Best Attar Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 58: Juggling Hardrock Training, Race Directing & Big Dreams — A Catch-Up with Hilary Yang 52:42

1d ago52:42

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On this week’s episode of the Trail Network Podcast, Katie sits down with fellow co-host Hilary Yang for a much-needed catch-up. Hilary may have been MIA from the mic, but she’s been everywhere else—juggling training for the Hardrock 100, directing the new Mammoth 200-miler, producing storytelling projects, and traveling the globe. They talk about:…

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Episode 57: EmKay Sullivan and Abby Hall – The Golden Ticket Gift 47:20

9d ago47:20

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In this heartwarming episode of the Trail Network podcast, host Katie Asmuth sits down with two incredible athletes and friends, EmKay Sullivan and Abby Hall, for what just might be the feel-good story of 2025. The trio dives into big life updates—most notably, EmKay’s exciting pregnancy—and the ripple effect it had on her racing season. When EmKay…

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The Sumerian myth of Inanna: In the first days 1 of 4 44:11

8d ago44:11

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Send Catherine a text Message In the first days, in the very first days, everything needed was brought into being and the goddess Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth, took her place in the center of the Sumerian pantheon. This myth was recorded at the beginning of history and describes a pivotal time in human civilization. We're reckoning with the de…

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Episode 56: Reflections from Canyons 100k and Mt. Fuji 53:32

15d ago53:32

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Leah, Katie, and Rachel catch up to talk all things Canyons 100K, Mt. Fuji, and what’s next. Katie shares an honest look at her experience at Canyons—how the race didn’t unfold as she’d hoped, what she learned through the struggle, and why she’s still proud of what her body accomplished. She also gives a peek into what’s coming up in her training. …

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Episode 55: 50K at Five Months Pregnant – A Recap with Leah & Mike 1:06:42

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Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle (@shitinthewoods) return to the podcast to recap the Gorge Waterfalls race weekend and what it was like running the 50k together. They cover the record-shattering performances at the 100k and debrief the ups and downs of running a 50k with your partner while 5 months pregnant. The good, the bad, and the ugly. We hop…

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Episode 54: Chasing Joy, Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji on the Horizon, and Getting Strategic with Sodium Bicarb 42:48

1M ago42:48

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In this week’s episode, Katie and Rachel take the mic to talk about what’s new in their lives and the trail world. Rachel shares what’s ahead for both her and Tyler as they gear up for their trip to Japan and the Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji—where she’ll be racing the 40k. They dive into how having a big adventure on the calendar can shift your mindset, an…

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Joy and Poetry for National Poetry month 35:28

1M ago35:28

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Send Catherine a text Message "We need joy as we need air." Maya Angelou Joy. Joy is my motivation, my desire and object in sharing some poetry with you in this episode. Joy---gladness, pleasure, delight, and rejoicing. Joy, a very precious freedom. How can you, how can we, build our capacity for joy? The belief that suffering alone lends you depth…

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Episode 53: Crushing FKTs, Crafting Community, and Training While Pregnant 55:32

1M ago55:32

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In this episode, we catch up after Katie’s huge accomplishment on the Joshua Tree Traverse, where she set a new self supported FKT! She shares the details of her fueling strategy, how the effort went down, and what she’s thinking as she gears up for the next steps in training ahead of her Golden Ticket chase. We also dive into what makes a good rac…

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Episode 52 – Catching Up & Chasing FKTs 55:02

1M ago55:02

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It’s been a minute! In this episode, all four of us are finally back together to catch up on life, training, and everything in between. Katie shares details about her upcoming FKT project, and we dive into a conversation about FKTs in general—what they mean, how they’re evolving, and why they’re so compelling. We each give updates on how our traini…

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Episode 51: Nicole Ver Kuilen - Adaptive Athlete, Disability Rights Advocate, & Cancer Survivor 58:04

2M ago58:04

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Disability rights advocate, cancer survivor, and social impact leader Nicole Ver Kuilen joins host Katie Asmuth for a powerful conversation about turning personal adversity into purposeful action. Nicole is the campaign lead for So Everybody Can Move and the founder of Forrest Stumps, a nonprofit driving policy change and awareness for equitable ac…

