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The Bad Luck Run Club has out done themselves this time. The inaugural Placer Trail Running Fest is finally here. We sat down with race directors Shannon and Ken Krogsrud to get you all the details on what you need to know to crush this great new local race. The inaugural Placer Trail Running Fest is an event unlike any other. Enjoy the most beautiful and runnable trails in all of northern California through the majestic trail system of Hidden Falls Regional Park in Placer County. Choose from the Jack Rabbit 25K or the Thumper 50K while the kids and dogs hit the Hopper 1K and Canicross 5k. There is something for everyone. And the best part is that the proceeds benefit the Placer Land Trust, which supports conservation, access, and preservation of hundreds of acres in the region. Let’s get into the details.Bad Luck Run Club - Run. Party. Repeat.Jackrabbit 25K - PTRF | 15.5 mi Running Route on StravaThumper 50K - PTRF | 31.0 mi Running Route on StravaPlacer Land Trust – Natural Wonders Forever---The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

For Episode 90 we sat down with Suzanne Cardenas. This woman is amazing. Trail runner, mom, wife, personal trainer, marathoner, ultrarunner, multi-stage trail racer, and worldwide multi IRON WOMAN finisher. Her accomplishments are endless, yet you would never suspect she has superpowers because she is so joyful and down to earth. And hear how she has done all of this under a debilitating asthma diagnosis. Let’s get into it. Suzanne Cardenas' Results (ultrasignup.com)Obstri - Suzanne CardenasAthlinks Unclaimed Results Search: Suzanne CardenasLosing Weight, Gaining Wisdom | Style Magazine (stylemg.com)---The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Frog cupcakes, prizes, and mud!!! We are talking Way Too Cool 50k, of course. To help you stay on course on race day, we get down to the nitty gritty with Race Director Julie Fingar. Julie is the owner of NorCalUltras and directs many of our iconic and legendary local races in the area including the WTC 50k, American River 25 and 50, and Rio Del Lago 50k and 100. Julie is an active member in our ultra community and recently completed (WON) another Dreadmill race (BURCS Treadmill 50k). She loves those things. She also completed Badwater 135 again last summer and is currently doing the Virtual Satan's Sidewalk!!!  What the heck is that?And we have James Barstad here tonight. James is another legendary local ultrarunner and always has Julie’s back. James has a long race history and has run all the great local races including WS a couple of times and W2C a handful of times.But tonight Julie and James are joining us to discuss NorCalUltras Way Too Cool 50k Presented by Altra. Let’s get into it!NorCalUltras | Northern California's Premiere Ultra Endurance EventsWay Too Cool 50K Trail Run | NorCalUltras (wtc50k.com)Training Programs in Folsom/Roseville | Fleet FeetAbout — FÜC (fucrunning.com)Dreadmill 48 Hour Endurance Challenge - December 1 - 31, 2022 (ultrasignup.com)---The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Join us as we sit down with local race director of the Salmon Falls 50K and executive director and co-founder of Clipped in for Life, Clint Classsen to talk all things Salmon Falls, hosted by Coloma River Races. Coloma River Races is a non-profit with proceeds benefiting the Northern California Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  The Salmon Falls 50K is a point to point ultra distance trail race offering a challenging and unique trail race experience. This hidden gem offers adventurous terrain and breathtaking views–all in Sacramento’s backyard. The race begins at the Magnolia Ranch trailhead near historic Coloma, CA, the birthplace of the California Gold Rush. The course will run the majority of the trails in the Cronan Ranch area before winding down to Folsom Point State Park at Folsom Lake. We are going to get you all the info you need to crush this 50K. Let’s jump in !! Salmonfalls50k.comClipped In For Life Register to volunteer with Salmon Falls 50KNorthern California JDRF Diabetes ChapterMother Lode Trail Stewardship – El Dorado's Trail GroupFolsom Auburn Trail Riders Action Coalition---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Join us as we sit back down with race director and local purveyor of beer, kombucha, and all your favorite running attire, Paulo Medina to talk all things FOURmidable. We are going to get you all the info you need to both train and crush FOURmidable this year. But that's not all.  You may have heard that the FOURmidable 50K has been selected as a US Team selection race for the 2023 USATF World Mountain & Trail Running Championship. Which means runners who finish in the top two places (men/women) will receive an automatic placement in the USA MOUNTAIN ULTRA TRAIL TEAM. Jean Pommier and Nance Hobbs have graciously joined us to get us all the details. Let’s jump in !! FOURmidable – SingleTrack RunningMountain Ultra Trail - USA Track & Field2023 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships - U.S. Team Selection---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Welcome to a new series from The Mile 99 Interview called “Live at the Bar”. At the Bar, you say?  Well, not the kind of bar you are thinking but the kind trail runners, hikers, and all the rest of us outdoorsy folks think of. Yes! RIVER GRAVEL BARS!We plan to explore all the beautiful bends, twists, and turns of the American River and couple that with a trail run and interview. Cool, huh? We are starting out this new series interviewing our very own Greg Larkin. Join us as we run down from the American River Overlook all the way down to Oregon Bar.A river bar is defined as a ridge-like accumulation of alluvium (such as sand or gravel) in the river channel, along the banks, or at the mouth of a river. The locations of bars are determined by the geometry of the river and the flow through it. During the California Gold Rush, the gravel bars of the American River were extensively mined, stream courses altered, and entire mountain sides washed away. The calm and peaceful places we love today were once loud, busy, and dangerous places full of rough and tough men looking to strike it rich.Oregon Bar is nestled on the North Fork of the American River, just downstream of the Auburn Dam excavation scars at China Bar near Auburn, California and just over 5 river miles downstream of the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River. Many of us know this wide spot in the river as about where the American River ends and Folsom Lake begins. Pioneer Express Trail heads downstream along the west bank of the river and the loud raging rapids of Oregon Bar quiet down as the water slows. Join us for a run as we go Live at the Bar!!!---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the showSupport the show

