Road Dog Podcast

398: Miles Victors Running Transformation

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"How do I get into a state where I am doing all this endurance running and stuff? It's just one foot in front of the other." Miles Victors is an ultra...

397: Garr Russell is Living That RV Life

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"You know you have an RV on wheels, and you want to put together an event for your community, you can pretty much do it anywhere." Garr Russell is the...

396: Born to Run 20 Year Reunion

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"One of the real pleasures for me, I feel that Born to Run has stood up over time." In this special episode of the Road Dog Podcast, Luis chats with C...

395: Santa Maria Valley Open Space Trail Systems

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"People want to be outdoors. They need space. It's inate in our being." Recorded live at Main Street Cycles, Luis chats with Scott Clark of Main Stree...

394: Seadon Enjoys the Earth

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Our goal here is really to just provide a better option. We lead by example with supplying clothes that are made in the right way, the best way and m...

393: Ken Skrien the Hobo Runner Goes on a Marathon Odyssey

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Through the last 10 years I look back at the life I lived 10 years ago and the life I'm living right now and I'm so much happier, more fulfilled." Ke...

391: Helen Payne and Runners For Public Lands

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Look, these group of people they go out and camp and then they go running." Helen Payne is a distance runner, Trail Work Ambassador, and student who ...

391: Sam Marks is Gearing Up for 9 Trails

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"You see locals wearing very proudly their Nine Trails Rabbit shirts." Sam Marks is the Community and Events Manager for the brand Rabbit. In this epi...

390: Ann Trason is Myopic with Her Focus

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"There was a lot of throwing up going up that river and no one would give anyone a ride. I've learned that the hard way." Ann Trason is widely regarde...

389: Josh Sprague of Orange Mud Loves Dirt

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"It takes a lot of effort to innovate and then to educate people with why it's different, how to wear it, and why you have to wear it differently than...

388: Jon Zaid has a Passion for Running

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"When things happen, we don't just send a whole bunch of Band-Aids—we say, 'What do you need?'" Jon Zaid is a runner and director of software engine...

387: Michael Miller and Zander Chase Join Forces

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"It's just this awesome environment that it's cool to be able to play a part in contributing to the community coming together." Michael Miller is the ...

386: Zane Adamo and the Bakersfield Sound

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"There are not too many cities and towns in the world that are known for music, and Bakersfield is one of those towns." Zane Adamo is a musician in th...

385: Michael Wardian is Finding His Footing with TEVA

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"I think brands are looking for people to represent all different aspects of running." Michael Wardian is a TEVA sponsored professional athlete. In th...

384: Cassady Ozimec Comes Clean with Paradise Road Soap Company

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"My vision for the soap is to keep getting it into the hands of people that want it and need it in the local area." Cassady Ozimec is the Co-Owner of ...

383: Jo Giese is Defying All Odds

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"People are referring to me as a medical miracle." Jo Giese is an award-winning journalist, author, and lifelong hiker who knows firsthand the wild up...

382: Meghan Hicks & Anna Frost Trek the Trans Bhutan Trail

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Highest high alpine environments where nothing can live naturally all the way down to lush jungle forest ripe with every type of plant and animal and...

381: Tierra Redonda Trail Run

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The beauty of trail running, as massive as some of these distances are, is that they are always so different." James Nalley, John Pipolo, and Nick Al...

380: Zander Chase is Turning Passion Into Purpose

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I came across the Wander Project, which is a non-profit organization that helps runners raise funds, raise awareness for a cause close to them throug...

379: Justin Manning has Mastered the Ceremonies

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"One of the first lessons that I learned as being a master of ceremonies is to never pass the mic." Justin Manning is a master of ceremonies, NY Mets ...

378: Jeffrey Weiss is Racing Against Time

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"If you really take fitness seriously and you train regularly; you can really reduce the amount of decline you are going to experience." Jeffrey Weiss...

377: Copper Canyons Endurance Runs

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Why it's important for us personally is to share." In this special group episode, Raul Martin, Rae Johnson, Mark Wieneke, Kimberly Miller, Michael Mi...

376: Shannon Dawkins is Helping One Dog at a Time

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"For me the biggest issue is the overpopulation so, we will treat any animals for anything that I do have medications for while we are there." Shannon...

375: Jenifer Rishel is Running with Burros

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I would love to see the sport grow in northern California and just to get more awareness and participation. I'd love to see more burros get homes." J...

374: Run Streakers Are Keeping It Going

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"When we go run a hundred mile run or a 50k and you get some buckle or award at the end. There is nothing for us to do this. This is all just personal...

