In this episode, Jake and Mick sit down with Sarah Humble, fresh off her wins at the White Pine 50 and Bear 100. Sarah shares her journey from high school cross-country to dominating ultramarathons, how quitting her job led to a breakthrough summer of training in Europe, and what it really takes to race at the highest level.We also dive into: • The Appalachian Trail FKT controversy and fairness in records • Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – who’s the true GOAT? • Mammoth 200 recap, Fantasy Trail Running, and Jim Walmsley’s dominance • DC Peaks 50 predictions (men’s and women’s race previews!) • Sarah’s mindset and strategy that led to her 21-hour Bear 100 win • What’s next: preparing for the Black Canyon 100K🔥 Whether you’re a trail runner, ultrarunning fan, or just love stories of grit and endurance, this episode delivers hot takes, deep insights, and plenty of laughs.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Opening Banter & Predictions00:36 – Introducing Sarah Humble: White Pine & Bear 100 Champion02:09 – Stories from Racing Against Sarah04:07 – Dropping Poles & Racing Strategy05:22 – Sarah Quits Job for Running + Summer in Europe07:07 – Swiss Canyon Trail & Competing Internationally07:53 – High School Running Background & Lessons Learned09:18 – From Average 5K to Ultramarathon Beast11:17 – Pre-Race Talk: Dixie Pigs, Mammoth, & Bear 10012:15 – Appalachian Trail FKT Controversy14:21 – Debating Trans Inclusion in FKTs18:49 – Sarah’s 21-Hour Bear 100 Victory Story21:04 – Hot Takes on Records & Recognition23:17 – Katie Schide vs. Courtney Dauwalter – Who’s the GOAT?25:36 – Kilian Jornet, Jim Walmsley & Trail Running Legends27:20 – Fantasy Trail Running & Mammoth 200 Results33:13 – Behind the Scenes of Mammoth 200: Pacing & Mind Games36:20 – Sarah’s Race Strategy at Bear 10038:01 – Battling Competitors in the Final Miles41:28 – Women’s-Only Broadcast Debate in Trail Running43:55 – Livestreams, Commentary & Growing the Sport47:14 – What It Takes to Run a Race Livestream55:55 – Previewing DC Peaks 50: Weather Worries59:16 – Women’s Race Preview – Sydney Park, Natalie Nicholson, Astrid Lindgren01:07:08 – Podium Predictions for the Women’s 50-Miler01:17:08 – Men’s Race Preview – Hammond, White, Gonzalez, Robinson01:27:08 – Men’s Podium Predictions & Times01:32:30 – Could a Woman Podium Overall?01:37:07 – Grant Running for Jarrett: Racing for a Cause01:39:51 – Sarah’s Next Big Race: Black Canyon 100K01:40:56 – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off👉 If you enjoy this, subscribe to the channel, drop a comment, and share with your running crew!🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kACcBFHv166q1Csg07CTB?si=LUFiKQRVQ5m5n5ewy7KswA#TrailRunning #Ultrarunning #Bear100 #DCpeaks #SarahHumble #BlackCanyon100K #NextAidStation
🚨 Race Week is Here! 🚨The ultimate pre-race briefing for the DC Peaks ultramarathon is LIVE. Race directors Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison break down everything you need to know before race day: weather plans, course updates, drop bag rules, aid station food, cutoffs, shuttles, and more.Whether you’re running the 25K, 55K, or 50 Mile, this is your complete guide to staying prepared and having the best race possible.In this episode:✅ Weather plans (Plan A, B & C)✅ Packet pickup info & location✅ Drop bag details (and how to keep them dry)✅ Course markings & GPS files✅ Aid station nutrition (yes, there’s pizza & pancakes!)✅ Early start, pacers, and shuttles✅ Finish line party: food, music, swag & recoveryWe also share community stories, race dedications, and a special fundraiser for Jared, a 6-year-old battling cancer.https://hopecam.networkforgood.com/projects/258982-grant-milch-50-miler-for-hopecam👉 Don’t forget: • Subscribe to this channel for more race updates & trail running content • Hit like & share this with your crew • Follow us on Instagram for live race-day updates • Listen on Spotify for the full podcast experience
