Ultrarunning
Charlie Engle on Running the Sahara
Ever heard an introduction to a talk that was longer than the talk itself? It usually happens when the the emcee can’t quite come up with the right adjectives to sufficiently explain the speaker’s accomplishments. That could easily happen with today’s podcast. But suffice it to say our guest has run across the Sahara—more than 4,500 miles in six countries in 111 days. He’s run across America, and he’ll soon tackle a new challenge. He’s Charlie Engle.
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The Endurance Planet Hour
On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we go in search of answers to the questions, “Why do we do this? Will it help us live longer? Is it good for us?” Guests include: 24-year-old Nick Budzyn—who is running for seventeen consecutive hours on a treadmill today, and Coach Ryan Ross—who has pushed his limits and found a balance.
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In Pursuit of the Badwater Cup: An Interview with Jarom Thurston
When your goal is to complete a series of 135-mile races, things can and do go wrong. Veteran ultrarunner Jarom Thurston knows this. But he also believes that DNF stands for “did nothing fatal” as opposed to “did not finish.” Today on Endurance Planet Thurston tells us he’s not close to being finished.
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Fire and Ice: A Race to Be Remembered
Every sport has a particular story that gets told and told again because what happened was so remarkable that no one wants to leave it in the past. It’s so good it becomes a fabric of the sport itself. In ultramarathoning, it’s the 1995 Western States 100 which produced the closest 1-2-3 finish in any 100-miler in history. It was a race that was held in weather conditions that were so oppressive—snow and 100-plus degree temperatures—it almost sounds impossible now. Today on Endurance Planet, we talk with the winner of that race—legendary ultramarathoner Tim Twietmeyer—who 15 years later can still remember it in vivid detail.
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The Endurance Planet Hour
On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we hear from a neuroscientist who is also an ultra-runner. He talks about the use of exercise as a treatment for depression and dementia. We also hear from a man you’ll find on Green Mountain every day—the incomparable Tony Krupicka.
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Marathon & Beyond Monday: Confessions of an Ultra Marathon Skeptic—2-1-2010
Today on Endurance Planet we’re introducing a new segment in conjunction with our new web page. The segment is called “Marathon & Beyond Mondays.” It’s a recorded version of an editor’s choice from the popular magazine Marathon & Beyond. Think of it as a “best of” edition of M&B. We think you’ll find these stories will provide insightful entertainment as you train. Today’s editor’s choice is from Jason Friedman, M.D. and is entitled “Confessions of an Ultramarathon Skeptic. Are They Truly Athletes? Or Are They Just Crazies?”
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The Endurance Planet Hour—1-26-2010
This week on the Endurance Planet Hour e hear from two-time defending Badwater Ultramarathon champion Jamie Donaldson about her training, mindset, and goals. Dr. Mark Klion takes your questions about injury prevention and rehabilitation. And Koach Karl gives us a sneak peak at Endurance Planet’s upcoming workshop for would-be 50k runners.
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Becoming an Ultramarathoner: An Endurance Planet Workshop
You’ve read about ultramarathoning. You’ve heard the stories about ultramarathoning. Perhaps you or some of your friends have given it a try with varying degrees of success. Well, now it’s time to learn how to succesfully complete an ultramarathon: a 50k.
Endurance coach Karl Keltner Planet invites you to join host Kevin Patrick for an informative [...]
The Endurance Planet Hour—1-19-2010
On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we talk with the director of Bicycle Dreams, The Race Across America, Stephen Auerbach. This is a movie about men and women who push their bodies to the limit on a daunting, 3,000-mile odyssey. We’ll also talk with adventure racer Brian Schmitz who recently returned from the Abu Dhabi [...]
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The Endurance Planet Hour—1-05-2009
On this week’s Endurance Planet Hour we hear from up-and-coming ultramarathoner Devon Crosby-Helms who has won the Vermont 100, JFK 50, Goretex TransRockies and now has her eyes set on Western States. (As you can tell by the photo, she’s also a Ninja!) We also check in with professional triathlete Heath Thurston, and Bad Ben [...]
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