The Next Aid Station

Why I Dropped Out of Bigfoot 200 & Speedgoat Recap

Jake drops out of the Bigfoot 200. Cody Draper breaks down the Bear 100 lottery change. And one poor runner pukes right before the finish line trying to beat Jake. This episode is chaos—in the best way.🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:We recap Jake's full Speedgoat 50K experience—including pacing strategies, aid station chaos, and a hilarious finish line showdown. Then we call up Cody Draper, race director of the Bear 100, to talk about the new lottery system, veteran perks, and what this means for the future of ultra races. We also talk training, the Happy Gilmore sequel, WNBA backlash, and the importance of munching the box.Whether you’re prepping for your next 100-miler or just love hearing real trail talk, this one hits.

Inside the Mind of Cameron Hanes: Ultrarunning, Bowhunting & Business

In this episode of The Next Aid Station, hosts Jake Kilgore and Mick “The Clap” Garrison sit down with ultrarunning legend and bowhunting badass Cam Hanes after getting obliterated on a 4,000ft climb up Mount Olympus. From running 36-minute 10Ks to hunting elk solo in the Oregon backcountry, Cam doesn’t hold back.🎯 TOPICS COVERED:Racing the Deseret News 10K with Cam HanesClimbing Mt. Olympus and prepping for SpeedgoatBigfoot 200 predictions: Ashley Paulson vs MikaBehind the scenes of Cocadona 250 (Cam’s meltdown story)WNBA drama, Caitlin Clark takes, and hard foulsThe business of ultrarunning: agents, sponsorship, and social mediaRunning a 50K from prison (yes, really)Cam’s hunting plans, life philosophy, and what’s next🎙️ Raw. Unfiltered. Hilarious. Insightful.Whether you’re into elite performance, outdoor grit, or just want to laugh your ass off — this one’s for you.

Speedgoat Secrets & Doping Scandals - What's REALLY Going On!?

🎙️ Speedgoat Secrets, Doping Drama & WNBA Pay Controversy 🏃‍♂️💉🔥In this episode of The Next Aid Station, hosts Jake Kilgore and Mick “The Clap” Garrison dive into a wild mix of topics — from Speedgoat 50K training and race changes, to Rachel Entrekin’s epic dominance, to explosive takes on WNBA’s “Pay Us What You Owe Us” protest and the state of doping in endurance sports.They also talk about:Why the Speedgoat 50K remains one of the most iconic mountain racesThe ultra trail U.S. short course team and why this year’s squad is stackedCourtney vs Katie – Why isn’t this showdown happening?The Ruth Chepngetich masking agent scandalTestosterone, cheating, and the blurred lines of performance enhancementThe surprising truth behind course records falling weeklyRachel Entrekin’s insane win streak (and how she still has no sponsor?!)💥 If you’re into ultra running, sports culture, and a little healthy controversy, this one’s a must-listen.

Is Hardrock 100 lying about it’s "inclusivity"?

What happens when the trail running world’s most inclusive ideals meet its most exclusive races? In this episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake and Mick dive into major topics shaking the ultra scene — from whether Jake should hire his first-ever running coach, to the controversial question of whether Ryan Montgomery should receive the M7 bib at Western States as a non-binary runner.🔥 Topics we cover:Why hiring a running coach might finally make sense for JakeThe massive gap between “real” ultra coaches and downloaded schedulesA heated debate on gender categories in races like Western StatesShould non-binary runners get male bibs in the top 10?A runner’s tragic death at Hardrock: how should races respond?How brand influence might affect who gets picked to race HardrockHardrock 100’s “inclusivity” claims vs. their limited entry numbersThis one is emotional, honest, and packed with controversial but critical discussions for the future of ultrarunning.✅ Subscribe for more real convos about trail running📲 DM us your thoughts or guest suggestions!

Hardrock 100 Preview: Can Katie Schide Beat the Men?

🎧 Ultra runners, trail freaks, and endurance junkies — this one’s packed.What happens when the biggest names in trail and ultrarunning come together for Hardrock 100? We’re diving into billionaire mindsets, Hardrock predictions, Walmsley’s no-pacer hot take, and why Katie Schide might podium overall.Jake and MC are back in studio with:🏔️ Hot takes on Western States, UTMB, Bigfoot 200, and Francois’ new FKT💸 Wild billionaire math with Jerry Buss, Zuckerberg, and Bezos🔥 Walmsley’s controversial claim: “Elites shouldn’t use pacers”👟 Bigfoot 200 prep and how drop bag strategy can change the game🚨 Hardrock preview: Can Katie win it all? Will Ludo repeat?Whether you’re a hardcore runner or just love elite performance content, this episode hits hard.