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On this episode of Running Buddies, we talk with acclaimed Canadian explorer and ultrarunner Ray Zahab. Ray discovered his newfound passion for extreme endurance in 2004 when he unexpectedly won his first race, a 100-mile ultramarathon in the Yukon. Since then, he has traversed some of the world's most unforgiving landscapes on foot, including a 7,500 km trek across the Sahara Desert and grueling expeditions through the Gobi, Atacama, and polar regions.
 Zahab explains that preparing for these remote ventures demands intense planning, ranging from high-fat nutritional adaptations for self-contained Arctic crossings to intricate water caching in arid deserts. Throughout his polar travels, he emphasizes the invaluable survival skills and generational wisdom shared with him by local Inuit communities. Beyond personal athletic feats, Zahab finds his true purpose as an educator and founder of the non-profit organization impossible2Possible, which takes youth ambassadors on fully funded, experiential learning expeditions. 
Reflecting on shifting media landscapes, he notes how modern technology and social platforms make sharing expeditions instantaneous compared to the massive film crews of his early career. Recalling terrifying moments like baboon confrontations in Namibia and breaking through Arctic ice, he jokingly admits that he spends roughly 80% of his career "running scared". Ultimately, Zahab encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones, embrace the possibility of failure, and discover their true human potential. 

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“If I had to describe Badwater 135 in one word, it would be: Inferno.” - Mike Wardian
Ultra-marathon legend Mike Wardian, a 4-time USATF Ultra Runner of the Year, has shattered records and pushed boundaries across the globe. But nothing compares to the brutal challenge of the Badwater 135—a grueling 135-mile race through Death Valley, where temperatures soar to 130°F, starting at the lowest point in the U.S. and climbing to over 8,000 feet.
Inferno is an immersive docudrama that plunges you into Mike's punishing journey as he battles searing heat and relentless fatigue, while his crew fights to keep him on his feet. Part true story, part dramatized experience, this Running Scared jogcast captures every intense moment of the race
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On an isolated island, four components of a gene-altering formula have been hidden. Colonel Ken Capstone deploys his best runner to retrieve the parts: you. Codename: Jack Rabbit. But the island is undergoing unimaginable changes - the flora and fauna are mutating and seem to be acting to protect the components you need. With the aid of the grizzled Capstone and brilliant Dr. Malcolm Burr you will traverse through jungle terrain, over waterfalls and into caves to complete the mission. Be warned, not everything on this island is as it seems.
This is also the week 4 story in our Six Feet and Running Challenge!
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Haliburton is done, and everything about the next training block just changed.
This episode breaks down the new program heading into the second 50K on November 15 — a fourth gym day added specifically because of what Haliburton exposed, and the lessons from that race that reshaped how this block is built.

The Schedule
Running Days
— Tuesday: Easy run, 45–60 minutes (30 in cutback/taper weeks)
— Wednesday: Hill intervals, 45–60 minutes, building from 4 up to 6 rounds of climb-and-descent
— Friday: Recovery run
— Saturday: Nothing for the first few weeks, then progressively added sessions to build fatigue heading into Sunday's long run — simulating what the body feels like deep into race distance
— Sunday: Long run, starting at 60 minutes and building to 4.5 hours at peak, then tapering down
Gym Days
— Tuesday: Strength A — lower body, downhill/eccentric-specific (step-downs, single-leg control, tempo lunges)
— Thursday: Strength B — posterior chain + core (glutes, hamstrings, planks, rotational work)
— Saturday: Strength C — full-body durability (calves, tibialis, ankles, single-leg stability)

True Course is a trail running and ultramarathon show for the mid-pack — working professionals and weekend warriors, not the sponsored elite. Part of the RSM Podcast Network. New episodes every other Thursday.
Your true course is never the line you planned. It's the one you actually run.
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On todays instalment of Sole Sisters, Justine and Kylie introduce their "Roll to Run" concept. Inspired by the viral "Roll for Sandwich" series and tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, the hosts create tiered lists to determine their running partners, locations, times, and fueling options. They use dice rolls to blind-rank various challenges, ranging from pleasant solo runs to difficult tasks like hill repeats or achieving a Strava local legend status. Throughout the discussion, they debate the fairness of digital versus physical dice and share personal anecdotes about their experiences with fitness and gaming. The episode finishes off with the hosts performing their own rolls, resulting in randomized assignments they must complete and film for their audience. 
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