Florida Trail Runners Podcast

Our mission is to represent and promote trail and ultra running here in the state of Florida! Explore the state, talk to the people, learn the history!

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This year, Annika Buser won the ASUN Conference Championship in the 3,000m Steeplechase with a personal-best time of 10:25.80. The victory capped off an outstanding outdoor track season as she competes for UNF!

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On the chat, we’ve got Ashlyn Poulin, a race walker for Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Ashlyn is coming off an incredible performance at the NAIA Outdoor National Championships, where she was the runner-up finish in the 5,000 meter Race Walk!

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On the chat we’ve got Tyler Mastello fresh off an incredible performance at the Keys 100! Tyler crossed the finish line with a time of 28:11:58, a massive jump forward from his 34:49:00 finish at the Tampa Bay 100 Mile.

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In this episode, we’re diving into John Baughman’s Big Scrub 150 Mile. Recently, John was on the chat as part of Jeff Iosa’s crew… and now he’s got it done! Joining us on the chat is his crew chief Kris Mehlring, Mark Gillman, and Race Director Joe Miller.

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On the chat! Rylee Blade recently took the meet record in her debut for the 10,000m at the ACC Championships with a time of 32:35.72 and she also recently set the new program record in the women's 5,000m with a time of 15:29.45 for Florida State University
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This year, Carl came out to the Tick and took first place with a time of 12:06:48 on the 57 1/2 Mile course. We talk about his background, his races, and a whole new perspective of racing that Carl has learned from an attempt at the Skunk Ape 50 Mile leading into his Tick 57.5!

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Stories from the Skunk Ape 100 Mile and Stories from the Skunk Ape 50 Mile! From course records, first time at the distance, to coming back for redemption these guys crushed it!

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In this episode, we sit down with Quentin Berghmans who recently finished his first 100 Miler at the Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run. He’s a former Belgian Special Forces operator, bodybuilder, coach, entrepreneur, and ultra runner for a conversation that goes way beyond fitness

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On the chat with Jordon Englund as we sit down and dive into his incredible running resume—from the PTC, Space Pirate, Skunk Ape, his Across Florida 200 Virtual, his Double Across Florida, and most recently, his self-created Sarasota 200 Mile! + a big FKT attempt on his radar.

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In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Rearden, an ultrarunner whose journey started on the trails of Alabama and has quickly evolved into tackling some of the toughest trail races in the Southeast and Florida!

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On the chat is Jeff Iosa as he takes us through his incredible journey at the Big Scrub 150. Also joining the conversation is John Baughman, who played a crucial role behind the scenes as part of Jeff’s crew. Together, they dive into the experience from every angle!

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In this episode, we head back to Tallahassee for the World Athletics World Cross Country Championships. Joining the conversation is Jack Anstey, who represented Australia in the Gold Medal winning Mixed Relay event alongside Ollie Hoare, Linden Hall, and Jessica Hull.

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On this episode, we jump into the All Day at Holloway 50k put on by RunFluent Events. On the chat, we've got Justin Kaufmann who won the 50k with a time of 3:57:35 and Jason Todd who placed 7th Overall with a time of 5:33:50! Even I had a blast running the 10k too!

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On this episode, we catch up with Jon Reid after completing the Big Scrub 150. Joining the conversation is Joe Miller, Race Director of Combat Racing. In this episode, Jon walks us through his journey from prep to execution, the long miles, the mental battles, the role of family!

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Episode 118 of the Florida Trail Runners Podcast takes us back to the trails with stories from the Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k! Joining the chat is overall winner Sean Pamer, who only took first place and joined by Jeff Torres and Kyle Slone as they break down how their races unfolded!

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Episode 117 of the Florida Trail Runners Podcast, and for this one, we’re stepping off the trail and onto the track with Jenoah McKiver as he makes his professional debut with the 600m at the legendary Millrose Games. Big Ten Champ, NCAA All-American, World Gold and Silver!

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Anyway, I had an awesome time at the Olympic Marathon Trials today. So many amazing performances on both the men and women’s side! Great to see everyone again.

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As a Race Director myself, you always look up to someone. It was a great honor to chat with Dave McGillivray at the Olympic Trials. The Boston Marathon is an event people dream about, it’s always a model to aspire too.

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Sara Hall says never say never on going for another Olympic Marathon Trials 👀 What’s next for Sara Hall?