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CUSS Running
by Cuss Running
A podcast featuring whimsical interviews with diverse runners from the roads to the trails and everywhere in between.
Episodes
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#50 | Kelly Paulsen | Research to Running
From Podcast Listener to Runner - Kelly's Journey Every runner starts somewhere, and for Kelly, it began with a podcast and a passion for research. Before taking her first stride, she immersed herself in running knowledge, proving that sometimes the best preparation happens off the trail. Join us...
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#49 | Lisamarie Fosdal-Griffin | 200 Miles and Beyond
Join us for an extraordinary episode of the CUSS Running podcast as we sit down with Lisamarie Fosdal-Griffin, who i dubbed the "Queen of 200 Milers." This seasoned ultrarunner takes us on a journey through her remarkable experiences in the world of extreme endurance. Lisamarie shares captivating...
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#48 Chrissy Storey | New & Joyful Runner
On this week’s Cuss Running Podcast, we’re chatting with the unstoppable Chrissy, who just started running this past year and is already gearing up for the Chicago Marathon! Join us as Chrissy spills the beans on why she finds so much f***ing joy in running and how it’s flipped her life upside…
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#47 | Family Style | A Wild Ride
Tune in for a wild ride as we dive into the recent livestreams of epic races like Western States and Hardrock. Discover Ally's mystical ultrarunning origin story, filled with magic and adventure. Plus, we explore how to infuse whimsy into your funeral plans and tackle the unique challenges and…
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#46 | Rachel Beattie | Running for a Cause
Cuss Running Podcast: Episode with Rachel Beattie Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Rachel Beattie, a masters ultra runner who just accomplished an incredible feat: running a half marathon every day for 92 days! Starting on March 31st, International Transgender Day of Visibility, and...
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#45 | Samosa Style | Craig Woods - The Mastermind Behind the Samosa Stumble
Episode with Craig Woods - The Mastermind Behind the Samosa Stumble Welcome back to another no-nonsense episode of the Cuss Running Podcast! This time, we've got the legendary Craig Woods joining us. Craig is the genius behind the Samosa Stumble, and he's here to spill the beans on everything...
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#44 Ila Allen | Master Ultra Runner
In this episode of the CUSS Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Ila Allen, who began her running journey at 54 for health reasons and discovered a passion for trail and ultra running. Now 67, Ila has completed her first 100-miler at Across the Years and is gearing up for another 100-miler at...
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#43 | Family Style | Pride Month & Community
🎙️ Family Style | CUSS Running Podcast 🎙️ Join us for a raw, unfiltered episode where we dive into the heart of the running community. We’ll dish on Spring Energy, tackle some ultra running drama, and explore the deep reasons why we hit the trails. Expect plenty of laughs, a bit of cussing, and…
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#42 | Lily Medina | Conquering Ultra Distances
In this motivating episode of the CUSS Running podcast, we welcome Lily Medina, an extraordinary runner whose relationship with the sport has been a journey of ebbs and flows. Lily's story is one of resilience and triumph, as she discusses her on-again, off-again relationship with running and her...
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#41 | Trailblazing the Course: Kirk's Impactful Approach to Race Directing and Trail Golf
In this inspiring episode of the CUSS Running podcast, we sit down with Kirk from Trailblazer Running, a visionary race director whose innovative ideas are redefining the trail running scene. Join us as we delve into what it means to be a truly impactful race director, the responsibilities it...
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#40 | Family Style | Valentine's Day Special
How does running impact your relationship? How can training for ultras negatively impact your relationship? Elaine and I chat about our personal experiences with this hot issue!
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#39 | Nick Pham | Ultrarunner and Activist
Just an all around awesome conversation with Nick about their journey into running and how it coincides with their coming out as non-binary. Tune in to hear how you can help create safe spaces in the running community and beyond!
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#38 | Family Style Episode | A Healthy Relationship with Running
Elaine and Ally chat about using running as a coping strategy and how this can make your relationship with running unhealthy sometimes.
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#37 | Ory Frazier | Ultrarunner & Ice Climber
Tune in to hear Ory and I discuss what it means to come out as a runner and how many of us struggle with claiming that identity.
