Trail to 100
A podcast for those looking to unlock their potential through the seemingly impossible task of running 100 miles. Trail to 100 dives into the beginning stories of average everyday ultra runners. Not only will you hear honest, down to earth, ultra running experiences from beginner ultra runners all over the world, but you'll gain tools to help you run your own 100 mile race! Jacob and Melody (hosts) interview inspirational first-time ultra runners, and they also share their own personal experiences of ultra-running. Are you ready to unlock your potential? Because we’re on the trail to 100!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 144
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
350 pounds to Ultrarunner w/ Brady Wix | S5E7
Brady Wix shares his journey of losing over 150 pounds and running a 100-mile race. He started his weight loss journey after college and used running and cardio to shed the pounds. Brad…
Ultrarunning: Doubt Your Doubts w/ Michael Whiteside | S5E6
In September of 2023 Michael Whiteside ran the Wasatch 100 and the Bear 100 only 3 weeks apart. In this conversation we are able to dive into how he was able to build up to that feat an…
A Step Back Is A Step Forward w/ Melody and Jacob | S5E5
Takeaways
- Expect setbacks in ultra running and do not expect linear progress.
- Seek help and evaluate setbacks to understand what went wrong and what could have been done differently.
- Honor…
The Next Aid Station Mindset w/Jake Kilgore | S5E4
Jake Kilgore a husband, father and CEO shares his experience of developing the 'Next Aid Station' mindset while facing an indictment and ultimately serving time in prison. He explains h…
The Front Porch 100 - A Self-Supported 100 Mile Race w/ Heath Forbush |S5E3
Heath shares his journey of running his first 100-mile race. He talks about his motivation to start ultra running and the challenges he faced during his training. Heath also discusses h…
How To Train for a 100 Mile Race While Being a Working Mom w/ Angie Moses |S5E2
Angie Moses, a mother of two and a woman with three jobs, shares her journey of running a hundred miles. She discusses how she balances her multiple roles and finds time to train. Angie…
How to get back into running after taking a break w/ Melody and Jacob | S5E1
Melody and Jacob are BACK with SEASON 5 of TRAIL TO 100! In this episode, Jacob and Melody give a life update, share their goals for 2024, and share their top 5 tips for how to get back…
How Pregnancy/Childbirth Prepares You for a 100 Mile Race S4E41
Melody and Jacob welcome the newest member of the Trail to 100 family, Travis! Melody shares her experience through pregnancy and the lessons she learned that can apply to ultra running…
Running 100 Miles for the Memories, Not the Medals with JJ Goodrich | S4E40
JJ, a former boxer, tells his story of his first 100 mile race and the journey he took to get there. His journey includes DNFs, comebacks, wild runs, and much more. What impressed us th…
The Sounds of a 100 Mile Race w/Ryan Head | S4E39
A podcast episode recorded DURING Ryan's First 100 mile race! This episode spotlights the raw the emotional footage of a 100 mile race in the moments right when they happen. Listen to t…
Wasatch 100 Mile Race Recap with Ryan Head, Nate Allred, and Jacob Bateman | S4E38
Ryan Head recaps his first 100 mile finish after DNF-ing his first attempt earlier this year. Nate Allred, Ryan's crew chief and pacer joins in too. Jacob had the honor of pacing Ryan …
Running your First 100 Race as a Married Couple with the Everyday Ultra Podcast |S4E37 (Flashback Episode)
Flashback episode to when we were interviewed by Joe Corcione about our first 100 mile race and how we did it as a married couple! Running 100 miles is one thing...But running it WITH s…
"The Best Way Out is Through" with Billy Bateman (Mini Special) | S4E36
Billy Bateman (Jacob's brother), and Jacob, recap their trecherous 12 hour run through Boulder Mountain, Utah. They ran into many obstacles, but somehow made it through and learned many…
Don't Accept Defeat with Birk Olson (100 mile race recap) | S4E35
Birk Olson, med student and husband, shares how he got into ultrarunning and how he decided to sign up for a 100 mile race and FINISH his first 100 mile race. Some of you might recogniz…
"Ultrarunning Lessons: Be Consistent and Compete Against Yourself" with Melody and Jacob | S4E34
Jacob and Melody recap Jacob's most recent race: The Skyline 55k in Ogden Utah. They both share their takeaways in hopes to teach and inspire you in YOUR ultrarunning journey.
Learning f…
Just Show Up (First 100 Mile Race) with Joe Nevshemal | S4E33
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Joe Nevshemal found ultrarunning in a time of turmoil in his life. Not only has it made him stro…
The Mountain is My Enemy (100 mile race recap) with Jake Rastas | S4E32
Jake Rastas, 24-year's-old, former D1 football All American Linebacker, AND former guest of the show, shares his story of running 100 miles for the first time. Listen to hear about his …
Running 100 Miles Together with Garrett Jimenez and Jared Fravel |S4E31
Garrett and Jared, cousins, share their story of their first 100 mile finish, and how they did it together. Believe it or not, running 100 miles WITH someone is a WHOLE new level of cra…
Seek the Unknown (A Self-Supported 100 Mile Race Story with Kyle Osborn) | S4E30
After finishing his first ultra of 30miles, a fire was lit inside of Kyle and he got the crazy idea of planning, organizing, and running his own self-supported 100mile race. He knew the…
Hiking While Pregnant (and how it relates to ultrarunning) with Melody and Jacob | S4E29
Jacob and Melody talk about their most recent adventure, the TFNU 4 Peak Challenge, where they hiked the four major peaks in Ogden, Utah. Melody shares what she learned after doing this…