Hang out with us as we chat with local trail runner Jonathan Seely. You may have seen him running with his daughter on Thirsty Thursday or out on one of our local trails like Training Hill/K2 or maybe even WAY OUT in the Auburn Lake Trails area. But for Episode 86 we leave North America and travel all the way across the pond to Wales to hear all about his 6-day adventure on the World's Toughest race, Montane’s Dagons Back race. The multi-day running event takes you across the mountainous spine of Wales, from North Wales to South Wales; 236 Miles with 57,087 feet of climbing. Not ready for 30 to 43 miles per day? Check out the Hatchling where you can choose to do part of the race route each day. The aim is to give more aspirant Dragons the opportunity to experience the Montane Dragon’s Back Race adventure, and enjoy the camaraderie of the overnight camps, the spectacular course, and the grand finale at Cardiff Castle. Jonathan breaks it down into manageable pieces for us. Take a listen and start training. Montane Dragon's Back Race® - The World's Toughest Mountain Race Jonathan Seely's Mandatory Kit Notes - Google Docs---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

WOW! Can you believe it? The Mile 99 Interview is wrapping up 2022 as well as Season 3. Join us as we reflect on the past year and run through all the cool stuff that happened in our community and on the show. And find out what awesome new stuff the Mile 99 Crew has planned for 2023 (Here is a clue…Live at Bar). Want more?  We also dig deep into our own 2023 personal goals and resolutions. LOTS AND LOTS OF GOALS were told to the Universe, from hundos to snot rockets. Listen in and hold us to them. ---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

We are live at The Aid Station, Trails and Ales in Auburn, California to celebrate the end of 2022 with two awesome and inspiring women who Rock ThisTown, Michelle Hall and Samantha Fontaine. Both of these ladies are masters ofbalancing families, work, community, volunteering, and fitness. Michelle is anaccomplished Ironman and Ultrarunner, Samantha is an accomplished Ultrarunnerand organizer of the Roseville and Rocklin Chapter of She Runs This Town. Bothare positive and powerful women who are supporting their fellow ladies andcommunity day in and day out. Let's go for a run!Roseville/Rocklin, CA She Runs This Town/Mom's Run This Town | Facebook---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

