Endurance Buzz Podcast

On the first of March, the fourth annual Nueces Trail Run took place on the rugged and varied terrain along the perty Nueces River within the grounds of Camp Eagle. 10k up to 50M awaited nearly 350 runners within the Texas Hill Country of south central Texas. 50M After a sub-17 at Rocky Raccoon 100... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

On January 4th, one of the toughest and likely unknown marathon trail scampers in the TALON region took place in west central Arkansas at the Athens-Big Fork Trail Marathon. This fat-ass-ish fun run is not for the trail rookie and specifically states such a message. And it’s no joke due to... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

The Cactus Rose 100 may be the toughest trail race we have in the state of Texas. Nearly everything that Texas Hill Country can throw at you, you will experience at this mostly self-sufficient, no hand holding adventure at the end of October. 100 mile finish rate this year? 39% 64 year old Texas... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

“If you seek it out, it is there.” – Jeffrey Beck Hey kids, the Meet the Tribe series continues…where we get to chat with groovy folks throughout the TALON (TX, AR, LA, OK, NM) region! We are heading to the Bayou State for this one, as we enjoy some healthy banter with... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

The third annual Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd took place on the rollin’, non-technical dirt roads within the beautiful J.T. Nickel Preserve in northeast Oklahoma. The TATUR crew offered a 25km, 50km, 100km or 100 mile scamper where you actually can look around while running without falling on your... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Scampering through snow covered singletrack between 9000-10,000 feet! Can you dig it?!? Nearly 100 runners played up and down Pajarito mountain in Los Alamos, New Mexico on October 19 for the Pajarito Trail Fest. Runners ran a clockwise loop that took you above 10,000 feet before heading back down... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Typical wear-a-beanie early morning temps along with mild mid-day temps provided a wonderful day of running for the tribe in one of the most unique and beautiful running venues in the state, Palo Duro Canyon, a short drive south of Amarillo, Texas. On October 19, the Palo Duro Trail Run offered a... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Amy Ewing of Texas recently ran her first 100 at the Heartland 100 on October 12 in a time of 18:19:21! Amy’s steady effort placed her in the top 5 of the overall, earned her the win, and set a new female course record in the process. Enjoy our chat with Amy as we learn […] [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

On Saturday October 5th, Back on my Feet DFW hosted their third annual fundraiser, the Rugged and Raw Trail Run. Humid and moderately warm conditions greeted over 160 runners ready for a 10km or 20km scamper on the uncomfortably fun and scenic trails at Cedar Ridge Preserve. An intimate DFW trail... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Enjoy our interview with 71 year old finisher of the Arkansas Traveller 100 (results summary), Ian Maddieson, of New Mexico. Such a honor to talk with Ian. Something I had wanted to do for some time now. Ian and I chat about the start of his ultra adventures back in 1980, his first Western States... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Enjoy our interview with the female winner of the Arkansas Traveller 100 (results summary), Shelley Egli (Feyettechill) of Oklahoma. This would be Shelley’s first 100 mile finish! Shelley had very little insight of those chasing behind her…and she wanted it that way. Shelley’s... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Enjoy our chat with Arkansas Traveller 100 winner (results summary), Brock Hime, of Arkansas! This was Brock’s first 100 mile trail adventure and first race over 50km. At 22 years old, Brock hints at jumping into the trail scene with both feet. We chat about his running background, and of... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Podcast: Download (Duration: 40:03 – 19 MB) Texan, Chris Barnwell, completed The Grand Slam of Ultrarunning of 2013 just under one month ago! Chris was kind to chat with us at a local park on a beautiful afternoon about the challenge, the adventure, and the amazing community that binds it all... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

Podcast: Download  (Duration: 41:46 – 20 MB) Liza Howard and Chris Russell put together a great interview with Jay Danek on his recent book, Got to Live, which shares Jay’s struggles after the loss of his father and then unexpectedly turns to running to begin the healing process. And... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

“I saw these on the side of the road, they were these huge manes…these Lions…and their paws were crossed…and they had their heads in between…there was a whole row of them…” – Rochelle talking with crew on the final climb at Badwater TALON ultra... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]

“Kids, don’t try this at home.” – Drew Meyer after completing the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. Fellow TALON and flatlander, Drew Meyer, completed the epically challenging Grand Slam of Ultrarunning about 1.5 weeks ago at the Wasatch 100. Holy huge! Drew was extremely kind and... [Hey EB tribe! Check out the full podcast article, interview, and other goodies by simply clicking on the article title.]