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We welcome Jake Jackson to the show to discuss ultrarunning, delivering packages, and carrying a selfie-stick on the trails. Being a social media influencer has it’s ups and downs, just like ultrarunning, and Jake is out here documenting it all, even with a crazy schedule and family obligations. He also has a lot of disgusting toe and feet content; I know you weirdos out there that like that stuff. Hailing from Southern California, Jake is a mainstay on yoursocial feeds, with over 25,000 followers and likely on the start line for your next race. He is preparing for the upcoming season of ultras by diligently training while also handling the everyday deliveries that keep our lives moving smoothly. When you see him, go say hello, he’s friendly. If you would like to give Jake a follow (we recommend it), you can find him on Instagram with hishandle, @mrjakejackson

On this episode of Chasin’ Trail, we welcome Edher Ramirez,200 Mile specialist who will be coming to a screen near you in upcoming livestreams. Making his debut in the 200-mile distance during the 2025, Cocodona 250, and coming in 3rd place, Edher upped the ante with a recent 2nd place finish at Mammoth 200. Residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Edher loves the simple life. Whether it’s spending time with his family or working hard as a vehicle locksmith and key-maker, Edher is the People’s Champ. As for his running? He’s incredible. Surely to make more waves in upcoming races, Edher is here to stay, and we are happy totalk to him. He will be running the Cocodona 250 in 2026 once again,attempting to secure the 1st place finish this time around. If you would like to give Edher a follow, you can find him on Instagram at: @Edher_ruben #trailrunning #cocodona

Jimmy Elam joins the show to discuss Mammoth 200 and much, much more! Did you know that Jimmy loves raccoons? Did you know he is an avid reader? Well, in this episode he dives into some pretty awesome topics you don't get from other running podcasts. Simply put, Jimmy is an amazing athlete and an even better guy. But don't let the nice guy exterior fool you, Jimmy loves to talk trash and compete. He doesn't pull any punches when he talks about what he wants to do at Mammoth; show up and win. Will he be able to hold off Rachel, Max, and Teddy? You can follow Jimmy on Instagram: @jimmyelam #mammoth200 #trailrunning #jimmyelam #comedy #podcast #running #raccoons

Rachel Tomajczyk sits down for this episode of Chasin' Trail to discuss doping in trail running. More specifically, the doping controls at the Golden Trail World Series races, and how it impacts runners of her caliber when it comes to fairness and accessibility. With the recent doping scandal at Sierre- Zinal, which we covered on previous videos, it has come to our attention that this is truly becoming a problem in our sport. The increased amount of money has brought the cheaters out of the woodwork, and we will likely see more and more as the purses get bigger. So, what can be done about this? Tune in to find out what Teddy and Rachel think. We also discuss Wombats, Batman, and marsupials. It's a fun episode, but it is also slightly thought provoking... but only slightly, this is Teddy Tonelli, after all. You can follow Rachel on both: YouTube @rachrunsworld Instagram @rachrunsworld #trailrunnning #doping #wada #goldentrailworldseries

Chad Hall is an endurance athlete with a love the outdoors and pushing his physical and mental limits. As a life-long athlete from a family of athletes, Chad has an aerobic engine that is nearly unmatched. He is also a Mountain Lion at Heart. He also prefers Nutella to jelly on his PB&J sandwiches... but still likes jelly. He is racing the Mammoth Trailfest for like, the 4th year in a row, going for the Triple Crown once again, as he prepares for his first "true" Ultra in Kodiak 100k by UTMB. As a resident of Big Bear, California, we believe he is the odds on favorite to win the whole dang thing. But he will certain have competition, with the Forest Felon, Michelino Sunseri coming to town. We also talk about Chad looking REALLY big, I mean good, in tights. Oh yeah, he is also a running coach, and it's hard to find a much better one. You can find Chad at the following links: Instagram: @ChadofLife Coaching: Run Free Coaching

In this episode of Teddy Talks, Teddy takes on the recent scandal of Joyline Chengeno recently being popped for doping after her win at Sierre Zinal, and later her win at UTMB OCC 2025. Is there a doping problem in Trail Running? Is it limited to Kenya? Is Salomon part of the problem? We dive into the general questions, ones raised by many trail runners in the sport. With rumors swirling, how will we handle this recent event? A universal, unbiased, governing body is needed before this gets out of hand... and Teddy is on the case. #trailrunning #joylinechepngeno #utmb #sierrezinal #salomonrunning #gregvollet #julienlyon Visit us at runslut.co for awesome apparel and to support Chasin' Trail!

Teddy and James are back together once again for a spectacular race preview of the OCC by UTMB. This weekend is essentially the Super Bowl of Trail Running, and we are focusing on OCC as we kick of this week in running. There are some fan-favorites we expect to be on the podium, but will we have anu surprises? Notably absents? Tune in to find!A big thank you to Jame for having us on, allowing Teddy to ramble about international runners that he know virtually nothing about. Except for the fact that the UTMB Start Line smells like a freakin' farm. Filthy animals. Especially the French. Will Jim Walmsley bring home a victory? Will Michelino Sunseri crap his pants? Find out on episode 23 with Teddy and James. You can follow James on Instagram UTMB Action can be found here: UTMB Live

Some are calling it the rivalry of the century, some are callingit downright stupid, but one thing is for sure; Teddy and Max are goingtoe-to-toe on September 26th. Max Jolliffe joined us on the show to discussCocodona, Herpes, and Mammoth 200… amongst other things. Coming off his most recent victory and Angeles Crest 100,where he put on a clinic, Max is coming on to explain his side of the story. Wenever thought Max would come on to confront Teddy, but give credit where creditis due: Max is a champion. So buckle up, or lace up, or whatever it is you do beforeyou listen to a podcast, and enjoy the fun banter between these two fiercecompetitors. You can find Max on Instagram @woah_max or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@woah_max And to quote Max, “We’ll see you in Mammoth.”

