Buckleheads Podcast

In episode 69 of the Buckleheads Podcast, Devin and Brian sit down and do a recap of the year that was 2025. We go through our races, training, the ups and downs, and some of our favorite guests and memories we've had with recording episodes and lessons we've learned along the way. We love doing this podcast and we are looking forward to bringing new episodes in 2026!Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.Winterrock 25k and the FlatRock Triple Crown.Search on Ultra sign up as Winterrock is a week away!2026 KUS Race Calendarhttps://www.ksultrarunners.org/Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10'NEW RELAY OPTION!Los Lobos ChallengeSaturday, Feb 7, 2026Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 68 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we have a conversation with Kayla Straub. Kayla is no stranger to swinging for the fences and seeing what happens. We talked with Kayla about how she got started in running, balancing family life and training, setting state records, and more.Please follow us on social media, like and share this episode.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See. You Out There.2026 KUS Race Calendarhttps://www.ksultrarunners.org/Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10'NEW RELAY OPTION!Los Lobos ChallengeSaturday, Feb 7, 2026Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 67 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we talk with Devin Nelson and Kevin Praytor. Both just finished the Brazos Bend 100 where they ran the entire races together. We chat about his journey into running, how he met Devin and how Devin gave him the idea of running 100 miles, and a hear a recap of Kevin and Devin recently running the Brazos 100 together.Brazos Bend 100 is put on by Trail Running Over Texas (TROT).2026 KUS Race Calendarhttps://www.ksultrarunners.org/Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10'NEW RELAY OPTION!Los Lobos ChallengeSaturday, Feb 7, 2026Kansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In this episode of the Buckleheads Podcast, we chat with Stephen Spinks. We talk about his running journey that went from his first 50k to a 200 mile race in less than a year. We also talk about being resilient and the challenges he faces as a runner with Hashimoto’s and a gluten allergy.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. 2026 KUS Race Calendarhttps://www.ksultrarunners.org/Rockin K and Heatwave registration is now open!!The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10'NEW RELAY OPTION!Los Lobos ChallengeSaturday, Feb 7, 2026Shelter House 14 Access RdKansas City, KS • 6 Hour, 3 Hour

In episode 65 of The Buckleheads Podcast, we talk with Phil Bybee, The Energizer Turtle. We talk about his running journey and races he has completed, volunteering at races, and big plans he has for giving back to the community and making running accessible to everyone. 2026 KUS Race Calendar https://www.ksultrarunners.org/The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10' for 10% discount

In episode 64 of the Buckleheads Podcast, it is part 2 of our recap interviews of what was the KUS 6/12/24 One of our goals with this podcast is to highlight all of the cool running events in Kansas and the Midwest and the people who run them. In this episode we talk with a few runners who just ran the KUS 6/12/24 hour race. We talk to the new race director, Dustin Birdsong, as he will be taking over as race director. Hear about his plans for the future of the race and how he will do what the runners want first and foremost from the race. We also talk to Audrey Pulley who ran the 12 hour overnight, Ella Ruesser who ran the 12 hour day, as well as Braden Smith, who ran the 6 hour. All with different perspectives for what made for amazing conversations. This is part 2 of 2.Comment and share and let us know what you think!Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.Check out KUS website for the calendar of events for 2026. https://www.ksultrarunners.org/The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10' for 10% discount

In episode 63 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we are recapping what was the KUS 6/12/24One of our goals with this podcast is to highlight all of the cool running events in Kansas and the Midwest and the people who run them. In this episode we talk with a few runners who just ran the KUS 6/12/24 hour race. We talk to QuynhAnh Nyguyen, Randy Ellis and Zach Bailor to hear about their experience at the race. QuynhAnh and Randy both ran the 24 hour race and Zach was the race director. Devin also talks about his experience running the 24 hour event. This is part 1 of 2. Next week will be more guests recaps. Comment and share and let us know what you think!Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.Check out KUS website for the calendar of events for 2026. https://www.ksultrarunners.org/The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10' for 10% discount

In episode 62 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we talk with Eric Steele, the founder of Epic Ultras. We talk with Eric about his journey into ultrarunning, starting up Epic Ultras, the early days of ultra races in Kansas, and some of the exciting things he is working on for Epic Ultras.https://epicultras.com/ KUS 6/12/24 Valley Center, KS • 24hrs, Night 12 Hour, 12hrs, 6hrsNovember 7 and 8th https://www.ksultrarunners.org/The Skyline Scramble Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10' for 10% discount

In episode 61 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we chat with Ricky Urias. Ricky is the UltrAspire athlete team manager. We talk about his journey into ultrarunning, how he found his role at Ultraspire, and some of the exciting new things they are working on. We also talk about the balance of everyday life and continuing to run challenging races. KUS 6/12/24 Valley Center, KS • 24hrs, Night 12 Hour, 12hrs, 6hrsNovember 7 and 8thStill time to sign up!'BHPOD10' for 10% DiscountThe Skyline Scramble Topeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HRSaturday, Mar 7, 2026'BHPOD10' for 10% discount

In this episode we talked with Elden, to get his thoughts on this year’s Heartland 100 Spirit of the Prairie 100 mile ultra race. Then we chat about our race at Heartland. To mix it up a little we convinced our wives to join us for the episode to get their thoughts on the race and other aspects of ultra running. Shay and Brandi are incredibly supportive and we are excited to hear their takes on the race and what they think of all this. KUS 6/12/24Valley Center, KsNovember 6 and 7th. use code 'BHpod10' for 10% off. Sign up now!The Skyline ScrambleTopeka, KS • 12 HR, 6HR, 3HR'BHPOD10' for 10% off!Run happy. Train hard. We’ll see you out there.

