Ryan Van Duzer shares his journey as an ultra runner, bike packer, and YouTube content creator. He discusses his early experiences with running, the impact of physical activity on his health, and his love for community events like Burning Man and Leadville 100.

Jennifer Russo discusses her experiences in ultra running, particularly in backyard ultra races. She shares her achievements in races such as the Long Haul 100 and Ohio's Backyard Ultra, where she finally won after multiple attempts. Jennifer also talks about the challenges she faces with stomach issues during races and her experimentation with different diets.

Kris Rugloski shares her journey into trail running and obstacle course racing (OCR). She started with OCR and found her passion for running through these races. She gradually progressed from shorter races to ultra distances, including a 50K and a 100-miler. Chris also discusses her knee injury and the recovery process, including physical therapy and rest.

Hunter Leininger discusses his recent adventures, including running the Florida Trail and being part of a team that climbed the highest peaks in all 50 states. He also shares his experience of running across Iceland, covering a distance of approximately 370 miles in six and a half days. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of unsupported FKTs, the unpredictable weather in Iceland, the importance of navigation skills, and the need for carrying appropriate gear.

Colleen Miracle, an ultra runner and musician, shares her journey into running and the challenges she has faced along the way. She started running again a few years ago after taking a break to focus on rock climbing. Colleen fell in love with ultra running during the pandemic and has since completed over 20 ultras, including multiple 100-mile races. She discusses her training approach, the mental side of dealing with injuries, and her plans for future races.

Ines Beernaert, a 16-year-old runner, shares her experience running the Marathon des Sables, a 250-kilometer ultra marathon across the Sahara desert. Ines started running during the COVID-19 lockdown and became passionate about the sport. She was inspired by her father, who ran the Marathon des Sables in 2001. Ines set a goal to run the race at the age of 16 and raised £10,000 for the Make-A-Wish charity.

Alex Gold shares his running journey, from high school track to college cross country and trail running. He discusses his experiences in ultra marathons and the challenges he faced. Alex also talks about the Ohio to Erie Run Club, a running program he started in a prison in Lebanon, Ohio. The program aims to provide inmates with a positive outlet and help them turn their lives around through running

n this episode of the Adventure Jogger podcast, host Steven Kornhaus interviews Tony Gross, a trail and ultra runner who is also the mayor of Kingston Springs, Tennessee. They discuss Tony's journey into politics and his accomplishments as mayor, including expanding the sidewalk system and establishing a farmer's market to promote walkability and healthy habits in the community. They also delve into Tony's running story, from starting with road half marathons to venturing into trail running and competing in races like the Music City Trail Ultra and Leadville 100. Tony shares his experiences and challenges in these races, including a DNF at Leadville due to an injury and a difficult race on the salt flats in Utah.

Colin Morris shares his journey into running and his experience at the Leadville 100 race. He started running in 2020 after facing challenges in his personal and professional life. Inspired by podcasts and ultra runners like David Goggins and Courtney DeWalters, Colin decided to push his limits and train for the Leadville 100.

Brian Vermillion, an experienced athlete in kayaking, mountain biking, trail running, and ultra running, joins Steven Kornhaus on the Adventure Jogger podcast. They discuss Brian's recent win and course record at the Fort Frenzy 12-hour race, as well as his journey in various sports.

Mike Thompson, a multi-disciplinary athlete, shares his journey in various sports, including soccer, triathlon, and trail running.