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Finist the Bright Falcon: Baba Yaga, soul quests, and shamanic journeys 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Send Catherine a text Message The final episode in a three-part exploration of the mysterious Baba Yaga, a scary crone in Russian and Slavic fairy tales. Who or what is she? The fairy tale "Finist the Bright Falcon" opens up some interesting possibilities. Support the show Email Catherine at [email protected] Post a positive review on apple …

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Episode 50: Sarah Attar – Embracing Adventure, Intentionality, and the Unexpected 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

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Sarah Attar is a gifted photographer, a two-time Olympian, and a trailblazer in every sense of the word. In this episode of The Trail Network podcast, she joins host Hilary Yang for a conversation about the unexpected paths life has taken her on and the lessons she has gathered along the way. Sarah made history as one of the first female athletes t…

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Episode 49: Running for Two – Leah’s Big Announcement! 1:09:16

2M ago1:09:16

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Ohh Baby! Leah and Mike have some big news to share—Leah is pregnant! In this episode, they reflect on how this life-changing moment is shaping their plans, both on and off the trails. They take a look back at the past few years of training, racing, and tackling adventures like RUFA, and talk about what it means to be an athlete while preparing for…

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Episode 48: Ida Nilsson: A Lifetime of Running, Racing, and Reinvention 58:02

2M ago58:02

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Today, host Katie Asmuth sits down with the legendary Ida Nilsson, a true veteran of the sport. With a career spanning decades, Ida has done it all—from track and cross country to road and trail running, and now even ski mountaineering. In this episode, she reflects on her incredible journey, starting with her athletic upbringing alongside her equa…

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Initiation and Meeting the Baba Yaga 37:22

2M ago37:22

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Send Catherine a text Message The Baba Yaga is a complex and scary crone in East Slavic and Russian fairy tales. She's a face of the earth goddesses and the fierce wildness of nature. Are some of us meeting the Baba Yaga right now? There's a lot of chaos right now as institutions, laws, and norms of behavior that order our societies are attacked. C…

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Episode 47: Leah, Katie, and Hilary Talk Training, Running Mojo, And Using Chat GPT to Create a Training Plan 58:18

3M ago58:18

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On today’s episode of The Trail Network Podcast, we have Hilary Yang, Leah Yingling, and Katie Asmuth for a catch up episode!We've gotten some great feedback from our listeners just saying that some of their favorite episodes are the ones where we just catch up. So this episode is really just a chance for Leah, Katie and Hilary to connect and see w…

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Episode 46: Alexis Crellin - Raising Resilient Kids While Getting After Your Own Adventures 47:43

3M ago47:43

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Today, Leah Yingling is joined by Alexis Crellin 🙌. Alexis is a climber, mountain enthusiast, and ultra runner based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She has two top 20s at UTMB, top finishes at Speedgoat 50k and The Rut 50k and has been crushing it on the mountain scene in Utah and beyond for years. She’s also a prior FKT holder on the Wasatch Ultimat…

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Episode 45: Black Canyon 100k Recap with Katie Asmuth 1:13:18

3M ago1:13:18

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Today, Hilary Yang sits down with Katie Asmuth to talk about all things Black Canyon race weekend. Katie ran the 100K, and while she was going for a golden ticket and trying to shoot her shot, the day did not go according to plan. However, they were able to dissect the race and understand where it went wrong and pull out a lot of things that hopefu…

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Episode 44: Trueheart Brown - Winning Black Canyon 100K in 2022 and the Soul of the Sport 29:54

3M ago29:54

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In honor of the Black Canyon 100K race weekend, the Trail Network podcast hosts revisits a heartfelt conversation with Trueheart Brown, the 2022 race champion. Trueheart’s victory at Black Canyon was a breakout performance, winning as an underdog at the age of 41 and fully embracing the spirit of the sport. In this conversation, Trueheart shares in…

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Episode 43: Rachel, Leah, Hilary, and Katie on Balancing Training, Racing, and Life as Women in the Sport 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

