Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show

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Welcome to The Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show! Join your host, Briston Rains, as we dive into the vibrant world of trail and ultra running right here in the heart of Texas. Each episode, we explore everything from the latest race events and training tips to inspiring stories from runners of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned ultra athlete or just starting your trail running journey, our conversations will empower and motivate you to embrace the wild Texas landscape. Tune in for expert interviews, gear reviews, and insights into the running community that make Texas Outlaw Running Company a unique par...

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Taco Bell Ultras, 475-Mile Races & Moab Flooding | Trail Running & Ultra News 10-16-26
#24
Yesterday at 10:00 PM

This week on the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show, Briston and Aaron break down some of the biggest and strangest stories happening in trail and ultra running.

They start with the Taco Bell 50K, a 31-mile run built around stopping at Taco Bell locations, eating along the way, keeping your receipts, and somehow surviving without Pepto. Briston gives his verdict on whether he would ever attempt it.

Then the conversation turns serious with the Moab 240 cancellation, severe weather, flooding, stranded runners, and the difficult decisions race directors have to make when safety takes priority over...


World’s Biggest Finisher Medal, Big Prize Money & Ultra Running Controversy
#23
Last Monday at 7:00 PM

On this episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show, Briston and Aaron dive into some of the biggest conversations happening across trail and ultra running.

They talk about the Moab 240, Kodiak by UTMB, the continued rise of 200-mile events, and whether the growth of major race organizations is pushing trail running away from its grassroots roots.

The conversation also turns to Run Rabbit Run’s massive $300,000 prize purse, what six-figure payouts could mean for professional ultra runners, and whether bigger money ultimately helps or hurts the culture of the sport.

They also di...


Couch to 100 Miles at 50 Years Old Eli Guzman | S2 Ep 22
#22
09/23/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with guest Eli Guzman on his story of being overweight & saying from a pulpit "I'm not a runner", to training for 100 miles. Listen in on his faith & fitness journey today. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Addiction, PTSD, Suicide to Fitness & Faith Justin Rhodes | S2 Ep 21
#21
09/21/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with guest Justin Rhodes on his story of his past military & firefighting experience, battle of addication, helping those who struggle with PTSD and suicide, to his faith & fitness journey today. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Inside The Runner’s Mind - How To Stop Quitting On Yourself | S2 Ep 20
#20
09/09/2026

Host, Briston Rains talks about the mindset required to do great things in running and how to be consistent. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Marathons in a Wheelchair & 160 LBS Lost Shane Gunby | S2 Ep 19
#19
09/02/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with guest Shane Gunby on his story of losing his leg, challenges he's faced, his weight loss journey, his crazy story of being rescued off a trail, and his fitness journey today. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Top 10 Biggest Mistakes When Training for Races | S2 Ep 18
#18
09/01/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with co host Race Director Sarah Scott to the biggest training mistakes we see runners do before and during a race. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Cancer Survivor, Founder, now Trail Runner Braden Rubey | S2 Ep 17
#17
08/27/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with guest Braden Rubey on his story of fitness, founding his gym, his battle with cancer, world record holder for most miles completed for 24 hours on an assault bike, and his trail running journey today. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Training 4 Hours Per Week for Trail/Ultra | S2 Ep 16
#16
08/25/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with co host Race Director Sarah Scott to an ultimate training guide for busy people, specific training tips and guiding you on how to train and be the most when showing up to the race. 

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Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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The Most Unprepared Trail Runners & Race Director Q&A | S2 Ep 15
#15
08/20/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with co host Race Director Hailey Chavers to the craziest things we've seen runners do at races, how to not be the most unprepared trail runners, search and rescue stories, then an open RD Q&A!

Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Stop Blowing Up In The Last 10 Miles: Ultra Pacing For Real People | S2 Ep 14
#14
08/17/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down to discuss how to keep yourself from blowing up to early in a race and a open live Q&A with race director!

Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Scared To Sign Up For Your First Ultra? Let’s Fix That | S2 Ep 13
#13
08/14/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down to discuss how to know if you're ready for your next big running event and a open live Q&A with race director!

Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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Is This Ultramarathon Too Hard For Me? | S2 Ep 12
#12
08/13/2026

Host, Briston Rains sits down with co host Race Director Braden Gunn to discuss cut offs, aid stations, nutrition, pulling people from races, and open RD Q&A!

Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!

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2025 Big Texas Ultra Recap | S2 Ep 11
#11
12/01/2025

Host, Briston Rains sits down with Race Director Asher Hamlin to recap the 2025 Big Texas Ultra and talk about future plans for the series and race.

Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you!
 
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Website - www.TexasOutlawRunning.com

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Volunteering Gone Wrong & Learning What to Eat as a Runner | S2 EP 10
#10
10/06/2025

In this video, we talk about nutrition and finding the meal plan that works for you + some crazy experiences during trail racing.

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Skyelar Howell to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 
 
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Guess the Gadget + Meet New Race Director | S2 EP 9
#9
09/22/2025

In this video, we talk about how to stay active during busy seasons of life and finish the episode with a fun little game called "Guess the Gear."

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Hailey Chavers to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 
 
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Celebrating 5 Years of Texas Outlaw Running!🔥🏃🏽‍♂️ | S2 EP 8
#8
08/25/2025

We’re celebrating 5 years of Texas Outlaw Running! 🎉

What started in a college dorm room has grown into a movement—bringing together runners who love pushing limits, embracing the grit, and building community on the trails. Over the past 5 years, we’ve seen countless miles run, stories made, and lives impacted through this outlaw journey.

In this video, we look back on where it all began, share some behind-the-scenes of our growth, and celebrate the people who’ve made Texas Outlaw Running what it is today.

Here’s to the next 5 years of going further...


Night Claw Madness + Your Wildest Questions Answered! | S2 EP 7
#7
08/11/2025

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Carley Rains to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 

In this episode, we recap the Night Claw trail race, a night trail race where people opted in to be chased by a runner dressed as a dinosaur in Dinosaur Valley State Park, and answer your DM questions.
 
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Our Tips on How to Balance Family Life & Running | S2 EP 6
#6
08/04/2025

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Carley Rains to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 

In this episode, we talk about how to balance having kids and training for races.
 
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Would you rather? Runner Edition | S2 EP 5
#5
07/22/2025

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Carley Rains to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 

In this episode, we talk about different scenarios runners can find themselves in and which one we prefer and why.
 
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What type of runner are you? | S2 EP 4
#4
07/14/2025

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Carley Rains to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 

In this episode, we talk about the differences between road runners and trail runners.
 
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A year in the life of a race director | Asher Hamlin S2 EP 3
#3
07/07/2025

In today's episode, we sit down with Senior and Central Race Director Asher Hamlin to discuss what it's been like working for Texas Outlaw for 1 year as a race organizer.

Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 
 
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Running Myths and Truths! Do we know as much as well think we do? | S2 EP 2
#2
06/30/2025

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Carley Rains to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 

In this episode, we talk about common running myths and truths.
 
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Running Gear! A Need, Want or Unnecessary? | S2 EP 1
#1
06/23/2025

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains and cohost Carley Rains to talk all things running. Whether you're a new or experienced runner, trail or road, 5K or Ultra Marathoner, this show is for you! Join us every Monday for a NEW episode. 

In this episode, we talk about what running gear is absolutely needed, what's just a want, and what's straight up unnecessary.
 
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EP #45 | A Year of Texas Trail Running 2024 FT. Asher Hamlin
12/27/2024

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, we are with Briston Rains & Asher Hamlin. We reflect on 2024 with Texas Outlaw Running & new things for 2025, and a question & answer with special guest Asher Hamlin. 

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Asher's  Social Media
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Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14422979?oq=as

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EP #44 | The Backland Last Man Standing Champions FT. William Kent & Ryan Roberts
12/13/2024

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join host Briston Rains. We talk with the 2024 Backland Last Man Standing Champions; Ryan Roberts "RHINO" and William Kent "BILLYYY". We talk about all things before, during, and after the race. Join us for a great conversation and plenty of laughs.
 
