Billy Yang Podcast

My guest on this episode is talented runner and thru hiker Joe McConaughy: a multi-FKT (Fastest Known Time) holder of many prominent routes such as the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, John Muir Trail and most recently a film has been produced about his 2021 800-mile Arizona Trail produced by Pilot Field called "Racing Arizona" : https://youtu.be/VOPRcISQ6Fw In today's conversation, Joe shares his stories about his adventures including tackling the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail for his first FKT on a long established trail, racing and winning the Cocodona 250 mile race, dreams of running the Western States 100, what it's like to have his friends document the experiences and much, much more. + Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/lfunX75lQZs + The Run For Colin https://youtu.be/MoaMlE3WDTs + Appalachian Trail FKT https://youtu.be/fCy7ASKYLto + Joe's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thestring.bean/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2022

My guest on this episode is Hilary Matheson, a very talented female creative in the sport of trail and ultrarunning as well as an accomplished ultrarunner in her own right .She also just happens to be my girlfriend and adventure partner. In today's conversation, we talk about her start in the creative space from her typical 9-5 corporate life, how she wants to impact and influence more women to do the same, some of early health issues and how that helped shape her perspective on her life and the story of how we met. We also chat with first-time race director and professional athlete Tim Tollefson on the heels of his first event at the Mammoth Trail Fest. Joined by my partner Hilary Matheson, we asked him what it was like putting on an event of this scale for the first time in Mammoth Lakes, how it served as a salve for a disappointing 2022 summer run season, what we have to look forward to in 2023 and much more. + Watch on YouTube (Tim) https://youtu.be/alpOkeNl3A4 + Watch on YouTube (Hilary) https://youtu.be/ds7LiA9sODU + Hilary's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/hilaryann + Hilary's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehilaryann/ + Mammoth Trail Fest https://www.mammothtrailfest.com/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2022

My guest on this episode is Jeff Browning, one of the most durable and successful male athletes in American ultrarunning. In this conversation, we discussed some of the keys to his longevity, race stories from Hardrock, HURT 100, UTMB among others and how a change in diet to one of a more paleo/keto/OFM one helped with race recovery and much, much more. Jeff ended up running a 26:17:43 at this year's Hardrock 100, good for 5th place overall at 50 years of age. + Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/WplxT3r-bLk + Keepin' It Tactical https://youtu.be/__1B4zr2BE8 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2022

My guest on this episode is Hayden Hawks, one of the greatest talents in the sport of American ultrarunning. Today, we explore a myriad of topics including his competitive mindset, his professional approach to ultrarunning, what it was like competing against the likes of Jim Walmsley and Zach Miller, how ball sports athletes influenced his own approach as an endurance athlete, stories about his faith and how it shaped him into who he is today, what it will take to win Western States and much, much more. He was an absolute pleasure to talk to and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it! + Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/1ddX2bfcx3k + Miller vs. Hawks https://youtu.be/7DCR03UDggA + Hayden Hawks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hawks_hayden/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2022

Canada's Jazmine Lowther has been taking 2022 by storm in 2022 with her podium finish at Chuckanut 50K and most recently, her course record win at the Canyons by UTMB 100K. Today, I sat down with her to talk about her emerging ultrarunning career, her goals in the sport, the mindset of an elite athlete and much more. We also welcomed back Jamil Coury to talk all things livestream including Aravaipa's recent Cocodona 250 race and the future of where broadcasts can go in this sport. + Canyons By UTMB: https://youtu.be/-N5ByUkj3Kw + Justin Grunewald's Finish At Black Canyon 100K: https://youtu.be/7C1GvvXdYV0 + Stephen Park's DFL Cocodona 250 Finish: https://youtu.be/VAj4oeYtI_0?t=21296 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2022

My guest today Michael Wardian has long been on my list of athletes I've wanted to converse with because he very well might be the new Most Interesting Man In The World. Beyond his running resume and achievements - of which there are many including running 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days (all under 3 hours), being the last man standing at the Quarantine Backyard Ultra during the Covid shutdowns (260+ miles in over 63 hours) and multiple world records...he also manages to carry a full-time job, a wife, 2 sons and multiple different hobbies and passions outside of endurance sports. Today, we attempt to unpack as much of it that we can, find out how he recovers so quick, how to get out of low moments during races, who he enjoys competing against and what's exactly in store for what may be his biggest endurance feat yet: running across America this May 1st from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean in a project called "Running Home". All to raise money for clean water projects to underdeveloped countries. + To Donate: https://bit.ly/3Mqx00W + YouTube Interview: https://youtu.be/aQu__82yDdg + Quarantine Backyard Ultra: https://youtu.be/loGR3Rh6fRE + Cooper Kupp: https://youtu.be/2I3CHKBcJbw + Sean McVay's Photographic Memory: https://youtu.be/IjlfQBQk_kg ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2022