We sat down with legendary ultrarunner (trail and road), coach and community builder Mo Bartley for a lively conversation with interesting stories, anecdotes, advice and observations from her storied running career.Join us for this episode and hear more about how she started out, her overseas adventures, how she gives back to the community and continues to enjoy running as a lifelong sport!Mo Bartley's Results (ultrasignup.com)Impala Racing Team---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

In this episode we chat with Local Legend Ken Crouse. If you know Ken you know him as a quiet and unassuming kind of guy. He is always hanging out at some race in a temporary portable Ham Shack reporting that you have passed through his Aid Station. But you will have a totally different respect for him after you hear his story. Who else has run AR50 22X, WTC 24X and Tamalpa Headlands 50k 17X? He is also a USMC Vietnam Veteran, served in Saigon and is now back there embracing the country, its people, and running the most challenging courses in the world: the Vietnam Trail Marathon and Vietnam Mountain Marathon. You are in for a treat. https://youtube/Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2022Vietnam Trail Series by TopasKen Crouse's Results (ultrasignup.com)---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Scott Abbott, the Executive Director at Sacramento Running Association and the Race Director for CIM 2022 sat down with us to talk details about his career as a runner through high school and college, his transition to coaching and his eventual role as the race director of the world-renowned California International Marathon, coming up this year on December 4th!9000 marathoners and 1000 relay teams participated in the 2021 California International Marathon, and they ran a fast Boston qualifying course from Folsom to Sacramento. This massive road race has runners from all walks of life. Many are chasing personal goals, Boston qualifiers and the iconic finisher's medal. This race has a fantastic organization behind it to truly cater to all levels of participants. Trail runners have also embraced this race as a traditional end-of-year event, whether to run it, volunteer at it or join the various pace groups. Check it out!California International Marathon (runsra.org)https://www.instagram.com/runcim262/https://www.instagram.com/sacramentorunningassociation/https://www.facebook.com/california.international.marathon/https://www.facebook.com/sacramento.running.association/---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

In this episode, we chat with local legend Bill “Billy Goat” Clements. Bill has raced some of the country’s and world’s hardest races from Hard Rock to British Columbia's Fat Dog 120 to UTMB. Bill is also a paddleboard adventurer who paddles among the blue whales and dolphins. He has a wealth of experience and so many great lessons to pass along. Take a listen!!@paddlegoat@billy.goat.running---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

In Episode 79 we sit down with our favorite stewards Elke Reimer, Chaz Sheya, as well as the U.S. Forest Service's own Matt Brownlee. Matt is the Tahoe National Forest, American River District Trail Manager, volunteer coordinator, and motorized and non-amortized trail advisor.  The Mosquito Fire was devastating to many families and our beloved forest. But now that smoke and ash are starting to settle, we are all eager to get out there and help. Get an update on the Mosquito fire, rehab and repair plans, who is involved, funding, future projects, and most importantly how we can help. Sign up at Signupgenius linked below. Trail Stewardship Program (signupgenius.com)News – Western States Endurance Run (wser.org)Robinson Flat Connector Trail Project, Tahoe National Forest (ca.gov)---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

We sat down with our dear friend, trail runner, boxer, and long-distance bike rider Taylor Edwards. Hear about his epic 3,400-mile, 31-day bike touring journey from Newcastle, California to Denali National Park, Alaska to honor the passing of his best friend and Father and to spread his ashes in his father’s favorite place. Taylor’s interests in running, backpacking, and cycling especially, were inherited from his father and he always felt the most connected to him when he is out there pushing himself and finding his limits. Seems fitting to tie it all together for their last adventure together. IG: @waldo.wooYouTube: WaldoWooTube---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

