Miles With Marty Podcast

This one makes me a little uncomfortable.  For someone who talks as much as me, it's weird, but I don't like to hear myself talk so much.  In this episode, 2/3 of my Chief Ladiga 100 crew, and dear friends, Jamie Saunders and Tina Wolfe interview me for a recap of my last race.  If you don't like to hear me talk about me, I am perfectly ok if you pass this one by.  The interviewers do a fine job.  The guest is a little boring.  Maybe it will keep you company in some late miles at Bronze Dragonfly or another race.  Enjoy!Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Road Runners, Trail Runners, All Runners (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.@pacertravelSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Don't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run@rungirl74

Back in March I took a field trip down to South Florida for the Hungryland 100, not to run it, but to do my thing, cook, cheer, hug, eat, hang out, and to grow my circle of ultra-running community family.Hungryland Slough is a beautiful area in Palm Beach County and hosts part of the Ocean to Lake Trail.  There is such an abundance of wildlife and plants there!  Some are scary, like gators and snakes, but no runners, volunteers, spectators, or podcasters were injured. Austin Brennan was making his first attempt at the 100 mile distance and had a big goal of going sub-24.  This is no easy trail for a sub-24 with a good amount of mud and standing water, but he not only accomplished his goal, he won the race.  Austin is a member of Team Runfluent-Fulwise, and to the surprise of no-one, they are making big waves in the Florida Ultra-running scene with regular appearances on the podium.   Austin is fairly new to the ultra-running scene, but I think it's safe to say he's not going anywhere.  Just like a lot of us, he has found his happy place.  I hope you enjoy getting to know him and the Hungryland 100 a little better.@austin_brennan13Hungryland - March 22, 2025 (ultrasignup.com)Home | WalksWithWhit@pacertravelSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Don't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunRun 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Road Runners, Trail Runners, All Runners (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.

Howie Stern is an extremely talented race photographer, an accomplished ultra-runner, and just an all-around passionate, genuine dude that is a huge fan of our sport.  I had the honor to discuss many things he has done and witnessed over the years including most recently capturing the iconic shot of one of the greatest moments in ultra-running sports history.  If you like passionate people and ultra running and the mountains, you will love Howie.  Enjoy.  Venmo - @Howie-Stern@howiesternphotowww.howiestern.comSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)@pacertravelHome | WalksWithWhit

Tonya Olson literally wrote the book on fixing feet!  At least she co-wrote it with her friend and mentor, Jon Vonhoff.  If you're an ultra runner, you have probably had problems with losing toenails, blisters, and maceration.  I know you are tough and all, but just one of these things in the wrong spot at the wrong time could end your race.  And what if it's a race that took you 5 years to get into, or one you spent $8000 on getting you and your crew there?  @tonyakolsondptGet yourself a footcare kit and learn how to use it!  Tonya tells you how.  https://youtu.be/l5OJSHhjeYA?si=wt079BbjyrIU_AUghttps://youtu.be/5X8ub52-5Sg?si=RvsSzohHeMBazdy5https://youtu.be/hl40DUDDxDA?si=xXfvK4QopbOQkhPphttps://youtu.be/NDFxabW-E6Y?si=cGuD1l-ANhm-xerlhttps://youtu.be/WXTgCAEQWlo?si=s18CPmVke3BB1pp4Also, Kassy and Amber of #100mileswithmartyproject get to toe the line of the Bootlegger 100 this Saturday!  Wish them luck.@adventures_kc@plantbased_radoncdocSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Road Runners, Trail Runners, All Runners (roughrunnersr4r.com)Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra - April 27, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)@pacertravel

Join me for a chat with Chris Stayman from Tennessee.  He recently won the Pistol Ultra 100 mile race and set the Tennessee 100 mile record.  He's a super cool dude and I think you'll enjoy his story.  Check it out.@stayman Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)  St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)@pacertravelDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunRun 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Road Runners, Trail Runners, All Runners (roughrunnersr4r.com)Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra - April 27, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.The Bootlegger 100/50/10 Mile Trail Race - April 6 - 7, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)

Andrea Mehner is an astronomer of German descent living in Chile.  She, of course is also a badass ultrarunner.  Join me as I learn her story of growing up on the wrong side of the Berlin wall, witnessing first-hand the wall coming down as a child and then becoming the awesome human that she is today.  She is fairly new to the backyard format but has a great future with her base of mental toughness and fitness.  Hope you enjoy!@dad_ultra@pacertravelSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra - April 27, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.The Bootlegger 100/50/10 Mile Trail Race - April 6 - 7, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)

