The Trail Life Podcast

In this Episode, Izzy B talk to Catra Corbett (Dirt Diva), an experienced trail and ultra-runner who shares her journey into trail running and ultra marathons. Catra recounts how she began running after getting sober and rapidly progressed from a 10K to marathons, trail races, and eventually ultra distances. She highlights her first experiences with 50K, 50-mile, and 100-mile races, and delves into her passion for solo mountain pro...

In this episode, we welcome Jesse Ellis, an accomplished ultra runner and professional photographer. We delve into his journey from running school track and cross-country to becoming a key figure in the ultrarunning community. Jesse shares how he got into trail running, his experiences running and photographing races like Western States and Broken Arrow, and how he balanced his passion for running with building a successful photogr...

In this episode, Priscilla shares her journey from casual jogger to passionate runner and co-founder of the Santa Mujeres Running Club. She recounts her memorable experiences, such as meeting her host during a Tailwind photo shoot and taking on various challenging races like the Triple Crown and the Broken Arrow Sky Race. Priscilla discusses how her love for running evolved into trail and mountain running, her involvement with vari...

In this episode of Ultra Buds Unleashed from the Trail Life podcast, guest host Izzy B interviews Chris Raup, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of the Warrior Trail Foundation. Chris shares his inspiring journey from discovering ultra running in his early 50s to completing some of the toughest 200-mile races. Chris discusses the mission of the Warrior Trail Foundation, which provides recreational therapy, coaching, and mental health ...

In this episode of the Trail Life Podcast, 'Ultra Buds Unleashed,' with guest host Isabella Janovick, Isabella interviews Kevin Goldberg, an accomplished ultra runner and endurance coach. Kevin shares his journey from starting as a casual runner to tackling some of the toughest 200-plus mile races. He discusses his hip surgeries, his entry into the ultra running scene, and his experiences running races like the Tour de Gence and Co...

In this episode of the SWCHBAK Chronicles, host Michelle is joined by special guest co-host Isabella Janovick and guest Alyssa Clark, an accomplished endurance athlete. They discuss Alyssa's various achievements, including her first-place finish in the SD100, her love for heat over cold weather, and her experiences training and competing in ultra-endurance events. Alyssa also shares insights into her beginnings in endurance sports,...

In our final special of the SWCHBAK Chronicles limited series, Michelle Johnson is joined by Cody Taylor and Alan from Death March Running Company. Based out of Colorado, they share their humorous and inspiring journey into the world of ultra-running. The conversation covers the origins of Death March Running, their experiences pacing and crewing, and the significance of community in the sport. The episode also highlights Michelle'...

In this special edition of the Trail Life podcast, Michelle Johnson from SWCHBAK interviews Sarah Tomal, an ultra runner and sponsored athlete from San Diego. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from starting as an angry runner after a bad breakup to working toward her first 100-mile race. They discuss her experiences with Spartan races, overcoming a significant hip injury, and her return to ultra running. The conversation also touc...

In our new limited series: The SwchBak Chronicles, Michelle Johnson steps in for usual host Jeff Stoner to talk with Daniel Smith and Eric Spin, key figures from the San Diego Trail Runners group.

The conversation explores their personal journeys into running, with Eric sharing how he transitioned from smoking and junk food to running marathons, and Daniel talking about his background in boxing and coaching kids' sports. The duo di...