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Pushing Horizons: Step by Step is a podcast about how running changes us: physically, mentally, emotionally. Hosted by Ash Pant, each episode unpacks raw, heartfelt conversations with runners who’ve faced setbacks, chased dreams, and found themselves in the rhythm of the run. These are stories of grit, growth, healing, and quiet triumphs. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K or recovering from your hundredth, this is for anyone who's ever run toward something more. Every step tells a story. Let’s keep moving forward, together.
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- 4 days ago1h 11m
A Different Runner, A Different Finish Line | Miami 100 Miles Comeback with Laura Bradley | Season 3 Episode 35
Four years. Two DNFs. One finish line that meant everything.Laura Bradley returns to Pushing Horizons: Step by Step after finally completing the Miami 100 Miles in 26 hours and 28 minutes.When Laura first joined the podcast in July 2025, she had recently completed the Tampa Bay 100, a course she created herself. But despite covering that distance, she still felt she had unfinished business with the Miami 100 after two unsuccessful attempts in 2022 and 2024.This time, things were different.Despite stomach problems, nutrition struggles, and the challenges of running 100 miles self-supported, Laura approached the race with a completely different mindset.During our conversation, she shares an emotional moment when she returned to the same section of the course where she had struggled four years earlier and realized how much she had changed.We also explore the mental side of ultrarunning, how DNFs affect our confidence, learning to trust ourselves again, and why completing a race doesn't always bring the closure we expect.In this episode, we talk about:Laura's Miami 100 finish in 26:28:00Her previous DNFs in 2022 and 2024The difference between completing Tampa Bay 100 and Miami 100Nutrition challenges and problem-solving during ultramarathonsMental resilience, confidence, and learning from failureThe emotional side of returning to a race that once defeated youSelf-supported ultrarunning and learning to accept helpWhy she's already planning to return to Miami for a faster finishOne of the most meaningful parts of our conversation was hearing Laura explain that Miami finally gave her something her previous 100-mile finish hadn't.A sense of peace.Because sometimes the biggest achievement isn't the distance itself. It's realizing how much you've changed along the way.🎙️ Pushing Horizons: Step by Step — Season 3, Episode 35Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Keywords: Laura Bradley, Miami 100, Miami 100 Miles, ultrarunning podcast, 100-mile ultramarathon, ultramarathon comeback, DNF recovery, running mindset, mental resilience, ultra endurance, Tampa Bay 100, self-supported ultrarunning, endurance training, ultrarunning nutrition, running motivation, women in ultrarunning, Pushing Horizons podcast.
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Push, Push | Ian Hayashi Jones — Tahoe 200, Mammoth 200 & Finding Your Limits | Season 3 Episode 34
What does it take to finish second at a 200-mile ultramarathon? And what happens when months of preparation end in a DNF?In this episode of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, I sit down with ultrarunner Ian Hayashi Jones, who went from thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to competing at the front of some of the toughest ultramarathons in just a few years.Ian's first running race wasn't a 5K, half marathon, or marathon. It was the Wyoming Range 100, a rugged 100-mile race that introduced him to competitive ultrarunning.In 2025, Ian took on Tahoe 200, finishing second overall in 56 hours, behind Kilian Korth. We talk about his experience racing alongside Kilian, managing sleep deprivation, overcoming nutrition problems, and what it takes mentally to keep moving for more than two days.But ultrarunning doesn't always go according to plan.At Mammoth 200 in 2026, Ian arrived with his biggest training block and one clear goal: to win. Unfortunately, severe stomach problems and repeated vomiting forced him to withdraw at approximately mile 82.We explore how he deals with disappointment, why he believes DNFs can help us discover our limits, and how his competitive mindset continues to evolve.We also talk about the importance of family and friendship, including the two simple words his twin brother said during his first 100-miler that still motivate him today:"Push, push."This conversation goes beyond race results. It's about ambition, setbacks, resilience, discovering our limits, and finding the motivation to keep moving forward.In this episode:From the Pacific Crest Trail to ultrarunningRunning 100 miles as a first-ever raceTahoe 200: second overall in 56 hoursCompeting alongside Kilian KorthSleep deprivation and nutrition during 200-mile racesMammoth 200: DNF at mile 82Finding confidence through setbacksThe role of family, friends, and pacersThe meaning behind "Push, Push"Discovering what the human body and mind are capable ofKeywords: Ian Hayashi Jones, Push Push, Pushing Horizons podcast, ultrarunning podcast, Tahoe 200 2025, Mammoth 200 2026, Kilian Korth, 200 mile ultramarathon, ultramarathon DNF, trail running, ultra endurance, mental resilience, endurance athlete, Pacific Crest Trail, ultrarunning nutrition, sleep deprivation, running motivation, 100 mile race, ultra running mindset.