In Episode 59 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we chat with Paul Cutbirth and Devin as they both just ran The Arkansas Traveller 100 in Perryville, Arkansas This race is one of the oldest 100 mile races in the country. Listen in as Devin and Paul chat about their training, how their race went, and the amazing volunteers and race director. It’s sounds like this is a race that everyone should add to their bucket list.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. *Kansas UltraRunners' Society*KUS 6/12/24 Hour RunValley Center, KS • 24hrs, Night 12 Hour, 12hrs, 6hrs

In episode 58 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down and talk with Jenny Stipp and Kelly Force and we go over their experiences at this years Barkley Fall Classic in Warburg, Tennessee. The event took place September 20th, 2025.The Barkley Fall Classic is designed to give the runner a taste of what the Barkley Marathons is all about.The course is designed to challenge the runner mentally, as well as physically, with GPS not allowed. Join us as we recap both of their experiences. Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.Heartland 100 - October 10-1225th Anniversary!!Additional spots added to the 100 Miler.125 miler spots still remain.'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount.

In episode 57 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down with Derek Taussig. Derek is from the Manhattan area and has only been running ultras for the past 2 years. We talk about many things including his journey into ultrarunning, being a business owner, father, husband the benefit of doing hard things, the value of pacers and crew, and his most recent race the Wasatch 100. Share this podcast with a friend and let us know what you think. Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.Heartland 100 - October 10-1225th Anniversary!!Additional spots added to the 100 Miler.125 miler - spots still remain.'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount.

In episode 56 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down and talk with Matt Magnuson.Matt is a husband, father, ultrarunner, DDP Yoga instructor, and a business owner and we chat about all of those things. Matt also just became the first person to finish the Iron Will Grand Slam which required finishing four 100 miles races…..Earth Day Buckle mania, Honey Badger, Iron Will Backroads, and Iron Will 100.Please share this podcast.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.Heartland 100 - October 10-1225th Anniversary!!Additional spots added to the 100 Miler. 125 spots still remain.'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount.

In episode 55 of the Bucklheads Podcast, we sit on with Rick and Kristi Mayo, the owners of Mile 90 Photography. If you have run an ultra race in the midwest, there is a good chance you have been photographed at the race by Mile 90. In this episode, we talk about how they got started in running ultras and how that led into photography at races. We also talk about balancing being at races all weekend and working full time as well as how being at the finish line helps keep bringing them back after all these years as well as some adventures they've had at races and events. We cant thank Rick and Kristi enough for taking the time to talk with us. Please comment your favorite Mile 90 photos on our social media posts and thank them for the work they do and the memories they provide.Check out their work atwww.Mile90.com*Heartland 100*25th AnniveraryAdditional spots were added to the 100 mile distance. 'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount

In Episode 54 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down with Rob Hays. Rob was a guest on episode of 24 where we go into detail with his story and upbringing. The main focus of the discussion was how to safely and strategically implement some speed, or faster, work in to your training in order to improve your VO2 max, aerobic capacity, and running economy…..which all leads to becoming a better runner. We try to discuss this in a way that will be helpful to both new and experienced runners and for racing any distance. Rob is an experienced runner with many accolades. Give it a listen and comment if you have any more questions for another episode with Rob. Heartland 100 - Spirit of the PrairieOctober 10-12, 2025.'BHPOD10' for 10% discount.https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120907Spots still remain in the 100, 125, and half marathon distances.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

In Episode 53 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down for round 2 with Richard Gleave. Richard is the host of the Choose to Endure Podcast, and in this episode, we do a deep dive into his experience at the Cocodona 250. From the lead up and the training leading up to the race, to the ups, the downs, the struggles, and how the race unfolded for him. We then talk about the power of picking yourself back up and continuing on. Check out the Q2 edition of the KUS Newsletter, recapping the recent races, including Rockin' K and Heatwave 6/12/24 as well as the lead up to Heartland 100Spots still remain in the Heartland 100 and 125. Use code 'BHPOD10' for 10% discount.https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120907Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

In Episode 52 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we sit down with Ian Cropp. Ian is a teacher, cross country coach, and founder of the Top City Run Club. We chat about coaching, his own run journey, building up the running community, and more. They meet at 6:00pm at Felker Park in Topeka. Follow Top City Run Club on social media.https://www.instagram.com/topcityrunclub/Heartland 100 - Spirit of the PrairieOctober 10-12, 2025. 'BHPOD10' for 10% discount. https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120907Spots still remain in the 100, 125, and half marathon distances. Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

In Episode 51 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we are joined by Jessa Peterson.Jessa is a yoga instructor and owner of Chapter Five Yoga and also runs ultramarathons. We talk all about her fitness journey and dive into her most recent race, the High Lonesome 100 near Buena Vista, Colorado.For more information on Chapter 5 Yoga, please check out the link belowhttps://www.chapterfiveyoga.com/classesHeartland 100 Spirit of the PrairieOctober 10-12, 2025'BHPOD10" for a 10%Discount.

For episode 50, Devin and Brian chat with Elden about everything from growing up in Hawaii to becoming a race director and the vice president of the Kansas Ultrarunners Society. We talked a lot about the Heartland 100 which was Elden’s first 100 mile race. He has been the race director for Heartland for almost a decade and this year they are offering finisher’s rings to celebrate the race’s 25th anniversary. There are still spaces available for the 100 and 125 mile distance so come run with me and Devin. Head over to ultrasignup to register and use code BHPod10 for a 10% discount.Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. Indy Races - September 20th, 2025. https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Topeka/IndyRaces