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The Running Mullet Episode 158: The Dam Race That Started It All
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This week, we’re hitting the trails with Steph Leer, who boasts 25 years of running…
TWENTY. FIVE. YEARS.
That’s not a hobby.
That’s a personality trait.
That’s a lifestyle.
That’s a condition.
Steph has been out there running trails since before some of you owned your first pair of running shoes — and somehow she’s still choosing to get out there.
But wait, it gets better— 💍 She married Carl… from run club.
Because nothing says romance like “see you at 5am for hill repeats”
AND 🏁 They now co-direct the On the Dam Trail: Que Race together
Because apparently running ultras wasn’t chaotic enough… so they decided to ORGANIZE one.
This episode includes:
🔥 What keeps someone running for 25 years
🔥 What happens when runners fall in love (spoiler: more running)
🔥 Building community through trail racing
🔥 The chaos (and magic) of directing your own race
🔥 Proof that ultrarunners will, in fact, make every major life decision revolve around running
🔥 Love, miles, and everything in between If you’ve ever:
- Married someone from run club
- Thought “I could totally direct a race” (you can’t)
- Or just enjoy absolute trail-running nonsense
…this one’s for you.
🎧 Mullet up & tune in. Before Steph signs you up for something.
Catch The Running Mullet at 7:30pm on Monday, March 23rd or after the show wherever you get your podcasts.