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Weathering The Run
Sharing stories about runners enduring unique weather situations. Adventures can get an extra challenge when mother nature throws a curveball. I also plan on bringing on some experts on how extreme weather impacts the body and what you can do to best prepare for the elements. Please reach out if you have a great story to share! weatheringtherun@gmail.com
Episodes
Weathering The RunE96: Jared Hites; Running a variety of ultra distances, now including the Mammoth 200!
Jared Hites has accomplished a lot in his ultrarunning career and he is now adding 200 milers to his belt. We chat about Mammoth 200 and all of his other…
Weathering The RunE95: Alejandro Corral; Chasing rabbits and diapers as a ultrarunner and father
Alejandro Corral is jumping into the sport of ultrarunning because he is continuing to try to better himself and set an example for his young kids. Alejandro…
Weathering The RunE94: Ann Trason; Western States & ultrarunning legend still getting buckles
Ann Trason has won Western States 100 miler 14 times! She also set 20 world records. Honored to chat with her in this latest episode of Weathering The Run to…
Weathering The RunE93: Jeff Garmire; Running Free Outside & "Jeffing It"
This week on Weathering the Run, I’m joined by professional ultrarunner, thru-hiker, author and podcast host Jeff Garmire. Jeff and I talk about his incredible…
Weathering The RunE92: RunFluent Events & The Stangles
In this episode of Weathering The Run, I sit down with Ivi, Chris, and James Stangle of RunFluent Events to talk about the incredible amount of work that goes…
Weathering The RunE91: Todd Hintz; Movement optimist & running for the joy of it
Todd Hintz is a physical therapist and he loves helping others stay moving. He shares some knowledge and wisdom with us, like how running is not bad for your…
Weathering The RunE90: Kevin Goldberg, Running his Distance To Empty
Kevin Goldberg loves to push the limits of how far he can run. He has run several 200+ mile races and we dive into the differences of going that distance. We…
Weathering The RunEpisode 89: My kids (Summer and Evan) interview me!
This time the tables are turned. My kids asked me, Andrew Buck Michael, a lot of the questions I ask the guests and we had a lot of fun. Summer then had a…
Weathering The RunE88: Andrew Wojciak; Epic "Beast Coast" adventures in the White Mountains
In this episode of Weathering the Run, we sit down with Andrew Wojciak, mountain ultrarunner, endurance coach, and founder of Run Mountain Peaks. Andrew shares…
Weathering The RunE87: Dr. Ben Bring; How race medical directors think about the weather
In this episode of Weathering the Run, I sit down with Dr. Ben, the Medical Director for the Columbus Marathon and Cap City Half Marathon. We talk about the…
Weathering The RunE86 Daniel Virtue; 50 States, 50 Hundreds Before 50
In this episode of Weathering The Run, I talk with Daniel Virtue about his ambitious goal of completing a 100-mile race in all 50 states before turning 50. We…
Weathering The RunE85: Michael Owen, running and race directing SEOTR events
Michael Owen is an legend with Ohio runners. He has a long history of running on the trails after he got his first taste of it, back in college. He then…
Weathering The RunE84 Team Cox; Shane & Nathan Cox; the father-son running duo
Shane and Nathan Cox are a father-son duo that are a force to be reckoned with. Shane was a great running mentor to his son Nathan while Nathan was younger…
Weathering The RunE83: Joe Osborne; Finding trail running and mental clarity
I have logged hundreds of miles with Joe Osborne and it was great to have him come on the podcast to share some of his stories and background. He opened up…
Weathering The RunE82: Ron Ross; Running his 100th 100-mile race
Ron Ross has done something only 38 people have done: finishing 100 100-mile races (or longer). He has a wealth of knowledge and I hope you enjoy this episode!
