Episode 43: Interview with Garrett Murgatroyd
Garret joins me to discuss trail running in Oregon and his recent success at Blood, Sweat and Beers 50k. He is a fast runner with plans for a 100 miler in the near future.

Garret joins me to discuss trail running in Oregon and his recent success at Blood, Sweat and Beers 50k. He is a fast runner with plans for a 100 miler in the near future.
Hells Hills race recap, my YouTube channel launch, and fear management in night runs.
Great interview with Jarmal Richard. We discuss ultra running in Australia, and his new film “Run the Otways” which will be released in mid April.
Review two great Hoka road shoes, review key shoe terminology, and talk about Barkley snub to Ultra youtuber.
Discuss J&J, Goggins 4/4/48, science of butt crack chafing, and new gym additions.
Race recap of Rocky Raccoon 100 and update on my fitness and future race plans.
Reflecting on my experience at this month’s Bandera 100K and being a fan of Hoka Project Carbon X2 event.
I review the 2021 Texas schedule by merging Tejas Trails and Trail Racing Over Texas schedules so that it is easy to plan your year of racing.
Update on my fitness, visit to Podiatrist, and listen to me sweep the trails at Mosiac Trail run to find my sister and nephew running 13.1 miles
Race recap of Jalapeño 100 miler in Cat Springs, Texas
Race recap of Cactus Rose trail race in Bandera,Texas.
Discuss Brazos Bend 100 update, new race “The Trailway”, and how to use the Pulse Oximeter function on Garmin watches.
Introduction to the sport of rucking, and explain the different gps satellite settings on a Garmin watch.
Compare Hoka Clifton 7 vs 6 , Introduce the history of Hoka One One , and discuss the new Cactus Rose 150 miler in Bandera, Texas.
Merged the new race schedules from Tejas Trails & Trail Racing over Texas, and then discussed the risks and styles of the races to improve your racing schedule.
Joined by Arkansas Ultra Running couple Sam and Irma for a group chat about trail running in Arkansas.
Discuss recent Telluride 100 MTB race, and preparation for Javelina 100, Brazos Bend 50, and Rocky Raccoon 100.
Virtual run August 1-9 benefiting ultra runner Tommy Rivers Puzey in his treatment of Primary Pulmonary NK T-cell cancer. Join @ runnersignup.com/coachben. #Runwithrivs
Stephen joins me to talk about his upcoming races at the Georgia Jewel 100 miler, and No Business 100 miler, his recent training, and the Georgia trail running scene.
New Jalapeño 100 coming in November to South Texas, discuss the secrets of Tarahumara runners in Mexico, and the Garmin outage.
Review Altra Olympus 4 vs. Olympus 3.5 , and discuss the cancellation of Habanero 100.
Discuss heat management, mental strength, Altra Olympus 4, nutrition, clothing, and anti chafing hacks.
In this episode I talk about running through airports which can be a demanding workout. Today’s demanding run was done wearing a medical mask.
In this episode we talk about cycling and the great benefits it provides to runners. We discuss how to adjust your bike and training plans to benefit your running. I interview Oliver Atkin which is a very experienced cyclist in the UK and bring back the Ultra Trucker Sam Elkins to talk about cycling.
In this episode I update you on my training and race plans for the rest of the year.
Review my win at Jackalope Jam 48 hr Ruck race and preview the Olympic marathon trials. I will select my men and women picks to win this Saturday.
Jackalope Jam 48hr Ruck race update, Diet wars, 20 nutrition myths of 2020, and my updated race schedule.
Discuss upcoming Jackalope Jam 48 hr Ruck race, and Bandera 100k race recap
Bandera 100k update, Jaybird Tarah Pro Ear buds technical review, Garmin Strength app, and Altra shoe tip
Discuss Ryan Hall’s amazing training block in a effort to pace his wife, Bandera 100k updates, best running podcasts, and the meaning of “competition”.