Fails On The Trails

The Heat Is On: Lessons from the Keys 100

Pam Lockhart joins the crew to break down her experience at the Keys 100. We dive into what went right, what didn’t, and what adjustments she’s planning to make to secure a finish next year. She also shares how she got her start in ultrarunning at age 50 and highlights some of her favorite races along the way.

Two Minutes to Spare: Finishing the Grasslands 100-Mile Trail Run Just Before the Cutoff

Marissa shares her DFL finish at the Grasslands 100, crossing the line just two minutes before the cutoff, and how Running Familia kept her going. The crew also digs into cutoffs, Panther City Ultra, and the mysterious sweater and the “poop pack.”

From Firehouse to Finish Lines Angie Retzloff

On this episode of Fails on the Trails, Angie Retzloff joins us to share her path to becoming the first female firefighter in Tahlequah, how she rebuilt her identity after stepping away from CrossFit, and her full-send leap into ultrarunning, including processing her heartbreaking DNF at the Outlaw 135. The crew also dives into the surprisingly chaotic art of fueling with baby food and oatmeal crème pies.

Racing with Empathy, Humility & the Power of Your Story

Dr. Sheila Nevarez joins the DNFsperts to talk about all things endurance, sobriety, how to be kind to others, and the importance of being kind to yourself. We talk about the dangers and current culture of the Ironman community, and she tells us how one ass ruined a race while another ass changed her life. Get a pen ready to write down all the lessons learned on this episode of Fails on the Trails.

The Long Road to the Hitchcock Buckle

Meghan Wallace joins the DNFsperts to talk about her relentless pursuit of finishing the Hitchcock Experience 100-mile race. She also tempts us with tales of the beautiful Shawnee Hills 100 Miler and why it should be on every runner’s radar. The crew dives into racing in extreme cold and extreme heat, and yes… boob ice is absolutely a thing. So many lessons were learned on this episode of Fails on the Trails.