Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

The Cutoff w/ Dylan Harris & Jamil Coury

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with filmmaker Dylan Harris and Aravaipa Running's Jamil Coury to discuss the latest Cocodoan 250 documentary film, The C...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with the editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to discuss the latest issue. Packed with more than just Ult...

Eating Disorders w/ Jill Colangelo

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Research affiliate Jill Colangelo returns to the podcast to discuss her study on ultra endurance athletes. She talks with host Scotty Sandow about the...

UROY Top 5 Preview

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow kicks of season 7 off the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with columnist Drew Dinan and editor in chief Amy Clark. They sit down to d...

The Post-Race Blues w/ Tim Gorichanaz

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with the author of The Post-Race Blues, Tim Gorichanaz, featured in the December 2025/January 2026 issue...

Buckle Fever w/ Shannon Weil

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the Western States lottery approaches, host Scotty Sandow sat down with the legendary Shannon Weil, co-founder of the Western States Endurance Run,...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue with Amy Clark

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast host Scotty Sandow sits down with URM editor in chief Amy Clark to get a sneak peek of the Dec 2025/January 2026 issue. No major spoilers beca...

Jared Beasley & The Endurance Artist

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded ...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning, Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on te...

Craig Thornley on Waldo 100k

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Waldo 100k race director, Craig Thornley, sits down with host Scotty Sandow to talk about the history of this Oregon ultramarathon and why it's such a...

80 Year-Old Bob Becker's Badwater 135 Race Report

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Bob Becker. As a race director and ultrarunner, Becker recently became the oldest finisher of Badwater 135 at age 80...

Ryan Montgomery

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off a standout performance at the 2025 Canyons 100k, Ryan Montgomery secured a Golden Ticket and is headed back to Western States for the third ...

Adam Popp & Dave Mackey

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with two remarkable athletes whose stories push the boundaries of resilience and possibility: Adam Pop...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Scotty talks with editor-in-chief Amy Clark about the latest Trails issue. With in-depth articles about rhabdomyolysis, a 200-mile ul...

What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark (Apr/May 2025)

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to dive into the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine including the spring shoe review, a...

Reader's Questions Answered with Dr. Nick Tiller

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nick Tiller brings his UltraRunning Magazine column, "Ask the Physiologist" to the podcast with host Scotty Sandow. Answering questions from our r...

Jacky Hunt-Broersma: LA to LV Solo

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to run 340 miles solo with one leg? In this episode, we're joined by Jacky Hunt-Broesma, a cancer survivor, amputee and trailblazin...

Lucy Gossage

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In January 2025, Lucy Gossage made headlines as the overall female winner of the Montane Winter Spine Race in Britain, a grueling 268-mile ultramarath...

Day-to-Day Ultra Eats with Kelly Newlon & Stephanie Howe

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Stephanie Howe and Kelly Newlon and dives into a boiling pot of conversation as each of them share their expertise o...

Training Tips w/ Coach Cliff Pittman

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scotty sits down with one of UltraRunning Magazine's newest columnists, Cliff Pittman. Cliff is a coach and competitive ultrarunner, and recaps his re...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor in chief Amy Clark to talk about the latest issue of UltraRunning Magazine that features UltraRunners of the ...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last month of 2024, which means we're ending season five of the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with a festive dive into the old school-themed ...

Band of Runners w/ Liza Howard

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ultrarunning legend Liza Howard joins the show to talk about a very special trail camp: Band of Runners. Liza created the camp to help military vetera...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy & Jamil

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow talks with both editor in chief, Amy Clark, and publisher, Jamil Coury, about the latest October/November issue. W...

Spartathlon w/ Mandie Holmes

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scotty sits down with Mandie Holmes, a seasoned ultrarunner who has competed at the Spartathlon in Greece, and will be toeing the line at the 2024 eve...

Ultra Shorts: What's The Issue w/ Amy Clark

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scotty sits down with UltraRunning editor Amy Clark to take a peek inside the September issue. They talk about adventure running, training advice, Mar...

