Podcast Episodes
Back to Search(Ep.21) Why Hiking & Walking Belong in Your Backyard Ultra Training Plan
Season 1 Episode 20
Walking isn’t a failure in a backyard ultra. It’s a skill.
In this episode, Jaci breaks down why hiking and intentional walking are essential for g…
7 months ago
(Ep.20) Women in Backyard Ultras: Confidence, Curiosity, and Rewriting the DNF Narrative with Mary Namestnik
Season 1 Episode 19
What happens when curiosity leads the way?
Mary Namestnik shares her journey from road racing to ultras, falling in love with the backyard ultra forma…
7 months, 1 week ago
(Ep. 19) Backyard Ultra Gear: What to Bring, What Not to Overthink & How to Organize
Season 1 Episode 19
Packing for a backyard ultra can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first one. In this episode of The One More Hour Podcast, I break down wha…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
(Ep. 18) Preventing Foot Issues in Multi-Day Ultramarathons with Dr. Tonya Olson
Season 1 Episode 18
In this episode of the One More Hour podcast, we welcome Dr. Tonya Olson, a board-certified doctor of physical therapy and co-author of the seventh e…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
(Ep. 17) Bronze, Silver, Gold Tickets & The Road to Big’s Backyard Ultra
Season 1 Episode 18
If you’ve ever felt confused about bronze tickets, silver tickets, gold tickets, or how runners actually qualify for Big’s Backyard Ultra, this episo…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
(Ep.16) 65 Yards In: What It Takes to Stay in the Backyard with Nick Petterson
Season 1 Episode 17
Nick Petterson finished 65 yards (270 miles) at Summit Backyard Ultra: The Last Dance, placing top three in a stacked silver-ticket field.
In this epi…
8 months ago
(Ep. 15) Why Backyard Ultras & Timed Events Are the Best Entry Point Into Ultramarathons
Season 1 Episode 16
Looking to improve at your next ultramarathon OR looking to run your first ultra? A backyard ultra will help you with both!
Backyard ultras and timed …
8 months, 1 week ago
(Ep. 14) Getting Clear on Your 2026 Backyard Ultra Goals: The Questions That Actually Matter
Season 1 Episode 15
Backyard ultras don’t ask if you’re tough. They ask if you’re honest.
As we close out 2025, many runners are already looking at their 2026 calendars. …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
(Ep. 13) From 38 to 67 Yards: What It Really Takes to Make a Big Jump in Backyard Ultras with Stephanie Rosebaugh
Season 1 Episode 14
What does it take to make a big jump in backyard ultras?
Stephanie Rosebaugh, licensed marriage and family therapist, ultra runner, and author, joins …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
(Ep. 12) Training for a Goal With No Guaranteed Finish Line with Colleen MacDonald
Season 1 Episode 13
In this powerful episode, Colleen MacDonald shares the five-year journey behind her Fastest Known Time on Mt. Kilimanjaro. A journey that started lon…
9 months ago