Carolina Ultra Runners Podcast

Join host Patrick Lloyd as he talks all things ultra running in North Carolina and South Carolina. On the show, Patrick talks with runners, race directors and others involved in ultra running in the Tar Heel and Palmetto states. Patrick is based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you have a suggestion for a guest on the show, email plloyd1026@gmail.com.

#83: Michael Davis, Preparing for a 200 Mile Palmetto Trail Adventure

Michael Davis is tackling a huge challenge in December 2025. Learn all about it on this episode.There will be live GPS tracking so people can follow the run in real time:  https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/palmettotrail200/?lat=33.03975&lng=-79.56065&z=12&b=0&p=0Plus live check-ins throughout the journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davisstrengthlab/You can learn more about Young Life here:  https://necolumbia.younglife.org/And more about my run and donation opportunities here: https://sc81.younglife.support/pt200

11-25
30:34

#82: Patrick Lloyd, Tampa Bay 100 Recap

Another solo episode to talk about my recent finish at the Tampa Bay 100.

11-18
32:15

#81: Tony Bruno, Two More American Age Group Records at The Midnight Dreary

Volunteer at the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! Send me an email at plloyd1026@gmail.com.Tony Bruno is back on the pod to talk about the two American age group records he set at The Midnight Dreary!

11-03
46:02

#80: John Dallas, Cape Fear 24 Hour Winner

Register for Hallucination!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=121864Volunteer for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! Email me at plloyd1026@gmail.com or message the Carolina Ultra Runners Podcast Facebook page or the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour Facebook page!

10-21
45:48

#79: Patrick Lloyd, Cape Fear 24 Hour Recap

Register for Hallucination!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=121864Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Solo episode for this one talking about my Cape Fear 24 Hour experience. Finish 3rd male/4th overall with 109.4 miles.

10-15
37:25

#78: Tony McDermott, Bigfoot 200 Finisher

Register for Hallucination!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=121864Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Holly Springs, NC's Tony McDermott joins us on this episode to talk about his recent Bigfoot 200 finish!

10-02
54:31

#77: Richard Abernathy, Dirty Wolf Ultras Race Director

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Richard Abernathy, Dirty Wolf Ultras Race Director, joins us on this episode. We talk about his races with a particular focus on the Beast of the East 100.

09-25
45:04

#76: Emily Lyons, Another Year, Another Badwater Finish

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625We have Emily Lyons back on the podcast! She talks us through her third Badwater finish.

08-28
57:31

#75: Harrison Moore, 203 Miles in 48 Hours at Merrill's Mile

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Harrison Moore from Hilton Head, SC joins us to talk about his course record at Merrill's Mile.

08-14
36:46

#74: David Galloway, Western States/Hardrock Double Finisher

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625David Galloway finished both Western States and Hardrock in 2025. He tells us all about this crazy feat in this episode.

08-08
55:33

#73: Dave Toms, Cocodona 250 Finisher

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Dave Toms from Raleigh joins us to talk about finishing DFL at the 2025 Cocodona 250!

06-24
47:07

#72: Bryant Reed, Mindset and Fitness Coach

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Mindset and fitness coach Bryant Reed from Zebulon, NC joins us! Such a great talk about what ultra runners are getting wrong when it comes to mindset and fitness.

06-16
50:35

#71: Chris Pennell, From 367 lbs to Agape 100K Finisher

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Follow Chris Pennell on Instagram @money2432.

06-04
39:33

#70: Matt Kornegay, Hellbender 100 Finisher

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Matt Kornegay of Monroe, NC joins us to talk about his great finish at Hellbender.

05-21
50:24

#69: Andy "Croom" Mathews, Long Haul 100 Race Director

The first five people who use code CUR10 get 10% off when registering for the Long Haul 100!!!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123897

05-13
01:03:11

#68: Mark Bonikowsky, Arizona Monster 300 Finisher

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Greenville, SC's Mark Bonikowsky joins us to talk about his trip out west to the Arizona Monster 300. Great conversation!

04-28
01:15:02

#67: Alex Thomas, Blackbeard's Revenge 100K Winner

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625Back-to-back Blackbeard's Revenge 100K champion Alex Thomas joins us on this episode!

04-21
01:00:07

#66: Sofia Kluch, Umstead 100 Finisher

Register for the Cannonball Run!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=118221Raleigh-area runner Sofia Kluch joins us to tell us about her finish at the Umstead 100! Sofia had big goals but had to adjust due to a brutally hot day. Her story of how she finished is very inspiring. This was her first 100 miler.

04-14
46:43

#65: Brian Zickefoose, Umstead 100 Winner

Register for the Cannonball Run!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=1182212025 Umstead 100 winner Brian Zickefoose joins us on this episode to talk about his insane finish at the race. He passed the leader at mile 98! He also has an incredible background story of how he got into the sport.

04-09
01:07:18

#64: John Kelly, Barkley Legend Attempting the AT FKT!

Register for the Myrtle Beach 24 Hour!! https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123625 John Kelly returns to talk about his Barkley Fun Run and his big news that he’s going after the Appalachian Trail FKT!

04-02
47:06

Robert Crosby

I've been very pleased and impressed with this show so far. The host is informed and knowledgeable about the sport and engages his guests in meaningful discussions about their experiences in ultrarunning in the Carolinas. I look forward to each episode.

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