Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation

In this episode, Simon and Brian discuss their experiences with high altitude breath work training. They start by explaining the breath assessments used to determine dysfunctional breathing and carbon dioxide tolerance. They then discuss the importance of controlling the exhale during the carbon dioxide tolerance test and the role of CO2 in breathlessness. They also touch on the effects of altitude on the test results. The convers...

We are excited to talk with Tamira Jenlink, the Leadville Race Series Race Director about this years event and the need for changes. Leadville 100 Race Changes: A Focus on Safety and Communication (2024)

This discussion dives into the 2024 Leadville 100 race updates, highlighting how they affect racers, crews, and spectators.

Key Themes:

• Safety First: Changes address managing race growth and participant safety.
• Communicatio...

The conversation revolves around Cole Chlouber's new book, 'Grit, Guts, and Determination: My Tale of a Cowboy, 100 Miles of Dirt, and a Town So Magical, They Had to Save It'. Cole shares his motivation for writing the book, which is to tell his father's story and spread awareness of his accomplishments. The book covers his father's childhood, his involvement in the Leadville race series, and the challenges he ...

Buckle Up with Simon and Brian welcomes ultra runner Anthony Lee! Anthony dives deep into his life-changing journey with the sport, including his impressive recent win at the Big Horn 100.

He opens up about his early struggles and how the supportive ultra running community became his turning point. Anthony shares his training secrets, including his surprising switch to a high-fat, low-carb diet. Listen in for his race experiences...

Anthony Lorubbio from Recal Travel joins Simon and me on the show this week for the first part of a two-part series. Anthony presents the High Altitude Breathwork Training course, which Simon and I will be undertaking over a five-week period. Stay tuned for part two in five weeks to hear about our experiences with Anthony! Anthony Lorubbio, the founder of Recal, delves into the advantages of breathwork training for athletes and a...

On Friday, June 24th, the 2024 Triple Crown of 200's will begin with the Tahoe 200. This week, our special guest is someone who requires no introduction. Candice Burt is revolutionizing the ultrarunning world through the development of unique non-repetitive 200+ milers. Candice, who is known as the Queen of 200s and the founder of Destination Trails, delves into her experiences in the world of ultra running and the inception ...

The conversation between Simon Guerard, Brian Passenti, and Will Frantz covers topics such as recovery, endurance training, strength training, and the importance of a well-rounded fitness routine. Will Frantz shares his expertise in strength training for endurance athletes and provides five exercises that can benefit athletes looking to improve their overall strength and performance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of fi...

This week, we ditch the energy gels and grab a cup of inspiration with Aum Gandhi, an ultra runner on a mission to conquer the Triple Crown of 200-milers! We'll chat about his journey from the land of "after-work slump" to the world of epic trail adventures.

Aum spills the beans on his training secrets (spoiler alert: it involves intention, not insanity!), and how he fuels his runs with the power of community throug...

Bryce Thatcher, the president of UltrAspire, shares his journey of how he started the company and his passion for creating gear for ultra athletes. UltrAspire is known for its running vests, waist bags, and lighting systems. Bryce's love for mountain running and the need to carry essentials led him to create his own backpacks. He started the company in 2012 and has since focused on providing high-quality gear for athletes of a...

Cocodona 250: A Not-So-Serious Debrief

Strap on your virtual running shoes because we're diving headfirst into the Cocodona 250! This episode is all about our epic adventure across Arizona's stunning landscapes, complete with the highs, the lows, and maybe a few hallucinations (we're looking at you, Chad!).

We'll chat about our original goals, the crazy course that threw a few detours our way (thanks, bad navigatio...

Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation.

This week we have the honor of talking with Wes Plate. Wes shares his journey into ultra running, starting from his unhealthy lifestyle and weight gain to rediscovering running and eventually falling in love with the idea of running ultras. He talks about his progression from 50Ks to longer distances and his decision to challenge himself by running 200-plus milers. Wes...

Leanne and Nora engage in a conversation about crewing and pacing in ultra running events. They discuss their backgrounds in the sport and recent achievements. The conversation moves on to explore crewing and pacing, with the hosts questioning Leanne and Nora about the optimal crew size, potential logistical challenges, and strategies to minimize issues. They also touch on the crew's roles and the runner's responsibility ...

Cocodona 250 Pre-Race Jitters: A Conversation with Brian, Simon, and Fanny

Three runners, Brian, Simon, and Fanny, gear up for the grueling Cocodona 250. This podcast episode dives into their training plans, crew logistics, and the mental game needed for this ultramarathon.

• Training and Tactics: They discuss their training schedule, pacer strategies, and how they'll tackle the revamped Cocodona course (don't forget t...

This week on Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation, the spotlight shifts to Coach Brian. Joined by long-time friend and guest host Leanne Evans Bauer, we delve into Coach Brian's personal journey. He opens up about his path to sobriety and the challenges he faced along the way. While this conversation may be different from our usual content, we believe it is an important one to share. If you or someone ...

In episode 9 of Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation, we have a chat with Hector Rodriguez. Hector encourages everyone to tackle life's challenges with ambition and determination, aiming to fill all their buckets.

Hector discusses his journey into the sport, highlighting how his passion extends beyond ultra marathon training. With numerous ultra events and four two-hundred-mile challenges under his bel...

In this episode of Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation, our guest is Jen Sommer-Dirks, the owner of Active Fueling Nutrition Coaching. Jen shares her journey of discovering her love for nutrition and explains how she organizes her work with athletes. She delves into the reasons behind common GI issues during ultra-marathons and provides strategies to prevent them. In this segment of the Coaches Corner, we e...

Mason Boswell is our special guest on Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation. In this episode, he unveils his creative process behind the website UltraCrewHub.com. Mason discusses the inception of the site and how it fulfills a need within the Ultra community. Are you heading to a new town for an ultramarathon without any knowledge of local resources? That's where UltraCrewHub steps in. This platform is ...

Thanks for tuning in for this Bonus episode. Collin Morris and I recently had a sit-down discussion about the coaching process, insights on locating a coach, training ideas, using trekking poles, and everything related to the Leadville 100. We first met at the Leadville 100 in 2021, and we have stayed in touch since. Collin is aiming for another successful finish this year in Leadville and has hired me as his coach.

Simon and I ...