Jake and Mick dive into ultrarunning chaos in this episode, recapping the Mammoth Trail Fest and previewing the Bear 100 showdown between Zach Garner and Chepé, while also tackling hot topics like Karl Malone’s resurfaced scandal, doping debates, and cancel culture in sports. They break down training for DC Peaks and 200-mile races, the viral Karl Malone TikTok that lit up social media, and drama from the Track & Field Worlds, including Sydney McLaughlin’s dominance and Cole Hocker’s wild DQ-to-victory story. The conversation shifts to Mammoth Trail Fest highlights, Coleman Craigin’s breakout performance, prize money debates, and UTMB’s growing influence before heading into bold predictions for the Bear 100, the Sarah-dominated women’s field, and a Worlds preview featuring Caleb Olson, Jim Walmsley, and Francesco Puppi. The episode wraps up with fueling mistakes, listener shoutouts, and plenty of laughs.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: Disney trip, kombucha, & chaos 😂01:00 – Welcome back! Jake, Mick & Scott kick things off02:00 – Training fatigue & DC Peaks prep 🏔️04:30 – Strides, cross-country advice & Christian Allen shoutout06:30 – Back-to-back marathons & Strava dark mode07:30 – NBA tangent: Karl Malone scandal resurfaces12:00 – Wild debate: age gaps, teachers, & “Romeo & Juliet laws”15:00 – Karl Malone lawsuit, child support & out-of-court settlement 😳20:00 – Viral TikTok video: “He needs to be under the jail”22:00 – Cancel culture, Jimmy Kimmel & politics in sports26:00 – DOJ conspiracies, text messages & true crime vibes29:30 – Track & Field Worlds: Sydney McLaughlin & juiced East Germans 🏃♀️33:00 – Bruce Jenner comparisons & doping in the 80s37:00 – Cole Hocker DQ drama + insane comeback 🏆39:30 – Finally: Mammoth Trail Fest recap & growth42:00 – Tim Tollefson, Hillary Allen & Mammoth 200 launch45:30 – Coleman Craigin breakout & Hoka sponsorship predictions50:00 – Kodiak as a UTMB Major: auto entries explained55:00 – Mammoth 200: low turnout & timing issues58:00 – Prize money, live stream & hype for 2025 💰01:06:00 – Fantasy Free Trail picks: Jimmy Elam, Max Joseph & more01:10:00 – Women’s showdown: Tara Dower vs Rachel Drake 🔥01:16:00 – Training mistakes: 21 miles, no water, no pack 😅01:20:00 – Airbnb drama & race logistics01:25:00 – Bear 100 preview: Zach Garner vs Chappie showdown 🐻01:30:00 – The “Sarah takeover”: 5 out of 6 female winners named Sarah01:35:00 – Can Chepe pull off the Wasatch/Bear double?01:40:00 – Zach Garner’s course record & expectations01:46:00 – Worlds preview: Caleb Olson, Jim Walmsley & Francesco Puppi 🌍01:53:00 – Fueling mistakes, mental toughness & “Mamba mentality”01:57:00 – Fantasy Free Trail: short & long trail picks02:01:00 – Listener shoutouts: Irish D, Rush Limbaugh vibes & Mediocre Amateur fans02:05:00 – Wrap-up: DC Peaks next week!👉 Don’t miss weekly trail & ultra chaos — hit SUBSCRIBE!👥 Share this with your running crew!Keywords (SEO): Mammoth Trail Fest 2025, Mammoth 200 recap, Bear 100 preview, Zach Garner ultrarunning, Chappie Bear 100, Karl Malone scandal 2025, UTMB 2025 major, Coleman Craigin Hoka, Francesco Puppi Worlds, Caleb Olson trail running, Jim Walmsley Worlds
Jake, Mick, and special guest Danny Bryson (Mediocre Amateur) dive into ultrarunning chaos in this episode, mixing race recaps with wild tangents and big debates. They break down Jesse Rich’s breakout Run Rabbit Run win 🏔️, Danny’s hilarious stories of Survivor auditions, Shark Tank near-misses, and even prison, plus the origins of Mediocre Amateur and his terrifying climb of the Matterhorn. The crew discusses the National Park crackdown on FKTs and illegal filming rules, why Kilimanjaro and the Seven Summits might be overrated, and the insanity of the TOR des Géants: 200 miles and 80k of vert with no sleep. They also touch on Kilian Jornet’s ambitious new FKT project, the absurd Guinness LEGO run 😂, and dive deep into Joyline’s doping scandal and the PED debate in ultras 🚨, before wrapping with an I’m Tough 100 preview and listener Q&A.