Billy Yang Podcast

Today I sit down with Jamil Coury - race director of Aravaipa Running, a Salomon athlete, a restauranteur and content creator. We chat over his growing up in Phoenix, how he found ultrarunning, how being a father shifted his priorities, some of the pressures and pitfalls of being a content creator...and much more! We also have a phone chat with Zach Bitter about being a fat-adapted athlete and I end the show with a few words about Nathan Sexton who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer. :: The Year the Barkley Won https://youtu.be/dRpEE-82bWc :: Chasing Walmsley https://youtu.be/T_rDA-7E_ys :: Alexis Berg's Barkley Film https://bit.ly/2I6UF4B :: Desert Solstice https://youtu.be/gcD9Jo_FAVI :: "Fight Like Nate" https://youtu.be/BHyJe1GQ3ns ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

First show of 2019 where the host Billy Yang chats direct and on-air with the audience about goal setting, big races and answering questions. Among the topics covered: training for a race at altitude, Western States 100, coming back from injury, racing in Wales and much more. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Chris and Alicia Vargo's journeys before their paths converged in Flagstaff were filled with pain and heart break. For Chris, it was a past riddled with addiction and health complications. And for Alicia (formerly Craig/Shay) - an ideal marriage and optimism for the future took a turn one fateful morning at the 2007 Olympic Marathon Trials when her husband at the time, Ryan Shay collapsed and died early in the race. Hear their tales from the past and how they found love and happiness in the wake of tragedy and loss. :: Shay Hostel https://youtu.be/3vRGuKQctmw :: "6 Gifts" https://vimeo.com/ondemand/6gifts/291391549 :: Alicia Shay Coaching http://www.aliciashaycoaching.com/ :: "Pure Heart" by Runners World https://bit.ly/2UXGbLq ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Andy Jones-Wilkins a multiple top 10 Western States 100 finisher sat down with me this past June to talk about his love of that iconic race, overtraining and burnout symptoms that have plagued some in this sport and a host of other topics. :: AJW's Western States Speech https://youtu.be/ocTauMGJD-Y :: CTS Coaching Service https://bit.ly/2QAg3a9 :: iRunFar Taproom https://bit.ly/2RJfjww ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Timothy Olson, the two-time Western States 100 champion sat down with me in Boulder, CO to talk all about his history in the sport, overcoming a drug-fueled past, dealing with overtraining and much more. :: The Olson's Love Story https://bit.ly/2ySOVs6 :: Run Mindful Retreats https://adventuremindful.com/ :: Munchies https://youtu.be/96VZFklUM_Q :: The Unknown https://youtu.be/d7iwV1vr5_8 :: 2012 WS: https://youtu.be/t5Peu1GkCg0 :: 2013 WS: https://youtu.be/6Xwe2Hx3Y4c :: 2018 UTMB https://youtu.be/IKFQyFdVNKw :: Curiosity https://youtu.be/GNWkehVuO84 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Sitting down with the incomparable Courtney Dauwalter, winner of the latest Tahoe 200 Mile Race - almost winning outright. She was the runner-up 2017 Ultrarunner of the Year, the 2018 Western States champion, has the 24 hour American record for running around a track (155 miles) and so much more on her list of accolades. :: Meeting Courtney at SOB100K https://bit.ly/2DAepjt :: Courtney on Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/V8DfjXnIk6c :: 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: https://youtu.be/gz4G31LGyog :: Clear Care (do NOT buy this) https://amzn.to/2QZ0tlH ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

My conversation with ultrarunner YiOu Wang after her 10-month trip around the world and the stories and perspective she gained as a result. :: YiOu on ESPNw https://es.pn/2DiU7uM :: Louis CK on Airplanes https://youtu.be/zbCoe3vIskA?t=233 :: Where's YiOu? https://wheresyiou.com/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

My live conversation with UTMB elite runners Tim Tollefson and Zach Miller from Chamonix. A shakeout run and breakfast/live podcast hosted by BUFF and GU where we discuss the race and much more. :: "ZACH | Trailer" https://youtu.be/Q9UV9Ji4yxM :: "MONT BLANC" https://youtu.be/wUpRzyUrrlw :: "Miller vs. Hawks" https://youtu.be/7DCR03UDggA ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

My conversation with Rob Krar: a deep dive into his struggles with mental health and depression, stories from coming up in the sport of ultrarunning and much, much more. :: "Depressions" https://vimeo.com/105194950 :: Rob Krar Camp https://robkrar.com/camps/ :: Rob Krar on Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/4658463 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

