Road Dog Podcast

"The beauty of trail running, as massive as some of these distances are, is that they are always so different."

James Nalley, John Pipolo, and Nick Allen are trail runners who joined Luis at his Tierra Redonda Trail Run. In this episode, James, John, and Nick chat with Luis about how they got into running, running 100 milers and beyond, finding the value of rest, their experiences at the Tierra Redonda Trail Run, the last Person St...

"I came across the Wander Project, which is a non-profit organization that helps runners raise funds, raise awareness for a cause close to them through different endurance events."

Zander Chase is a runner, a student at Berkely College studying for his MBA in Climate Solutions, and Executive Director of the Wander Project. In this episode, Zander chats with Luis about trail running, travelling around, how he met Jeff, how he found ...

"One of the first lessons that I learned as being a master of ceremonies is to never pass the mic."

Justin Manning is a master of ceremonies, NY Mets Host, mainstage MC, sport announcer, and author. In this episode, Justin chats with Luis about bringing the hype, being an announcer, Spartan Races, where he is from, his connection to baseball, how he got the NY Mets gig, how to handle unhappy fans, his thoughts on the LA Dodgers, fo...

"If you really take fitness seriously and you train regularly; you can really reduce the amount of decline you are going to experience."

Jeffrey Weiss is an endurance athlete and author of the new book Racing Against Time. In this episode, Jeffrey chats with Luis about how he got started running, the running community in Tel Aviv, learning about how to run, about his book Racing Against Time, why he wrote it, what he has learned in...

"Why it's important for us personally is to share."

In this special group episode, Raul Martin, Rae Johnson, Mark Wieneke, Kimberly Miller, Michael Miller, Vincente chat with Luis about their experience in the Copper Canyons, hanging with the Tarahumara, children's race, the structure of the Copper Canyons Endurance Runs, access for hikers, sweat lodges, the spiritual connection, what to expect if you go on this adven...

"For me the biggest issue is the overpopulation so, we will treat any animals for anything that I do have medications for while we are there."

Shannon Dawkins is a veterinarian doctor working with animals down in the Copper Canyons. She founded a non-profit called Compassion Copper Canyon. In this episode Luis chats with Shannon about her work, why her work with animals is so important, dog diseases, street dog life, adopting a dog...

"I would love to see the sport grow in northern California and just to get more awareness and participation. I'd love to see more burros get homes."

Jenifer Rishel trains mustangs and burros. In this episode, Jenifer chats with Luis about managing wild horses, how she trains them, how to adopt them, her personal running, Burney Mountain 100, Intermountain Endurance, difference between a donkey, a burro, and a mule, th...

"When we go run a hundred mile run or a 50k and you get some buckle or award at the end. There is nothing for us to do this. This is all just personal goals."

Ursula Hall, Micky Cecil, Ellen Adamo, and Brad Guy are run streakers. A run streaker is someone who runs at least one mile consecutively every day. In this episode, the group chats with Luis about run streaks, how many days in each person is in, how keeping the streak alive ...

"Of the 63 National Parks we've been to 56 and it has been a wild ride, and we have so many stories and it's transformed our family in a lot of different ways."

Rob & Kristin DeCou are a married couple with 2 children that set out on an adventure to visit all the National Parks. In this episode, Rob & Kristin chat with Luis about their life together, Rotary, how they met, their multi-year project of visiting all the National Parks,...

"I do the best I can, but you know, at the end of the day I'm a mom and I'm a runner and I got to do my best to balance that."

Brianna Santos is a mom of 7 and a runner. In this episode, Brianna chats with Luis about where to run around Travis Air Force Base, when she started running, how she got into ultras, loving trails, which running podcast she listens to, adopting 3 kids, how they support her running, having a running coach, ...

"It was more about just getting out there and seeing how long I could go and how long I could enjoy it and still feel good at the end."

Wesley Van Der Velden is a carpenter and runner from Australia. In this episode, Wes chats with Luis about travelling, running, how he came across Luis and BTR, travelling around California in a van, his impressions of California coming from Australia, his Born to Run experience, and what he has co...

"We know why they did it, but we don't know how they did it. Because once we saw what we saw—and we're like tested ultramarathon athletes—we just kept shaking our heads, like, how did they ever make it? Just sheer desire and will."

Bob Crowley, Hal Hall and Tim Twietmeyer are discovering American West tales and trails. Join them as they chat with Luis about their upcoming trip called Survivors & Heroes Expedition which is a 120-mil...

"Every single ingredient we put in there will do something for you good biologically."

Seattle Gummy Company (SGC) is a science-first wellness brand specializing in high-performance functional gummies. Backed by over 80 patents, our products deliver targeted benefits—like energy, immunity, recovery, and sleep—using fast-acting, bioavailable formulations. Seattle Gummy Company (SGC) was founded by Dr. Connie Wan, a sea...

"When we go down, that's the gift that the Tarahumara give us. That we are one people and we all just have to take care of each other."

The Korma Health Initiative mission is to provide compassionate, community-centered healthcare and outreach that respects and integrates the ancestral knowledge and traditions of Rarámuri healers with modern medicine. In this special episode of the Road Dog Podcast, Luis chats with a panel of 5 fol...

"You're going to go the hard route, and then you are going to be so proud of yourself —that you went that route, and you came out successful."

Jameelah Mujaahid is a Mom of 5, Ultrarunner, RD, Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, and Equality 4 All Advocate. In this episode, Jameelah chats with Luis and Karina Powell about her lengthy running career, living in a car, diversity in running, how the ultra-community is welcoming, the ...

"I doubt running often. Why am I doing this?"

Adrian Vigil is a distance runner, a business owner, and a recovering addict. In this episode, Adrian chats with Luis about how he got into running, running Boulder to Boulder in Colorado, his tough upbringing, his struggle with drug addiction, how an explosion changed his life, being sober for 7 years, what running means to him, working with at risk youth, how he got stabbed, and his u...

"If you're feeling good you should go for it. But if you feel bad come race day and it's not your day, just bow out. Don't get further injured."  

John Calabrese is a dad, a runner, and a former military serviceman. In this episode, John chats with Luis about his upcoming race called Burning River 100, how he turned his life around, overcoming his addictions, going to AA, his running, how to deal with tough situations in a race, a ...

"I'm capable of suffering but still moving forward."

Bryant Shook is a sales rep in the veterinary space and a runner in Southern California. In this episode, Bryant chats with Luis about Back on the Ranch, how that race got him into running, DNF at Cocodona 250, finding the joy in suffering, nutritional mistakes, finally finishing the Cocodona 250, the logistics of running 250 miles, how his family is his "why", Mamm...

"I have known this for a long time…running saved my life."

Joe Hasell runs a construction company, is an author, and runs. Joe chats with Luis about growing up in the Santa Maria area, how running saved his life, dealing with stress, finding running, finding God, his experience at his first organized run, how he overcomes life issues, drinking, finding gratitude, and family.

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