Running Behind

Joey Metzger
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Confession...I am a slow but persistent trail runner who likes to take on crazy trail running adventures. This is a podcast about the weird world of running, trail running and ultramarathons. Mostly from the perspective of the back of the pack...ordinary people trying to do extra-ordinary things. Topics will focus on gear, health, nutrition, training, trails and trail races around MN and the Midwest, and also taking a look all of this through the lens of older runners. Get ready for an ultra slow, but highly optimistic ride. We will get to that finish line, even if we are...running behind.

  1. 2d ago

    Tim Tollefson | Vinyl Re-Issue, Director’s Cut Mammoth Edition

    I am doing something today that I’ve never done before.   I am re-releasing an episode!  This episode was originally released as episode 11, with the one and only, Mr. Tim Tollefson.  Now why am I doing this…because I’m lazy? Well, I might be lazy but that’s not why.  I am re-launching this conversation because #1, Tim is one of the best freaking people on the entire planet!  We love hearing him on Freetrail’s Rest Day and other podcasts, and there just is no way to get too much Timmy T.  #2, It’s Mammoth Trailfest time and I am headed back for 2026 BABY!  This episode has the entire story of how Tim thought of it, what it takes to put this event on, what he is trying to do with it, and what it means to the community. Pay no attention to any speculation about my 2025 race, I will have some Director’s cut commentary to mitigate any nonsense.  And finally #3, because Tim is just an amazing guy.  He’s been very supportive of me of the podcast and of the Grace To The Finish campaign.  So whether you’ve heard this one before, or whether you are about to experience its amazingness for the first time, head out for your run and let’s get ready to hit the trail again with Tim. [NEW LINKS] Tim interview with Rich Roll: https://youtu.be/m1aBpqU1DyU Jeff Pelletier film of the 2025 Mammoth 200: https://youtu.be/6KwOoFXLR_M [Previous Links] Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timtollefson/ Mammoth Trailfest: https://www.mammothtrailfest.com/ Runners For Public Lands: https://runnersforpubliclands.org/ Born To Adapt website: https://www.borntoadapt.org/ Born To Adapt documentary (WATCH THIS!): https://youtu.be/QFKJyWXxcws The Mammoth 200 movie with Sally McRae: https://youtu.be/2a0efndmmsE UTMB Trail Race: https://montblanc.utmb.world/races/UTMB Western State Endurance Run: https://www.wser.org/ Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Chasing Cutoffs w/Ben Mead (Go listen! It's awesome!): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/chasingcutoffs Artwork by Ed Linder

    Tim Tollefson | Vinyl Re-Issue, Director’s Cut Mammoth Edition

  2. Sep 4

    James Bonnett : The Young Gun, Faster Than A Horse & W.S.

    James Bonnett....Oh yeah, many of you know exactly who he is.  For those of you who do not; this is the guy who started running so early, he had finished his first marathon and ultramarathon before he was 10 years old. This is "The Kid", who was so fast that he WON his first 100 mile race when he was 12. This is the guy who later became a coach and coaches, and is friends with, folks like Nick & Jamil Coury, and Jim bleeping Walmsley.  Yeah, that is that dude!  The Young Gun himself!  I was lucky enough to chat with him earlier this summer, and we talked about all of that.  But really, we talk a lot about the 2026 Western States and how he helped get Neeraj Egbert across the finish line.  James tells the story of giving out the golden ticket and how he then became his coach and friend and came up with a plan to help Neeraj realize his dream of redemption.  This is one FANTASTIC conversation!  Man Against Horse Race website: https://managainsthorse.com/ James' coaching website: https://www.mcmillanrunning.com/product/online-coaching-james-bonnett/ James' Ultrasignup results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=James&lname=Bonnett FUN video on Trail GangstAZ with James and Nick Coury: https://youtu.be/XB8Jql-eS0g?si=QaIFQcXKCMpEXwGq GRACE To The Finish website: https://www.gracetothefinish.org/ Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Artwork by Ed Linder

    James Bonnett : The Young Gun, Faster Than A Horse & W.S.

