Nice Guys Don’t Always Finish Last..but Sometimes Not at All
Brian recounts the final 20 miles of his 2006 race.

Brian recounts the final 20 miles of his 2006 race.
In part 2 of the Western States 2006 series, Brian tells about the week leading up to the race and then goes on to describe the race day through 80 miles.
In honor of Western States weekend, here’s part 1 of a 3 part series about my 2006 Western States experience.
Brian touches on the current events and then begins to tell the story of his 2006 Western States race.
Brian gives a rundown of his Montrail sponsorship and the highlights of his breakout year.
Brian gives a brief rundown of his past athletic history.
Brian wonders aloud about reopening, vaccines, and the state of the Teanaway Country 100.
Brian tells the story of a late night drive back to Seattle after seeing PJ in ‘Portland’.
Brian recounts his 2nd running off the Cascade Crest 100.
Brian describes how, in trying to be a good dad, he ends up with no hair.
The back half of the Michael Sanders interview.
Finally, Brian sits down with Michael Sanders (virtually, of course) to talk running stories from 2007-2008. The Alabama Hamma’ doesn’t disappoint.
Brian describes his time working alongside Hal Koerner, throwing in a couple race stories as well.
Brian shares some of his favorite stories about his former co-worker, Jeff Dean.
Brian reads aloud just a bit of his writing.
Brian shares a tale about the day he worked as a runner for Pearl Jam.
Brian tells the story of his first 100 mile run.
In this episode, Brian discusses his broken foot in the Enchantments.
Brian and Jack tell the story of their epic Christmas tree hunt in 2019.
Brian wonders aloud how and when to make a decision about the fate of the 2020 TC100.
From the car, Brian recounts an epic late-season attempt on the Wonderland Trail.
Brian tells a few stories about Seattle’s most prolific, large-handed thief.
Brian chronicles some fond memories of fitting some special people over the years.
Brian tells the story of nearly missing the start of the race and still going on to win the race.
Brian describes the journey through his first 50 mile trail race.
Brian talks about what he’s doing to make the most of viral lockdown.
Andrea sits in to talk virtual runs and life during COVID-19 lockdown. Brian tells a bonus story about a little time saving trick he learned in his early days.
In this episode, Brian gives a brief recap of the week and then goes on to tell a Pearl Ham story you’ll just have to hear to believe.
Brian recollects the weekend a runner went missing on Cougar Mountain.
Brian discusses some of his more memorable mid-run wildlife encounters.