Run from the Norm | Episode 27: Brian T. Morrison on Western States, Pearl Jam & Gratitude
Join host Jayk Reynolds as he talks with Brian T. Morrison—ultra runner, author, and Pacific Northwest trail lover—about his life, Pearl Jam fandom, and the unforgettable 2006 Western States 100. This episode explores identity, gratitude, struggle, and how endurance sports help shape who we become.
Brian shares candid stories about growing up in Anacortes, discovering trail running, the mentorship of Scott Jurek, the highs and lows of ultra racing, and the personal journey that led him to write his book, "Given to Fly."
This conversation is full of honest reflections, behind-the-scenes race moments, and the lessons that came after the finish line.
1 Apr 2026
Run from the Norm | Episode 26: Eric Orton on Running, Identity, and Playing the Long Game
I sat down with Eric Orton — coach, runner, writer, and someone who’s had a massive impact on how a lot of us think about running.
If you’ve ever read Born to Run, Born to Run 2, or his own work The Cool Impossible, you’ll recognize the name. But this conversation goes way beyond that.
We talked about running, identity, music, and the long game... the stuff that keeps us moving forward over time.
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8 Nov 2025
Run from the Norm - Episode 25: Nickademus de la Rosa goes from Barkley to Breakdown to Breakthrough
In this conversation, host Jayk Reynolds sits down with Nickademus de la Rosa — an accomplished ultrarunner, coach, and one of the few humans on Earth to ever finish the Barkley Marathons. From there he went on to gain sponsorships and ultrarunning acclaim as he continued to tackle some of the toughest races on the planet like the Badwater 135, Tor des Géants, and Arrowhead 135 just to name a few.
But what makes Nick’s story powerful isn’t just what he’s done, it’s what came after. Open-heart surgery. A battle with mental health. And a complete redefinition of what toughness really means.
This one’s raw, unedited, and real — just two people talking about endurance, identity, and finding yourself through the chaos.
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