Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

In this episode, UltraRunning Magazine Podcast host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor-in-chief Amy Clark to talk about highlights of the October/November 2026 issue including a feature on the One Dollar Ultra in NYC, a Hardrock photo essay and feature written and photographed by Howie Stern, a Western States 100 recap, how to run for the long haul and much more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic Watch this episode on YouTube

Scotty sits down with UltraRunning Magazine editor-in-chief Amy Clark to chat about the August / September issue, including Rachel Entrekin's win at the Cocodona 250 on the cover, along with the "choose your own adventure" theme. Scotty and Amy cover everything from the Waldo 100k to Rachel's column about post-race emotions, and the 100-mile mountain racing gear review as well as the latest recipe feature in "The Athlete's Plate" column, an epic adventure recap by Jeff Kozak and much more. Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thank you to our sponsor, Arc'teryx

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to talk about the special Trails issue as well as their coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 in California. Scotty and Amy recap their experiences along the Western States course and then dive into the June/July 2026 issue. Featuring stories about everything from running at night by Maggie Guterl, to the "unofficial rules of the trail" by Rachel Entrekin, this issue is packed with incredible features and photo essays from the ultrarunning world, and so much more. Watch this episode on Youtube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our sponsor Arc'teryx.

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with the dynamic power couple, Scott Traer and Callie Vinson, to talk about Callie's recent finish at the Keys 100 in Florida, crewing one another at ultramarathons and how they keep things light and fun in the thick of training for both life and running. Subscriber to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on Youtube Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with veteran ultrarunner and UltraRunning Magazine columnist Ian Sharman to talk about his new book, The Art of Ultrarunning. They discuss  highlights of the book including how to best pace yourself in an ultramarathon, the benefits of power-hiking, how not to let ego sabotage your race day, failure and much more. Sharman wrote The Art of Ultrarunning after years of ultrarunning and coaching experience on some of the world's biggest stages. The Art of Ultrarunning will be out in June 2026. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Arc'teryx  

Editor in Chief Amy Clark joins host Scotty Sandow to break down the April/May 2026 issue. They discuss mountain racing and what it means for flatlanders chasing UTMB dreams, Amy's firsthand experience at this year's Barkley Marathons, Dr. Nick Tiller's deep dive into AI training plans, a spring shoe review, a in-depth look at fear as a tool rather than a weakness, and the brand new love advice column: The Love Outpost with Schuyler Hall.   Watch this episode on Youtube  Subscribe to Ultrarunning Magazine Presented by Topo Athletic

She won her first ultra three weeks after her collegiate career ended. Ellie Baxter just ran the longest race of her life — 62 miles and 11,000 feet of vertical at the Gorge Waterfalls 100K — but she had a few questions first. So we brought in backup. Professional ultra trail runner Kat Edwards Anderson and her husband and crew chief Jason Anderson join Ellie and her boyfriend Spencer Pickren for a no-holds-barred download on how to run your first 100K and how to crew one for the very first time. From nutrition and hydration to emotional support, aid station efficiency and what to do when everything goes sideways — this one is required listening whether you're the runner or the one holding the snacks. Kat's been there. Jason's seen things. And Ellie's about to find out. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic

Kat Edwards Anderson is a professional ultra trail runner and coach with the Chaski Endurance Collective, and she's about to toe the line at Cocodona 250 for the second time. In this conversation, Kat opens up about her journey from a burned-out high school runner to one of the most exciting young names in the sport — the faith that drives her, the sacrifices that almost broke her, and what she learned from one of the hardest nights of her racing life. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic

Director of the Trail Running Film Festival, Mathias Eichler, chats with podcast host Scotty Sandow about the upcoming festival which celebrates trail running in a film format. Scotty talks to Mathias about the evolution of the Trail Running Film Festival and what people can expect to see at this year's event (spoiler alert: it's bigger and better). Watch the podcast on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, Topo Athletic Trail Running Film Festival schedule

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with filmmaker Dylan Harris and Aravaipa Running's Jamil Coury to discuss the latest Cocodona 250 documentary film, The Cutoff. Following the final runners through the Arizona desert, The Cutoff takes viewers through the real-time emotions of back-of-the-pack endurance runners and their attempts to make it to the finish line before the end of the race, and the heartbreaking potential of missing the cutoff after running for 250 miles. The Cutoff is touring the country now through the end of March. Find a full schedule of cities and dates here. Watch this episode on Youtube. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine. Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletic.