The Journey Running Podcast

35. The Road to Finishing Western States: The Anastasia Rolek Story!

In this episode, Anastasia Rolek shares her incredible journey through ultra running, her Western States 100 experience, and the power of manifesting her race entry. Stef

34. I Wrote a Book! Beyond the Singletrack: How Ultrarunning Taught Me to Live

In this episode, Stefan Schuster discusses his new book Beyond the Singletrack, sharing insights on ultrarunning, personal growth, and life lessons learned through endura

33. Go Do Something Impossible with Jill Wilkins - A Cocodona 250 Recap!

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, Stefan Schuster interviews Jill Wilkins, a remarkable ultrarunner who recently completed the Cocodona 250.  They discuss h

32. Jackpot 100 Race Report

In this episode, I share my detailed experience at the Jackpot 100. I cover race strategy, mental toughness, self-care, social interactions, lessons learned from running

31. Josh Sprague - Owner of Orange Mud & Seven Clay on Reinventing Outdoor Gear & Adventure Racing!

In this episode, Stefan Schuster interviews Josh Sprague, founder of Orange Mud and Seven Clay where they explore his journey from endurance athlete to successful entrepr

30. Race Director John Lacroix on the Future of Ultrarunning & Importance of Community

In this episode, Stefan Schuster interviews ultrarunning Race Director John Lacroix, owner and founder of the Human Potential Running Series. John has directed the second

29. Boulder Burrito League Champions: Kelsey Lakowske & Sean Hollister

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster speaks with Boulder Burrito League champions Kelsey Lakowske and Sean Hollister about their journey i

28. Registered Dietitian, Alyssa Leib on Fueling for an Ultra-Endurance Lifestyle

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster speaks with Registered Dietitian, Alyssa Lieb about the intersection of nutrition and ultrarunning. T

27. Leadville 100 Race Report with Coaching Advice and Sports Science!

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster shares his detailed race report of the Leadville 100, an iconic ultra marathon. He discusses tons of

26. Trail Work, Timed Events, Backyard Ultras, Athlete Sustainability and More with TJ Harms-Synkiew

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster welcomes TJ Harms-Synkiew, an ultrarunner with a diverse background in trail running, seasonal work a

25. Natasha "Thor" Swartley - Trail Medic Extraordinaire

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster welcomes trail medic and ultra runner Natasha Swartley. They discuss Natasha's journey from mili

24. Jordan Wasson on Laser Therapy for Runners & Entrepreneurship in the Health Industry

In this episode of the Journey Running podcast, host Stefan Schuster interviews Jordan Wasson, the owner of Helios Laser Therapy. They discuss the benefits of laser thera

23. Rocky Mountain Slam - What is it? 2026 Goals. Tips for Planning a Race Schedule.

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster discusses his personal goal of completing the Rocky Mountain Slam in 2026, a challenging series of fo

22. Craig Schuster (My Dad) on Becoming an Ultrarunner at 62 Years Old

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster interviews his father, Craig Schuster, who shares his inspiring journey into running marathons and ul

21. Western States 100 Race Report

In this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, host Stefan Schuster provides an in-depth recap of his experience at the Western States 100, sharing insights on preparati

20. Crewing and Pacing the Badwater 135

Hi everyone, in this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, I recap my experience crewing and pacing the Badwater 135. In this episode, I do my best to  provide invaluab

19. Badwater 135 Finisher - Danny Manimbo

Hi everyone, in this episode of the Journey Running Podcast, I have on Danny Manimbo, who recaps his recent finish at the notorious Badwater 135. The Badwater 135 is the

18. Training and Preparing for the Western States 100

Hi everyone and welcome to episode 18 of the Journey Running Podcast. In this episode, I discuss training and preparing for the Western States 100. I walk listeners throu

17. How to Become a Registered Dietitian

Hello all and welcome to episode 17 of the Journey Running Podcast!In this episode, I discuss the general topic of how to become a Registered Dietitian. I talk about why

16. How to Build a Race Schedule

Hi everyone and welcome to episode 16 of the Journey Running Podcast. In this episode, I talk about planning for an upcoming race season. With 2025 approaching, this is a