Run The Riot Podcast
Run The Riot Podcast is a podcast dedicated to ultrarunning, ultra runners, trail runners, and endurance athletes, their mindset, methods, and accomplishments. Check out our website at http://www.theriot.run Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtheriotpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runtheriot
Episodes
November 19, 2025 • 15 mins
This week, we’re talking about something most of us don’t slow down long enough to consider — identity. Not the surface-level kind. The deep, heart-level “who am I, really?” kind.
A moment at a men’s retreat opened my eyes to how quickly we define ourselves (and others) by what we do. Someone called me “the ultra guy,” and while that’s part of my story, it’s not who I am. That pushed me into some honest reflection.
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November 17, 2025 • 80 mins
Chad Bruce is back on the podcast, and this time he’s fresh off the Mammoth 200 — 200+ miles through the high country of the Eastern Sierras. From long stretches of soul-sucking gravel to alpine climbs and a thunderstorm finish that tested every ounce of grit, Chad takes us inside what it really takes to finish a race like this at age 52.
We talk about how his training has shifted with age, what gear and nutrition worked (and what...
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November 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Welcome back, friends! After a busy season, it’s time for a reset. Today isn’t about perfection — it’s about taking the next step.
What we talk about:
When life gets full and priorities shift
Why stopping for a season doesn’t mean failure
Recap: a powerful men’s retreat and lessons on identity
Family updates (Jennifer’s knee surgery + travel softball chaos)
Why the Heartland 100 got pushed — and why th...
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September 30, 2025 • 78 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, we reconnect with Peter Defty, a pioneering force behind the fat-adapted movement in endurance sports. Peter is the man behind Vespa and OFM (Optimized Fat Metabolism), and today, he shares powerful insights into how ultrarunners can unlock performance, recover faster, and sustain longevity by training their bodies to burn fat as a primary fuel source.
We dive into:
Peter’s first 100-miler at ...
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September 19, 2025 • 74 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, ultrarunner Andrea Moore shares how a post-Boston road runner became a desert-loving, mountain-climbing 200-miler—finding joy, grit, and community along the way. We talk about the fire-shortened Oregon 200 experience, redemption arcs at Moab 240 and Tahoe 200, and what it really takes—physically, logistically, mentally—to string together Cocodona 250, Monster 300, and Summit 200. Andrea opens up abo...
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September 3, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever feel stuck? Like you’ve drifted too far off course and don’t know how to get back?
In this Midweek Motivation, we talk about the power of one sentence — and how it can be the spark that changes everything. Inspired by Run the Riot athlete Phil Klinkner, this short episode unpacks the moment he stood still in the woods, took a deep breath, and said out loud:“Something has to change.”
Whether you’re battling self-doubt, stuc...
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August 29, 2025 • 71 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, we sit down with Christopher Ange from Sulphur, Louisiana. Chris shares his journey from growing up in Lake Charles surrounded by Cajun and Sicilian culture to becoming a passionate ultrarunner and race director.
We talk about:
His early days running the Crescent City Classic with his dad.
Pacing a friend at his first 50K and discovering the trail running community.
Founding the No...
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August 22, 2025 • 83 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, we dive deep into the powerful story of Phil Klinkner, an everyday guy with an extraordinary mindset. From growing up with the nickname "Fatty" to transforming into a determined ultrarunner who finished the Badger 100, Phil’s journey is raw, real, and undeniably inspiring.
Phil opens up about:
His early days growing up in a trailer park in Wisconsin
Discovering confidence through martial...
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August 12, 2025 • 18 mins
Feeling stuck in your training? Wondering if all those miles and early mornings are actually getting you anywhere?
In this episode of Midweek Motivation, I’ll remind you that you’re further than you think — in running and in life.
We’ll talk about:
Why progress often feels invisible until you look back
How to recognize the ground you’ve already covered
The “messy middle” and why it’s where strength is built
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July 12, 2025 • 82 mins
This week on the Run the Riot Podcast, we’re joined by ultrarunner and ultrarunning coach Jackson Wolf, fresh off the legendary Badwater 135. We catch up with Jackson as he bounces between major ultras, pacing gigs, and planning his next adventures, including new races with Rougarou Running.
