Free Outside
Welcome to "Free Outside," the ultimate podcast for outdoor enthusiasts! Join me, Jeff Garmire, as I blur the lines between trail running, Fastest Known Times (FKTs), thru-hiking, backpacking, and all endurance. With 20 FKTs under my belt, a book, a movie, and plenty of unconventional experiences, I'm here to share my adventures and insights.
Expect engaging interviews and fun interactions with guests who excel in various ways. Whether we're discussing the art of slowly running through forests, the thrill of a challenging hike, or simply an appreciator of beauty and comedy, here we are.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 142
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Fueling the Dream: How Kelly Newlon Merges Cooking, Trail Running, and Athlete Representation
I sit down with Kelly Newlon—runner, chef, agent, Nuggets fan, and all-around community builder. Kelly shares the journey of founding RAD (Real Athlete Diets), a business that blends her love for tra…
Should You Sit in a Sauna or Just Run Faster? And other common running questions
In this solo episode of The Free Outside Show, I’m answering some of the biggest running questions I’ve been getting lately—especially around heat training, endurance nutrition, speed work, Ketones, …
The Black Canyon 100K Preview: Rivalries, Predictions & Outlandish Advice
We're back with the most requested guest of the Free Outside Podcast—except it's just me requesting him. For his third appearance, Derrick Lytle joins the show to break down the Black Canyon 100K wit…
Trail Magic to Course Records: Grant Barnette’s Evolution
On today’s episode of the Free Outside Show, we’re joined by Grant Barnette—a thru-hiker turned Pro ultrarunner who has tackled some of the toughest races in the world. Grant has hiked the Appalachia…
The Ultimate Chipotle Showdown: Jamil vs. Kevin
🔥 Jamil Coury vs. Kevin Russ – The Battle for Local Legend! 🔥 In this episode, I catch up with Jamil Coury and Kevin Russ—while they’re literally running back and forth on a 0.22-mile Chipotle Strav…
2025 Predictions, Hot Takes, and Stories with Ken Seals of The Ultra Minute
I’m joined by Ken Seals, the creator of The Ultra Minute on Substack, for an exciting and wide-ranging episode of the podcast! Fun fact: a hurricane is what led Ken to running. We dive into the trend…
Sodium Secrets: Sweat Science and Mastering Endurance Nutrition
In this episode, I sit down with Brooke Bjorge, the owner of Grit Sports Nutrition and an athlete herself, to dive into the critical role of sodium in endurance sports. We cover everything from the d…
What is a Back Yard Ultra? With Shep
In this episode of the Free Outside Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Shepard—better known as Shep—to talk all things trail running, ultra-endurance racing, and his incredible journey in the outdoors.…
California Burning: Wildfires, Climate, and Communities with Pete Deneen
In this episode of the Free Outside podcast, I’m joined by Pete Deneen, a climate scientist, award-winning writer, and the Chief Executive of the Keep Sespe Wild Foundation. Together, we dive into th…
Big Bend National Park Adventures, Ultra Training, Backpacking, and My 2025 Plans
In this solo episode of the Free Outside Podcast, I’m sharing all about my recent trip to Big Bend National Park—a week packed with hiking, backpacking, and adventure. From spotting javelinas to scra…
Ideas - Goals - Plans... and the Appalachian Trail Record
In this episode of the Free Outside Show, I share my journey from ideas to goals, discussing my plans for the Appalachian Trail record and the importance of creativity in trail running. I reflect on …
Hot and Cold: The Science of Heat Training and Cold Plunging For Runners
In this episode of the Free Outside Podcast, I dive into one of the hottest (and coldest) topics sweeping the endurance sports world: passive heat exposure and cold plunging. Whether you're a runner,…
Overcoming FKT Tragedy on The Pacific Crest Trail
In this conversation, Katie Gunvalson shares her journey attempting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Fastest Known Time (FKT) in 2024. She discusses her long-standing dream of hiking the PCT, her traini…
The Jeffrey Awards 2024: Highlighting the Best & Worst of Trail Running in 2024
In this special episode, Jeff Garmire and Derrick Lytle bring the laughs with The Jeffrey Awards—trail running’s greatest trophy! Join us as we hilariously crown winners in outrageous categories cele…
Lost, Scratched, and Soaked: Backpacking Los Padres
I’m taking you along on a six-day, 150-mile adventure through Los Padres National Forest. It was a trip filled with poison oak, endless bushwhacking, and some questionable decision-making—like losing…
Manifesting Adventure with Professional Traveler Jeff Jenkins
This week on the Free Outside podcast, I continue my epic journey through the month of Jeff with an extraordinary guest: Jeff Jenkins, professional traveler, TV host, and all-around inspiring human. …
1980 vs. 2010: Two Generations of John Muir Trail Adventures with Jeff Hester
Welcome to another epic installment of The Month of Jeff! In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Jeff Hester, a trailblazing adventurer who’s done it all—from hiking the John Muir Trail 30 y…
Fast Packing and Filmmaking: Jeff Pelletier's Dual Journey on Trail and Screen
In this episode of the Free Outside Podcast, I sit down with filmmaker, fast-packer, and trail runner Jeff Pelletier to explore the intersection of storytelling and adventure. Jeff shares his journey…
Bronco Billy Rides: The Story of Jeff Browning’s Ultra Career, Chaffing and All
A dynamic conversation with the legendary Jeff Browning on the Free Outside Podcast. With over 200 ultra marathons, 40 wins, and a record-breaking career spanning decades, Jeff shares invaluable insi…
Ultra Running, Comedy, and the PCT: Jeffrey Binney’s Life Lessons
In this special "Month of Jeff" episode of the Free Outside Podcast, I’m joined by the multi-talented Jeffrey James Binney—a comedian, filmmaker, ultra runner, and all-around adventurer. We dive into…