PODCAST · health
Running with Problems
by Mildly Athletic Couple
A podcast about the lives of runners and the problems we face.
Episodes
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Ute 100: Miranda's Recap
Miranda walks us through her Ute 100 from signup to finish, including the heat, the GI distress, the hallucinations, and the one hour nap that flips the race back in her favour. We also unpack the deeper reason she wanted a harder 100 miler and what it reveals about identity, failure, and the…
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Bill Stahl: Running Travels & Giving Back
Correction to the intro: David Clark, founder of We Are Superman podcast died from complications from a spinal surgery. Intro: Jon & Miranda trade stories from a chaotic week where training, race work and a scary emergency vet visit collide. We are then introduce guest, Bill Stahl and chat about…
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Christine Reed: Running with POTS
We sit down with Christine Reed to talk honestly about running with POTS, from the shock of seeing sky high heart rate data to the grief and relief that comes with finally getting a name for years of symptoms. We dig into what actually helps on run day and in real life, plus the harder question…
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Andrea Kooiman: From First Marathon to Badwater
We talk with Andrea Kooiman (Coachk) about how a self-described everyday mom becomes a prolific ultrarunner while keeping the sport joyful, social, and grounded. The conversation moves from coaching kids to her first marathon to chasing Badwater and Barkley, with real talk on setbacks, nausea…
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Hot Take: Hanes & Canaday Doping Debacle Explained
An Instagram exchange regarding illegal substances turns into a full-blown running controversy. Jon & Miranda unpack the Cameron Hanes vs Sage Canaday doping debacle, including the exact exchange that set off the “runternet” and why the reaction raises interesting conversations about running...
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John Kelly: Barkley Lessons & Redefining Suffering
Jon & Miranda sit down with John Kelly to talk about what Barkley Marathons success really teaches you about motivation, planning, and making peace with outcomes you cannot control. We also go deep on his Appalachian Trail record attempt for Hurricane Helene recovery, how his leg stopped...
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Mike Miles: Running, Leadership, and Balance
Intro: This week’s guest is Mike Miles discussing what endurance sports can teach us about who we are and how we lead. With leadership coach and trail runner Mike, we trade DNF stories, dig into purpose and preparation, and make the case that balance is a real competitive advantage. This…
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Mitch Dulleck: The Iditarod 350 Stories Continue
Jon and Miranda check in sharing stories from crewing the eerie Badwater Salton Sea 81-mile team race, then shift into the brutal pull of Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Invitational. Mitch Dulleck walks us through training, gear, food, and the moment he chooses safety over the finish during a stormy ITI...
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JC Returns: 350 Mile Iditarod Invitational
For John Clark’s (JC) full bio revisit season 3 episode 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437656/episodes/16363345 We sit down with JC to unpack his first winter ultramarathon finish at the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350, where dragging a gear sled through Alaska’s deep cold turns basic tasks like...
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Andrea Feucht: Long COVID Recovery and Coming Back
We talk with Andrea Feucht about long COVID in endurance athletes and why you can look fine, keep racing, and still be nowhere near healthy. We compare relapse stories, data signals, and the hard lesson that rest and a slow return may be the only choice available to athletes. • why long COVID can...
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Michael Morrison is Back: Prevent, Treat, and Recover from Tendinopathy
Michael Morrison from Red Hammer Rehab is back on the pod to discuss all things tendinopathy. • tendinopathy explained as a continuum from reactive to degenerative • common sites in runners including Achilles, patellar, and gluteal tendons • pain scale rules to guide training and rehab load •...
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Katie Grossman: On Fighting to Return to Running Postpartum
We open with life updates and stress, then welcome Katie Grossman to share a raw, relentless story about postpartum complications, medical gaslighting, a rare tumor, and the long road to a labral tear diagnosis and surgery. The goal shifts from podiums to presence, from finish lines to finding…
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Dave Scheibel: An Ultrarunner’s Wake-Up Call On Overtraining
We talk with Dave about the slow, messy slide into overtraining syndrome, the missteps that worsened it, and the practical tools that brought him back to strong, sustainable running. Along the way, we share a content warning about a graphic post-credits medical story and explain why health…
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2025 Year End Recap
Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at [email protected]. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen....
