"I felt like it was my dharma and my karma to figure all of this out and put it into music." Merrell Fankhauser is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, who wrote Wipe Out and was most active in the 1960s and 1970s with bands including the Impacts, Merrell & the Exiles, HMS Bounty, Fankhauser-Cassidy Band, and Mu. Luis sits down again with Merrell and discusses the lost continent of Mu, aliens, history of his music, and great music stories. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the...
Aug 29, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 122
"My mission statement is to get more people moving." David Kilgore is a distance runner who lives in the Bronx. David is sponsored by ON. He discusses the first time he met Luis, some running stories, how to get a sponsorship and general life happenings. Zachary Friedley is an adaptive athlete who is also sponsored by ON. Zachary talks about the amazing experience from the Born To Adapt event and fun and exciting stuff he has coming up. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Communi...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 121
"I'm trying to be present in this moment and be in this moment and allow myself to just decompress a little bit and enjoy it. It's so great to be back in the mountains again." Ian Golden is the founder of the Trails Collective and runs the Finger Lakes Running Company. Ian paced Luis to his Hurt 100 win. Recorded up at Western States, Ian discusses being an event director, marking race courses, and wild animal encounters. Special guests include David Kilgore and Morgan Elliott. Support Road Dog ...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 120
"If I can figure out how to highlight amazing people and link those with causes and start having long term impact, that's a road I want to travel down." Rob Decou is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Lux Virtual. He is also a ultra-endurance athlete. Rob details his grueling and rewarding experience of completing the Uberman Ultra, Everesting Gibraltar Challenge, travelling to the Copper Canyons with a small child, Across the Olympic National Park Hike/run Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. ...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 119
"Hey, I can still live the life that I love and I just have to do it in a sightly different way." Ian Mackay is a World Record holder quadriplegic athlete with enduring spirit. Ian chats about his non profit Ian's Ride and the group ride he puts on each yaer. Hear how Ian broke the World Record for greatest distance covered in 24 hours by a motorized wheelchair, his mentoring, and other amazing stories. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddo...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 118
"It's lots of nuts actually. Pounds of nuts. I probably had one pound of nuts a day." Joe McConaughy is a professional trail runner sponsored by Brooks. Hear Joe talk about his high school track career, the current state of trial running, winning the Cocodona 250, the PCT FKT, the Long Trail, AT unsupported FKT, and the types of runners he likes to coach. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 117
"I was dead set on winning the 2006 race almost because I didn't want to embarrass or disappoint Jurek." Brian Morrison is the operating partner for Fleet Feet Seattle. Brian describes how a running shoe should fit, his run camps, how he got into running, how Scott Jurek trained him for the 2006 Western States endurance run and his retelling of how he won Western States but got disqualified just feet from the finish line. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 116
"So I came here with the idea to help. To find people who shared my values of wanting to protect the environment and to respect the indigenous peoples, the native peoples that live there." Randall Gingrich is an environmental and geological engineer who founded Tierra Natavia. Randall lives down in Chihuahua and advocates for the Busureliami which is a cultural education program for Tarahumara children and youth. Randall also discusses tourists, gear and traditional Tarahumara running. Luis is j...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 115
"It's just a matter of knowing my body and how much pain I can tolerate for a giving activity." Sam Reynoso deals with an autoimmune disease and still manages to get out there and compete in OCR and trail running. Hear Sam's extraordinary story of how he turned his life around from pain killers to exercise. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. Allwedoisrun.com China Pe...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 114
"As soon as it got dark I ate shit a couple of times and then I kind of death marched it into the end. I think I finished 4th or 5th place." Patrick Sweeney runs us through his childhood, how he got into running, his minimalist lifestyle, fundraising efforts, his run across the country and why he likes to be naked. Kara Lubin is the CEO/founder of the 100 Mile Club. The 100 Mile Club presents students with a straightforward challenge: run, jog, or walk 100 Miles over the course of the school yea...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 113
"Years later Quentin Tarantino picked a song out that we recorded called Comanche and it got in Pulp Fiction, the movie." Merrell Fankhauser is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, who wrote Wipe Out and was most active in the 1960s and 1970s with bands including the Impacts, Merrell & the Exiles, HMS Bounty, Fankhauser-Cassidy Band, and Mu. Merrell discusses making music, playing guitar, UFO's, hanging with Willie Nelson and the music industry. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joini...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 112
"The only way we can introduce change is to do things differently." Terry Chiplin is the Director of American Trail Running Association and host of the US Trail Running Conference. Terry lives in Estes Park, Colorado where he coaches and organizes trail running camps for athletes for all ages and ability levels. Hear all about Terry's past and all the exciting things to come for the Trail Conference. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpo...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 111
"We have the Tevis Cup ride and ultimately concluding with the Western States endurance run. The 47 or 48 years of history capsulated right here in a display." Hal Hall is a 30 time finisher and 3 time winner of the Tevis Cup. He is also a founding member of the upcoming Western States Trail Museum. Hear all about the museum and the rich history of the trail. Also Hal describes what it takes to be successful at the Tevis Cup. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https:/...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 110
"I told enough people I was going to finish it just to hold myself accountable. If I had to crawl across the finish line, man I was going to crawl across that damn finish line." Aaron Stacy works for the California Highway Patrol and is a distance runner. Hear about the unique runs he has been on as well as his first 100 mile race at the Rio Del Lago. Aaron is working on a fundraiser called 100 Miles for Wild Souls that provides therapeutic equine youth and family services for foster youth, adop...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
"The knowledge is a 72 year old wins the Tevis Cup and it's all gravy. The truth is your only 72 and it's not all gravy." Potato is a horse rider and breeder. He has rode the Tevis Cup 31 times with 22 finishes and 3 wins. He most recently won it in 2015 at the ripe age of 72. Potato is the author of 2 books titled Ride Like Potato and Truth vs. Knowledge . Luis visits Potato on his ranch and uncovers buckles and stories from the past. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Communit...