373: Rob & Kristin DeCou Visit the Parks

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Of the 63 National Parks we've been to 56 and it has been a wild ride, and we have so many stories and it's transformed our family in a lot of differ...

372: Brianna Santos Runs Hard and Moms Hard

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I do the best I can, but you know, at the end of the day I'm a mom and I'm a runner and I got to do my best to balance that." Brianna Santos is a mom...

371: Wesley Van Der Velden Explores California

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"It was more about just getting out there and seeing how long I could go and how long I could enjoy it and still feel good at the end." Wesley Van Der...

370: Survivors & Heroes Expedition

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"We know why they did it, but we don't know how they did it. Because once we saw what we saw—and we're like tested ultramarathon athletes—we just ...

369: Seattle Gummy Company Gets Scientific

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Every single ingredient we put in there will do something for you good biologically." Seattle Gummy Company (SGC) is a science-first wellness brand s...

368: KORIMA HEALTH INITIATIVE Restores Hope to the Tarahumara

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“When we go down, that’s the gift that the Tarahumara give us. That we are one people and we all just have to take care of each other.” The Korm...

367: Jameelah Mujaahid is Indestructible

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“You’re going to go the hard route, and then you are going to be so proud of yourself —that you went that route, and you came out successful.”...

366: Adrian Vigil has Lived the Struggle

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I doubt running often. Why am I doing this?” Adrian Vigil is a distance runner, a business owner, and a recovering addict. In this episode, Adria...

365: John Calabrese Keeps Moving Forward

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If you’re feeling good you should go for it. But if you feel bad come race day and it’s not your day, just bow out. Don’t get further injured...

364: Bryant Shook is Looking to Suffer

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m capable of suffering but still moving forward.” Bryant Shook is a sales rep in the veterinary space and a runner in Southern California. In...

363: Joe Hasell Found Running and Faith

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I have known this for a long time…running saved my life.” Joe Hasell runs a construction company, is an author, and runs. Joe chats with Luis a...

362: Jamie Boyle is so Positive

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I was sort of the face of positivity during the pandemic for just under a 100,000 people.” Jamie Boyle is the Chief Positivity Officer for the To...

361: Erik Koenig Island View Endurance Run

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“It was a good experience. I loved it. My legs were fucking done by 25 miles in, and I was shaking walking up the hill because my legs couldn’t ta...

360: Scotty Kumer Got That On Vinyl

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The Badger 100 is the biggest race we put on. It is the crown jewel of everything that I do, and I look forward to it every year.” Scotty Kumer is ...

359: Michael Miller Hosts the Copper Canyons Endurance Run

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Within their culture, it’s much more community based and integrated in sharing and kind of what I have is yours. This is how we survive. We are a...

358: Carrie Meng Helps Direct the Western States 100

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Enjoy it while you’re out there and embrace every moment on the course.” Carrie Meng is the Assistant Race Director at the Western States 100. ...

357: Ted Knudsen is Passing Time on Western States 100

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The heat out there is just a different beast.” Ted Knudsen is the owner of the San Francisco Running Company and passionate trail runner since 19...

356: Jason Davis & Brian Morrison Crossing the Western States Finish Line

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I was dead set on winning the 2006 race almost because I didn’t want to embarrass or disappoint Jurek.” Jason Davis was the pacer for Brian Mor...

355: Hayden Hawks Spills the Beans on Western States 100

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If I’m not good enough to get a golden ticket to get back into Western States, I’m probably not good enough to win the event. And for me, I wan...

354: Shannon Weil Has Buckle Fever

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If you want to test your endurance, you go do the Ironman triathlon. But if you want to see the other side of your soul, run the Western States End...

353: REPLAY: Michael Miller Copper Canyons Endurance Run

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Live simple, be kind, run, keep your connection to the earth, and share.” Michael Miller is the owner and operator of the Copper Canyons Enduranc...

352: REPLAY: Volunteers Make Shit Happen

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Volunteering is a great way to get to know people, it’s a great way to get inspired. So, I would recommend it to anybody who wants to go to a rac...

351: Ron du Preez is Making Senior Strides

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“So the main purpose of this is not to draw attention to myself, but to draw attention to encourage people to get out and move.” Ron du Preez is a...

350: Born to Run Pre-Event Conversations

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Road Dog Podcast, Luis chats with folks who are going to be involved with the Born to Run Ultramarathon Extravaganza. T...

349: Terry Chiplin and the Future of Trail Running

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If we can share best practices and ways to help change the sport and grow it and evolve into something different than the way it is right now then ...

