The Running Mullet Episode 158: The Dam Race That Started It All

This week, we’re hitting the trails with Steph Leer, who boasts 25 years of running…

TWENTY. FIVE. YEARS.

That’s not a hobby.

That’s a personality trait.

That’s a lifestyle.

That’s a condition.

Steph has been out there running trails since before some of you owned your first pair of running shoes — and somehow she’s still choosing to get out there.

But wait, it gets better— 💍 She married Carl… from run club.

Because nothing says romance like “see you at 5am for hill repeats”

AND 🏁 They now co-direct the On the Dam Trail: Que Race together

Because apparently running ultras wasn’t chaotic enough… so they decided to ORGANIZE one.

This episode includes:

🔥 What keeps someone running for 25 years

🔥 What happens when runners fall in love (spoiler: more running)

🔥 Building community through trail racing

🔥 The chaos (and magic) of directing your own race

🔥 Proof that ultrarunners will, in fact, make every major life decision revolve around running

🔥 Love, miles, and everything in between If you’ve ever:

• Married someone from run club
• Thought “I could totally direct a race” (you can’t)
• Or just enjoy absolute trail-running nonsense

…this one’s for you.

🎧 Mullet up & tune in. Before Steph signs you up for something.

Catch The Running Mullet at 7:30pm on Monday, March 23rd or after the show wherever you get your podcasts.