East Coast Ultra Running Podcast
We're here to help you become a smarter runner, run further, and fall in love with trail running. At East Coast Ultra Running Magazine, we're about the community. We want to share your stories of success, overcoming failure, training, and tales of the trails. Along the way, we want to give you as much FREE advice as we can. We want YOU to become a better ultra, trail and road runner.
Have a story to tell? Someone you think we should feature? Training and race day advice that you want to know more about? Reach out and let us know at [email protected]
~Bend, Don't Break
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2025
033 - Between The Miles - The Woo Woo of Ultrarunning
In this solo episode of Between the Miles, Scottapants gets full control of the mic—and things get weird (in the best way). From burning sage in the parking lot to chanting mantras mid-race, he dives…
032 - Rim to River - Bryant Baker - Run, Raft in West Virginia
In this episode, Bryant Baker takes us on a journey from his days as a river guide to his multifaceted roles as an ultra runner, race director, and community advocate. Bryant delves into how outdoor …
031 - Abigail West - FKT Edition - The Georgia Loop
In this episode, Abigail West shares her inspiring journey of completing a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the rugged Georgia Loop, a challenging 56 mile route in the Southeast with nearly 14,000 feet of…
030 - Women Rule the Trail: FKT holders Tara Dower & Deanna Doane
What happens when two of the fastest women on dirt finally meet? Magic—and a lot of wild trail stories.
In this special episode, we bring together Tara Dower, record-holder of the supported Appalachia…
029 - Between the Miles - Choosing Your Hard w/ Teresa Bowser
Between the Miles: Choosing Your Hard with Teresa Bowser
In this reflective and honest episode, ECUR listener and bada$$ ultra runner, Teresa Bowser dives into the idea of "choosing your hard"—in runn…
028 - Appalachian Trail: The Return of the Mega Runner - Kristian Morgan
In this conversation, Kristian Morgan shares his experiences training for the Appalachian Trail (AT) while living in Thailand. He discusses his training strategies, daily routines, nutrition, and the…
027 - Between the Miles - Timing isn't everything
🎙️ Between the Miles: Timing Isn’t Everything
Ever felt like your pace doesn’t stack up? This bite-sized monologue dives into the trap of comparison in ultra running—and why your journey is what reall…
026 - Surviving GDR 2025 - Tails from the Trail
Surviving GDR 2025 - Tails from the Trail with Amy Johnson & Stephen Ball
In this episode of the East Coast Ultra Running Podcast, Runbum and Scottapants sit down with Georgia Death Race 2025 particip…
025 - Georgia Death Race - History & the Burden
In this episode of the East Coast Ultra Running Podcast, hosts Sean Runbum Blanton and Scott Abshire discuss the Georgia Death Race, its history, challenges, and notable runners.
We reflect on recent…
024 - Deanna Doane and the FKT State - Florida Trail FKT!
Deanna Doane - new FKT holder of the Florida Trail.
Join us for an epic, raw, and unscripted conversation as host Scottapants, Deanna Doane’s crew chief, sits down with the trailblazing ultrarunner h…
023 - Rosie Nanette Gagnon: The Trail to 100 100s
In this episode, we talk with Rosie Gagnon, who has run 76 100-milers in just a short time period. They discuss Rosie's motivation for running 100-milers, which stems from the loss of her son to suic…
01 - Chris Stangle 50k to 50mile
Newly Rebranded East Coast Ultra Running Podcast!
New name, same great content from Runbum and the crew.
In this conversation, RunBum and Chris Stangle discuss the transition from a 50K to a 50-mile r…
021 - Ask Me Anything - AMA01
Run Bum Races Race directors Sean Blanton and Deanna Doane answer questions from the audience. They cover bears, self supported runs, run walk method for ultras and more
If YOU have any questions for…
020 The Tales of Ron Blanton and the Cloudland Canyon featuring Kyle Kraeft
'In the quiet of Tallahassee, where legends are spun,
Ron Blanton's story, forever to run.
Through winding trails and a Canyon’s embrace,
A ballad for Ron, in the runner's chase.
Ron Blanton, a name in t…
019 - How to Crew Yourself - Solosode
What's up Runbum family!
We have a short solosode from your boy, Scottapants.
He had what you would call an "unsuccessful" race at Tunnel Hill 100, but we think he really nailed the logistics of crewi…
018 - Wild Florida 50k Recap
We're back from our summer siesta. We've been working hard prepping for the upcoming race season and we're stoked to be here.
You may have noticed that we've renamed the podcast simply to the Runbum …
017 - Running Beta - 10 Tips for 50k Training
We here at RunBum are excited to be releasing a FREE 50k training program. Thats right; free. We don't want your email, likes, follows, or mother's maiden name. We just want you to become a stronger,…
016 Froggy Mountain Adventures & the Milk Man
Paul Tilley decided he wanted a trail of his own.
He bought property, near Galax, Virginia, with the intention of building his own epic trail. Fast forward, and we have Froggy Mountain Adventures.
A…
015- RunFluent- Not just coaching, its a community
This is an episode that has been in the making since February. Runbum interviewed Ivi Stangle of RunFluent and we've been anxiously awaiting to interview her partner in RunFluent, and life, Chris Sta…
Running Beta 014 - How to Use Trekking Poles
We here at RunBum Studios have started a new series called "Running Beta." These will be quick episodes with training, gear, and nutrition tips.
On todays episode, RunBum talks about something thats …