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A podcast about the lives of runners and the problems we face.
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We talk with Andrea Feucht about long COVID in endurance athletes and why you can look fine, keep racing, and still be nowhere near healthy. We compare relapse stories, data signals, and the hard lesson that rest and a slow return may be the only choice available to athletes. • why long COVID can look like “just getting slower” in runners • the emotional cost of being told you look fine • how athletes notice subtle post-viral changes first • using Strava exports and h...
Michael Morrison from Red Hammer Rehab is back on the pod to discuss all things tendinopathy. • tendinopathy explained as a continuum from reactive to degenerative • common sites in runners including Achilles, patellar, and gluteal tendons • pain scale rules to guide training and rehab load • isometrics for fast pain relief and deshielding of lazy fibers • slow heavy strength with tempo reps and reps in reserve • soleus versus gastroc loading and why knee angle matters • plyometrics fo...
We open with life updates and stress, then welcome Katie Grossman to share a raw, relentless story about postpartum complications, medical gaslighting, a rare tumor, and the long road to a labral tear diagnosis and surgery. The goal shifts from podiums to presence, from finish lines to finding flow and community again. • why Katie’s story matters to the ultra community • we met Katie crewing at Utah 115 • Katie's early ultras, Havelina chaos and learning the hard way • the magic of hun...
We talk with Dave about the slow, messy slide into overtraining syndrome, the missteps that worsened it, and the practical tools that brought him back to strong, sustainable running. Along the way, we share a content warning about a graphic post-credits medical story and explain why health metrics and honest pacing matter. • Catalina 50-mile recap and the mental game on long grinds • What overtraining syndrome is and why tests look normal • Early flags: insomnia, excess sweat, dizziness, mig...
A single photo can flip your life. That’s where John Castle’s story begins—49 years old, 45 pounds heavier, borderline diabetic, and staring at a version of himself he didn’t want to keep. Fast forward to today and John is a force in obstacle course racing, stacking Spartan Ultras, conquering World’s Toughest Mudder, and chasing Barkley dreams with an approach built on simplicity, routine, and a ruthless mindset. We dig into the craft behind his late-career rise. John lays out his daily hill...
We’re excited to share Mark Marzen’s story with yall. Mark has been Jon’s running coach for almost two years. His story is inspiring, choosing running, learning to coach, and slowly improving to become a fast mountain ultra runner. Check out https://www.golden-endurance.com/ for coaching and PT. === AI-Generated Description Follows === Ready for a true glow-up story from mid-pack grit to mastery? We sit down with coach and ultrarunner Mark Marzen to trace how a messy early chapter—late nights...
We're so excited to share this interview with Camille Herron with you! Camille was open and honest exploring her history, neurodiversity, and advocacy in ultra running. We hope you enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with the headlines—world records, world titles, six-day brilliance—and you might miss the real story: how Camille Herron rebuilt elite performance by honoring her body, her brain, and her boundaries. We sit down with Camille for a candid conversation that moves ...
Join us as we discuss the life and adventures of Epic Bill Bradley, an incredible story of perseverance and pushing ones limits. Epic Bill has done some of the hardest adventures on this planet, including a triple Ironman, quad Badwater, and so much more. We only scratch the surface of Bill's stories. Hope you enjoy! You can find Bill's film (referenced in the pod) on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. We recommend a watch. Enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with a slow...
Jon Eisen guest-hosts the Midpacker podcast with full-time host Troy Meadows discussing Troy's first DNF at the Dark Divide 100. Cross-posted on the Midpacker Podcast feed. Check out Troy's Midpacker Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! == AI-Generated Description Follows == Three volcanoes on the horizon. Volcanic ash underfoot. Twenty-six miles of wilderness with almost no help. We teamed up with Troy Meadows of the Mid-Packer Pod for a raw, unfiltered look at the Dark Divide 100—on...
