Ultrarunning News Network

-Race Results: *McDowell Mountain Frenzy 50 *Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB *California International Marathon -News: *New 200 Mile Race in Utah “Old Ephraim” *Karl Meltzer’s Streak is Broken *Top Western States Entrants *Top Hardrock Entrants -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *The Trail and Ultra Community: How to Find and Benefits of -Final Thoughts of our Farewell Episode -Socials and other credit: Music by CreatorMix.com Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *JFK 50 *Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k *Quad Dipsea *Fat Ox 24 Hour -FKTs: *Trans Bhutan Trail, Mixed Gender Team Supported, Rinzin Dorji, Anna Frost, and Meghan Hicks *Mississippi River Source to Sea, Male Supported, Greg Nance *Joshua Tree Traverse, Female Unsupported, Helen Mino Faukner *Ouachita Trail (OK, AR), Female Self-Supported, Katie Gunvalson -News: *David Horton Inducted into UR Hall of Fame *IAU 50k World Championships Postponed *Charlie Lawrence Going for Sub 6 hr 100k *Western States and Hardrock Lotteries this Weekend -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Best Trail Shoes for us and why -Socials and other credit: Music by CreatorMix.com Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Looking Glass 100k *Across Florida 200 *GPT 200 -FKTs: *Brendan Morgan Runs Across PA *Madison “Peg Leg” Blanden completes border to border calendar year triple crown -News: *Kilian Jornet registered for Western States *UTMB Pacific Trails race cancelled *Ultra-Trail Cape Town 100k preview *JFK 50 preview -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Favorite post long run meal -Socials and other credit: Music by CreatorMix.com Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Tunnel Hill -FKTs: *Robert Santoro’s Run Across Minnesota *Bibbulmun Track FKT, Men’s Unsupported, Cameron Bostock *Project Untamed 100 (NC), Female Supported, Teresa Bowser -News: *Michelino Sunseri pardoned from guilty verdict for cutting a switchback in the Grand Tetons *Three IAU world records ratified *Victoria Negri is making a Hollywood movie “Ultra” which is set around Badwater 135 *Sabrina Stanley on her cancer diagnosis and the sponsor that is sticking by her side -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *When do you see the light at the end of the tunnel in a 100 mile race? -Socials and other credit: Music by CreatorMix.com Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Big’s Backyard World Championships *Javelina 100 *No Business 100 *Ozark 100 *Pinhoti 100 *Rio del Lago 100 -FKTs: *Pinhoti Trail, Female supported, Ashlie Ithurburn -News: *Strava dropped lawsuit against Garmin *Zach Bitter ran 101.5 miles in 11:55 *Reminder: Western States lottery is open for entry until Nov. 21 *Des Linden did an ultrarunner move at the NYC marathon -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): * How to get into cross training or lifting -Socials and other credit: Music by CreatorMix.com Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Triple crown of 200s records for men and women *IAU 24 Hour World Championships *Update on Big’s Backyard Ultra Individual Championships *Mines of Spain 100 *Uwharrie 100 *Diagonale des Fous *Sri Chinmoy 3100 -FKTs: *California Fourteeners, Kilian Jornet, Men’s Supported, Self Powered *Norman’s 13, Kilian Jornet, Men’s Supported *Wildwood Trail, Liam Meirow, Men’s Unsupported -News: *Remi Bonnet sets a VK record *Courtney Dauwalter signs up for another road marathon *Truck show going on in Jamestown, TN same weekend as No Business *A golden ticket race this weekend -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Race format never tried but want to and why -Socials: Music by CreatorMix.com Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Kodiak 100 *Moab 240 *Wolverine State 100 *Canal Corridor 100 -FKTs: *White Mountains 100 (NH), Double 100 (Out and Back), Female (and Overall) Supported, Amber Constant *Bibbulmun Track, Mens Supported (South to North), Aaron Young *Update, Rod Farvard JMT Attempt Ended without FKT -News: *Kilian Korth Triple Crown Winner *Strava Sues Garmin *Saddles 100 Winner & Course Record Holder Just Started Running a Few Months Ago *Big Alta Announces the Addition of a 100k to its Suite of Races *UR Mags