EP076: Does a 125 Mile Ultra Run Build or Break A Team? Let's Find Out!

EP076: Does a 125 Mile Ultra Run Build or Break A Team? Let's Find Out!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372739/fan_mail/new] 125 miles sounds like a distance problem until you’re out there at 1:30 a.m. on a rock face, cold, sleep-deprived, and trying to stay upright. We’re back from the Sedona Canyon 125, part of the Cocodona race week in Arizona, and we’re telling the story from the first impulsive registration click to the final steps into Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff. We break down the real mechanics of finishing an ultramarathon: drop bags, aid stations, mandatory gear checks, GPS trackers, and why your “plan” rarely survives the first day. You’ll hear what the opening miles feel like leaving Jerome, how the heat and exposure change everything, and why reaching Sedona becomes a psychological checkpoint. Then it gets intense on Hangover Trail, where the route turns technical and the only way through is focus, humility, and strangers helping strangers. The second half goes deep into the unglamorous truths of endurance running: blister management, medical tent magic, short sleep resets on cots, and the mental weirdness of night miles where hallucinations make rocks look like people. We also talk about what crew and pacers actually do, how they reduce mistakes, keep you fueled, and help you push through the “mind games” that show up late. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could do something this big, we think this conversation will give you both the caution signs and the spark. Share this with someone who loves hard adventures, and leave a review if you want us to keep bringing back the full play-by-play. What part of a 125-mile race would scare you most: the climbs, the cold nights, or the sleep deprivation?

S5EP04: 24 Hours Under The Full Moon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372739/fan_mail/new] We sit down with Ultra E Eric and Double Barrel Daryl while the Silver Moon 24-hour race is still fresh on their legs and in their heads. We break down what helped them keep moving through the pain cave, why this loop ultra is perfect Sedona 125 training, and what they learn about quitting when quitting is easy. • What the Silver Moon Race is and why a 24-hour loop changes your mindset  • Building a race camp that removes decisions with pop-ups, bins, shoes, and comfort  • Fueling strategy with personal favorites like Coke, chips, and homemade sandwiches  • Six-hour mental chunks, night running, sunrise energy, and Eric’s 3 a.m. crash  • Heat, dust, and the late-race pain cave with ice, timers, and stubborn forward motion  • Small moments that matter, from quiet encouragement to the infamous porta potty situation  • Final totals and new milestones with Eric’s first 100K and Daryl’s 75 miles  • Recovery plan for ultra runners with sleep, low-impact movement, and mental prep for Sedona Keep coming back to Peach Podcast

S5EP03: What Happens When You Trade PRs For Patience And Make Recovery Part Of The Plan

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372739/fan_mail/new] Trade the sprint for the long game. We open with a quiet win on Mount Diablo—no PR chase, just a smooth, no-stop climb—and follow that thread into a one-year milestone of trail running that culminates at the Salmon Falls 50K. From dawn school buses and wet-grass starts to 4,300 feet of gain and a roaring finish-line clock, we unpack the strategy that kept us moving: timers for fueling, tight aid-station stops, and the humility to slow down on painful descents. The final third becomes the crucible where mindset matters most, and we watch a teammate find fourth and fifth wind while the course reminds us to respect our limits. What sticks with us isn’t a split; it’s the culture. Trail running runs on encouragement. A stranger’s “you’re doing great” can lift your stride, and a simple check-in can turn into a finish-line handshake you won’t forget. We share the moment a daughter placed a medal on her dad and the thrill of a runner crossing with 24 seconds left on a nine-hour cutoff—proof that community can carry you farther than pace alone. That same spirit belongs at work and at home: make praise specific, start meetings with a human moment, and keep a running log of what people do well. We also get honest about aging, injury, and recovery. The mind thinks it’s 25; the body sends a different invoice. We draw a sharper line between “can” and “should,” learn to listen after events, and commit to adapting rather than stopping—swapping runs for the bike, using poles when needed, and building recovery into the plan. Compression, red light, cold plunges, sauna, stretching, breath work—we treat these like workouts, not afterthoughts, scheduling them so tomorrow’s miles feel possible. Next up: a timed 100 at Silver Moon and JP’s Backyard Ultra, an event with heart and a cause worth showing up for. If this story nudged you to slow down, encourage someone, or schedule recovery like it matters, we’d love to hear it. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and leave a review with your best trail encouragement—what words carried you the farthest?