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: signing up for Wasatch 100 with zero trail shoes 😅00:20 – Welcome back! Danny Bryson joins the pod 🎙️02:00 – Survivor auditions, Shark Tank near-miss & prison stories06:30 – “Mr. Almost”: the royalty of near misses09:30 – Jesse Rich’s breakout win at Run Rabbit Run 🏔️11:00 – The mystery of the “six-seven” chant12:30 – Brutal training runs with future champions14:00 – Jesse Rich: coach, nutritionist & DC Peaks finish line guest16:30 – Mediocre Amateur origins: from failed TV show to YouTube success19:30 – Climbing Matterhorn & terrifying GoPro footage 🧗♂️22:30 – National Park rules, illegal FKTs & filming crackdowns26:00 – Kilimanjaro letdowns & why Seven Summits isn’t worth it30:00 – Life behind Mediocre Amateur: ranch work, plumbing & YouTube grind33:00 – Tour du Mont Blanc fastpack disaster (locked huts, 50-mile day)34:00 – Wild news tangent: Utah political protester & “pants down” arrests 😳39:00 – Oracle’s Larry Ellison makes $100B in a single day 💰41:00 – Would you go to Mars if Elon made it possible? 🚀47:00 – Joyline’s doping scandal & Salomon fallout 🚨52:00 – Should ultras allow doping? The “Dope Olympics” debate57:00 – TOR des Géants recap: 200 miles, 80k vert, no sleep01:03:00 – Nepali runner does 435 miles, then TOR a week later 🤯01:05:00 – Mileage vs vert: what really breaks runners?01:09:00 – Kilian Jornet’s insane new FKT project01:13:00 – Guinness World Record: barefoot 100m over LEGOs 😂01:15:00 – YouTube craft: music choices, editing & standing out01:17:30 – I’m Tough 100 recap & listener question shoutout01:21:00 – AI audiobook hack: turning podcast audio into narration 🎧01:27:00 – Race preview: Carl Meltzer, Trevor Fuchs & I’m Tough lineup01:30:00 – Long unsupported stretches & survival tips for McCall, Idaho01:34:00 – Wrapping up with laughs, comments & shoutouts ❤️
🔥 Doping scandals, $800M lottery dreams, and trail running chaos. This week’s episode of The Next Aid Station is as wild as it gets.Jake and Mick break down the Wasatch 100 and its biggest performances 🏔️ before diving into Joyline’s doping scandal and Salomon’s response 🚨, plus a wider conversation on Lance Armstrong, Nike, and the doping debate in endurance sports. We also break down McAleenan Sunseri’s illegal FKT case and the Department of Justice’s surprising involvement 🏛️, then look ahead with a Run Rabbit Run 2025 preview featuring Arlen Glick, Matt Daniels, Riley Brady, and more. The crew debates trail running prize money, UTMB vs. U.S. races, and whether iconic courses should be reversed, while also laughing through the latest Guinness World Record chaos — a 100m dash barefoot over LEGOs 😂. To wrap it up, we share listener shoutouts, discuss Candace Burt’s business model, and swap stories about Mediocre Amateur. 👉 If you love trail running, ultras, or just hilarious tangents, this is the pod for you.00:00 – Opening hot take: storms at UTMB vs Kaysville00:22 – Welcome back + Wasatch 100 pacing recap 🏔️05:00 – The King of Wasatch: Hosie Cruz’s 5th podium06:00 – Isabella shocks the field in her 100-mile debut07:30 – Why the new Wasatch course is tougher than ever09:00 – Historic times, trail changes & the “chin scraper” debate11:30 – Lead pack drama: drops, surges & surprise moves12:50 – Women’s race recap + sub-24 milestone 💪15:00 – Wild pacing stories & racing with legends16:15 – WNBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard’s $28M no-show deal 🏀20:00 – NBA salary cap loopholes & load management21:40 – Joel Embiid + Zion talk → are stars “bums”?23:20 – Powerball chaos: scam ticket sales & lottery dreams 💰27:00 – What would you buy first with $800M? (pirate trails, jets & cribs)30:00 – $100 steaks, potatoes & billionaire splurges32:00 – Would you blow your winnings or stay frugal?35:00 – Trail running = $20B global industry 🌍37:00 – Road running vs trail running economics38:00 – Announcing: The Running Event in San Antonio 🎤39:00 – The “Diversity Run” controversy & hot takes 🏃♂️45:00 – Guinness World Record: barefoot 100m over LEGOs 😂53:00 – Could Mick break it? New Guinness record ideas56:20 – Breaking news: Joyline doping scandal & Salomon fallout 🚨01:05:00 – Lance Armstrong, Nike & doping in endurance sports01:10:00 – Should doping just be legal in ultras?01:17:00 – McAleenan Sunseri’s illegal FKT & DOJ prosecution 🏛️01:23:00 – DOJ overreach, government waste & frustration01:26:00 – KSL news rants & media distrust 📺01:31:00 – Run Rabbit Run preview: men’s field analysis 🏃♂️01:45:00 – Women’s preview: Riley Brady, Ashley Paulson & more01:46:00 – Prize money in ultras: will it ever matter?01:54:00 – Should Wasatch or DC Peaks run in reverse? 🔄01:56:00 – Listener comments: Aussies, Kiwis & rude Americans02:00:00 – Moab 240 business model controversy 💸02:04:00 – Candace Burt email response & “closing the loop”02:13:00 – Mediocre Amateur shoutout + Matterhorn climb02:14:00 – Wrap-up: headed to Vegas (Magic Mick style) 🎰📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly trail running chaos👥 Share this with your running crew!
In this episode, we dive into Christian Allen’s viral Nike photoshoot and ACG trail sponsorship, his training blocks in Chamonix that included over 100 miles and 23,000 feet of vert, and a breakdown of Cam Hanes’ Broken film and the Cocadona 250. We recap the action from UTMB and OCC, including Jim Walmsley’s frustrations with aid stations, Adam Peterman’s inspiring comeback, and Courtney Dauwalter’s struggles, before shifting to the global stage with the rise of Kenyan and Chinese ultrarunners and what it means for the future of the sport. We also look ahead with a Western States 2025 preview featuring Francesco Puppi, Hayden Hawks, Caleb, and Jim, plus a Wasatch 100 preview and the drama around Zach Garner’s volunteer hours controversy. The episode closes on a lighter note with the funniest listener shoutouts, stories of ping pong battles with Chinese executives, and even a wild Lamborghini dinner invite.
Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: mullets, wigs & Christian’s legendary hair00:24 – Welcome back + intros with Christian Allen02:00 – Nike sponsorship story & viral photoshoot 📸05:30 – Nike Trail merges with ACG: what it means for athletes06:45 – Training in Chamonix: 100 miles, 23,000 ft vert 🏔️08:15 – Wasatch 100 course signs & trail marking chaos12:00 – Cam Hanes’ Broken film & Coca-Dona 250 talk 🎥13:35 – Three-day fasting + hallucinations while racing?!14:30 – Christian’s USA gear giveaway + visor comeback 🧢16:20 – Social media & sponsorship pressures for runners18:00 – Nike’s ACG strategy explained: future of trail gear22:00 – Gear talk: radical airflow shirt & prototypes 👕25:00 – Sydney Marathon recap & Kipchoge running 2:08 at age 4028:00 – Christian’s marathon goals: CIM, Boston & chasing 2:0729:35 – Connor Mance’s American record & shoe tech debates34:00 – BYU, Weber State & coaching legends 🏃♂️43:10 – UTMB/CCC review: Christian’s racing + nausea struggles46:00 – Fueling failures, nausea & the Zofran experiment47:55 – Jim Walmsley’s critical UTMB interview 🎤50:00 – Aid station chaos at OCC & live race drama53:15 – Adam Peterman’s comeback + rising stars54:30 – Canadian Sam Hendry’s breakout performance 🇨🇦56:00 – Christian’s plans for sub-4 50K & Golden Trail Finals57:15 – UTMB lottery, stones system & booking the chalet 🏔️01:00:00 – UTMB dream crew planning (and French language struggles)01:01:30 – Western States preview: Francesco Puppi, Hayden Hawks & Drew Holmen01:05:00 – Caleb, Jim & Americans lining up for Western 202501:07:15 – Women’s UTMB: epic finish + tactical battles01:09:00 – Kenyan & Chinese runners storming the scene 