Props to Chris Stangle for the title.  The awesome participants of the #100mileswithmartyproject join me for one last chat before their biggest physical challenges of their lives.  They are ready and excited to toe the line!  Listen in to hear how their training has gon, lessons, learned, etc.  Lots of good stuff in here!  Big thanks to all the participants, supporters and sponsors!@adventures_kc@rungirl74@plantbased_radoncdoc@runfluent_fulwise@runnaturalcoach@christwiggs@roughrunners@revolution_running@squirrelsnutbutter@stpeterunningco@pacertravelDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunRun 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra - April 27, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.The Bootlegger 100/50/10 Mile Trail Race - April 6 - 7, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)

Join me for a recap of the Donna 110 Ultra with male and female winners Charlie Poblenz and Jamie Saunders.  Both pf these folks are super kind and humble humans and just a joy to talk to.  Also The Donna Foundation is an awesome organization that has made a tremendous impact in the Jacksonville community.  I hope and pray this episode will inspire some of you to join me there as runner, crew, or volunteer there next year!The DONNA Foundation - Caring for those with Breast Cancer | The DONNA Foundation@chuckpob@jameesunshineSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Pacer Travel - 727-433-2385Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunRun 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.A1 Ultra Events – Premier Florida Trail Running Races (wordpress.com)Miami 100 (runningninjamiami.com)

Episode 85 is dedicated to the memory of Laken  Hope Riley, a nursing student that was brutally murdered while out on a run on February 22.  Please be vigilant when running alone!  It (the episode) features my chat with my Florida friend, Whitney Dancaster.  She's a social media influencer, a badass ultra-runner, and an all-around humble and kind soul.  It was a real pleasure to get to know her better and talk running and races.   I hope you enjoy.@wdancasterSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunThe Bootlegger 100/50/10 Mile Trail Race - April 6 - 7, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra - April 27, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Miami 50/50 - June 8, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Miami 100 - September 28, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)

Enjoy my chat with the mayor of running, Bart Yasso.  This position is not elected or self-appointed.  It is a term of endearment earned with great admiration and respect of many legends in the sport of running.  Bart is the retired chief running officer at Runners World magazine, back when magazines were still a thing.  He's run races all around the world on behalf of Runners World and has hundreds of cool stories from it.  I have the honor of sharing some of those with you.  Enjoy!@bartyassoBartYasso.comSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Don't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunRun 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.

Terri Swanson has completed many marathons, but until recently, never really considered a 100 mile ultra.  That is, until she was challenged by the legend, Bob Becker, and she accepted.  Terri took on the Daytona 100 ultra.  She had an awesome crew, although she didn't know them very well, and she got it done.  Here's their story.  @terriswanson2@kc_in_tampa@bobruns150@daytona100ultrarace@dad_ultra  Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run

Join me for a nice chat with fairly new ultrarunner Sam Atherton from Nashville.  Back on January 20th, less than a year after his first ultra he toed the line at "The Conquer" which proclaimed by it's RD's as "America's Toughest Ultra".   There was a $10,000 cash prize and let's just say he conquered.  Sam is a passionate guy about running community and training, so he was a treat to talk to.  I think you'll enjoy that and his race recap.@samuelwilliamathertonWarrior Adventure Racing and Ultras (warriorraces.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)discount code  Timberfriends St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)discount code Marty15Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run

Get to know speedy and tough runner John Parker.  His wins are all on really challenging terrain and conditions, so that speaks a lot about his strengths.  I think one of the reasons I love the Florida Ultra Running community is that even though they lack elevation for the most part, they find other ways to make it challenging.  I love that.  Give it a listen!@johnparkerrunsJupiter Ridge Sand Spur - December 27 - 29, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)   code marty15Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachRevolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)

"His count of enchanted objects had diminished by one."  This is a line from The Great Gatsby.  It was also an answer to one of the many questions I asked Patrick.  As I told him in the interview, I can't believe I have waited this long to have him as a guest.  He's a teacher of 27 years, a "retired" very accomplished ultra runner and coach, and he weaves great motivational sayings and literary quotes throughout his conversation.  This makes for a really enjoyable and educational chat.  While this is the final installment of my series on backyard ultras, we spend probably less than half the time discussing them.  Patrick won the Death at Dupuis a few years ago and at the time his performance put him in a position to represent at Big's Backyard.  So, we do discuss those experiences among many other races.  We cover his 2 races that he directs, which are Gate 2 Gate and Last of the Felascans and he also shares some great tips for flatlanders looking to do well in mountain races.  Check it out.  @slimper_runnerLast of the Felascans - November 16, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Gate2Gate Trail Run - October 26, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Death at DuPuis (A Backyard Event) - February 10, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run#100mileswithmarty project participants@rungirl74@adventures_kc@plantbased_radoncdoc

