Weathering The Run
Sharing stories about runners enduring unique weather situations. Adventures can get an extra challenge when mother nature throws a curveball. I also plan on bringing on some experts on how extreme weather impacts the body and what you can do to best prepare for the elements. Please reach out if you have a great story to share! [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 66
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
E65: Darrell Crain; Ultra dad who doesn't know how to spell DNF
This week on Weathering The Run, I chat with Darrell Crain recommended by a past guest, Chikage Windler(Episode 11). Darrell and his son turned to running when his son was in college. Now they're a d…
E64: Bob Becker; Race Director, Record-Breaker & Age-Defying Ultra Legend
This week on Weathering The Run, we welcome Bob Becker—ultrarunner, race director, and all-around inspiration. Bob recently made history as the oldest official finisher of the Badwater 135, crossing …
E63: Hannah McCorkle; Coaching, Community & Marathoning with Moxie
This is a great conversation with Hannah McCorkle. She helps lead Columbus’s Marathoner-in-Training (MIT) program at Fleet Feet, a program guiding over 700 runners toward half and full marathon goals…
E62: Sarah Biehl; Consistency, Comebacks & Cold-Weather Grit
In this episode of Weathering The Run, we chat with Sarah Biehl, a powerhouse trail and ultra runner originally from Ohio, but now residing in Colorado. After a stellar college running career, Sarah …
E61: Alec Cline; Midweek Miles, Joyful Grit, and a Winning Streak
In this episode of Weathering The Run, I sit down with rising Ohio ultra star Alec Cline, a runner who’s been on an absolute tear this year, including a podium finish (3rd place) at the notoriously b…
E60 Western States Preview: Larry O'Neill & Ash Culbertson; Weather Outlook & Waitlist Update
🎧 Who You’ll Hear:
Larry O’Neill — Associate Professor and Oregon State Climatologist specializing in air–sea interactions and Pacific Northwest weather, offers an expert forecast for this year’s race…
E59: Paul Johnson; Running across America, Antarctica 100 miler world record, & mental health advocate
In this episode of Weathering The Run, we sit down with Paul Johnson—a former Naval officer turned ultrarunner who’s not only run across the United States but also set a world record by completing 10…
E58: Darris Blackford, Columbus Marathon Race Director
This year is the 45th running of the Columbus Marathon and it was great to catch up with the race director, Darris Blackford. He has run more than 200 marathons and other ultramarathons. I have been …
E57: Matt "Chilly" Chilcote, diving deep into running longer
Matt Chilcote, or "Chilly", got into running just a few years ago, but has already completed several 100 mile races. He has also completed the Midwest Grand Slam of 100 milers. Running started as a w…
E56: Andre Dumais, Canadian Race Director for Bush Bitches Backyard Ultra & Barkely Marathon-like races
Sometimes you meet people and you can tell they will have some good stories. I met Andre at the Ohio Backyard Ultra (OBU) because we were crewing different runners. Our runners went on into the secon…
E55: Jason Profitt, Ramping up to ultramarathons & learning quickly
Jason Profitt started running to lose weight, but he gained so much more. He has now surrounded himself in the running community and continues to inspire others while learning how to tackle longer an…
E54: Chase Smith & the 2012 Derecho
A Derecho is defined as a severe thunderstorm that has severe criteria winds (60+ mph) for more than 240 straight miles. Chase Smith found himself on a bike ride during this severe storm and thankful…
E53: Shelley Leone; "Stick to the plan"
Shelley Leone has overcome many challenges in her life, like addition. After getting some help from a good friend, running is her new passion and has been for many years. She joins us to share some o…
E52: Gary Sines, 2024 Columbus Chipotle Strava Segment Winner
Gary Sines is this year's Columbus Chipotle Strava Segment winner. He ran the short segment of Lane Avenue more than 500 times and secured himself 52 free entrees. He is an experienced runner and oft…
E51: Karl Meltzer, The Speedgoat
No one has won more 100 mile races than Karl Meltzer. He is a legend in trail and ultra running and it was an honor to pick his brain about some of the weather he has experienced in his many years of…
E50: Howie Stern: The ultrarunner behind the camera lens
If you follow the sport of trail or ultrarunning then you have seen his photos. I am honored to have Howie Stern join me on the fiftieth episode of Weathering The Run. Howie has a long history of run…
Episode 49: Darin Dunham; Pilot, Ultrarunner, & Hellgate Weather Expert
It is always a treat when I get a recommendation to have a special guest on Weather The Run podcast. This guest, Darin Dunham, did not disappoint. He gives a weather briefing to all the Hellgate 100k…
E48: Finn Melanson, Singletrack Podcast: 2025 outlook for trail and ultrarunning
What better way to start the new year of 2025 than with someone who has the pulse on the trail and ultrarunning scene. Finn Melanson from the Singletrack Podcast shared some of his time to talk about…
E47: Kristian Mines, Race Volunteer Extraordinaire
I have never met anyone who volunteers at more running events and races that Kristian Mines. She volunteers at dozens of races across the county each year. You cannot miss her infectious energy and e…
Episode 46: Rachel Papay, A HOT (Jhot?) Javelina Jundred
This year's Javelina Jundred 100 mile race was one of the hottest on record, with the temperature reaching the triple digits. It is a race I have wanted to try for a while. I love the format at the v…