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John Castle: From Borderline Diabetic To Podium OCR
A single photo can flip your life. That’s where John Castle’s story begins—49 years old, 45 pounds heavier, borderline diabetic, and staring at a version of himself he didn’t want to keep. Fast forward to today and John is a force in obstacle course racing, stacking Spartan Ultras, conquering...
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Mark Marzen: Coaching and The Long Road Of Getting Faster
We’re excited to share Mark Marzen’s story with yall. Mark has been Jon’s running coach for almost two years. His story is inspiring, choosing running, learning to coach, and slowly improving to become a fast mountain ultra runner. Check out https://www.golden-endurance.com/ for coaching and PT....
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Camille Herron On Records, Neurodiversity, And Reform In Ultra Running
We're so excited to share this interview with Camille Herron with you! Camille was open and honest exploring her history, neurodiversity, and advocacy in ultra running. We hope you enjoy! === AI-Generated Description Follows === Start with the headlines—world records, world titles, six-day...
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Chasing Limits With Epic Bill Bradley
Join us as we discuss the life and adventures of Epic Bill Bradley, an incredible story of perseverance and pushing ones limits. Epic Bill has done some of the hardest adventures on this planet, including a triple Ironman, quad Badwater, and so much more. We only scratch the surface of Bill's...
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Pete Kostelnick - Running Across America, Mind And Miles
Join our discussion with Pete Kostelnick, Trans-continental record holder, multiple Badwater finisher, Team USA representative at the IAU 24-hour world championships, and so much more. We dive into what it takes to run these multi-day and multi-week efforts, his recent car accident recovery, and...
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Midpacker Podcast: First DNF and Failing Forward with Troy Meadows
Jon Eisen guest-hosts the Midpacker podcast with full-time host Troy Meadows discussing Troy's first DNF at the Dark Divide 100. Cross-posted on the Midpacker Podcast feed. Check out Troy's Midpacker Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! == AI-Generated Description Follows == Three volcanoes on...
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Amelia Boone - Enjoying the Journey
Join our all-encompassing discussion with World Champion OCR Racer Amelia Boone. We discuss everything from writing, where to run in Cupertino, CA, experiences at Barkley, her High Lonesome 100 finish and resulting injury, recovery from eating disorders, and her feelings on not having children.…
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The Runcations Episode, featuring Tour du Mont Blanc
Join Miranda and Jon as they discuss Run-cations (a portmanteau of Run and Vacation!) and Miranda's recent experience running the Tour du Mont Blanc. Links: More than Miles: Why Runcations are a Rising Travel Trend article on Outside Eric Lee's Blog on Adventures and National Park Runs ===...
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Redemption on the LA Freeway - Aaron Lozier
Join us as we chat with Aaron Lozier, who comes back to the podcast after attempting the LA Freeway for the second time. Last time, he had to be rescued via helicopter. Listen in to hear how the second attempt goes. == AI-Generated Description Follows == After being dramatically rescued from the…
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Jon Rea's Ambitious Journey
Jon Rea joins Miranda and Jon for an honest and open conversation about the problems he's encountered along his journey to become a pro runner. === AI-generated description follows === Elite ultrarunner Jon Ray takes us on an emotional journey through triumph and devastating setbacks in this raw,...
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Michael Morrison PT, DPT - Strength Training with some PEACE and LOVE
Michael Morrison PT, DPT of Red Hammer Rehab returns to continue the conversation about Strength Training that we started in January. We also cover the absolutely critical PEACE and LOVE tool for healing soft tissue injuries. Jon solo's the intro today as Miranda is off to run Tour du Mont Blanc…
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Miranda's First 100 Miler at High Lonesome 100
Miranda's back to recap her first 100 miler experience at High Lonesome 100. Her performance was incredible, and we hope you enjoy listening to the recap! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio...