🌍01:15:00 – French miss the podium + global shift in ultrarunning01:16:00 – Courtney Dauwalter’s struggles: injury or weather?01:20:00 – Debate: Triple Crown vs winning UTMB multiple times01:25:00 – VK races, Mount Marathon & hardest 5K in the world01:28:00 – Top storylines from UTMB week (panel’s podium picks)01:33:00 – Nike vs Nation: sponsorship vs country pride 🇺🇸👟01:46:00 – Doping, money & the future of the sport 💰01:47:00 – Wasatch 100 preview + Zach Garner volunteer hours drama01:52:00 – Top men’s & women’s contenders for Wasatch02:04:00 – Listener shoutouts & Strava comments ❤️02:08:00 – Chinese business meeting → ping pong & Lamborghini invite 🏓🚗02:09:50 – Wrap-up & thanks to Christian Allen
This episode mixes trail running analysis, athlete insights, and pure podcast chaos.👉 Don’t miss weekly episodes — hit SUBSCRIBE on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify
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🔥 The ultimate UTMB 2025 preview + trail running chaos! 🔥In this jam-packed episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake and Mick break down their bold UTMB 2025 predictions, asking whether Hayden Hawks or any American can finally topple the French. They share their Fantasy Free Trail top-10 picks for both the men’s and women’s races, unpack the wild story of the $3.7M Miami Heat jersey theft, and pitch a high-stakes runner vs. mountain biker 50-mile showdown. The conversation also dives into Joe Korsmo’s Broken at 300 documentary, with reflections on why DNFs matter, and explores Tom Evans’ perspective on fatherhood vs. athletic greatness. Beyond the racing world, they debate whether shorter trail races could one day surpass 100-milers in popularity, before closing with listener shoutouts, hilarious fan messages, and a look ahead to exciting upcoming guests.
Timestamps:00:00 – Will the French sweep the UTMB podium? 🇫🇷00:24 – Welcome back to The Next Aid Station 🎙️01:12 – UTMB vs Western States: which is bigger?03:20 – The time zone problem for American fans ⏰04:05 – Fantasy Free Trail picks revealed05:46 – Inside jokes & the “six-seven” chant 😂07:07 – Miami Heat security guard scandal: $3.7M jersey theft 🏀09:26 – LeBron’s stolen Finals jersey sold for $100K12:30 – Prison time for a cop turned thief 🚔14:12 – Most valuable jerseys in sports history15:29 – Listener DM: “You guys are God’s silliest gooses” 🪿18:00 – Convincing your spouse to let you race (the eternal struggle)20:39 – Hobby wars: golf guy vs ultra guy vs cyclist guy23:12 – Jake challenged to finally run DC Peaks 50 🏔️24:03 – Runner vs mountain biker showdown idea 🚴♂️🏃♂️29:09 – Stakes: a Bear 100 entry on the line 🐻30:36 – Plans to livestream the man vs bike race33:57 – Joe Korsmo’s Broken at 300 documentary review 🎥35:27 – Why sharing DNFs matters in ultrarunning38:00 – Tom Evans: “I’d rather be the best dad than the best athlete” 👨👧40:02 – Can you be both a world-class runner and a great parent?45:22 – Will anything ever challenge UTMB’s dominance?48:21 – Could shorter trail races surpass ultras in popularity?50:57 – UTMB’s tradition vs the Super Bowl model 🏟️56:01 – Plans for The Next Aid Station to go global 🌍58:09 – UTMB women’s top-10 picks (Courtney, Katie, Abby & more)01:07:08 – Men’s picks: Americans vs French showdown01:20:00 – Can Hayden Hawks deliver America a UTMB win? 🇺🇸01:28:05 – French dominance and the “all-French podium” nightmare01:39:00 – Ping pong showdown with a Chinese businessman 🏓01:44:23 – Hardrock’s lottery system explained01:47:04 – Odds of a French-free podium at UTMB01:52:09 – Trail running in Japan? Mount Fuji dreams 🇯🇵01:52:29 – Listener comments & community shoutouts ❤️01:56:16 – Mediocre Amateur guest announcement01:59:51 – Final fan messages + hilarious age banter02:00:48 – Next week: Christian Allen live in the studio 🎉👉 If you love trail running, ultras, or just good storytelling, this is the episode for you.