On his 30th birthday, Dean Karnazes decided to walk out of his birthday celebration to run 30 miles on a whim in search of adventure and renewed purpose. Today on the podcast, we talk about the book that initially put Dean on the map "Ultramarathon Man: Confessions Of An All-Night Runner" and his excellent follow up "A Runner's High: My Life In Motion" which draws the curtains back a bit on what it takes to pursue your passion, some of its pitfalls, thoughts on aging/relevancy, the importance of mentorship and much more. + Becoming A Marathoner: https://youtu.be/xbaJY15Wodo + Ultramarathon Man the film: https://youtu.be/bpjRFkqTIkY + A Runner's High the book: https://amzn.to/3uNKH3s ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2022

First episode of 2022 and we welcome back repeat guests and fan favorites Sally McRae and Jason Koop to answer YOUR questions via a live YouTube broadcast (originally aired January 11, 2022). We cover a wide range of topics including sleep, heat training, training for races at altitude, mental toughness, long runs and much, much more! + Our Conversation on YouTube + Jason Koop's Training Essentials for Ultrarunning Book + Sally McRae's Training App ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2022

In this episode, I sat down with ultra endurance athlete Timothy Olson for a conversation about his record setting run on the famed Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We unpacked all that went into his 51 days along the 2,653 mile route (averaging 51+ miles a day!) that runs from the southern terminus of the Mexican border to the Canadian border traversing vast terrain from the desert to alpine mountains. We talk through various challenges including rerouting from fires, missed water drops, animal encounters and some injuries that cropped up. We also break down the positive including the support from his family/friends/fans, moving through beautiful topography and much more. + Our Conversation on YouTube + Timothy Olson's Website + The Unknown (Timothy's 2016 Hardrock 100) ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2021

In this episode, I sat down with ultra athlete Zach Miller talking running and racing, coming back from injury and some of his overall life philosophy. The conversation picks up where we last saw Zach in his film as a caretaker at Barr Camp to a now, a life on the road in his converted bus traveling through North America. We cover our summer at Hardrock, uncertainty around coming back from his injury, the pros and cons of social media, the recent passing of his grandmother and her legacy and much more. + Our Conversation on YouTube + ZACH: In Relentless Pursuit Of His Best + Zach Miller on Strava + All Gas No Brakes + Zach's Conestoga Race Report + But What If It's Good? ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2021

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Katie Asmuth, an emerging ultramarathoner from Southern California who turned many heads by finishing 5th at the 2021 Western States Endurance Run in a historic year for women. We talk through her running journey, how running plays a part in her life as a mom and nurse practitioner and much more. I also had a conversation with Dylan Bowman and Corrine Malcolm, a few days removed from broadcasting the very first livestream for the 2021 Western States Endurance Run. + Our Conversation on YouTube + Katie Asmuth on Instagram + Western States Livefeed: Part One, Part Two, Part Three ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2021

Dr. Andy Pasternak is a family physician with a background in epidemiology and infectious disease and is also the newest medical director of the Western States Endurance Run. In today's episode, we go over the latest CDC findings regarding outdoor and surface transmission of Covid-19, the latest on vaccine efficacy and potential harm, the future of outdoor events...and much more. + Bill Maher: Give It To Me Straight, Doc + Dr. Andy Pasternak on Twitter + Monica Gandhi on Twitter ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2021

Excited to bring on Brendan Leonard of "Semi-Rad" fame on the podcast to talk about a variety of noteworthy topics today. If you aren't familiar with his work, start with his now viral 2018 film he made for REI called "How To Run 100 Miles". We chat about that, his journey into becoming a writer, his blue-collared approach to the creative process, some darker patches of his life that involved alcohol and even a jail stint, what it was like to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks...and much more. + How To Run 100 Miles + I Hate Running and You Can Too + How Rainbow Cake Sprinkles Are Made ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2021

