Riley Brady Is on Fire: Big Wins, Heat Training, and a Shot at Western States

Riley Brady is having one hell of a season. In this episode of The Buzz, host Buzz Burrell sits down with one of the hottest names in ultrarunning just weeks before they line up at Western States. Fresh off course record wins at the Black Canyon 100K and Quad Rock 50 Mile—not to mention a scorching-fast victory at the Javelina 100—Riley shares what’s working, what they’ve learned, and how they’re keeping the momentum rolling into one of the most prestigious races in the sport.

From dialing in nutrition to choosing VaporFlys for the trails, Riley breaks down the decisions and strategies that make the difference. We get into heat training (hello, 200-degree sauna), fueling mishaps and fixes, and why shoe weight might matter more than grip when it comes to speed.

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Topics include:

• How Riley stopped puking mid-race (mostly)
• The hydration-first fueling strategy that changed everything
• Why VaporFlys aren’t just for road runners
• Passive vs. active heat training—and why Riley thrives in the sauna
• Inclusivity in ultrarunning
• The decade-long path from college trail runs to elite podiums

Whether you're deep in your own build or just love hearing what makes top athletes tick, this episode is full of insight, candor, and real talk from one of ultrarunning’s rising stars.

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