199 | Chad Ultra | Jeremy McCoubrey | Thank you for an amazing 2025

It's our last regular episode of the year and we cap off 2025 with Ultra Chad!In this episode, the hosts welcome Chad Ultra, an elite ultra runner, who shares his journey from road running to ultra marathons. The conversation delves into his experiences in cross-country running, the impact of foster care on his life, and the importance of community support and sponsorships in the running world. The hosts also discuss their live shows, future plans, and the joy of sharing their passion for running with others. In this engaging conversation, Eric and Erika reflect on their podcasting journey, the growth of their community, and the evolution of their experiences in ultra running. They discuss the importance of friendship, support, and humor in the running community, as well as the unique culture that surrounds ultra events. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the joy of themed races, and the role of music in their lives. With a mix of lighthearted banter and heartfelt moments, they celebrate their achievements and look forward to future goals.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:27 Thanksgiving Reflections06:27 Skiing Adventures and Equipment Choices09:26 Camera Gear and Content Creation25:03 Chad Ultra: The Alter Ego28:21 Foster Care and Running as an Escape31:12 Inspirational Moments in Cross Country34:11 Growing Up in Astoria, Oregon37:01 The Bluey Experience and Social Media Insights39:54 Seattle Sports Culture45:56 The Journey into Ultra Running54:45 The Yeti Trail Runners and Friendships01:05:55 The Hilarious Finish Line Antics01:06:54 Post-Race Revelations and Challenges01:09:44 The One Step Closer Race Experience01:13:30 The Ultra Community: Support and Camaraderie01:17:12 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Ultra Running01:21:50 Chad Ultra: Creating a Unique Running Culture01:32:04 Future Race Ideas and Creative Concepts01:38:15 Dinner Guests: A Fun and Creative Choice01:54:05 Music Discussions and Hot Takes01:56:22 Sponsorships and Partnerships Overview01:59:16 Fundraising Events and Community Engagement02:02:09 Live Shows and Future Plans02:05:07 Year in Review and Looking Ahead02:07:55 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!