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Dirt And Vert — 141 episodes

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Grit, Grace, and the Cherokee: Taylor Williams on Facing the Unknown

2

Running as Life: Aaron Saft on Misogis, 200-Milers, and Failing Forward

3

Two-Time Cherokee Ultra 130K Double Buckle Finisher: Aden Rogers on Suffering and Moving Forward

4

Allowing Pain and Joy to Coexist: Kristen Soinski on Overcoming Grief Through Ultras

5

100 Miles a Month: Josh LaCrone’s Blueprint for Constant Grind

6

No Cheerleaders, No Crew: Cody Taylor on the Unhinged Reality of Unsupported FKTs

7

The Murder Mile Masterclass: Aaron Dana & Eric Kienle on the Mid-State Mile

8

Accept Defeat & Take A Seat: Harvey Lewis and Mark Dowdle Face Tennessee's Brutal Mid-State Mile

9

Build and Event with Heart: How to Start Your First 5k/10k

10

Desert Dust & No Rules: The Speed Project with Whitney & Peter

11

10 Hours Faster: Rachel Entrekin Improving at Cocodona 250 and a Story About Icy Hot....

12

From High-Stress to High-Performance: Sierra DeGroff’s Life Pivo

13

10,000 Feet of Humility: Kirk Cherep on Knobstone and Trail Golf

14

Killing the Death March: How Jeremy Bohnett Smashed His 100-Mile Best

15

The Appalachian Trail Reset: Katie’s Path to Mental Clarity & Finding Ultras

16

A Decade in the Making: Dusty Jameson’s 10-Year Sub-3 Quest

17

The Fastest 100 Mile Woman on Earth: Ashley Paulson on Breaking the World Record

18

Finding Meaning in the Miles: Jason Bailey’s Path to The Barkley Marathons

19

Heat, Heart, and Multi-Day Miles: Meg Eckert Never Stops Running

20

The Step Challenge That Sparked a Monster: Becca Joyner's Origin Story

21

From Trail Miles to High Carbs: The Hyperlyte Story with Co-Founder Jeremy Bohnett

22

Redefining Possible: Ashley Pipkin on Finding Her Strength in the Dirt

23

The Therapy of the Trail: Why Maggie Guterl Always Comes Back to Running

24

Simplifying the Suffer: Brian Abadia’s Mission to Fix Ultra Nutrition @ Fooster

25

The OG Trio Returns: Christmas Miles & 2026 Dreams

26

Burritos, Big Miles, and The Yeti x ECA Collab: New Events in 2026

27

Saving the Scene: Why Kayla Fitzgerald Stepped into Race Directing Directing

28

Angels, Ultras, and Hallucinations: The John Calabrese Story

29

Burn the Boats: Ashlie's Epic Pinhoti FKT Adventure

30

Coyote Ugly Racing: Mariah Fields' Passion for Trails

31

Young, Fast, and Unfiltered: Hans Troyer's Ultra Ascent

32

Trail Tales: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Victories

33

The Desire to Finish: Mike Taylor's Lesson in Willpower

34

Running Wild: The Adventures of Richard Abernathy & Dirty Wolf Racing

35

Chasing Dreams: Lauren's Journey to Team USA

36

Running for Hope: April Bailey's Journey from Loss to the Finding Ultras

37

The Endurance Artist: Jared Beasley And The Journey with Laz

38

Grit and Glory: Katti Jackson's Ultra Running Adventures

39

Endurance and Faith: Sarah Baker's Appalachian Tale

40

Every Runner is a Legend: Jason Green's YETI Blueprint for a Welcoming Ultra World

41

Altitude & Attitude: Andy Glaze on Ultras & A Book in the Making

42

Finding Your Fire: Audrey Carter's Story of Records, Resilience, and Running with Heart

43

The Queen of the South: Crystal Wheatley's Journey to Sobriety and Endurance Running

44

The Humbling of a Champion: Addison Hendricks' Story of Disqualification & Redemption