US Forest Firefighter Jerry Garcia's path to becoming an ultrarunner was an improbable one. From growing up around gangs and violence in Los Angeles, finding trouble in the Navy and then getting mixed up in drugs and alcohol - even ending up homeless on the streets - it was hard to imagine a future around a healthy lifestyle of clean living and running. In today's episode with Hoka Ambassador and firefighter, we cover his incredible journey to becoming the athlete he is today, his tireless work battling blazes in the wilderness, overcoming drug addiction and so much more! ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2021

Honored to have Judge Craig Mitchell (39:20) and filmmaker Gabi Hayes (1:17:11) on to discuss the documentary "Skid Row Marathon" and the Skid Row Running Club which was founded by the judge to help recovering homeless addicts find their way back to society. Also spoke with Anton Krupicka (3:20) again about his double crossing of the illustrious Grand Canyon. Also caught up on his life, talked Western States, future run plans and other various topics. + Skid Row Running Club http://www.skidrowrunningclub.com/ + Skid Row Running Club Facebook https://bit.ly/3r0JCQI + Skid Row Marathon https://skidrowmarathon.com/ + Unbreakable https://bit.ly/2NL92nb ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2021

It was a blast going LIVE on YouTube with athlete coaches Sally McRae and Jason Koop. In an effort to kick off 2021 the right way, we answered your questions ranging from strength training, 100K race tactics, when one should hire a coach, sleep training for a 250 mile race...and much more! + YouTube LIVE https://youtu.be/Bp7PRxXa6zY + Sally McRae https://sallymcrae.com/ + Jason Koop https://jasonkoop.com/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2021

Our guest Jacob Puzey has been the face and voice for his brother Tommy Rivers Puzey as he continues his fight to survive and beat cancer (Primary Pulmonary N/K T-cell Lymphoma). In today's podcast, we talk about his latest condition, how the family is coping but of course cover Jake's journey as well, including some really great insight and stories about his father Kim Puzey, running a 120 mile stage race with Tommy, leaving an unsuccessful relationship, finding love again and how he's learning to pivot in these challenging times. + Craft x Tommy Rivs Collection https://bit.ly/33SHjpG + GoFundMe For Tommy https://bit.ly/33NJDhR + AJ LeGrand https://ajlegrand.bandcamp.com/ + Peak Run Performance Virtual Races https://bit.ly/3oscrnK + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2020

Had a great conversation with two incredible women. First up, Adidas athlete Corrine Malcolm and I discuss her amazing FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the 171-mile Tahoe Rim Trail traverse. What went right, what went wrong on her magical day. Then a long form conversation with co-founder Helen Russell of Equator Coffees in Marin County, CA. We discuss her entrepreneurial journey, what goes into a cup of coffee, LGBTQ/social issues...and much more! + Equator Coffees https://www.equatorcoffees.com/ + Corrine Malcolm https://www.instagram.com/corrinemalcolm/ + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2020

I am always fascinated by human beings who live life bravely and authentically. Enter Cass Beach who one day decided to forego a "typical" life and pare down her possessions, buy an RV and live life on the road along with her two pets. We dissect how she makes her lifestyle possible and why she decided to go down this path...and much more! + RV Tour https://youtu.be/J8QXKKGRnVA + Tails of Wanderlust Instagram https://bit.ly/33yyG40 + Campendium https://www.campendium.com/ + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2020

Please enjoy my conversation with former Olympian, ultra endurance athlete and coach, Chris Hauth. Today we talked about training during the pandemic, self-curated adventures and getting creative in the outdoors, our respective journeys on iconic routes - Chris on the Tahoe Rim Trail, me on the John Muir Trail, and much more. + 29029 Utah Video https://youtu.be/YY6sT7CyZAA + AIMP Coaching http://www.aimpcoaching.com/ + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2020

Excited to converse with Adidas athlete Sabrina Stanley for the first time! We covered a lot of things in this one including her most recent Nolan's 14 FKT (Fastest Known Time), the double standards of competitiveness for men and women, her passion to be the best in this sport and much more. Also a catch up with good friend and ultra stud Maggie Guterl on crewing for Courtney Dauwalter's latest FKT attempt on the Colorado Trail and what to expect from Big's Backyard Ultra coming up in October. + Sabrina's Nolan's 14 https://youtu.be/8YFB2nTrWuc + Power Couple Coaching https://bit.ly/31pRuRM + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2020

On July 5, 2020 I started my dream of completing the iconic 211 mile John Muir Trail along with my friends Elan Lieber and Gabi Maudiere. What happened over the next 14 days is the topic of discussion on today's podcast: the highs and lows, went we did right, what we did wrong, the surprise at the end and much more. + My gear video https://youtu.be/o6A1BdMEBng + GoFundMe for Tommy Rivers https://bit.ly/2CMS4Qi + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2020

