Episodes

March 4, 2022

Episode 60 - Coach Joey Montoya

Some call him Coach. Others call him dad, Joey, and friend. We get to call him our next guest on The Mile 99 Interview Podcast. Please join us to get to know Auburn's very own, born and bred, Joey Montoya. …

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Feb. 25, 2022

Episode 59 - Total Body Fitness - Bill Driskill and Mark Shaw

Total Body Fitness is the Sacramento area's multi-sport racing and training specialists since 1991. They have a huge variety of races from trail runs (from 5k to 50K), mountain bike races, triathlons including both swimming a...

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Feb. 18, 2022

Episode 58 - Way Too Cool 50K - Julie Fingar

Frog Cupcakes, Prises, and Mud!!! We are talking Way Too Cool 50k, of course. To help you stay on course on race day, enjoy this in-depth interview with Race Director Julie Fingar. Julie is the owner of NorCalUltras and direc...

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Feb. 4, 2022

Episode 57 - Cheri Winter's CCC Fiasco

If you know Cheri, you probably have a story to go with it. She is always full of life and spreads positivity and laughter wherever she goes. In 2021, after a cancellation year, she traveled to Europe to compete in …

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Jan. 26, 2022

Special Episode - Jason Davis, Brian Morrison and the 2006 Western St…

Folsom runner Jason Davis joined us during a live recording session late in 2021 at The Aid Station in Auburn, CA. He was a pivotal figure in the Western States Endurance Run in 2006 when he took over pacing duties …

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Jan. 21, 2022

Episode 56 - Donner Relief Expedition

After the seven survivors of the Forlorn Hope Party broke through to Johnson Ranch on January 18th, 1847 after a harrowing 33-day trek where 8 members perished, relief parties were mustered to try and retrieve the remaining s...

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Jan. 7, 2022

Episode 55 - 2022 New Year Resolutions

The Mile 99 Crew took a much-needed break but is ready for 2022! Take a listen as Jessica, Greg, and Mike talk about their New Year Resolutions and find out what this new year may hold. What do you have …

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Dec. 17, 2021

Episode 54 - David Lateano & Hassan Aboukhadijeh

As we head into the time of year for resolutions, we couldn't think of better people to chat with than David and Hassan. You have seen them put together giant group runs, splash in puddles, smile A LOT, and lead …

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Dec. 4, 2021

Episode 53 - Live at the Aid Station - Western States Lottery Week

Join the Mile 99 crew live at The Aid Station, Trails and Ales in Auburn, CA for a Celebration of Statemas, Western States Lottery Week 2021. Auburn is vibrating with excitement for the 2022 Western States Endurance Run 2022 ...

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Nov. 12, 2021

Episode 52 - Troy Meadows - The Lost Coast FKT

Troy Meadows is a great human who faces big challenges and sticks around to tell the tale. We would love for you all to hear what he has done and what the future holds. He is a wealth of information. …

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Nov. 9, 2021

Episode 51 - Beer on the Run Collab with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfe…

Join us for Part 2 of the Beer on the Run/Mile 99 Collab where we sit down and share a few beers with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld from the Beer on the Run Podcast. A podcast about beer, running, …

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Oct. 29, 2021

Episode 50 - Julie Fingar

Rio Del Lago 100 Miler race director and previous interviewee Julie Fingar joined us for all of the final details and info about the 2021 race. RDL is in its 20th running this year, so tune in for everything you …

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Oct. 15, 2021

Episode 49 - Megan Roche and Jonathan Levitt

Episode 49 gets down to the bone. Megan Roche and Jonathan Levitt have been instrumental in a multi-year Western States Endurance Run study looking at bone health in ultrarunners. We snagged some of their time to talk about t...

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Oct. 1, 2021

Episode 48 - Robert Ressl-Moyer Remo

A toenail saved his life! From a humble upbringing in a small village to a long career playing soccer, Robert finally landed in Sacramento where his coaching and training is now based. He has always been an accomplished athle...

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Sept. 17, 2021

Episode 47 - Beverley Anderson-Abbs

Join us for Episode 47 and find out about the Queen of the South, Beverley Anderson-Abbs. We go way back to her roots in Canada and learn how racing and competing started at a very early age. We chat all …

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Sept. 3, 2021

Episode 46 - Melissa Penwell

Episode 46 was a deep dive into road running with Melissa Penwell. She has a drive for success that is almost tangible throughout the interview. She gave us a glimpse into how she qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2019 …

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Aug. 27, 2021

Episode 45 - Reggie White and Rob Myers - Bear 100

Bear 100 Mile Endurance Run runners download this episode today! Reggie White and Robert Myers walked us through their training leading up to the Bear 100 Mile Endurance Run, gear picks and some important discussions about ha...

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Aug. 13, 2021

Episode 44 - Christine Vincent

This episode was all about a patient & grateful runner lining up to the 2021 Western States Endurance Run 100. Christine Vincent fought cutoffs, blisters and unusual heat to finally get to cross the finish line in 29 hours a...

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Aug. 6, 2021

Episode 43 - EJ Maldonado

Episode 43 with EJ Maldonado is not one to miss. EJ gives us so many reasons why the trail community is one of the most supportive and kind communities to be a part of. We discussed huge life changes, transgender …

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July 23, 2021

Episode 42 - Tim Stahler - Inside Trail Racing

For this episode we sit down with the guy behind many of our favorite local and Bay Area trail races like the Woodside Ramble, Knickerbocker Canyon, Marin Ultra Challenge, and the Ordnance 100K, Inside Trail Racing’s very own...

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July 13, 2021

Episode 41 - George Ruiz

We are super excited to talk to the guy behind the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs. He is not only a well-loved and happy-go-lucky race director, but he is also a well-accomplished endurance athlete in both road and trail raci...

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July 9, 2021

Episode 40 - Julie Fingar

We are super excited to talk to the woman who has brought us Way too Cool 50K, American River 50, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Race, She Rocks the Trails, and numerous other amazing races. Julie Fingar is not …

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June 25, 2021

Episode 39 - Western States Week - Live at the Aid Station

The town of Auburn is vibrating with excitement! The 2021 Western States Endurance Run is in the final countdown for race day. The Mile 99 Crew sits down at the Auburn Aid Station to celebrate LIVE IN PERSON for WSER100 …

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June 11, 2021

Episode 38 - Ben Mitchell

This episode is packed with epic adventures and race details for some of our Bucket List races. Ben R.E. Mitchell has created and set FKTs, traveled far and raced long. Tune in to hear about his adventures. Subscribe to our …

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