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We're so happy you're here with us this week. On this week's episode, we dive into some listener questions and chat about the season ahead. We talk about how we balance being competitive in the sport while holding space for planning for families and motherhood. Another topic is balancing and sharing the sport with a partner. We also cover some worl…

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Episode 42: All Four Hosts Catch Up and Share Hot Takes for 2025 52:09

3M ago52:09

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In this episode, Rachel, Leah, Hilary, and Katie reconnect to chat about what’s been happening so far in 2025, sharing hot takes and fun stories about life, training, and adventures. The conversation covers Katie’s upcoming race at the Black Canyon 100k, the inspiring work of The Futurist Project, and a spotlight on incredible female athletes and c…

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Fierce wildness and the Baba Yaga 36:34

3M ago36:34

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Send Catherine a text Message Welcome to episode one of the new (7th) season of Myth Matters! A new year and a time of change. Is this, as some say, the time of the wise, elder woman, the time of the crone? The Baba Yaga is one face of this archetypal energy. This episode is the first of two about the Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga is a complex and multiface…

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The JFK assassination: Oswald’s second murder 34:00

3M ago34:00

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In light of the recent announcement that President Trump has ordered the release of classified files surrounding JFK’s assassination, we’re bringing you three episodes delving into the case. In this third episode, recorded in April 2024, Rob Attar puts more listeners’ questions about the assassination to author and journalist Gerald Posner. Who did…

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The JFK assassination: 95% certain? 44:34

3M ago44:34

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In light of the recent announcement that President Trump has ordered the release of classified files surrounding JFK’s assassination, we’re bringing you three episodes delving into the case. In this second episode, recorded in April 2024, Rob Attar rejoins the investigative journalist Gerald Posner to tackle your questions about the assassination a…

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Who killed JFK? 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

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On 22 November 1963, President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested and charged with the murder, but, over the past 60 years, millions of people have come to believe that Oswald was just a small cog in a wider plot to murder the president. In light of the recent announcement that President Trump has ordered the …

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Episode 41: Courtney Olsen - Reflections on Her Record Breaking Year in 2024 and Professional Changes and Brand Challenges She’s Navigating Heading into 2025 1:08:04

4M ago1:08:04

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In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, hosts Leah Yingling and Rachel Drake are joined by the incredible Courtney Olsen who had an unforgettable 2024 racing season. Courtney placed third at Comrades, set a world record at the Tunnel Hill 50-Miler, secured a top-10 finish at the World’s 100K Race, and was recently voted number six in the Ultr…

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Episode 40: Allie Ostrander - New Sponsorships, Balancing Roles, and Prioritizing Mental Health 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, hosts Hilary Yang and Katie Asmuth are joined by elite runner and content creator Allie Ostrander. Allie shares insights into her new sponsorship with Oiselle, her experiences balancing a professional running career with content creation, and how she navigates both trail and track worlds. The conversati…

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Introducing History's Greatest Scandals | New Podcast 0:59

4M ago0:59

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Poisoned sweets. Criminal misdeeds. And a sex scandal involving… the prime-minister. Listen to HistoryExtra's new podcast History’s Greatest Scandals, delving into the murky underworld of The Victorians. Ellie Cawthorne and historian Professor Rosalind Crone take a journey through the backstreets of 19th-century Britain to explore the darker side o…

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Episode 39: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to Big Things in the New Year 56:15

4M ago56:15

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In this special New Year’s episode, hosts Hilary Yang, Leah Yingling, Rachel Drake, and Katie Asmuth come together on New Year’s Eve to reflect on the highs, lows, and lessons of the past year. From creative endeavors and unexpected turns to balancing race calendars with life outside the sport, the hosts share personal insights and what they’re car…

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Episode 38: Tim Tollefson - The Mammoth Trailfest, Training Changes, and a BIG Announcement About The Mammoth 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

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In this episode, hosts Hilary Yang and Katie Asmuth sit down with Tim Tollefson, elite trail runner, race director, and advocate for public lands. Tim shares insights into his life as an athlete, entrepreneur, and partner, while reflecting on the impact of Mammoth Trailfest and the broader trail running community. Plus, Hilary and Tim drop a big an…