Honored and delighted to finally sit down with ultrarunning legend and trailblazer Krissy Moehl. She ran her first ultramarathon (the Chuckanut 50K) back in 2000 and has been dominating ever since. With wins at high profile races like HURT100, UTMB, Hardrock, Ultra Trail Mt Fuji among many others, she's cemented her name in the pantheon of the greats. But it was also her perspective and diverse work that I was interested in chatting about too so we cover all aspects of the sport, of life and what the future holds. + Krissy's website http://krissymoehl.com/ + Krissy's TEDx Talk https://youtu.be/Y7QaqazOv_A + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2020

(Postponed release by two weeks due to protests) Honored to speak with Canadian and Arcteryx athlete Adam Campbell (38:19). He has been a hugely successful ultrarunner who has suffered some tragic events. One nearly cost him his life when in August of 2016, he fell off a mountain during an FKT attempt. But the biggest tragedy occurred in January of 2020 when he lost his wife Laura "LK" Kosakoski from a ski accident. How does one find the strength and courage to move on? We get into it in our chat. Also, past guest and coach Jason Koop comes on (6:22) to speak and memorialize his friend, noted author and podcaster David Clark. + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j + "In Constant Motion": https://bit.ly/377cEFI + "Eat Sh*t & Die" by David Clark: https://amzn.to/30k6qAM + GoFundMe: https://bit.ly/2MDf5X5 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2020

In the aftermath of the George Floyd/BLM Protests in LA to the subsequent destruction of our family's store since 1984, I offer some brief albeit stream of consciousness thoughts. But mainly gratitude for all the generous support you've shown me and my family. Thank you. GoFundMe Link: https://bit.ly/2BgExPA

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2020

Excited to have on Brogan Graham today (14:55) one of the co-founders of the fitness movement that is the November Project. We talk about a lot including our budding bromance, how the fitness movement went global, Boston Marathon bombings, adjusting life and community in wake of this global pandemic. What a fun chat! I also brought on my good friend Elan Lieber (3:52) to talk about the GoFundMe he established for his former employees at Yali's (100% proceeds will go to them). + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j + "Showing Up": https://bit.ly/2VKQRyl + Window Seat - Atlanta: https://bit.ly/2KlddB6 + Yali's GoFundMe: https://bit.ly/2RRCg2X ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2020

Coach, Speaker, Ultrastud and good friend Jimmy Dean Freeman (20:30) finally joins me on the pod to discuss how he's coping with the pandemic, how to maintain positive thinking, some 100-mile war stories...and that time he was instrumental in me going on a dating show? Also, we have Western States Race Director Craig Thornley (6:39) preceding the conversation to talk about the recent cancellation for just the second time in the race's history. + From Squaw to Auburn: https://bit.ly/3azIziW + Soil and Oak: https://bit.ly/3bS60Ez + Quarantine Backyard Ultra: https://bit.ly/2w7Pn8y ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2020

Past guest Justin Grunewald put on his doctor hat for an update on Covid-19 and its affect on the medical front (7:06). Then a long form conversation with Ultrarunner Podcast host Eric Schranz (22:47) to do a deep dive on ultrarunning, Western States, elite women's influence on the younger generation...and much more! + Gunhild's WS Finish: https://bit.ly/2J8OtLG + Ladia/Sunny at Broken Arrow: https://bit.ly/2J9iU4q + Rainn Wilson + Billie Eilish: https://bit.ly/2JjyYRv ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2020

Brought on several guests (remotely) to chat running and Covid-19. First a conversation with Italy resident Christine Godfrey, race organizer for Sciacce Trail racing (6:14) for a "boots on the ground" report of the country. Then a conversation with elite runner Corrine Malcolm (23:36) about her excellent article posted on iRunFar about the Coronavirus. And finally, my chat with Pioneer Spirit 50-Mile champion Tim Tollefson (47:19) about his win and race mindset. + Corrine's iRunFar Covid-19 article: https://bit.ly/33nFUpR + Prana Lens: https://www.pranalens.com/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2020

In lieu of the global news events in the last 24 hours surrounding the Covid-19 aka the Coronavirus, we invited Coach Jason Koop alongside Mario Fraioli for our weekly show to talk about the virus and the impact it's having on running and sporting events around the world. The Weekly Rundown is typically a Patreon exclusive podcast for the supporters of Mario Fraioli and myself. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2020

