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The Running Mullet is an interactive discussion about everything running related and all the $hit that comes with it. Like a well-groomed mullet, Eric is all business in the front, and Grayce is all party in the back.Tune in live on YouTube Monday nights at 7:30 est. to join in the discussion or catch the recording while you break a sweat on your easy run. Find us on the Facebook page, "Idiot Runners - Run for life or die trying," to stay up to date in between episodes. Crank that mulletude up to 10 and join in!
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- 1 weeks ago42 min
The Running Mullet Episode 182: Hill Yeah
This week on The Running Mullet, we’re talking hills. Up. Down. Poles. No poles. Fast. Slow. Hard. Easy. Do you power hike everything that points uphill, or refuse to admit you’re hiking? Do poles actually help, or are you just carrying extra stuff up the mountain? What about bombing the downhills like you have nothing to lose? We’ll talk hill workouts, climbing, descending, technique, pacing, and all the little arguments runners have with themselves when the trail points straight up. Because hills are part of the deal. Might as well have an opinion about them. Join us to complain about them Monday, September 7th at 7:30pm EST or wherever you get your podcasts later on.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
The Running Mullet Episode 181: Know The Course You’re On
There’s a big difference between running a smooth, rolling trail and spending six hours picking your way over rocks and roots. If you try to run both courses the same way, you’re probably going to have a bad time. That’s what we’re getting into on The Running Mullet this week: different types of race courses and how you actually deal with them. The RunPA Trail Jamboree this past weekend is a perfect example. There’s a little bit of everything out there — singletrack, doubletrack, rocks, roots, grass, dirt roads, stone roads — all packed into a 3.4-ish mile loop. So, you have to constantly adjust how you’re running. When do you push? When do you hike? How much energy do you spend on a climb? How aggressive should you be on a technical downhill? What do you do when the course is basically just one long stretch of something you’re not particularly good at? We’ll talk about all of that, plus the difference between running courses that feel easy for you and courses that make you question why you thought signing up was a good idea in the first place. Of course, Eric and Grayce will also spend time discussing which course types they think they’re really good at versus the ones that expose their complete lack of good decision-making. Knowing how to run is one thing. Knowing how to run the course you’re actually on is a whole different skill. Catch this week on The Running Mullet, Monday, 7:30pm or wherever you get your podcasts afterward.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
The Running Mullet Episode 180: All You Need is Shoes
Running is supposed to be cheap, right? All you need is a pair of shoes and you’re good to go. Then somehow you end up with three pairs of shoes for different terrains, a Garmin watch, six kinds of socks, a hydration vest, poles, a headlamp, enough nutrition to survive a week in the woods, and a closet full of race shirts. Suddenly, you’ve spent enough money to outfit a small REI. This week on The Running Mullet, we’re talking about running on a budget: how to spend less, what’s actually worth buying, where you can save some money, and where it’s probably worth spending a little more. Because running can be a pretty cheap sport. You just have to figure out what you actually need versus what the running industry, “influencers,” and that guy you ran 27 miles with at that last race, have convinced you that you need. Yes, technically, all you need is a pair of shoes. We’ll get into the rest.
- 4 weeks ago34 min
The Running Mullet Episode 179: Again.
No new topic this week. It’s a recap week! We’re taking a little trip back through some of our favorite Running Mullet conversations, interesting running things that have been happening recently, and, frankly, whatever we want to chat about this week. We’ve covered a lot over the last few months, so we’re pulling together some of the best moments, stories, advice, and conversations from past episodes, past events, and past thoughts we forgot to bring up. Maybe we missed it the first time around. Maybe we forgot about it. Or maybe we just want to talk about it all over again. Either way, it’s recap week on The Running Mullet. Join us: 7:30pm - Monday, August 17, or wherever you get your podcasts after the show.
- 4 weeks ago41 min
The Running Mullet Episode 178: Herstory Made at Eastern States
Eastern States 100 is over, and if you were watching the race unfold this weekend, you know there was a lot more going on than just who crossed the finish line first. Yes, Kaylee Frederick is the story. She didn't just win the women's race. She won Eastern States outright, becoming the first woman in race history to take the overall win. And she did it on a day when simply getting through 103 miles of Pennsylvania trail was an accomplishment all by itself. At just 21, Kaylee finished in 23:09, setting a new women's course record in the process. She crossed the line around 4:09 Sunday morning after more than 23 hours of running through the Pennsylvania heat and humidity. But we’ll also talk about the rest of the race. Because 2026 Eastern States brought the heat and humidity, and then some more humidity for good measure. This is already one of the biggest 100-milers in the East: 103 miles, more than 20,000 feet of climbing, remote and technical trails, and long stretches where you really have to take care of yourself. Add in a hot, humid day and things get interesting pretty quickly. Effort that normally feels manageable started costing runners more. Cooling became critical. Hydration and electrolytes became a constant calculation. The climbs got harder, the runnable sections weren't nearly as runnable, and eventually everybody had to figure out just how much they were willing to give the conditions. Eastern States has never really been generous with buckles. Historically, only about half of the runners who start make it to the finish. In 2025, 258 runners started and 133 finished. The race's nine-year average finish rate is just 49.8%, and some years have dropped into the 30-percent range. That's the part of Eastern States that can get lost when we're talking about the front of the pack. While Kaylee was out there rewriting the record book, hundreds of other runners were having their own completely different Eastern States experience. Some were racing for a podium. Some were chasing a PR. Some were trying to beat a cutoff. Some were just trying to keep moving when their body was very clearly asking them to stop. Those are the stories that make this race what it is. So this week on The Running Mullet, we're recapping Eastern States from top to bottom. From Kaylee's historic win, to the standout performances that lead to podium finishes, the runners who fought their way through the heat and humidity, the people who surprised themselves, the people who got absolutely humbled by Pennsylvania, the DNFs, the buckle stories, the weather, the strategy, the amazing aid stations, and finally what it actually takes to get through one of the hardest 100-milers around. Because at Eastern States, the winner gets the headline, but every finisher has a story.
