”
🏁 STATE STRONG! 💪🏃♀️🏃♂️ This week on The Running Mullet, we’re catching up with Max, Henry, and Lauren — two powerhouse seniors and one standout junior who are sprinting to the PIAA State Championships in Hershey! 🍫🔥 They’ve led their teams, chased big goals, and capped off an unforgettable season on the sweetest course in Pennsylvania. 🏅 Tune in Monday, 11/3, at 7:30pm (EST) for post-race reflections, lessons learned, and what’s next for these standout runners. 🎧 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍
🎙️ This week on The Running Mullet!Eric and Grayce are back — and they’re bringing on one of the brightest young stars in ultrarunning: Kaylee Frederick!🇺🇸🏃♀️Kaylee just came in second among American women and 12th overall female at the 24-Hour World Championships in Albi, France — setting a new personal distance record and making history as the youngest runner to ever complete the event. 🌎🔥Although she ran as an alternate for Team USA, Kaylee proudly represented her country on the world stage and showed exactly what grit, focus, and heart look like over 24 hours.We’ll talk about what it was like to compete in France, how she stayed strong through the highs and lows, and what’s next for this Pennsylvania powerhouse.Plus — Eric happens to be her coach, so you know we’ll get the inside scoop on her training, mindset, and what it takes to go from small-town roots to the global ultrarunning scene.Tune in for stories, laughs, and a whole lot of inspiration — this is one you won’t want to miss!
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