My conversation with Dean Leslie: filmmaker/cinematographer best known for his work with Salomon/Red Bull. We chat all about how he got started and the creative process. :: Wandering Fever http://www.wanderingfever.com/ :: "Trail Dog" https://youtu.be/05sUhlxFBk0 :: "Out in the Sierra" https://youtu.be/vRmNROEZvMQ :: "The Ultimate Fan" https://youtu.be/OF8ZdwpnTLQ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

In a phone conversation, I chat with mountain athlete Joe Grant about his recent unsupported FKT at the Nolan's 14. Hear the play by play of his journey and other mountain adventures. :: Black Diamond Nolan's Write Up https://bit.ly/2JbhMec :: The Cougar at Wonderland https://bit.ly/2m9o7Oq :: Other Writings http://alpine-works.com/footnotes/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Hear what happens when a mountain obsessed couple decides to make full-time mountain life possible in the outskirts of LA basin, in a cabin at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Also how ultrarunning and pregnancy mix ...and more! :: "The Choice" by Katie Grossman https://www.trailsisters.net/2018/01/18/the-choice/ :: Dominic's UTMB Proposal http://www.dominicgrossman.com/2015/09/utmb-170k.html :: Dominic's 2013 AC100 Race https://youtu.be/aUPwfG5Q9zo :: Katie's Blog http://breakingexcellent.blogspot.com/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

In the wake of Jim Walmsley's course record win at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, we talk to both he and former course record holder Timothy Olson via phone about their respective record breaking days ...and more! :: Jim's WS Finish https://youtu.be/AuaTibLXHSo :: Timothy's WS Day https://youtu.be/t5Peu1GkCg0 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Zach Miller, a professional ultramarathoner and The North Face athlete joins me today to talk about his upbringing, what drives his engine, life at 10,000 feet living at Barr Camp ...and more! :: MONT BLANC https://youtu.be/wUpRzyUrrlw :: Zach Chasing Dakota https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4imH_5fjT0&feature=youtu.be&t=6493 :: Zach at Penyalagosa/Trail Championship https://youtu.be/cQqx7VmsbuE ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Christopher McDougall, journalist and author of the best-selling book "Born to Run" that sparked a movement in minimalist running joins me to speak candidly about the both the popularity and early struggles of the book, the latest news on the movie, his next projects ...and more! :: The Daily Show Interview http://www.cc.com/video-clips/re7vx8/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-christopher-mcdougall :: Christopher McDougall's Website http://www.chrismcdougall.com/ :: Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisMcDougall ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Clare Gallagher, an accomplished ultrarunner and outdoor activist joins me to speak candidly about life prior to ultrarunning, outdoor activism, some of her memorable races in her relatively short time as a trail runner ...and more! :: Clare Gallagher's Website https://claregallagherruns.wordpress.com/ :: "Messengers" https://vimeo.com/253329792 :: "Changing Course" https://youtu.be/IdeaKaG92MY :: "Lunch with Clare Gallagher" https://youtu.be/aGBFLM4hPfg ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Scott Jurek, arguably the greatest American male ultrarunner of all time joins me on the show today to talk all things "North" - his through hike on the famed Appalachian Trail, his career in ultrarunning, Dean Karnazes, "Born to Run"...and more! :: Scott Jurek's website http://www.scottjurek.com/ :: Scott at the finish of the AT https://youtu.be/Vog3AjgzQLY :: Scott Jurek/Jim Walmsley https://www.instagram.com/p/BHI218sgNZ4/ :: Distance of Truth trailer https://youtu.be/5o20UMt_6hw ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

If there is one throughline in the arc of 33-year old Guillaume Calmettes' life is that his pursuits are not done at half-speed. From his former life as a skydiver to his academic achievements to his now ultrarunning career, Guillaume has always sought to live out his potential in all endeavors. His greatest challenge awaits as he gets ready to toe the line at the infamous Barkley Marathon. :: Katie Grossman's Ultrarunning Magazine article on Big Dog: https://ultrarunning.com/featured/one-more-hour-guillaume-calmettes-245-832-miles-at-big-dog-backyard-ultra/ :: Big Dog Ultra Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1246374847 :: Last Big Barkley Workout on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1445828953 :: Guillaume's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcalmettes/ :: Girlfriend Pauline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauline_baking/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

From international male model to a professional ultrarunner: Michele Graglia seemingly had it all. A glitzy lifestyle of modeling, surrounded by beautiful people, drugs and alcohol...until one day coming to the realization that he was empty inside lacking purpose and connection. After discovering Dean Karnazes' book "Ultramarathon Man", Michele finally found his purpose in the world, running 100+ mile events from the Yukon to Death Valley. Listen as he shares his very unique journey from his humble beginnings in Italy to becoming a highly sought after model to now running long distances all over the world. + My Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/BillyYang + Michele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeygraglia/ + Keys 100: https://youtu.be/QWhjqT02DPk + Michele's LA to Vegas Run: https://youtu.be/zZNDECDP2b4 _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

