Living An Ultra Life
Living An Ultra Life: How running can help you overcome obstacles. Ten years ago, chaos erupted in multiple areas of my life, creating a “perfect storm” strong enough to kill most of my hopes and dreams. Running helped me begin to dream again. https://www.livinganultralife.com/
Post Race Recap: 6 Days in the Dome - 48 hour version
Join Mike as he recaps his 2025 6 Days in the Dome!
6 Days in the Dome - 48 Hour Race Recap
Celebrate with Mike as he shares his adventure of winning his very first 1st place in a sporting event.
Richard Kemp: Persevering to the Finish!
Finishing his first 100-miler at the Massanutten Mountain Trail Run.
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Charles & Emily Spencer: Running Up Hills Together
Hear Charles and Emily describe their running adventure.
Caleb Correa Tackles Massanutten Mountain Trail 100
Listen to the details of Caleb's journey to trail running and his story of overcoming, together with his family, the Massanutten Mountain Trail 100!
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Carrie Edwards: Strength and Determination
Carrie Edwards shares her running adventures.
Donna Schultz: Honoring the Fallen by Running with the Flag
Donna Schultz
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Wandering and podcasting is an adventure!
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Meet the Mountain Masochist Men! Running, Race Directing, Living Life to the Full!
Meet the Mountain Masochist Men - Brenton Swyers, Jordan Cooter, and Tim Spaulding (minus Michael Newhall).
Discover the adventure of their trails to co-direct the East Coast's version of the Western States Endurance Run, appropriately named, "Mountain Masochist Trail Run."
Links
www.runmmtr.com
Mountain Masochist Trail Run - November 1, 2025 - Ultra SignUp
Mountain Masochist Trail Run 100K, 50 Miler, & 50K
Instagram - handle is @runmmtr
Jacob McLain: Running Commitment to His Son
Enjoy Jacob's enthusiasm for running, fueled by his new son.
Dan Puhlskamp: Veteran, Ultra Runner, Race Director and More!
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Virginia Adventures
Virginia State Park Adventure Series
Also on FB:
Virginia Adventures FB
VSP Adventure Series
and
Band of Runners.org
Scott Radick: Faith Can Get You to the Finish Line
Listen to Scott's story of overcoming obstacles.
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a group of genetic disorders that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
Avid Hiker, Garrett Knutson, Tackles Swammie Shuffle 200-Miler
Garrett shares how a hiker does an ultra run!
@automaticknifegun
Catie Markesich: Crushing Goals and Helping Others Achieve
Catie shares personal struggles and how running helps her overcome. She recaps her first Swammie experience and plans to run it next year!
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Swammie Shuffle Recap and 2026 Kick Off!
James Huller and Josh Fosberg share their purpose and passion for Swammie Shuffle.
Join them on April 1 for the 2026 registration!
John Willard: Answering the Bell to Any Challenge
John shares how walking helped him lose 200 lbs and start on a healthier path.
Shayne Kersey: Living An Ultra Life
Listen as Shane shares his experience of the F3 workout group improving his family and fitness!
Bill Pollard: F3 Heart Warrior
Catch Bill's tips on how he survived major calcium damage to his heart and kept running!
Swammie Shuffle 2025 Recap
Mike shares his Swammie Shuffle 2025 adventure and what's coming up on the podcast.
Don't miss it!
Justin Merrigan: Taking On The Swammie Shuffle!
Justin is embracing the journey on his first 200 miler.
Ron Hartlaub: Headed to the Swammie Shuffle
Sixty-six years young and only doing ultras for the past eight years, Ron shares his running story and plan to get redemption at Swammie Shuffle 2025.
Keith Foster: Ready to Attack Swammie Shuffle 200
Keith shares his running journey and plan to complete his first 200 mile adventure.
Joel Herman: Army Veteran Takes on Swammie Shuffle
Join Joel as he runs to honor others.
Across the Years Recap - 2025 Kick Off
Mike shares his adventure in AZ over the New Year Holiday.
And talks about where he plans to take Living An Ultra Life in the new year
Swammie Shuffle 2025! Give a Dollar! Give a Holler!
Raising money to help prevent veteran suicide is what Swammie Shuffle 200 is all about!
This year's goal is "Give a dollar and find two friends to give a dollar!"
But how do we recognize and track that we've done it?!?!?!?
https://pay.awarenessnaction.org/
#swammieshuffle200holler
Martha Wright: Strength Training Keeps Her at the Top of the Pack
Martha continues to work on her performance as she enters a new age group.
@ratherrunultras
Trent Dorroh: Highlighting Dead Horse 50 Miler
Thinking about running a Moab race? Listen as Trent describes his adventure.
Trent Dorroh: Highlighting Dead Horse in Utah
Trent Dorroh: Highlighting Dead Horse in Utah
Listen as Trent describes this race and more!
Happy Fourth Anniversary Living An Ultra Life!
Enjoy Mike's recap of four years of podcast adventures.
David Solomon: Veteran, Photographer, Future Swammie Runner
Check out David's photography at:
@beloved_peace_photography
www.beloved_peace.com
Dan Paige: UltraRunner, Race Director, Videographer!
@dpaige_adventures
https://www.youtube.com/@dpaige_adventures
Elisa Schasse: Thankful Grit Warrior
Elisa shares her stories of Cruel Jewel, Massanutten, Grindstone, Rim to River, and more!
Paul Starling: Tips for Running Strong Across the Decades!
Catch Paul's tips on running strong and staying strong for the long haul!
Tideland 24 Surprise Ending
Learn how Mike recovered from the Tideland 24.
Take Your Eyes Off Yourself! Crewing and Pacing!
Mike shares some tips on crewing and pacing!
John Dallas: Cape Fear 24-Hour Winner and Record Setter!
John shares his Cape Fear Adventure.
Cape Fear: Keeping It Real - Spouses Crewing Their Runners
Mike and Gini complete their fourth Cape Fear 24-Hour in the beautiful sunshine. When personality clashes dampen their race, how do they respond?
Dragon's Back Wales - Eugene Thompson's Ultra Story
Eugene shares his adventures on a dragon's back!
Lisa McFadden: Ultra Runner/Ultra Race Director
Hear Lisa describe her 2-24 running season and upcoming Cape Fear 24 hour event!
Jeff Ruiz - Miles for Myles: A Father Giving Hope to Others
Listen as Jeff shares his story to redeem the loss of his son.