348: The Wirth Family All Place Top Ten at 9 Trails

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m pacing myself. I got to keep consistent going up these hills and just keep my heart rate and breathing under control because once you get to ...

347: Rod Farvard Wins the Santa Barbara 9 Trails Race

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I think 9 Trails is always kind of been this like, test for me to see where I am at.”  Rod Farvard is a pro ultra trail runner for Hoka from the...

346: Stephan Kesting Journeys 1000 Miles on a Canoe

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Well if I do swap here or end up in the drink, then at least my core will remain warm and maybe I’ll survive a bit longer.” Stephan Kesting is ...

345: Lindsey Haring & Celia Uribe Say Take a Hike

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If there are kids in high school that are showing an interest, or a passion, or want to try something, we absolutely do not want literacy barriers,...

344: Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Sees The Outdoors

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“We know that you are trained as a journalist, you’re trained as a more documentary style photographer so whatever you see out there capture it.”...

343: Carmen Mata Investigates Ultramarathons

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I don’t know if I’d do a 100 miler again. I don’t know.” Carmen Mata is a distance runner and a financial investigator. In this episode, Ca...

342: Alison Cebulla is on a Digital Nomad Journey

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“You can actually just do whatever makes you feel the most joyful. You can. You have permission. You are going to feel so good.” Alison Cebulla ha...

341: Ann Thompson is Getting Artsy with Luis

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The people that are members of the Mural Society are amazing. They do everything that they do because of the love of their community.” Ann Thomps...

340: Steve Mackel is Going the Distance Efficiently

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“When you’re doing long distance it’s about efficiency. You only have so much energy. You can only store so many carbs.” Steve Mackel is a mar...

339: Robin Greenfield is Living Simply and Sustainably

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“14 years ago, I set out to radically transform my life. To live in a way where my actions where in alignment with my beliefs, to overcome my hypocr...

338: Meghan Hicks of iRunFar

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I would say stage racing is probably my greatest love in ultrarunning in trail running because of the way that it lets you use your sport to move t...

337: Luis Goes Deep into the Copper Canyons

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special on the road episode of the Road Dog Podcast, Luis finds himself deep in the Copper Canyons with the Tarahumara Indians. Listen in as L...

336: Amy Clark on Ultra Running Magazine

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“It really is about the experience and I think that all of us want to read about the runner, the pacer, the crew member, a volunteer, what their exp...

335 Randall & Roslyn Braun are Marking the Future of Racecourses

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Everything we do has an impact and so everything we can do to make this world better off is in everybody’s best interest.” Randall & Roslyn Bra...

334: Dr. Sarah Groman’s Endurance for Physical Therapy

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“The evidence of exercise as a factor for someone’s longevity is irrefutable at this point. We know that. We understand that. Not only for physica...

333: Morganfield Burnett Performs at Back on the Ranch

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platfo...

332: Rosalie Smith Takes a Hike with Luis

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I think it’s just sharing that love of being out here and running. I will come out here, we’ll ride our horses. Joe will come run with me and i...

331: Jenn Coyle is Kicking Cans and Taking Names

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I was working my way up a hill and this guy goes, “Good job. You’re doing good. You doing the 30?” And I was like, “I’m on mile 95!” An...

330: Rebecca Barnes is Making an Ultra-Running Documentary

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“There’s like a universal flow to things, I really believe that and so I think we know when it’s finished. I have this knowing that we are tryin...

REPLAY: 329: The Clemens Clan Hike the Camino

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Slow is steady, steady is fast.” Jim Clemens, Tyler Clemens, and Chris Clemens hike the Camino. Luis chats with the Clemens family about their ad...

REPLAY: 328: The Beer is Done with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“My concept was, when you crack the third beer, the podcast starts. Cause that’s when the good conversation starts.” In this replay episode, Cl...

327: Clare Gallagher is Smart with the Winning

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“The Snowman Race mission is to raise awareness about climate change and the plight of people living in high altitude regions.” Clare Gallagher is...

326: Simon Mtuy is Farming His Way to a Better Future

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“A marathon every day for five days. It is not a joke.” Simon Mtuy is a farmer, guide and runner from Tanzania. In this special Snowman Race episo...

325: Kelly Halpin is Excited for the Snowman Race Adventure

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m expecting to find adventure, and an incredible culture. I am incredible curious about the country and the people, the customs. I love travell...

324: Kaori Niwa is Going to Finish the Snowman Race

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“You have to think about it, you know. How are you going to be like after 10 hours.” Kaori Niwa is a professional trail runner from Japan. In this...

