Ken Swalberg shares his remarkable journey from starting running at age 56 to completing his first 100-mile race at 60. Discover how running transformed his life, helped him overcome personal struggles, and inspired him to pursue the Rocky Mountain Slam. This episode offers practical insights on training, mental resilience, and embracing aging through ultrarunning.

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In this inspiring interview, Honey Badger, aka Jon Hallows shares his incredible journey of overcoming multiple Achilles surgeries, balancing family life, and achieving his first 100-mile race.

Discover the power of community, faith, and strategic training in ultra running.

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Uinta Wilderness Ultra happening August 22nd. https://trailto100.com/uinta-wilderness-ultra/

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Jacob shares his live recordings from his experience of running the Wyoming Range 100 in August of 2025. The recordings were taken approximately every 10 miles as he takes you through the highs and the lows of his 100 mile journey.

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Janis Putelis, a content created for the show 'Meat Eater', shares his journey into trail running. He details how he transitioned from running for hunting preparation to completing The Crazy Mountain 100-mile race.

He discusses the physical and mental challenges of ultra running, the importance of nutrition, and the crossover skills between hunting and running. Janis emphasizes the significance of recovery and offers advice for those looking to tackle their first 100-mile race, highlighting that with determination, anyone can achieve this distance.

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In this episode of Trail to 100, Jacob and Melody Bateman discuss Melody's recent trail marathon and her upcoming Pony Express 100. They delve into the mental and nutritional strategies that have helped them in their running journeys, emphasizing the importance of tracking nutrition and maintaining a positive mindset during races. The couple also shares their fears and excitement about the upcoming 100 mile race.

Episodes referenced in this episode are Ultra Running Nutrition is not Intuitive with Julie Shobe and White Pine Solstice 55k with Melody Bateman.

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Jacob and Melody Bateman welcome Mark Fradd, a long-time friend and listener of the podcast, who shares his journey from road running to his first 100k!

Mark discusses his experiences with the Nanny Goat 100k, the challenges he faced, and the importance of family support during his ultra marathon journey. He reflects on how trail running has impacted his life, teaching him the value of endurance and personal growth.

Mark also offers advice for older runners looking to start their running journey, emphasizing the importance of patience and gradual progression.

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Mike McCalley shares his journey into ultra running, focusing on his preparation for the Leadville 100. Mike shares his personal story of transformation, the challenges he faced while training for his first 100-mile race, and the importance of family support and coaching.

The discussion covers the experiences from his 50K and 50 miler races, emphasizing lessons learned about hydration, nutrition, and pacing. Mike also expresses his concerns about the altitude and cutoffs at Leadville, while highlighting the significance of having a supportive crew during the race.

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Brendan Boren a recent 50k finisher delves into what brought him into the sport and how he was able to to build up to his first ultra.

In his conversation with host Jacob Bateman they discuss the challenges and joys of training, the differences between marathon and ultra running experiences, and the supportive nature of the trail running community.

Brendan shares valuable insights on training strategies, the importance of strength training, and the mental aspects of endurance running. The conversation concludes with reflections on personal growth through running and future aspirations in the sport.

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