Jackson shares:
• A raw recap of his 2024 Badwater 135 experience
• Thoughts on struggling with sleep deprivation at Badwater, despite succ...
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July 2, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever had a race—or a life plan—go sideways? You laid out the spreadsheets, packed the drop bags, prepped the fuel… and then something unexpected knocked it all off course?
In today’s Midweek Motivation, we’re talking about the power of planning—and the wisdom of pivoting.
Coach David Theriot dives into:
• Why a solid plan shows discipline and intention
• Real-world ultrarunning examples of when a plan breaks down
• Wh...
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July 2, 2025 • 14 mins
Ever had a race—or a life plan—go sideways? You laid out the spreadsheets, packed the drop bags, prepped the fuel… and then something unexpected knocked it all off course?
In today’s Midweek Motivation, we’re talking about the power of planning—and the wisdom of pivoting.
Coach David Theriot dives into:
• Why a solid plan shows discipline and intention
• Real-world ultrarunning examples of when a plan breaks down
• Wh...
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June 20, 2025 • 61 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, we hang out with Cam Riddle, a passionate strength coach who's making a difference in the ultrarunning world—without running ultras himself! Cam brings years of experience from the private and collegiate strength and conditioning world and shares how he’s now applying his knowledge to help ultrarunners build stronger, more resilient bodies.
We first met Cam while he was crewing ultrarunner Angela S...
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June 18, 2025 • 18 mins
You wouldn’t walk into a job interview without practicing your answers… so why would you show up to race day without testing your gear, your fuel, and your mindset?
In this Midweek Motivation episode, David breaks down why your long run isn’t “just another Saturday” — it’s your dress rehearsal for the big day. You’ll hear how to use those miles to prepare wisely and avoid avoidable mistakes. From shoes to stomach issues, from pa...
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June 11, 2025 • 16 mins
Why do we run from pain? In this Midweek Motivation, we talk about how pain isn’t your enemy—it’s your invitation to growth and purpose. Hear how ultrarunner Sean Rowe turned a health crisis into a life of meaning, running, and giving back.
Whether you’re facing a tough workout, a setback in life, or just feel stuck, this episode will remind you: the fire that burns is the fire that builds.
We talk about:
Why comfort can kee...
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May 28, 2025 • 47 mins
In this powerful episode of Run the Riot, we sit down with Sean Rowe—an inspiring ultrarunner who's living proof that transformation is possible at any stage in life.
Sean opens up about his journey from nightclub promoter to endurance athlete, detailing how a health scare at 42 sparked a dramatic lifestyle change. After battling smoking, drinking, and unhealthy habits, Sean committed to fitness, dropped over 90 pounds, and found ...
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May 19, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, we catch up with ultrarunner Suzan Brydon, who’s currently 19 days into a massive and meaningful mission—running over 1,920 miles across the American Discovery Trail as part of a community health initiative supported by her employer, The Cigna Group. This isn’t just a solo adventure—Suzan’s run is empowering young girls through Girls on the Run, raising awareness about rural health gaps, and bringin...
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May 6, 2025 • 17 mins
In this episode of Midweek Motivation, David gets real about the kind of training that doesn’t get likes on social media — the cold, quiet, ordinary miles. You know, the ones where you lace up before dawn, even when you're tired, sore, or just not feeling it. He reminds us why boring runs are the foundation of breakthrough performance and why ordinary effort, done consistently, is anything but small.
David breaks down four powerfu...
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In this episode of Run the Riot, we catch up with an incredible ultrarunner and returning guest — Amanda Lynch! It's been a few years since Amanda last joined us, and she’s been busy stacking up strong finishes and incredible experiences. From winning first female at the Loup Garou 100 to tackling technical trails at Lovit 100, Amanda has stayed consistent, positive, and resilient.
We dive deep into her racing adventures — from th...
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April 18, 2025 • 99 mins
In this episode of Run the Riot, we sit down with Matt Pruitt, who recently achieved the supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 223-mile Ouachita Trail, spanning Oklahoma to Arkansas. That’s right—Matt didn’t just try it. He got it done.
Matt walks us through every gritty, inspiring detail of the journey. From dialing in logistics to managing exhaustion and weather, he shares what it takes to go all-in on a dream and make it ha...
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