Have you ever wondered why D-Bo kept repeating himself on the @WesternStates Live stream? Well, wonder no more! It turns out, Jamil Coury from @AravaipaRunning had EVERYTHING to do with it. Is this a Conspiracy? No, it's facts. Probably. #trailrunning #dylanbowman #jamilcoury #conspiracy #ultra
Have you ever wondered what it's like to run not once, but twice... and win both times? What about winning 17 straight* races?! Well, Rachel Entrekin, aka The Blonder Bomber, aka Queen E, joins us on this week's episode of Chasin' Trail to talk about those things and so much more.
Did you know Rachel also writes and plays piano? So many talents, it just so happens running is one of her best. Making her case for Trail Runner of the Year, Rachel has taken the sport by storm in 2025 and she doesn't look to stop now.
Did I mention she also set the course record at High Lonesome this year? Geez! All we know is she is going to give Courtney and Tara a run for their money.
You can find Rachel on:
Instagram: @Rachel_Entrekin
Blog: Blonde Idiot Running
Big thank you to Rachel for coming on and being such a good sport and all around fun human. We wish her luck at The Mammoth in September! She is gonna need it... Teddy is coming.
In this wild and wide-ranging episode of Chasin’ Trail,Teddy Tonelli sits down with trail running icon and thru-hiking Legend (his nickname) Jeff Garmire. We talk tigers (yes, literal and metaphorical), the Cult of Hardrock 100, and how High Lonesome might give it a run forthe money.
We cover poop stories, trail hanky panky, and the grittyrealities of going after the self-supported Appalachian Trail SOBO record—an absolutely massive endeavor that Jeff will soon tackle.
Jeff is the creator of the Free Outside YouTube andpodcast series, a fun-loving FKT crusher, author, and all-around Backcountry Goober with over 30,000+ trail miles under his belt.
From hallucinating on the Long Trail (Jumanji, anyone?)to sprinting to the finish on the JMT with potential kidney issues, he’s been through it all—and lived to podcast about it.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you might never trust a fartagain.
📲 Follow Jeff Garmire/ Free Outside
Web: https://www.freeoutside.com
YouTube: Free Outside
Instagram: @thefreeoutside
Podcast: Free Outside Podcast
Russ Grant is a community first type of guy. Although youwill find him out racing, you’re sure to find him every Wednesday night takingpictures for the Northeast Trail Crew (links below).
He recently just finished his first 100 miler, completingthe Back Cove Backyard Ultra, totaling 104 miles in 24 hours and 20 minutes.
Lightening fast! He will soon be hosting the Hot Dog 40k, time to be determined, but it is probably gonna be a blast. Anything with hotdogs is a blast, really.
We also discuss Teddy’s ambition of starting the Hot Dog100, a 100k made for hot dogs, by hot dogs. A bunch of aid stations, a hot dog required at each. Vegans still being discussed… Leaning towards maybe.
We also discuss different uses of peanut butter. Is it good for chaffing? Find out!
You can find Grant on Instagram at:
@russjgrant
@thenortheasttrailcrew
Meet Natasha Swartley: Trail Medic, Long Run Enthusiast, Navy Veteran and all-around cheerful soul. Raised in the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania, Tashs could be described as a country girl. The Hillbilly roots running deep, Tasha naturally found her way back to the mountains after her time serving her country.
Natasha is here on the pod to talk about her recent experience at the Tahoe 200, along with working many a Destination Trail race as the medical lead. She has run multiple 100 milers, but the quest for 200 remains!
She is determined to finish Tahoe 200, so she will be back in 2026 for round two. In the meantime, she will continue spending her time roving the west coast race scene
You can find Natasha on Instagram at @wonderlostunicorn or at @thortrailmedic
Her Etsy can be found at THIS link. That's where you can find the Foot Care To-Go packs. A true must-have in your vest or drop bag.
You can also help out by supporting one of Natasha's favorite causes, The Two Wolves Foundation.
What happens when two Italians get on a podcast? Well, they talk about running up mountains, food and chasin' Latinas. Naturally.
But Joe is coming off an impressive result at the Cirque Series, Killington race on 6/28. He entered his first trail race with little expectation, but finished only 30 minutes behind the great Dan Curts, while also finishing ahead of 3 Pros. Namely, James Lauriello, his brother-in-law.
We also learn that Joe's Mom is a big fan of the show, which was somewhat uncomfortable for poor Joe. Either way, we needed to bring Joe to the masses, because he may just be coming to a screen near you, during a race... like a trail race.
Joe is looking to move out West and continue his running journey, with an emphasis in the mountains. He is eyeing Colorado, but the entirety of the West has officially been put on notice... Joe is coming.
You can find Joe on Instagram at @joepezzo
Easy, right? Go give him a follow and keep up with his skyward trajectory! 🚀
#trailrunning #running #joepezzo #cirqueseries #killington #chasingtrail
Here is the 2nd part to the 2 part episode with Max Mogren. As the Trial of the Century is nearing it's end, we discuss the possibilities of local Jacksonites just being a bunch of jealous a-holes. From a previous record holder using his platform to be a world class hater.
Will Ryan Burke be the bad guy at the and of all this? Most likely, him and Kelly Halpin... both of which had something to lose when Michelino got the record. Nothing like some good old fashioned localism to protect the sacred Mountains.
If the Natives can't have it, the privileged Whites cant have it, damnit NO ONE can have it!
We also talk about how selling public land might be a good thing! Or do we? Find out on this episode of Chasing Trail!
#trailrunning #freemichelino #michelinosunseri #maxmogren #trialofthecentury
Tim Tollefson joins us to discuss hair, donuts, and of course, the lightening round. But things definitely get interesting when Tim refuses to tell Teddy what kind of conditioner he uses. But will he reveal another hair secret?
We also get to meet Nacho, Tim's dog, and he is very cute. There is also some talk about running, specifically his baby, Mammoth Trailfest. Going into year 4, this are going to be big, real big.
And we also have a bit of breaking news on the show, tune in to find out. Does Tim secretly love croissants more than donuts??
You can find Tim on instagram @timtollefson
Trailfest can be found at @mammothtrailfest
If you are looking for more information about Trailfest, visit:
#trailrunning #utmb #timtollefson #donuts
As the trial of the century comes to a close in United States vs. Sunseri, Max and Tedy discuss the recent media blitz and how some Jackson locals may be jealous of Michelino's accomplishment.
The National Park Service came out and said, from Frank Lands himself, that NPS no longer supports prosecuting the case. But the esteemed Ariel Calmes didn't listen, ignored a Executive Order, and proceeded. Will it come back to haunt her?
We also talk about the broader implications of over-criminalization in America, but specifically on Public Lands. The Federal Government spends 6.9 trilllion each year.
Can you guess how much goes to the Public Lands and Conservation? Watch the episode to find out.
This is part 1 of a 2 part episode with Max Mogren, with the second episode set to release in a few days. Join the discussion and let us know what you think if this case.
Is the Federal Government wrong? Should Michelino be locked up for ever? We wanna know.
Max Mogren (@maxmogren) • Instagram photos and videos#trailrunning #freemichelino #tetons #jacksonhole #mogfarts#chasintrail #unhinged
In this special episode of Teddy Talks, we dive deep into the federal prosecution of professional trail runner Michelino Sunseri, who set a speed record on the Grand Teton — only to be charged for using a historic trail long embraced by climbers and runners alike.
This isn’t just a story about a shortcut — it’s a story about access, bureaucracy, and how public lands are increasingly becoming fenced off by red tape and selective enforcement. We explore the historical parallels to past mountaineering feuds, the silence of the outdoor community, and why this case should alarm anyone who values movement in wild spaces. The public is the solution!
📰 Full list of sources and articles referenced in this episode:
https://wyofile.com/grand-teton-trial-reveals-new-details-around-ultra-runners-shortcut-and-feds-decision-to-charge-him/
https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/high-elevation-drama-grand-teton-national-park-20335706.php
https://gearjunkie.com/endurance/michelino-sunseri-switchback-settlement
https://wyofile.com/records-fall-tetons/
https://www.mindstrengthproject.com/about
https://www.give-r.com/pages/ryan-burke
https://apnews.com/article/934a5526570569b625f5d854ec339a04
https://www.congress.gov/114/plaws/publ245/PLAW-114publ245.pdf
https://www.fodors.com/news/news/new-interior-order-limits-local-control-over-national-parks-amid-staffing-crisis
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1874/text
https://naturalresources.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=414710
https://recreationroundtable.org/news/orr-wants-to-cut-the-red-tape-to-getting-outside/
https://news.ultrasignup.com/the-explore-act-is-a-win-for-runners-and-public-lands/
This episode of Chasin’ Trail is unhinged in all the right ways. Teddy Tonelli welcomes Scott Klingonsmith—aka Scrappy Chollo—to talk about racing up mountains, surviving with a heart condition, and why capybaras might be the key to world peace.
