Running with Problems

Catra Corbett is an accomplished trail and ultra runner who has run 140+ 100 milers. In this podcast, she shares her story of recovering from drug addiction and diving deep into ultrarunning. We hope you enjoy! Show Notes: Buy Catra’s Book “Reborn on the Run” from her website. Jon really enjoyed it. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud.

John Lacroix, race director and owner of Human Potential Running Series, joins us to discuss personal growth in the sport. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud.

Join Rachel Meier, Christie Amero, Jon, and Miranda as we discuss how we prepare for 100 miles, from our fears to our hopes and dreams, from gear to pacers, and how to recover. Show Notes: Watch the High Lonesome 100 documentary: The Well Jon mentioned the first ultra running book he read: Hal Koerner’s Field Guide To Ultrarunning Some gear we talked about on the show: Sport Shield Wipes Arc Teryx Norvan Shell for Mens and Womens Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud.

John Clarke’s been obsessed with the Barkley Marathons for years now. We discuss his obsession and his training for this year’s race. Congratulations to the five finishers of the 2024 Barkley Marathons!!! Miranda’s mic during the episode has poor quality. Rest assured, Jon has already purchased better microphones! Show Notes: We mention the book Fixing Your Feet in the episode. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud.

Join us an John Fegyveresi as we discuss his life in adventure, his book and podcast series “Treks to Nowhere,” and of course, his 2012 Barkley Marathons finish in 59:41, famously documented in the documentary The Barkley Marathons: The Race that Eats it’s Young. Show Notes: Check out his video podcast series Treks To Nowhere Buy his book Treks To Nowhere on Amazon If you haven’t seen it, watch The Barkley Marathons: The Race that Eats it’s Young Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud.

Interview with Silke Koester on her running story, beekeeping, co-founding the Rocky Mountain Runners with her husband Ryan Smith, and on keeping her running life going while being a parent. Content warning: the check-in contains discussion of loss of pregnancy. If you would like to skip forward, the interview with Silke Koester starts at 14:30. Show Notes: Follow @koester_silke on Instagram Follow @thetuitutu (Silke’s dog, Tui) on Instagram Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Check in with Jon and Miranda on 2023, thoughts on mental toughness, and an update on the UTMB saga. Show Notes: Jon’s 2023 Recap Blog Golden Endurance PT and Coaching Running and The Science of Mental Toughness Where Dreams Go To Die Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Courtney Boyle lost her son suddenly, and in her grief, turned to ultrarunning. We dive into her story and the grief process, from the beginnings to the tailings. Jon and Miranda share their stories with grief and running. Please consider donating to the Teddy Bruce Fund for ADHD in honor of Teddy, Courtney’s son. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Season 3 will start in January! Please give us feedback on Seasons 1 and 2! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Tips on Winter Running in the darkness, cold, on ice, snow, slush, and mud! Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Future topics include adaptive athletes with sobriety, motivation, race directing, trail running drama, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Dave Mackey joins Jon and Miranda for an in-depth and emotional interview on his life in running, both pre- and post- accident. Follow @mackeydave1 on Instagram Check out LEADMAN: The Dave Mackey Story Jon mentions one of his favorite running documentaries in the episode: Running on the Sun Dave recommends this running doc on the show: The Terry Fox Story Dave mentions the Challenged Athletes Foundation in the show. They help adaptive athletes get the equipment and services they need. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Future topics include adaptive athletes with prosthetics, sobriety, motivation, race directing, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Justin joins Miranda and Jon to discuss his experience with Overtraining Syndrome (OTS). Justin self-diagnosed and healed himself through research and patience. His story is very powerful, and we hope you’ll enjoy! Check out Justin’s Youtube Channel Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Future topics include adaptive athletes with prosthetics, sobriety, motivation, race directing, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Race Directors Caleb Efta and Luke Nelson join Jon and Miranda to discuss the recent drama in the trail and ultra community. Gary Robbins’ story of his race, Whistler Alpine Meadows, being pushed out of Whistler in favor of a new UTMB race in the same location sharing much of the same trails has ignited the trail and ultra scene online. We gather to discuss what the issues are and how we as a community can respond. Gary Robbins Blog Post: https://garyrobbinsrun.com/blog/2023/10/what-really-went-down-in-whistler Caleb’s race company Freestone Endurance is opening sign ups for High Lonesome 100 lottery and all volunteer spots on January 2nd. Luke’s race Scout Mountain Ultras takes place in early June in Pocatello, Idaho. Sign ups for the 100 miler open on December 1st and the rest of the distances on January 1st. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Future topics include adaptive athletes with prosthetics, sobriety, overtraining syndrome, motivation, race directing, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Anthony Lee joins Jon and Miranda to discuss how trail running saved his life, how he built his career, and the impact of inclusivity (or lack thereof) on his running. You should follow Anthony on Instagram at @anthonyclee94. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Future topics include adaptive athletes with prosthetics, sobriety, overtraining syndrome, diversity and inclusion, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Miranda ran her birthday miles at Rocky’s Backyard ultra. After Miranda and Jon recap the race, they have a short discussion on the links between altitude and mental health, inspired from a recent Trail Runner Magazine article. Follow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Future topics include adaptive athletes with prosthetics, sobriety, overtraining syndrome, diversity and inclusion, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Kaitlyn Yonke is an accomplished trail runner, coach, and activist raising money for the cure of Multiple Sclerosis and supporting adaptive athletes with MS. Her story is powerful, and our discussion was very interesting. Kaitlyn can be found on Instagram at @kkroo917. She is head coach at Run Infinite. She works with the MS Run the US fundraising stage race across the country. She is supported by Runners Roost and Speedland. If you’re looking to get involved supporting local adaptive athletes in your area, check out Achilles International. To sign up to help run across the US, check out MS Run the US. Jon and Miranda are signed up for Rocky’s Backyard Ultra. Jon recently joined the #SpeedlanderTeam. Check out the best footwear in the buisiness at RunSpeedland.com. Future topics include adaptive athletes with prosthetics, sobriety, overtraining syndrome, diversity and inclusion, and more! Send feedback and ideas to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @mildly_athletic on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

