Episode 36 - Betsy Nye

Send us a textChris and Dan sit down with Hardrock legend Betsy Nye, a 20-time finisher whose story embodies the spirit of the Hardrock Hundred. We dive into her first steps into the run, what keeps her coming back year after year, and how her journey has truly become a family affair. This summer, Betsy returned to Silverton after a year of recovery from major surgery to claim her 20th finish and she shares it all with us!

Send us a textWe’re back! After a well-earned break to recover from Hardrock, Dan and Chris sit down with none other than Dale Garland, the legendary Run Director of the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run. We dive into the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments from this year’s run around the San Juans!And this is just the start—there’s plenty more exciting content coming your way. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next!

Send us a textPlease join Chris and Dan as they welcome on a true power couple in the sport. Katie has won Western States, UTMB and countless other events and now she is taking on the Hardrock course. Germain is also taking on the Hardrock course tomorrow morning and has an impressive running resume, placing third overall at UTMB in 2023 and 2nd at Diagonale des Fous. We talk about training regiment, their time in the United States and how they are approaching the run. Don't miss this one! 

Send us a textPlease join Chris and Dan as they welcome on the 2024 Hardrock champion Ludovic "Ludo" Pommeret! Ludo set a course record in the clockwise direction in 2024 breaking Killian Jornet's record. We talk about everything from his training, how he likes being in the San Juans and his favorite (or least favorite) parts of the Hardrock course. 

Send us a textPlease join Chris and Dan, as they learn A LOT on this episode. As we are rapidly approaching race day, or maybe on your drive down to ole Silverton town, give this one a listen. Terry Wallace grew up in Los Alamos, NM (at 7000 feet in the Jemez Mountains). So you could say he was raised on a diet of mountain life and adventures. During his formative years, his father (a chemist at Los Alamos National Laboratory) took Terry on nearly weekly trips to the San Juans for mineral collection and general exploration of the mining sites through which Hardrock runs today. Terry was on the geoscience faculty at the University of Arizona for twenty years and then spent almost 15 years at the Los Alamos National Laboratory ultimately rising to serve as Lab Director in 2018.  He is internationally recognized for his expertise in silver minerals which can be traced to his love of the San Juans Mountains near Silverton.

Send us a textPlease join us as Chris and Dan as they welcome on 30th running coordinator, Kayla Ferguson. They talk about all of the great activities that will be surrounding the event this year including the Hall of Fame inductions that will be happening! Tune in and get ready for an exciting Hardrock week! 

Send us a textIf you think we’re talking front runners this episode… think again!Chris and Dan are back, and they’re joined once more by the one and only run director Dale Garland. We’re diving into everything happening at Camp Hardrock—special events, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the good stuff that makes Hardrock so special. Whether you’re running, crewing, or just soaking up the vibes, there’s something here for you. Don’t miss this one—it’s all things Hardrock, with a whole lot of heart. 

Send us a textPlease join Chris and Dan as they welcome on Partnership Coordinator Chloe Schulman! Chloe came on board with Hardrock this year to revamp our partnership efforts. We talk everything from Hardrock to ultrarunning goals and everything in between. 

Send us a textPlease join Chris and Dan as they welcome on new board member, Hardrocker, and long time volunteer Kari Fraser. If you have come through the Ouray aid station the last couple of years you have probably seen Kari around ushering runners, crews, and volunteers around the area. We have some great conversation with Kari about what Hardrock means to her and how it has impacted her life! Are you excited for summer in the San Juans yet? 

Send us a textPlease join Chris and Dan as they welcome on the wonderful ladies from the Your Diet Sucks podcast. Kylee is a Registered Dietician and works with lots of athletes to get their fueling needs dialed, and Zoë is an accomplished runner and writer. We talk about everything from the does and don’t of fueling at high altitude, Kylees new book for endurance athletes and how you can better fuel for Hardrock!