  3. Aug 25

    Crew Access Vol 7 : FANS, WSER, WD50K & Other Acronyms

    AND WE’RE BACK!!! Yes, I know, it’s been a minute. I did not mean to go full Bolder Boys on my podcast schedule, but I spent a chunk of time in Africa and then got a nasty bug and pretty darn sick. I am just now recovering and have some semblance of a voice, so I figured it’s time to get back on the horse and start kicking out some podcast episodes. This one is another Crew Access episode with my boys Erik & Mario. We actually recorded this earlier this summer after I got back from helping Neeraj at Western States. We talk about that experience along with our days at FANS, our training and plans for the rest of the year and a certain 2027 race in CA that we have all signed up for. Hopefully the conversation isn’t too dated, but I guarantee it will be fun and lively, as it always when the three of get together. Okay, I think we remember how to do this…let’s freaking go! Mario’s 35 mile birthday run on Strava: https://strava.app.link/TFePf5SDT5b Precision WSER video featuring Neeraj: https://youtu.be/w4NKq30qLjs FANS Ultra Race: https://fansultraraces.org/ Wild Duluth 50K: https://www.wildduluthraces.com/ GRACE To The Finish website: https://www.gracetothefinish.org/ Erik's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_spiegs/ Mario's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/runmariorun91/ Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Artwork by Ed Linder

    Crew Access Vol 7 : FANS, WSER, WD50K & Other Acronyms

  4. Jul 18

    Chris Swenke : Listening, SCRC & Running By Design

    Listening is the key to so many things in life. From learning, to your job, to your relationships, to being a good human and even being a good race director. Chris Swenke knows this, and for him, everything starts there. He began running as a way to get in shape for his first love of curling, but soon discovered that running was his real passion. It didn’t take long before he had completed marathons, ultramarathons, then 100 mile races and crazy adventures like running across the state of MN. It also led him to starting the St Croix Running Company and directing his own race events. I catch up with him on all this, how his day at the 2026 FANS Ultra 24hr went, how his training for the iconic MN Superior 100 race is going and what’s the latest with the SCRC. So, grab your Hanes socks, your shoes and head out for your run. But whatever you do, don’t forget to “listen”. SCRC website: https://www.stcroixrunningcompany.com/ (Blog): https://www.stcroixrunningcompany.com/blog SCRC on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stcroixrunning Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swenke Chris Swenke personal website: https://www.chrisswenke.com/ Chris’ book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCK1B22R?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_KYENSNCRQYZ7XZYGRMXD&bestFormat=true Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Artwork by Ed Linder

    Chris Swenke : Listening, SCRC & Running By Design

  5. Jul 4

    Wynonna Fulgham : Running To The East, Shaped By The Songs

    In the Navajo culture, there is a sacred ceremony called a Kinaaldá. It happens when a girl transitions to women hood. As part of the ceremony they must run to the east three times a day, songs are sung, and prayers are given. Like many of their rich traditions, it is rooted in communal participation and focuses on teaching the young women about generosity, endurance, strength and community. My guest, Wynonna Fulgham, went through this ceremony and it sowed the seeds for how she would live her life as a Navajo woman, a wife, a mom, and it helped strengthen her love and connection to running. And oh the places her running has taken her. From the simple start of a 5K to eventual ultramarathons, including a starring role in The Cutoff film when finishing the Cocodona 250 last year and creating a whole new 200+ mile adventure at Cocodona this year. In this conversation we learn about her journey and how her Navajo lineage has shaped her life and her running. Wynonna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blacksheep_running/ Native Women Run on IG: https://www.instagram.com/native_women_run/ Native Women Run on linktree (lot of great links here): https://linktr.ee/NativeWomenRunning18 Cocodona 250 races: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona/ Online article about the history of The Long Walk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Walk_of_the_Navajo Article in the Navajo Times about Kinaaldá : https://navajotimes.com/opinion/essay/kinaalda-coming-of-age-in-traditional-dine-ceremony/ Resources and information on missing and murdered indigenous women: https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Artwork by Ed Linder

