Run The Riot Podcast

I had a great conversation with ultrarunner Shaun Barnes and his Coach Nicole Gainacopulos. Shaun was a high school and college runner who left the running world for 25 years and jumped back in with both feet. He fell in love with running all over again and his accomplished some pretty amazing feats! We talk about last year's triple crown of 200s and his 2020 goal of the California Untamed 330 race!

“Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise.” - Agree? Disagree? Post workouts? Don't post?

This week on the Run the Riot Podcast - Walker Higgins! Walker is a Louisiana Native and a beast of a runner. He has won Badwater Salton Sea with a both 2 and 3 person teams, finished third at Brazos Bend 100, completed Badwater 135, and many other accomplishments. He's also race director for WHOA Racing with some really cool races in south Louisiana!

Midweek Motivation - Don't let regret eat at you.

This week, we have ultra athlete and Co-founder and race director for California Untamed 330. Ryan has a love for endurance and the outdoors. On the podcast we talk about his background and how the California Untamed 330 came to be!

Midweek Motivation - Episode 3 - Be men and women of action, not excuses.

This week on the Run the Riot Podcast - Bryan Carpenter! Bryan is a family man and has a unique style and philosophy of training, racing, and equipment! Bryan is the founder of the Facebook groups: Running off the Crazy Club Hundo Club Hundo Hardcore Show notes here: https://www.theriot.run/bryanc/

Midweek Motivation - Episode 2 - Whether you like it or not, you're influencing someone!

This week we talk with Taylor Spike. He's finished the Tahoe 200 twice placing third both times, holding the master's course record in both directions! You'll love his attitude on racing and life! Show notes: https://www.theriot.run/taylor-spike/

New! Midweek Motivation! Motivation Vs. Discipline http://www.runtheriot.run

I enjoyed my time with Billy Richards "The 100 Mile Slayer"! He's done so many amazing things in addition to the many 100 mile races he's run in 2019 in an attempt to break the record.  Be amazed and challenged by all he's done! Show notes here: https://www.theriot.run/billyr/

In today's episode I describe my Dreadmill challenge experience and how I did it. I also share my heart and how I'm approaching the New Year. Check out the show notes for links to the apps and book I talk about here: https://www.theriot.run/dreadmill-newyear/

I got to sit down with local running hero, Kathy Bratton! We had a really fun conversation about all of her amazing adventures. Kathy is owner of Runner's World Tulsa and at the time of recording has logged 42 hundred mile races. With her upbeat and quirky(as she calls it) personality combined with her desire to help others, and her vast experience she is an amazing friend and resource to the Oklahoma running community. We ... Read more

I had a great chat with Bard Parnell about his battle with anxiety, medication, and subsequent journey into ultramarathons. We discussed what "Feed Your Crazy" means and the community of like minded athletes that meet in the forum.

Martin is an experienced ultrarunner who completed the Last Great Race this summer. The Last Great Race is the oldest six 100 miler races in the US: Old Dominion 100 Western States 100 Vermont 100 Angeles Crest 100 Leadville Trail 100 Wasatch Front 100 He's got BIG plans for 2020! Check it out! Show Notes: https://www.theriot.run/martin Audible trial: https://audible.runtheriot.run

This week is the race report from my 2nd place finish at the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd in Talequah, OK. It's a great race with amazing support! I discuss my gear, nutrition, and thoughts on the race. Show notes and pictures here: https://www.theriot.run/ph100-report/

We sit down with Matt Daniels to discuss his journey from a sub 4 minute mile to 4th place at the Western States 100 and beyond

This week we talk with Walter Handloser and his journey to run 50 hundred mile races in 2019, breaking the previous record of 41. We also talk about his running of the Triple Crown of 200s. You'll enjoy this fun conversation with "Mr. 100 Miler".

Michael McKnight broke his back and beat the odds to begin running ultramarathons! This year he crushed the triple crown of 200s by winning the Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, and the Moab 240. Be inspired by his story!