Claim OwnershipVol State: It's All About the People
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Celebrating the people who help us succeed at Vol State and other ultras. Those people who help us get to the start, get through the miles and then put up with us afterwards. They always love and support us no matter how muddy or sweaty we are. On this show we acknowledge and talk with participants, friends, family, crew and most of all, Road Angels.
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Sam is the first of the Trash Pandas that I interviewed so you can get a male's eye view of this group that stuck together for at least 9 days!
All women and especially mothers should listen to this call whether they run Vol State or not.Britney talks about her personal transformation in a courageous way that not many people will do.
Brad is a lot of funbut also a man with a purpose. He raised over $25,000 for Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. And talk about pressure…he's from Union City so everyone alongthe course knew him and was cheering for him You can donate hereif you'd like TennesseeChildren.org
Imagine what it's like to run this race for the first time, not really knowing anything about the ra ce…AND being in second place so people along the way aren't even set up yet.Todays' guest had just that experience, Chri finished in 4 days, 19 hours and 58 minutes!
One of the few Vol State folks that can easily be identified using just her first name, like Cher and Reba. We have our own Shenoa! Of course, you'll hear about her pack and who doesn't want to know what's in it? More importantly, though, Shenoa gives extremely useful tips on running your race and how to deal with things that come up. This one really is a "don't miss" episode.
This is a special event! We’ve had runners, crews, and road angels. Now we have our 2024 photographer!
I think everyone know the great photos she took in 2024 and hopefully, she'll be back. But you can listen to her tell us how she came to photographing ultras and especially Vol State and hear her talk about some of the special shots she got.
This is the best "why" i've ever heard. Andy talks about what it's like to "take orders" from a veteran who had a goal to ensure he finished Vol State - and he did. You can learn a lot just from listening to this call.You can find out more about Andy's ventures as an RD at A1 Ultra Events – Premier FloridaTrail Running Races Or at Florida's Premier Trail Running | TampaRaces | Tampa, FL
Listen to the joy in Anglea's voice as she discusses the trials and tribulations of her incomplete 2023 run and then her 2025 redemption Run! It's funny and heartwarming.
Richard's race discussion is almost as mesmerizing as his accent. Enjoy his recounting, especially about the "mad dogs for next 40 miles".
In this episode Jan (The Meat Wagon Lady) gives us tips and tricks that you're not going to hear pretty much anywhere else. It's a composite of her vast experience and knowledge both as an endurance athlete (one who has done Vol State and been involved in it for many years) and as a coach.
Meet the Meat Wagon Lady as Season 2 (Memorable Moments) begins. This week she'll tell you all about her experience with Vol State and how she operates to help you get to the finish line. But there's more next week so tune in to both to find out what you really need to know!
After a long trek from Linden, you'll be surprised when you come upon "Tay's Stop and Flop"! Another Road Angel braved the podcast world to let you know you won't be alone.
Recording this interview made me feel like I was back out there on the course again. These two funny and dedicated Road Angels will get your gratitude and enthusiasm pumping like never before. I can't wait to meet them in person. I know you'll love this episode.
This has to be one of my favorite episodes because of the close friendship I have with Kaz. She is a PhD, a coach, a stellar runner and a fantastic friend. Today she gives us several mental performance tips and tricks and shows you how she applied them all in her Vol State race in 2023. They are tactics she teaches her athletes. You have to listen to this one.
You can find more about Kaz at www.MettleRunning.com
What a great attitude this guy has! The entire time he was out there he was reminding himself that this was, indeed, a vacation. We all can learn a lot from him in this episode. AND, he has a blog that has tons of photos from 2024 as well. Check it out at
Last Annual Vol State 500k - 2024 (ultramikorunning.blogspot.com)
Another road angel stepped up. Phil’s spot is in a perfect place (no, we don’t tell you where it is) but even more special are all the things he’s learned from his own running experience as well as being a road angel. Even better, he has tips for people doing Vol State. The observations by someone outside of the actual race are often the most valuable observations you can find. When I asked how we could help him, his reply was simple - give him feedback and stories!
The "Smiling Runner"! I have never seen Alexis when he hasn't been smiling or laughing. This is a man who has loved life despite the circumstances. You wouldn't think of him as soft-spoken but in this episode, it's sometimes harder to hear his voice clearly. However, his stories and fun loving nature come through loud and clear. I had the most fun ever recording this with him so I hope you find it as enjoyable!
What an amazing story from this courageous woman. I don’t want to spoil anything so I won’t tell you what it’s about – just that you absolutely have to listen to her recount what running has done for her.
We all know Kimberly (and her sister who posts her humorous stories whenever Kimberly is out on the course). She is a legend in all the Laz races. She’s also the race director (and creator) of the Buckeye 200 but she explains how there’s only one more chance to run it – in 2025.
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Rich has run all the Badwater races including Badwater 135) so one would think that Vol State would be easy for him. He shares his experience reaching the rock in just over 6 days in 2024 but even though a fast runner, he shares his challenges and techniques for overcoming them. He is a wealth of knowledge.
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