Join our all-encompassing discussion with World Champion OCR Racer Amelia Boone. We discuss everything from writing, where to run in Cupertino, CA, experiences at Barkley, her High Lonesome 100 finish and resulting injury, recovery from eating disorders, and her feelings on not having children. It was a powerful, honest, and open discussion that Jon loves to showcase on the podcast. Hope y'all enjoy! Check out Amelia's Substack. == AI-Generated Description Follows == A world champion who won’...
Join Miranda and Jon as they discuss Run-cations (a portmanteau of Run and Vacation!) and Miranda's recent experience running the Tour du Mont Blanc. Links: More than Miles: Why Runcations are a Rising Travel Trend article on OutsideEric Lee's Blog on Adventures and National Park Runs=== AI-Generated Description Follows === Miranda and Jon dive into the world of "runcations" – vacations centered around running adventures – sharing experiences from Tour de Mont Blanc and discussing what makes ...
Join us as we chat with Aaron Lozier, who comes back to the podcast after attempting the LA Freeway for the second time. Last time, he had to be rescued via helicopter. Listen in to hear how the second attempt goes. == AI-Generated Description Follows == After being dramatically rescued from the LA Freeway last year, Aaron Lozier returns to share his redemption story on one of Colorado's most formidable mountain challenges. The LA Freeway isn't a highway in Los Angeles—it's a brutal 35-mile t...
Jon Rea joins Miranda and Jon for an honest and open conversation about the problems he's encountered along his journey to become a pro runner. === AI-generated description follows === Elite ultrarunner Jon Ray takes us on an emotional journey through triumph and devastating setbacks in this raw, honest conversation about the mental side of competitive running. After methodically building his ultrarunning career to achieve a top-10 finish at Western States, Ray faced a brutal sequence o...
Miranda's back to recap her first 100 miler experience at High Lonesome 100. Her performance was incredible, and we hope you enjoy listening to the recap! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.
Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey's journey from obesity to 100 mile ultra running. It is personally one of Jon and Miranda's favorite running films. We also talk about Jeffrey's life since Once is Enough, shopping his new book idea, and all the shenanigans out on the Pacific Crest Trail. Important: We talk spoilers in this episode, so we encourage you to watch the documentary bef...
Host of the podcast, Miranda Williamson details her San Juan Solstice 50 Miler experience. We discuss how setting intentions leads to how you experience the event. Jon, who crewed and paced Miranda, discusses the things he does to be a good pacer. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Wil...
Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monotonous race. Jon is open and emotional about the recent experience and we hope y'all will enjoy. Jon's full Race Report is ready on his blogJon heard about this race on the Between Two Pines PodcastJessica Turner's podcast mentioned in the episode is The Endurance StudioThanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @running...
Miranda and Jon delve into their history and current experience of pre-race anxiety, filled with fun stories of mistakes made in the past. Jon is currently preparing to run Utah 115 in just a few days, so he's "in it" with the pre-race anxiety. Show Notes: Check out the article we read on the podcast over on Vert.Run: https://vert.run/how-to-calm-race-day-nerves-staying-cool-before-a-race/It was written by Moisés "Moi" Jimenez, give him a follow @moises.jimenezThanks for listening to Run...
Join us as we chat with Wes Plate on his 200-miler exploits, such as his recent Arizona Monster 300 and current Cocadona 250 mile races, his YouTube channel of race recaps, and creating the new Copper Kings 100 in Butte, Montana. Show Notes: Follow Wes on Instagram @midpackeliteCheck out Wes' YouTube ChannelCheck out the Copper Kings 100The microphone we used for Jon's voice seems to be broken as it sounds very swimmy. We're sorry about that and we'll be replacing it for next episode! Thanks ...
Nathan Marti seeks the most extreme adventures from Arrowhead to the Barkley Marathons to Spartathlon. In this episode, we dive into his major adventures and discover what he finds out there on his various journeys. We also get a bit of a history lesson too. Show Notes: Check out Nathan's Blog: Long Run PonderingsIn the episode, we mention the Running on the Sun movie.Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text...
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