- 2 weeks ago1h 20m
450 Kilometers, One Step at a Time | Annie Hughes on TOR450 & Everest Marathon | Season 3 Ep 33
450 Kilometers, One Step at a TimeWhat does it take to keep moving when you've been on your feet for seven days, slept only 10 hours, and still have mountains to climb?Annie Hughes returns to Pushing Horizons: Step by Step to share two extraordinary adventures that pushed her beyond anything she had experienced before.First, we travel to Nepal, where Annie completed the Everest Marathon, her very first marathon, starting from Everest Base Camp at over 5,000 meters above sea level. We talk about the challenges of running at extreme altitude, climbing Island Peak, and experiencing the beauty of the Himalayas.Then we head to the Italian Alps for one of the most demanding mountain endurance races in the world: Tor des Glaciers.450 kilometers. 32,000 meters of elevation gain. 173 hours. Around 10 hours of sleep.Annie finished sixth among the women, but getting to that finish line was anything but straightforward.For more than 30 hours, she struggled with severe stomach problems. Painful blisters made walking almost unbearable. Sleep deprivation, difficult navigation, and emotional breakdowns pushed her to some of her lowest moments.At one point, she found herself crying on a technical descent, struggling to keep her eyes open, with more than 100 miles still remaining.But rather than giving up, Annie focused on what she could control.One problem at a time. One mountain at a time. One step at a time.We also explore how her approach to ultrarunning has evolved, why sleep and nutrition become critical in multi-day races, and how she managed to feel stronger during the final miles than she had earlier in the race.And after completing 450 kilometers, Annie is already dreaming about even bigger adventures, including PTL and Swiss Peaks 700K.This conversation goes beyond race results. It's about resilience, patience, managing the unexpected, and discovering that we're often capable of more than we imagine.Because sometimes, the biggest challenge isn't the distance ahead. It's finding the strength to take the next step.Running the Everest Marathon and climbing Island Peak in Nepal.Why Annie's first marathon was unlike any other race.Taking on Tor des Glaciers: 450 km and 32,000 m of climbing.Managing stomach problems for more than 30 hours.Sleep deprivation and navigating technical mountain terrain.Painful blisters, tears, and the lowest moments of the race.Why eating, sleeping, and problem-solving matter as much as fitness.How Annie found her strength again with 100 miles remaining.Finishing sixth woman after 173 hours.What's next: PTL, Swiss Peaks 700K, and more mountain adventures.Annie Hughes, Pushing Horizons podcast, 450 Kilometers One Step at a Time, Tor des Glaciers, TOR450, Tor des Géants, Everest Marathon, ultrarunning podcast, ultra endurance, mountain ultrarunning, 450km ultramarathon, multi-day ultrarunning, 200 mile races, ultra running motivation, endurance athlete, mental toughness, sleep deprivation ultrarunning, ultramarathon nutrition, trail running, Swiss Peaks 700K, PTL UTMB, women in ultrarunning, endurance mindset, ultra running stories, Pushing Horizons Step by Step.In This EpisodeKeywords / SEO Tags
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
More Than Miles | Michelle Doza on Leadville, Marathon Running & What’s Next | Season 3 Ep 32
Running has never been only about miles for Michelle Doza.It's a place to think, process life, clear her head, and sometimes think about absolutely nothing. It's something that brings her happiness and grounds her when life feels off. MichelleMichelle's running journey eventually took her from the 17-mile Imogene Pass Run to six marathons and a pursuit of the elusive sub-four-hour marathon. Her current PR? 4:00:53. Yeah... painfully close. MichelleThen came the Leadville Trail Marathon.Starting around 11,000 feet, climbing roughly 6,000 feet and reaching above 13,000 feet at Mosquito Pass, Leadville forced Michelle to change the conversation happening inside her own head. Instead of asking why she was doing it, she reminded herself that she had trained for it, that people were waiting for her, and that she could do hard things. MichelleMichelleIn this episode, we talk about running as therapy, injuries and patience, chasing a sub-four marathon, learning to trust the process, the mental battle of Leadville, finding joy in difficult things, the running community, and her experience co-hosting Runners Like Us.And after Leadville, another question has started creeping in:Could an ultramarathon be next?Michelle says it's firmly on her radar. MichelleBecause sometimes running isn't really about how many miles you've covered.It's about discovering how much further you're willing to go.Keywords: Michelle Doza, More Than Miles, Pushing Horizons, Pushing Horizons Step by Step, Runners Like Us, Leadville Trail Marathon, Leadville Marathon, Colorado runner, marathon running, trail running, running podcast, women runners, sub 4 marathon, running motivation, running as therapy, mental health and running, endurance running, running community, ultramarathon, first ultra