    Wynonna Fulgham : Running To The East, Shaped By The Songs

  6. Jun 20

    Grace To The Finish : A Panel Discussion On Immigration Advocacy

    There is currently an estimated 12-14 million law abiding immigrants in the US, living in fear. Not knowing if they will be taken away from their families or forced into a detention center. Someone you know is afraid to travel, to work to even go on a trail race or run, not knowing if they will be safe, even though they are legal and have done nothing wrong. Because of the color of their skin and the way they speak, they have been told they are not good enough, they are criminals and they don't belong. This is dehumanizing...and this must stop. This is a special panel discussion for the Grace To The Finish campaign. Grace To The Finish was started by Joey Metzger and Neeraj Egbert as an awareness campaign to raise support for immigration advocacy, inclusion and anti-discrimination, especially among the running and trail running communities. We are here to allow voices to be heard and steer supporters to relevant organization, causes and efforts that can help make a difference. Besides Joey and Neeraj, the panel includes Carolina Rubio-MacWright, founder of Touching Land, Cristina Regalado, co-founder of Wasatch Trail Collective and former board member of the Women of the Wasatch, Francisco Segovia, Executive Director of COPAL MN and Jason Bahamundi, owner and founder of The Everyday Athlete Podcast Network and RunTriBike. It's time to speak up, it's time to listen, and it's time to take action. Grace To The Finish website: https://www.gracetothefinish.org/ Carolina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stories/carustol/ Touching Land : https://www.touchingland.org/ Cristina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stories/runchachi/ Wasatch Trail Collective: https://linktr.ee/wasatchtrailscollective Women of the Wasatch: https://www.womenofthewasatch.com/ Francisco Segovia (COPAL): https://copalmn.org/leadership-and-staff/francisco-segovia/ COPAL on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mncopal/ Jason Bahamundi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cooktraineatrace/ Run.Tri.Bike : https://runtrimag.com/ Everyday Athlete Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/everyday_athlete_podcast_ntwrk/ Neeraj on IG: https://www.instagram.com/egbertne47/ https://openingdoorsinc.org/ https://immigrantdefensenetwork.org/ https://www.crc4me.org/ https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/ Running Behind Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod/

    Grace To The Finish : A Panel Discussion On Immigration Advocacy

  7. Jun 15

    Lindsay Teague : Running Her Life & Burning The Ships

    2.7 million likes...just let that sink in for a minute. I mean, I am happy with a handful of views, a couple of likes, but my guest today takes that to a whole new level. Lindsay Teague, or Linz or Run.This.Life as she's known on social media has a huge following and with good reason. The best part though, is that she doesn't make all those posts for the attention. She does it because she genuinely LOVES running, she loves sharing about it, and she believes that fitness should come from a place of celebration. It is exactly that positive attitude and dedication that has led her to complete multiple 100 mile races. In this conversation we get to know Linz...how she got started running, and what inspires and drives her to push for more. Hey if this chat were a run, it would be one of those great runs in the forest finding new trails and discovering amazing sights, all while getting in a good workout. So, if you are heading out for that great run, grab your phone to take a shot or two for IG, and just one pole, cuz it's time to hit the trail. Linz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@run.this.life Linz on IG: https://www.instagram.com/run.this.life One of my fav posts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DY0WpzlPw1y/ Linz on FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/RunThisLife/61571763113788/ Linz on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/23404266 Revolution Running: https://revolutionrunning.net/ Coach Dan England: https://www.adventuresinengland.com/ Ultra Running Magazine: https://ultrarunning.com/ Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Artwork by Ed Linder

    Lindsay Teague : Running Her Life & Burning The Ships

  8. Jun 5

    Suzy Lurie: FKTs, OMGs And DFL At Cocodona 250

    Picture the scene...It's the finish line of the 2026 Cocodona 250 mile race. Everyone is celebrating and going crazy. Overall race winner, Rachel Entrekin is there and she is embracing my guest, Suzy Lurie...Now, did Suzy come in 2nd or 3rd...well, not exactly. Suzy is used to setting FKTs (Fastest Known Times) at various places in her home state of MN. Isn't it ironic then, that her claim to fame happens when she finishes the longest race of her career and comes in last. But coming in last cannot stop the insatiable energy, enthusiasm and excitedness that is UltraSuzy. In this episode we chat about how she got her start, what led to her deciding to toe the line at the 2026 Cocodona 250, and the incredible stories and dramas that unfolded along the way. And we also discuss her complete infatuation with the Elm Creek Backyard Ultra and Afton 50K races. So, strap on those Zegama 2s, grab your anchor airpods and head out for your run, cuz it's time to hit the trail Suzy's FKTs: https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/suzy-lurie Suzy on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/102412799 Cocodona 250 website: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona/ Heated Rivalry TV show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heated_Rivalry Joey's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Run_Joey_Run Running Behind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running.behind_pod Joey's Strava Profile: https://www.strava.com/athletes/111237895 Artwork by Ed Linder

    Suzy Lurie: FKTs, OMGs And DFL At Cocodona 250
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Confession...I am a slow but persistent trail runner who likes to take on crazy trail running adventures. This is a podcast about the weird world of running, trail running and ultramarathons. Mostly from the perspective of the back of the pack...ordinary people trying to do extra-ordinary things. Topics will focus on gear, health, nutrition, training, trails and trail races around MN and the Midwest, and also taking a look all of this through the lens of older runners. Get ready for an ultra slow, but highly optimistic ride. We will get to that finish line, even if we are...running behind.

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  • Creator
    Joey Metzger
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joey Metzger
  • Show Website
    Running Behind

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