We cover:
His upcoming showdown at the Sunapee Scramble on June 1st, 2025
Growing up fast (and running even faster) with a heart condition
How chollos, breastfeeding metaphors, and capybara diplomacy somehow all connect
What it’s like being the weirdest and toughest dude on Strava
This isn’t just another trail talk—it’s trail running meets chaos theory, spiritual rodents, and altitude-fueled nonsense.
If you like your mountain podcasts fast, funny, and slightly feral, you’re in the right place.
Subscribe, share, and send a capybara to Congress.
You can find Scot on Instagram @scrappy_chollo
#ScottKlingonsmith #ChasinTrail #ScrappyChollo #CapybaraPeaceTreaty #SunapeeScramble #TrailRunningPodcast #MountainRunning #Skyrunning #RunningWithHeart #UltrarunningChaos #BreastfeedingAnalogies #RodentDiplomacy
Some would say that Max Mogren has some controversialopinions, that he is a “conspiracy theorist”. Well, Teddy wanted to have Max (not that Max, he’s still dodging us) on the show to discuss the upcoming court case of United States vs. Sunseri. He recently discussed the controversy in an Instagram post where he blasts the Feds for frivolous use of our tax dollars.
You’ll come to find that Max is out there fighting for thecommon man and is trying to preserve true access to the outdoors. Rather than build more roads into the parks, let’s prioritize funding for keeping the landshealthy, the opening of corridors for animals, and the reforming of the fee system to benefit the poorest among us.
This episode has its funny moments, and Teddy does his bestto keep up with Max, while giving some heart felt opinions of his own. At the end of the day, we have a lot of work to do if we want to truly preserve our lands and the beautiful plants and animals we know and love. We need to push back against the fraudulent tax scam of carbon credits, dust credits, and promote real solutions and tangible projects that will benefit life across this planet.
We also talk about how the government overreach is likehaving your wiener grabbed by a robot. Not fun. We also discuss the Joe Rogan Experience Max had with a Fleshlight and breaking a coffee table back in the day.
We also discuss Teddy’s phenomenal thighs in this episode,along with his love of cheese. He has Max steelman the argument for Michelino being thrown in Federal Prison forever. We also discuss how Michelino is like Frodo Baggins.
You can find Max on Instagram at Max Mogren or his Dirty Bag Rigs
You can rad Max’s Substack here: Max Mogren's Newsletter and MogfartsPodcast | Substack
#trailrunning #freemichelino #tetons #jacksonhole #mogfarts#chasintrail #unhinged
You saw the clips, but here is the full breakdown. Teddy gives a quick race preview of the Mammoth 200 by Trailfest in this week's solo episode of Chasing Trail and Teddy Talks.
Teddy also talks about the rich history of Mammoth Lakes, California, previously known as Mammoth City back in the old days. The Mono People originally inhabited the area, until gold was found.
Join us on this episode as Teddy walks through his decision to protect the sanctity of our sport, trial running, from another self-aggrandizing documentary... So we are making our own.
Help support Teddy's run and documentary making by giving a few dollars to the GoFundMe. It's a great help, you see, we need you!
Here is the link. And remember... we are probably gonna make hats.
Also, visit us on Instagram at istagram.com/run.slut.co
#trailrunning #moab #kom #mammoth200 #mammothmountain #podcast #boyking
On this episode of Chasin' Trail, we are joined by Cocodona 250 finisher, Damon Chavez. But that's not all, he's also done the Tahoe 200, Bears Ears, Javalina, and many many more. Heck, he hasn't even ran anything less than a 50 miler. We think that is crazy, but we love it.
Damon resides in Cedar City, Utah, but was born up the road in Beaver. He calls the Tushars Mountains his home, and makes the pilgrimage back each year to run the Tushars 100k.
This year, he plans on going back and claiming is spot atop the podium. Can he do it? We think he can.
We also talk about the alleged King of Moab, @woah_max and whether or not Damon will take his crown. Will Max accept the challenge? Will he finally admit that vibes, in fact, do not win races?
You can find Damon on instagram at:
https://instagram.com/damonchavez
Remember, head to runslut.co and get yourself a shirt... support it.
#trailrunning #trailrunningpodcast #cocodona250 #utmb #kingofnothing #destinationtrail
Are you tired of the same old boring trail race? Are you looking to challenge yourself, see somewhere beautiful, and be treated like a rockstar?
Go visit Mad Moose Events and Kylah Ricks. This family business aims to bring trial running to the masses, with dozens of races throughout Colorado and Utah.
We sit down and talk to Kaylah about racing AND directing the same race, rogue mice in your van, and how NOT to get someone lost on a course.
We also bring back the much loved and requested, Lightening Round. We ask the important questions about trail running here, people! Kylah is also an accomplished athlete.
