Eighth Lane Endurance

Caleb Olson is the 2025 Western States Champion. At only his second year racing at states, he finished just 2minutes off the Course Record Time. Caleb has been running professionally since 2023. Other notable running accomplishments include: 1st at 2025 Transgrancanaria Classic1st at 2023 Grindstone 100km5th at his Debut WSER in 2024 (setting the fastest WSER debut run at the time)Ranked 3rd for Top Ultra-runner of the year in 2025. Today, we chat about his training for UTMB, overcoming a recent stress reaction injury, running philosophy, and his role in ACG Gear development. Huge thanks to Salt Lake Running Company (SLRC) x ACG who hosted and sponsored the event. SLRC, has stores across the Wasatch Front: Sandy, Centerville, 700 East, and Foothill Village. Their team is passionate about helping people live active lives, and loves to support their local communities. Stop by the store to try the new ACG Zegama Trail and ACG Radical Airflow Top.Check out their trail race series: The Triple Trail Challenge, sponsored by ACG. https://www.runttc.com/Race/UT/ParkCity/TripleTrail You can follow Caleb to support at:https://substack.com/@calebolson123https://www.instagram.com/calebolson123/https://strava.app.link/3YF6YVNgX3bPlease note that this interview ends somewhat abruptly. Unfortunately the final 10 minutes of audio and video were lost during recording. Despite the technical challenges, the conversation was too valuable not to share ! #westernstates #utmb #ultrarunning #trailrunning #acg #teamacg

In this episode of Eighth Lane Endurance, Kaden Coleman shares his experience completing the Rocky Mountain Slam, a challenge that includes Scout Mountain 100, Ouray 100, Wyoming Range 100, and the Bear 100—some of the toughest 100-mile races in the West.With massive vertical gain, high-altitude conditions, and technical terrain, these races push runners to their limits. Kaden talks about his training, race strategies, and the mental and physical challenges he faced along the way.If you're interested in ultrarunning, mountain races, or endurance challenges, this episode has a lot to offer. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from the world of endurance sports.🎧 Listen now!#UltraRunning #EnduranceAthlete #RockyMountainSlam #TrailRunning #100MileRace #EighthLaneEndurance #KadenColeman #MountainRunningYou can find Kaden at: https://www.instagram.com/kaden.b.coleman/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner. Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com

How do endurance athletes fuel their training and racing for peak performance? In this episode of Eighth Lane Endurance, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Creer, a professor and department chair of Exercise Science & Outdoor Recreation at Utah Valley University. Andrew has worked with top athletes and coaches from the NBA and the Olympics, including 2025 Triple Olympic Medalist, Sifan Hassan, and has spent years researching endurance physiology in real-world settings across the Globe. We take a deep dive into endurance nutrition and break down exactly how to build a personalized nutrition plan. Andrew shares insights from his research and experience working with elite athletes, explaining how factors like VO2 max, lactate threshold, and body composition influence fueling needs. Whether you’re training for an ultra, a marathon, or just looking to improve your endurance, this episode will serve as a guide to help you develop your own nutrition profile.Tune in for expert advice and practical strategies to fuel smarter and perform better. You can find Andrew at: https://www.instagram.com/uvu_doc/#EnduranceNutrition #UltraRunning #ExerciseScience #VO2Max #LactateThreshold #MarathonTraining #RunningPodcast #FuelYourRun #Sifanhassan #endurancenutritionplan This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner. Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com

In this episode of Eighth Lane Endurance, we chat with Rhandi Orme, a runner and coach who took on the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning in 2024. Her plan was to take on Old Dominion 100, Vermont 100, Leadville 100, and the Wasatch 100 but ran into some stubborn stomach issues along the way that kept her from finishing the Slam. We talk about what it’s like to chase a huge goal, how she handled the challenges, and what she took away from the experience. This episode is about about running, resilience, and finding the lessons when things don’t go as planned. You can find Rhandi at: https://www.instagram.com/run_rhandi_run/?hl=enhttps://www.rhandi.com Keywords: Ultrarunning Grand Slam, Old Dominion 100, Vermont 100, Leadville 100, Wasatch 100, Ultrarunning, 100 mile ultramarathon. This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner. Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com

What was your call to action after listening to this Episode? Comment below so others can also implement the change. Kevin Roohan is a mountain athlete with a heavy background in climbing and skiing. After a hand injury last winter, he switched his focus in 2024 to trail running, setting FKTs on the Uinta Highline Trail (88 miles) and the Teton Crest Uppercut just weeks apart. He’s also 10 years sober and talks openly about how sobriety has shaped his journey as an athlete and a person. In this podcast, he shares stories about pushing limits, adapting to challenges, and finding balance in both sport and life. You can follow Kevin at: https://www.strava.com/athletes/30918667 https://www.instagram.com/k.roo._what.it.do/ This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner. Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com Keywords: Uinta Highline Trail, Teton Crest Uppercut, Ultrarunning, FKT, Fastest Known Time, Trail Running, Endurance Athlete, Mountain Athlete

