Ultra Running Magazine Podcast

Ultra Shorts: What's the Issue w/ Amy Clark

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with the editor-in-chief of UltraRunning Magazine, Amy Clark, to discuss the latest issue. Packed with more than just UltraRunners of the Year, features include "Are We Really Born to Run?" by Dr. Nick Tiller, and a personal account of the Strava + Chipotle Challenge by Jamil Coury. Scotty and Amy talk about what readers can expect to find inside the magazine and more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor, Topo Athletic

Eating Disorders w/ Jill Colangelo

Research affiliate Jill Colangelo returns to the podcast to discuss her study on ultra endurance athletes. She talks with host Scotty Sandow about the results of the study, what determines an athlete's risk for developing an eating disorder, the effects of overtraining and much more.  Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Watch this episode on YouTube Thanks to our episode sponsor Topo Athletics

UROY Top 5 Preview

Host Scotty Sandow kicks of season 7 off the UltraRunning Magazine Podcast with columnist Drew Dinan and editor in chief Amy Clark. They sit down to discuss the process of voting for UltraRunners of the Year and reveal both of their picks for the top five men and women, and much more. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, Topo Athletic Watch this episode on YouTube

The Post-Race Blues w/ Tim Gorichanaz

In this episode, host Scotty Sandow sits down with the author of The Post-Race Blues, Tim Gorichanaz, featured in the December 2025/January 2026 issue. Tim talks with Scotty about the research behind the feelings associated with post-race depression, his own experiences with it after running ultramarathons and ways that athletes can resolve those feelings. Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax Photo: Facchino Photography

Buckle Fever w/ Shannon Weil

As the Western States lottery approaches, host Scotty Sandow sat down with the legendary Shannon Weil, co-founder of the Western States Endurance Run, to talk about her book, Buckle Fever. The book explores the history of the Western States Endurance Run and how the passion and creativity of the founders cultivated a race that became one of the world's oldest, most revered 100-milers. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine Thanks to our episode sponsor Drymax