Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

4d ago

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with the author of The Post-Race Blues, Tim Gorichanaz, featured in the December 2025/January 2026 issue. Tim talks with Scotty about the research behind the feelings associated with post-race depression, his own experiences with it after running ultramarathons and ways that athletes can resolve those feelings. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax Photo: Facchino Photography

Dec 1

As the Western States lottery approaches, host Scotty Sandow sat down with the legendary Shannon Weil, co-founder of the Western States Endurance Run, to talk about her book, Buckle Fever . The book explores the history of the Western States Endurance Run and how the passion and creativity of the founders cultivated a race that became one of the world's oldest, most revered 100-milers. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Nov 13

Podcast host Scotty Sandow sits down with URM editor in chief Amy Clark to get a sneak peek of the Dec 2025/January 2026 issue. No major spoilers because the issue just went to print, but Scotty talks with Amy about new columnists, the issue theme and why this one is going to be an awesome edition to get in your mailbox (along with the annual UR training calendar). Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on Youtube. Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax . NOTES: Fixing Your Feet podcast w/ Tonya Olson

Oct 9

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded in the sport of ultrarunning and just wrote a new book called The Endurance Artist . The book offers an all-access pass to some of the world's most grueling races — and to the mastermind behind them: Gary Cantrell, better known as Lazarus Lake. The Barkley Marathons is legendary — a secretive, punishing event with book checkpoints hidden in the woods, and an elevation gain equivalent to climbing Mount Everest twice. And then there's Big's Backyard, where runners tackle a 4-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. In The Endurance Artist , Jared uncovers the world of a reclusive figure (Laz) determined to rewrite the rules — challenging our ideas about success, failure and human potential. The Endurance Artist is available now at bookstores everywhere. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine to read more of Jared's work Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax

Aug 19

Host Scotty Sandow and editor-in-chief of UltraRunning , Amy Clark, sit down to discuss the August/September issue including tips on how to train on technical terrain, a sports bras 101 feature, a review of essential gear for running 100 miles and coverage of Western States, Bighorn 100 and much more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Jul 30

Waldo 100k race director, Craig Thornley, sits down with host Scotty Sandow to talk about the history of this Oregon ultramarathon and why it's such a classic, old school race. As one of UltraRunning Magazine's 2025 Old School Ultas, there's a lot more to the event that makes it so special including the volunteers, unique awards for on-course activities (beyond running) and much more. Watch the episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax

Jul 24

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Bob Becker. As a race director and ultrarunner, Becker recently became the oldest finisher of Badwater 135 at age 80. But this isn't the first time Becker has crossed the finish line of a major ultramarathon. As a pillar in the ultrarunning community, Becker talks more about his finish at Badwater, his ultrarunning career and what he has in store for the future. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor D rymax

Jun 23

Fresh off a standout performance at the 2025 Canyons 100k, Ryan Montgomery secured a Golden Ticket and is headed back to Western States for the third time. With a previous 8th-place finish under his belt, Ryan returns with sharper strategy, bigger goals and deeper intention. But his story goes far beyond his success. As one of the few openly gay elite ultrarunners, Ryan is a powerful advocate for inclusion, authenticity and representation in the trail and ultra community. In this episode, we dive into his race-day mindset at Canyons, his approach to training for Western States and what it truly means to show up—fully and fearlessly—in a sport still finding its footing in diversity. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax