Weathering The Run

Andrew Buck Michael
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Sharing stories about runners enduring unique weather situations. Adventures can get an extra challenge when mother nature throws a curveball. I also plan on bringing on some experts on how extreme weather impacts the body and what you can do to best prepare for the elements. Please reach out if you have a great story to share! weatheringtherun@gmail.com

  1. E81 Cameron Dean Balser; Running around America. From America's perimeter to fastest transcon attempt

    1D AGO

    E81 Cameron Dean Balser; Running around America. From America's perimeter to fastest transcon attempt

    This episode features Cameron Balser, an endurance athlete redefining what’s possible in long-distance running. Cameron recently completed an incredible 11,000+ mile self-supported run around the perimeter of the United States, averaging close to 40 miles per day for nearly 10 months . But for him, that was just the beginning. By the time this episode drops, Cameron is already underway on his next challenge: a transcontinental run from California to New York, where he’s aiming to break the record by averaging an astonishing 75 miles per day, targeting a 40-day finish. This conversation dives into what fuels that kind of effort, how he approached nearly a year on the road, and what it takes mentally to step back up to an even bigger starting line. In this episode: What it’s really like to run around the entire United States Lessons from months of fully self-supported running The strategy behind a 75-mile-per-day cross-country effort The mental shift from finishing one massive goal to chasing another Why this run is about more than just records Follow Cameron’s journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerondeanbalser/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronDeanBalser Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32195374 Support the mission: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-cams-coasttocoast-record-attempt Cameron’s runs are about more than distance. They’re about pushing limits, building connection, and showing what’s possible when you fully commit to something bigger than yourself.

    58 min
  2. E80 Mike Bettes; Weather Channel storm coverage to triathlons

    MAR 25

    E80 Mike Bettes; Weather Channel storm coverage to triathlons

    This episode features longtime friend, Mike Bettes from The Weather Channel. Andrew and Mike go back about 20 years, so this conversation feels more like catching up than a traditional interview. Mike brings a unique perspective shaped by years spent in the elements. From covering historic snowstorms to reporting from the heart of hurricanes, Mike shares what it’s like to experience extreme weather up close and how that mindset overlaps with endurance sports. They also dive into Mike’s background in triathlons, how training compares across disciplines, and the mental toughness required to push through both races and real-world weather extremes. In this episode: Mike’s journey into triathlons and endurance sports Covering major weather events in extreme conditions The physical and mental crossover between racing and storm chasing Stories from the field and behind the camera Follow Mike Bettes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebettes Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikebettes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twcmikebettes/

    38 min
  3. E79: John Calabrese; Embracing the most challenging races you have heard of and some you haven't

    MAR 11

    E79: John Calabrese; Embracing the most challenging races you have heard of and some you haven't

    John loves a good challenge. He has done well over 100 ultras and he loves races that are not easy. He has a lot of energy and you can feel that in this episode. Enjoy! Follow John on Instrgram: @BreezyTrailhead.

    47 min
  4. E78: Brian Baker; Moving faster at mountain adventures

    FEB 25

    E78: Brian Baker; Moving faster at mountain adventures

    Brian Baker moved to Colorado and was interested in moving faster in the mountains to do more 14ers in one day. So he got into running and has a lot of great lessons and stories to share. He is a very detailed person and this was a lot of fun to pick his brain. Enjoy the episode and follow his adventures on Strava.

    54 min
  5. E77: Rob King; Racing onto the trail & ultra scene

    FEB 11

    E77: Rob King; Racing onto the trail & ultra scene

    Rob King grew up in Ohio and now is traveling around the country and world. He took a break from running after school, but is now racing back onto the scene at a blistering pace. He recent ran Tunnel Hill 100 miler in 12 hours and 19 minutes! He will be one of the elite runners at Black Canyon 100k this coming weekend. He grew up in Washington Court House, Ohio, but joined us from the state of Washington for this episode. Follow Rob on Instagram: @RobKingRuns

    36 min
  6. E76: Columbus City Striders; Doug Owsley, Catherine Salin Derrow, Dave Parsons, & Ken Varian

    JAN 27

    E76: Columbus City Striders; Doug Owsley, Catherine Salin Derrow, Dave Parsons, & Ken Varian

    In this special episode we sit down with four incredible explorers of Columbus, Doug Owsley, Catherine Salin Derrow, Dave Parsons, and Ken Varian, to talk about their journeys running (almost) every street in Columbus using the CityStrides app. Over the past few years Doug, Catherine, and Dave have each completed 100% of the streets in Columbus all meticulously tracked through CityStrides. Ken Varian is hot on their heels to claim that same achievement! Follow our guests on Instagram: 📸 Doug Owsley 📸 Catherine Salin Derrow 📸 Dave Parsons 📸 Ken Varian

    48 min
  7. E75: Mark Dowdle; running extreme distances in extreme weather

    JAN 14

    E75: Mark Dowdle; running extreme distances in extreme weather

    In this episode, I sit down with Mark Dowdle; an ultrarunner whose journey through extreme endurance, self-discovery, and unconventional racing will challenge everything you think you know about grit and resilience. Mark has pushed his body and mind into places most of us only imagine: from Calendar Club challenges where he ran every day as many miles as the date on the calendar to deep, multi-day backyard ultras that test the limits of sleep, strategy, and sheer will. 🏃‍♂️ What We Covered -How Mark discovered his love for ultra distance running and what continues to drive him beyond traditional racing. -The Calendar Club 365 challenge, where he matched daily mileage to the calendar date: an epic test of consistency and heart. -Backyard ultras & last-person-standing races — the brutal mental game, fueling strategies, sleep decisions, and living in the loop with little more than resolve between laps. -Lessons in mental toughness: Mark opens up about the inner work that endurance running demands, from self-doubt to self-trust. -Training philosophies and how consistent effort, even on the hard days, compounds into extraordinary outcomes. -Follow Mark on Instagram to keep up with his runs, insights, and adventures: https://www.instagram.com/mark.dowdle/

    49 min
  8. E74: Craig Kent - 10 year run streak, community builder, and founder of the German Village Running Club

    12/31/2025

    E74: Craig Kent - 10 year run streak, community builder, and founder of the German Village Running Club

    About Craig: Craig’s running journey started as a form of stress relief and quickly grew into a lifelong passion that now includes a decades-long daily run streak, ultramarathon racing, and creating one of Columbus’s most welcoming running communities. What We Cover in This Episode: -How running shifted from solo stress relief to a daily ritual and identity anchor. -The ups and downs of maintaining a run streak spanning thousands of consecutive days. -Stories from ultra-distance races like The Speed Project and what they taught him about endurance, grit, and mindset. -The inspiration behind starting German Village Running Club and how a simple conversation over cocktails turned into a thriving, inclusive run community. -How community and connection can transform your relationship with running and why pace or speed doesn’t matter as much as belonging.

    57 min
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Sharing stories about runners enduring unique weather situations. Adventures can get an extra challenge when mother nature throws a curveball. I also plan on bringing on some experts on how extreme weather impacts the body and what you can do to best prepare for the elements. Please reach out if you have a great story to share! weatheringtherun@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Andrew Buck Michael
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Buck Michael
  • Show Website
    Weathering The Run

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