Running with Problems

Mildly Athletic Couple
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A podcast about the lives of runners and the problems we face.

  1. AUG 28

    Redemption on the LA Freeway - Aaron Lozier

    Join us as we chat with Aaron Lozier, who comes back to the podcast after attempting the LA Freeway for the second time. Last time, he had to be rescued via helicopter. Listen in to hear how the second attempt goes. == AI-Generated Description Follows == After being dramatically rescued from the LA Freeway last year, Aaron Lozier returns to share his redemption story on one of Colorado's most formidable mountain challenges. The LA Freeway isn't a highway in Los Angeles—it's a brutal 35-mile technical traverse connecting Longs Peak to Arapaho Peak across at least 19 summits, featuring exposed ridgelines and class five climbing sections. Aaron takes us through his year-long journey from failure to success, detailing how he processed the shame of rescue and rebuilt his approach through extensive scouting trips and mindset work. His story reveals profound lessons about preparation, as he meticulously studied routes, developed personal rules like "if you find yourself on unexpected fifth-class terrain, you're off route," and assembled the perfect three-person team for his second attempt. The expedition itself unfolds like a thriller, from strong early progress to hallucinations and near-breakdowns during the 36-hour journey. Aaron candidly shares moments of doubt when facing technical sections in darkness ("at night, it's an abyss"), water challenges solved by his teammate's brilliant syringe innovation, and the infamous "jump" section that everyone mysteriously forgets exists. His vulnerability in describing mental struggles brings us directly onto those exposed ridgelines alongside him. What makes this story truly special is Aaron's evolved perspective on achievement. Rather than focusing on proving critics wrong, he embraced "proving people right"—honoring those who believed in him. This shift transformed his experience from personal redemption into shared accomplishment, creating a powerful framework for approaching our own challenges. Listen now to experience this remarkable comeback story that will inspire your own relationship with failure, preparation, and the mountains that call to us despite their difficulties. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 35m

  2. AUG 13

    Jon Rea's Ambitious Journey

    Jon Rea joins Miranda and Jon for an honest and open conversation about the problems he's encountered along his journey to become a pro runner.  === AI-generated description follows === Elite ultrarunner Jon Ray takes us on an emotional journey through triumph and devastating setbacks in this raw, honest conversation about the mental side of competitive running. After methodically building his ultrarunning career to achieve a top-10 finish at Western States, Ray faced a brutal sequence of injuries that derailed his 2023 season. Rather than hiding behind easy platitudes, he opens up about the psychological toll of these setbacks—from the shock of a sudden ankle sprain at Gorge Waterfalls to the crushing disappointment of a stress fracture diagnosis that sidelined him during a carefully planned sabbatical dedicated to training. The conversation dives deep into the psychology of competitive running, exploring how Ray made intentional decisions to increase his investment in the sport over time. His reflections on internal versus external motivation reveal profound insights about what drives elite performance: "The amount of effort you can put in is different if you're going for first place than if you're going for 38th place," he notes, highlighting how competitive context shapes our capacity for suffering. Perhaps most valuable is Ray's discussion of injury processing techniques developed with his sports psychologist. By mentally revisiting traumatic moments and analyzing decisions without self-judgment, he's found a path toward acceptance rather than bitterness. His current approach of "no forecasting"—avoiding negative projections about his running future while facing potential career-threatening complications—offers wisdom for anyone navigating uncertain recovery. Ready for an unfiltered look at what it really takes to pursue running at the highest level? Listen now and discover why Jon's parting advice—"Don't take too much advice from other people. Do your own independent thinking"—might be the most important lesson for your own running journey. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 6m

  3. JUL 31

    Michael Morrison PT, DPT - Strength Training with some PEACE and LOVE

    Michael Morrison PT, DPT of Red Hammer Rehab returns to continue the conversation about Strength Training that we started in January. We also cover the absolutely critical PEACE and LOVE tool for healing soft tissue injuries.  Jon solo's the intro today as Miranda is off to run Tour du Mont Blanc in France, Switzerland, and Italy. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 17m

  4. JUL 22

    Miranda's First 100 Miler at High Lonesome 100

    Miranda's back to recap her first 100 miler experience at High Lonesome 100. Her performance was incredible, and we hope you enjoy listening to the recap! Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 8m

  5. JUL 2

    Jeffrey Binney - Once is Enough

    Jeffrey Binney is the director, producer, and subject of Once is Enough (Amazon, YouTube), an amazing independent running documentary about Jeffrey's journey from obesity to 100 mile ultra running. It is personally one of Jon and Miranda's favorite running films. We also talk about Jeffrey's life since Once is Enough, shopping his new book idea, and all the shenanigans out on the Pacific Crest Trail. Important: We talk spoilers in this episode, so we encourage you to watch the documentary before listening to this episode. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 3m
  6. Miranda Williamson - Setting Intentions on San Juan Solstice

    JUN 25

    Miranda Williamson - Setting Intentions on San Juan Solstice

    Host of the podcast, Miranda Williamson details her San Juan Solstice 50 Miler experience. We discuss how setting intentions leads to how you experience the event. Jon, who crewed and paced Miranda, discusses the things he does to be a good pacer. Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    57 min

  7. JUN 10

    John Calabrese - Breaking up in a Run Group

    John has recently gone through a breakup within his run community, the loss of a good friend, and a dreaded running injury. All of this led him to us to share his story and hopefully provide some comfort.  Show Notes: If you or someone you know is having trouble with addiction, please consider taking the AA Self-Assessment.The Badwater documentary we reference in the episode is Running on the Sun.Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 12m
  8. Utah 115 Recap with host Jon Eisen

    MAY 27

    Utah 115 Recap with host Jon Eisen

    Jon Eisen, co-host of this podcast, recaps his experience at the Utah 115 race, presented by Grand to Grand Ultra. It was difficult, sandy, and monotonous race. Jon is open and emotional about the recent experience and we hope y'all will enjoy. Jon's full Race Report is ready on his blogJon heard about this race on the Between Two Pines PodcastJessica Turner's podcast mentioned in the episode is The Endurance StudioThanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram @runningwithproblems. DM us there with questions in text or audio messages! Or email us at podcast@runningwithproblems.run. Hosted by Jon Eisen (@mildly_athletic) and Miranda Williamson (@peaksandjustice). Edited by Jon Eisen. Theme music by Matt Beer.

    1h 25m
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

A podcast about the lives of runners and the problems we face.

Information

  • Creator
    Mildly Athletic Couple
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mildly Athletic LLC
  • Show Website
    Running with Problems

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