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October 3, 2023 126 mins

"Runnin' down a dream...that never would come to me...
Workin' on a mystery...goin' where ever it leads...
Runnin' down a dream..."
--Tom Petty

Allen Wrinkle, one of Texas' premiere ultra trail runners,  is here to talk with us about a few of his many experiences seeking out challenges that push the envelope of human endeavor. Hear Allen talk with Buck and Wanda Carole about: 

  • his running inspirations;
  • his early years marathon experiences, including Houston, Austin, and Beaumont's Gusher;
  • his Ironman finishes;
  • running iconic ultra 100-milers, including Western States, Leadville, and Bear;
  • his groundbreaking solo run at the 2009 Texas Independence Relay, a 200-plus mile course that starts at Gonzales, Texas, and finishes at the San Jacinto monument;
  • his adventures running exotic ultras, including La Ultra the High in the Himalayas of India, and running across Tennessee in the Volunteer State Run;
  • and other topics!

The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Southeast Texas, including Wallace Wrinkle, Ashley Wrinkle, Kelly Wrinkle, Danny Wrinkle,...and more! 

Other names included in the podcast are Joe Prusaitis, John Sharp, Mariela Botella, Gina Fioroni, Patrick Silva, Jeff Galloway, Dr. John Weaver, Gordy Ainsley, Cow Man, Uncle Hardy Wrinkle,...and more!!

Do you have a dream? Do you wonder if dreams can come true? Wonder no more!!...

Listen to this inspiring podcast about the pursuit of dreams, and yes, they can come true!

Check it out!

Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

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