S5EP002: Run Like The Winded: How One Dad Turned A Text Thread Into A 25-Runner Movement

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372739/fan_mail/new] A two-hour family dance party and a throwaway text thread shouldn’t lead to a 25-runner movement—but that’s exactly what happened. We sit down with Austin Zertuche, a Sacramento County dad who transformed casual “let’s run” messages into the St. Mel Striders, an official school-parent running club that trains busy adults from 5Ks to half marathons while raising funds for their Catholic school community. Austin takes us from his early childhood roots and work-heavy high school years to discovering running through Fleet Feet programs, where accountability and structure turned effort into joy. He shares the simple blueprint that made the Striders stick: clear rules of positivity and respect, two training tracks with volunteer coaches, a 10-week plan anchored by the long run, and relentless encouragement through shared screenshots and honest check-ins. The result? Stronger times, real friendships, and the kind of momentum that carries people through Sacramento heat and over finish lines. We also dig into the leadership behind volunteer fitness communities: planning kickoff calls, writing useful emails, answering questions on hydration, fueling, and mobility, and wearing all the hats—coach, organizer, treasurer, hype crew. Austin’s insights are practical and human, grounded in the belief that consistency is contagious when people feel safe to show up at their own pace. The most moving thread might be the family effect: kids biking alongside long runs, little ones copying stretches on the living room floor, and children cheering as parents chase goals they can see and touch. By the end, we’re looking ahead to bigger goals like CIM and first marathons, with a shared confidence that ordinary actions—done with purpose, energy, attitude, commitment, and health—can change lives. If you’ve been waiting to start, borrow this playbook, invite a friend, and let community carry you forward. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find us. For anyone entering the 4th Quarter of life (50-60 & Beyond!) check out: https://thefourthquarterpodcast.buzzsprout.com [https://thefourthquarterpodcast.buzzsprout.com]

S5EP01: A Year Off Social Media, Goals, And The Power Of Healthy Fear

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372739/fan_mail/new] Fear doesn’t whisper; it shouts. We open with the snap back from Maui warmth to winter training and a cross-Atlantic work trip, then step straight into a raw conversation about using fear as fuel. One of us shares a full year off social media and the surprising lesson that almost no one notices when you step away—freeing you from comparison and pulling you back to faith, clarity, and purposeful posting. From there, we put big stakes in the ground: a 100-mile race and the Sedona 125 with serious elevation and heat. The gap from a past 50-miler to those distances is real, and saying “I am scared” out loud becomes the first move toward an honest plan. We unpack fear as a tool, not a verdict. Healthy fear gets you out the door at 4:45 a.m.; unhealthy fear freezes you at mile zero imagining mile 90. The fix is process over outcomes: win January with 30–35 weekly miles, strength twice, cross-train, dial nutrition, and rest on purpose. Stories from the Death Ride climb bring it to life—where a cup of noodles, a lawn chair, and too much talk can end your day. Movement changes mindset; descend first, decide later. We share a simple four-step framework to navigate fear fast: Pause to stop the spin, test your Perception, return to Presence, and reconnect to Purpose. With practice, that cycle turns panic into progress. We close by reframing goals through Tony Robbins’ lens: we’re not built to achieve, we’re built to grow. Growth makes us happier, more generous, and more resilient—in sport, work, and relationships. If you already fell off your resolution, start again today. Do it scared. Stack one small win. And if this conversation helps you find your footing, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can use fear as a tool for growth.