The Weekly Rundown is a Patreon exclusive podcast for our supporters and on our latest episode, Mario Fraioli and I break down the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials field - both the men and women, who the favorites/darkhorses are and our - really *my* - picks to make the top-3 Americans to punch their tickets to the Toyko Olympics. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2020

From Hawaii, I sat down with Justin Grunewald and Amanda Basham for a long form conversation about life, love and hope. We get into many topics both big and small, in particular what life has been like after the passing of his wife Gabe Grunewald, both of their FKT runs on the Kalalau Trail and much more. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2020

My thoughts on the sudden passing of a great LA sports icon & hero in Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter, Gianna Bryant. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2020

First show of 2020! I launch into a state of the show and plans for the first part of the New Year before I bring on ultrarunners Mario Mendoza and Courtney Dauwalter via phone. We chat about Mario's recent 50K treadmill record effort and what he was running for. And then we check in on 2019 Ultrarunner of the Year Courtney Dauwalter to reflect on the past year and what she's looking forward to in 2020. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2020

The Weekly Rundown is typically a Patreon exclusive podcast for your our supporters and on our latest episode, Mario Fraioli and I recap performances of the year from 2019, what we learned from our brief social media detox, Jim Walmsley's incredible past few weeks of training, our plans for 2020 and much more! ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 1 January 2020

Had the honor of speaking with genocide survivor Gilbert Tuhabonye as he recounts his story of growing up in Burundi, Africa during tribal warfare between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. We also touch upon his recovery, running and much more. Thanks to The Loop Running Supply for hosting! :: Podcast Video https://youtu.be/uu39mpEMAqM :: Gilbert's TEDx talk https://youtu.be/kie6ArWL8Ug :: "This Truth in my Heart" https://amzn.to/36iT7jN ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2019

We're back! And this time, we chat once again with YOU on my second ever "call out" show. I catch you guys up on what's been going on the past few weeks, juggling personal content vs work content and much much more. :: Podcast Video https://youtu.be/xFjg_JfIPNQ :: Live Podcast w/ Gilbert Tuhabonye https://bit.ly/2DGezmJ :: Strava: Becoming a Marathoner https://youtu.be/xbaJY15Wodo :: Kirk vs. Gorn https://youtu.be/4SK0cUNMnMM :: The Godfather: Missed Punch https://youtu.be/0gxZXH9iAYQ :: Lake Sonoma 50 http://www.lakesonoma50.com/index.html ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2019

What's it like to run 200+ miles while climbing over 80,000 feet in the mountains of Italy? We find out as I sat down with ultra running coach and endurance athlete Jason Koop for an in depth conversation about the brutal and beautiful Tor de Geants in the Aosta Valley of Italy. We also talk doping and Alberto Salazar/Nike Oregon Project, who he'd put on his Mount Rushmore of ultrarunning and much much more. :: Our Video Conversation https://youtu.be/pQbYC1lfwHw :: Training Essentials for Ultrarunning https://amzn.to/325dWh5 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2019

Lucy Bartholomew is a 23-year old ultrarunning phenom out of Australia who started her journey when she was just 16-years of age. In our conversation we talk about her rise in the ranks of ultramarathons, her wanderlust spirit, how she manages to avoid overtraining and overracing...and much more! :: Our Video Conversation https://bit.ly/2mnuNf8 :: Man Punches Kangaroo https://bit.ly/2g2RD7H :: Lucy and the Western States 100 https://bit.ly/2mntxIT :: A Day in the Mountains https://bit.ly/2kQFFl6 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2019

"The Weekly Rundown" is typically a Patreon only podcast for supporters, but on the heels of one of the biggest ultra race that is UTMB, my co-host Mario Fraioli and I brought on Jason Koop to dissect what went right and wrong in the race for US competitors, both on the men and women's side, the very impressive live media coverage and much more. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2019

"The Weekly Rundown" is typically a Patreon only podcast for supporters, but being that we are on the eve of one of the biggest ultra race that is UTMB, we brought on two very special guests in Corrine Malcolm and Dylan Bowman to break down the elite field, both on the men and women's side. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2019