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#36 | Reginald Darnell Gross | Trail & Ultra Runner
Tune in to learn about Reginald's journey from overweight smoker to ultra runner. Learn about his training and how he shows up at races mentally. Laughter warning. Lots of laughter warning.
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#35 | Family Style | Worst Race Experiences
Elaine and I chat about UTMB, our worst race experiences, her half marathon training and our 2024 goals.
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#34 | Paul Fortunato | Ultra Runner & All Around Good Dude
Paul is newish to the ultra running scene but already has several races under his belt. Tune in to hear his rapid journey through the ultra distances and why he loves the community.
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#33 | Family Style | Shit Talking
We're back with a new format and schedule. We're going to a bi-weekly schedule including the one on one interviews you love and with Running Shit Talk episodes with myself and Elaine as requested from the audience. We start off Season 2 with Ally & Elaine discussing their recent running…
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#32 |Karmell Ohlrogge & Lee Conner | Experienced Ultrarunners & Founders of the Women's 100 Miler Project
Karmell & Lee are experienced ultrarunners who love the 100 mile distance. They are also the founders of the Women's 100 Miler Project, a grassroots project to increase the number of women at the start line of 100 miler races. Tune in to hear their running stories, race experiences and learn all...
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#31 | Jessy Coleman | Ultrarunner & Rad Person
Jessy started running to get through a stressful time period in her life. She started by running barefoot around her yard and quickly progressed to running ultras. Trail & ultra running became her thing and she has spent years solidifying her role in the community, even meeting her wife through...
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#30 | Jim Lampman | Journey to 100 100 milers
Jim Lampman is a lifetime runner and has spent over 2 decades in the trail and ultra scene. Learn about his journey to running 100 100 milers and the secret to his longevity in the sport.
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#29 | Michele Hartwig | Ultra Runner & Race Director
This week's guest on the CUSS Running podcast is Michele Hartwig. Michele is an accomplished trail and ultra runner. She is also the founder of Ornery Mule Racing, an inclusive running company known for their friendly events. Tune in to hear how Michele got into the sport, why she uses inclusive...
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#28 | Phyllis Stanley | Ultra Runner & Life long runner
This week's guest is Phyllis Stanley. Phyllis grew up on a Navajo reservation where running was part of the culture. She carried her relationship with running through her life constantly using it for support. She's gone on to tackle multiple ultra races with distances up to 200 miles.
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#27 | Aisha Jordan-Johnson | Ultrarunner & Alligator Whisperer
Aisha Jordan-Johnson is a badass ultrarunner who has completed distances up to 138 miles. She radiates enthusiasm and a real joy for running. Listen in to hear how she got started and why she listened to Alligator noises in her ultra training. We also dive into the mental aspect of how we view...
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#26 | Mark & Beth Budden | The Journey Running Couple
Mark & Beth Budden have completed multiple journey runs, but more impressively is that they have completed them together. Tune in to hear how it took Beth 10 years to go from running a half marathon to running a marathon and why she finds journey runs to be life changing. If you're thinking of...
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#25 | Jason Sikora | Ultra Runner & Rad Dad
This week's episode features Jason Sikora, accomplished ultra runner and rad dad. We discuss his running motivation over the years, being a good role model for his daughter and his big dreams in the future.
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#24 | Libby Jones | Ultra Runner & Race Director in Texas
Libby Jones is the race director for the Active Joe races in Texas. She is at the forefront of shaping policies concerning non-binary and trans athletes. Tune in to hear her running story, how she got into race directing and what she would like to see in the future of the sport.
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#23 | Jake Federowski | Road Runner & Non-Binary Athlete Changing the World
Jake is an awesome runner who works hard to carve out space in the road running world for everyone to feel like they belong. We talk about their running journey, their work with the major marathons on their non-binary policies and what they would like to see in the future of the sport.
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#22 | Britt Mosinski | Badass Runner & Teacher
Britt is a mom, teacher and a runner. Tune in to hear how she fits it all in and hear us deep dive into the societal bullshit present in major marathons.
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#21 | Lucas Laszacs | BJJ Fighter and Vol State Hopeful
Tune in for a slight detour from my usual running talk to hear me and my eldest nephew discuss his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighting and his Vol State experience.