🔥 Trail running gets wild in this episode of The Next Aid Station! 🔥From White Pine 50 race stories to the UTMB preview and even a Krispy Kreme–fueled 50 miler, Jake, Mick, and special guest Zach (@trailswithzach) deliver a mix of comedy, controversy, and real talk about ultrarunning.Timestamps:00:00 – Race drama recap & “offended race directors”00:45 – Welcome back to The Next Aid Station + introducing Zach (@trailswithzach)01:15 – White Pine 50 finish line showdown (with a 72-year-old legend)02:40 – Mick “wins” the women’s 60–69 division 😂03:30 – Why “67” is cooler than “69” for Gen Z05:20 – Kings Peak in 6 hours & viral YouTube video06:30 – FaceTiming from the summit & trail “tandem dump” bonding 🤝07:55 – Zach’s first ultra (DC Peaks 50) & sub-9hr goals09:20 – Rice Krispies + applesauce fueling strategy at Bear 10011:00 – White Pine 50 recap: Sarah Humble wins overall!13:00 – “Guy on the Left” turns into a race celebrity14:20 – Course marking challenges & cows eating flags 🐄15:45 – Confessions: cutting the course & whistleblower jokes18:00 – Trekking pole fail: ditching them before the big climb20:30 – Vermont Long Trail FKT: 272 miles in 3.5 days22:00 – Timpanogos FKT debate (Zach vs. Carl Meltzer)24:00 – Christian Allen’s Nike pic & running gossip25:45 – Viral moment: college runner’s “wardrobe malfunction” 😳28:00 – More Long Trail suffering & mental breakdowns30:00 – Zach’s video style & recognition on the trails31:00 – New format: “Chef Zach” + grasshopper protein bars 🦗34:00 – Working with Chela & YouTube growth strategy36:00 – Censorship in China: losing 30M subscribers overnight38:30 – Heading to Canada with Mediocre Amateur40:30 – Running 50 miles on Krispy Kreme donuts 🍩43:30 – Chela insoles & Anthony Costales comeback45:00 – Leadville recap: David Roche’s course record49:00 – Why ultras need better livestreaming (and why Leadville missed out)52:30 – Destination Trails controversy & being “shunned”58:00 – Free speech, blocking, & race politics in ultrarunning01:03:30 – Reflecting on Tahoe 200 & race director conflicts01:05:30 – Camille Herron’s hilarious basketball videos01:07:15 – UTMB preview: American contenders vs Europeans01:10:30 – Francesco Puppi, Eli Hemming & podium picks01:16:00 – Jim Walmsley’s emotional UTMB breakthrough ❤️01:17:30 – Dreaming of racing UTMB someday01:20:00 – Future of ultra livestreaming: heart rate, glucose, wearables01:25:00 – Strava dark mode & hiding workouts01:27:00 – Funniest listener comments & fan moments01:32:00 – Wrapping up with laughs & gratitudeThis episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and big-picture insights into the sport we love.👉 If you’re into trail running, ultras, or just good banter, hit SUBSCRIBE for more!
🏆 Fresh off a Bigfoot 200 win, Killian Korth joins us in-studio for a deep dive into his race strategy, aid station efficiency, and how he plans to sweep the Triple Crown with a Moab 240 victory.We also debate Leadville predictions (Cam Hanes vs. Truett Haines), discuss the David Roche Western States DNF, and talk training for Moab’s long flat sections.