323: Pascal Egli has Expectations for the Snowman Race

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“They care a lot about their environment and their natural resources and sustainability. They are one of the countries with the lowest carbon footpr...

322: Jill Yoneda is Swimming for Canuck Place

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“It’s absolutely a team effort. I wouldn’t be able to do these swims without them. Every single one of them has an important job. They are just ...

321: Veronika Spalekova is a Triple Threat

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I don’t like the uphill finish. I like to finish downhill.” Veronika Spalekova is a triathlete, accomplished distance runner, and a coach from ...

320: Alex “CHIKORITA” Roudayna Does It All

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“If it’s just about me it’s harder when things don’t go as planned. But when I have a bigger purpose, it’s so much easier.” Alex “CHIKOR...

319: Jack Smith is a Skateboarding Legend

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“The best way I can describe that 76 trip was we had no idea what we were doing but it was total freedom.” Jack Smith is a legendary skateboarder ...

318: Hilary Topper From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Throughout this journey in endurance sports, the whole thing is just convincing yourself that you can do this.” Hilary Topper is an author and an...

317: Rachel Entrekin Knows the Race Isn’t Over Till It’s Over

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I tend to not perform very well when I feel like I have a lot of pressure.” Rachel Entrekin is a bad-ass trail runner. In this episode, Rachel ch...

316: Marcos Vargas Runs the Peace and Dignity Journeys

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Running is playing a more important role in raising awareness of different issues including climate change that is taking place throughout our worl...

315: Michael Salsbury is Running From Tragedy

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I hope people like the book. It’s happy and it’s sad. It’s extraordinarily emotional.” Michael Salsbury is a runner, a family man and the a...

314: Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch Has a Worldview of Running

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“If you run with the Earth then you can run forever.” Franziska Maria Chaidez Pretsch is a trail runner and life coach from Germany and currently ...

313: John Waters is Running for Mental Health

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I can’t think of any scenario where I’ve witnessed such like a close-knit community that was accepting of new people.” John Waters is runner ...

312: Rob DeCou is Aware of Raising Awareness

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“That’s incredible that us as people can go out there and push ourselves that hard and just see where that edge is, and there’s kind of this fas...

311: Susan Smyth Two Runners One Horse

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“Let them know it’s okay to ride or it’s okay to run. You’ll survive and you can switch off.” Susan Smyth is the coordinator and ride manage...

310: Dr. Andy Pasternak Has Your Back at Western States 100

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“A lot of times we tend to see medical issues from Robinson through Rucky Chucky. And that’s where we have a lot of our medical teams set up.” D...

309: Born to Run First Timers

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I am what I call a back of the packer runner. And I felt encouraged by everybody on the course. People that I would be like, why are they going to ...

308: Chris Andrews is the Run Coach You Need

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I think that there is always room to grow, but you can’t grow without other people understanding where you can work with them and where they can ...

307: Harris Goodman is Finding Family Everywhere

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“So then my younger brother calls me up and he’s freaked out. He is like, he has 12 half siblings. All different moms, all the same dad. His dad.”...

306: Aimee Kohler is a Mountain Runner Focused on a Sustainable Future

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I just really love being out on the mountains, spending longer runs out on the mountains, and I’m just stoked on hard trail running right now.”...

305: Colin Dean Leads Brass Mash

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“This is so much fun and all the flags are flying, and I think there was dirt wrestling happening, and everybody had their beverage of choice cracke...

304: REPLAY: Raw Talk with Michael Versteeg

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m really fucking good at ignoring pain.” Michael Versteeg is a bad ass professional distance runner sponsored by Satisfy. Hear about him buil...

303: Adam Lopez Gets Musical

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Lopez is a musician, music teacher, and runner. This Road Dog musical special episode was recorded live at the Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run....

302: Michael Nájera is Running Tofu Scramble

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“We started our Friday runs and those are ones we call caffeinated rituals.” Michael Nájera is a runner from Los Angeles. In this episode, Michae...

301: Andrew Miller Coaching

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“I just like running. I like running. I Like spending time with my friends and that’s pretty much I think what everybody else is out there for to....

300: Beer on the Road Dog Podcast with Brad Garfinkel

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“There’s a couple of things I do well. I drink beer really really well and I enjoy lots of it. And I run. I am a better beer drinker than I am a r...

299: David Hellard is Taking the Caffeine Bullet

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“You might be needing to use caffeine different ways depending on if you’re using it to help make the right decisions, or to avoid sleep, or for m...