The Rusty Nails team of Craig Thornley, Joe Steinmetz and Matt Keyes joined us for a live recording at The Auburn Aid Station in Auburn, CA, and we had a great time with them. In addition to learning about their backgrounds, we dove into the team's experience at the UTMB PTL event - a multi-day, 186 mile journey around Mont Blanc with over 80000 ft of climbing.On top of that, our community really showed up with us to raise money for the Placer County SPCA.  The SPCA has had a great need for additional funding to help them manage an influx of displaced animals due to the local Mosquito Fire. The fire has burned over 75000 acres in the Tahoe and Eldorado National Forests. With $250 of matching funds from The Mile 99, our listeners and community members brought the total up to nearly $900! THANK YOU ALL!Anyone considering a trip over to any race during the UTMB trail running festival in the future, tune in to this episode!Donate to Placer SPCA here: https://placerspca.org/support/donate/ UTMB PTL event page: https://utmbmontblanc.com/en/page/23/23.htmlThe Auburn Aid Station: https://www.auburnaidstation.com/---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Our community member Katy Gifford is a well-known fixture on the trails and in races all over Northern California. She joined us to talk all about her start in running, first on the road and then to the trails. She has an impressive list of race completions and recently crowned it with a hard fought effort and finish at the Bighorn 100, "a remote rugged test of your endurance"!It certainly delivered on that promise, and we'll hear all about that, her motivation for finding  joy in her running and racing and her hope for more and more inclusivity in the sport of ultrarunning. Join us!Special note: If anyone has some extra money to donate to those affected by the Mosquito Fire, please find some links to do here: https://placercf.org/relief/Katherine Gifford's Results (ultrasignup.com)https://www.facebook.com/katy.gifford.9https://www.instagram.com/katygifford/Bighorn 100  (bighorntrailrun.com)---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Join us as we sit down with our long time friend, accomplished trail runner, dog mom to Emmy Lou, long time race volunteer, and volunteer coordinator for Western States Endurance Run, Laura Matz. Learn what drives her to push beyond her limits and how she overcame great odds. Laura will truly inspire you. Run for fun and don't forget, the number of swims in the river is more important than the miles.---Our sponsors:The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

You are just rolling into Michigan Bluff, mile 55.7, at the Western States Endurance Run. You are hot, sweaty, tired, sore, hungry, and on top of that your feet have been sweaty and wet for miles AND maceration has set in!!! BUT DON'T WORRY Dr. Tonya Olson, is there to save your feet and save your race. Learn about foot care, taping, lubricants, and what to keep in your foot care kit. Be ready for your next race!!!Sports Medicine - Www.centaurrehab.comTonya K Olson - FacebookTonya Olson - LinkedInTonya K Olson - InstagramTonya Olson - TwitterYoutube - Centaur Physical Therapy---Our sponsors:Injinji: Visit https://Injinji.com/MILE99 and use code MILE99 at checkout for 15% offBetterHelp: Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/themile99 and get 10% off your first month---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeSupport the show

We are hanging out with Sierra Trailblazers Club President Rose Asquith along with Alex Danner and Anne King. Learn how they got started as the Sierra Slow Pokes and transformed into the Sierra Trailblazers, the oldest running club in the west, since 1977. Also, did you know they have hosted the Michigan Bluff Aid Station at Western States for 21 years and Auburn Lake Trails before that? Tons of Trail Running History!!! Join us to hear about all of the fun stuff they have going on. Sierra TrailBlazersSierra TrailBlazers Running Club | Facebooksierra trailblazers (@sierratrailblazers) • InstagramSierra TrailBlazers Running Club - YouTube---Our sponsors:Injinji: Visit https://Injinji.com/MILE99 and use code MILE99 at checkout for 15% offEndurance Tap: Visit https://endurancetap.com/ and use code mile99 at checkout for 15% offBetterHelp: Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/themile99 and get 10% off your first month---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeSupport the show

The Tahoe Rim Endurance Runs are finally here and we are talking to George Ruiz and Angela Sullivan about the 50 Mile and 55 K race distances. There are a number of things that you need to know before you step foot on the course. We are going to get into the course, bib pick-ups, cut-off times, aid stations, but most importantly how we will be tracking you this year with the new RaceJoy app. Let’s get into it.Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs | A glimpse of heaven … a taste of hell. (trter.com)Tahoe Rim Trail 100 mile 2022 live tracker by trackleaders.comRaceJoy_how_to_sheet.pdf (mcusercontent.com)Final Instructions for 2022 TRTER (mailchi.mp)Our sponsors:Injinji: Visit https://Injinji.com/MILE99 and use code MILE99 at checkout for 15% offEndurance Tap: Visit https://endurancetap.com/ and use code mile99 at checkout for 15% offBetterHelp: Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/themile99 and get 10% off your first month---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

