Florida Trail Runners Podcast

Joseph Fuller
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Our mission is to represent and promote trail and ultra running here in the state of Florida! Explore the state, talk to the people, and learn the history!

  1. #118: Stories from the Coo-wah-Chobee 50k

    6D AGO

    #118: Stories from the Coo-wah-Chobee 50k

    Episode 118 of the Florida Trail Runners Podcast takes us back to the trails with stories from the Coo-Wah-Chobee 50k! Held at the beautiful Carlton Preserve near Venice, Florida, this RunFluent event delivered a memorable day on the course.   Joining the conversation is overall winner Sean Pamer, whonot only took first place but did it in his very first 50k. We’re also joined by Jeff Torres and Kyle Slone as they break down how their races unfolded—from training and race-day planning to course conditions and the highs, lows, and everything in between.   There’s nothing better than hearing race-day experiences straight from the runners themselves, and this episode gives a real look at what it was like out on the course. This is one you won’t want to miss!

    57 min
  2. #117: Jenoah McKiver and his Pro Debut at the Millrose Games

    FEB 9

    #117: Jenoah McKiver and his Pro Debut at the Millrose Games

    Here we are with Episode 117 of the Florida Trail RunnersPodcast, and for this episode, we’re stepping off the trail and onto the track with Jenoah McKiver as he makes his professional debut with the 600m at the legendary Millrose Games. Jenoah comes into this race with a serious list of accomplishments. A two-time Big Ten Champion during his time at the University of Iowa, he later helped lead the University of Florida to its third NCAA Outdoor National Championship, anchoring the 4x400m relay to a third-place finish in a blazing 2:58.98. He’s also earned multiple NCAA All American honors across both indoor and outdoor track. On the international stage, he represented the United States at the 2025 NACAC Championships in Barbados, placing fourth in the final of the 400m. Jenoah then represented Team USA at the 2025 World Outdoor Championships, bringing home silver in the men’s 4x400m and gold in the mixed 4x400m relay. Recently, Jenoah placed 2nd in the Indoor 600m witha time of 1:14.77, for a new personal best, to make his pro debut at the Millrose Games!

    51 min
  3. #116: Toby Gualter and the World Cross Country Championships

    FEB 3

    #116: Toby Gualter and the World Cross Country Championships

    This year the World Cross Country Championships were held in Tallahassee, Forida and with that Toby Gualter continues to cement his status as one of New Zealand’s most versatile distance runners placing 47th in theworld. As a native of Wellington, Toby’s career thus far has been impressive. After building a formidable reputation in the NCAA - competing for Eastern Michigan University and NC State – he’s run PB’s of 13:41.90 in the 5,000m and 28:54.91 in the 10,000m. He’s also ran a time of 1:03:22 in the Half-Marathon. Whether he’s tearing up the track, the roads, or the cross-country course, Toby Gualter is quickly becoming a fixture in the international distance running scene.

    1h 1m
  4. #115: Richard Hisrich and the Fierce Dragon 40 Mile

    JAN 30

    #115: Richard Hisrich and the Fierce Dragon 40 Mile

    For Episode 115 of the Florida Trail Runners Podcast, we are chatting with Richard Hisrich and the Fierce Dragon 40 Mile up in Vogel State Park. From the trails, finding balance in life, working on change, and training… Richard talks about it all. The Fierce Dragon is an event put on by Perry Sebastion with Hard Ass Events, the Fierce Dragon distance events from the 200 Mile, 100 Mile, 100k, 40 Mile, 40k, and the Coosa Challenge. This is what many people consider the winter version of the H9 and Baby Dragon.

    59 min
  5. #114: Stories from the 2026 Long Haul 100 Mile

    JAN 28

    #114: Stories from the 2026 Long Haul 100 Mile

    After a two-year hiatus, the Florida Trail Runners Podcast is officially back! We’re kicking things off with another unforgettable year at the annual Long Haul 100, a race that continues to draw runners back for its unmatched community—and welcomes others as they take on the 100-mile distance for the very first time. In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Potts, Luke Vidal, Jeff Bowman, and Lovelyn Findley to recap their Long Haul experiences. Jeff Bowman completed his first-ever 100 miler at Long Haul and got it done. For Michael Potts, this marked his first year racing at Colt Creek State Park coming home with a belt buckle. Luke Vidal secured his third Long Haul finish as he inches closer to the coveted 500-mile belt buckle, while Lovelyn Findley returned for a second year and crushed a massive PR compared to her previous Long Haul!

    1h 12m
  6. #113: Stories from the Long Haul 100 Rookies!

    01/25/2024

    #113: Stories from the Long Haul 100 Rookies!

    It was another year for the annual Long Haul 100! Time and time again, this is the place where so many runners take on the 100-mile distance for the first time! On the chat, we have four of those first-time 100 mile finishers! Russ Hartzell, Tina Wolfe, Daisy Weckerly, and Ivi Stangle. Russ Hartzell got it done with a time of 31:19:36! He's done races like the Ocho de Mayhem, Blaze Pioneer Trail, Whispering Pines, and the Wildcat Ultra! Tina Wolfe got her buckle with a time of 31:22:02! She's done races like the Bronze Dragonfly, Vero Beach Octopus, River to Sea, Colt 45, Pinellas Trail Challenge, and the Skunk Ape Night Run. Daisy Weckerly finished with a time of 30:45:55! She's done races like the 50 Miler at the Keys, Three Degrees of Hell, the RunFluent 7-Hour, and the Skunk Ape Night Run prior to coming out to the Long Haul. Ivi Stangle, who one half of RunFluent, she got it done with a time of 29:00:52! She's done races like the Skunk Ape Night Run, Grayson Highlands, the Trident, Wild Florida, Forgotten Florida, and Sweat Swat n Swear!

    1h 45m
  7. #112: The 2024 Long Haul 100 Prediction Episode

    01/12/2024

    #112: The 2024 Long Haul 100 Prediction Episode

    Starting the 2024 Season off where it all started, the Long Haul 100. Frequent guest Andy "Croom" Mathews returns to the podcast to go in-depth into everything about this race. He's also joined by three-time finisher and 3rd Overall at the 2022 Long Haul 100, Jeff Iosa! Also joining the chat this year is two-time finisher and captain of the Boots or Saddles Aid Station, Andrew Barrett! We analyze the course, answer some questions, talk about what it's going to take to be successful, some tips and tricks, some Long Haul 100 trivia, and yes! We make our predictions for the female and male top finishers for this year! We also chat on who we think is going to have most consistent race, some dark horses, and speculate on some Long Haul 100 rookies. The Long Haul 100 takes place at Colt Creek State Park near Lakeland, Florida and is Florida's only Western States Qualifying Race. Great for first-timers and veterans alike! The course is a 6 x 16.6 mile loops. There are 3 fully manned Aid Stations and access to your drop bags every loop. This race is truly the grand gathering of the Florida ultra and trail scene!  See y'all at Long Haul!

    1h 34m
  8. #111: The Orange Belt Trail

    12/19/2023

    #111: The Orange Belt Trail

    On the chat, we’ve got a chat with Erin Swanson and Wiatt Bowers on the Orange Belt Trail project that’s been in the works over the past couple of years. Erin is a Pasco County Project Manager and Wiatt is a Consultant Project Manager for the Orange Belt Trail project. The Orange Belt Trail is a proposed multiuse trail spanning approximately 37 miles through Pasco County from Trinity to Trilby. It would provide key connections to the Coast-to-Coast Trail, Starkey Trail, Suncoast Trail, and Withlacoochee Trail as well as link communities such as Trinity, Odessa, Land O’Lakes, Wesley Chapel, and Dade City!   More Info: https://orangebelttrail.com http://orangebelttrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/OBT_Workshops_4.2023_update.pdf

    48 min
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