Why Sleep Matters w/ Dr. Jason Wagner

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Wagner returns to the podcast fresh off of a Leadville 100 finish. Host Scotty Sandow talks with Dr. Wagner about his race as well as the im...

Jamil Coury

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Scotty talks with UltraRunning Magazine's new publisher Jamil Coury. Known as an ultrarunning veteran and small business owner, Coury...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Scotty Sandow as he talks with UltraRunning Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark about the July/August special trails issue that includes articles by J...

Pre-WS100 w/ Harvey Lewis

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Harvey Lewis joins Scotty Sandow to chat about his upcoming race at Western States, getting married, his world record at Big's Backyard and so much mo...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Scotty Sandow for an inside look at our May/June 2024 Issue with UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark. Episode Highlights: Jas...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's spring and that means the April issue of UltraRunning Magazine is in full bloom. Scotty catches up with Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark  to chat about...

Olivia Affuso

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Affuso is an ultrarunner, scientist and seeker of all things difficult. Scotty talks with Olivia about her desire to try new things, run a 50k ...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning's Editor in Chief, Amy Clark, joins Scotty to discuss highlights of the March 2024 issue, which is available now. Amy offers a sneak pe...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of 2024, Scotty catches up with UltraRunning's Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, to chat about the December/January issue. Race coverag...

Superior Hike Trail FKT w/ Andrea Larson

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Larson, an incredible trailblazer, recently set an FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota. As a resilient mother of three and e...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this fartleck of an episode, UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Amy Clark, dishes out some of the ultra goodies to be found in the October / No...

Cascade Crest w/ Jason Wagner

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning Magazine Podcast regular Jason Wagner joins the show once again to recap his latest 100-mile race, Cascade Crest. What is usually an epis...

Van's 100th 100-Mile Finish

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran ultrarunner Van Phan returns to the show and talks with Scotty about joining the 100 x 100 club after a win at the Hamster Endurance Runs 32-h...

VT100 Rallies During Crisis

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In July 2023, torrential rainstorms caused catastrophic flooding throughout the state of Vermont, resulting in the cancellation of the Vermont 100. Sc...

Badwater's Youngest Finisher

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with 18-year-old Kaylee Frederick just one week after she became the youngest athlete ever to finish Badwater 135, one of ultrarunning's t...

First & Last at WS100: Courtney Dauwalter & Jennifer St. Amand

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this new format, First & Last, we talked with two amazing women: Western States 100 first-place woman and female course record holder, Courtney Dau...

Heat Illness Prevention

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The heat is on! And we're not just talking about Courtney Dauwalter's blazing wins at WS100 and Hardrock. Join us as we talk with Dr. Jason Wagner to ...

Western States DNF Report

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we bring Rebecca Joyner back on the podcast to chat with Scotty about her experience at Western States as well as her DNF. She talks ...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a special treat for you. Join us as we take a deep dive into the pages of our special July / August issue which features a ca...

Headlands 50k w/ Jeffrey Stern

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're joined by ultrarunner extraordinaire, race director and assistant editor of UltraRunning Magazine, Jeffrey Stern. UltraRunning...

My First WS100 w/ Rebecca Joyner

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With just days before her first Western States 100, Michigan's Rebecca Joyner joins the UR Podcast to share her training journey, preparation for race...

WS Training Camp w/ Callie Vinson

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Callie Vinson and hear about her experience at the Western States 100 Training Camp. Callie joined u...

What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning Magazine's May/June "Adventure" issue is available now, featuring hydration pack reviews, race reports from the Barkley Marathons and Ted...

Overtraining Syndrome w/ Jill Colangelo

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Overtraining syndrome is a condition that haunts many runners, often leading to a frustrating halt in their training or even forcing them to step away...

Wild Horse 200

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are thrilled to bring you the incredible journey of a married couple, Krista and Guy Alderdice, who recently competed in the Wil...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning Magazine Editor-in-Chief Amy Clark joins the show to give us an inside look at the April issue, including our spring shoe review, an in-d...