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Episode 37: Leah and Hilary React to the News That They Both Got Selected to Run Hardrock 100 in 2025 57:55

5M ago57:55

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In today’s episode, Leah Yingling and Hilary Yang share their reactions to being selected for the 2025 Hardrock 100, reflecting on the years of effort it took to secure their spots in the iconic race. They discuss what the event means to them, their thoughts on the course and culture, and how ultrarunning continues to evolve. A special thank you to…

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Flying Together: The Conference of the Birds by Farid ud Din Attar 41:09

5M ago41:09

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Send Catherine a text Message “These lofty words are an antidote for anyone sickened by extremism’s poison.” Farid ud Din Attar, translation by Sholeh Wolpé The Conference of the Birds is an epic poem from the 12th century written by Sufi poet Farid ud Din Attar. The poem tells the story of a group of birds and an arduous journey to find a mysterio…

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Episode 36: Dani Moreno and Katie Asmuth Recap Their Favorite Trail Running Highlights and Personal Anecdotes from 2024 58:06

5M ago58:06

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Welcome back to the Trail Network Podcast! Host Katie Asmuth kicks off this special episode alongside her guest and co-host for the day, Dani Moreno. As neighbors and friends in Mammoth Lakes, Katie and Dani bring a unique perspective to this reflective conversation about 2024. Together, they take a month-by-month journey through the year, sharing …

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Did aliens land at Roswell? 49:51

6M ago49:51

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In July 1947, some unusual debris was discovered at Roswell Army Air Field in New Mexico. Was this the remains of a crashed military balloon, or something from much, much further away? Has the US government spent the past 75 years hiding proof of alien life from us all? In our series on history’s most well-known conspiracy theories, Dr David Clarke…

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Episode 35: Rachel Drake Talks About Her Incredible WIN and New Course Record at the Historic JFK 50 Mile 45:51

6M ago45:51

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In this episode, Rachel Drake and Leah Yingling dive deep into Rachel’s phenomenal performance at the historic JFK 50 Mile, where she not only took the win but shattered the course record. Leah and Rachel talk about the race and the training leading into it. You won’t want to miss it! This podcast is supported by Osprey. Head over to Osprey.com to …

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The lost civilisation of Atlantis 36:49

6M ago36:49

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In the fifth episode of our series on history’s most well-known conspiracy theories, we investigate the idea that a highly advanced civilisation existed many thousands of years ago, before being wiped out by a calamitous event. Rob Attar speaks to archaeologist Flint Dibble about the ancient Greek origins of the Atlantis legend and how it has been …

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Episode 34: The Whole Gang Catches Up - Rachel's Upcoming JFK 50 Mile Race, Training Through Fatigue, and How to Fit it All In 42:57

6M ago42:57

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In this episode, Rachel, Leah, Hilary, and Katie catch up a on all things running and life. Topics we discuss: Strategies for running in the winter Rachel’s training as she prepares for the JFK 50 Mile How to put your ego aside in training Tips for balancing work and training Rachel’s goals and mindset heading into the JFK race…

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Who wrote Shakespeare’s plays? 35:25

6M ago35:25

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Many people don’t believe that William Shakespeare was the real author of the plays attributed to him. But why? And could there be any truth behind the idea? In episode four of our new series on history’s most well-known conspiracy theories, Shakespeare expert Dr Paul Edmondson speaks to Rob Attar about the alternative candidates that have been put…

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Catastrophe: What myths show us about the way of the world 36:29

6M ago36:29

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Send Catherine a text Message Endings, loss, and uncertainty. Fears of a catastrophic future. Many of us are living with this right now or wondering how to. How to act. How to participate. Perspective and guidance can be gleaned from myths and old stories. They are a poetic record of life in a world where catastrophe happens. A world in which peopl…

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Episode 33: Hellah Sidibe & Scott Jurek - Adventures at JJ100 & Their Relationships With Running 1:22:57

6M ago1:22:57

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Today on the podcast, Hilary Yang is joined by Hellah Sidibe and Scott Jurek to recap Hellah’s race with Scott pacing at this year’s Javelina Jundred. Hellah Sidibe is a former professional soccer player who found running during a low point in his life, and he’s been running ever since. He’s had a run streak since May 2017 which he documents throug…