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#20 | Katie O'Connor | Running Coach and Ultra Runner
Katie's joy will make you have a good day. Listen in as we discuss her running journey and her training for a 200 miler.
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#19 | Jared Schofer | Journey Runner & TransCon Expert
Buckle up for our longest episode yet – fitting, given our guest! Jared has tackled multiple journey runs and even completed a TransCon run. Tune in as we explore the thrills, joys, and terrors of journey running. From the highs of the open road to the challenges faced along the way, this episode...
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#18 | Family Style | The Holiday Episode
CUSS Running Co-Founder, Elaine, joins us to tell her running story and answers listener questions with me.
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#17 | Kevin Scholle | Ultrarunner & Competitor
Kevin & I talked about his journey into the world of ultra running and what drives us to push ourselves.
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#16 | Chad Sullivan | Runner & Writer
If you want to listen to a running podcast where we go on a whole tangent about Kurt Vonnegut, this is the episode for you! Chad is the founder of Hard Prairie. We discuss imposter syndrome and why the Illinois running community is so special.
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#15 | Amy McDowell | Will Crew Strangers
Amy is an accomplished ultra runner with an amazing sense of humor and giving spirit. Listen in to hear how she ended up pacing a stranger and other favorite race memories
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#14 | Happily Running | Ultra Runners & Race Directors
Happily Running's Race Directors chime in on how they built an incredible community of running, the impact of seeing others accomplish their goals and why races directed by ultra runners are the best.
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#13 | Paul Heckert | 5 decades of Running
Paul and I chat about his long history with running, trail running and ultra running. We also dive into why journey runs are the best!
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#12 | Tahnee Lacey | Urban Runner & Adventure Seeker
Tune in as Tahnee and I discuss the fun of adventure running in the city through all seasons.
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#11 | Christy Chiappone | Seasoned Runner & Community Builder
Christy started and runs one of the best running clubs in Chicago. We talk about how she's kept the club going for over a decade and what running brings to our lives.
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#10 | Vagabond Endurance | Hilarious Race Directors & Brothers
I had a blast chatting with Rory and Dan McCaslin, leaders of Vagabond Endurance, about all things trail & ultra running and their journey as race directors.
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#9 | Coree Woltering | Professional Ultra Runner
Coree and I chat about his ultra running journey and what supporting diversity & inclusion in the sport really means.
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#8 | Zobel Belisario | Seasoned Ultrarunner & Badass Person
Listen as Zobel and I chat about their running journey from 5k to marathon to 50k and beyond. Get their take about taking up space in the running world. Learn about the ultrarunning scene in New York and the rad races they have there.
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#7 | Patti Flynn | Inspiring Ultrarunner & Activist
Patti and I discuss her relationship with running and how she became a DEI leader in the trail and ultra running community. Prepare to be inspired!
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#6 | Leia Anderson | Phenomenal Race Director & Lover of the 100 Miler
Tune in as Leia and I discuss race directing, taking up space in the world and the policies we are happy to see more of in ultra running.
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#5 | Grace Husar | Hilarious Ultra runner & Overall Badass
Tune in to hear Grace and I discuss running as an act of protest. You'll laugh, you'll cry or at least I did.
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#4 | Katy Hite | Librarian & Ultra Runner
Learn how Katy creates whimsy when running trails and about the trail running scene in Ohio!
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#3 | Nimbe Juarez | Marathon Runner & Triathlete
Nimbe has run multiple marathons and participated in several triathlons. Learn how she keeps herself motivated to train and her tips on overcoming anxiety to participate in group runs.
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#2 | Sandy Kurby | Marathon Runner & Super Kind Person
Sandy has run 29 road marathons and maintained a run streak for 5 years. She's managed all of this while being an amazing mom and a kind person, always looking for ways to give back. Learn how her relationship with running has changed from when she started in the 4th grade to now. TW: Child Loss
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#1 |Crystal Irwin | Endurance Athlete & Badass Grandma
Crystal Irwin is an accomplished athlete winning events ranging from crossfit competitions, to trail races and now paddling. Learn about her journey and what keeps her motivated to pursue suffering.
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How many episodes does CUSS Running have?
CUSS Running currently has 51 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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A podcast featuring whimsical interviews with diverse runners from the roads to the trails and everywhere in between.
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