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Jeffrey Binney - Once is Enough
Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey's journey from obesity to 100 mile ultra running. It is personally one of Jon and Miranda's favorite running films. We also talk about Jeffrey's life...
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Miranda Williamson - Setting Intentions on San Juan Solstice
Host of the podcast, Miranda Williamson details her San Juan Solstice 50 Miler experience. We discuss how setting intentions leads to how you experience the event. Jon, who crewed and paced Miranda, discusses the things he does to be a good pacer. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems....
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John Calabrese - Breaking up in a Run Group
John has recently gone through a breakup within his run community, the loss of a good friend, and a dreaded running injury. All of this led him to us to share his story and hopefully provide some comfort. Show Notes: If you or someone you know is having trouble with addiction, please consider...
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Utah 115 Recap with host Jon Eisen
Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monotonous race. Jon is open and emotional about the recent experience and we hope y'all will enjoy. Jon's full Race Report is ready on his blog Jon…
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Pre-Race Anxiety (Bonus Episode)
Miranda and Jon delve into their history and current experience of pre-race anxiety, filled with fun stories of mistakes made in the past. Jon is currently preparing to run Utah 115 in just a few days, so he's "in it" with the pre-race anxiety. Show Notes: Check out the article we read on the...
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Wes Plate - Creating the Copper Kings 100 Miler in Montana
Join us as we chat with Wes Plate on his 200-miler exploits, such as his recent Arizona Monster 300 and current Cocadona 250 mile races, his YouTube channel of race recaps, and creating the new Copper Kings 100 in Butte, Montana. Show Notes: Follow Wes on Instagram @midpackelite Check out Wes'...
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Nathan Marti - Arrowhead 135, Barkley Marathons, and Spartathlon
Nathan Marti seeks the most extreme adventures from Arrowhead to the Barkley Marathons to Spartathlon. In this episode, we dive into his major adventures and discover what he finds out there on his various journeys. We also get a bit of a history lesson too. Show Notes: Check out Nathan's Blog:...
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Eric Quallen - PhD in Difficult Endeavors
Eric Quallen is a trans athlete, PhD scientist, and 200-mile specialist. Join us as we discuss his life in athletics, transition, and outlook on life. Follow Eric on Instagram. Check out Front Range Dirt magazine, by Golden Endurance! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on...
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Rundown: Relationship to Running, Barkley Recap, and more!
In this "Problem Rundown" podcast, Miranda and Jon discuss a range of issues and articles: Jon's recent chess tournament recap, the content everyone was waiting for. (Jon is now provisionally rated 1466 by the US Chess Federation.) Barkley recap! We discuss the harder course and few fun run...
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Chris McBride - Diary of a Three Legged Dog
Chris McBride, accomplished mountain ultra runner, shares his recent recovery from serious back surgery and eventual finish at the IMTUF 100 merely 6 months after surgery. This is the story he is publishing in his new book Diary of a Three Legged Dog. Chris also shares his running story starting...
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Trans Gran Canaria Recap!
Miranda and Jon recap their very recent experience at Trans Gran Canaria, a World Trail Major ultramarathon in the Canary Islands. Enjoy! Audio note: This is recorded on a travel setup with poorer audio quality than normal; sorry about that. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow…
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More Soft Rock with Mackenzie Schumer
Back by popular demand, we dive back into Miranda's Soft Rock adventure with her adventure partner Mackenzie Schumer (@mackhatter) and Mack's husband and crew of the adventure, Justin Cranford. We spare no details in covering this epic adventure, so you won't want to miss this one! Thanks for...
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Charlotte Bowens - Conscious Gear and Deciding to Live
Meet Charlotte Bowens, founder and CEO of Conscious Gear. Hear her incredible story of how running helped her get healthy and recover from depression. Also, get the scoop on her gear company Conscious Gear, making the Vestapack, a first of its kind hydration pack designed for bigger bodies. Show...
