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Season 2 concludes with Ana telling us about all the people who helped her do this race after she was motivated by her husband's completion in 2022 - and in fact, he signed her up without her even knowing about it. Lots of memorable moments from this story.

Jess is no April Fool. What a great way to end Season 2 - Jess talks about her DNF in 2024 and then her road to redemption in 2025. It's long but it will take you all the way along her 314 mile path across the State!

Road Angel galore. Susan's first time on the podcast and she tells what it is she cares most about. You'll be gripped as i was by her desire to help the runners do the race she dreamed of but can no longer contemplate.

Jon recounts his memorable moments, giving tips all along the way.

Tay's Stop and Flop is a well known Road Angel stop that pops up after a very long stretch of gradual climbing. This is Tay's second appearance on the show and her veteran Road Angel Status shows in her interview. Sit back and visualize your race as you listen.

I didn’t think we could pull it off but we did. 6 of them and 1 of me on one episode. Laughter galore. Some of the audio isn’t perfect given some members had to call in from their cars but the spirit of Vol State shows up loud and clear in this episode

Justin showed up to talk about how he owed this race to Eric, who’s still standing by him as you see him make cameo appearances in this episode. I love episodes like this because they make me smile and laugh. Justin is such an alive personality that any time you need an uplift, just turn this one on.

Placing 8th, Shannon finished in 5 days, 22 hours and 44 minutes. Fortunately she found more time to talk with me on the podcast. This entire interview is peppered with useful information for every runner, no matter their finish time. You just have to listen to this one.

Jon was part of the Trauma Bonded Trash Pandas too. His stories, though, take you through the course helping you visualize everything from the road.

This is a prelude to “The Justin Correro story” coming soon. Eric had me laughing the whole way as he had to drag his little sociable “puppy” down the road, away from talking up a storm. Eric has many tips and tricks for you so be sure to listen. That’s tips and tricks about the race, not about puppies.

Road Angel Extreme. She started last year and was with Kay Bartley on a podcast episode that you can see in season one. And this year, she comes back telling us all the changes and improvements she's not only made for 2025, but plans to make in 2026.

Mike wants to show you how an introvert was able to conquer vol state and maybe even changed a little bit of his introversion. Listen to his story and be uplifted.

Save this podcast to listen to when you're in need of an energy drink. Listening to Paige will save you money for that Red Bull or Monster drink. She has more energy and exciting stories than most. Plus, they are pretty endearing stories, especially of people helping people they don't even know. I really enjoyed this interview and i think you'll be able to tell that.

Shane is the last Road Angel we get to see. That's enough of a hint. Shane tells us how this Road Angel station evolved and the joy it gives and receives.

Jessica also applied lessons learned in 2024 to a big success in 2025. She and another "Jess" did the whole race together so that makes for a Jess story (this other woman is the 2nd of the three Jess entrants this year). She has plenty of good tips for new people and funny memorable moments too.