About Us

We are passionate about running. Our podcast was created for runners who feel the same about our sport, whether you’re just starting your journey past 26.2 or you’re a dirty veteran.

Reaching your running potential requires access to sport specific information. Our podcast features a variety of qualified experts to discuss nutrition, training, sport psychology, race strategy, injury management, trail gear, beer and many more topics. Now, go out and run.

Scotty Sandow
“Why?” I get that question a lot. I don’t know why I like to run ultras, I just do. Maybe it’s the challenge, feeling like I can run forever, running 10 miles before the sun rises, post run beer, leaving my problems behind me at mile 17, meeting other runners, aid station grub, the birds-eye-view of where I ran from and where I’m going, kindness from strangers when you need help, and leaving it all on the trail knowing you gave it your very best when felt your very worst.

I’m not fastest, I’m not the strongest and heaven knows I’m not the smartest runner, but I learn from my mistakes, which is good knowledge to pass along.

I hope you enjoy our podcast as much as you enjoy the trail. scottsandow@me.com

Eric Schranz
My running career started at age 8 and carried me through high school up to college. After that, I took a 10 year break, abused my body, and ended up with some weird problems. Fast forward to 2005.

Now I relish every single day running. Whether it’s training, racing, or even just TALKING about running, I’m a happy guy. I run everything from 5ks to timed events to 100milers, and am currently tempting the ultra gods by having no ultra DNFs to my name.

I edit the URP Daily News, handle the biz side of things, and arrange most gear reviews for the site. If you’ve got an interesting story or would like us try your wares, shoot me an email.

My goal with URP is to help ferry our sport into its next chapter. Races are getting bigger, purses are getting larger, runners are starting younger, and it’s in all of our interest to pay attention to this transition.

eric.schranz@ultrarunnerpodcast.com

9 Responses to "About Us"

Dale Holdaway says:

January 1, 2013 at 5:14 pm

Scotty and Eric,

Thanks for an awesome podcast! I dove into ultrarunning in 2008 when my brother invited me to run the Grand Canyon R2R2R with him. I was hooked and ran the Wasatch 100 in 2009, the Grand Slam in 2010, Barkley in 2011, and Badwater in 2012. After moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil last year, I am now training exclusively in the stairwell of my 28 story apartment building in preparation for the 2013 Barkley Marathons. Your podcast actually makes me look forward to the sterile scenery of the stairwell so that I can listen to ultrarunner.com podcast. Keep up the great work! Dale Holdaway

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1. eric says:
  
  January 3, 2013 at 7:42 am
  
  Wow Dale! You really did dive right in didn’t you! Now you’re training in a stairwell for Barkley…that’s dedication!
  Thanks for listening and being a part of this wacky international community.
  
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Kevin says:

January 27, 2013 at 6:33 pm

Hi,

I wanted to leave a comment and say that the website and podcast are great! I really enjoy all the content a lot. You guys do a great job.

I saw a note on the Daily News posts that others have been having trouble with podcasts timing out. I thought it was just something going on with me. I stream the podcast on my android through stitcher and the urp site itself. I also listen to episodes on the site on my lap top. With each of these, the stream periodically times ou,t and I have to close, reopen and begin again. That usually does the trick. Episodes downloaded via itunes have not given me any trouble though. Hope this info is helpful

awesome site!!!

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Jeff Lisson says:

February 13, 2013 at 10:43 am

I just read your Skora Form review (thanks!) and I came across this: “After trying another expensive ($160) minimalist shoe from a big European shoe company last month, you’ll notice we didn’t review it.”

I hope you’ll reconsider. It helps all of us if you not only review the shoes and gear you like, but also the shoes and gear you don’t.

Keep up the great work!

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1. eric says:
  
  February 13, 2013 at 10:57 am
  
  Jeff, fair remark.
  
  For the record, they were ECCO Bioms and I gave them away to someone who I thought could appreciate them. Turns out, he hated them as much as I did.
  
  A bit too late for a review, but your point is taken.
  
  Thanks for reading and writing!
  
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Phil B says:

March 13, 2013 at 11:03 pm

G’day Guys,

Love the show, your interveiw style and technique are great.

I was wondering if you have heard of Pat Farmer? He is an aussie ultra runner that completed numerous long distance runs including running around Australia, and running from the North Pole to the South Pole.

I would love to hear your spin on an interview with him as I have only heard some stuff on local radio and tv which really doesn’t get into the nitty gritty of running, which is what I love to listen to.

Thought it might be an interesting interview for you.

Cheers
Phil

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1. eric says:
  
  March 14, 2013 at 5:23 am
  
  Phil-Thanks for writing. Pat Farmer rings a bell. Did he do a big run last year or the year prior? We haven’t had an Aussie on, and really it’s for two silly reasons: Phone bills and time zones. We use landlines and a 50 minute call would hurt. Also, trying to figure out a time would be tough. Not saying it can or won’t be done, but it’s just a matter of logistics.
  Thanks for the kind words though. Sounds like a fun guy to talk to and I’d love to dig into his running a bit more than the normal media normally would allow.
  We’ll look into it.
  Thanks,
  Eric
  
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Claire says:

May 17, 2013 at 2:02 pm

I just have to say that I have really gotten into running and have become obsessed with learning more about the ultra running community. I have become an avid book reader, view blogger, and now, podcast listener. I started off by listening to your podcast with Scott Jurek, and afterwards I started listening to your podcast from episode one. It’s been a great way to learn about the community, pick up tips, learn new things, and become even more enthused about this great sport. I must say that it compliments my inner hippie:) So, thanks for your podcasts and fun website/blog. I am running the Born to Run trail run this weekend hosted by Luis Escobar…should be a ton of fun. Thanks again and cheers! Drink more beer!

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Laurence says:

May 18, 2013 at 6:55 am

Hey guys love the podcast. I enjoy listen to the interviews when I’m out doing my long runs.

I saw this yesterday and though you guys might be able to help these guys below. They are doing a relay race from LA to Boston and looking for runners. Lowest seems to be 8 miles stretching to 25 miles or so. If you guys know of anyone along the route please pass on the website.
http:/onerunforboston.org

Thanks

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