Operation:Ultra Podcast

Operation:Ultra Podcast


Latest Episodes

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 11 - Ouachita Trail 50
March 24, 2014

Arkansas's ultra couple Stan and Chrissy Ferguson tell us how the ultra world brought them together and how they got started as RD's of Ouachita Trail 50 Miler. Tim Harrington talks to us from Kaliningrad, Russia, about what he's doing to change the live

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 10 - EXPOSING BUTS
March 17, 2014

Greg Wingo and David Tosch, BUTS (Birmingham Ultra Trail Society) advocates, update us on the trail and ultra scene in Alabama and the upcoming inaugural Lake Martin 100. Check out BUTS. Read David's advice for beginner ultrarunners. Find a race in the S

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 9 - BUZZING…IDIOTS
March 10, 2014

Buzzing...David Hanenburg, founder of EnduranceBuzz.com and Director of Endurance Buzz Adventures talks with us about five must-do North Texas events, cup-free racing and his experience in the ultra world. Idiots...David Murphy, Missouri ultra athlete an

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 8 - HORTON MILES
March 03, 2014

This week we talk to ultrarunning legend Dr. David Horton about the sport and about his gnarly Hellgate 100k. Then, we introduce you to Paul Tuner (PT), our close friend and the man responsible for luring us into the ultra world. Check out Horton's Hellg

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 7 - CAJUN STYLE
February 24, 2014

Louisiana has a lot going on in the ultra world thanks to Jeff Beck at Forge Racing. This week, Jeff sits down with us to highlight some of the 2014 Forge races. Louisiana ultrarunners Ed Melancon and Edie Ridel offer unique perspectives on the sport and

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 6 - WESTERN KENTUCKY
February 17, 2014

Steve Derbin, President of the Western Kentucky Runners Club, tells us about Land Between the Lakes, Run Under the Stars, Strolling Jim and the new Barkley Fall Classic. Erik Heller, Manager of Gearhead Outfitters in Little Rock, talks about form, structu

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 5 - FROM OBX TO CO
February 10, 2014

Race Director Brandon Wilson of RacENC talks about the tradition of Croatan 24hr, the hurt at Mattamuskeet Death March, and the upcoming Graveyard 100.  Then, Jeff Vierling of Tailwind tells the story and science behind their cutting-edge sports nutriti

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 4 - GETTING IT DONE
February 03, 2014

“There are basically two types of people. People who accomplish things and people who claim to have accomplished things. The first group is less crowded.” -Mark TwainThis week we talk to two ultrarunners who have accomplished a lot - Travis Liles co-r

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 3 - GOING BIG
January 27, 2014

This week we interview two ultrarunners "going big".  In 2014, Jeremy Day has his sights set on completing the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. Caleb Wilson, RD of the Fort Clinch 100, went from zero to ultra and threw in a little race planning along the way.

OPERATION:ULTRA PODCAST - EPISODE 2 - CHATTANOOGA
January 20, 2014

Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a hot spot for outdoor play.  This week we'll talk to Wild Trails Director Randy Whorton about the role he's played in developing Chattanooga's trail community and the events offered in the 2014 Salomon Rock/Creek Trail Series.