Jeremy Ogle

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoenix Arizona's Jeremy Ogle, AKA, Arm Solo, isn't remarkable because he's a professional athlete with only one arm, or that he survived at motorcycl...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown the March issue and recap her trip to the Barkley Marathons. Subscribe to UltraRunn...

Kati Laan

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kati Laan joins the show during a previously recorded live broadcast from the San Francisco Running Company (SFRC) in San Anselmo, California, wher...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning Magazine editor Amy Clark joins the show to breakdown this year's exciting February UltraRunners of the Year (UROY) issue, on newsstands ...

Ultra Shorts: Cold Weather Running w/ Dr. Jason Wagner

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you sick and tired of running in the cold? Yep, we've had it. Unfortunately, we still have a couple of months to go, so we're going to strip down ...

Rebecca Joyner

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being an UltraRunning Magazine subscriber has its benefits - just ask our next guest Rebecca Joyner. She entered UltraRunning's Western States Enduran...

Carilyn Johnson

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

El Paso's Carilyn Johnson just completed the 6240 Project where she ran 6,240 miles in 2022. Carilyn joins the show to talk about the project and how ...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning Magazine Editor Amy Clark drops by to spread the holiday cheer with the December/January issue of the magazine, which features an impress...

Craig Thornley

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Western States 100 race director Craig Thornley joins the show to talk about how the Western States Trail was impacted by the Mosquito Fire, and what...

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Editor Amy Clark

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

UltraRunning editor Amy Clark drops in to give us the inside scoop on the November issue. The issue features ultrarunning history, headlamp reviews, r...

Riley Brady

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Riley Brady has been dominating courses left and right, having podiumed nine of their last ten ultramarathons. Brady, who just scored a Golden Ticket ...

Callie Vinson: Losing 200 lbs & Moab 240

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Losing 200 pounds is no easy feat and neither is finishing the Moab 240. Arizona resident Callie Vinson can now claim both of those titles as her epic...

High Lonesome 100 RDs

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An ultrarunning evolution is happening around the country as race directors work to get more women to the start line. Case in point, officials of the...

Mario Mendoza

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mario Mendoza enters the UR Podcast inner sanctum just days ahead UTMB's CCC. Mario is a four-time USATF Trail Runner of the Year, two-time former tre...

Dean Karnazes

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On August 12, veteran ultrarunner Dean Karnazes was attacked by a coyote while running the Headlands 150-Mile Endurance Run in Northern California. De...

Ultra Shorts: Tick Talk

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're talking about those pesky little blood-sucking critters, ticks. Dr. Jason Wagner joins us to give a quick download on tick prev...

Ultra Shorts: WSER Contest Winner Natasha Daniels

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are proud to welcome UltraRunning Magazine's Western States contest winner Natasha Daniels to the URM podcast. Natasha shares her personal story wi...

Tim Tollefson

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elite ultrarunner and overall endearing human being Tim Tollefson joins us to share details about the new Mammoth Trail Fest, which promises to be an ...

Pete Kostelnick

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pete Kostelnick joins the UR inner sanctum to talk about his next adventure: running 50 miles in all 50 states in 50 days. Pete's no stranger to monum...

Ultra Shorts: Poison Oak

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our new feature, Ultra Shorts, we discuss one of the unexpected things we experience while ultra running: poison oak. We're joined by Dr. Jason Wag...

Zach Bates

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by 20-year-old Zach Bates, who just finished Canyons 100k and happens to be on the Autism spectrum. Back in May 2021, Z...

Jacky Hunt-Broersma

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

100 Marathons in 100 Days. UltraRunning Magazine ambassador Jacky Hunt-Broersma joins us on day 82 on her quest to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Wh...

Keely Henninger

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to welcome Keely Henninger into the inner sanctum of the UR Magazine Podcast as she shares her mission to pursue her highest potentia...

Ellie Pell

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie Pell joins the URM podcast to share her thoughts on scoring a Golden Ticket at the Bandera 100k, mental performance coaching (a service she offe...