- Aug 4, 202641 min
The Running Mullet Episode 177: Earned, Not Given
Some races spend decades building a reputation. Eastern States didn't need that long. This race has only been around since 2014, but in just ten runnings it has become one of those races that makes ultrarunners stop and pay attention. That's not because of marketing. It's because the course has a way of exposing exactly who showed up prepared. This week on The Running Mullet, we're looking at the history of one of Pennsylvania's signature ultramarathons. Since its debut, Eastern States has challenged runners with over 100 miles of relentless climbs, technical singletrack, and the beauty of the Pennsylvania Wilds. While the race itself is relatively young, it has quickly established itself as one of the premier endurance tests on the East Coast. We'll talk about how Eastern States carved out its identity, showcasing Pennsylvania's toughest trails, and why runners from across the country and beyond circle this weekend on their calendars. This episode isn't just about the course, however. It's about the people who've spent months, and often years, preparing for this moment. Nobody accidentally ends up on this starting line. You don't stumble into Eastern States. You earn your way there through months of early mornings, long weekends on the trails, and more than a few days where quitting would've been easier. Every runner standing on that starting line has already accomplished something long before the race begins. Whether you're racing, crewing, volunteering, or following along from home, join us Monday, 8/3 at 7:30pm as we discuss the history, the people, and the tradition that have turned Eastern States into one of the most respected races in East Coast trail running. Some races become important simply by surviving the test of time. Eastern States became important because it demanded excellence — from the people who built it, the volunteers who sustain it, and every runner willing to answer its challenge.
- Jul 30, 202643 min
The Running Mullet Episode 176: It Takes a Village
Forgetting your drop bag on race day is one thing. Losing your pacer at a crucial point because nobody remembered where they were supposed to meet you? That's a whole different problem. This week on The Running Mullet, we're diving into the behind-the-scenes logistics that can make or break a big ultramarathon. Pacers. Crew. Timing. Aid station planning. Drop bags. Communication. When do you actually need a crew? When is a pacer worth having? And how do you keep everyone on the same page when the race starts to unravel? We'll talk through the planning that happens long before race day, the mistakes we've made, and the little details that can save a lot of headaches when the miles start piling up. And because it's us, we'll spend the rest of the episode doing what we do best: comparing crew mistakes (and making fun of the other person’s poor planning) and proving that even the best-laid plans rarely survive 100 miles. Whether you're tackling your first ultra with a crew or trying to streamline your fifteenth, there's something here to help you get to the finish line with fewer surprises. 🎧 New episode drops Monday, July 27th at 7:30pm or wherever you get your podcasts after the show.
- Jul 22, 202648 min
The Running Mullet Episode 175: Starting on the Right Foot
This week on The Running Mullet, we're talking about a brand new Pennsylvania ultra, The Wicked Windstone, and why runners are already paying attention. Before the inaugural event has even happened, the team behind Wicked Windstone has been asking questions, collecting feedback, and making changes based on what runners want, creating a race that feels built with the trail community instead of simply for it. It's a refreshing approach in a sport where traditions and race flow often take years to evolve. Of course, the course has plenty to say for itself too - a 5K loop at Windstone Landing Farms. Rolling farmland, wooded singletrack, creek-side trails, pine forest, a climb known as The Wall, and a unique format (The Wicked Reversal!) that could have you running the course in reverse after an air horn sounds. It's a race designed to keep you thinking as much as running. This race includes 100 mile, 100k, 50k, and 5k distances with a universal 30 hour cutoff. We'll dig into why a first-year race is worth a chance, why community input matters, and whether this could become Pennsylvania's next must-run trail event. Sometimes the best races aren't the ones with the longest history. They're the ones willing to build something better from day one. Catch the latest episode of The Running Mullet on Monday, July 20th at 7:30pm EST or after the show wherever you get your podcasts.
About The Running Mullet
The Running Mullet is an interactive discussion about everything running related and all the $hit that comes with it. Like a well-groomed mullet, Eric is all business in the front, and Grayce is all party in the back.Tune in live on YouTube Monday nights at 7:30 est. to join in the discussion or catch the recording while you break a sweat on your easy run. Find us on the Facebook page, "Idiot Runners - Run for life or die trying," to stay up to date in between episodes. Crank that mulletude up to 10 and join in!
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