- Oct 1, 20261h 23m
The Life He Almost Missed: Eamon Kearney on Sobriety, Running & Rebuilding His Life | Season 3 Ep 31
The Life He Almost Missed | Eamon KearneyThere was a point when Eamon Kearney didn't believe there was a future worth staying for.Today, he's sober, a father, a marathon runner, and the author of the upcoming memoir The Long Way Home.Born in Ireland and now living in the United States, Eamon's story begins long before running. He spent the first part of his life in a mother and baby home before being adopted, grew up with an alcoholic father, joined the Irish Army at 18, immigrated to America, became a father, and eventually faced his own battle with alcohol.In late 2021, Eamon reached his darkest point.What followed was a slow rebuilding of his life.After getting sober in 2022, he returned to running after decades away from the sport. Since then, he has completed numerous half marathons and marathons, including Chicago, Berlin, Boston and the Marine Corps Marathon.But the finish lines aren't really the story.In this deeply personal conversation, Eamon talks about adoption and identity, addiction and sobriety, fatherhood, his fractured relationship with his son, finding his biological siblings, therapy, learning to forgive himself, and why running became such an important part of rebuilding his life.We also talk about The Long Way Home, the memoir he's writing for his children and for anyone who has ever struggled with addiction, shame, identity or the feeling that they don't quite belong.Because sometimes the most important part of surviving your darkest moment is getting the chance to discover everything that comes after.Season 3, Episode 31 of Pushing Horizons: Step by Step.Keywords: Eamon Kearney, The Life He Almost Missed, The Long Way Home, sobriety, addiction recovery, running and sobriety, marathon running, Boston Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, Irish immigrant, adoption, fatherhood, mental health, recovery, resilience, running podcast, marathon podcast, Pushing Horizons, Pushing Horizons Step by Step
- Sep 24, 202657 min
250 Miles Changes Everything | Nick Allen | Cocodona 250 Ultramarathon
250 Miles Changes Everything | Season 3, Episode 30The last time he joined Pushing Horizons: Step by Step, he had just won Sedona Canyon 125 and had already decided what was coming next: Cocodona 250.At that point, 250 miles was still something he could only imagine.This time, he comes back after experiencing it for himself.We talk about what it actually takes to run Cocodona 250, from 100+ mile training weeks and back-to-back long runs to sleep deprivation, hallucinations, nutrition, chafing, swollen feet and ankles, crew support, pacers, and the constant problem-solving required to keep moving for more than three days.He shares what happened when the race became difficult, why reaching 125 miles is mentally different when you know you're only halfway, and what went through his mind when he reached mile 211 with some of the hardest miles of his life still ahead.We also talk about the role his wife and crew played when he could no longer think clearly, why finishing a 250-mile race becomes a team effort, and what he learned about himself by continuing when his body and mind were telling him to stop.After Cocodona, he went on to finish Tahoe 200 — an experience that changed his approach to sleep and multi-day racing even further.And despite everything Cocodona put him through, he's going back.Because after 250 miles, the question is no longer whether he can do it.It's what he can do differently the next time.Topics: Cocodona 250, ultrarunning, 200-mile races, ultra endurance, trail running, sleep deprivation, hallucinations in ultramarathons, ultramarathon training, 250-mile training, ultra nutrition, race strategy, crew and pacers, mental endurance, Tahoe 200, Sedona Canyon 125, endurance running, multi-day ultramarathons, human endurance.
