Running with Problems
Episodes
JC Returns: 350 Mile Iditarod Invitational
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For John Clark’s (JC) full bio revisit season 3 episode 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437656/episodes/16363345We sit down with JC to unpack his fir...
Andrea Feucht- Long COVID: Recovery and Coming Back
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Andrea Feucht about long COVID in endurance athletes and why you can look fine, keep racing, and still be nowhere near healthy. We compar...
Michael Morrison is Back: Prevent, Treat, and Recover from Tendinopathy
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Morrison from Red Hammer Rehab is back on the pod to discuss all things tendinopathy. • tendinopathy explained as a continuum from reactive...
Katie Grossman: On Fighting to Return as a Runner
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We open with life updates and stress, then welcome Katie Grossman to share a raw, relentless story about postpartum complications, medical gaslighting...
Dave Scheibel - An Ultrarunner’s Wake-Up Call On Overtraining
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Dave about the slow, messy slide into overtraining syndrome, the missteps that worsened it, and the practical tools that brought him back...
2025 Year End Recap
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or e...
From Borderline Diabetic To Podium OCR: John Castle’s Late-Career Rise
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A single photo can flip your life. That’s where John Castle’s story begins—49 years old, 45 pounds heavier, borderline diabetic, and staring at ...
Mark Marzen - Coaching and The Long Road Of Getting Faster
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re excited to share Mark Marzen’s story with yall. Mark has been Jon’s running coach for almost two years. His story is inspiring, choosing r...
Camille Herron On Records, Neurodiversity, And Reform In Ultra Running
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're so excited to share this interview with Camille Herron with you! Camille was open and honest exploring her history, neurodiversity, and adv...
Chasing Limits With Epic Bill Bradley
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss the life and adventures of Epic Bill Bradley, an incredible story of perseverance and pushing ones limits. Epic Bill has done so...
Pete Kostelnick - Running Across America, Mind And Miles
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our discussion with Pete Kostelnick, Trans-continental record holder, multiple Badwater finisher, Team USA representative at the IAU 24-hour worl...
Midpacker Podcast: First DNF and Failing Forward with Troy Meadows
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Eisen guest-hosts the Midpacker podcast with full-time host Troy Meadows discussing Troy's first DNF at the Dark Divide 100. Cross-posted on ...
Amelia Boone - Enjoying the Journey
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our all-encompassing discussion with World Champion OCR Racer Amelia Boone. We discuss everything from writing, where to run in Cupertino, CA, ex...
The Runcations Episode, featuring Tour du Mont Blanc
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Miranda and Jon as they discuss Run-cations (a portmanteau of Run and Vacation!) and Miranda's recent experience running the Tour du Mont Bl...
Redemption on the LA Freeway - Aaron Lozier
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Aaron Lozier, who comes back to the podcast after attempting the LA Freeway for the second time. Last time, he had to be rescu...
Jon Rea's Ambitious Journey
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Rea joins Miranda and Jon for an honest and open conversation about the problems he's encountered along his journey to become a pro runner. ...
Michael Morrison PT, DPT - Strength Training with some PEACE and LOVE
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Morrison PT, DPT of Red Hammer Rehab returns to continue the conversation about Strength Training that we started in January. We also cover th...
Miranda's First 100 Miler at High Lonesome 100
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda's back to recap her first 100 miler experience at High Lonesome 100. Her performance was incredible, and we hope you enjoy listening to t...
Jeffrey Binney - Once is Enough
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey&ap...
Miranda Williamson - Setting Intentions on San Juan Solstice
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the podcast, Miranda Williamson details her San Juan Solstice 50 Miler experience. We discuss how setting intentions leads to how you experien...
John Calabrese - Breaking up in a Run Group
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John has recently gone through a breakup within his run community, the loss of a good friend, and a dreaded running injury. All of this led him to us ...
Utah 115 Recap with host Jon Eisen
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monoto...
Pre-Race Anxiety (Bonus Episode)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda and Jon delve into their history and current experience of pre-race anxiety, filled with fun stories of mistakes made in the past. Jon is curr...
Wes Plate - Creating the Copper Kings 100 Miler in Montana
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Wes Plate on his 200-miler exploits, such as his recent Arizona Monster 300 and current Cocadona 250 mile races, his YouTube c...
Nathan Marti - Arrowhead 135, Barkley Marathons, and Spartathlon
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Marti seeks the most extreme adventures from Arrowhead to the Barkley Marathons to Spartathlon. In this episode, we dive into his major adventu...
Eric Quallen - PhD in Difficult Endeavors
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Quallen is a trans athlete, PhD scientist, and 200-mile specialist. Join us as we discuss his life in athletics, transition, and outlook on life....
