About this episode
She’s a world record holder, a whistleblower, and the queen of Javelina Jundred . In this raw and hilarious conversation, Camille Herron opens up about her world records, the truth behind the USATF controversy, and how she’s using her voice to advocate for inclusion in ultrarunning. From tacos and super shoes to lawsuits and laughter, this is one of the most unfiltered episodes yet. Recorded in Scottsdale before Javelina Jundred, Jake, Mick, and Scott sit down with ultrarunning icon Camille Herron — the woman who’s redefined endurance running. Camille breaks down how she’s still setting records in her 40s, her neurodivergent journey with autism and ADHD, and the real story behind her recent media controversies. Plus, she talks Taco Bell, training, fairness in sport, and why she can absolutely laugh at the “Steely Toughness” memes. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome Back to The Next Aid Station 00:18 – Introducing the Queen of Javelina: Camille Herron 01:04 – Driving Chaos: Camille’s Journey to Scottsdale 01:26 – Setting World Records: The Spark that Drives Her 02:10 – From 50 Miles to 6 Days: Camille’s Record-Breaking Range 03:15 – Super Shoes & Longevity in Running 04:00 – Trails vs Roads: Why Camille Loves to Go Fast 04:50 – “What’s a Javelina?” — Camille’s Wild Desert Encounters 06:00 – Running with 1,500 People: The Javelina Party Vibe 07:00 – Taco Bell, Tacos, and World Records 08:00 – Taco Bell Sends Camille a $10 Gift Card (and a Lifetime of Laughs) 09:00 – Homemade Tacos & the Men’s Meat Shirt Connection 09:45 – Would Camille Pace a Lap at Javelina? 10:10 – Running 300 Miles and Carrying Your Own… What?! 10:57 – When Nature Calls: Camille’s Funniest Marathon Stories 11:19 – The Super Shoe Revolution Explained 13:10 – Running Boston After the Bombing: A Powerful Moment 14:00 – Rules, Fairness & Integrity: Camille’s View on Governing Bodies 16:20 – Inside the Record Controversy: When a Course Isn’t “Certified Enough” 18:00 – Calibration, Clocks, and Controversy — How Tiny Errors Cost Big 20:00 – The Hidden Bureaucracy Behind Every World Record 22:00 – “World Best” vs. “World Record” — What’s the Difference? 23:20 – How Camille Changed the Rules for Drug Testing in Ultras 24:10 – How Many World Records Does Camille Actually Hold? 25:15 – Who Could Break Her Javelina Record? 26:00 – How She Could Shave Minutes Off Her 14:03 Course Record 27:15 – The Women Who Might Be Next: Predictions for Javelina 2024 29:00 – Cheering While Racing — Why Camille Loses Her Voice 30:20 – Neurodivergence, Autism & ADHD in the Ultra World 33:00 – Breaking Down the USA Track & Field Controversy 35:00 – The Fight for Accommodations & Inclusion in Athletics 38:00 – Communication Breakdown: How It All Went Wrong with USATF 42:00 – Following Legal Advice & Protecting Herself from Misrepresentation 45:00 – What She Would (and Wouldn’t) Do Differently 47:10 – Why Inclusivity in Running Still Has a Long Way to Go 52:00 – Trail vs Road Running: Finding Calm in Chaos 55:00 – How Her Autism Diagnosis Changed Everything 57:00 – The Greatest Female Ultrarunners of All Time 59:00 – Is Camille in the Top 3? (Spoiler: Yes.) 1:01:00 – Who Inspires Camille: Ruth Croft, Courtney, Katie & More 1:03:00 – Wikipedia, Whistleblowing, and the Truth Behind the “Steely Toughness” Story 1:06:00 – Why Camille Reported Rule Violations in Ultra Running 1:07:00 – Justice Sensitivity & Integrity in Sport 1:08:00 – The Wikipedia “Scandal”: Her Side of the Story 1:10:00 – Where “Steely Toughness” Really Came From 1:13:00 – The Real Story Behind the Edits & The Lawsuit 1:16:00 – Clearing the Air: “It Was Never Me — It Was My Husband” 1:17:00 – Halloween Costumes, Humor & Good Vibes 1:20:00 – The Story Behind “Men’s Meat” and Internet Outrage 1:23:00 – Camille’s Reaction to the Men’s Meat Shirt (She Loves It) 1:24:00 – Laughing It Off: Camille’s Humor Shines 1:25:00 – Closing Thoughts with The Queen of Javelina