Ultra Uncovered

Leadville 100: Final Predictions and Last-Minute Insights with Russ & Corinne

In the final episode of the UU Leadville Uncovered 2026 series, Corinne Shalvoy and Russell Ditsworth break down the newly announced Leadville Trail 100 Run course and di

Leadville Uncovered: Keep Your Legs On: Brian Reynolds' Fourth Leadville Attempt

After reaching mile 77 in 2025, Brian Reynolds, double amputee, returns with his strongest training cycle yet, a redesigned prosthetic setup, and a crew built to handle t

Leadville Uncovered: Jared Ewing: The Adaptive Athlete Chasing the Grand Slam

When doctors told Jared Ewing he would never run again after a devastating accident that nearly cost him his leg, he chose a different path. In this inspiring episode of

Leadville Uncovered: Ailsa MacDonald: Prepared, Healthy, and Ready

For Ailsa MacDonald, simply arriving at the Leadville 100 starting line healthy feels like a victory. After battling injuries throughout 2025, including hip issues, a bi

Leadville Uncovered: Glaze chases the Big Buckle Between Two Flights to Europe

If you've followed Andy Glaze on social media, you already know his superpower: finding the positive in just about everything. That mindset is exactly what brings him ba

Leadville Uncovered: The "Boring" Beauty of Consistency w/ Silke Koester

Silke Koester has spent nearly two decades running trails and ultras, piling up strong, remarkably consistent performances at races across Colorado and beyond. But someho

Leadville Uncovered: Third Time's the Charm with Matt Vira

For Matt Vira, the Leadville 100 has never been just another race. It's home. A Twin Lakes local and longtime Colorado mountain runner, Matt has spent years living, trai

Leadville Uncovered: Whitney Dancaster and the Courage to Choose the Hard Things

Whitney Dancaster's path to Leadville isn't defined by perfect training or ideal circumstances. It's defined by resilience. In this episode of Leadville Uncovered, Whitn

Leadville Uncovered: Jacquie Manhard, Still Having the Time of Her Life

What happens after you achieve the breakthrough performance you've been chasing for years? For Jacquie Manhard, winning the 2023 Leadville Trail 100 didn't bring the dra

Leadville Uncovered: Tim Tollefson Finally Comes to Colorado

For someone who has spent more than a decade competing at the highest levels of ultrarunning, it's hard to believe that Tim Tollefson has never raced in Colorado. But tha

Leadville Uncovered: Meet Leadville's New Dream Chaser

What happens when one of Leadville's fastest runners stops racing for himself and starts racing for an entire community? In this episode of Leadville Uncovered, six-time

Leadville Uncovered: Meet the 18-Year-Old Taking on Leadville

At just 18 years old, Kathryn Tubb is already preparing to take on one of the most iconic races in ultrarunning: the Leadville Trail 100. In this episode of Leadville Unc

Leadville Uncovered: The Race That Created Michael Mitchell

In this episode of Leadville Uncovered, Corinne sits down with Michael Mitchell, one of the most entertaining and unconventional athletes lining up for the 2026 Leadville

Leadville Uncovered: McKendree Hickory & The Art of Staying in the Fight

In this episode of Leadville Uncovered 2026, Corinne Shalvoy and Russell Ditsworth sit down with Colorado ultrarunner McKendree Hickory as she prepares for her first Lead

Leadville Uncovered: Adrian Macdonald’s Chase for Three

Two-time Leadville 100 champion Adrian Macdonald returns to the Race Across the Sky in 2026 chasing a third victory, but this year comes with a major wrinkle: a different

Hardrock Uncovered | Episode 11: Ludovic Pommeret - No weakness

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset

Hardrock Uncovered | Episode 10: Meghan Slavin - A Dream Years in the Making

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset

Hard Rock Uncovered | Episode 8: Tara Dower - Racing With Confidence

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset

Hardrock Uncovered | Episode 9: Arlen Glick - Ready for the Mountains

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset

Hardrock Uncovered | Episode 7: Jimmy Elam - Chasing Mastery

Hardrock Uncovered is Ultra Uncovered's exclusive interview series leading into the 2026 Hardrock Endurance Run, bringing you inside the stories, preparation, and mindset