Ultrarunning Stats for Sept -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Most Meaningful or Hard-Fought Finish and Why? -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Perpetua Coast 50k *Cuyamaca 100k *Saddles 100 *Oil Creek 100 *Chihuahua by UTMB *DC Peaks 50 *Hennepin 100 -FKTs: *State House to State House (MA to RI), Zack Beavin, Male Supported *Rod Farvard JMT FKT attempt, Northbound, Supported -News: *Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation Project is Complete! *Courtney Dauwalter runs Twin Cities Marathon *Sri Chinmoy 3,100 Update -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *24 Hour Race Strategy -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *World Trail and Mountain Running Championships *The Mammoth 200 *The Bear 100 *Yeti 100 *Spartathlon *Dick Collins Firetrails 50 -FKTs: *Update on Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation Project -News: *Sri Chinmoy 3,100 Update -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Smoothest Race and Why? -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Tor des Geants *Barkley Fall Classic 50k *Mammoth Trail Fest 50k *Grindstone 100 *IMTUF 100 *Mountain Lakes 100 -FKTs: *Jeff Garmire, Appalachian Trail, Self-Supported Men’s + Overall *Lyla “Sugar” Harrod, Appalachian Trail, Self-Supported Female *Update on Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation Project -News: *World Mountain Running Championships Preview *Mammoth 200 Showdown *Jess Mullen joins the 100 x 100 miler club -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Our personal best race performance and why -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Run Rabbit Run 100 and 50 *The Rut 50k *Pine to Palm 100 -FKTs: *Nolan’s 14, David Hedges, Male Supported *Bruce Trail, Jamieson Hatt, Male Unsupported *Norman’s 13, Olivia Amber, Female Supported *PCT Oregon Section, Jessica Pekari, Female Unsupported *Update on Jeff Garmire’s Self-Supported AT FKT *Update on Kilian’s States of Elevation *Update on Nick “Chezwick” Gagnon’s Triple Crown -News: *2025 USATF 50k Road Team Announced *Update on Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Finding trails when traveling -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Wasatch 100 *Mogollon Monster 100 *Superior 100 *Run Woodstock Races *Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic (YUTC) 50k -FKTs: *Robert Santoro, Northeast Orlando Loop via the Cady Way & Orlando Urban Trails, Male Unsupported *Tina Currin, LA Freeway, Female Unsupported *Jane Maus, Grand Teton Modern Route, Female Unsupported *Lexi Jackson, NH 4,000 footers “Self Powered”, Female Unsupported *Update on Jeff Garmire’s Self-Supported AT FKT *Kristian Morgan finishing AT but not setting FKT -News: *Joyline Chepngeno doping sanction *Francesco Puppi accepts his WS Golden Ticket from CCC win *Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation project is underway *Michelino Sunseri guilty verdict in Grand Teton FKT illegal switchback cutting -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Managing soft tissue injuries -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *UTMB Races (OCC, CCC, UTMB) *Tuscazoar 100 -FKTs: *San Francisco Round, Self-Supported, Tyler Morales *Update on Jeff Garmire and his AT FKT attempt *Update on Kristian Morgan and his AT FKT attempt -News: *Sri Chinmoy, Self Transcendence 3,100 is underway *LazCon Update *Great Lakes Endurance sells to Aravaipa -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *When is it ok to abort a training run -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *TDS (UTMB Race) *Midwest States 100 *Continental Divide 50k *East Fork Trail Races *Habanero Trail Races -FKTs: *Dalton Highway (AK), Jenny Hoffman, Female Supported *Update on Liz Derstine and her PCT FKT attempt *Update on Jeff Garmire and his AT FKT attempt *Update on Kristian Morgan and his AT FKT attempt -News: *UTMB Preview and Picks *UTMB Weather and OCC delay / reroute *Oregon Cascade 50 bad AQI and race conditions *Oregon 200 cancelled mid race (5 finished) due to wildfire *Sibusiso Kubheka goes sub 6 hours in a 100k -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Gels (yay or nay) -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Leadville 100 *Headlands 50k *Jigger Johnson *Marquette Trail 50 *Twisted Branch 100k *Squamish 50/50 -FKTs: *Tara Dower, Long Trail, Supported, Overall (still being verified) *Hunter Leininger, Colorado Traverse, Supported (still being verified) *Caroline Himbert, John Muir Trail, Unsupported *Update on Liz Derstine and her PCT FKT attempt *Update on Jeff Garmire and his AT FKT attempt *Update on Kristian Morgan and his AT FKT attempt *Update on Nick “Chezwick” Gagnon and his triple crown of thru hikes -News: *LazCon Update *Tim Olsen is gearing up for Mammoth 200 -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Headphones (yay or nay) -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Eastern States 100 *Wy’east Trailfest *Wyoming Range 100 *Fat Dog 120 *Sierre-Zinal *Swiss Alps 100 *Bigfoot 200 *Pines to Vines 55k -FKTs: *Long Trail, Female Unsupported, Tori “Chewy” Constantine *Colorado Trail, Female Unsupported, E to W Col W, Dena Carr *Colorado Trail, Male Self-Supported, E to W Col W, Jonathan Thomas *Colorado Trail, Male Supported, E to W Col E, Andre Michaud *Liz Derstine, PCT Update *Jeff Garmire, AT Update *Tara Dower starting a Supported Long Trail FKT attempt *Donations for Tara’s Charity: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/longtrailday2025/account/2081536/ *Kristian Morgan, AT Update *Nick “Chezwick” Gagnon, Triple Crown Update -News: *Laz’s Trans Con has resumed *Leadville 100 this weekend *William Spruce 41 straight 100s without a DNF -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Stretching (yay or nay)? -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Canadian Death Race 118k *Angeles Crest 100 *Waldo 100k *Badger Trail Races *Volcanic 50k *Rodeo Valley 50k -FKTs: *Appalachian Trail, Northbound, Female Self-Supported: Sarah Baker *Teton Circumnavigation, Female Unsupported: Annie Myrvang & Sam Diaz *Three Sisters Loop, Female Unsupported: Brittany Haver *CO Trail FKTs still being ratified *Update on Liz Derstine’s Self-Supported PCT Attempt *Jeff Garmire starting a Self-Supported Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt Aug 7th. The link to his Fundraising page for the Trevor Project: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/6530749 -News: *Kilian Jornet announces a new project “The States of Elevation” *Rachel Entrekin win a trail marathon 2 weeks after her High Lonesome victory *Beer mile men’s world record and women’s championship record -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *None this week -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Vermont 100 and 100k *Cascade Crest 100 *High Lonesome 100 *Ouray 100 *Speedgoat 50k *Crazy Mountain 100 *Burning River 100 *Hood Hundred *Minnesota Voyageur 50 *Tushers Mountain 100k -FKTs: *Colorado Trail (W to E, Collegiate West), Female Unsupported, Jessica Pekari *100 Miles of Wilderness in Maine, Male Supported, Xander Keiter *New Hampshire 4000 footers, Self Powered, Male Unsupported, Andrew Drummond *PCT Oregon Section, Female Unsupported, Kaylee Levine *Oregon Coast Trail, Female Self-Supported, Katie Gunvalson *Mike Wardian, Several FKTs in the British Virgin Islands *Update on Liz Derstine’s PCT FKT Attempt -News: *2025 US Mountain and Trail Running Teams announced *Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley both running UTMB this year *Bear 100 moves to a lottery system *John Kelly’s MRI is clear and he is contemplating running Tor de Geants *A guy in Wales does an epic feat for charity to honor his late wife. -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network

-Race Results: *Hardrock 100 *Alpine Glow 100k *Dances with Dirt Devils Lake 50 *Merrill’s Mile 48 hour -FKTs: *Hundred Miles of Wilderness Female Supported *Update on Liz Derstine PCT FKT attempt -News: *Bob Becker 80 yr old finished Badwater 135 *Simon’s top 10 toughest ultras *UT requires a hunting or fishing license for access to Wildlife Management Areas in 4 counties -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Gratitude -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Badwater 135 *Mt. Marathon *Afton Trail Run 50k -FKTs: *Nolans 14 *White Mountains *AT New Hampshire Section Southbound *Update on Liz Derstine PCT FKT attempt -News: *US 24 hour team virtual run fundraiser **Link to fundraiser: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/AnyTown/DaysToGlory *Hardrock preview and picks -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Multi-day races -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Western States 100 *Lavaredo 120k *6 Days in the Dome *Black Hills 100 *Wy’East Wonder *Many on the Genny *Buckeye Trail 50k *Yeti 100 - Washington -FKTs: *Superior Hiking Trail *PCT Bridge of Gods – Timberline (Northbound) *Update Liz Derstine PCT self-supported FKT attempt *John Kelly AT FKT attempt aborted -News: *Cool Western States Finisher Stories -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Recovery -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Broken Arrow *Bighorn 100 *Last Annual Heart of the South *Catamount Ultra 50k *New River Gorge Trail Fest 50k *Summer Spine Race *Mid State Mile *Dead Cow Gully Backyard (World Record) -FKTs: *Female Unsupported Double S.C.A.R. - Jacqueline Howard *Update Liz Derstine PCT self-supported FKT attempt *Nick Fowler PCT FKT attempt aborted *Update John Kelly AT FKT attempt -News: *Senate pulled land sale out of budget bill *Adaptive runner Pierre Borgella racing Marathon Des Sables in Turkey on crutches *Adaptive runner Adam Popp doing Western States *Will Murray and Lin Chen withdraw from Western States -Western States Picks *Cole, Johnny, and Farley make their picks for this stacked field of runners. -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Old Dominion 100 *San Diego 100 *McKenzie River Trail Run 50k *Comrades 89k *Scout Mountain 100 *Huron 100 *Kettle Moraine 100 *Laurel Highlands 70.5 *Tahoe 200 -FKTs: *Michigan Shore to Shore Trail *Liz Derstine PCT attempt underway *Nick Fowler PCT attempt underway *Update on John Kelly AT attempt -News: *Ben Gibbard is running Western States! *Jia-Sheng Shen pulls out of Western States *Ethan Newberry “Ginger Runner” wins an Emmy *AJW releases his annual Western States storylines and predictions article *Ultrarunning Magazine’s ultrarunning stats for May -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *How to handle the night before a big race -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Mohican 100 *Worlds End 100k *Smith Rock Classic *Run Comfy Numb *Yankee Springs *Stevi’s Roost -FKTs: *Georgia Loop – New DRT Route *Update on John Kelly AT attempt *Donate to John Kelly’s Hurricane Helene relief fund: https://linktr.ee/randomforestrunner -News: *Huron 100 needs volunteers this weekend (good cause) *Cole Crosby makes U.S. 24 hour National Team *Women’s and Men’s 48 hour records *Kilian Jornet is looking for a pacer *Katie Schide had a fall *David Roche’s knee injury is better *Jam Jam is behind on training -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Volunteering and giving back -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Zegama *Transylvania 100k *Stumptown Trail Runs 50k *Sugar Badger 50/50 *Granite Peaks 80k -FKTs: *Olympic Discovery Trail *In progress…John Kelly AT attempt -News: *Western States entrants shakeup *Black Canyon rules violations -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *How to pick a race -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Cruel Jewel *Keys 100 *Bishop High Sierra *Born to Run UItras *Massanutten *Ultra Trail Snowdonia *High Lea 100 -FKTs: *Ohio to Erie Trail – Gary Sines *Ozark Trail – Tim Beissinger -News: *Hayden Hawks withdraws from Western States *A lighthouse marathon -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *What to do when shit goes sideways -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Cocodona 250 *Sedona Cayons 125 *Miwok 100k *Quad Rock 50 *Tiger Claw 50k *Tillamook Burn 50 -FKTs: *AZ Trail – Sadie Curry *Grand Canyon R2R2R – Allison Baca -News: *Megan Eckart and Ivan Zaborsky Set 6 day records *New Backyard Ultra record *Man airlifted from Mt. Fuji went back for his phone -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *How to deal with the rain -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Canyons 100, 100k, 50k *Madeira Island Ultra Trail 115k *Mt. Fuji 100 *Skunk Ape 100 *Lake Waramaug Ultras 100k *Zane Grey 50 *Thumb Coast Ultra 50 *Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour -FKTs: *Telescope Peak (Death Valley) -News: *The Chase is now available on YouTube *Golden ticket winners *Des Linden coming to the trails *Cocodona Preview -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *How to deal with the heat -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Knobstone 50 *Rattler Trail Race 50k *Loop the Hooch 50k *Run with the Goats 50k -FKTs: *None this week -News: *Outside article on sleep deprivation *LazCon Update *Canyons 100k Picks -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Forget the PR 50k *Gorge Waterfalls *Lake Sonoma 50 *Mad City Ultras *Leona Divide *Peterson Ridge Rumble 40 *AZ Monster 300 -FKTs: *Te Araroa *Appalachian Trail CT section -News: *Katie Schide signs with On *LazCon update *Bog of Doom *Jack Scott running Cocodona *March stats from UR Mag -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Running at higher altitude -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Umstead 100 *American River 50 *Bull Run Run 50 *The Country Mile 48 hour *Diablo Trails Challenge 50k *Bootlegger 100 *RUFA Moab -FKTs: *Joshua Tree Traverse *Alt R2R2R Grand Canyon *Te Araroa -News: *AZ Monster 300 underway *Premier of “The Chase” *LazCon continues *New 100k by Wonderland Running announced *UR Mag article about most 100 finishes *Forget the PR50k is this weekend -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Pacing (Being a pacer) -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Ohio Backyard Ultra *Iditarod 1,000 (Bike, Foot, Ski) *The Speed Project *Rattlesnake Dick 50k *Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day 50k *Oak Mountain 50k -FKTs: * Tonto Trail (Grand Canyon) – Brittany Haver, unsupported female -News: *Follow Up to Ultrasignup’s Podcast Network *Zander Chase’s iRunFar article “Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?” *John Kelly on Run SingleTrack Pod talking about Barkley and a big upcoming FKT attempt -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Running and Life Balance -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Barkley Marathons *Chianti 120k *Crown King Scramble 50k *Big Alta 50k *Pistol 50k *Badwater Cape Fear 51.4 miler -FKTs: *Cove to Grove -News: *Ultrasignup launches a podcast -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Mental side of taper, night before a race, and during a race -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

Can’t believe Barkley started already! Seems like Laz is getting his revenge as the course is dominating so far. Tune in to get the latest updates on Barkley and other happenings in the ultrarunning world. -Race Results: *Chuckanut 50k *Nine Trails 35 miler *Get Lucky 50/50 *Rabid Raccoon 100 and 100k *Buzzard Day Trail Race 50k *The Cove 50k -FKTs: *Central Park Loops – Male Supported – Hamish Magoffin -News: *Barkley updates *Beer mile world championships location and date announced *Big races coming up this weekend -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Sources of advice for new ultrarunners -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Marin Ultra Challenge (MUC) 50 Mile / 50K *No Man’s 50K *Mesquite Canyon 50 Mile / 50K *Land Between the Lakes 50 Mile / 60K *Prickly Pear 50K *Griffith Park Trail 50K (Spring Edition) -FKTs: *Deanna Doane – Female (and Overall) - Supported - FL Trail *Josue Rodriguez – Male – Unsupported – Pinhoti Trail -News: *Big Names on the entrants list for Chianti 120K *Last year for an iconic 100 miler - P2P *Hans Troyer’s pre-race fumble at WTC 50K *Search & rescue snafu -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Training approach for a 100 miler -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Transgrancanaria *Moab’s Red Hot Ultra *Orcas Island 100 Mile *Hagg Lake 50K *Montara Mountain 50K *Sean O’Brien 100K & 50 mile *Lake Ouachita Trail Vista Trail 100 *Mt. Cheaha 50K *Salmon Falls 50K *Way to Cool 50K *Mississippi Trail 100, 50, & 50K *Monument Valley 50K *Naked Bavarian 40 -FKTs: *Julie Brock, Hume & Hovell Walking Track in Australia *FKT Premier Routes -News: *Costume chick completes 300th marathon or longer distance *Leif Abrahamsen finishes Arctic Spine Race *A Legend in the sport. Charlie Ramsay, passed away -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *GPS watches and navigation Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Tarawera Ultras *Jackpot Ultras *Skunk Ape’s Revenge 60K *Rocks and Roots (#2) 50K *Lake of the Woods 50K *Cabin Fever 50K *FOURmidable 50K -FKTs: *Karel Sabbe, Men’s Supported, Te Araroa (New Zealand) *Joseph Roldan, Men’s Unsupported, Point Reyes Loop (CA) -News: *Costume chick completes 299th ultra at Farmdaze 24 Hour *Hagg Lake Mud Runs postponed *Mathieu Blanchard first to finish 600K Yukon Ultra on foot *Treadmill survival run *Jacob Kiplimo half marathon world record *UR Mag website now posting monthly ultra stats -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Lube Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Black Canyon *Rocky 50 *Algonquin 50K *Coyote Wall Trail Races *Millstone 50K *Running Up For Air -FKTs: *Sara Wegner – Female Unsupported: Pier to Pier (San Diego) *Toton Bertsch – Male Unsupported: Adena Trace (Indiana) *Update on Karel Sabbe’s FKT attempt in NZ -News: *Kaden Coleman youngest person to complete Rocky Mountain Slam *Stine Rex 48 hour treadmill record -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Trekking Poles Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Rocky Raccoon *Uwharrie Mountain Run *Lake Sonoma 100 “Sufferfest” *Arrowhead 135 *Elephant Mountain *Jed Smith -FKTs: *Update on Karel Sabbe’s FKT attempt in NZ -News: *48 hour women’s treadmill record *Results from Strava’s Chipotle Segment Challenge *Black Canyon Preview -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Nutrition Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: *Fort Ord 50 mile and 50K *Mountain Mist 50K *Arches Ultra *La Cuesta Ranch Trail Run *H9 Fierce Dragon *Arc of Attrition -FKTs: *Carol Morgan, Overall and Women’s Supported FKT on the Wainwrights 214 Winter Round -News: *Karel Sabbe is currently doing an FKT attempt on the Te-Araroa Trail in New Zealand *New 200 miler this year at the Mammoth Trail Fest *Marathon in Russia with temps as low as -58 degrees F *Deo Kato runs from Cape Town South Africa to London England *New world record of running a 50K per day is set and still in progress *Hans Troyer signs with Altra and is going to be running Black Canyon this year *The Strava Chipotle Segment Challenge in Tempe is an epic battle between Jamil and Kevin with only a few days left to go! -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): Lighting for Night Running Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: HURT 100, Coldwater Rumble, Long Haul 100, Tsali Ultra 50K, Dark Anchor, and Swamp Stomper -FKTs: **Shaun Burke, male self-supported, Death Valley Rim-to-Rim-to Rim **Matthew Matta, male unsupported, Oahu Circumnavigation -News: **U.S. half marathon rcord but controversial finish **UR Mag’s top 3 ultrarunners of the world in 2024 **FreeTrail top 10 trail runners of the year **The Chipotle Strava segment challenge -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): Carrying Water Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Race Results: Bandera, Winter Spine Race, Avalon Benefit, No Hands 50K, Frozen Gnome 50K, Lost in Miami 18 hour, and The Guv’nor Frozen 50 -FKT: Yoseph Levin, Male Unsupported: Five Sisters Loop (NY) -News: UR Mag Top 10 Ultrarunners of the Year Zach Bitter leaves Altra -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): Blister Prevention and Control Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

-Announcements: Updated format (3Ts), Fires in LA, and Forget the PR 50K registration date -Race Results: Woodside Ramble (Winter), Charleston 100, Yankee Springs (Winter), and Across the Years -FKTs: Allison Powell = Uwharrie Trail Unsupported Female, Additional recent FKTs on familiar routes, 2024 FKTs of the Year -News: Keep Trail Running Weird Award Winners, Guiness World Record for Marathons, Record for amount of 100s in a year, Josh Sisson’s article, John Kelly getting ready for Winter Spine Race -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): When is the right time to step up to a new distance? Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

As the year comes to an end we look back at all the fun headlines and even some drama that we talked about over the last year. This recap episode was a lot of fun. Good to have a reminder about all the excitement that comes along with this crazy sport that we love. Hoping 2025 brings us a fun year of ultrarunning. We wish all our listeners, viewers, friends, and families a great holiday and we will see you all in the New Year!

It’s UNN’s one year anniversary party! We can’t believe that a whole year has passed since we started this thing. It’s been a lot of fun. After reflecting on the year we dive into race results from Hellgate, Desert Solstice, Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, and the Hunter S. Thompson Fear & Loathing 50 mile / 50K. We talk about the success they had at the fund raiser for Hurricane Helene relief at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival. Trail runner Tina Lewis was arrested in India for carrying a GPS device. We deep dive into AJWs year in ultrarunning awards. Then we close the show out by going over the 2024 finalists for ultrasignup’s keep trail running weird awards. Voting for Ultrasignup’s Keep Trail Running Weird Awards: https://news.ultrasignup.com/keep-trail-running-weird-finalists-2024/ Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

Tune in to hear our recap of the Western States and Hardrock lotteries along with notable runners who will be on the starting lines in 2025. We go over race results from McDowell Mountain Frenzy, Brazos Bend, Hitchcock Experience, The TN Mile, Ray Miller 50/50, and the Festivus 50 Miler. We talk about the female owned race company in Charleston, SC called Palmetto Ultras. A few notable FKTs were set recently including the women’s FKT on the mt. Tam Hill Climb and also the unsupported men’s FKT on the Mason-Dixon Trail (DE, MD, PA). Tara Dower signs what may be a record breaking sponsorship deal with Altra. AJW is starting a legendary aid station series of articles on iRunFar and the public can submit nominations. Aravaipa continues to grow and has expanded into SoCal for 2025. Finally, voting begins on Dec. 17th for Ultrasignup’s Keep Trail Running Weird Awards! “Just One Mile” Documentary on the Mid State Mile (I believe you can watch on Apple TV or purchase on Amazon: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/just-one-mile/umc.cmc.2n0ufshaco4s2xr2t0zv7a7gf FreeTrail Video of Anna Gibson Mt. Tam FKT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfrAA_Fdp4 Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

Check out our first live episode with returning guest Chas Adams! It was fun to interact with our UNN fam while recording the show. We start off with Johnny’s shoe review of the Flux road shoes. Then we talk about the women’s and men’s records falling at JFK 50 miler, a race that’s steep with tradition. We go over results from Dinosaur Valley Endurance Runs, Ultra Trail Cape Town 100K, Fat Ox USATF 24 Hour National Championships, a UTMB race at Snowy Mountains National Park in Australia, and the Quad Dipsea. Camille Herron broke her own 24 hour American track record while competing in the Soochow Track Invitational in Taipei. Then we dive into a serious discussion about the upcoming Western States and Hardrock lotteries. We close the show out talking about Mike Morton getting into the Ultrarunning Hall of Fame! Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Josh Sisson! Josh is a blind runner who has started running ultras this year and just completed his first 50 miler at Tunnel Hill. We also talk about Georgia Porter's impressive FKT on the AZ Trail. Then we dive into race results from Mt. Tam 50K, Looking Glass 100K, Dead Horse Ultra, and the Wild Hare Race. We also discuss Christof Teuscher's incredible FKT of 6 Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rims. Then we close the show out with Connie Gardner's well deserved induction into the Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

Exciting episode today, tune in to hear some great conversations! Our only listener in Rhode Island, Cole Crosby, also happens to be a really cool guy and a super fast runner. We have him on the show to talk about what he's been up to in the world of ultrarunning and what his future plans are. We go over race results from Pinhoti 100 which we somehow missed talking about on the last episode. Then we discuss the incredible thing that happened at Tunnel Hill this year, Courtney Olsen set a women's 50 mile world record!!! We go over the results from the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB 100 mile and 100K, U.S. runners did pretty well there! We cover Fuzzy Fandango 50K which has turned into a fall classic of sorts at the Mohican State Forest, the gem of Ohio trail running. A new self supported and overall FKT was set on the AZ Trail. Some sort of record was set by two Americans who did a sub 24 hour 100 miler in Antarctica. We end the show talking about Aravaipa taking over the Endurance Race Series in Colorado and all the great things that Jamil and the crew have done for ultrarunning in the U.S. Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]

Join us to hear about the funny shape that a Welsh runner drew on foot for his Strava map, over 75 tough miles, to raise awareness about men’s health! We have some follow up to the last episode about a record that was set at Bigs Backyard. We dive into the history of the oldest ultra in the U.S…the JFK 50. We have race results from Rio Del Lago, Mountain Masochist, 50K.U.M., and Conquer the Castle Trail Race. We discuss Mike McKnight’s attempt at the AZ Trail FKT which fell short. We also discuss a new FKT that was set on the Continental Divide Trail. We talk about Matt Choi getting banned from running future NYC marathons, tune in to find out why. Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: [email protected]