The Tribe of Runners Podcast

Elizabeth Myers
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A podcast on all things running. With the intention to bring together a variety of runners to share their stories to cultivate a Tribe of Runners! Taking it one step further to inspire and encourage as many runners possible!

  1. 3d ago

    121: One Finished. One DNF'd. | Our No Business 100 Race Recap

    One finished the 100 miles. One missed the cutoff. Both walked away with lessons they won't forget. In this episode of Tribe of Runners, Christie Brinker and I recap the 2026 No Business 100 miler. We get into everything that happened between the starting line and the finish. After months of training, course recon, and planning to take on 100 miles without crew or pacers, and sharing our journey with you all, here its the raw truth for both Christie and I. Christie crossed the finish line in approximately 33 hours, while I was pulled at the Piney aid station after missing the cutoff around mile 75. We break down the race from start to finish, including pacing strategy, aid-station efficiency, fueling and hydration, shoe changes, nighttime trail conditions, river crossings, nausea, knee pain, and the decisions that can make or break a 100-mile attempt. Christie shares how she managed her race, adjusted her goals, and kept moving through the long night, while I opens up about the physical challenges that ultimately ended her race. But this conversation goes beyond race splits and finishing times. We talk honestly about what it's like to DNF after putting so much work into a goal, how to process disappointment without letting it define you, and why separating your identity from a race outcome matters. I also reflects on the strength training and downhill preparation I wants to prioritize before my next mountainous attempt, while Christie shares the lessons she'll carry into her upcoming Southern States 200. Sometimes a successful race means crossing the finish line. Other times, it means being honest about what happened, learning from it, and deciding what comes next. If you're training for a 100 miler, working on your ultra race strategy, or navigating a disappointing result of your own, this episode is a reminder that there is always something to take forward. A race result is something that happened to you. It is not who you are. Find Christie Brinker on IG: @cbrink_ Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners For EASY ACCESS to all the Link HERE Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching HERE

    121: One Finished. One DNF'd. | Our No Business 100 Race Recap

  2. Oct 19

    120: No Business 100M Race Strategy

    In this episode of Tribe of Runners, Christie Brinker I lay out their race plans for No Business 100 and talk through what we’re expecting, what we’re preparing for, and how we plan to get themselves through 100 miles together. After months of training and a course recon that didn’t exactly go according to plan, it’s time to put everything we’ve learned into action. We break down their approach to the course, when to run versus power hike, how to tackle the challenging back half, and why breaking the race into smaller sections will be key to keeping things manageable. We also get into the practical details that can make a huge difference over 100 miles, including: Drop-bag organization and race-day gear Water crossings, wet feet, and foot care Hydration, fueling, and caffeine strategy Preparing for cold, wet conditions Managing low points when the race gets hard How we’ll support each other without holding each other back Taper madness and the final days before race day We want to finish. We want to have fun. And we know that 100 miles probably won’t go exactly as planned. This is a real look at the decisions, strategy, nerves, and last-minute preparations that go into tackling a 100-miler. Especially when you’re coaching yourself and figuring it out as you go. Subscribe to Tribe of Runners for more ultrarunning stories, training conversations, coaching insights, and the lessons we learn out on the trails.

    120: No Business 100M Race Strategy

  3. Oct 9

    119: Keep Pushing Our Limits | Vin Kennedy

    From a major life reset to 200-mile races and chasing Badwater 135, Vin Kennedy is always looking for the next challenge. In this episode of Tribe of Runners, I sit down with Vin Kennedy to talk about his journey from college baseball, lifting, and physique goals to marathon running and ultrarunning. We get into the life changes that led him here, including sobriety and a period of going into “monk mode,” and how he eventually found something in ultrarunning that really clicked. Vin shares the story of his first 200-mile race, including the stomach issues, sleep decisions, and injury that made an already brutal experience even harder. We also talk about the $1 Ultra in New York City, a last-man-standing style race that tested his ability to adapt when things didn't go as planned. But this conversation goes beyond the races themselves. We talk about ambitious goals, believing in yourself before you have all the proof, using competition as motivation, and figuring out what you actually want instead of chasing whatever fitness trend happens to be popular. Vin also opens up about how running has influenced the people around him and why pursuing something difficult can have an impact that extends far beyond your own finish line. Whether you're an ultrarunner, dreaming about your first ultra, or simply someone who likes chasing big goals, this episode is a reminder that there's no single path into endurance sports and sometimes the distance that challenges you most is the one that makes you feel most at home. Tune in to hear Vin's story, the lessons he's learned the hard way, and why Badwater is the next big goal on his radar. Find Vin Kennedy on IG: @vkennedy18 Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners For EASY ACCESS to all the Link HERE  https://linktr.ee/itslizmyers Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching HERE https://www.theeverydayultra.com/

    119: Keep Pushing Our Limits | Vin Kennedy

  4. Oct 1

    118: Our Training Camp Went VERY Wrong| No Business 100 Course Recon

    The training camp did NOT go according to plan. What was supposed to be a three-day course recon for No Business 100 quickly turned into lost headlamps, poison ivy, a stolen water and Coca-cola stash, motion sickness, river crossings, overgrown trails, and a whole lot more driving than either of us wanted. In this episode of Tribe of Runners, Christie Brinker and I recap the chaos of their training camp and, more importantly, what we actually learned from it. There were plenty of moments where things didn't go according to plan and where we had to reroute, make decisions on the fly, change plans, and figure out when pushing forward wasn't worth the risk. But those messy moments ended up being some of the most valuable parts of the weekend. We break down what they learned about the No Business 100 course, including the punchy terrain, vertical gain, power hiking, water crossings, technical sections, and why those final 10 miles might be much harder than expected. We also talk through the training changes they're making after the camp, from hydration and sweat rate to vertical training, longer power hikes, treadmill work, step-ups, poles, and even changing shoes after seeing what the course actually looks like. It wasn't the perfect training camp. It was messy, frustrating, hilarious, and occasionally a little ridiculous. And somehow, we walked away feeling more prepared and more confident than when we started. Because sometimes the best training weekends aren't the ones where everything goes right. They're the ones that teach you what to do when everything goes wrong. Find Christie Brinker on IG: @cbrink_  Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners For EASY ACCESS to all the Link HERE  Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching HERE

    118: Our Training Camp Went VERY Wrong| No Business 100 Course Recon

  5. Sep 21

    117: Badwater 135: Vanessa Kline's Journey Into Ultrarunning

    In this episode of the Tribe of Runners Podcast, I sit down with Vanessa Kline, a Badwater 135 finisher, race director, pacer, and endurance athlete who has built an incredible life around running. Vanessa's running story didn't start with ultramarathons. After burning out as a high school runner, she stepped away from the sport for nearly a decade. Eventually, one marathon changed everything and reignited the competitive side of her that she thought was gone. That comeback eventually led her to the world of ultrarunning and all the way to Badwater 135, where she finished as a top-10 female. But getting through 135 miles in Death Valley is about much more than running. Vanessa and I talk about the behind-the-scenes reality of Badwater 135: crew logistics, pacing, heat management, fueling, sodium, nausea, sleep, and the mental decisions that keep you moving when your body is begging you to stop. We also get into the other side of Vanessa's running life. Through Beast Pacing and Beast Coast Production, she has built a community of pacers and helps put on races ranging from 5Ks to 100-milers and 48-hour events. In this episode, we talk about: Vanessa's journey from burned-out high school runner to ultrarunnerThe marathon that brought her back to competitive runningMaking the jump from marathons to ultras and eventually 100 milesWhat makes Badwater 135 so uniquely difficultWhy Badwater is as much a crew and logistics puzzle as it is a running raceHeat, hydration, sodium, nausea, and fueling in extreme conditionsThe mental strategies Vanessa used when things got difficultHow pacing became much more than simply running alongside another athleteBuilding a business and community around pacingWhat it takes to organize and direct racesBalancing running, parenting, business, and all the other things life throws at youWhy every ultra can become a mental toolkit for whatever hard thing comes next Vanessa's story is a great reminder that you don't have to have your entire running future figured out. Sometimes you step away.
Sometimes you start over.
Sometimes you discover that you're capable of much more than you thought. And sometimes the hardest race you've ever done just becomes preparation for the next thing. Find Vanessa Kline on IG: @vanessajkline Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners For EASY ACCESS to all the Link HERE  Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching HERE

    117: Badwater 135: Vanessa Kline's Journey Into Ultrarunning

  6. Sep 13

    116: How to Use a Training Camp to Prepare for your Race

    Training for a is about more than just building mileage! Sometimes you need a few really hard days to figure out whether your plan is actually going to work. In this episode of Tribe of Runners, Liz Myers and Christie Brinker dive into the importance of training camps for 100- and 200-mile races. With our race (No Business 100) coming up we talk about our training camp to get some course recon coming up, we talk through our own three-day training block, why back-to-back long days matter, and what we're looking to learn from being out on the course. We discuss using a training camp to dial in your race effort, test fueling and hydration, practice power hiking, using poles, and seeing how your body responds when the miles and fatigue start to stack up. We also get into the gear and logistics that are easy to overlook. Remembering to test out shoes, poles, packs, bottles, clothing, chafing, and all those little problems that you really don't want to discover on race day. And while training camps are meant to challenge you, Liz and Christie explain why the recovery before and afterward is just as important. Not to mention how the information you get from a training camp can help you course-correct your training before your taper. If you’re training for a big race, considering a training camp, or wondering how to make those big training weekends actually useful, this episode is for you. Because a training camp isn't just about seeing how much you can do. It’s about figuring out what you need to fix before your big race day comes. Find Christie Brinker on IG: @cbrink_  Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners For EASY ACCESS to all the Link HERE  Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching HERE

