Episodes

Tune in and join us with our guest Heidi Rounds in this episode, someone who's no stranger to the world of ultra trail races. With an impressive tally of 39 races on Ultrasignup, including notable podium finishes at RDL 100 miler, Fourmidable 50k, and Waldo 100k, our guest is a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention, she's secured a 1st place at the challenging Overlook 50 miler and snagged a hard-fought 2nd at the Ruck-A-Chuck 50k, all within the last six years. To top it off, she just comp...

We continued the conversation with Heidi after the main show where she talked to us about a potentially race-ending situation that she had to deal with at the last minute before she even got to the UTMB start line. Luckily, everything worked out in the end, but the way she kept her cool and still achieved goal after a harrowing pre-race experience was truly amazing! She also talked about the emotional significance of getting to do such a special race, how much it meant to her and what she was f...

Want more? Jessica talks about this year's Waldo 100K and some of the changes they made. Waldo is on Kenzie’s bucket list. We also talk about Kenzie's experiences with the wonderful coaches she has had and training for the long haul. Kenzie Macphail's Ultrasignup --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https:...

Join us for Episode 103 where we chat with local trail runner, podium finisher, supermom, and friend of show Kenzie MacPhail all about balancing racing, babies, and family. How does she fit it all in and still win on all fronts? She has a laid back style and takes what life has to offer and makes the best of it. Enjoy the show. Kenzie Macphail's Ultrasignup --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episo...

Tune in to this episode for a detail-packed, behind the scenes look into Badwater 135 with local RD Julie Fingar. Julie has been on our show multiple times including her "get to know the RD" for Episode 40 and multiple pre-race briefing for Rio Del Lago and Way Too Cool 50k. This year Julie raced her second Badwater 135, improving her 2022 time by over 3 hours. We also have her crew on as Badwater is a race that does not provide course support. Your Badwater crew is your lifeline for food, water...

Julie and her Badwater 135 crew stayed on with us after the livestream ended, and we had a great time in the post show learning more about the race, hearing inside stories from her crew and much more! Check it out! --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation Support the sho...

Want more? Check out the Jesse Ellis Post Show. We dig deeper into his new life in Arizona, find out who is helping him with shots on the trail, and hear about his NEW OREGON 200 DOCUMENTARY!!! You heard it here first. https://lwp.smugmug.com/ IG: @trailwhisperer IG: @letswanderphotography --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview Intro/outro music: Joseph...

Join us for our 101st Episode as we sit down with locally born and breed ultrarunner, father, husband, and race photographer Jesse Ellis. You have known him for years, seen him on the trails and behind the camera capturing your best moment, but now we get to learn all about the man behind the camera. Let’s get running. https://lwp.smugmug.com/ IG: @trailwhisperer IG: @letswanderphotography --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 I...

The Tahoe Rim Endurance Runs are finally here and we are talking to George Ruiz about the 55K, 50-Mile, and 100-Mile race distances. There are a number of things that you need to know before you step foot on the course. We are going to get into bib pick-ups, cut-off times, course changes, new distances, aid stations, and most importantly how we will be tracking you this year with Adventure Enablers. Let’s get into it. Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Tracking - Adventure Enablers YouTube - Advent...

Want more? Check out the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Post Show. George shares his experience on how he handles the heat. This weekend will be hot and dry. Also, find out how to find a pacer…check out the Mile 99 Instagram page and drop your needs there. Let’s jump back in!! Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs Tracking - Adventure Enablers YouTube - Adventure Enablers --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating pod...

Want more? Check out the John Trent Post Show. We dig deeper into his new books and what updates may be added based on the course-crushing performances at this year’s 50th WSER. Also, learn about Mike’s mastery of the Taco Tree Tostada and our massive 99th episode giveaway. --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevat...

Join us for our 99th Episode as we sit down with the legendary local Reno, Nevada trail runner, multi-WSER finisher, author, journalist, husband, dad…and…friend John Trent as we discuss his amazing running career and how his two new books Running Toward Life: Finding Community and Wisdom in the Distances We Run and Second Sunrise: Five Decades of History at the Western States Endurance Run came to be. --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Th...

Ready for the Big Dance? The Western States Endurance Run is here!!! Join us as we sit down with race director Craig Thornley, board president Diana Fitzpatrick, and executive committee vice president Topher Gaylord and get all the details about the 50th Celebration of the Western States Endurance Run! Hear all about the trail work that has happened since the Mosquito Fire and a record breaking snow year. New water crossings, moonscapes, and 31 hours of live streaming. This will be a year to rem...

