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Whether you are dabbling with the idea of running your first ultra or wanting to figure out how you can push farther than you ever have before, we are here to help you put that plan together. Join ultra runners, Steve and Jeff, as we interview people that are just like you, all with the goal of helping you answer the question, "what does it take?"
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Episode 30: Luke Vidal - Anything is possible. Luke ran the Cowboy 200 with an average of 40 miles / week in training. And won.
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1:13:18Luke has been only participating in ultras since 2023, heck his first marathon was in 2022. But despite being relatively new to the sport, Luke has achieved a ton of success, completing over 40 races since 2023, including five 100Ks, seven 100-milers, and even winning the Cowboy 200. In this episode, Luke shares his background, training regimen, an…
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Episode 29: Cal Cranenburgh - What if everyone you meet during an ultra becomes your new best friend? Cal takes on the Kodiak 100.
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57:50If you have ever met Cal, then you are, by default, one of his friends. Cal goes out of his way to meet anyone and everyone, and as his granddad taught him. That could be your best friend walking by, so stop and say hi.On this episode of the Blueprint to Ultra podcast, we talk to Cal about his early experience at his first 50k and then what it take…
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Episode 28: Tim Vail - Running to keep the demons at bay in the beginning to putting down serious miles at ultras.
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1:12:57Despite only starting his ultra running journey in 2023, our guest on the show, Tim Vail, has put together an impressive resume in a short time. Getting into running as a way to combat the pull of addiction, Tim, fell in love with running. In addition to multiple 50ks and 50m races, Tim has run the Mogollon Monster 100 twice, Ouray 100, Across the …
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Episode 27: Caleb Baity - One of 20 finishers at the 2025 Barkley Fall Classic. Listen to hear how Caleb trained to get ready.
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1:17:18In this episode of the Blueprint Ultra Podcast, we sit down with Caleb Baity to talk about his journey into ultra running and what it took to be one of only 20 finishers of the Barkley Fall Classic this year. We also look to his next race, the Beast of the East 100, which he DNFed after being in first place through 75 miles back in 2023 and his pla…
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Episode 26: Tonya Olson - You want to run ultras? You need to learn everything you can about your feet.
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1:38:03On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Tonya Olson who is the co-author of the book Fixing Your Feet. We talk how to prepare your feet before a race, caring for your feet during a race, and also some post race tips. The show is packed with content and we think that knowing how to take care of your feet is one of those important tools in the too…
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Episode 25: Adam Wolf - The Rocky Mountain Slam series. 4 - 100 mile races in 4 months. Sounds easy, right? Right?
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1:01:51If we told you that the guest on this episode has run the Scout Mountain 100 and then the Bighorn 100 two weeks later. And, at the time of this recording was preparing to run the Wasatch 100, just two months after Bighorn, AND three weeks after Wasatch will be running the Bear 100, what would you say? If you are like us, we are just blown away by t…
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Episode 24: Liz Clarke - No crew. No worries. 2nd place finisher at the Angeles Crest 100.
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1:13:14On this episode of the podcast, Liz Clarke joins us fresh off her 2nd place finish at the Angeles Crest 100. Liz shares her insights on trianing, overcoming challenges and the role of her faith and sobriety have played in her ultra running journey. Learn how to prepare for high-altitude races, manage nutrition and how she stays resilient even in he…
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Episode 23: Bob Becker - Age is just a number. The oldest finisher of the Badwater 135 at the age of 80.
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1:13:47Starting with his first ultra, the Marathon des Sables at the age of 60, Bob Becker has become a running legend as the oldest runner to finish the Badwater 135. With stories of overcoming challenges like battling extreme heat in Death Valley and dealing with a severe forward lean due to a back issue, Bob’s experiences serve as a treasure trove of i…
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Episode 22: Anne Tisdell - Adjusting for altitude, nutrition, RPE and mind body awareness. And that is the tip of the iceberg
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1:18:30Joining Steve and Jeff on the show this week is Anne Tisdell, a CTS Ultra running coach with an impressive resume including multiple 100+ mile races. This episode touches on a variety of topics as Anne brings her experiences at Ouray 100, Moab 240, Arizona 300 and other races along with her knowledge as a running coach. We discuss races at altitude…
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Episode 21: Steve and Jeff - In the hot seat
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1:16:22In this episode, Steve and Jeff swap their roles to be on the receiving end of the questions, with Brooklyn taking the helm as host. Steve and Jeff open up about their journeys into ultra running, discussing personal challenges and achievements that have defined their paths. From the mental strategies needed to tackle long distances to the logistic…
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Episode 20: Katti Jackson - Under the radar. Not for much longer.
