Public Radio Runner

This episode explores the physical and mental demands of running a 100-mile race, specifically focusing on the ‘Burning Man’ of ultras, Javelina Jundred. Utah-based ultrarunner Emma Keating shares their experience preparing for the grueling 100-mile distance on a condensed training schedule while balancing being a physical therapy doctoral student. Mandie Holmes, pro ultrarunner and anthropology researcher wrapped up her Masters at Harvard discusses her research on ultramarathon motivation. Community support, aid station volunteers, and interpersonal connections are small but impactful variables that keep runners moving during their lowest and most difficult points.

Two major storms brought torrential downpours and flash flooding to the desert course.

We talk to Ricky 'Rage Rhino' Urias.

In this episode, we talk to Anna Simone.

In this week's Arizona Edition, a look at an education proposition, remembering the farmworker rights leader, some in Yuma feel their water concerns are going unheard and the bike ride from Yuma to San Luis R.C.

Over 500 cyclists toed the line for the 10th Mayors' International Bike Ride on October 24, 2026.

Against the backdrop of the August 18th proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, we’re looking through the lens of the Runners for Public Lands episode for this reflection. As George Plomarity says, “There is no such thing as a trail running industry without public land access. It’s the foundation that everyone is building off of. You can’t have climbing, you can’t have mountain biking, you can’t have trail running if we don’t have this shared resource that we all get to access.” And it’s all outdoor recreation people who are potentially adversely affected by this proposal. We also hear from Bryant Baker and Kat Baker of Runners for Public Lands, alongside Mammoth Trailfest and the Mammoth 200 RD, Tim Tollefson as well as Griselda Garcia of Santa Mujeres Run Club and RPL ambassador. We also look at the distinct music strategies from Joe Hardin, Jason Bahamundi , and Vicki Allen.

We talk to Vicky Ellen about her music strategy for 200-mile-long runs.

We talk about everyday athletes and their everyday stories.

We talk to Joe Harden about ultra marathons.