Rundown: Relationship to Running, Barkley Recap, and more!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Problem Rundown" podcast, Miranda and Jon discuss a range of issues and articles:Jon's recent chess tournament recap, the cont...
Chris McBride - Diary of a Three Legged Dog
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris McBride, accomplished mountain ultra runner, shares his recent recovery from serious back surgery and eventual finish at the IMTUF 100 merely 6 ...
Trans Gran Canaria Recap!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda and Jon recap their very recent experience at Trans Gran Canaria, a World Trail Major ultramarathon in the Canary Islands. Enjoy!Audio note: T...
More Soft Rock with Mackenzie Schumer
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand, we dive back into Miranda's Soft Rock adventure with her adventure partner Mackenzie Schumer (@mackhatter) and Mack'...
Charlotte Bowens - Conscious Gear and Deciding to Live
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Charlotte Bowens, founder and CEO of Conscious Gear. Hear her incredible story of how running helped her get healthy and recover from depression....
Dr. Michael Morrison - How to find a good Physical Therapist
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Morrison PT, DPT joins us to discuss a range of topics around physical therapy. In addition to his physical therapy work, Michael is also ...
2024 Year End Recap + 2025 Goals
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda and Jon recap their 2024 runs, races, the podcast, and life!Show Notes:- Miranda’s 2025 Races: Transgrancanaria Advanced (50M), San Juan Sol...
Designing the new RWP Logo with Illustrator Hannah Agosta
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Agosta comes back to the podcast to discuss her life as an artist, career as an illustrator, and the process of designing the new Running With ...
Nickademus De La Rosa - Coach, Athlete, Sports Psychologist
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nickademus De La Rosa is a pro athlete with Topo Athletic, has an MS in Sports & Performance Psychology, co-owns and coaches with Lightfoot Coachi...
Amani on launching Sheer Love Rwanda
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexis Amani Simbayobewe is an educator, nonprofit founder, and survivor of the Rwandan genocide. Join us as we learn about how he launched Sheer Love...
Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver - Life, Coaching, Running
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver candidly share their story, navigating health setbacks and losing their home to continue to build their coaching and co...
Becoming a Boulder Runner - Lauren Scherer and Kate Lysaught
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren and Kate join Miranda and Jon to discuss transitioning from traditional-style runners on the coasts to becoming true Boulder mountain runners. ...
Scott Miller - Breakfast Club and Trail Ambitions
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Miller, leader of the Boulder Trail Running Breakfast Club and founder of the YouTube channel Trail Ambitions, joins us for a discussion about l...
Hot Take: Camille Herron Wikipedia Editing Controversy
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda and Jon discuss the recent controversy surrounding Camille Herron (and her husband and coach, Connor Holt) involving wikipedia editing of mult...
Aaron Lozier - Rescue on the LA Freeway
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Lozier recaps his attempt (and rescue) of the infamous FKT route: The LA Freeway, a technical ridge traverse across the Continental Divide near ...
Samir Chopra - Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samir Chopra is a Professor, Writer, and Philosophical Counselor in Boulder, CO. He joins us to discuss anxiety, grief, and guilt, as well as their re...
Nathan Kurz - Running the Western States 100 / Hardrock 100 Double
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Kurz returns to recap his Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 double, both run in under two weeks! We don’t leave any detail out in this long...
Eric Lee - Finding your own adventure
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Lee discusses his life in running, his incredible National Parks project where he is attempting to run an ultra in every National Park, and gener...
Check-in: A difficult year and Jon's High Lonesome 100
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional episode, Miranda and Jon both discuss their difficult year to date, and Jon recaps his High Lonesome 100 finish.Follow @runningwithp...
Brendan Leonard - Author, Illustrator, Ultra Something
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Brendan Leonard, aka semi-rad, on his life, running, and his new book, Ultra Something. Jon just read it and really enjoyed it...
Milestone Running - The Story with Founders Greg Lemon and Chad Crawford
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with the founders of Milestone Running, Greg Lemon (@glemon09) and Chad Crawford, who founded the most popular running store in San Die...
Spring Energy Debacle with Pro Food Scientist Kelsey Banaszynski
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Spring Energy Debacle with Professional Food Scientist Kelsey Banaszynski, who is also the Operations Director for the High Lonesome 10...
Sobriety and Running with Camille and Hannah
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before the episode, Jon recaps his San Diego 100 experience (race report). On the episode, we interview our friends Hannah and Camille on their alcoho...
