EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 2H 29M
The Jeffrey Awards: FKTs, Controversy, and Absolute Chaos
from Free Outside · host Jeff Garmire
The conversation revolves around the Jeffrey Awards, celebrating achievements in ultra running, including new race directors, controversies, tragic FKTs, and the Walker of the Year award. The hosts discuss various nominees and their stories, highlighting the challenges and triumphs within the ultra running community. In this engaging conversation, Jeff Garmire and Derrick Lytle explore various themes in ultra running, including speed debates, the merits of double versus single track, and the significance of awards in the community. The Jeffrey Awards – Categories & NomineesMost Obvious New Race DirectorJoe CorcioneTim TollefsonDylan Bowman (added a 100K, Big Alta)Carl Laniak (took over Barkley Marathons)Finn Melanson (Antelope Island Buffalo Run)We Should Be Your Publicist AwardGrand Slam TrackCandice Burt2025 IAU 50K World Championships (canceled two weeks out)Black Canyon 100K (cheating scandal)Most Tragic FKTBecca Bergstrom – multiple PCT attempts, quick failuresJohn Kelly – quit the AT a few hundred miles from the endKristian Morgan – approximately his 128th AT attemptEric Hallsten – quit Washington after averaging ~70 MPDKrista Hallsten – fastest supported double TRT, not recognized, therefore “doesn’t count”Walker of the YearA.J. Waller (Cocodona 250)Matt Johnson (Texas 1000)Troy Croxdale (“Punisher”)Madison Blagden (“Peg Leg”)Andrea Moore (six 200+ mile races)Lyla Harrod (Appalachian Trail FKT)Finally It Happened AwardKilian Jornet uses unlimited resources for an unmatchable FKTFrançois D’Haene loses an FKT (Nolan’s 14 to David Hedges)Ryan Montgomery finally earns a Golden Ticket after global race hoppingSalt Lake City gets a Western States winnerFastest Camera OperatorJacob BantaDrew DarbyDerrick LyttleJeff PelletierMatt ShapiroForgot It Happened AwardSeth Ruhling course record at Black CanyonChipotle ShowdownDavid Roche ran Western States (kind of)Unbreakable movie attemptGorge 100K Worlds qualifierCourtney Dauwalter DNF at CocodonaDouble Track vs Singletrack AwardDouble TrackSingletrackWho Is That AwardWill MurraySarah Perry (395 miles)Caitriona Jennings (Tunnel Hill, 100-mile world record)Most Destroyed TrailAny trail an e-bike touchesArizona TrailOwner of Zona (King of Arizona)Candice Burt – Arizona MonsterJamil Coury – AravaipaAbby Hall – Western StatesJim WalmsleySadie Curry – AZT FKTCourtney Dauwalter vs Jim Walmsley AwardEast Coaster of the YearDan Green (Cocodona)Canyon Woodward (Golden Ticket)David SinclairTori Constantine (“Chewy”, Long Trail FKT)Xander KeiterAndrew Drummond (White Mountain Direttissima)Weird Moment of the YearDavid Roche giving up his Golden TicketCandice Burt doxxing someone on livestreamKilian Jornet crowd sourcing his next FKTMost Air Time AwardChris WardenLeah YinglingA.J. WallerCorrine MalcolmJoe CorcioneHypocritical Hero AwardMichelino Sunseri pardonedRuth Chepngetich doping ban one year after world recordHayden Hawks Ultra Runner of the Year AwardCaleb OlsonHans TroyerJeff MogaveroTara DowerKatie SchideAbby HallMegan Eckert (six-day world record, 603 miles)Bezos Most Expensive Breakup AwardKatie Schide leaving TNFJeff Browning leaving AltraTrend of the YearIcy kiddie poolsLying about Zone 2 paceMoving across the countryLivestream everythingRunning a marathon againInfluencer of the YearDavid PoachNick BareDavid GogginsCam HanesJeff PelletierMike WardianMax JolliffeMost Pointless MilesJamil CouryKevin RussMatt JohnsonAndy GlazeDerrick Lytle AwardJeff of the Year (Audience Nominated)Jeff MogaveroJeff GallowayJeff GarmireKatie SchideSupport our Sponsors: Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8ab
What this episode covers
The conversation revolves around the Jeffrey Awards, celebrating achievements in ultra running, including new race directors, controversies, tragic FKTs, and the Walker of the Year award. The hosts discuss various nominees and their stories, highlighting the challenges and triumphs within the ultra running community. In this engaging conversation, Jeff Garmire and Derrick Lytle explore various themes in ultra running, including speed debates, the merits of double versus single track, and the significance of awards in the community. The Jeffrey Awards – Categories & NomineesMost Obvious New Race DirectorJoe CorcioneTim TollefsonDylan Bowman (added a 100K, Big Alta)Carl Laniak (took over Barkley Marathons)Finn Melanson (Antelope Island Buffalo Run)We Should Be Your Publicist AwardGrand Slam TrackCandice Burt2025 IAU 50K World Championships (canceled two weeks out)Black Canyon 100K (cheating scandal)Most Tragic FKTBecca Bergstrom – multiple PCT attempts, quick failuresJohn Kelly – quit the AT a few hundred miles from the endKristian Morgan – approximately his 128th AT attemptEric Hallsten – quit Washington after averaging ~70 MPDKrista Hallsten – fastest supported double TRT, not recognized, therefore “doesn’t count”Walker of the YearA.J. Waller (Cocodona 250)Matt Johnson (Texas 1000)Troy Croxdale (“Punisher”)Madison Blagden (“Peg Leg”)Andrea Moore (six 200+ mile races)Lyla Harrod (Appalachian Trail FKT)Finally It Happened AwardKilian Jornet uses unlimited resources for an unmatchable FKTFrançois D’Haene loses an FKT (Nolan’s 14 to David Hedges)Ryan Montgomery finally earns a Golden Ticket after global race hoppingSalt Lake City gets a Western States winnerFastest Camera OperatorJacob BantaDrew DarbyDerrick LyttleJeff PelletierMatt ShapiroForgot It Happened AwardSeth Ruhling course record at Black CanyonChipotle ShowdownDavid Roche ran Western States (kind of)Unbreakable movie attemptGorge 100K Worlds qualifierCourtney Dauwalter DNF at CocodonaDouble Track vs Singletrack AwardDouble TrackSingletrackWho Is That AwardWill MurraySarah Perry (395 miles)Caitriona Jennings (Tunnel Hill, 100-mile world record)Most Destroyed TrailAny trail an e-bike touchesArizona TrailOwner of Zona (King of Arizona)Candice Burt – Arizona MonsterJamil Coury – AravaipaAbby Hall – Western StatesJim WalmsleySadie Curry – AZT FKTCourtney Dauwalter vs Jim Walmsley AwardEast Coaster of the YearDan Green (Cocodona)Canyon Woodward (Golden Ticket)David SinclairTori Constantine (“Chewy”, Long Trail FKT)Xander KeiterAndrew Drummond (White Mountain Direttissima)Weird Moment of the YearDavid Roche giving up his Golden TicketCandice Burt doxxing someone on livestreamKilian Jornet crowd sourcing his next FKTMost Air Time AwardChris WardenLeah YinglingA.J. WallerCorrine MalcolmJoe CorcioneHypocritical Hero AwardMichelino Sunseri pardonedRuth Chepngetich doping ban one year after world recordHayden Hawks Ultra Runner of the Year AwardCaleb OlsonHans TroyerJeff MogaveroTara DowerKatie SchideAbby HallMegan Eckert (six-day world record, 603 miles)Bezos Most Expensive Breakup AwardKatie Schide leaving TNFJeff Browning leaving AltraTrend of the YearIcy kiddie poolsLying about Zone 2 paceMoving across the countryLivestream everythingRunning a marathon againInfluencer of the YearDavid PoachNick BareDavid GogginsCam HanesJeff PelletierMike WardianMax JolliffeMost Pointless MilesJamil CouryKevin RussMatt JohnsonAndy GlazeDerrick Lytle AwardJeff of the Year (Audience Nominated)Jeff MogaveroJeff GallowayJeff GarmireKatie SchideSupport our Sponsors: Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8ab
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