Join in on this conversation with Ann Trason, one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. A 14-time winner at the historic Western States 100 who has also won Comrades Marathon twice, and still own's the women's course record at the Leadville 100. Featured in the bestselling book "Born to Run", Ann discusses some of her recent travels, how she's managed to remain a participant in the sport despite various injury and illness, and her thoughts on how she was depicted in the now famous running book. > My Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/BillyYang > 15 Hours: https://youtu.be/ZszWslBd6qA > 2013 WS Veteran Panel: https://youtu.be/eluvq_hnyws?t=495 _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

What happens when health conscious guys with tech and investment banking backgrounds decide to come to together to form a business? Why a vegan fast food restaurant of course! Today we sit down with TK Pillan, an entrepreneur with a tech background who decided to fill a need by providing delicious, convenient, vegan dishes by opening Veggie Grill. Follow his journey from his dot com days to restauranteur and now as VC at Power Plant Ventures. > Veggie Grill: https://www.veggiegrill.com/ > "Mad Cow" Video Spot: https://vimeo.com/32795478 _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

Topher Gaylord is many things: a storyteller, an avid traveler, a successful business man in the outdoor space and an incredible athlete in his own right. We discuss how he broke into the outdoor space, how his friendship with the "Ultramarathon Man" Dean Karnazes influenced his decision to become a distance runner and some of his keys to living a fruitful and empowered life. >Topher Gaylord on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgaylord/ _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

Rory Bosio is a mountain athlete for The North Face, specifically a mountain-ultra-trail runner from the Tahoe area in Northern California. She also spends her time as a Pediatric ICU nurse when she's not in the mountains or traveling somewhere for an international race. She was featured in a reality show called "Boundless" for the Esquire Network. >"Curiosity": https://youtu.be/GNWkehVuO84 >Rory Bosio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorybosio/ >"Boundless" clip: https://youtu.be/E9Rp-Gx6SG8 _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

Jean-Paul "Mufasa" Bosnoyan (previously fighting under "Lebosnoyani") is a rising young talent in Mixed Martial Arts circles. Although only 18-years old, he has many years of MMA experience thanks to his father's early and continuous tutelage. At 6-0 so far in his amateur experience, he hopes to take professional MMA by storm one day. >Jean-Paul's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mufasamma/ >Elijah Larkin Fight: https://youtu.be/DnWbRkHrcAs >Jean-Paul as an 11-Year Old: https://youtu.be/055WS8ds6jA >Jean-Paul MMA: https://youtu.be/CUBuRdoginw _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

Mark Gainey, the co-founder and chairman for Strava, Inc. joins me to discuss his journey into becoming a successful entrepreneur and the unfortunate personal events that pushed him to reevaluate his perspective on career and life. >Strava: https://www.strava.com/ >Winning Just By Starting: https://youtu.be/CJFoixp0EmE _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

In this episode, Olympian and Western States winner Magdalena Boulet shares her incredible story about being a Polish immigrant, running for the United States in the Olympics, becoming an American Citizen on September 11th and much more. >Life In A Day: https://youtu.be/kYgcTJBLwsU >15 Hours: https://youtu.be/65t6HHk-zec >Olympic Trials: https://youtu.be/1RMznvCQGo8 >David Torrence: https://youtu.be/shBhEFHUqos _____ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

Tim Tollefson based out of Mammoth Lakes, CA stumbled into the mountain ultra trail scene in 2014 after a couple of frustrating years on the road marathon circuit and hasn't looked back since. His ever growing resume includes many top ultra finishes including being the top American at the past two UTMB's. During our discussion we talk: > story of Nike Trail Team > the business side of being a professional mountain athlete > losing his friend Gabe Proctor to depression > ...and much much more Mont Blanc: https://youtu.be/wUpRzyUrrlw _______ Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod

First episode! Pleased to announce the Billy Yang Podcast and bring on ultrarunner and mountain athlete, Anton Krupicka out of Boulder, CO. We have an in-depth conversation on: >How running injuries have opened up other sports and activities >Racing with Kilian Jornet >Where he is with running >The "bromance" with Joe Grant >The overblown romanticism of "van life" >Nolan's 14 attempt ...and much, much more. Delighted and pleased to have Anton on as my first guest and to you for lending me your ear(s). Long's Peak Triathlon: https://youtu.be/s4qEbfP2Zgs Grand Traverse with Kilian: https://youtu.be/Z_Z1-smRsoU 15 Hours with Anton: https://youtu.be/GxvenwE6qGg ______ In Gratitude, Billy Yang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast Twitter.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod