Choose to Endure

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Get ready to elevate your ultra-running game as your host Richard Gleave takes you through an exclusive reveal of what's in store for the second season of Choose to Endure. Kicking off on May 31st, we're venturing beyond the finish line to uncover the lesser-known facets of the sport. Picture this: you're slogging through mile 50, and you wonder,

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!You asked, so here it is!! Embark on a short BONUS journey with me, Richard Gleave, as we explore the parallels between ultra running and life's myriad challenges. Through the lens of a perennial back-of-the-pack runner, we'll uncover the deep philosophical connections that make enduring a force for empowerment, resilience, and profound personal

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Ever wondered how the body and mind recover after a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon? Kurt LaCroix and Scott Weidenbacher, ultrarunning powerhouses, join us to unravel that very mystery - sharing their contrasting post-race recovery experiences after the Red Dirt Ultra. Their insights into the Louisiana trail, from its looping course to the unpre

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!As your ultra-endurance companion, I have weathered the storm of race cancellations alongside you, feeling the sting of lost opportunities and hard work seemingly evaporate. Together on this journey, we open the conversation on the multitude of reasons why our cherished races are sometimes halted—extreme weather, health hazards, and the tangle

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Prepare to be captivated by the sheer grit and tenacity required for backyard ultras, as I guide you through the raw and transformative world of this unique race format. Imagine stepping into a competition where the end is as uncertain as the limits of your own endurance, a challenge that Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell designed not just to test phy

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Ever felt like the last few miles of an ultra were battling not just your body, but your mind? I'm Richard Gleave, and together with counselor and ultramarathon aficionado Shannon Mick, we unravel the mental labyrinth of ultra running. We're taking you through a journey of mind over marathon, revealing how a shift from a fixed to a growth mindset

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Trekking poles: essential gear or just extra bulk and stress? That's the question we tackle head-on as we traverse the divisive subject of pole use in ultra running. With a landscape as varied as the runners who cross it, we investigate the myriad of ways these slender staffs can boost your performance, offering propulsion, reducing leg fatigue,

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Chris Trevino joins us on an odyssey into the soul of ultrarunning, where the grit of the Jackalope Jam meets the warmth of a community that laughs, endures, and transforms together. Picture a tent city alive with camaraderie, where every mile and the notorious "cone of death" forge bonds as strong as the runners' legs. In this looped landscape,

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Ever wondered how a simple playlist could be your ultimate ultrarunning ally? Strap on your favorite running shoes and join me, Richard Gleave, as I take you through the rhythmic heart of ultra running. We'll uncover the transformative power of music and its ability to fuel your mind and body, from the start line to the euphoric finish. Drawing f

Something to Say? Send Us a Message!Welcome back to Ultra Essentials. The 3 part series where we’ve been reminding you of the basics of ultra running in a bite sized, consumable format without trying to overwhelm you with science or information. Hopefully giving you just what you need to consider. This is Part 3 of 3 - the final section - and I'm Richard Gleave, your Pacer for th