Your co-host Greg worked at the Duncan Canyon aid station at the 2022 Western States Endurance Run and wandered around before the runners arrived and talked to crew members and spectators to hear their expectations for the weekend.After getting all of the runners in and out of the aid station and helping to break it down, he headed down to Foresthill to meet more people, hear from them and enjoy the community atmosphere. We hope you enjoy this special episode and that it brings back great memories from the race and "fuels the stoke" as our friend Jared stated!Also make sure to listen in this episode for a secret word to unlock an Endurance Tap product giveaway!Our sponsors:Injinji: Visit https://Injinji.com/MILE99 and use code MILE99 at checkout for 15% offEndurance Tap: Visit https://endurancetap.com/ and use code mile99 at checkout for 15% offBetterHelp: Visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/themile99 and get 10% off your first month---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show

The 49th Western States Endurance Run is in the books and what an event it was. This episode is a special tribute to all the runners, crew, pacers, volunteers, family and friends who made this magical weekend so special. We share their stories as well as our own. Hear from Dave Hope, Beth Lang, Tina Sinetos, and Randy Van Dusen. Let’s jump in!Western States web site: https://www.wser.org/---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewOur Sponsor: BetterHelp, Receive 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/themile99 Our Sponsor: Endurance Tap - all natural energy gels  https://endurancetap.com/Support the show

Craig, Diana and Topher were gracious enough to take time from their busy pre-race schedules with only 9 days before the start of the 2022 Western States Endurance Run. They joined us for an hour to give us all of the updates about what's been going on behind the scenes in the past year.We covered a wide variety of topics include the new WSER mission statement, major trail realignment projects in the high country, an update on the critical Cal Street trail section in Foresthill, medical research and personnel updates and so much more. Join us to get all of the inside information leading up to the race!After you've listened to the episode, head over to https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-70-post-67915478 and unlock all of the post-show goodness as we spent some more time digging in to even more!Western States web site: https://www.wser.org/Western States medical topic video series: https://www.facebook.com/wser100/events/Western States YouTube channel with 2022 livestream coverage during the race: https://www.youtube.com/c/WSER100---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

Our good friend and Foresthill trail runner Dave Hope joined us to talk about his start as a Stockton area speedster on the track and cross-country racing scene, to a missed opportunity in the Marine Corps, travels from Belize to Minnesota and eventually finding his way back to California!Now he has the opportunity along with a few hundred others to toe the line at the 2022 Western States Endurance Run. Dave runs with a smile on his face and a positive outlook and has dialed in his training for this year's race, including a new 50k distance PR.  Our very own Jessica Harris will pace him from Foresthill to the river crossing, and we're excited to follow him throughout the day and night!After you've listened to the episode, head over to https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-69-post-67341753 and check out the post show with Dave!Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foresthilldave/Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davejulie.hopeDave's Ultrasignup: https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Dave&lname=Hope---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

My Cocodona Redemption was an experience in planning, preparation, and prevention. But it was also a net sum energy equation and using the energy in the system as efficiently as possible. That meant eating, drinking, moving, resting, and sleeping on a regular rigid schedule to get the energy in and moving efficiently during the days and nights. One of the quickest ways to loose energy during the day is from solar rays.  Many of you asked, why is he wearing a hoodie and what is with the umbrella? Well, it again comes down to energy. When the sun is on your skin or blazing through your non-UPF-protected clothing your body responds to protect itself. To control your body temperature, you sweat. The cooling process requires energy and sweating leads to water and salt loss. So getting overheated and sunburnt leads to all sorts of problems. And with a 5-day race, you cannot afford to lose anything. This gear review focuses on the items I used to preserve my energy. Sunbrella - Lightrek Hiking (Chrome) Umbrella - Gossamer GearSun Hoodie - Sun-Protective Fabric Men's Hoodies | REI Co-opSun Hoodie - Search results: hoodies | Columbia SportswearSun Hoodie - Realtree CamoGloves - outdoorresearch.comVest - GOREWEARPoles - Trekking Poles | Hiking Poles | Black Diamond EquipmentBackpack - blackdiamondequipment.comRecovery - R8 Plus Deep Tissue Massage Muscle Roller | ROLL RecoverySnacks - eatbobos.comSocks - Shop All Socks | Injinji Performance ToesocksPrana Stretch Zion Pant II - prAna---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

