#20 | Katie O'Connor | Running Coach and Ultra Runner
Katie's joy will make you have a good day. Listen in as we discuss her running journey and her training for a 200 miler.

Katie's joy will make you have a good day. Listen in as we discuss her running journey and her training for a 200 miler.
Buckle up for our longest episode yet – fitting, given our guest! Jared has tackled multiple journey runs and even completed a TransCon run. Tune in as we explore the thrills, joys, and terrors of journey running. From the highs of the open road to the challenges faced along the way, this episode is a wild ride you won't want to miss! #CussRunningPodcast #JourneyRunning #TransConRun #UltraRunning #RunningAdventures #JaredsJourney #LongDistanceRunning Hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the ...
CUSS Running Co-Founder, Elaine, joins us to tell her running story and answers listener questions with me.
Kevin & I talked about his journey into the world of ultra running and what drives us to push ourselves.
If you want to listen to a running podcast where we go on a whole tangent about Kurt Vonnegut, this is the episode for you! Chad is the founder of Hard Prairie. We discuss imposter syndrome and why the Illinois running community is so special.
Amy is an accomplished ultra runner with an amazing sense of humor and giving spirit. Listen in to hear how she ended up pacing a stranger and other favorite race memories
Happily Running's Race Directors chime in on how they built an incredible community of running, the impact of seeing others accomplish their goals and why races directed by ultra runners are the best.
Paul and I chat about his long history with running, trail running and ultra running. We also dive into why journey runs are the best!
Tune in as Tahnee and I discuss the fun of adventure running in the city through all seasons.
Christy started and runs one of the best running clubs in Chicago. We talk about how she's kept the club going for over a decade and what running brings to our lives.
I had a blast chatting with Rory and Dan McCaslin, leaders of Vagabond Endurance, about all things trail & ultra running and their journey as race directors.
Coree and I chat about his ultra running journey and what supporting diversity & inclusion in the sport really means.
Listen as Zobel and I chat about their running journey from 5k to marathon to 50k and beyond. Get their take about taking up space in the running world. Learn about the ultrarunning scene in New York and the rad races they have there.
Patti and I discuss her relationship with running and how she became a DEI leader in the trail and ultra running community. Prepare to be inspired!
Tune in as Leia and I discuss race directing, taking up space in the world and the policies we are happy to see more of in ultra running.
Tune in to hear Grace and I discuss running as an act of protest. You'll laugh, you'll cry or at least I did.
Learn how Katy creates whimsy when running trails and about the trail running scene in Ohio!
Nimbe has run multiple marathons and participated in several triathlons. Learn how she keeps herself motivated to train and her tips on overcoming anxiety to participate in group runs.
Sandy has run 29 road marathons and maintained a run streak for 5 years. She's managed all of this while being an amazing mom and a kind person, always looking for ways to give back. Learn how her relationship with running has changed from when she started in the 4th grade to now. TW: Child Loss
Crystal Irwin is an accomplished athlete winning events ranging from crossfit competitions, to trail races and now paddling. Learn about her journey and what keeps her motivated to pursue suffering.
What is Cuss Running and why did they make a podcast.