Want More? Join the Western States Endurance Run 50th Celebration POST SHOW!! We dig deeper into lottery changes for next year, summer trail re-routing in the Granite Chief Wilderness, and tips for running the Western States from our experts. Let’s go!! WSER WSER Race Day Volunteering WSER Trail Work Volunteering --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview I...

Stick around for the post show with Ayn as she, Mike and Jessica chat about future race plans and strategies, her experience at Bryce Canyon and various trail encounters with fierce Northern California wildlife! Tune in now! --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevation Suppo...

Join us for an inspiring episode with local trail runner, friend of the show, and Cool Moon Trail Runs race timing director Ayn Loehr! Ayn's determination and grit are apparent in any race she enters, and she is a valued member of the Northern California running community who encourages so many new runners with her story and love of trail running! Home - Cool Moon Race (coolmoon100.com) Ayn Loehr Race Results - UltraRunning Magazine Ayn Loehr's Results (ultrasignup.com) --- The Mile 99 Intervie...

Not had enough of Jack? Well join the FREE post show for more. For the month of May our Patreon is free and loaded with tons of extra content you won't hear anywhere else. You never know what nugget you will find there. See what Maggie is up to and find out how Jack got the nickname Unofficial Mayor of Foresthill. --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner The Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | Patreon Venmo | The Mile 99 Interview...

Join us as we sit down with the unofficial Mayor of Foresthill, Jack Meyer. Whether you are new to trail running or an old goat, you know Jack. You have seen him all over the mountains with his trusty Queensland Heeler Maggie by his side. Jack is always helping someone out. He is always pacing, crewing , or volunteering somewhere. And his running career is over the top with over 137 ultras under his belt. He has a wealth of knowledge to share. Let’s jump in. --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktre...

Not had enough of Craig and John? Well join the Episode 95 - Western States Trail Update Post Show. Find out why Craig is always covered in soot and why he may need a garbage disposal installed in his hot tub. We also get into how felling, bucking, and swamping gets done. Let’s jump back in!! Mosquito Fire Trail Restoration Update Trail Stewardship – Western States Endurance Run Photo Credit: Elke Reimer --- The Mile 99 Interview | Linktree Your Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Tur...

For Episode 95 we sat down with our favorite stewards of the Western States Trail Craig Thornley and John Catts. Craig Thornley is the WSER race director and John Catts is the WSER and Tevis Trail Manager. The Mosquito Fire was devastating to many families, our beloved forest, and a good section of the Western States Trail. But with great leadership; strong partnerships with the Tahoe National Forest, Auburn State Recreational Area, and private landowners; generous donations; and most of all an ...

At The Mile 99 Interview, we love strong females who work hard for their communities and tough out some big efforts. Tonight's guest Beth Lang first came on our show for a round table talk about her 2022 Western States 100 experience. We couldn’t get enough of her story telling so we brought her back for a full episode. Join us for her episode and get all of the inside information about what brought her to running, her ascent through the sport and what's next up for her! --- The Mile 99 Intervi...

Canyons by UTMB is back!! Join us as we sit back down with the Epic Endurance Events crew to talk about all things Canyons. The 2023 race had major challenges with the record-breaking snowfall plus relentless winter storms. Through their hard work & dedication the Canyons team and land partners were forced to reroute the course, but don't worry, they came up with awesome alternatives for the 100K and 100M distances. 25K and 50K are still the same. 2023 brings beautiful views of the American Rive...

Join us for this episode where we chat with everyone's favorite trail party ambassador, Brett Ewing. Coming from the Hash House Harriers world, Brett is not only an accomplished ultrarunner but also party master and all around fun guy. You know him from his trusty Trail Junkie hat, beaming smile and laid back demeanor. Brett knows the balance between work and play. We have a lot to talk about from falls to donuts. If you don't know him you will after tonight! Brett Ewing's results https://www....

The Bad Luck Run Club has out done themselves this time. The inaugural Placer Trail Running Fest is finally here. We sat down with race directors Shannon and Ken Krogsrud to get you all the details on what you need to know to crush this great new local race. The inaugural Placer Trail Running Fest is an event unlike any other. Enjoy the most beautiful and runnable trails in all of northern California through the majestic trail system of Hidden Falls Regional Park in Placer County. Choose from th...