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🎙 From d*ldos on an NBA court, to ugly running visors, to ultramarathon fishing rules — this episode has EVERYTHING.We kick off with visor nostalgia, dive into the bizarre WNBA “dildo-throwing” incident, and then get serious about ultrarunning: White Pine 50 course breakdown, Mammoth 200 predictions, Bigfoot 200 records, and Kenyan domination at Sierre-Zinal.
🏃♂️ Topics include:
White Pine 50 fishing challenge & Bear Tag series
Mammoth 200 elite predictions: Jimmy Elam, Rachel, and more
NBA Top 100 rankings debate
Lost Bitcoin fortune story
The Peyton Craig rivalry: bragging rights & free entry on the line
The Box Muncher Hall of Fame
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Jake drops out of the Bigfoot 200. Cody Draper breaks down the Bear 100 lottery change. And one poor runner pukes right before the finish line trying to beat Jake. This episode is chaos—in the best way.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
We recap Jake's full Speedgoat 50K experience—including pacing strategies, aid station chaos, and a hilarious finish line showdown. Then we call up Cody Draper, race director of the Bear 100, to talk about the new lottery system, veteran perks, and what this means for the future of ultra races. We also talk training, the Happy Gilmore sequel, WNBA backlash, and the importance of munching the box.
Whether you’re prepping for your next 100-miler or just love hearing real trail talk, this one hits.
In this episode of The Next Aid Station, hosts Jake Kilgore and Mick “The Clap” Garrison sit down with ultrarunning legend and bowhunting badass Cam Hanes after getting obliterated on a 4,000ft climb up Mount Olympus. From running 36-minute 10Ks to hunting elk solo in the Oregon backcountry, Cam doesn’t hold back.
🎯 TOPICS COVERED:
Racing the Deseret News 10K with Cam Hanes
Climbing Mt. Olympus and prepping for Speedgoat
Bigfoot 200 predictions: Ashley Paulson vs Mika
Behind the scenes of Cocadona 250 (Cam’s meltdown story)
WNBA drama, Caitlin Clark takes, and hard fouls
The business of ultrarunning: agents, sponsorship, and social media
Running a 50K from prison (yes, really)
Cam’s hunting plans, life philosophy, and what’s next
🎙️ Raw. Unfiltered. Hilarious. Insightful.
Whether you’re into elite performance, outdoor grit, or just want to laugh your ass off — this one’s for you.
🎙️ Speedgoat Secrets, Doping Drama & WNBA Pay Controversy 🏃♂️💉🔥In this episode of The Next Aid Station, hosts Jake Kilgore and Mick “The Clap” Garrison dive into a wild mix of topics — from Speedgoat 50K training and race changes, to Rachel Entrekin’s epic dominance, to explosive takes on WNBA’s “Pay Us What You Owe Us” protest and the state of doping in endurance sports.
They also talk about:
Why the Speedgoat 50K remains one of the most iconic mountain races
The ultra trail U.S. short course team and why this year’s squad is stacked
Courtney vs Katie – Why isn’t this showdown happening?
The Ruth Chepngetich masking agent scandal
Testosterone, cheating, and the blurred lines of performance enhancement
The surprising truth behind course records falling weekly
Rachel Entrekin’s insane win streak (and how she still has no sponsor?!)
💥 If you’re into ultra running, sports culture, and a little healthy controversy, this one’s a must-listen.
What happens when the trail running world’s most inclusive ideals meet its most exclusive races? In this episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake and Mick dive into major topics shaking the ultra scene — from whether Jake should hire his first-ever running coach, to the controversial question of whether Ryan Montgomery should receive the M7 bib at Western States as a non-binary runner.
🔥 Topics we cover:
Why hiring a running coach might finally make sense for Jake
The massive gap between “real” ultra coaches and downloaded schedules
A heated debate on gender categories in races like Western States
Should non-binary runners get male bibs in the top 10?
A runner’s tragic death at Hardrock: how should races respond?
How brand influence might affect who gets picked to race Hardrock
Hardrock 100’s “inclusivity” claims vs. their limited entry numbers
This one is emotional, honest, and packed with controversial but critical discussions for the future of ultrarunning.
