Andrew Kelly is extreme, and we mean that in the best way. He rises at 4 am every day to run and is currently on a running streak that is over 1,500 days. He loves the challenge of a big race, he has tackled the Canebrake 200, Across Florida 200, and most recently the Cocodona 250.

Andrew lives by the motto, no excuses. On this podcast we got to know Andrew a little better. He is a very interesting guy who decided to take some big steps to lead a healthier and more productive life. We discuss his run streak and what it takes to accomplish this goal daily. We also talk about the Cocodona 250, Andrew shares the struggles and accomplishment of taking on such a hard race. There is a lot to unpack in this one. We had a lot of fun getting to know Andrew. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Scott had a great chat with Susie Chan on all things adventure, life, and running. We aim to make more content to inspire big efforts from regular, amazing, humans. Enjoy!

From her book blurb:

Susie Chan is an icon of endurance running. Since taking up running at the age of 35, she has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill World Record and was one of the first women to finish all the World Marathon Majors.

Susie's story is an inspirational fight against the odds. From leaving a dysfunctional marriage, managing as a single mum and tackling cancer treatment, Susie has had her fair share of adversity. Throughout it all, running has kept her going. She always finds a reason to lace up her shoes and hit the road – or the track, trail or tread. Her mantra: You never regret a run.

From the Moroccan desert, the Peruvian jungle and the sweltering Death Valley, to Susie's local South Downs and a running track in Tooting, her adventures take her across the globe. With Susie's down-to-earth personality, refreshing attitude and wicked sense of humour, we learn the countless reasons she finds to push herself further and the life-changing opportunities running has given her.

Delorean Ostrom was a featured runner on Season 13 of the project. His amazing wife lost her battle with a rare cancer in January and we wanted to check in on Delorean. He is setting some big running and fitness goals while starting a new restaurant business and raising his two young daughters. This one is full of love and emotion and we hope if you or someone you know is going through a tough time that this conversation helps even a little. Thanks for listening.

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Erin had the chance to get out and run a part of the course for the Grindstone 50k to see how technical the trails were. School is back in session so a new training schedule had to emerge for the last 7 weeks of training. The humidity and heat are still wreaking havoc. Coach Lindsay helps coach her through some niggles and continue to prep for the big effort in September!

Becky & Sarah are two fun spirited, adventurous friends. They have shared many miles together on the trails including backpacking sections of the AT, trail runs, and most recently the 100k One Day Hike from DC to Harpers Ferry, WV.

We had such a great time discussing friendship and adventures. This one will make you want to grab your bestie and hit the trails. Becky & Sarah tell the story of their friendship and love of trail adventures. We discuss how their support of each other has opened them up to amazing experiences. These beautiful ladies have a wonderful bond that has been strengthened by lots of miles. Their support of each other will leave you inspired.

Today's episode is a change up from typical ultra conversations but an important one nonetheless. Whether you are training for the Olympics or your own big goals, having coaches and people in your corner that want the best for you on the field or trail is important. One of Scott's former athletes shares her journey with the author of All In Stride to hopefully help other athletes navigate training, disordered eating, and more. Hope you enjoy!

In All in Stride, Johanna Garton tells the gripping and inspiring stories of Elvin and Shadrack. Beginning with their upbringing in Kenya, Garton follows the runners through their journeys to the United States, running for Division One universities, their blossoming romance as college students, and ultimately their service as U.S. soldiers and professional runners. Woven through the narrative is the story of Samantha Schultz, who also competed for the U.S. Army. Like Elvin and Shadrack, she struggled with several obstacles throughout her journey, including poor coaching, over training, the intense pressure to make the Olympic team, and disordered eating, a condition that plagues so many young female athletes.

Erin is getting to the higher volume of her training as she continues her journey towards her first ultra. We talk about dealing with heat and seeking water post run during the dry east coast summer. Snakes and bears make it into the conversation as she gets on new trails. She starts to think about the changing schedule as school is about to start back up as well. Her coach is gone for todays episode so we just catch up and have a great conversation about training and life!

Erin is training for her first ultra at the Grindstone 50k coming in September. Today her coach talks about her longer efforts and early aid station strategy to start thinking about it while she fuels for her current efforts. We talk about poles and how to implement in the training. Enjoy the show