Join me and previous guest and good friend Matt Clapper.  We discuss his awesome performance at Tampa Bay 100 with 2nd overall and then just a couple weeks later followed with a win at Last of the Felascans BYU.  Matt is a huge fan of the BYU format.  He's very passionate about running, racing, and training.  So that makes for fun conversation.  Check it out!@matt_clapper1Death at DuPuis (A Backyard Event) - February 10, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Last of the Felascans - November 16, 2024 (ultrasignup.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com) code marty15Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Don't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run

Enjoy my chat with the winner of December's Daytona 100, Marc Burget.  Marc is a cool dude from Jacksonville, Florida and part of the PRS Running Club, which is known for exceptional athletes.  He has won races such as Keys 100 and Miami 50/50, he's a Disney nerd, and spends a lot of time there pacing their races as well as enjoying the parks.  Also there's a brief recap of the Longhaul 100 and a #100mileswithmartyupdate@prsrunnerSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)use code Timberfriends for 10% discount on websiteSt. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)use marty15 for 15% discount on all shoes and apparel onlineRun Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.@plantbased_radoncdoc@adventures_kc@rungirl74

Part 4 of the Backyard Ultra series features a chat with Jennifer Russo.  At 57, Jennifer broke Courtney Dauwalter's backyard mileage female world record last year at Capitol Backyard Ultra getting the assist and earning a ticket to Big's.  She has an impressive resume of 100 and 200 mile races in addition to some awesome Backyard performances.  She was such a treat to get to know.  She's also a race director.  Enjoy!Empower Ultra and Endurance Races (empowerultras.com)Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)St. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run

Episode 75 is a little different from my normal routine.  In this one, I ask coach Ryan Padilla of Metpro, who happens to be my nutrition coach, to come on and discuss how Metpro uses their vast experience in metabolic profiling to build custom nutrition plans for their clients to help achieve different goals.  My goal was to lose excess weight to lower my impact running and improve performance.  They help others that aren't looking to lose weight, just increase muscle, strength, and improve performance.  They can do all 3.  Ryan talks about how that works and gives many tips on pre-race fueling, in race fueling, and fueling for training.   I have lost over 20 pounds with Ryan's help, but more than that, I have learned a lifestyle of eating smarter and looking at food as another tool to help me get closer to my goals.  Check it out!@metprocoHome - MetProSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)#100mileswithmartySt. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)code = Marty15Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Don't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-Run

Top 2 Americans in Big's Backyard overall mileage, Jon Noll and Harvey Lewis join me to discuss their experiences at this year's race as well as others.  Also, Jon goes into training, fueling, and strategies for BYU success.  Really good stuff. Also Dr. Amber Orman checks in with an update on her training for #100mileswithmarty project.  This is part 3 of a likely 5 part series on backyard ultras.@plantbased_radoncdoc@harveylewisultrarunner@jonnoll#bigsbackyardultra Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Run Natural CoachDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)Jeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunSquirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)Home - MetPro

Episode 73 was/is a big deal for me.  The documentary, Barkleys, The Race that eats it's young, played a vital role in attracting me to ultra running.  Gary Cantrell, aka Laz, became like a cult hero to me for coming up with such a challenging race where many years nobody finished.  It took a couple more years before I figured out he had other races too.  One in particular, Big's Backyard Ultra, is the main focus of this episode as we discuss the growing popularity of backyard format races, but we do cover other subjects.  Gary is a recent inductee into the ultrarunning Hall of Fame.  He is chock full of stories and statistics from past races.  My only regret is that I couldn't get multiple hours to chat with him about all the things.  You can bet I will be doing it again as soon as I come up with another good reason.  Enjoy!Squirrel's Nut Butter | All Natural Anti Chafing & Skin Restoration Salves (squirrelsnutbutter.com)Home - MetProSt. Pete Running Company Florida | Top 50 Running Store (stpeterunningco.com)Run 4 a Reason's Rough Runners – Run with your tribe (roughrunnersr4r.com)Revolution Running Co. – Run fast. Run far. Run free.Run Natural CoachJeff Galloway | The official site of Run-Walk-RunDon't Just Run, Run Fluent (dontjustrun.com)