FACING VERT
Welcome to Facing Vert...both on trails and in life. So, what is vert? For all of those in the trail running community, it is short for Vertical Elevation Gain. Basically, it is climbing a mountain, and we have all faced mountains in our lives. This 'vert' may be an upcoming race, or simply getting up the courage to start training for a 5k. Or, this mountain is an obstacle, a burden, a fear that you just want to claw your way up and conquer. These are conversations you will hear about, and I hope they will inspire you to do the impossible and face the impossible with greater hope.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 95 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
014: Stop for the Lunar Moth-Miller Groome
Lunar Moth? What!? You will have to listen to my awesome conversation with Miller Groome to see what in the world this is about! Although I have never met Miller in person until our conversation, we …
013: Don't Let Later Become Never-My Time with Marisa Romeo
I absolutely loved getting to know Marisa Romeo. So humble and genuine, but a force to be reckoned with out on the trails. Marisa has quite an impressive resume of MANY podium finishes, including win…
012: Purple Heart Recipient & Endurance Athelete Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kutilek of the United States Marine Corps
**WARNING** Much of what is discussed in this episode could be sensitive for some listeners. We go into detail about combat, injuries sustained in combat, and the loss of life.
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I wish my listener…
011: The Pacers' Perspective-Cruel Jewel 100
This episode is SO important to me because it highlights the people that helped me accomplish my goals at the Cruel Jewel 100…my pacers! Without Lara, Evan, Lisa and Tom, who knows if I would have ev…
010: A Conversation With My Hero...My Daddy, Terry Tolle
With Father's Day approaching this coming Sunday, there is no other person that I would want to talk with other than my daddy. No, my dad is not a runner and not even a lover of hikes, but he has def…
009: When You Can No Longer Run-Tory Grieves & Sara Molskness
Tory and Sara are two powerhouse runners that have performed extremely well in the trail & ultra running world. Hear how they fell in love with the sport of running, found their passion, and then nav…
008: From Rage to Redemption-Jack Kitching
**WARNING** SENSITIVE SUBJECT MATTER DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST.
My incredible guest, Jack Kitching, was born and raised in England. As athletic as they come...hear Jack's journey to becoming the fir…
007: My Cruel Jewel 100 Experience
Hear my journey taking on the beastly Cruel Jewel 100 mile trail race in the mountains of North Georgia. It may be called a 100 mile race, but in reality it is somewhere between 103-106 miles with ar…
006: 2nd Overall in the Hellbender 100 Mile Race-Jonathan Ibach
Jonathan Ibach-a phenomenal runner and just as phenomenal of a person. We talk all things Hellbender...from his past experiences to his most recent performance just this past weekend. One thing that …
005: A Conversation with Superwoman-Barbara Green
Barbara Green doesn't want to be called superwoman because she doesn't see herself that way, but I certainly do. We discuss balancing being a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and an extremely strong and…
004: The Power Of Accountability
Special guests, Lara and Evan Dykes, talk about how accountability from friends and each other has been critical in their motivation to attempt and conquer their fitness goals. From dabbling in Cross…
003: Mark and Laura Rollins - The King and Queen of Trail Running
Mark and Laura equal a power house couple who have more races under their belt than I or they can count. They are an inspiration to so many because of the way they support one another. They train tog…
002: My Hellbender 100 Experience
001: From Hating Running To Loving It, My Journey To Becoming An Ultrarunner
Never would I have thought running would be a joy instead of a dread...what changed? How did I go from hating running to running 100 miles? Come along with me as I share my journey. Find out what is…