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🎧 Ultra runners, trail freaks, and endurance junkies — this one’s packed.What happens when the biggest names in trail and ultrarunning come together for Hardrock 100? We’re diving into billionaire mindsets, Hardrock predictions, Walmsley’s no-pacer hot take, and why Katie Schide might podium overall.
Jake and MC are back in studio with:🏔️ Hot takes on Western States, UTMB, Bigfoot 200, and Francois’ new FKT💸 Wild billionaire math with Jerry Buss, Zuckerberg, and Bezos🔥 Walmsley’s controversial claim: “Elites shouldn’t use pacers”👟 Bigfoot 200 prep and how drop bag strategy can change the game🚨 Hardrock preview: Can Katie win it all? Will Ludo repeat?Whether you’re a hardcore runner or just love elite performance content, this episode hits hard.
🔥 Was this the most exciting weekend in ultra running? We think so.
Jake recaps his epic 75-mile adventure at Lavaredo Ultra Trail in the Italian Dolomites, while Mick breaks down the drama, dominance, and DNFs of this year’s Western States 100. From Caleb Olson’s iconic victory to David Roche’s controversial DNF, this is a full-spectrum trail running debrief.
We cover:
What it’s like to race in Europe (aid stations, culture, and carbonation)
Caleb Olson’s rise and finger-to-lips celebration
Why Corrine Malcolm & DBo make Western’s livestream elite
Our brutally honest takes on DNFs, including David Roche and Rod Farvard
How Hans Troyer fans came for us (and how we clapped back)
Men’s and women’s top 10 recaps and predictions for next year
👟 Whether you’re a trail newbie or seasoned ultra vet, this is your aid station for all things ultra.
We’re back with another episode of The Next Aid Station, and this one is 🔥🔥🔥. It’s a full deep dive into everything Western States 100 2025 — but as always, nothing is off limits. From legendary poop stories to NBA trash talk to bold ultra running predictions, this episode has it all.
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Twisted Fork recap, Squaw Peak debate, Tahoe 200 drama, and a stacked Broken Arrow preview — this episode is PACKED!Jake and Mick dive deep into the culture shift happening in trail running: is the “old school” ultra vibe dead? Twisted Fork brought the party while Squaw Peak feels like it’s fading. Then it’s on to Tahoe 200 where Kilian Korth absolutely crushed it and gave us a hilarious post-race interview you won’t want to miss.Finally, the Broken Arrow Skyrace preview is here — and it’s insane. Kilian, Patrick Kipngeno, Christian Allen, David Sinclair, and more. Huge names, huge stakes, and wild predictions.
In this episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison dive deep into the upcoming trail running race calendar, including Squaw Peak 50, the Twisted Fork 68K (why not 69K?!), and the always-iconic Tahoe 200. They discuss who’s racing, who’s dropping, and who’s likely to crush—including their predictions for the men’s and women’s podiums. The episode also takes a powerful turn with the viral story of Stephanie Case, who breastfed her daughter mid-race on her way to winning the Snowdonia 100K. From treadmill torture tests to the controversy around course naming and elevation flexing, nothing’s off the table. Whether you’re racing Western, following the Bear 100 series, or just vibing with the Utah trail scene, this episode delivers a perfect blend of humor, insight, and raw storytelling. Oh, and Jake might podium on the women’s side of the 30K. Again.
The ultra world is on fire—and we’re here to fan the flames.
In this week’s Next Aid Station, Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison are back after a quick break, and the timing couldn’t be better. The Western States shakeup has left the field wide open (00:19:12), big names are dropping like flies, and the long-awaited “Unbreakable 2” film? Dead. With Jim Walmsley and Hayden Hawks out, who’s left to carry the torch? Killian? Caleb? Roche?
We’re breaking down the carnage and reshuffling the deck for who’s really got a shot at the podium.
But that’s not all. A storm’s been brewing in Arizona—and it’s not the heat. The Black Canyon 100K cheating controversy just got reignited months later thanks to online whistleblowers and Camille Heron’s cryptic crusade for “safety and integrity” (00:39:02). We’ve got thoughts—and we don’t hold back.
