I’m excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Colin Pugmire. Buckle up, because you are going to hear from one of the fastest teenagers in the state of Utah. Colin is such a genuine, kind individual. You will learn about how he got into running, how it has shaped his life, and where the trail of life is taking him next.

As the episode continues, we dive into his mindset, his desire to focus on what he is learning about himself and not so much about the results of each race. You will hear about how his community has helped shape him and made him a better person. Whether it is his friends, his twin brother, or his parents, they all played a massive part in his journey. You will not want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Colin on Instagram at Colin Pugmire.

I’m excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Devin Henninger. In this episode, we talk about his story and his journey into the world of triathlons. That’s right, we are talking about swimming, biking, and of course, running. In this episode we talk about how it all started because of an invitation. Who knew that this invitation would change everything for our guest.

One thing that really stuck out about Devin throughout the episode is his determination to be better each day. His desire to do hard things, regardless of what is thrown his way. Whether we are talking about his first triathlon, the Ogden Marathon in 2025, or what Devin has planned moving forward, you will enjoy his drive to just be better. You don’t want to miss this one.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Devin on Facebook at Devin Henninger.

I’m excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Amy Bollwinkel. In this episode, we talk about her story and the amazing path she has been on with running. She may be the humblest guest I have had but don’t let that fool you with her abilities as a runner. She is very good. In this episode, she talks about her drive to continually push to be better and how running has helped shaped her life.

One thing that really stuck out about Amy throughout the episode is her drive to be better. She likes a challenge and wants to continually push herself. Whether she is crushing a new PR on a marathon or beating her brothers at their family 5K, you will not want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Erin on Strava at Amy Bollwinkel.

I’m excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Erin Dominguez. In this episode, we talk about her story and the amazing transformation she has gone through. She talks about the mindset it has taken to make it this far on her journey in this life. I promise you, she will have you laughing and focused on the incredible things she has gone through.

Whether we are talking about her love for “geek” stuff like Star Wars or movies, her awesome nickname, or one of her amazing running stories (Chevron gas station), I promise you will appreciate Erin’s humor. She dives into her passion for improvement and learning how to fail because you don’t want to fail at being a failure. You will not want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Erin on Strava at Erin Dominguez.

I’m excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Dustin Booker. In this episode, we talk about his story and the journey he has been on since childhood. We talk about the many races Dustin has done but we focus a lot on family. You see, his family is so important to him.

As the episode continues, we dive into his self-supporter 50 miler on Antelope Island. His story of determination, grit, and doing the right thing and what’s most important will motivate you to strive to be better. Dustin truly is an example to all of us on how to be a parent, husband, brother, son, and amazing human. You will not want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Dustin on Strava at Dustin Booker or on Instagram at Dustin Booker.

Hey all, this episode will have you cheering, laughing, and every other emotion. I’m so excited to bring my next guests on to the podcast, LaQuitta and Kirk Probasco. In this episode, we talk about their "why" but we go so much deeper. We talk about the wonderful trail of life these two have been on. We talk about them finding running years ago and how being at the finish line of the Ogden Marathon changed their lives.

As the episode continues, we dive into the rollercoaster that these two have been on over the years. How the community helped support them when it mattered the most. We learn about why they both keep going. Why they, after all these years, keep showing up to the start line. Because sometimes the start line is just the beginning of some amazing moments in life. You will not want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow LaQuitta and Kirk on Strava at LaQuitta or Kirk on Instagram at LaQuitta Probasco.

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Mika Shaw. In this episode, we talk about her "why" and why she does all of this crazy running stuff. We talk about her Dad and his importance to her running journey. We deep dive into all sorts of topics, whether it is safety on the run or her "ultra" in 2025, you won't want to miss this one.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Mika on Strava at Mika Shaw or on Instagram at Mika Shaw.

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Christy Rundio. Her story will inspire you to chase your dreams, no matter where you are at in life. From doing a few races in the 2010’s to jumping in and being 100% committed to running in the 2020’s, you will want to listen to this episode.

When Christy started running again, her goal was to have fun, be apart of the community, and cheer others on. However, like so many of us, we suffer setbacks, life happens, and we can get lost in all of it. Christy shows us that you keep after it. Control what you can control and remember why you even started in the first place. Did I mentioned she has gotten super fast too??? From running her first marathon to running for loved ones, you will not want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Christy on Strava at Christy Rundio or on Instagram at Christy Rundio.

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Jenny Westwood. You are going to love this one. From her early days of hiking and trail running, finishing her first 50 miler, and staying positive with injuries, you will hear her mindset, dedication, commitment, and perseverance through hard times.

Jenny isn’t just a great runner; she is an generous, kind person. She is the first one to volunteer to help with a race. She is someone that wants to give back to the community and help crew a race. In this episode, you will hear about this but also the mindset it takes to finish races. You will not want to miss this one.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Jenny on Strava at Jenny Westwood or on Instagram at Jenny Westwood.

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Eric Sutterfield. Gear up because in this episode, you will hear his story, his why, the five attempts at the Wasatch 100, and his road to success.

Eric isn’t just a great runner; he is an amazing person. He is someone that will do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals. From all of his DNF's, he has learned so much and has such amazing insight to share with the community. His story will remind you that "yes, you can do this too." That DNF'ing a race might be the best teacher you will ever have. That crossing that finish line was worth all the hard times.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Eric on Strava at Eric Sutterfield (https://www.strava.com/athletes/473279).

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Nate Allred. In this episode, you will hear his story, his why, the rollercoaster he has faced with running and racing, his progression with the sport, and his blazing fast finish at the Bear 100 in 2025.

Nate isn’t just a great runner; he is one of my best friends. He is someone that when he commits to a goal, he goes all in. Nothing will stand in his way, not even some tough physical restrictions. His story will remind you that anyone can do this. It takes dedication, commitment, a willingness to be humble, ego-free, and to believe.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Nate on Instagram at Nate Allred and on Strava at Nate Allred.

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my next guest on to the podcast, Ken Swalberg. In this episode, you will hear his story, the struggles he has faced in life, his progression with running, and his amazing finish at the Bear 100 in 2025.

Ken isn’t just a great runner, he is a great friend. He is someone that truly cares and loves the community. His story will help you believe that no matter what you have been through in life, you can always come back. That you are never too far gone. This story will inspire you.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Ken on Instagram at the oldmanultra and on Strava at Ken Swalberg.

Hey all, I’m so excited to bring my first guest on to the podcast, Tim Cottrell. In this episode, you will hear his story, his successes, his struggles, and his why. His dedication and commitment is next level.

Tim isn’t just a great runner, he is a great friend. He is someone that is loved, appreciated, and is one of the biggest cheerleaders of all of us runners in Utah. Ask anyone in the running club and they will tell you that Tim is the first person to welcome you at the group run.

From his first half marathon, to his most recent marathon, you will hear about his story and his dedication to being better. The thing that stuck out the most from this episode is Tim’s love for running and his willingness to do hard things so he can deliver results on race day. You won’t want to miss this episode.

This episode will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You can follow Tim on Instagram at the thestickfigurerunner and on Strava at Tim Cottrell.

I’m your host, Ryan, and every week we dive into the mindset, grit, and passion that keeps runners showing up—day after day, mile after mile.

From first-time 5K finishers to ultrarunners pushing past their limits, this is where real stories meet real perseverance.

If running has ever challenged you, changed you, or saved you—you belong here.