    116: How to Use a Training Camp to Prepare for your Race

  7. Aug 27

    115: How to Build Confidence When You Doubt Yourself | Dr. Haley Perlus

    What if confidence isn't about getting rid of doubt but learning how to run with it? In this episode of the Tribe of Runners Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Haley Perlus, a sport and performance psychology coach with more than 20 years of experience working with athletes in high-pressure environments. We dive into the mental side of endurance sports that runners don't always talk about: doubt, fear, pressure, confidence, mistakes, injury, and the stories we tell ourselves when things get hard. Because the reality is, even experienced runners have moments where they question themselves. Maybe you have a bad training day and start wondering if you're ready. Maybe you're coming back from an injury and don't trust your body yet. Or maybe you're halfway through a race and suddenly every negative thought you've ever had shows up at once. Haley explains why the goal isn't to eliminate those thoughts but to learn how to tolerate doubt, work with fear, and stay grounded when pressure starts to build. In this conversation, we talk about: Why confidence and doubt can exist at the same timeHow to ask, “What does this moment need from me right now?”Why trying to be fearless can actually work against youThe difference between striving for excellence and demanding perfectionHow to build confidence from evidence instead of simply telling yourself to “believe”Why your training history can become one of your greatest sources of confidenceHow to handle mistakes without getting stuck analyzing what just happenedReturning to running after injury and knowing when you're actually readyWhy outside guidance can be so valuable when your emotions are telling you to push too soonAnd one of the biggest reminders of all: you are not your thoughts, and you don't have to believe everything you think This conversation is for anyone who has ever stood at a starting line wondering, “Am I ready?” Or found themselves in the middle of a race wondering if they can keep going. You don't need to eliminate fear. You don't need to eliminate doubt. You need to learn how to keep moving forward while they're there. Thank you so much Haley for being on the podcast!! Find Haley Perlus on IG: @drhaleyperlus Check out Haley’s Website: HERE Find my Personal IG: @itslizmyers Podcast IG: @tribeofrunners For EASY ACCESS to all the Link HERE  Check out Everyday Ultra Website for races and coaching HERE

    115: How to Build Confidence When You Doubt Yourself | Dr. Haley Perlus

  8. Aug 16

    114: 2 Coaches. 100 Miles. NO Crew. | Our No Business 100 Training

    In this episode of Coaches Corner, Christie Brinker and I officially dive into our training and preparation for the No Business 100 and this isn't your typical training partnership. We're both coaches. We're both currently self-coaching. And we're both approaching this race from our own perspectives, building our own training plans while constantly comparing notes, talking through what we're doing, and trying to figure out what will actually get us to the finish line. We've also made the decision to run No Business together without pacers or a crew. But before race day, we had to have a very real conversation: What happens if one of us can't keep up? We agreed before ever stepping onto the course that if something happens to one of us, we won't hold the other person back. If one of us needs to stop, drop, change the plan, or is simply having a completely different race, the other person is free to continue. Because 100 miles is a long way and we wanted all of those cards on the table before things get emotional, exhausting, and very uncomfortable at 3 a.m. In this episode, we talk about: Why we chose No Business 100How two coaches approach self-coaching their own 100-mile trainingThe differences between our training philosophies and what we're each prioritizingHow we're using treadmill training, vert, strength, stability, and recoveryChristie's reset following Kettle Moraine 100Liz's ongoing comeback and rebuilding after injuryWhy we're choosing to race without pacers or a crewOur agreement about what happens if one of us struggles during the raceThe logistics of relying on drop bags instead of a crewHeat, hydration, sodium, and technical terrainThe mental challenges of coaching yourself while also trying to be an athleteThis is going to be an ongoing series as we work our way toward No Business, so you're getting a behind-the-scenes look at two coaches actually applying what they teach. Including the adjustments, doubts, successes, mistakes, and everything we learn along the way. We don't have all the answers. We're figuring it out just like everyone else. And we're bringing you along for the ride.

    114: 2 Coaches. 100 Miles. NO Crew. | Our No Business 100 Training
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A podcast on all things running. With the intention to bring together a variety of runners to share their stories to cultivate a Tribe of Runners! Taking it one step further to inspire and encourage as many runners possible!

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Myers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Elizabeth Myers
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    The Tribe of Runners Podcast

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