Happy New Year! As we step into a new year, I just want to say thank you for being part of the Run the Riot community. I hope 2026 starts with good health, clear goals, and a sense of excitement about what’s ahead. This time of year is full of motivation. New plans. New races. New training cycles. And while that energy is a good thing, it can also get us into trouble if we’re not careful. That’s why the latest Run the Riot Podcast episode is called “The Skill Every Ultrarunner Needs in the…
Episode 183 – Burgers, Blisters, and the Mammoth 200 – With Chad Bruce In this episode of the Run the…
Episode 182 – The OFM Advantage: Fuel Less, Go Farther with Peter Defty In this episode of Run…
Episode 181 – Stacking 200s! Andrea Moore on Racing Multiple 200+ Mile Races Back-to-Back In this episode of Run the…
Hey Reader! Ever feel stuck? Not just in training — but in life. Like you’ve let things slide for too long, and now the mountain looks too big to climb. Let me tell you about Phil Klinkner — a Run the Riot athlete who found himself at 235 pounds, drinking daily, walking through life with zero direction. Then one morning during deer season, sitting up in bed, he said: “I’m going to change my life today.” That was it. Not a diet plan.Not a detailed training schedule.Just a decision. From that…
EP180 – Chris Ange – Swamps, Spiders, and Sweat In this episode of Run the Riot, we sit down with…
EP179 – Phil Klinkner – They Used to Call Him “Fatty” — He Just Ran 100 Miles In this episode…
EP178 -The Wolf Runs Far: Jackson Wolf on Badwater, 200-Milers, and Building Mental Strength This week on the Run the…
EP177 – Cam Ridley: Building Strength and Heart for the Long Run In this episode of Run the Riot, we…
Hey friends, Let’s be real for a minute—running outside in the heat, wind, or rain makes you tougher. The unpredictability of the elements sharpens both your body and your mindset. There’s no climate control. No “pause” button. You learn to adapt. You build grit. But let’s not act like the treadmill’s soft. There’s a different kind of strength required when you’re staring at the same wall or window for miles. No breeze, no change of scenery—just the hum of the belt and your own voice…