Golden Hour Adventures Podcast

Justin Kinner | Ultra Grand Slam | Race Director

In 2021 Justin got into Western States and decided to take on the Grand Slam. He had a videographer follow him on the entire journey, they put out an epic documentary capturing the whole experience. 
You can find Chasin 400 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GwDc84ZIAA
Justin also race directs a 12 hour night race in Casper, WY. https://nightcrawler12-hourec.weebly.com
 

John LaCroix | Human Potential Running Series RD

John is the Race Director of the Human Potential Running Series, Colorado's largest series of trail and ultramarathon running events. Their mission is to affect positive social change through a series of races where we challenge each participant physically, mentally, and spiritually by utilizing the need to overcome adversity as a tool for becoming more self-reliant and resilient.
You can find all of their race here: https://humanpotentialrunning.com 

Rachel Elizabeth | MTF Ultra-Runner

Rachel is an incredible athlete that has run multiple 100 milers and also ran the triple crown of 200s. We discuss how she got into running and what drove her to become an ultra-runner, and how she got the idea of running 200s. 
In 2022 she decided to transition from Male to Female. We discuss the challenges of negotiating this path and the great friends and family that have surrounded her during the time. We also discussed running as a MTF Athlete. Tune in for a great Podcast with an incredible human being. 

Logan Fort | Outdoorsman | Hunter

Logan grew up in the sticks of South Carolina where he fell in love with the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Since joining the Air Force he has traveled all over the U.S. including Alaska. While in Alaska his goals were to take a Dall Sheep. Logan has hunted all over the U.S. and has helped many fellow hunters capture their dreams as well. 

Sketch Ditty AKA The Murder Duck | Cocodona 250

Sketch Diddy AKA The Murder Duck finished the Cocodona 250, come tag along as he takes us on his journey. We dive deep into what it takes to run a 250 mile race and how your mind and body feel during it. We also discuss his tenure in the Marine Corps and how that made him into who he is today.  

Tony Russ | Ultra Running in Sandals

Tony has been running ultras sense 2011, hoisting multiple podium finishes and even more top 10s. After running an Ultra in Mexico in 2014 he was amazed at the runners wearing sandals, he then made the switch shortly after. 
Tony once ran 400 miles to a 100 mile race, as if that wasn't enough he decided to do it again, this time with only the help of locals along the way. 
Tony would like to thank his partner Cecilia and his mom for helping to make all his adventures possible. 
 
This podcast was produced by Back Beat Sound https://www.instagram.com/backbeatsound1776/
 

Arron Stacy | PrimalRun

Arron has adopted a life style of living more primal. His philosophy being living primal is about refocusing YOUR life to be more in touch with the essential, natural aspects of life. Living a primal lifestyle means you focus on your well-being from a natural standpoint. 
Arron has finished multiple Ultramarathons, inspired by that he started a coaching service, where he has helped multiple athlete finish their first Ultramarathon. He prides himself on his open communication with his athletes. 
 
If you are interested in reaching out to Aaron he can be found at: https://primalruncoaching.com 

Tara Cicatello | Sled Dog Handler & Iditarod Racer

In the week's episode we feature Tara Cicatello. Tara Grew up in Buffalo, NY and after college went to Nome, Ak for an internship. From there she fell into sled dog racing, and it has become her passion ever since. 
https://iditarod.com/# 
 
This episode was produced by https://www.facebook.com/deadbeatstudios1776/ 

Brian Hess | Priest with a Running Addiction

Brian joins the podcast this week, we discuss his journey into Priesthood and how running is his escape. Brian has run multiple hard 100 milers and even has a 200 under his belt. 
 
This podcast was produced by https://www.facebook.com/deadbeatstudios1776/ 

Jeff Friedman | UltraRunner

Fresh off a course record and 100K win at Mines of Spain, join us as we sit down with Ultrarunner Jeff Friedman. He started running Ultras in 2009, and has racked up 24 podium finishes throughout his career. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation. 

Jordan Miller | Run2Gun | Seeker Supplements

Join in our chat with Jordan Miller as we discuss his adventure starting Run2Gun and how that led him to where he is today. 
Run2Gun provides premier hunting athletic preparation. Through strength, endurance, and mobility they build a training regimen specifically to strengthen your weaknesses and prevent injury. You will soon learn boundaries lie only in the mind and no matter your age, there is an athlete in each of us.
https://run2gun.com 

Robbie’s 50 Mile Indian Creek Race Recap

Robbie journeyed down to Colorado to race the Human Potential Indian Creek 50 miler. He had a fun, but challenging race. Listen along to hear all about his adventure. 
https://humanpotentialrunning.com/races/indian-creek-fifties/
 

Mike Albin | Race Director and Marathon Extraordinaire

On this week's episode we have Mike Albin. Mike has ran over 60 Marathons, to include 4 of the World Majors. He is also the race director for 2 marathons in the Black Hills, Leading Ladies/Dakota Spirit and Sundance to Spearfish, and is the owner operator of Black Hills Running Company. 
https://blackhillsrunning.com.
https://www.leadingladiesmarathon.com
https://www.stsmarathon.org
 

Janie Curtis | Race Director & Ultra-Marathoner

Being a Yellowstone border town, Cody was the perfect place for some amazing races and running opportunities that just wasn't being tapped. Janie was encouraged to start the Buffalo Bill Cody Half & 10K. Now, 6 years later she organizes that road race, 2 trail races (including a 50K distance), the Cody Beer Mile, a gravel bike race, and a winter brew fest. 
 
Websites, Insta Handles, FB Links:
www.runcodywy.com, @runcodywy , https://www.facebook.com/runcodywy
www.fistfulofdirt.com, @fistfulofdirtrace , https://www.facebook.com/fistfulofdirtbikerace
www.codysantacon.com
 

Race Recaps and Life Moves

Robbie and Justin both had epic races over the last 2 months. Both Justin and Robbie ran the Night Crawler 12 Hour Endurance Race and Justin mountain biked the Dakota Five-0. Justin also packed up everything he owns and moved to Alaska for a one year remote military tour. Pull up a chair as they unpack all that has happened. 
https://nightcrawler12-hourec.weebly.com
https://www.dakotafiveo.com 

Alex Nickelson | From Horse Jockey to Ultra-Marathoner

From being adopted in Brazil to becoming a Jockey in a Canadian Horse Racing League to Ultra-marathoner.  Alex has a very unique story, and has lived a crazy life. 

Welcome to Golden Hour Adventures Podcast

This episode is a quick introduction into who your hosts are for the podcast. We talk about who we are, what we do, and why we wanted to start a podcast.