Weathering The RunE81 Cameron Dean Balser; Running around America. From America's perimeter to fastest transcon attempt
This episode features Cameron Balser, an endurance athlete redefining what’s possible in long-distance running. Cameron recently completed an incredible…
Weathering The RunE80 Mike Bettes; Weather Channel storm coverage to triathlons
This episode features longtime friend, Mike Bettes from The Weather Channel. Andrew and Mike go back about 20 years, so this conversation feels more like…
Weathering The RunE79: John Calabrese; Embracing the most challenging races you have heard of and some you haven't
John loves a good challenge. He has done well over 100 ultras and he loves races that are not easy. He has a lot of energy and you can feel that in this…
Weathering The RunE78: Brian Baker; Moving faster at mountain adventures
Brian Baker moved to Colorado and was interested in moving faster in the mountains to do more 14ers in one day. So he got into running and has a lot of great…
Weathering The RunE77: Rob King; Racing onto the trail & ultra scene
Rob King grew up in Ohio and now is traveling around the country and world. He took a break from running after school, but is now racing back onto the scene at…
Weathering The RunE76: Columbus City Striders; Doug Owsley, Catherine Salin Derrow, Dave Parsons, & Ken Varian
In this special episode we sit down with four incredible explorers of Columbus, Doug Owsley, Catherine Salin Derrow, Dave Parsons, and Ken Varian, to talk…
Weathering The RunE75: Mark Dowdle; running extreme distances in extreme weather
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Dowdle; an ultrarunner whose journey through extreme endurance, self-discovery, and unconventional racing will challenge…
Weathering The RunE74: Craig Kent - 10 year run streak, community builder, and founder of the German Village Running Club
About Craig: Craig’s running journey started as a form of stress relief and quickly grew into a lifelong passion that now includes a decades-long daily run…
Weathering The RunE73: Chris Glover: Community, Connection & Safe Space Running
On this week’s Weathering The Run, I sit down with Chris Glover who is a cornerstone of the Columbus running community known for bringing people together…
Weathering The RunE72: Drew Petersen; "Feel It All," mental health awareness in the outdoor community
We dive deep with Drew Petersen about his film "Feel It All" and his life in the mountains; from ski mountaineering to 100-mile ultramarathons, and how…
Weathering The RunE71: Jaime Fensterl; Resilience, Ultra Racing & Reinvention
In this inspiring episode of Weathering The Run, I sit down with Jaime Fensterl, a trail and ultra runner based in Ohio. Jaime is no stranger to the ups and…
Weathering The RunE70: Jessica Kopelwitz & Brock Everhart, No Business 100 miler finishers
No Business 100 miler is a beautiful and brutal trail race in Tennessee and Kentucky. The race changes directions each year and it went clockwise this year and…
Weathering The RunE69: Amy Haas; Race Across The States & MORE!
In this episode of Weathering The Run, I talk with Amy Haas. She is a seasoned runner, coach, and adventurer whose goal to run a half-marathon in every U.S…
Weathering The RunE68: Morgan Myers; Eyeing big goals on the Huron-izon
I met Morgan Myers back in 2017 with the Columbus Westside Running Club. We had run together occasionally at group runs, but our most recent time running…
Weathering The RunE67: Chelsea & Jordan Whitehouse; balancing family, teaching, and ultra training
This was a lot of fun! Chelsea and Jordan met at an obstacle course event many years ago. They fell in love and now have two kids. They support each other's…
Weathering The RunE66: John Lacroix: Weather, Wilderness, and the Uncertain Future of Trail Running
Today’s "Weathering The Run" episode features ultra-runner and race director John Lacroix, founder of the Human Potential Running Series, including a HPRS…
Weathering The RunE65: Darrell Crain; Ultra dad who doesn't know how to spell DNF
This week on Weathering The Run, I chat with Darrell Crain recommended by a past guest, Chikage Windler(Episode 11). Darrell and his son turned to running when…
Weathering The RunE64: Bob Becker; Race Director, Record-Breaker & Age-Defying Ultra Legend
This week on Weathering The Run, we welcome Bob Becker—ultrarunner, race director, and all-around inspiration. Bob recently made history as the oldest official…
Weathering The RunE63: Hannah McCorkle; Coaching, Community & Marathoning with Moxie
This is a great conversation with Hannah McCorkle. She helps lead Columbus’s Marathoner-in-Training (MIT) program at Fleet Feet, a program guiding over 700…
Weathering The RunE62: Sarah Biehl; Consistency, Comebacks & Cold-Weather Grit
In this episode of Weathering The Run, we chat with Sarah Biehl, a powerhouse trail and ultra runner originally from Ohio, but now residing in Colorado. After…
Weathering The RunE61: Alec Cline; Midweek Miles, Joyful Grit, and a Winning Streak
In this episode of Weathering The Run, I sit down with rising Ohio ultra star Alec Cline, a runner who’s been on an absolute tear this year, including a podium…
Weathering The RunE60 Western States Preview: Larry O'Neill & Ash Culbertson; Weather Outlook & Waitlist Update
🎧 Who You’ll Hear: Larry O’Neill — Associate Professor and Oregon State Climatologist specializing in air–sea interactions and Pacific Northwest weather…
