The Endurance Studio
Endurance content studio exploring ultra bikepacking, running, and how humans push past their limits.
Episodes
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Today’s guest is a seasoned vanlifer, through hiker, and bikepacker who shares her journey from van life and sailing dreams to conquering some of the toughest endurance events. We dive into life on the road, how Starlink enables remote work and race coverage, and the evolution of ultra-distance running events like Cocodona and the Arizona Monster 300. Lindsay o...
In this solo episode, I share key lessons learned from recent endurance events including the Maricopa Trail Race, Race Across Arizona, and my Pinyons and Pines ITT. Topics covered include sodium and electrolyte management to prevent cramping, optimizing sleep setups for ultra-distance races, gear and tech comparisons like the Garmin Edge vs. Coros Dura, lighting strategies for multi-day rides, and small but c...
Today’s guest is Chase Kaufman, an ultra-endurance athlete who’s quickly making waves in the ultra endurance and bikepacking scene. In this episode, Chase shares how he transitioned from long-distance running and downhill mountain biking to self-supported endurance racing — and how he crushed the Maricopa Trail Race FKT on his first try. We dive into his race strategies, fueling experiments, mental resilience...
Today's guest is an endurance bikepacker, a trailblazer in the cycling world and the founder of Rodeo Adventure Labs, a company known for its creative, purpose-driven approach to bike design and entrepreneurial spirit. With a deep love for long, challenging rides and a commitment to building bikes that are meant to last, he brings both passion and pragmatism to everything he does. From testing prototypes ...
Today's returning guest is a filmmaker, music producer, and bikepack racer whose journey has taken him from the suburbs of Texas to the heart of California’s creative scene. He’s a lifelong artist who started out in music production before shifting into storytelling through documentary filmmaking. His latest project, Hidden in Plain Sight, is available now on YouTube and blends environmental awareness, pe...
Today’s returning guest is a gritty ultra-endurance bikepack racer who just wrapped up an impressive ride at the 2025 Stagecoach 400, finishing 5th overall with a time of 54 hours and 52 minutes. In this conversation, we debrief from the race, discussing race strategy, fueling, sleep management, and mental performance hurdles.
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Today's guest is a dedicated adventure filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller who has spent decades capturing powerful narratives from around the world. He began his journey in photography after an ankle injury shifted his career path, eventually leading him to work with brands like Patagonia and develop a passion for documentary filmmaking. His latest project, Designed by Disaster, tells the inspiring ...
Today's guest is a passionate endurance cyclist, ultra runner, advocate for bikepacking, and the host of The Art of Type 2 Fun podcast. She has raced at an elite level in road cycling and serves on the board of Bikepacking Roots. After a life-altering accident involving a car while training, she transitioned away from road racing and found a new love for running, gravel riding and off-road adventures. In ...
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dana Ernst and we dive into an in-depth preview of the 2025 Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race. Get insights into the route, race logistics, key challenges, and essential planning tips. Whether you're a seasoned racer or considering your first ultra-endurance event, this episode is packed with valuable info to help you prepare.
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Today's guest is a young and passionate endurance athlete with a love for bikepacking, skiing, and the outdoors. He placed 2nd in the Arizona Cycling Association state championships in the high school freshman cross country mountain bike category and has competed in various Arizona races like the Cactus Cup, Whiskey 50, Bear Jaw, AES Aspen Asphyxiation, and AES Sedona BFL. Despite facing a major recent se...
Today’s guest is an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and the visionary behind multiple restaurant ventures in Northern Arizona. In this episode, we discuss his journey from a career in geology to founding Pizzicletta, an iconic Flagstaff pizza spot known for its simplicity and quality. His latest venture Sosta, is designed to bring people together over tasty food while allowing people to take a pause and focu...
Today’s returning guest is a multifaceted outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. She is a life coach, founder of Dirt Town Adventures guiding company, outdoor educator, and an endurance athlete with a passion for helping others. In today’s conversation, we discuss her personal and professional evolution, coaching philosophy, technology and social interaction, personal growth and resilience, and many other topic...
In today's solo episode, I dive into a comprehensive exploration of the Garmin Edge 1040, sharing insights from my year of bikepacking experience. I cover everything from navigation features, battery performance, and charging strategies to tips for optimizing settings for long-distance adventures. I also discuss the nuances of using mobile devices for route management, tools for GPX track management, and the...
Today’s guest is a pioneering endurance cyclist, Arizona Endurance Series organizer, mastermind of The Queen’s Ransom Bikepacking route, Triple Crown finisher, and the Race Director for the Arizona Trail Mountain Bike Race. In today’s conversation, we dive into the evolution of the Arizona Trail Race, navigating rules, fairness, route changes and FKT’s (fastest known times) in bikepacking events, inclusivity ...
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Today’s guest is a professional adventure athlete, doctor of physical therapy, performance coach and an outspoken advocate and recovery specialist for concussions and traumatic brain injury awareness, rehabilitation and mentorship. She’s had first had experience with concussions and TBI’s and in today’s conversation we’re going to do a deep dive on the topic....
Today’s guest is a documentary filmmaker, relentless bikepack racer, and an all around incredible, thoughtful amazing human. I had the opportunity to get to know him better on the last couple days of the Colorado Trail Race as we pushed our bikes through the night together for endless miles. He’s had a year of difficult race finishes including Arizona Trail Race 300, The Grand Loop, Colorado Trail Race, and...
Today’s guests have come all the way from Morpeth England to participate in and finish the Arizona Trail 800 mountain bike race. They are a father and son team that persisted against the physical and environmental adversity dished out by this daunting trail. Together, they experienced extreme heat, cold, thirst, hunger, pain and joy throughout their journey that ended up being over 900 miles and 100,000’ of...
Today’s returning guest just completed an epic single speed journey on the Arizona Trail 800 Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race. She completed the 837 mile trail with over 100,000’ of elevation gain in 11 days, 12 hours and 19 minutes. She is a veteran, mom, wife, nurse practitioner, bike shop mechanic, and enduro racer turned bikepacker. At the time of this recording, its been only 5 days since her finish ...
I met today’s guest at a local running group here in Flagstaff and there I learned how fast and accomplished he is as a runner. He’s raced distances from one mile to 60k and his sweet spot seems to be the 50k distance. He recently completed his first triathlon, placed 8th overall in the Crown King Scramble, 3rd overall in the Adrenaline 50K night run , 2nd overall at the Tushars Mountain Run Marathon, 2nd o...
Today’s guest is one of the most unique humans I’ve had the privilege to get to know. He is an ultra endurance bikepacker, runner and all around trail crusher. He recently completed the 2024 Gunny Loopy Loop and is planning to be at the start line of the Arizona Trail 800 grand depart this year.
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