ENDURE - The OVANDO Ultra Running Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Tim Vail, Cade Bamrick, Jake Fergason, Ryan Bailey
Podcast Overview
<p>Ultra running podcast that talks about race strategies, gear, training, race reports, and more Instagram: @Ovandorunning</p>
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Publishing Since
9/15/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 27, 2026
#20 - Braxton Pingleton | Course Record | Mental Strategies
<p>The podcast episode features a conversation between Tim, Cade, and Braxton, focusing on Braxton's recent race experience. The discussion covers Braxton's background, race preparation, the race experience, challenges faced, and the unique experience of running in the dark. The conversation also delves into the mental toughness required during the race and the finish. The conversation covers a range of topics including pre-race nutrition, training, post-race recovery, running goals, nutrition for performance, balancing food intake, discussion on running and health, and the concept of food as fuel. The conversation also includes a game of 'Start, Bench, Cut' related to running nutrition products. The conversation covers a range of gear preferences, including gels, shoes, trail shoe brands, lesser-known shoe brands, GPS watches, overrated trail running gear, bang for your buck gear, and worth every penny gear. The hosts and guest share their insights and experiences with various gear options, providing valuable recommendations and considerations for trail runners.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Mental toughness is crucial in endurance races</li><li>Running in the dark presents unique challenges and requires adaptation</li><li>Race preparation and strategy play a significant role in race performance Nutrition and fueling play a crucial role in race preparation and performance.</li><li>Balancing food intake and performance is essential for optimal running performance.</li><li>Food is viewed as fuel for running and is a key factor in health and performance. Gear preferences are highly individual and depend on personal experience and comfort.</li><li>The value of gear is not always correlated with its price, and some inexpensive options can provide great benefits for trail runners.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>01:28 Race Preparation and Start</li><li>04:56 Race Experience and Strategy</li><li>14:43 Challenges and Mental Toughness</li><li>35:13 Running in the Dark and Finish</li><li>41:15 Pre-Race Nutrition and Caffeine Intake</li><li>42:20 Training and Fitness Preparation</li><li>43:15 Post-Race Recovery and Health Issues</li><li>46:35 Running Goals and Aspirations</li><li>50:27 Nutrition and Fueling for Performance</li><li>54:24 Balancing Food Intake and Performance</li><li>55:23 Discussion on Running and Health</li><li>01:02:09 Food as Fuel and Performance</li><li>01:09:28 Game: Start, Bench, Cut</li><li>01:10:59 Gear Preferences: Gels and Shoes</li><li>01:14:03 Trail Shoe Brands: Nike, Hoka, and Brooks</li><li>01:16:18 Lesser-Known Shoe Brands: Norda, Speedland, and Mount D'Coast</li><li>01:17:24 GPS Watches: Garmin, Koro's, and Suunto</li><li>01:25:38 Overrated Trail Running Gear</li><li>01:30:03 Bang for Your Buck Gear</li><li>01:32:18 Worth Every Penny Gear</li></ul>
July 17, 2026
#19 - Blind Ranking Super Shoes | Changing Our Racing Strategy
<p>The conversation covers the topics of training and race planning, as well as the impact of race frequency on performance. It delves into the speaker's training experiences, changes in training focus, and the decision to reduce the frequency of hundred-mile races. The impact of race frequency on performance and recovery is also discussed, highlighting the need for strategic race planning and recovery periods. The conversation covers topics such as shoe addiction, race rankings, and podcast frequency. The hosts discuss their addiction to shoes, rank various races based on their experiences, and provide an update on the frequency of their podcast episodes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Training and race planning</li><li>Impact of race frequency on performance Shoe addiction</li><li>Race rankings</li><li>Podcast frequency</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Training and Race Planning</li><li>03:10 Impact of Race Frequency on Performance</li><li>34:17 Shoe Addiction</li><li>51:55 Race Rankings</li><li>01:01:37 Podcast Frequency</li></ul>
June 29, 2026
#18 - Back to Back 100 Mile Breakdown | Cruel Jewel & Bay Area 100
<p>Jake and Cade discuss recent races, including the Bay Area 100 and Tahoe 200. Jake shares his experience at the Cruel Jewel 100 race, detailing the course, conditions, and his strategy. He also discusses the challenges he faced during the race and his decision to continue despite difficulties with breathing and physical discomfort. The conversation covers the speaker's experience in a race, including physical and mental challenges, encounters with other runners, and reflections on the race course. It also delves into race preparation, breathing issues, and comparisons of trail running scenes. The speaker reflects on the motivation for race participation, encounters with wildlife, and the decision-making process during the race. The conversation concludes with the speaker's final thoughts on the race experience and a humorous anecdote about mathematical confusion. The conversation covers reflections on the race experience, course and race details, comparison to Western States, race results and competition, race timing and performance, surprise at race results, discussion on race times, course description and terrain, heat training and race preparation, excitement for future races, discussion on pacing and crewing, and excitement for an upcoming race.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Recent race recaps and experiences</li><li>Challenges and decision-making during a tough race The speaker faced physical and mental challenges during the race, demonstrating perseverance and determination.</li><li>Encounters with other runners and reflections on the race course provided valuable insights and memorable experiences. Race results and competition were surprising</li><li>Discussion on pacing and crewing provided insights into the race experience</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Recap of Recent Races</li><li>06:17 Cruel Jewel 100 Race Experience</li><li>12:59 Challenges and Decision to Continue</li><li>25:13 Cruising and Cooking Legs</li><li>31:38 East Coast Trail Running Scene</li><li>37:45 First Year Race Experience</li><li>43:34 Ankle Injury and Race Decision</li><li>49:13 Race Finish and Reflection</li><li>55:05 Comparison to Western States</li><li>01:00:31 Excitement for Future Races</li><li>01:12:24 Excitement for Upcoming Race</li></ul>
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- What is ENDURE - The OVANDO Ultra Running Podcast?
<p>Ultra running podcast that talks about race strategies, gear, training, race reports, and more Instagram: @Ovandorunning</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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