Master Runner
Martial artists work years to earn the title of master, but in running the title of ”master” refers to those of us between the ages of 40 and 49. Here we’ll take a deep dive into the stories behind these fellow master, grandmaster (50-59) and senior grandmaster (60+) athletes, along with their successes, struggles and favorite mistakes they’ve made along the way. You’ll learn about what motivates this group, their goals and, of course, how they train and what they eat! Come here to celebrate being a ”master”!
- Update frequency
- every 112 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Turning 50 & Taking on Cruel Jewel 100
Join me as I take you through the mind of a newly crowned 50 year old. Yes, it is just a number but, for me, it was a stark reminder of how fast this little stint called "life" truly is.
As part of m…
My First Backyard Ultra - Mistakes and Lessons Learned
I had my first crack at the Backyard Ultra format over Memorial Day weekend at the Capital Backyard in Lorton VA!
It was an incredible experience on so many levels and, if you're considering this for…
Amy Adams Returns! Behind the Scenes of a 200-Miler!!!!
Ever wonder what it's like to run a 200-miler?
Join another conversation, and encore appearance, with Amy Adams as she offers answers to all your questions!
Should I ever venture out into the world o…
Amy Adams - Finding Personal Growth Through Tackling Some of the Hardest Races on Earth
Amy's service in the Marine Corps, while raising her first two children, put her on a path to tackle some of the hardest races on the planet.
Now a mother of four, she's completed over 70 ultra marat…
Patrick Durante - The Importance of Setting an Example
As a child, Patrick, a newly minted master runner at the age of 41, remembers countless days accompanying his dad on his track workouts. While runnning up and down the bleachers as his dad sped aroun…
Bob Saxon - Spreading Good Vibes Throughout Australia!
We're taking a trip "down under" to a place that's very near and dear to my heart - Australia!
Bob, an amazing husband and father, has found running, and more recently ultra running, as the place he …
Paul Comerford - Inspiring the World Around Him at 65!
I decided to "virtually" head overseas and talk with this amazing human being!
Paul has had a successful career in addition to being an acclaimed author, most recently with his novel "Mr. Gupta Goes …
Bryan Fortini - Getting Hit by a Truck Couldn’t Stop His Running Streak!
Bryan's 2138-day running streak and life nearly came to an end following a horrific accident back in October 2021. With 14 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a shattered clavicle and 2 weeks in the ICU, …
John Calabrese - Taking the Master Level By Storm!
John decided to run his first ultra, The Barkley Fall Classic, back in 2017 and hasn't looked back since!
Ultra Signup will show you how he's completed nearly 100 races over the past 5 years and an i…
Penny Williams - The Joy of Ultrarunning at 70
Penny's high school track coach said "no" to her running cross-country so, 50 years later, Penny said "yes" to ultra running!
She's been running and competing for decades, but a new love for running …
Wally Hesseltine - Insights and Lessons Learned at 78 Years Old!
Wally, at the age of 78, has completed 211 ultras, including 28 100-milers with his most recent one being in November of 2021!
He's also completed 56 marathons with over 580 races under his belt. But…
First, a little background on this ”Master” thing.
Check out this first episode explaining what Master Runner is all about and what to expect from future episodes.