Choose to Endure

About Choose to Endure

Welcome to the "Choose to Endure" podcast, the go-to show for back of the pack ultra runners. Join us as we explore uplifting stories, interviews, gear and training tips, all tailored towards the unsung heroes at the back end of the ultra universe.

Publisher

Richard Gleave

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Nov 2023

Latest episode

12 May 2025

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 May 2025

   Pacers, Crews, and the Spirit of Ultras: Are We Losing Something?

   The ultra running world is evolving rapidly. At major races like Western States, Cocodona, and Moab, we're witnessing the rise of elaborate crew villages, multiple pacers working in shifts, and support systems that rival military operations. This transformation prompts a critical question: are we creating two distinct versions of our beloved sport? As someone who typically races without crew support, I've always found the magic of ultra running in those raw moments of solitude – when it's ju...

2. 

   5 May 2025

   *Special Recast* - Hear Me ROAR! Christy Krchnavy Conquers Cocodona 250 with an Umbrella, High-Fives & the Heart of a Lion

   Hey everyone! As you’re hearing this, I’m currently out on the trails attempting to complete the Cocodona 250 — a 250-mile journey across Arizona from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff. Bib #184 if you want to follow/cheer along!! Since I couldn’t record a fresh episode this week (for obvious reasons!), I’m bringing back one of my favorite conversations from last year: my chat with Christy Krchnavy about her 2024 Cocodona experience. Christy shared some incredible insights about the mental...

3. 

   28 Apr 2025

   Embracing the Golden Hour & the Unique Experience of Finishing Last

   Discover why finishing last might be the greatest victory in ultrarunning. The Golden Hour—that final stretch before race cutoff—represents a magical convergence of determination, community support, and raw emotion that captures the true essence of our sport. What does it really mean to be a DFL (Dead Freaking Last) finisher? Far from failure, crossing the line in the final moments before cutoff demonstrates extraordinary resilience and heart. While front-runners showcase incredible athletic...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

11,747

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

82

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