Rich Roll is the host of the popular "The Rich Roll Podcast", the bestselling author of his personal memoir "Finding Ultra", a plant-based wellness advocate/athlete and much more. Today we sit down to discuss his podcast/endurance journey and to promote his upcoming live event. :: Tickets for the Sept. 27th Live Event https://bit.ly/2KxMClk :: Woolsey Fire https://youtu.be/hWyeJg-sQdY :: RRP w/ David Goggins https://youtu.be/bIacYjZHcs4 :: RRP w/ Kilian Jornet https://youtu.be/W3fc5QOWexc :: Kanye's Sunday Service https://youtu.be/BgMbcdp9CVM ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2019

Today, we welcome Justin Grunewald as we share an important conversation about life, loss and love as the husband of the late and great Gabe Grunewald. :: Brave Like Gabe https://bravelikegabe.org/ :: Hope: The Gabe Grunewald Story https://youtu.be/7YGH-uDYC4Y :: Gabe https://youtu.be/fEcKYPMaPus :: The National's dedication to Gabe https://youtu.be/F0YAjgI-JB4 :: "City Slickers" The One Thing https://youtu.be/PunAKEccqyU :: Stuart Scott at the ESPYs https://youtu.be/4TdF07xO-eo ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2019

A conversation with 2 elite athletes (Jim Walmsley, Brittany Peterson) and 2 age groupers (Mac McIntosh, Michael Chamoun) recapping their days at the 2019 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Jim Walmsley 14:09:28 (Course Record) Brittany Peterson 17:34:29 (2nd Place Female) Mac McIntosh 25:49:57 Michael Chamoun 23:54:35 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYang Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2019

The story of 2018 Western States 100 featuring athletes Courtney Dauwalter, Corrine Malcolm and Meghan Laws. Follow their stories throughout the day as they face one of the deepest fields ever assembled on one of the most legendary and iconic ultramarathons in the world. Additional Contributors: Magdalena Boulet, Dylan Bowman, John Trent, John Medinger Camera/Mic Assistant: Adam Mahboubi Music By: Rob Riccardo

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2019

Such a pleasure sitting down with Western States President and ultra legends "Tropical" John Medinger and his wife Lisa Henson. A fixture on the American ultrarunning scene since the 80s and 90s, the former Lake Sonoma 50 race directors reflect on ultrarunning past, present and future and what life holds after retirement. Listen in! :: Gunhild's Epic WS Finish https://youtu.be/QqKinAETu8E :: Window Seat Healdsburg 2017 https://youtu.be/Fx3u8q8qZj4?t=229 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2019

Excited to bring on US/World Mountain Running champ and food aficionado Joe Gray to chat all about his sport, future involvement in ultra running, how he discovered the sport of distance and mountain running, pop culture, MMA/boxing, politics, music and much more! :: Joe Gray Mt Washington https://youtu.be/kPNQ27tdRQ8 :: Colorado Window Seat https://youtu.be/zkCdwROWBkk :: Defiant Ones (Trailer) https://youtu.be/wP7b8xaWmG0 :: Joe Gray on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joegeezi/ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2019

On an adventure trip to the Grand Canyon, I had the privilege of sitting down with noted hunter/ultrarunner Cameron Hanes and elite ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter for a conversation about their Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim adventure in The Canyon (44 miles), about his background in bowhunting and much, much more! :: Lift/Run/Shoot https://youtu.be/vv-yqq2pwOo :: Who We Are https://youtu.be/fL3gCr2Jr0U :: Stand By Me https://youtu.be/Us-TVg40ExM :: Alex Honnold https://youtu.be/R7qSiEKntQA :: The Tribute https://youtu.be/W09-ShZzuh4 ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2019

Today we welcome young rising ultrarunners and recent newlyweds Ellie and Tyler Fox on to the show. If you are unfamiliar with them, a few months ago they decided to eschew a conventional life in favor of life on the road living out of their van and their two pets. :: #VanLife https://bit.ly/2XnMfOu :: Ellie Fox https://www.instagram.com/ellieb.runs/ :: Tyler Fox https://www.instagram.com/shuffling_for_snacks/ :: LEADMAN: The Dave Mackey Story https://youtu.be/D5zti8iBbRI ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2019

We try something new with today's episode with CTS and ultrarunning coach Jason Koop - we involve you by taking your calls and answering your training questions! :: Jason Koop's Rice Balls https://youtu.be/VKDG2_Usc1Q :: Dean Karnazes 50/50 https://bit.ly/2BwBboW :: Seinfeld "Tennis Coach" https://youtu.be/KDRImgMxNQg :: Tim Ferriss and LeBron James https://apple.co/2jYYJYM :: Bill Dooper "The Ultimate Fan" https://youtu.be/OF8ZdwpnTLQ ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2019