Buckleheads Podcast

Episode 84 - Happy Hawk - David Simmons

In episode 84 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we talk to David Simmons of Happy Hawk Massage. If you have ran ultras in Kansas you have likely seen David at races, volunteerng and offering massages for runners. Check out Davids social media with Happy Hawk Massage and be sure to see him at a race. Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. 2026 KUS Race Calendar https://www.ksultrarunners.org/ All races are now open for registration!! Heatwave 6/12/24 June 12th, 2026. 'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount. Flatrock 101k - Satuday April 18th, 2026. Flatrock 50k - Saturday , September 26th, 2026

Episode 83 - Trent Neisen

In episode 83 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we are joined by Trent Neisen. Trent and Devin met in 2024 at Worlds Toughest Mudder in 2024 in Florida, where they both received the coveted 75 Mile Silver Bib. Since then, Trent has done many things including fresh off of running 100 miles at The BPN Go One More Backyard Ultra.We talk many things including life, family, balance, and if was a Mortal Kombat kid or Street Fighter kid. Full Youtube DRVN Dentist Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWbXmN9W3Ew Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. 2026 KUS Race Calendar https://www.ksultrarunners.org/ All races are now open for registration!! Heatwave 6/12/24 June 12th, 2026. 'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount. Flatrock 101k - Satuday April 18th, 2026. Flatrock 50k - Saturday , September 26th, 2026

Episode 82 - Kayla Straub

In these weeks episode of the podcast, episode 82, we are back with another conversation with Kayla Straub [https://www.facebook.com/kayla.straub.7?__cft__[0]=AZaB6W3G06wVYiGUPyYfNSpUIezTUQqaSsMuG3YbMm0ER-HQtCqFoEA48RrA7ulWLzfpvRxtnsP0p8_CvAZ3gGmNPZu95yRZQB_WyzPX4Njeh4b2P7EQlp28_nuA0H7xlbEaeuhjy8SiMGBUPltW_W5SaHgrij3cVpJsT2xcK5lDpI5XaWXGO_u-05GzskWL8WoNkEfrg3q9AlJ-Hz4OVAvb&__tn__=-]K-R]. It's only April, but she had put on multiple incredible performances from 150 miles at a backyard ultra in St Louis, to a 6hr 31min 50 miler at Prairie Spirit in March, which is a state record, to a 3:05 at the Boston Marathon [https://www.facebook.com/BostonMarathon?__cft__[0]=AZaB6W3G06wVYiGUPyYfNSpUIezTUQqaSsMuG3YbMm0ER-HQtCqFoEA48RrA7ulWLzfpvRxtnsP0p8_CvAZ3gGmNPZu95yRZQB_WyzPX4Njeh4b2P7EQlp28_nuA0H7xlbEaeuhjy8SiMGBUPltW_W5SaHgrij3cVpJsT2xcK5lDpI5XaWXGO_u-05GzskWL8WoNkEfrg3q9AlJ-Hz4OVAvb&__tn__=-]K-R]!! She now has her eyes set on becoming the first Kansan to finish the Ouray 100 [https://www.facebook.com/Ouray100?__cft__[0]=AZaB6W3G06wVYiGUPyYfNSpUIezTUQqaSsMuG3YbMm0ER-HQtCqFoEA48RrA7ulWLzfpvRxtnsP0p8_CvAZ3gGmNPZu95yRZQB_WyzPX4Njeh4b2P7EQlp28_nuA0H7xlbEaeuhjy8SiMGBUPltW_W5SaHgrij3cVpJsT2xcK5lDpI5XaWXGO_u-05GzskWL8WoNkEfrg3q9AlJ-Hz4OVAvb&__tn__=-]K-R], arguable the toughest mountain ultra in North America.We talk training, diet, and much more! If you want to go back and listen to more of her back story and what got her into running, listen to episode 68 first where we talked with her back in December. Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. 2026 KUS Race Calendar https://www.ksultrarunners.org/ All races are now open for registration!! Heartland 50 - Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount. H⁠eat Wave 6/12/24 - June 12, 2026 ⁠ [https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrhcUSn8fNp0m0Abe4PxQt.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1778804392/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fultrasignup.com%2fregister.aspx%3fdid%3d131904/RK=2/RS=U5zl40zj_JmySo3nliYYiJFi3EM-] Flatrock 101k - Satuday April 18th, 2026. Flatrock 50k - Saturday , September 26th, 2026

Episode 81 - Eternal Backyard Ultra Pre-Race

In episode 81 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we are joined by Farold, Derek, and Jonathan for an Eternal Damnation Backyard Ultra preview show. We talk all things Backyard ultra from strategy, to fueling, to mindset, and even when to mow your grass before leaving for a race. Each guest also have done their own episode if you have not listened to them. Derek Taussig - Episode 57 Farold Hoover - Episode 24 Jonathan Prosser - Episode 15 2026 KUS Race Calendar https://www.ksultrarunners.org/ All races are now open for registration!! Heartland 50 - Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount. Flatrock 101k - Satuday April 18th, 2026. Flatrock 50k - Saturday , September 26th, 2026 Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There.

Episode 80 - Brian and Tawny Scantlin

In episode 80 of the Buckleheads Podcast, we are joined by Brain and Tawny Scantlin. If you have ran a Kansas Race, there is a good chance you will have been through an aid station they were volunteering at, ran with one of them on the trails, or even ran a race they direct. We discuss how they started running, the importance of volunteering at races, and the races they direct….the Heartland 50 and the Flatrock race series. Run Happy. Train Hard. We'll See You Out There. 2026 KUS Race Calendar https://www.ksultrarunners.org/ All races are now open for registration!! Heartland 50 - Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 'BHPOD10' for a 10% discount. Flatrock 101k - Satuday April 18th, 2026. Flatrock 50k - Saturday , September 26th, 2026