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
No Excuses with Jake Rastas | S4E16
Jake is a 24-year-old former D1 football All American linebacker at the University of North Dakota who is NOW an ultramarathon runner. He started running in May of LAST YEAR, and since …
"Either I learn or I win" with Ryan Head | S4E15
Join us for another TWO PART podcast, where we interview Ryan Head BEFORE his first 100 mile race and AFTER his first 100 mile race. Ryan shares his story about how he got into running …
Strength Training, Chafing, and Bloody Feet with Jacob and Melody | S4E14
Jacob and Melody have a BIG accouncement in this episode that you're not going to want to miss. They also give an update on their training and what they have learned recently. Some of t…
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" with The Scarecrow Runner | S4E13
Anthony, also known as "The Scarecrow Runner" shares his story of running 100 miles for the first time...Here's the catch...It took him THREE attempts to finally cross the finish line. …
The Challenge of Leadville with "The OK Runners" | S4E12
Jared and Cheif are the hosts of The OK Runners podcast! We dive into their story of running Leadville and what they have learned on their ultrarunning journeys together and separately.…
Be Consistently Good with John Shaw | S4E11
Join us for our first SPLIT PODCAST where we interview John Shaw BEFORE his first "official" ultra and AFTER his first ultra. He tells us how he's feeling going into his race and how he…
How To Take The Next Step with Jeff and Jeremy | S4E10
Jeff and Jeremy are the hosts of The Ultrarunning Guys podcast! Join us as we delve into their running history and find out how and why they got into ultrarunning and what keeps them go…
What To Do When You Miss a Run with Melody and Jacob | S4E9
Melody and Jacob share what has been on both their minds lately: what do you do when you miss a run? Most of us here are NOT professional athletes...That means we have jobs, school, fam…
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Michael Davis | S4E8
One year ago Michael saw that he was the heaviest he had ever been after weighing himself before getting on a helicopter. He had to sit at the back of the helicopter while all his frien…
Failure Isn't Terminal with Jason Bahamundi | S4E7
In this episode, Jason Bahamundi, founder of Run Tri Bike, shares his experiences doing triathlons, and then ultras (which he said are actually harder)! Jason dives deep into his DNFs a…
Running with a Stroller with Angela Smith | S4E6
Angela's running career started off when she ran her first marathon after conquering anorexia as a teenager. After running her first ultra (which was completely unplanned), she got marr…
What is Your Why with Melody and Jacob Bateman | S4E5
Jacob and Melody share what they have been learning on their running journey recently! Melody has learned that sometimes it's good to change your goal and it's important that you find …
"Focus on what you CAN do, instead of what you can't" with Steve Epifano | S4E4
Steve Epifano was told by his doctor and by his surgeon that he would never run more than a half marathon, due to a tragic diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve (an aortic valve with onl…
"The most painful thing I've ever done" with Blake McGee | S4E3
"You don't know who you are as a person until you've tested yourself." Blake McGee is a country boy from Oklahoma who loves the mountains and loves a challenge. In this episode, he tell…
Keep Grinding and It Will Get Better with John Maynard | S4E2
John Maynard was training for his first marathon when he was in a significant car crash that left him in a coma. He had to learn how to walk again. He couldn't sleep for over a year. He…
Trail to 100 Origin Story with Jacob and Melody | S4E1
Melody and Jacob share their ultrarunning story and how Trail to 100 came to be. They also share their upcoming goals for 2023 and what they have learned so far on their ultrarunning jo…
Prepare Well and FULL SEND with 17-year-old Ethan Spalding | S3E21
Ethan is the one who paced Melody the last half of Deadhorse 50 (if you listened to that episode you'll know who we are talking about!) She learned that he is 17-years-old and that he h…
Overcoming Self Doubt with Elizabeth Perez | S3E20
Elizabeth Perez started running when she 58 years old! She amazes us with her uplifting, enthusiastic energy that she takes into all of her races! She reminded us to love and serve our …
Victory or Valhalla with Yoga Mike | S3E19
Michael Todd is a certified yoga instructor who incorporates breathwork and meditation into his training routine. In this episode, he shares his story of his first 100mile race attempt …
'Come Hell or High Water' with Hunter Holt | S3E18
Hunter signed up for the Ute 100 with a "one and done" intention. He just wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. He had no idea what he got himself into. Listen to this episode…