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1:05:37Katti Jackson has only been running ultras since September 2022. In her debut 100 miler, she ran, and won the Grindstone 100 in 2024 and gained automatic entry into UTMB. Join us as we talk through her early days, her experiences at Grindstone, the Georgia Death Race, and how she is preparing for UTMB this August. We believe that she won't be under…
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Episode 19: Kelly Thrush - Resilience & Redemption: The Inspiring Story of Kelly Thrush
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1:15:10Kelly Thrush shares his incredible journey from battling alcohol addiction and undergoing a life-saving liver transplant to completing the Arizona 300. Kelly's story proves to us that we all have more in us than we think we do. We can all accomplish amazing things, despite the odds being stacked against us. Whether you're a runner or not, Kelly's s…
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Episode 18: Troy Rasmussen - Do you have what it takes to keep going when everything falls apart in your 100 miler?
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1:21:55In this episode, Steve and Jeff catch up with Troy Rasmussen. Troy shares his early days of disliking running to tackling a few challenging ultras including his first experience at a 50k where he met Jeff and then most recently to his race at Massanutten 100. The Massanutten 100 has over 18,500 feet of elevation and Troy got everything he wanted ou…
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Episode 17: Dave Stinchfield - Want to run ultras but also keep your job, your family, and enjoy things outside of running too? Then this is the episode for you.
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1:20:18On today's show, we dig into the world of races that are 200+ miles, with our guest who like many of us, works a full time job, has a family, and has outside of running that he enjoys spending time doing. He has run a ton of ultras and started with 50ks for a couple of years before finding the races that are longer than 200 miles. Dave Stinchfield …
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Episode 16: Katie Jenkins - Sometimes cardio isn't unhealthy.
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1:23:33On this episode of Blueprint to Ultra, Steve and Jeff hang out with Katie Jenkins who shares her journey from battling an eating disorder and alcoholism to finding solace and strength in ultra running. From starting out with a view that cardio is unhealthy due to having struggled with an eating disorder, Katie eventually falls in love with running …
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Episode 15: Todd Pollock - On a journey from running the Boston Marathon to taking on the Sedona 125. Get outside.
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1:07:36Todd was like many of us. A road runner with dreams to run a race like the Boston Marathon. He eventually reached that goal, but along the way he fell in love with ultra running starting with a trip out to the Grand Canyon. Since then, Todd has been in the ultra running world and is now about to take on the Sedona 125, which is part of the Cocodona…
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Episode 14: Rachel Entrekin - Reigning champ talking all things Cocodona 250.
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1:22:31On this episode we had the opportunity to talk to the 2024 winner of Cocodona 250. We chatted about last year's race and of course her goals for this year when she aims to defend her title in just a few weeks against a stacked field. Stick around to the end for a relatable point on how the three of us recover immediately after a race. We think you …
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Episode 13: John Ruemker - How do you train the mind for running ultras and tackling the Umstead 100!
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1:25:07On this week's episode Jeff and Steve interview ultra runner John Ruemker who shares his journey in ultra running. John is a student of the sport and has learned the discipline of practicing mindfulness and fine tuning his race nutrition for the Umstead 100. We dig into the power of mindset in ultra running, offering practical tips on mindfulness, …
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Episode 12: Matt Munro - Crushing limits. Matt's path to the Bigfoot 200.
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1:16:05In this episode, we dive into the inspirational journey of Matt Monroe, the youngest finisher of the Sulphur Springs 100 mile race at 19, and a Bigfoot 200 finisher at 20. From discovering running during the pandemic to taking on ultra races, Matt shares the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons he learned along the way. We talk about his training, t…
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Episode 11: Cody Bradley - Run with purpose. We all have reasons we run. Some of us run for fun, for health, others to live.
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1:24:02In this episode of the 'Blueprint to Ultra' podcast, hosts Steve Epifano and Jeff Winchester interview Cody Bradley, an ultra runner and mental health advocate. Cody shares his experiences completing various ultra marathons, including the Harding Hustle 50K and a 24-hour race. He opens up about his journey with mental illness, the role running has …
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Episode 10: Jill Wilkins - A story of redemption, strength and a tenacious desire to just not quit.
