Choose to Endure

What does it really take to optimize your ultra running performance without sacrificing your happiness and well-being? Join me, Richard Gleave, on Choose to Endure, as we uncover the hidden costs of …

Embark on a journey into the Ultraverse featuring bespoke races and nutrition designed for the ultra-endurance athlete with Chase and Casey Hammond of Ultraverse Supplements. They join me, Richard Gl…

When Ultra Expeditions Race Director Christy Krchnavy  laced up her shoes to start the Cocodona 250 mile race through the rugged Arizona landscape, she carried more than just her running gear; she em…

Get ready to elevate your ultra-running game as your host Richard Gleave takes you through an exclusive reveal of what's in store for the second season of Choose to Endure. Kicking off on May 31st, w…

You asked, so here it is!! Embark on a short BONUS journey with me, Richard Gleave, as we explore the parallels between ultra running and life's myriad challenges. Through the lens of a perennial bac…

Ever wondered how the body and mind recover after a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon? Kurt LaCroix and Scott Weidenbacher, ultrarunning powerhouses, join us to unravel that very mystery - sharing the…

As your ultra-endurance companion, I have weathered the storm of race cancellations alongside you, feeling the sting of lost opportunities and hard work seemingly evaporate. Together on this journey,…

Prepare to be captivated by the sheer grit and tenacity required for backyard ultras, as I guide you through the raw and transformative world of this unique race format. Imagine stepping into a compe…

Ever felt like the last few miles of an ultra were battling not just your body, but your mind? I'm Richard Gleave, and together with counselor and ultramarathon aficionado Shannon Mick, we unravel th…

Trekking poles: essential gear or just extra bulk and stress? That's the question we tackle head-on as we traverse the divisive subject of pole use in ultra running.  With a landscape as varied as th…

Chris Trevino joins us on an odyssey into the soul of ultrarunning, where the grit of the Jackalope Jam meets the warmth of a community that laughs, endures, and transforms together. Picture a tent c…

Ever wondered how a simple playlist could be your ultimate ultrarunning ally? Strap on your favorite running shoes and join me, Richard Gleave, as I take you through the rhythmic heart of ultra runni…

Welcome back to Ultra Essentials. The 3 part series where we’ve been reminding you of the basics of ultra running in a bite sized, consumable format without trying to overwhelm you with science or in…

Join us as Richard sits down with Frederick Garrett, delving into the transformative power of ultra running. Garrett's journey from the darkness of depression to the punishing yet rewarding world of …

Brace yourself for a tale of endurance that'll have you both wincing and cheering from the sideline in the second and concluding part of the Tour de los Tejas race report.  On Day 3 of the formidable…

Embarking on a quest that stretches the limits of human endurance, Ethan Kimes, a cadet from the US Army and Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, captivates us with the narrative of his record-setting ultra ru…

Hey there! I'm Richard Gleave, your guide on this journey we call ultra running. With 7 years under my belt and countless miles from 50Ks to 200s, I've learned a thing or two about enduring—especiall…

Embark on an epic adventure with me, Richard Gleave, as we relive the 2021 Tour de los Tejas—an ultra marathon like no other. Covering 186 miles around Texas with the Crazy Eight, we faced the raw be…

Marisa Rogers, formerly of Ultra Expeditions race company is no stranger to the extreme dance with nature and endurance that is ultra race directing. Her journey from a personal weight loss triumph t…

Welcome back to ‘Ultra Essentials’, your bite sized comprehensive refresher-guide to mastering the world of ultra running - this is Part 2 of the 3 part series, where we will get into another 3 chapt…