At only 22 years old, she is slowly making a name for herself in the running world, all while putting on the events she wins... talk about a major flex.
You can find Kylah on Instagram:
Mad Moose Races? Look no further!
Join Teddy and Francesco for Episode 10 of Chasin' Trail! We talk wolves. We talk Mingus. We talk... talk.
The interview gets heated in the lightening round, as Teddy's frustration with Michelino and the Sunseri's reaches a boiling point. Somehow, Teddy wasn't aware Francesco Sunseri was the same Francesco that pays his salary. Let's just say, Teddy is having a long talk with HR on Monday.
Francesco will be running the newly created, Mingus Traverse, part of Cocodona weekend. The festivities kick off on Monday with the 250, followed by Mingus, Sedona 125, and the Flagstaff 39. If you're out there and see Francesco, say HI!
You can find Francesco on Instagram @franc.sunseri
Also, make sure to go to the RunSlut.co store and buy yourself a shirt... Support it.
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Ok so we have Holly Ryerson... Well kind of. It's actually Local Woman, who is Holly's manager. Holly is very busy, so Local Woman came on to talk about some of Holly's recent accomplishments and upcoming goals.
Please excuse Teddy for not being himself today, this threw him off and Local Woman was a bit rude. But Teddy is a professional, and professionals push on.
We talk about being famous, the smell at the UTMB start line, and future goals to run at the big dance, UTMB. We shall she if Holly gets enough stones.
So what's better, Garmin or Coros? Western States or UTMB? Tune in and find out! Make sure to follow and hit the bell thing, notification whatever. You get it.
You can find Holly on Instagram at:
@hollzryerson and @donnersummitnews
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#trailrunner #utmb #hollyryerson #ultrarunning #podcasts
Join Teddy and James for a preview of the Canyons 50k by UTMB. We also review the 100k and the 100 miler for good measure. Also, up for discussion is the recent return of Katie Schide and Germain Grangier to On Running, marking a significant shift in their professional careers.
We take our picks for the main races, explore some notable storylines, and wondering why Ryan Montgomery isn't running the 100 miler... is he going to States? Will he try to podium in a deep field? All we know is... DNF.
Make sure you go give The Steep Stuff Podcast a follow, James is a great guy and definitely Teddy Approved.
Remember, subscribe, comment, follow... all the things.
🌐 Find James here:
🎧 Steep Stuff on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-steep-stuff-podcast/id1736139061
🎧 Steep Stuff on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mWgbjvZRPVSBgNH71uBBn
📺 Steep Stuff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSteepStuffPodcast
📸 Steep Stuff on Instagram: @steepstuff_pod
🧠 James on Instagram: @jameslauriello
📬 Substack: https://jameslauriello.substack.com/
Make sure you go to the website and buy a shirt... support is. 🌐 runslut.com
#ChasinTrail #SteepStuffPodcast #JamesLauriello #canyons50k #canyons100k #canyonsutmb #TrailRunningWeirdos #utmb #RunSlutCo
Do you know Tom Hooper? Are you aware he could live solely on Pop Tarts? He’s also the Race director of Sunapee Scramble, and like 50 other freakin’ races. The guy stays runnin’, slangin’ drinks, and making people dreams come true by keeping East Coast races alive.It’s always fun and games here at Chasin’ Trail, but Tom is actually a really great guy doing some really great things for the sport of Trail Running 🏃🏻♂️ Tom won’t be known as the fastest guy alive, but he sure puts everything he has into his projects. Go give the episode a listen, it’s out tomorrow. While you’re there, go watch some other episodes. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. All that good stuff.You can find Tom at-Web: https://six03endurance.comIG: @tomhooper603 @sunapeescramble Go give Tom a follow, and be on the look out for Sunapee Scramble this June 1st, 2025.#chasintrail #running #trailrunner #tomhooper #thepooperscooper #sunapeescramble #eastcoasttrail #newhampshire
We are back from a long break but extremely excited to be back behind the mic.
We are excited to welcome in Jon Cox and Becca Jones, the masterminds behind Midstate Mile, a backyard ultra that tests you physically and mentally.
More importantly, they are bringing running back to it's root with their efforts in the Ultra Community.
We also talk about races making people poop in buckets (gross), Teddy hits on Becca (kinda, not really), Jon runs 100 miles (finally!)... and much much more!
Go find them at the following interwebs:
web: www.bmfjevents.com/
insta:
@lilbeccabee
@jonruns_
@midstatemile
Remember, hit the runslut.co store for some shirts... Support it. #trailrunning #runningpod #midstatemile #murdermile #tennessseerunning
