In episode 36 former guest and friend, Jessica McClellan Rieder, is welcomed back to the podcast to recap her amazing Boston Marathon experience. Go back to episode 7 to listen to Jessica's story and how she qualified for Boston. Lots of laughs in this one and if you stick around after the outro you might and even hear our first blooper reel!

Follow Jessica below:

Instagram: @kaminolan

In episode 35, Caleb and Ryan welcome Alex Ramsey to the podcast. Alex has years and years of ultrarunning experience. He has competed in legendary races such as Leadville 100, Vol State 500k, Strolling Jim, and the Spartathlon in Greece. Alex dives into how he went from a D1 800 meter athlete to running barefoot completing ultramarathon distances. Alex touches on mindset, flow, and how running these long distances can be a transcendental experience.

In episode 34, Caleb and Ryan catch up after not seeing each other for about a month. They chat about their hobbies outside of sport including coffee and chess. Lots of laughs in this one!

In episode 33, former guest and friend of the podcast, Brian Booth, joins to discuss his recent finish at the Across the Years 48 Hour event. Brian chats about recovery from Cocodona last year, how running a fixed time event went, and he discusses his new ultra running coaching venture, Infinite Strides.

Connect with Brian below:

Instagram: @runs_slow_af

Strava: Brian Booth

Coaching Business: Infinite Strides https://infinitestridescoaching.com/

In the final episode of 2023, Caleb and Ryan start off discussing their "hot takes" and what grinds their gears. Later in the show, the first annual "Listener of the Year" is crowned! Stay tuned to find out who took home the crown!

Have a safe and happy New Year!

The podcasts first returning guest, Ihor Verys, joins to share his experience in setting a world record assist at the 2023 Bigs Backyard Individual World Championships in Tenessee where he ran 445 miles over the span of 4 days and 11 hours. Ihor chats about his strategy with pacing, nutrition, and shares several anecdotes from the event.

Connect with Ihor below:

Instagram: @ihorverys

Strava: Ihor Verys

In episode 31, Caleb and Ryan are joined by physical therapist, Sarah Louie, to discuss her background as a PT in treating women runners. They chat about common injuries seen for women runners and tips to stay injury free.

Connect with Sarah and her physical therapy practice below:

Instagram: @dr.sarah_thehipdoc

Podcast: The Legacy Running Podcast

Book a call with Sarah below!

https://strategywithsarah.com/

In episode 30, Caleb and Ryan share their top two favorite Christmas movies (you might be surprised) as well as the greatest gift they got at Christmas as a kid. The episode ends with their October race recap!