Hardtalk by the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run

Feb 13 2025 26 ep. 54 mins 15
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A podcast to talk about everything Hardrock! Please join Chris and Dan to talk about everything Hardrock from first timers to multi year veterans and everything inbetween this podcast will be about everything Hardrock!

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Episode 25 - Leah Yingling

Feb 13 2025 47 mins  
Send us a text Please join Chris and Dan as they welcome onto the podcast Leah Yingling! Leah currently resides in Utah, but is a Pennsylvania native where she learned about ultra running early on. Leah is a multiple time top ten finisher at the venerable Western States Endurance Run, and has an Ultrasignup page that has too many accolades to list here. We talk about what excites L

Episode 24 - Andrea Feucht

Jan 22 2025 56 mins  
Send us a text Please join Chris and Dan as they welcome on Andrea Feucht. Andrea is a 3 time Hardrock finisher, former board member, and long time member of the Hardrock Family. We talk about everything from what to bring for your first tour of the San Juans (its a short list, but a really good one) as well as how the event changed over her years as a board member.

Episode 23 - Feelin Lucky

Dec 04 2024 53 mins  
Send us a text Join Chris and Dan as they welcome Adam, Hannes, and Sarah to the show for an great discussion about Hardrock and the upcoming lottery. Whether they’re first-time applicants or seasoned hopefuls with a couple years of anticipation behind them, each guest shares their unique perspective on what makes this process so exciting. From the thrill of the lottery draw to t

Episode 22 - Kirk Apt

Nov 15 2024 53 mins  
Send us a text Join Chris and Dan as they sit down with a true Hardrock 100 legend, Kirk Apt. With an astounding 26 finishes—the most in the event’s history—and a victory in 2000, Kirk embodies the spirit of this iconic event. In this conversation, Kirk shares insights into his remarkable journey, reveals his favorite and most challenging sections of the course, and reflects

Episode 21 - Betsy Kalmeyer

Oct 19 2024 31 mins  
Send us a text Please join Chris and Dan as they sit down with Betsy Kalmeyer. This episode deviates from our traditional recording methods and we join Betsy from the Silverton School Gym. We talk about all sorts of things with Betsy, from how she got into running, to the parts of the course that may be named after Betsy (and Chris) one day... Enjoy!

Episode 20 - The Run Recap

Aug 24 2024 74 mins  
Send us a text WE ARE BACK and boy do we have a lot on the schedule for you this year. With this first episode of "Season 2" we are hitting the ground running and recapping the 2024 running of the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run. Chris, Dan and Dale sit around and talk about the highs (and some of the lows) of this year's Hardrock and what we are looking forward to heading into the year

Episode 19 - Courtney Dauwalter

Jul 08 2024 58 mins  
Send us a text We felt like Hardrock week should get kicked off with a little bit entertainment for the journey either digitally or physically down to the ole San Juan Mountains. Our next guest on the podcast doesn't need much of an introduction, a legend in the sport and a great member of the ultrarunning community. Everyone, please join Chris and Dan as they welcome on the always

Episode 18 - Emily Halnon

Jun 21 2024 50 mins  
Send us a text Please join Chris and Dan as they welcome on author and runner Emily Halnon. Our hosts sit down with Emily and discuss her time running the Pacific Crest Trail, getting "the call" 19 hours before the run, her book Into the Gorge and of course, the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run.

Episode 17 - Howie Stern

May 30 2024 73 mins  
Send us a text Please join Chris and Dan as they welcome on Howie Stern. Howie is a 10 time Hardrock finisher, Silvertonian and an absolutely phenomenal photographer. We discuss everything from the Blues Brothers to the Sierra Mountains. Please welcome, Howie Stern!

Episode 16 - Yassine Diboun

Apr 12 2024 80 mins  
Send us a text Please Join Chris and Dan as they welcome on Yassine Diboun! Yassine is a runner who currently resides in the Pacific Northwest but has ran all over the world. He finished Hardrock in 2023 and is hype about the San Juans. We cover everything from aid station food to equality in sport during this fun and invigorating conversation about this wonderful event.