Check-in: Niwot's Recap and Listener Questions
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this check-in episode with Miranda and Jon, Jon dives into his Niwot’s Challenge race recap and his San Diego 100 training. We answer questions f...
Sammie Lewis - Overcoming Ankylosing spondylitis and building a business
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sammie Lewis is the cofounder of Golden Endurance, a Physical Therapy and Endurance Coaching business in Golden, CO. She is a very good runner who has...
Catra Corbett's Story of Recovery
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catra Corbett is an accomplished trail and ultra runner who has run 140+ 100 milers. In this podcast, she shares her story of recovering from drug add...
John Lacroix on Personal Growth
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Lacroix, race director and owner of Human Potential Running Series, joins us to discuss personal growth in the sport.Follow @runningwithproblems ...
Preparing For 100 Miles with Rachel Meier and Christie Amero
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rachel Meier, Christie Amero, Jon, and Miranda as we discuss how we prepare for 100 miles, from our fears to our hopes and dreams, from gear to p...
John Clarke - Barkley Marathons Obsession
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Clarke’s been obsessed with the Barkley Marathons for years now. We discuss his obsession and his training for this year’s race.Congratulatio...
John Fegyveresi - From Barkley to Nowhere
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us an John Fegyveresi as we discuss his life in adventure, his book and podcast series “Treks to Nowhere,” and of course, his 2012 Barkley Ma...
Silke Koester and co-founding Rocky Mountain Runners
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Silke Koester on her running story, beekeeping, co-founding the Rocky Mountain Runners with her husband Ryan Smith, and on keeping her ...
2023 Recap + Mental Toughness
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check in with Jon and Miranda on 2023, thoughts on mental toughness, and an update on the UTMB saga.Show Notes:Jon’s 2023 Recap BlogGolden Endurance...
Grief and Ultrarunning with Courtney Boyle
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Boyle lost her son suddenly, and in her grief, turned to ultrarunning. We dive into her story and the grief process, from the beginnings to t...
Winter Trail Running 101
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney Boyle lost her son suddenly, and in her grief, turned to ultrarunning. We dive into her story and the grief process, from the beginnings to t...
Dave Mackey's Story
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Mackey joins Jon and Miranda for an in-depth and emotional interview on his life in running, both pre- and post- accident.Follow @mackeydave1 on ...
Overtraining Syndrome with Justin Swantek
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin joins Miranda and Jon to discuss his experience with Overtraining Syndrome (OTS). Justin self-diagnosed and healed himself through research and...
UTMB Whistler Drama with Luke Nelson and Caleb Efta
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Race Directors Caleb Efta and Luke Nelson join Jon and Miranda to discuss the recent drama in the trail and ultra community. Gary Robbins’ story of ...
Anthony Lee and Inclusivity in Trail Running
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Lee joins Jon and Miranda to discuss how trail running saved his life, how he built his career, and the impact of inclusivity (or lack thereof...
Birthday Miles!
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Miranda ran her birthday miles at Rocky’s Backyard ultra. After Miranda and Jon recap the race, they have a short discussion on the links between al...
Kaitlyn Yonke on Supporting Adaptive Athletes
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kaitlyn Yonke is an accomplished trail runner, coach, and activist raising money for the cure of Multiple Sclerosis and supporting adaptive athletes w...
Excercise Dependency
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study linked Ultrarunning with Exercise Dependency. We dive into the topic to discuss whether we believe it, how bad it is, and how it affect...
Building Run Communities with Ian Shoff
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Shoff is one of the leaders of Oak Cliff Run Crew in Dallas, TX and an old friend of Miranda’s from their time with Milestone Running in San Die...
Question Day
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Miranda and Jon discuss Miranda taking the lead in their head-to-head racing series at Sunset Trail Running Festival. They answer que...
Dealing with Injury with our friend Chelsea
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into Chelsea’s powerful story of injury and recovery.Theme music by Matt Beer.Thanks for listening to Running With Pro...
Race Recaps from Ring the Springs
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Special Episode Recapping Jon and Miranda’s experience at Ring the Springs! We dive into Jon’s anxiety and recovery during the 100-mile event, and...
Balancing Training and Relationships
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sex and a sexual relationship as well as discussions of the struggles around conception.In this e...
Close Running Partners with LeAnna Christopher
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview LeAnna Christopher, one of our good friends from San Diego, CA. We discuss our recent running, how LeAnna got into the s...
Running different speeds with Nathan Kurz
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode is an interview with accomplished Boulder runner Nathan Kurz.Theme music by Matt Beer.Thanks for listening to Running With Problems....
Trailer
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trailer for Running with Problems with Miranda Williamson and Jon Eisen.Theme music by Matt Beer.Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow...