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

Episode 122 of the Dirt And Vert podcast, hosted by East Coast Adventures, titled "The Step Challenge That Sparked a Monster: Becca Joyner's Origin Story" was published on February 17, 2026 and runs 114 minutes.

February 17, 2026 ·114m · Dirt And Vert

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Summary

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Becca Joyner—ultra runner, course record holder, and a powerhouse who balances three boys and multiple jobs while crushing miles.Becca takes us through her evolution from a workplace step challenge to setting the course record at Dark Anchor. We dive into the raw, humbling reality of races like Volstate and the Yeti 100, where running strips you down to the bare essentials of survival. Becca opens up about the emotional toll of training, the "kindness of strangers" that keeps you moving at Mile 80, and her deep-seated passion for fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research.This is an episode about grit, vulnerability, and finding a purpose far bigger than the finish line.🏃‍♂️ Call to Action: Run for Type 1!Dirt & Vert listeners, it’s time to step up. Becca is hosting the Run for Type 1 5K to benefit JDRF/Breakthrough Type 1 in honor of Beau Joyner.There is a virtual option, so there are NO EXCUSES. Whether you are local or across the country, you can log these miles for a great cause.Race: Run for Type 1Cause: All proceeds go to JDRF/BT1DRegister here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Dutton/RunforType1

Episode Description

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Becca Joyner—ultra runner, course record holder, and a powerhouse who balances three boys and multiple jobs while crushing miles.

Becca takes us through her evolution from a workplace step challenge to setting the course record at Dark Anchor. We dive into the raw, humbling reality of races like Volstate and the Yeti 100, where running strips you down to the bare essentials of survival. Becca opens up about the emotional toll of training, the "kindness of strangers" that keeps you moving at Mile 80, and her deep-seated passion for fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research.

This is an episode about grit, vulnerability, and finding a purpose far bigger than the finish line.

🏃‍♂️ Call to Action: Run for Type 1!

Dirt & Vert listeners, it’s time to step up. Becca is hosting the Run for Type 1 5K to benefit JDRF/Breakthrough Type 1 in honor of Beau Joyner.

There is a virtual option, so there are NO EXCUSES. Whether you are local or across the country, you can log these miles for a great cause.