Trueheart Brown

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Flagstaff's Trueheart Brown joins the URM podcast to talk about his first win at a stacked Black Canyon 100K in Arizona, nabbing a Golden Ticket to We...

Love on the Run

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Valentine's Day and in the season of red roses and mad dashes to the local drug store for "heart-shaped anything," we put together a collection o...

Pam Smith

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ultrarunning legend Pam Smith kicks off Season 3 of the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast just one day after learning that she'll be burning it up, litera...

Adam Merry

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by the talented Adam Merry who recently won Run the Rock 50-miler in Oregon and set a course record. Adam shares his e...

Jason Green

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is something magical happening in the woods in Appalachia - it's part rebel, part genius, part unicorn and entirely full of heart. For those not...

Tessa Chesser

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're joined by the extraordinary Tessa Chesser of Flagstaff, AZ  who recently punched her ticket to Western States when she podium'...

Fixing Your Feet

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The book, Fixing Your Feet by John Vonhoff with Tonya Olson, is the ultrarunner's definitive guide on foot care. Now in its 7th edition, John and Tony...

Craig Thornley

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by Western States Endurance Run Race Director, Craig Thornley, for his candid take on some of this year's tragic ultra e...

Runner's High

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scotty talks with Josiah Hesse who is an avid runner, freelance journalist and author of a new book titled, Runner's High: How a Movement of Cannabi...

My First Hundo | Wesley Schlabach

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we roll out our very first "My First Hundo" episode with Wesley Schlabach. Wesley recently ran the Tuscazoar 100 in Ohio. Wesley's s...

Katie Visco

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a trip down under to the Land of Oz and have a talk-about with the spirited Katie Visco. Katie is on a mission of self-discov...

Darcy Piceu

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Darcy Piceu talked to Scotty and shared her experience after placing second at this year's Hardrock 100. She also talked  about Hardrock's new policy...

Hal Koerner & Jimmy Dean Freeman

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hal Koerner and Jimmy Dean Freeman put on a master class about how to approach ultrarunning after a long break, and how to maintain fitness while upho...

Sean Mullett

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Mullett was the second to last finisher at this year's Western States 100, crossing the line in 29:58. His lap around the Placer High track was t...

Ryan Montgomery

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Montgomery is an openly queer ultrarunner and sat down to talk with Scotty about Pride Month and being a beacon for others as an athlete. Last ye...

Dean Karnazes

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Karnazes is a legend in the sport of ultrarunning, UltraRunning Magazine columnist and author of the national bestseller, Ultramarathon Man: Conf...

Cory Reese

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Reese is an ultrarunner and well known author of two books, Nowhere Near First and Into the Furnace, as well as his column "Reese's Pieces" in Ul...

Marshall Ulrich

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Ulrich is an endurance athlete and ultrarunning legend with over 130 ultra finishes. He recently crossed Death Valley for the 30th time on fo...

Rescue at Bigfoot

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ultrarunner Duane Konyn recounts his medevac rescue while running the Bigfoot 200 in 2019 in Washington state. Konyn suffered a rare but life-threaten...

Hallucinations

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you had hallucinations while running an ultra? Scotty sat down with Van "Pigtails" Phan, Tim White, Jason Wagner and Bev Anderson-Abbs to get the...

Beverley Anderson-Abbs: Winner of Jed Smith 50-miler, Barkley "fun run" finisher and multi record-holder

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beverley Anderson-Abbs is a recent winner of the Jed Smith 50-miler in Sacramento, CA. After suffering from overtraining syndrome and briefly being un...

Tropical John Medinger - Former UR Publisher and Past President of WS100 Board

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Tropical" John Medinger has been involved in the sport of ultrarunning since 1981, when the first issue of UltraRunning Magazine was published. His i...

Jeff Stern - Backbone Trail FKT record-holder, coach and columnist

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Stern recently set the FKT on the Backbone Trail in Southern California. After most of his races were canceled this year, he completed extensive ...

A Phone Call with Laz

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UR columnist Gary Cantrell (Lazarus Lake) took on an unexpected and exciting new race format this summer that ended up being one of the biggest of his...