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1:16:38In this episode of the Blueprint to Ultra Podcast, we sit down with ultra runner Jill Wilkins. Jill shares her experiences, from the challenges of celiac disease and eating disorders in her youth to facing and overcoming a devastating injury at the Wasatch 100 in 2021. After recovering from that injury, Jill returned for the Wasatch 100 in 2024 for…
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Episode 9: Angus Robertson - Perseverance and Triumph. Angus's Journey to Completing 100 Miles.
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1:03:22When Angus paced his friend back in 2022 at Western States 100, he knew that one day he wanted to complete a 100 mile race. In 2024, he set out to do just that. Angus shares his journey of conquering his first 100 mile race, Despite facing significant physical and mental challenges, including dealing with ulcerative colitis and emergency surgeries,…
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Episode 8: Sierra Degroff - Shooters shoot, and when they call their shot, we should all take notice
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1:07:51On this episode of Blueprint to Ultra we catch up with Sierra Degroff. Sierra has been running since the 7th grade, as a track runner, joined the cross country team in high school, and go into ultra running post college. One thing to know about Sierra. She is fast. She has a sub 1:30 1/2 marathon PR, and a sub 3:00 hour marathon PR. Her fastest 100…
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Episode 7: Rob Sembiante - The crew chief, running 100 miles in Antartica, and voluntary hardships.
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1:12:49On this episode of the Blueprint to Ultra Podcast we get to know everyone's favorite Crew Chief from helping Paul Johnson complete the transcontinent run and Matt Johnson's transtexas run. We talk about what it takes to lead a crew in these types of multi day events and how to treat every day as Day 1. But, Rob is also an accomplished ultra runner …
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Episode 6: Ryan Head - Conquering the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100. The power of self belief.
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1:08:45In this episode of the Blueprint to Ultra Podcast, Ryan shares his journey from dealing with serious knee injuries to completing the Wasatch 100 and Bear 100, back-to-back 100-mile races just three weeks apart. Whether you're interested in training tips, race experiences, or overcoming personal limitations, this episode is packed with insights that…
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Episode 5: Rachel Bambrick - Breaking Barriers in Ultra Running
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1:13:52In this episode, we welcome ultra runner and community advocate Rachel Bambrick. Rachel shares her inspiring journey from a non-runner to completing grueling races like the Divide 200, Cocodona 250 and Javelina Jundred. Listen as she discusses the challenges and triumphs of ultra running, her passion for building inclusive communities with Women in…
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Episode 4: Chad Bruce - Putting the pieces of the puzzle together.
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1:27:20In this episode, we interview ultra runner Chad Bruce. Chad's story shows you what is possible with discipline and striving to improve 1% all the time. We take a look at some of the accessories that will help set you apart on your ultra running journey, like strength training, nutrition, hydration, and understanding sodium needs. Chad gives valuabl…
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Episode 3: Justin Andreas - Run, Laugh, Repeat
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1:19:54In this episode, we sit down with Justin Andreas, ultra runner, host of the Golden Hour Adventures podcast, and run coach. Since May of 2020, he has completed distances ranging from 50K to a hundred miles, and now has his sights set on the Cowboy 200 for September, 2025. Join us as we dive into some of the challenges Justin has experienced in the …
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Episode 2: Vin Kennedy - Making the insane, feel sane through consistency and community
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1:18:09Joining us on the show is Vin Kennedy who shares his journey into the ultra running world by embracing a community that challenges one another to accomplish big goals. From his first 100 mile race in August of 2023 to running the state of NJ (200 miles) in 3 days with a friend, Vin's story will show you what is possible with consistency and the rig…
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Episode 1: Jon Maaraoui - What does it take to run an ultra, if you can't walk to begin with?
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1:36:49Jon Maaraoui's story will challenge and inspire you. Battling chronic illnesses that put him in a wheelchair in his early 20s, Jon took control of his life and started to learn how to walk, found the ultra running community and has been completing ultras over the past couple of years. His story is a story of overcoming obstacles and the power of be…
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Whether you are dabbling with the idea of running your first ultra or wanting to figure out how you can push farther than you ever have before, we are here to help you put that plan together. Join fellow ultra runners, Steve and Jeff, as we interview people that are just like you, all with the goal of helping you to put together your own blueprint …
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