What was your call to action after listening to this Episode? Comment below so others can also implement the change. In this episode of Eighth Lane Endurance, we talk with Jayme and Brennan, alpine athletes who run, climb, and paraglide through some of the most iconic mountain terrains. They’ve recently launched Speedmo, a unique race company that’s gaining traction quickly in the endurance world. Speedmo hosts monthly (ish) races where athletes run uphill and paraglide down, often completing multiple laps. We talk about how Jayme and Brennan are building a community where athletes can share race beta, stories, and work on getting faster. If you're into trail running, paragliding, or alpine sports, this episode is packed with insights on pushing limits and fostering a new kind of endurance community. If you are interested in Speedmo you can follow along here: https://www.speedmo.org https://www.instagram.com/speedmo_/ And you can follow Jayme and Brennan here: https://www.instagram.com/thatlookslikefun/ https://www.instagram.com/brenn.crellin/ This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner ! MBVC Warner is Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com Keywords: Speedmo, alpine athletes, trail running, paragliding, endurance racing, mountain sports, race company, adventure athletes, alpine running, outdoor community

What was your call to action after listening to this Episode? Comment below so others can also implement the change. In this episode, we sit down with Sid Unga, a prestigious Director of Photography (Cinematographer) based in Utah. Renowned for her work with top brands like GMC, Subaru, Hallmark, Disney+, and more, Sid is celebrated for her stunning visuals and empowering themes of beauty, family, and female connection. A former college Track & Field athlete, she shares how her experience in running has influenced her career and her role as a mother of three. Join us as we explore Sid's journey, discussing motherhood, running, cinematography, and her impressive body of work. Tune in to hear about: Sid’s journey as a collegiate runner and the lasting impact of her coach, Diljeet Taylor, on her life and career. How mentorship has played a key role in Sid’s success as a cinematographer. The challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood with a demanding career. How being a mother of three has brought more purpose and meaning to her work and time. "Run Like a Mother" short film referenced in the podcast: https://www.sidneyunga.com/portfolio/runlikeamother You can find Sid on the following platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sidunga/?hl=en https://www.sidneyunga.com This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner ! MBVC Warner is Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com Keywords: Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Utah filmmaker, Female empowerment, Family themes, Track & Field athlete, Motherhood and career, Cinematography Journey.

What was your call to action after listening to this Episode? Comment below so others can also implement the change.  In this episode of the Eighth Lane Podcast, we talk with Grant Barnette, a professional ultra runner and endurance athlete from Salt Lake City, Utah. Grant shares his inspiring journey from running competitively in college to facing the challenges of drug use and ultimately finding his path in ultra running and outdoor endurance sports. Learn how he overcame adversity to become a pro trail and ski athlete. Grant's story is not only powerful but also relatable, motivating listeners to push past their own obstacles and achieve whatever their own definition of greatness might be.  Tune in to hear about: Grant's experience as a collegiate runner and the turning point that changed everything. The challenges of thru-hiking and what drew him into ultra running. The Salt Lake City trail scene  How endurance sports became a transformative journey for Grant. You can follow grant on most platforms at "runwithgrant"  https://www.instagram.com/runwithgrant/ https://www.runwithgrant.com https://www.strava.com/pros/21452258 https://www.tiktok.com/@runwithgrant This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner !  MBVC Warner is Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com  Keywords: Grant Barnette, ultra running, endurance athlete, Salt Lake City, trail running, recovery, thru-hiking, ultra marathon, endurance sports, inspiring athlete stories

Ed Eyestone is the Director of Track and Field & Head Men's Cross Country Coach at Brigham Young University. This year, Ed Coached x4 athletes to the Olympics, including Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Kenneth Rooks, and James Corrigan. Kenneth Rooks came home with the Silver Medal for steeplechase and Conner Mantz and Clayton Young took 8th and 9th, respectively, in the Marathon Distance. Ed himself was also a professional distance runner for 15 years, and participated in x2 Olympic Games (1988, 1992). This episode, we talk about Ed's Coaching style, his relationship to his athletes, and a recap of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. You can follow Ed on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/edeyestone/ https://byucougars.com/staff/ed-eyestone This episode is brought to you by Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner. Utah’s largest selection of recreational and Commercial vans for all purposes. MBVC Warner offers New, Pre-Owned, and Rental Services. MBVC is passionate about supporting the running and active community of Utah, we are so excited to be partnering with them ! Check them out at mbvancenterwarner.com #olympiccoach #paris2024 #kennethrooks #connermantz #claytonyoung #steeplechase #marathon #byutrackandfield #byucrosscountry

Erica Tingey is a Mountain Performance Coach and Founder of "Women in the Mountains". In this episode of the Eighth Lane Endurance Podcast Erica chats about climbing The Grand at 14, guiding Mt. Rainier, Pro Cycling, Women in Endurance sports and much more. Erika is a gem and this is such a fun, happy listen ! https://www.instagram.com/ericatingey/ https://www.womeninthemountains.com This episode is brought to you by: Coach Soak !! I've been using Coach Soak magnesium lotion and bath salts on REPEAT for recovery ! I love the way they make me feel. The peppermint scent is my favorite. Use code "STORER" for 10% off !! ⁠https://coachsoak.com⁠⁠#mountainperformancecoach #girlswhorun #runlikeagirl #womeninthemountains #womensrunningcommunity #womensports #mountainbiking