- Sep 17, 20261h 0m
The Pursuit of What's Possible | Heidi Allan: From American Ninja Warrior to Tahoe 200 | Ultrarunning & Race Directing | Season 3, Episode 29
Heidi Allan grew up as a gymnast and rock climber, competed around the world in obstacle course racing, and spent three seasons competing on American Ninja Warrior.Running wasn't her strength. In fact, she used to hate it.Today, she's an ultrarunner, 200-mile finisher, race winner, and Race Director for Aravaipa Running.Heidi joins Pushing Horizons to share how her pursuit of difficult challenges eventually led her into ultrarunning and why the sport gave her something she hadn't found in competition before.We get into her progression from Spartan races and Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim to Javelina 100 and Tahoe 200, where she finished fifth female in 62:47:44. Heidi shares the reality of going more than 60 hours with almost no sleep, dealing with severe blisters, hallucinating during the final miles, relying on her pacers and learning that her body was capable of running far later into a 200-mile race than she thought.We also explore Heidi's other side of ultrarunning as a Race Director for Aravaipa Running, including the work behind Tucson Marathon, Crown King Scramble and Copper Corridor. From permits and aid-station logistics to extreme heat and calculating how much water runners may need, Heidi gives a different perspective on what it takes to put on an endurance event.Most importantly, this is a conversation about how Heidi's relationship with competition has changed from perfection and pressure to accepting what she can give on any particular day.Because sometimes discovering what's possible isn't about becoming the best.It's about discovering another version of yourself.Keywords: Heidi Allan, Tahoe 200, ultrarunning, ultramarathon, 200 mile race, Aravaipa Running, American Ninja Warrior, obstacle course racing, OCR, trail running, mountain running, Javelina 100, race director, Tucson Marathon, Crown King Scramble, Copper Corridor, endurance running, endurance athlete, ultra running podcast, Pushing Horizons
- Sep 10, 20261h 17m
This Too Shall Pass: From Wildland Firefighter to Cocodona 250: An Ultrarunner’s Journey
Season 3, Episode 28 — This Too Shall PassTrueheart Brown never grew up dreaming of becoming an ultrarunner.After years of skiing and competitive cycling, running eventually became something much deeper a way to process difficult experiences, quiet his mind, and find space away from the demands of life and his career in wildland fire.Then he discovered he could race.Trueheart won the Black Canyon 100K in 2022 before taking on his first 100-mile race at the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra in 2025. Despite never having run farther than roughly 60 miles before race day, he finished the 100 miler in 14:40:43 and took the overall win.In 2026, he stepped up again at Sedona Canyons 125 only three weeks after breaking his fourth metatarsal.He finished in 25:14:07.And won.In this conversation, we talk about his unconventional path into ultrarunning, decades of endurance training, learning to suffer, racing 100 miles for the first time, adapting when race plans fall apart, running Sedona Canyons with a broken foot, the importance of preparation, and why the darkest moments of an ultramarathon don't necessarily mean your race is over.We also talk about what comes next.Trueheart has been selected for the 2027 Cocodona 250, where he'll attempt to make the enormous jump from 125 miles to 250.And through all of it, one idea keeps coming back:This too shall pass.The bad moments will pass.But so will the good ones.Keywords: Trueheart Brown, ultrarunning, ultramarathon, Cocodona 250, Cocodona, Sedona Canyons 125, Stagecoach 100, Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra, Black Canyon 100K, 100 mile ultramarathon, 200 mile ultramarathon, 250 mile ultramarathon, trail running, Arizona trail running, endurance running, ultramarathon training, ultra running mindset, mental toughness, wildland firefighter, Coconino National Forest, Pushing Horizons podcast
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Pushing Horizons: Step by Step is a podcast about how running changes us: physically, mentally, emotionally. Hosted by Ash Pant, each episode unpacks raw, heartfelt conversations with runners who’ve faced setbacks, chased dreams, and found themselves in the rhythm of the run. These are stories of grit, growth, healing, and quiet triumphs. Whether you're lacing up for your first 5K or recovering from your hundredth, this is for anyone who's ever run toward something more. Every step tells a story. Let’s keep moving forward, together.
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