A recent study linked Ultrarunning with Exercise Dependency. We dive into the topic to discuss whether we believe it, how bad it is, and how it affects our own life. On a lighter note, we also discuss a recent marriage proposal at the finish line of the UTMB. Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Trail Runner Magazing article on the Exercise Dependency study: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/ultrarunners-risk-for-exercise-dependency/ Exercise Addiction Inventory (survey): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7044604/ Xiang Fuzhao’s instagram announcement of the marriage proposal https://www.instagram.com/p/CwspSQRKfGh/ Send feedback and running and relationship questions to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @mildly_athletic on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Ian Shoff is one of the leaders of Oak Cliff Run Crew in Dallas, TX and an old friend of Miranda’s from their time with Milestone Running in San Diego, CA. We discuss Ian’s life in running, his dabbling in ultra marathons, building his own running community in Dallas, and his recent transcontinental ride across the US. Links mentioned in the show: Oak Cliff Run Crew https://www.oakcliffruncrew.com Oveja Negra Bikepacking Gear https://www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com Ride More Bicycles in Pensacola, FL https://www.ridemorebicycles.com Send feedback and running and relationship questions to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @mildly_athletic on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Season 1 Episode 6 - Question Day In this episode, Miranda and Jon discuss Miranda taking the lead in their head-to-head racing series at Sunset Trail Running Festival. They answer questions found on reddit about healthy body image and exercise relationships, as well as the viability of runner/non-runner relationships. Send feedback and running and relationship questions to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @mildly_athletic on Instagram. Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/mattbeermusic.

Season 1 Episode 5 - Dealing with Injury with our friend Chelsea In this episode, we dive deep into Chelsea’s powerful story of injury and recovery. Theme music by Matt Beer.

Season 1 Episode 4 - Race Recaps from Ring the Springs Special Episode Recapping Jon and Miranda’s experience at Ring the Springs! We dive into Jon’s anxiety and recovery during the 100-mile event, and we explore Miranda’s confidence with navigation. At the end, we take a look back at how we experienced the event together but adventuring separately. We hope you enjoy! Theme music by Matt Beer.