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Did Anastasia escape her family’s murder? 30:56

6M ago30:56

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In the third episode of our series on some of history’s most well-known conspiracy theories, we examine the suggestion that one of Tsar Nicholas II’s daughters – Anastasia – survived the family’s murder by the Bolsheviks in 1918. Speaking with Rob Attar, historian Helen Rappaport explains why people believe that Anastasia escaped and what recent sc…

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Episode 32: Lauren Puretz - 3rd Place at Javelina Jundred on Juggling the Demands of Being a Physician, Mom, and Competitive Runner 52:44

6M ago52:44

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Today, Hilary Yang and Leah Yingling sit down and chat with Lauren Peretz. Lauren just finished third place at this past Javelina 100 miler in a blazing fast time of 15 hours and 50 seconds. Lauren's also a physician and a mother as well as being a super fast runner and she's found an impressive life balance as she pursues being as fast as she poss…

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Did aliens build the pyramids? 24:29

6M ago24:29

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Could Ancient Egypt’s most iconic monuments have been built with extraterrestrial assistance? In the second episode of our series on some of history’s most well-known conspiracy theories, we delve into the idea that aliens helped built the pyramids. In conversation with Rob Attar, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley explores the origins of the theory and …

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Effort, Uncertainty, and Cerridwen's potion 29:47

7M ago29:47

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Send Catherine a text Message "It is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception and compassion and hope." –Ursula K. LeGuin This episode revolves around the Welsh myth of Cerridwen and the Birth of Taliesin. I've worked with this story a number of times. It comes to mind this time of year because Cerridwen is both a goddess and a witch…

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Episode 31: Riley Brady After Their Commanding Win at the Javelina Jundred Mile 49:36

7M ago49:36

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Today on the show, we welcome Riley Brady, a coach, bike mechanic, and ultra runner living in Boulder, Colorado. They just won the Javelina Jundred miler in a blistering time of 14 hours and 19 minutes, coming in seventh overall. We talked about lessons learned from their previous two Javelina performances, nutrition changes, heat strategies, and s…

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Hitler’s escape to South America 27:36

7M ago27:36

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Did Adolf Hitler really make it out of the bunker alive at the end of the Second World War? In the first episode of our series on some of history’s most well-known conspiracy theories, we explore the idea that Hitler outlasted the downfall of the Third Reich in 1945 and began a new life overseas in South America. In conversation with Rob Attar, his…

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Episode 30: Lorna Mann - Ultrarunning's Biggest Fan on Chasing Cutoffs, Unapologetically Supporting Others, and Dreaming of OCC 49:08

7M ago49:08

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In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, host Leah Yingling welcomes her good friend Lorna Mann, joining from London. Lorna is a passionate trail runner and mountain lover, known for her enthusiasm for park runs, cutoff chasing, and dreaming of the OCC. Together, they discuss Lorna's journey into trail running, exploring the challenges and tri…

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Introducing History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories 1:05

7M ago1:05

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Was the moon landing faked? Did Shakespeare actually pen his works? And were the pyramids really built by aliens? In History's Greatest Conspiracies, Rob Attar takes a deep dive into the theories in the company of expert historians to uncover if there's any truth behind the murky myths. Series 1 begins Tuesday 29th October 2024 with new episodes we…

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Episode 29: Listener Q&A With Hilary, Leah, and Katie 1:01:07

7M ago1:01:07

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In this fun episode, we dive into your burning questions and share our insights on a variety of topics! Some topics include: Katie’s return to running Training professionally and balancing a full time career navigating safety while trail running Menstrual cycles Pregnancy and training/racing Efficiency at aid stations Most memorable races Summit sn…

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Allegiance to the Inner Life: The. Nixie in the Millpond part 2 of 2 36:55

8M ago36:55

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Send Catherine a text Message “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”― Joseph Campbell We began an exploration of some important questions in the last episode. Questions about our allegiance to the inner world and the concerns of our outer life in the material world, as the demands of the…

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