Run The Riot Podcast

EP193 - Stop Chasing the Strava Time: Josh Sprague on Adventure, Fueling & Going Long

What happens when you stop chasing finish lines and start chasing experiences? In this episode of Run the Riot, I sit down with Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud, for

EP192 - Count the Cost. Finish the Mission. - Marine Veteran Jon Sheldon

What does it take to keep moving when everything inside you wants to quit? This week I sit down with Jon Sheldon, Marine Corps veteran, leadership coach, and founder of

Ep191 - Running for More Than Miles | Matt Lamos on Purpose, 100-Milers & Down With Running

Sometimes an ultramarathon is about much more than the finish line. In this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, I sit down with ultrarunner Matt Lamos to talk about how

MWM Episode 96 - When Backing off is Moving Forward

In this Midweek Motivation, we explore the importance of knowing when to back off in your training. Sometimes, the challenge isn't about pushing harder, but about listeni

MWM Episode 95 - Its Hot! - Earn Your Fall Fitness

As temperatures rise and summer training settles in, many runners find themselves asking the same question: "Why am I so much slower than I was a few months ago?" In th

MWM Episode 94 - The Weight of the Goal

Big goals are heavy. In this Midweek Motivation episode, David Theriot shares what training for the Bigfoot 200 is really feeling like about 75 days out from race day. T

MWM Episode 93 - Don't Quit in the Middle

In this episode, David Theriot shares insights on pushing through the middle of challenges, using the analogy of running a race to motivate listeners to stay consistent a

MWM Episode 92 - Doing What it Takes

This week the mileage is going up. More running. More lifting. A midweek double. Early mornings when it would be easier to stay in bed. And if I’m being honest… it’s in

MWM Episode 91 - Don't Listen to That Voice

That voice will show up. “Just give up.” In this episode, David shares a real, honest moment from a sleepless night filled with worry—and the familiar whisper that trie

MWM Episode 90 - Show Up Anyway

In this episode, David shares insights from his recent 50K race, emphasizing the importance of showing up regardless of conditions, testing yourself, and building discipl

EP 190 - From Back Surgery to Boston: Ryane Broussard’s 20-Year Goal

In this episode of Run the Riot, David sits down with Ryane Broussard, a driven runner, mom of four, and woman of faith who chased one goal for nearly two decades: qualif

MWM Episode 89 - Relentless Forward Progress

Relentless Forward Progress isn’t just an ultrarunning principle — it’s a blueprint for the Christian life. In this Midweek Motivation episode of the Run the Riot Podcas

EP189 - The Long Game: Injury, Identity, and the Ultrarunner’s Comeback - Melanie Mathews

In this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, David sits down with ultrarunner Melanie Mathews for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about grit, setbacks, and what it r

MWM Episode 88 - Stop Waiting Until You're Ready

In this episode of the Run the Riot podcast, David Theriot discusses the common trap of waiting until one feels ready to take action. He emphasizes that readiness is ofte

EP188 - When FKTs Break You (and Make You Stronger): Katie Gunvalson

In this episode of Run the Riot, David sits down with Katie Gunvalson, an ultrarunner known less for traditional races and more for her relentless pursuit of Fastest Know

EP187 - Built by Consistency: Chris Avery’s Ultra Journey

On this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, ultrarunner and coach David Theriot sits down with Chris Avery, an ultrarunner on a mission that sounds impossible at first g

MWM Episode 87 - Building Your Pain Cave

In this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, we discuss the concept of the 'pain cave' in ultra running, inspired by a conversation with Philip Klinkner. We emphasize the

EP186 - Executing the Vision: Phillip Klinkner’s Road to the Badger Slam and 200 Miles

In this episode, we catch up with ultrarunner Phillip Klinkner, a blue-collar beast who’s chasing big goals, grinding out tough training blocks, and trusting the process

MWM Episode 86 - The Skill Every Ultrarunner Needs in the New Year

The Skill Every Ultrarunner Needs in the New Year The start of a new year brings motivation, fresh goals, and big plans—but for ultrarunners, that energy can be a double

MWM Episode 85 - Choose Joy

Life doesn’t always give us a choice in what happens — but it does give us a choice in how we respond. In this Midweek Motivation, we talk about what it really means to