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
Learning Discipline and Mental Toughness from my 50 Mile Race with Melody | S3E17
Melody recaps the Deadhorse 50 and shares the life lessons she learned.
Episode Takeaways:
-Allow yourself to get past your pain threshold
-Fulfillment comes from doing the best you can...…
Prerace Thoughts with Melody | S3E16
Melody shares her thoughts and feelings before going into the Deadhorse 50mile race! She also shares what she has learned about training during HER training!
Episode Takeaways:
-Get a coa…
I'd Rather Fail Big than Win Small with Aum Gandhi | S3E15
Aum (pronounced oom...like the meditation), became an ultra runner just a couple of years ago when he finished the Zion 50k! Since then, he has quit his corporate career, became part ow…
Redefine What's Possible with Marc Callister | S3E14
Marc Callister (aka Melody's dad!) used to say "the only time you'll ever see me running is if I'm running to the kitchen!" He never thought he'd run a 5k...let alone an ultra! Listen t…
DFL-ing your first 200mile race with Makinsie Bartholomew | S3E13
Makinsie skipped the 100mile distance and went straight for 200miles! Her longest distance prior to signing up for Bigfoot was 50miles. Listen to this episode to hear how Makinsie pushe…
Ute 100 Recap | S3E12
Jacob tell us his grueling and inspiring story about FINALLY running the Ute 100 (after we signed up for it in almost 3 years ago!)
Jacob's Takeaways:
-You're stronger than you realize
-Do…
Ultrarunning Mindset with John Shaw | S3E11
John Shaw entered the ultra-running world after back-to-back car accidents that ALL, coincidentally, happened in the same year. In this episode, he shares the trick for coming back afte…
Chiropractic Care and Ultra Running with Dr. John Vigil | S3E10
Dr. John Vigil (aka @thestretchdoc, Doctor or Chiropractic), tells us his story of how he got into ultra-running, how he got burned out, and how he got into ultra-running AGAIN. Dr. Joh…
RECOVERY for Ultra Runners | S3E9
In this episode, we dive into some of our beliefs about training and how they have changed over the past few years. We dive specifically into stretching, the off-season, and recovery!
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What We've Learned About Ultrarunning in 3 Years | S3E8
WE ARE BACK. That's right, just the two of us...Hashing out all the things we've learned in our first 3 years of ultrarunning. We also announce our big goals for the year and what we ar…
Pick Goals That Scare the Crap Out of You w/ Joe Corcione | S3E7
"I was NOT born that way" is how Joe responded when we asked how he got into ultra-running. In fact, Joe was often picked last in gym class. He has struggled with bouts of major anxiety…
REDEMPTION RUN with Derek Fletcher and Josh Bryant | S3E6
That feeling you get when you cross the finish line of an ultra for the first time...It's unforgettable!
Derek Fletcher tells us his story of crossing the finish line of his FIRST 50-mil…
Ultra-Running Nutrition is NOT Intuitive with Julie Shobe | S3E5
Did you know that 30-50% of ultra-runners struggle with gastrointestinal distress? Have you ever wondered why you felt nauseous on a long run or during a race? Julie Shobe, a nutritioni…
DNFing Your First Ultra with Derek Fletcher | S3E4
Derek signed up for his first 50 after running for only 9 months! David Goggin's book Can't Hurt Me, inspired him to do it. Unfortunately, his first race didn't go very well...But that …
My First 100K with Cassie Harris | S3E3
Cassie Harris tells her experience of running her first 100k in 20deg weather. She teaches us that you can train for big races amidst life responsibilities and other hurdles that might …
Becoming an Ultra Runner w/Mike McKnight | S3E2
"If you're going to do an ultra, you're going to make it work" Mike Mcknight, also known as the Low Carb Runner, believes in committing to a race and then doing whatever you need to do …
The Parents of an Ultra Runner | S3E1
What do your friends and family think of YOU as an ultra-runner? Do they think you are crazy? Maybe they don't understand why you are doing what you are doing...Do they support you? Or …
You Don't Have to Kill Yourself to Be an Ultra Runner | S2E12
Jacob and Melody share their experiences running Deadhorse 2021.
Life updates:
Melody is doing medical massage in Ogden UT (contact her here to make an appointment: www.melodybateman.biz)
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Becoming an Ultra Runner w/Andrea Christensen | S2E11
Andrea Christensen joins the podcast to share how a single mother found healing and strength through ultra running in the mountains. Here is a bit about Andrea Christensen.
1. When did y…
Wasatch 100 Race Recap W/Josh Bryant | S2E10
Josh Bryant shares his story about running the Wastach 100 for the first time this year. He had a goal to finish in under 20 hours! Unfortunately, Josh did not reach his ‘A’ goal…or eve…