45

The Relentless Pursuit: Anna Troup's Path to a Summer Spine Crown

46

Running Towards Clarity: Dylan Ledbetter's Path to Peace

47

The Sweat, The Sun Sphere, and The Stories: Recent Race Adventures

48

Built on Miles: Michael & Nicholas Leo's Unbreakable Bond

49

Callie Strong: Running Across Tennessee for Hope with Tyson, Clay, & Johnny

50

Bad Beard & Beyond: Ginny Smith's Race Director & Ultrarunning Journey

51

From Zombie Apocalypse to Tennessee's Mid-State Mile with RD's Jon Cox and Becca Jones

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From Course Records to Comebacks: Our Ultra Journey Continues

53

The Grit of Growth: Kyle's Journey Through Discomfort and A Very Epic DNF Story

54

Cruel Jewel, Kind Heart: Shannon Wheeler's Relentless Pursuit

55

The RunFluent Revolution: Chris Stangle's Passion for the Trails & Community

56

From Fighting Fires to Fueling Miles: Nick Bianchini's Ultra Story

57

Bound Together: Katie Baksa's Running Journey and Running Brand

58

Finding Our Tribe: Terry Chiplin and the US Trail Running Conference Story

59

Finding Purpose on the Appalachian Trail: Kristian Morgan

60

Running Against the Odds: Lindsey Sexton's Ultra Triumph

61

Running for Hope: Kallup McCoy II's Transcontinental Journey (LIVE UPDATE)

62

Pink Floyd & Pain Caves: Alec Cline's Ultra Strategies

63

Michael Wardian's Wild Ride: From Boston to Badwater to Running across America

64

Grit, Grace, and Southern States: Ashlie Ithurburn's 200-Mile Triumph

65

From Setbacks to Success: Cory Clark's Ultra Comeback

66

The Darrah Wiseman Story: A Champion's Heart

67

The Ultra Explorer: Gavin Woody's Worldwide Running Adventures

68

The Race That Wouldn't Break Him: Zandy Mangold's Ultra Story

69

Running with Grit and Glory: Zack Lever's Ultra Mission

70

Shedding the Past: Tyson Black's Ultra Redemption

71

Fierce Dragon, Fierce Spirit: Justin Hamilton's Ultra Journey

72

Running Through Resilience: Anny Borisov's Story of Triumph

73

The Power of the Run: Stewart Ellington's Journey of Resilience and Determination

74

Chasing Ultra Dreams: Coree Woltering's Global Pursuit

75

Grit and Grace: Jamie Saunders' Ultra Journey

76

Chasing the Natchez Trace: An FKT Journey with John Hardin & Keith Overbay

77

Tis the Season for Ultra Adventures: A Holiday Episode

78

Mountain Highs: Michael Basuini's Passion for the Trails

79

From Diagnosis to Destiny: Alicia McClary's Ultra Transformation

80

Ultra RX: Rachel Drake's Prescription for Success

81

Ultra Rising: Whitney Dancaster's Journey of Determination

82

Fueling the Fire: Leah Mulligan's Passion for Running

83

Tara & Rascal: One Trail, One Team. Chasing Time.

84

The Gratitude Grind: David Sullivan's Ultra Fuel

85

Ron Wireman: No Finish Line in Sight

86

Meg Eckert: Queen of the Backyard Ultra

87

Heather Watson: Running with the Angels and Paramedics

88

Ken Zemach: The "King of the Road" 2023

89

Lauren Beihoffer: From Data to Dirt and Finding Her Joy

90

David & Matt: Yeti 100 Training, Nutrition, and Little Bit More

91

Chris Clemens: You Can't Grow from Things That Are Comfortable

92

Davy Crockett: The 100-100s Club and How It All Started

93

Aaron Dana: A Runner's Pursuit of Purpose

94

Greg Armstrong: Running 4 More

95

Kaylee Frederick: It's Never Too Early to Start

96

Matt Cook: A Story of Hope and Determination

97

Brandy Krisher: Meet the Chief Editor of East Coast Ultra Running Magazine

98

Brian Vermillion - Never Underestimate a "Fun Run"