May 16, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 108
"We got 5 generations that all stood in this very living room. So that's pretty cool stuff I think." Jim Glines is a former banker from Santa Maria. In this episode Jim gives Luis a history lesson about the Santa Maria area, banking and being an auctioneer. Luis interviews Jim on his old family ranch and hears many amazing stories about Jim, the land they are on and the ins and outs of being at a live auction. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 107
"It's my happy place. I love it! I love it more than anything in the world." Producer Kevin Lyons makes his first appearance at the Born To Run Ultramarathon. Kevin wanders around with his recorder and documents mini conversations with interesting people. Hear from folks like Mickey Cecil, Zach Friedley, Dan Krause, Corinne Kohlen, Tommie Silva, Graham Kelly, Michael Anthony Rose and more. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Su...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 106
"We knew how to set up a course you know. We knew how to go out and mark a trail. We knew how to do that from horses. So when we were given the reigns to take the run and launch it on our own, we called on all our endurance riding friends." Shannon Weil is the author of Strike Along Trot and historian on the Western States Trail. Hear about her endurance horse riding, learn about the history of the Tevis Cup, the history of the Western States 100 Endurance Run, how the run buckle came into exist...
Apr 25, 2022•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 105
"It's more than a race. It's a journey through Costa Rica from coast to coast." Josue Stephens & Gerhard Linner are hosting the Costa Rica 200. Hear how Josue grew up travelling around South America in in a bread truck how Micah True changed his life. Gain some insight into the events that took place in 2015 at Ultra Caballo Blanco. Hear about the 200 mile race/adventure these guys are putting on down in Costa Rica. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.p...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 104
"Hey everybody! Get really familiar with monitoring your urine color on a daily basis." Brian Frank is the owner/founder of Hammer Nutrition based in Whitefish Montana. Brian talks about his childhood, how he developed Hammer products, and the 5 tips you need to hear about fueling, hydration and recovery. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. HAMMER NUTRITION show code:...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 103
"I just couldn't move. I was in a body that was nothingness." Ta'Mara Aarin is a distance runner and coach for trail runners. Hear her advice to runners, how she tackled iconic races and how she delt with a life changing stroke. She details her process of recovery and how she keeps getting up to face each challenge. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. *HAMMER NUTRITIO...
Apr 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 102
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 101
"This isn't our show, it's everyone's show." Kevin Lyons is the producer of the Road Dog Podcast. Kevin is the owner and creative wizard at Yes And Video. Hear how Luis and Kevin met, which episodes have left a lasting impression, their thoughts on guest hosts, and everything that goes into making the Road Dog Podcast happen. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. XOSKIN...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 100
"I didn't want to put out a book that was just like surfacey. I wanted it to really tell the story of our struggle and our internal struggle." Jenny Jurek details her beginnings in the running world and how she met her husband Scott Jurek. She talks about her first impressions of meeting Luis, crewing Scott's attempt on the A.T. with 2 small children in the van, working in the outdoor industry, and writing the book North . Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://ww...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 99
"So I am a huge fan of integration more than anything just because it showcases humanity in its truest form." Vasu Sojitra is a adaptive athlete who has mastered the ninja stick. In this episode, Vasu talks about being a professional in the snow sports world and inclusion and diversity within the sports and brand worlds. Vasu is the first adaptive athlete for The North Face , a founding member for The Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E Initiative , the co-founder of Inclusive Outdoors Project , and a Disabilit...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 98
"At the end of the day we are just another runner on the start line. That's all that really matters." Patrick Pressgrove is an adaptive athlete who is the COO of a nonprofit called Team Catapult, the captain of the run club in Houston called The Freaks Come Out At Night and is a professional photographer. He has run multiple marathons including Boston. Patrick talks about how he got into running, how blades changed everything for him, being an ambassador for brands and how he likes to be treated...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 97
"When something has such a great chance for failure, the victory tastes that much sweeter in the end." Helgi Olafson is a super yacht chef who suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis. Hear how he got into running and eventually completed the Triple Crown of 200s. Hear about his personal project that covered 2,850 miles on foot and on bike. Helgi runs to bring awareness for people suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 96
"It's the only way out. You create all kinds of weird shit until you deal with it, you have to deal with it. You have to walk through the fire." Christian Griffith is a distance runner who ran across the entire United States for charity. Hear all about running through freezing conditions, corn fields, and deserts. Christian shares some super personal stuff about being sexually abused when he was younger. Guest host Jeff Genova is a beer aficionado and photographer. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 95
"The biggest thing that I discovered through this whole thing is how resilient humans are." Hillary Allen is a professional mountain runner. Hear how she got her start, how she nearly died on a sky run, her recovery process, her relationships with sponsors and her love of gravel cycling. Luis is also joined by Darren Lancaster and Roy Carrillo from GO Sleeves. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on what...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 94
"I want to be part of a brand that is not ideologically closed in any way, so we don't tell people this is the best way to do it, this is the healthiest way to do it, this is the only way to do it." Liv McDonald is the CEO of the Luna Sandal Company. Hear how she met Barefoot Ted McDonald, was raised in Istanbul, moved to Seattle, and how she found her flow living and working with her husband. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 93