Weathering The RunE59: Paul Johnson; Running across America, Antarctica 100 miler world record, & mental health advocate
In this episode of Weathering The Run, we sit down with Paul Johnson—a former Naval officer turned ultrarunner who’s not only run across the United States but…
Weathering The RunE58: Darris Blackford, Columbus Marathon Race Director
This year is the 45th running of the Columbus Marathon and it was great to catch up with the race director, Darris Blackford. He has run more than 200…
Weathering The RunE57: Matt "Chilly" Chilcote, diving deep into running longer
Matt Chilcote, or "Chilly", got into running just a few years ago, but has already completed several 100 mile races. He has also completed the Midwest Grand…
Weathering The RunE56: Andre Dumais, Canadian Race Director for Bush Bitches Backyard Ultra & Barkely Marathon-like races
Sometimes you meet people and you can tell they will have some good stories. I met Andre at the Ohio Backyard Ultra (OBU) because we were crewing different…
Weathering The RunE55: Jason Profitt, Ramping up to ultramarathons & learning quickly
Jason Profitt started running to lose weight, but he gained so much more. He has now surrounded himself in the running community and continues to inspire…
Weathering The RunE54: Chase Smith & the 2012 Derecho
A Derecho is defined as a severe thunderstorm that has severe criteria winds (60+ mph) for more than 240 straight miles. Chase Smith found himself on a bike…
Weathering The RunE53: Shelley Leone; "Stick to the plan"
Shelley Leone has overcome many challenges in her life, like addition. After getting some help from a good friend, running is her new passion and has been for…
Weathering The RunE52: Gary Sines, 2024 Columbus Chipotle Strava Segment Winner
Gary Sines is this year's Columbus Chipotle Strava Segment winner. He ran the short segment of Lane Avenue more than 500 times and secured himself 52 free…
Weathering The RunE51: Karl Meltzer, The Speedgoat
No one has won more 100 mile races than Karl Meltzer. He is a legend in trail and ultra running and it was an honor to pick his brain about some of the weather…
Weathering The RunE50: Howie Stern: The ultrarunner behind the camera lens
If you follow the sport of trail or ultrarunning then you have seen his photos. I am honored to have Howie Stern join me on the fiftieth episode of Weathering…
Weathering The RunEpisode 49: Darin Dunham; Pilot, Ultrarunner, & Hellgate Weather Expert
It is always a treat when I get a recommendation to have a special guest on Weather The Run podcast. This guest, Darin Dunham, did not disappoint. He gives a…
Weathering The RunE48: Finn Melanson, Singletrack Podcast: 2025 outlook for trail and ultrarunning
What better way to start the new year of 2025 than with someone who has the pulse on the trail and ultrarunning scene. Finn Melanson from the Singletrack…
Weathering The RunE47: Kristian Mines, Race Volunteer Extraordinaire
I have never met anyone who volunteers at more running events and races that Kristian Mines. She volunteers at dozens of races across the county each year. You…
Weathering The RunEpisode 46: Rachel Papay, A HOT (Jhot?) Javelina Jundred
This year's Javelina Jundred 100 mile race was one of the hottest on record, with the temperature reaching the triple digits. It is a race I have wanted to try…
Weathering The RunE45: Steve Moore, Holiday gift ideas for runners
Steve Moore from Run Moore running store in Westminster, Maryland joins us for the holiday shopping episode. He has some great advice with it comes to buying a…
Weathering The RunE44: 2024 No Business 100 Miler
I took my gear on the road and did some pre-race interviews at the 2024 running of the No Business 100 miler. I managed to snag the runner who came in first…
Weathering The RunE43: Ian Koenig: new Buckeye Trail FKT, self-supported during a drought!
Ian Koenig just set the new self-supported Fastest Known Time on the Buckeye Trail. So he was responsible for sourcing and carrying all of his own hydration…
Weathering The RunE42: Laura Sherrer-Townsend, From extreme cold to running 24 hours in a mine
Ever ran a race in a mine? Today's guest has! Laura Sherrer-Townsend is joining us from Canada with her experience running a 24 hour race in a tunnel, called…
Weathering The RunBONUS DROP! E41 - Tara Dower, New Appalachian Trail Fastest Known Time, AT FKT
Doing a special bonus episode drop with Tara Dower again. She just completed the Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail(2,189 miles). This was a stout…
Weathering The RunE40: Patrick Lloyd, Blackbeard's Revenge 100 miler & Carolina Ultra Runners Podcast
Buckle up because Blackbeard has some revenge to reckon. Patrick Lloyd joined us to chat about his experience running Blackbeard's Revenge 100 miler this year…
Weathering The RunE39: Ruth Kohstall, running 100 milers at 70 years old
I hope to still be running races when I am in my 60s or 70s, just like today's guest: Ruth Kohstall. She got into running in her 40s when she was playing…
Weathering The RunE38: Race Director Ben Mazer, 2024 Eastern States 100 Flooding & Cancelation
No one wants a race to be cancelled, but sometimes mother nature, in this instance named Tropical Storm Debby, has other thoughts. Ben Mazer is the race…
Weathering The RunE37: Stephen Cressionnie, No Take Mafia
Stephen uses the mentality of "No Take" when it comes to rock climbing and running some tough races. His first 100 mile race was Hellbender, which is one of…