99

Candy Mama's Trail Tales: FKT & Ultra Running Adventures with Tara Dower

100

Running For Redemption: Kallup McCoy II A Cherokee Ultra Marathoner's Triumph Over Addiction

101

The Jester's Journey: Ed Ettinghausen's Rise from Depression to World Record Holder

102

Embrace the Suck: Darren Janzen's Life Changing Transformation

103

Eric Kienle - The Runner's Soul: A Journey of Triumph, Setbacks, Sobriety, and Fatherhood

104

Michael Montgomery: 1,000 Races, One Legend, Racing Through the Ages

105

A Mother's Love, a Son's Legacy and a Journey Of Healing: Rosie Gagnon

106

Unexpected Life Challenges Can Send You on A Journey You Never Thought Possible: Ryan Fortenberry

107

Sore Legs, Happy Heart: Brandon Johnson's Journey Back to Running

108

Just Breathe: The Inspiring Story of Kassandra Klemenz

109

The Ultra Legend: Rob Apple

110

Just Keep Going and Embrace the Journey: Daniel Grant

111

Brian Zickefoose: Focus on the Race of Life and Make a Difference in the World

112

David & Matt: How Not to Train for A Marathon and the Non Running Training That Matters

113

Records and Goals are Meant to Be Broken: Micah Morgan & Chris Stayman

114

The Miles May Break You, But They Can Also Build You: Mary Cates on Resilience

115

Finding Joy in the Journey: Ashley Paulson's Love for Running

116

The White Blazes that Changed Everything: For Sarah Baker it all Started on the Appalachian Trail

117

Second Chances and a Second Wind: How Micah Morgan Found New Life Through Running

118

United We Run: The Inspiring Story of an Ultramarathoner and his American Flag

119

Running from the Storm: Mike Uhlig's Journey from Katrina to Ultramarathons

120

Beers, Brotherhood, and Boston: Bob Adams is Chasing More Than Trophies

121

From Depression to Dedication: How Running Changed Andy Glaze's Life

122

More Than Just Miles: The Story Behind Luke Bollschweiller's Record-Breaking Runs and FKT's

123

From Boot Camp to Backcountry: Steven Kornhaus's Unexpected Journey to Ultrarunner and YouTuber

124

Sweat, Grit, and Legacy: Matt Blankenship Redefines Success, One Step at a Time

125

Get lost in the wild with Misty Heron: Her Journey from ultrarunner to ultrarunning photographer

126

Casey George: Blisters, Blood Rock, and mental grit, Coca-cola fueled redemption

127

Hydration, Heartbreak, and Sidewalk Sleeping: Our 2023 Running Misadventures

128

Running for More: How Kyle Kalbus Found Purpose and Passion on the Ultramarathon Trail

129

Walter Handloser: From a Marathon DNF to 50-100 mile races in a year Walt is now chasing 100-100's

130

Chuck Rudd: Don't be afraid to fail the story of perseverance and determination

131

Ron Wireman Jr: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve Prefontaine

132

Amy Hamilton: Embracing the journey and finding your best

133

Recap of Barncreek Backyard, struggling in Firewater & No Business and finding your WHY!

134

Lauren Jones the redemption story to a podium finish after facing fears and an injury at No Business

135

Andrew Nelson: Charging to the podium with perogies and a pacer at No Business 100

136

Ethan Coffey: 50K National Champion to Double Boston to Badwater

137

Chris Stayman and the sour patch kids: Running 100 miles in 13 hours at Hennepin 100

138

Running Coach Josh Laker on training for the Dirt Circuit, backyard ultras, and coaching

139

The Dirt Circuit 2023

140

Georgia Jewel 100

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Dirt And Vert (Trailer)