After his first ever DNF at the inaugural Cocadona 250 in 2021, Mike Turner, co-host of The Mile 99 Interview podcast and "Regular Guy Ultrarunner" stormed back into his training with a burning desire to fix what went wrong.  He reinvented his entire plan, hired trainers, researched the "Ultra Lean", spoke to doctors, hit mega vert, cross-trained, dramatically changed his diet and most importantly relentlessly studied how to tackle this new distance.   With trusty Sun-brella in hand, he assembled a support team with his daughter at the helm and friends of new and old to pace him along the way. From the Chaparral, Piñon, Juniper, and Ponderosa forest that surrounds Prescott, Arizona, over the sunburned cow pastures of Fain Ranch, up the rugged Mingus Mountain, through the historic towns of Jerome and Sedona, forging rivers, summiting the infamous Mount Elden, to the finish line in Flagstaff; Mike’s 108-hour journey took meticulously executing everything he had ever learned about ultrarunning.  Tune in to this extra-special episode with our friend and newly-buckled Cocadona 250 finisher to hear the story of his amazing week-long adventure; Cocadona Redemption, a journey of planning, preparation, and prevention.---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

Erin and Adam sat down with co-hosts Jessica and Greg for a post race interview after Canyons 100k presented by UTMB after we had spoken to them right before the race live at the Auburn Aid Station. First we started with some exciting news about Erin's return to racing (hint: it went great!) as she prepares for an overseas foray to CCC this fall. We can't wait to follow her progress there!Then we talked to Adam about his course record-setting win at Canyons 100k which earned him both a Golden Ticket and an automatic entry into Western States 2022 as well as an entry into CCC. We got a chance to hear more about his decision process, as Western States would be his first 100 miler following his first 100k race at Canyons.We're very excited for both of them wish them all the best for the 2022 season!Erin's return to racing at Mt. Sentinel: http://competitivetiming.com/results/2022/225038GAdam's Canyons 100k post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvOXnzFIW2/---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

Greg and Jessica sat down with Manouch Shirvanioun while Mike was on course at the Cocadona 250 race in Arizona. Manouch is an ultrarunning fixture in the Auburn area and has a great resumé of race finishes at all distances including Western States in 2018. He is currently training for another Western States attempt in June, and he's a new age category. We talked about his childhood in Iran, how beer got him into running, his mentors along the way as he discovered ultrarunning, his volunteer work with the Canyon Keepers in the Auburn area and much, much more! Join us for this motivating and insightful interview with Manouch.Manouch Shirvanioun's Results (ultrasignup.com)The Canyon Keepers---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show

HOKA generously arranged for two of their sponsored athletes - Erin Clark and Adam Peterman - to have an in-person live podcast recording at the Auburn Aid Station store just two days before the Canyons Endurance Runs by UTMB race that took places on April 23rd, 2022.We had a fantastic time getting to know Erin and Adam, their early race experiences, their transitions to the trails, and their favorite distances. We also heard about the great trail community they have in Missoula, Montana, off-season training options and their dog Poppy, an accomplished runner as well!Just two days after this recording, Adam went on to win the Canyons 100k race in course record pace, earning himself a coveted Golden Ticket to the 2022 Western States Endurance Run! We are so excited for him and to see Erin's race at CCC in Chamonix later this year!UTMB: https://utmb.worldCanyons Endurance Runs: http://e3running.com/canyonsCanyons 100k results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=89063Erin's IG: https://instagram.com/erin_elizabeth41Adam's IG: https://instagram.com/adampeterman_Poppy The Pug's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/101185002---Your hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike Turner Intro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevatioThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewSupport the show