CUSS Running
A podcast featuring whimsical interviews with diverse runners from the roads to the trails and everywhere in between.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
#30 | Jim Lampman | Journey to 100 100 milers
Jim Lampman is a lifetime runner and has spent over 2 decades in the trail and ultra scene. Learn about his journey to running 100 100 milers and the secret to his longevity in the sport.
#29 | Michele Hartwig | Ultra Runner & Race Director
This week's guest on the CUSS Running podcast is Michele Hartwig. Michele is an accomplished trail and ultra runner. She is also the founder of Ornery Mule Racing, an inclusive running company known …
#28 | Phyllis Stanley | Ultra Runner & Life long runner
This week's guest is Phyllis Stanley. Phyllis grew up on a Navajo reservation where running was part of the culture. She carried her relationship with running through her life constantly using it for…
#27 | Aisha Jordan-Johnson | Ultrarunner & Alligator Whisperer
Aisha Jordan-Johnson is a badass ultrarunner who has completed distances up to 138 miles. She radiates enthusiasm and a real joy for running. Listen in to hear how she got started and why she listene…
#26 | Mark & Beth Budden | The Journey Running Couple
Mark & Beth Budden have completed multiple journey runs, but more impressively is that they have completed them together.
Tune in to hear how it took Beth 10 years to go from running a half marathon…
#25 | Jason Sikora | Ultra Runner & Rad Dad
This week's episode features Jason Sikora, accomplished ultra runner and rad dad. We discuss his running motivation over the years, being a good role model for his daughter and his big dreams in the …
#24 | Libby Jones | Ultra Runner & Race Director in Texas
Libby Jones is the race director for the Active Joe races in Texas. She is at the forefront of shaping policies concerning non-binary and trans athletes. Tune in to hear her running story, how she go…
#23 | Jake Federowski | Road Runner & Non-Binary Athlete Changing the World
Jake is an awesome runner who works hard to carve out space in the road running world for everyone to feel like they belong. We talk about their running journey, their work with the major marathons o…
#22 | Britt Mosinski | Badass Runner & Teacher
Britt is a mom, teacher and a runner. Tune in to hear how she fits it all in and hear us deep dive into the societal bullshit present in major marathons.
#21 | Lucas Laszacs | BJJ Fighter and Vol State Hopeful
Tune in for a slight detour from my usual running talk to hear me and my eldest nephew discuss his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighting and his Vol State experience.
#20 | Katie O'Connor | Running Coach and Ultra Runner
Katie's joy will make you have a good day. Listen in as we discuss her running journey and her training for a 200 miler.
#19 | Jared Schofer | Journey Runner & TransCon Expert
Buckle up for our longest episode yet – fitting, given our guest! Jared has tackled multiple journey runs and even completed a TransCon run. Tune in as we explore the thrills, joys, and terrors of jo…
#18 | Family Style | The Holiday Episode
CUSS Running Co-Founder, Elaine, joins us to tell her running story and answers listener questions with me.
#17 | Kevin Scholle | Ultrarunner & Competitor
Kevin & I talked about his journey into the world of ultra running and what drives us to push ourselves.
#16 | Chad Sullivan | Runner & Writer
If you want to listen to a running podcast where we go on a whole tangent about Kurt Vonnegut, this is the episode for you! Chad is the founder of Hard Prairie. We discuss imposter syndrome and why t…
#15 | Amy McDowell | Will Crew Strangers
Amy is an accomplished ultra runner with an amazing sense of humor and giving spirit. Listen in to hear how she ended up pacing a stranger and other favorite race memories
#14 | Happily Running | Ultra Runners & Race Directors
Happily Running's Race Directors chime in on how they built an incredible community of running, the impact of seeing others accomplish their goals and why races directed by ultra runners are the best…
#13 | Paul Heckert | 5 decades of Running
Paul and I chat about his long history with running, trail running and ultra running. We also dive into why journey runs are the best!
#12 | Tahnee Lacey | Urban Runner & Adventure Seeker
Tune in as Tahnee and I discuss the fun of adventure running in the city through all seasons.
#11 | Christy Chiappone | Seasoned Runner & Community Builder
Christy started and runs one of the best running clubs in Chicago. We talk about how she's kept the club going for over a decade and what running brings to our lives.