Have you ever wondered why D-Bo kept repeating himself on the  @WesternStates  Live stream? Well, wonder no more! It turns out, Jamil Coury from  @AravaipaRunning  had EVERYTHING to do with it. Is this a Conspiracy? No, it's facts. Probably. #trailrunning #dylanbowman #jamilcoury #conspiracy #ultra

Have you ever wondered what it's like to run not once, but twice... and win both times? What about winning 17 straight* races?! Well, Rachel Entrekin, aka The Blonder Bomber, aka Queen E, joins us on this week's episode of Chasin' Trail to talk about those things and so much more. Did you know Rachel also writes and plays piano? So many talents, it just so happens running is one of her best. Making her case for Trail Runner of the Year, Rachel has taken the sport by storm in 2025 and she doesn't look to stop now. Did I mention she also set the course record at High Lonesome this year? Geez! All we know is she is going to give Courtney and Tara a run for their money. You can find Rachel on: Instagram: @Rachel_Entrekin Blog: Blonde Idiot Running Big thank you to Rachel for coming on and being such a good sport and all around fun human. We wish her luck at The Mammoth in September! She is gonna need it... Teddy is coming.

In this wild and wide-ranging episode of Chasin’ Trail,Teddy Tonelli sits down with trail running icon and thru-hiking Legend (his nickname) Jeff Garmire. We talk tigers (yes, literal and metaphorical), the Cult of Hardrock 100, and how High Lonesome might give it a run forthe money. We cover poop stories, trail hanky panky, and the grittyrealities of going after the self-supported Appalachian Trail SOBO record—an absolutely massive endeavor that Jeff will soon tackle. Jeff is the creator of the Free Outside YouTube andpodcast series, a fun-loving FKT crusher, author, and all-around Backcountry Goober with over 30,000+ trail miles under his belt. From hallucinating on the Long Trail (Jumanji, anyone?)to sprinting to the finish on the JMT with potential kidney issues, he’s been through it all—and lived to podcast about it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you might never trust a fartagain. 📲 Follow Jeff Garmire/ Free Outside Web: https://www.freeoutside.com YouTube: Free Outside Instagram: @thefreeoutside Podcast: Free Outside Podcast

Russ Grant is a community first type of guy. Although youwill find him out racing, you’re sure to find him every Wednesday night takingpictures for the Northeast Trail Crew (links below). He recently just finished his first 100 miler, completingthe Back Cove Backyard Ultra, totaling 104 miles in 24 hours and 20 minutes. Lightening fast! He will soon be hosting the Hot Dog 40k, time to be determined, but it is probably gonna be a blast. Anything with hotdogs is a blast, really. We also discuss Teddy’s ambition of starting the Hot Dog100, a 100k made for hot dogs, by hot dogs. A bunch of aid stations, a hot dog required at each. Vegans still being discussed… Leaning towards maybe. We also discuss different uses of peanut butter. Is it good for chaffing? Find out! You can find Grant on Instagram at:@russjgrant @thenortheasttrailcrew

Meet Natasha Swartley: Trail Medic, Long Run Enthusiast, Navy Veteran and all-around cheerful soul. Raised in the Appalachian foothills of Pennsylvania, Tashs could be described as a country girl. The Hillbilly roots running deep, Tasha naturally found her way back to the mountains after her time serving her country. Natasha is here on the pod to talk about her recent experience at the Tahoe 200, along with working many a Destination Trail race as the medical lead. She has run multiple 100 milers, but the quest for 200 remains! She is determined to finish Tahoe 200, so she will be back in 2026 for round two. In the meantime, she will continue spending her time roving the west coast race scene You can find Natasha on Instagram at @wonderlostunicorn or at @thortrailmedic Her Etsy can be found at THIS link. That's where you can find the Foot Care To-Go packs. A true must-have in your vest or drop bag. You can also help out by supporting one of Natasha's favorite causes, The Two Wolves Foundation.

What happens when two Italians get on a podcast? Well, they talk about running up mountains, food and chasin' Latinas. Naturally. But Joe is coming off an impressive result at the Cirque Series, Killington race on 6/28. He entered his first trail race with little expectation, but finished only 30 minutes behind the great Dan Curts, while also finishing ahead of 3 Pros. Namely, James Lauriello, his brother-in-law. We also learn that Joe's Mom is a big fan of the show, which was somewhat uncomfortable for poor Joe. Either way, we needed to bring Joe to the masses, because he may just be coming to a screen near you, during a race... like a trail race. Joe is looking to move out West and continue his running journey, with an emphasis in the mountains. He is eyeing Colorado, but the entirety of the West has officially been put on notice... Joe is coming. You can find Joe on Instagram at @joepezzo Easy, right? Go give him a follow and keep up with his skyward trajectory! 🚀 #trailrunning #running #joepezzo #cirqueseries #killington #chasingtrail

Here is the 2nd part to the 2 part episode with Max Mogren. As the Trial of the Century is nearing it's end, we discuss the possibilities of local Jacksonites just being a bunch of jealous a-holes. From a previous record holder using his platform to be a world class hater. Will Ryan Burke be the bad guy at the and of all this? Most likely, him and Kelly Halpin... both of which had something to lose when Michelino got the record. Nothing like some good old fashioned localism to protect the sacred Mountains. If the Natives can't have it, the privileged Whites cant have it, damnit NO ONE can have it! We also talk about how selling public land might be a good thing! Or do we? Find out on this episode of Chasing Trail! #trailrunning #freemichelino #michelinosunseri #maxmogren #trialofthecentury