Vol State: It's All About the People

Joey is one of the nicest guys I know and you'll understand why as you listen to his heartfelt tales of Vol State "failure" and success in this episode. He tells you some "must-do's", one of which is…

Scott is one of the four "knee jerks" and he explains more about this during this episode. He also shares some of the people and items that have made his race(s) a success.

Salley is a Vol State veteran as well as a United States Marine Corps Veteran. She advocates two simple things - "keep moving forward" and "trust yourself". Easy to say but not always easy to do. Tha…

With the 2024 Vol State race just around the corner, I wanted to help you through the last weekend of nerves by giving you this bonus episode of talking with Road Angel, David Scott (and all related …

Carmel and Jarrod were "the Boys" in my latest book and on this episode Carmel gives his side of the story. Ha ha. Seriously though, he has many more tips and tricks and tells of how companionship at…

This episode features a Spam loving Race Director who has participated in all three summer vacations without a car - Vol State, HOTS and Third Circle. Can you spell "Wise"? Or maybe there's a better …

Another Vol State friend for life. After the 2018 Vol State, Diane helped me in my attempt to cross the US. without her, I'd have ended up in Hawaii since I'm so geographically challenged. But this r…

Another man near and dear to my heart and further proof of the friendships made along the road at Vol State. Justin Daniels is one of the kindest and most generous men I know. Check out RunningForCOP…

This is a special episode so I called it a bonus. Mr. & Mrs. Bailey sent me a written document with all the answers to the questions I would have asked. They did this in lieu of being on the podcast.…

If you want detail about what to pack and what to pay attention to, you've come to the right episode. Jenny Appel is the detail gal. And she has some really useful quotes to help you too.

Andrea Sloan has an amazing resume and she shares her wisdom from her many ultras, including, of course, Vol State. Canada is so lucky to have her!

In this episode you get three for the price of one - all in the persona of Jarrod Richardson. He's gone from Road Angel to DNF to Veteran! If you've ever been intrigued by the signs along the course …

Another Road Angel who's not shy. If you've passed Serenity Hill, you know Lorraine. From what she's seen, she thinks you get through this race with experience, strength and hope...and she wants to h…

Beverley Anderson-Abbs holds the women's screwed record but even though most of us can only dream about that, she has important tips on how to survive this journey run!

Everyone who's done Vol State knows Pam Pratt! Many road angels have been guided by her too. Popping up at the least expected moment, her joy and kindness reflect one of the most important "pulls" of…

Pam Smith is an Army Veteran (but this Navy veteran doesn't hold that against her except for one day in December)! She's also a 3 time Vol State finisher. She talks about her races in helpful detail …