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Dr. Michael Morrison - How to find a good Physical Therapist
Dr. Michael Morrison PT, DPT joins us to discuss a range of topics around physical therapy. In addition to his physical therapy work, Michael is also a run coach, strength coach, a husband, and father. Primarily, we focus on the question: How to find a good Physical Therapist for runners? Lots of...
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2024 Year End Recap + 2025 Goals
Miranda and Jon recap their 2024 runs, races, the podcast, and life! Show Notes: - Miranda’s 2025 Races: Transgrancanaria Advanced (50M), San Juan Solstice (50M), High Lonesome 100 - Jon’s 2025 Races: Transgrancanaria Classic (75M), Utah 115, NeverSummer 100K, Plain 100 Follow on Instagram for...
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Designing the new RWP Logo with Illustrator Hannah Agosta
Hannah Agosta comes back to the podcast to discuss her life as an artist, career as an illustrator, and the process of designing the new Running With Problems Logo. We also take the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale, mentioned in our last episode with Nickademus. Hannah was previously on Season…
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Nickademus De La Rosa - Coach, Athlete, Sports Psychologist
Nickademus De La Rosa is a pro athlete with Topo Athletic, has an MS in Sports & Performance Psychology, co-owns and coaches with Lightfoot Coaching, was the 13th finisher of the Barkley Marathons, and is just an all-around interesting guy. Join Jon and Miranda as we discuss with Nick his recent...
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Amani on launching Sheer Love Rwanda
Alexis Amani Simbayobewe is an educator, nonprofit founder, and survivor of the Rwandan genocide. Join us as we learn about how he launched Sheer Love Rwanda to teach children about life and a little bit of running. Show Notes: Consider donating to Sheer Love Rwanda. Your donation goes a long…
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Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver - Life, Coaching, Running
Sage Canaday and Sandi Nypaver candidly share their story, navigating health setbacks and losing their home to continue to build their coaching and content businesses and pursoe their running goals. Show Notes: Check out Sage and Sandi’s coaching business: Higher Running Check out Sage’s Youtube...
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Becoming a Boulder Runner - Lauren Scherer and Kate Lysaught
Lauren and Kate join Miranda and Jon to discuss transitioning from traditional-style runners on the coasts to becoming true Boulder mountain runners. Lauren recently finished Run Rabbit Run 100 Miler (her first 100!) and Kate just finished Run Rabbit Run 50 Miler (her first 50!). We discuss a...
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Scott Miller - Breakfast Club and Trail Ambitions
Scott Miller, leader of the Boulder Trail Running Breakfast Club and founder of the YouTube channel Trail Ambitions, joins us for a discussion about learning to become an mountain runner and starting a YouTube channel. Follow his content and enjoy! In the check-in, Miranda recaps her experience…
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Hot Take: Camille Herron Wikipedia Editing Controversy
Miranda and Jon discuss the recent controversy surrounding Camille Herron (and her husband and coach, Connor Holt) involving wikipedia editing of multiple elite ultrarunners’ pages, as well as her own. The discussion ranges from money’s impact on Ultrarunning to emotional motivations for personal...
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Aaron Lozier - Rescue on the LA Freeway
Aaron Lozier recaps his attempt (and rescue) of the infamous FKT route: The LA Freeway, a technical ridge traverse across the Continental Divide near Boulder, CO. Also in the episode, Miranda recaps her recent experience on the 4-day Soft Rock run across the San Juan mountains. Show Notes…
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Samir Chopra - Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide
Samir Chopra is a Professor, Writer, and Philosophical Counselor in Boulder, CO. He joins us to discuss anxiety, grief, and guilt, as well as their relationship to life, running, and our beliefs. Show Notes: Check out Samir’s counseling practice at samirchopra.com Check out Samir’s book: Anxiety…
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