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William's  Social Media
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Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/51454463


EP #43 | The Backland Last Man Standing Interviews & Predictions FT. Philip Sebastiani
12/02/2024

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join the co-hosts Philip Sebastiani and host Briston Rains. We discuss the upcoming Backland Last Man Standing and interview racers Ryan Roberts "RHINO",  Jessica Bryant,  David Rivas, and Abraham Bejil. We talk to not only about the race but about each racer questions about their training, goals going into the championship, and our own predictions and opinions. Tune in for to listen to each persons unique perspective!
 
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EP #42 | Big Texas Ultra Championship Winners FT. Ryan Hill & Alexandra Walker
11/30/2024

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, we are with Ryan Hill from Denison TX and Alexandra Walker from San Antonio TX who recently won the 2024 Big Texas Ultra championship.
 
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Ryan's  Social Media
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rryan_2.0/
Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/35634466

Alex's  Social Media
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexandra_tx_ranger/
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EP #41 | Big Texas Ultra Championship Interviews & Predictions FT. Philip Sebastiani
11/11/2024

In this Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show episode, join the co-hosts Philip Sebastiani, Asher Hamlin, and host Briston Rains. We discuss the upcoming Big Texas Ultra and interview racers Ryan Hill,  Alexandra Walker,  William Kent "BILLEY", Nadine Forest, and  Ryan Roberts "RHINO." We talk to each racer about their training, goals going into the championship, and our own predictions and opinions. Tune in for to listen to each persons unique perspective!
 
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07/28/2024

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This Is Our Last Podcast
This Is Our Last Podcast episode artwork
06/17/2024

Listen in on our last podcast of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

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STB #100 | Feel The Burn Trail Runs Storytime
STB #100 | Feel The Burn Trail Runs Storytime episode artwork
06/10/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull on Asher race directing his Feel The Burn Trail Runs race, our 100th episode celebration, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
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STB #99 | Sleeping in Airport & Volunteer Confusion
STB #99 | Sleeping in Airport & Volunteer Confusion episode artwork
06/03/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull on Asher's experience sleeping in the floor of the Miami airport don't the way to race direct, the story of volunteers causing mass confusion, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
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STB #98 | Race IVs are Doping?
STB #98 | Race IVs are Doping? episode artwork
05/27/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull on if IV's are okay for trail and ultra races, how to naturally hydrate, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin


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STB #97 | Build Your Own Hills & Weird Olympic Sports
STB #97 | Build Your Own Hills & Weird Olympic Sports episode artwork
05/20/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull on what to do when you don't have hills to run, Asher's weird Olympic sports findings, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin

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STB #96 | Chupacabra 50 Storytime
STB #96 | Chupacabra 50 Storytime episode artwork
05/13/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull on the Dead Freakin Last, race organizing the Chupacabra 50, big storms, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin


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STB #95 | How To Make Running Cheap
STB #95 | How To Make Running Cheap episode artwork
05/06/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull on how to save money being a runner,  why running is so expensive, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin



STB #94 | Coros Watches are Better than Garmin
STB #94 | Coros Watches are Better than Garmin episode artwork
04/29/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull Garmin vs Coros,  heated hot takes, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin


Texas Outlaw Running Company


STB #93 | Run on Trails with Bears or No Bears?
STB #93 | Run on Trails with Bears or No Bears? episode artwork
04/22/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull talking about our top 5 running questions for each other,  heated hot takes, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin



STB #92 | Working 100 Hour Weeks
STB #92 | Working 100 Hour Weeks episode artwork
04/15/2024

Listen in on us shootin' the bull talking about Briston's relentless schedule,  where not to buy land, and a lot of other good stuff. This Shootin' The Bull episode of the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show is with Briston Rains and Asher Hamlin.


PATREON (Thank you for supporting the Texas Outlaw Running Talk Show at: https://www.patreon.com/texasoutlawrunning

Briston's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook/YouTube - @BristonRains

Asher's Social Media
Instagram/Facebook - @AsherFreakinHamlin / Asher Hamlin


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