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
Elite Marathoner to Ultrarunner with Hans Goldenberg | S4E29
After 14 marathons, Hans decided it was time for something new...Ultrarunning! In this episode, Hans talks about the difference between road running and trail running (spoiler...they ar…
POUR: 100 Mile Mindset with Zach Bitter | E8
Running 100 miles doesn't mean just being in shape PHYSICALLY, it mostly means being in shape MENTALLY. Zach Bitter, an elite endurance athlete and coach, teaches us what he has learned…
Be Smart About It And Use Clean Products (100 Mile Race Tips) with Jason Hanley from WildSense | S4E27
Jason Hanley gives us all sorts of training tips, like how to strength train for a 100 mile race, how to eat right, and how to never give up. Jason is also the owner of WildSense Goods …
"Do It Anyway" A Memorable 50 Mile Finish with Marc Callister | S4E26
Marc had no idea, when he ran his first 5k just a few years ago, that he'd become an ultrarunner, and even have plans to sign up for a 100mile race one day! In this episode, Marc Callis…
What Will You Create When You Run 100 Miles? with Fraser Gorn | S4E25
After Fraser's first 100 mile attempt, he dropped, but did a self-supported 100 not too long after that! By applying all the lessons he learned from his first attempt, he earned his fir…
Learn, Adjust, Then Find the Next Big Thing with Bryan H. Ellis | S4E24
POUR: Strength and Mobility For a 100-Mile Race with Meghan Gould | E7
Meghan Gould is a movement and ultrarunning coach, and host of the She Runs Ultras podcast. In this episode, Meghan tells us her story of how she got herself out of extreme pain and how…
Scout Mountain 100 Mile Race Recap with Jacob Bateman | S4E23
Jacob recaps his most recent 100 mile race, where he experienced miracles amidst lots of diarrhea and throw up. He also made new friends, grew closer to God, and did some things that he…
Scout Mountain 100 Mile Prerace Thoughts with Jacob and Melody | S4E22
By the time this episode comes out, Jacob will be DONE with the Scout 100! In this episode, he shares what he did in his training and what is WHY is for this race. Stick around for the …
Training for an Ultra with Kids with Kali Fatti | S4E21
Kalli went from the couch to running a 100 mile race, while raising her 3 children (under the age of 6) and working part time as an RN! In this episode, Kalli drops all the secrets you …
The Pillars of Ultrarunning: What Kind of Gear Do You Need For A 100-Mile Race? | E6
In this episode, Jacob and Melody interview Jeremy Tolman (owner of the Ogden Running Company, a local running shop) about what kind of gear you need for your first 100 mile race! He go…
The Pillars of Ultrarunning: How to Properly Recover During 100 Mile Training | E5
In this episode, Jacob and Melody are going to tell you everything they have learned (and have recently researched) about recovery! This is an aspect of training that A LOT of runners o…
The Pillars of Ultrarunning: Everything you Need to Know About Mindset | E4
In this episode, Jacob and Melody are going to tell you everything they have learned about MINDSET in their past 4 years of ultrarunning. They believe you need to adopt an optimistic, d…
The Pillars of Ultrarunning: How to Improve your Nutrition&Hydration | E3
In this episode, Jacob and Melody are going to tell you everything they have learned (and have recently researched) about nutrition and hydration in their last few years of ultrarunning…
The Pillars of Ultrarunning: How to Incorporate Strength and Mobility | E2
Welcome to episode 2 of The Pillars of Ultrarunning! In this episode, Melody and Jacob share what they know about strength and mobility (aka, the toppings of your pizza!) Buckle up beca…
The Pillars of Ultrarunning: How to Build your Mileage| E1
This is the FIRST episode of our new segment: The Pillars of Ultrarunning! In this segment, we are going to give you the tools you need to finish your first 100 mile race!
In this episod…
Just Keep Moving with Jeremy Adkins | S4E20
Jeremy Adkins (a two time 100 mile finisher) compares and contrasts his first 100 mile race with his second 100 mile race! We talk specifically about strength training, nutrition, mind…
Running 50 Miles on a Stress Fracture with BJ Herndon | S4E19
BJ got into running when he stepped on the scale for the first time in years and realized he was over 200pounds. After losing 40lbs in 4 months, he stepped up his running game and ran h…
Peak Training and Running while Pregnant | S4E18
Jacob and Melody share their training updates! Jacob is 4 weeks out from the Scout 100 and Melody is learning how to run while pregnant! Tune in to hear what they have learned recently …
The Fear of Pooping in the Woods with Jeff Harrell | S4E17
Jeff is the host of the Big Ass Runner Podcast! In this episode, we get to know a little more about Jeff and his running journey. He got started in his 40s, doing mud runs and spartans,…