Michael Owen is an legend with Ohio runners. He has a long history of running on the trails after he got his first taste of it, back in college. He then started SEOTR, Southeast Ohio Trail Runners, which is an event group that now helps to host 10 races across the state. His races range from one mile to 100. And if you want to go farther, then he is the race director for OBU, Ohio's Backyard Ultra, that can go for more than 200 miles! We chat about how there is a stigma thinking that Ohio is flat, but Michael hosts some very challenging hilly races that Ohio has to offer. His races also have a very family vibe and it keeps runners coming back year after year. Great chat with Michael and I hope you enjoy it!

Shane and Nathan Cox are a father-son duo that are a force to be reckoned with. Shane was a great running mentor to his son Nathan while Nathan was younger. Nate then went on to run collegiately with Shawnee State. The other thing you will notice with them at races is that they give 100% effort from start to finish. I have known them for a while and it was great to sit down and chat with both of them about what they get out of the sport.

I have logged hundreds of miles with Joe Osborne and it was great to have him come on the podcast to share some of his stories and background. He opened up about his mental health and how running helps. We also discussed plans for races on the horizon for us.

Ron Ross has done something only 38 people have done: finishing 100 100-mile races (or longer).

He has a wealth of knowledge and I hope you enjoy this episode!

This episode features Cameron Balser, an endurance athlete redefining what’s possible in long-distance running.

Cameron recently completed an incredible 11,000+ mile self-supported run around the perimeter of the United States, averaging close to 40 miles per day for nearly 10 months . But for him, that was just the beginning.

By the time this episode drops, Cameron is already underway on his next challenge: a transcontinental run from California to New York, where he’s aiming to break the record by averaging an astonishing 75 miles per day, targeting a 40-day finish.

This conversation dives into what fuels that kind of effort, how he approached nearly a year on the road, and what it takes mentally to step back up to an even bigger starting line.

In this episode:

• What it’s really like to run around the entire United States

• Lessons from months of fully self-supported running

• The strategy behind a 75-mile-per-day cross-country effort

• The mental shift from finishing one massive goal to chasing another

• Why this run is about more than just records

Follow Cameron’s journey:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerondeanbalser/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronDeanBalser

• Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32195374

Support the mission:

• GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-cams-coasttocoast-record-attempt

Cameron’s runs are about more than distance. They’re about pushing limits, building connection, and showing what’s possible when you fully commit to something bigger than yourself.

This episode features longtime friend, Mike Bettes from The Weather Channel. Andrew and Mike go back about 20 years, so this conversation feels more like catching up than a traditional interview.

Mike brings a unique perspective shaped by years spent in the elements. From covering historic snowstorms to reporting from the heart of hurricanes, Mike shares what it’s like to experience extreme weather up close and how that mindset overlaps with endurance sports.

They also dive into Mike’s background in triathlons, how training compares across disciplines, and the mental toughness required to push through both races and real-world weather extremes.

In this episode:

• Mike’s journey into triathlons and endurance sports

• Covering major weather events in extreme conditions

• The physical and mental crossover between racing and storm chasing

• Stories from the field and behind the camera

Follow Mike Bettes:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebettes

• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikebettes

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twcmikebettes/

John loves a good challenge. He has done well over 100 ultras and he loves races that are not easy. He has a lot of energy and you can feel that in this episode. Enjoy!

Follow John on Instrgram: @BreezyTrailhead.

Brian Baker moved to Colorado and was interested in moving faster in the mountains to do more 14ers in one day. So he got into running and has a lot of great lessons and stories to share. He is a very detailed person and this was a lot of fun to pick his brain. Enjoy the episode and follow his adventures on Strava.