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The Ultra Running GuysEpisode 134: Race Spotlight - Rio Del Lago 100REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! We wanted to tell you this first, in case you didn't read all the way to the bottom. If you want to register for the 2024 Rio Del Lago 100m or the 50k, you can get a 15% discount when you register using the code URGRIO and is good through Oct 25, 2024.
About the race... the Rio Del Lago 100m starts at Folsom Lake Recreation Area in the Sierra-Nevada Foothills, and travels across woodlands, meadows, across bridges and creeks. The variety of the terrain is something that both veteran runners and those tackling their first 100 miler will enjoy. The course...
2024-08-1735 min
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 117 - Way Too Cool 50k pre-race briefing with RD Julie FingarSend us a textIn our third and final of three consecutive weeks of pre-race briefings to cover the early season 50k races here in the Auburn area, race director Julie Fingar and special guest Jennifer Maxwell, founder of JAMBAR, joined us to walk through all of the Way Too Cool 50k race details.This race is a classic and now in its 34th year with plenty of heavy hitters showing up year after year and also drawing a large contingent of runners from all over Northern California and beyond. The Mile 99 crew will be...
2024-02-261h 00
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 102 - Julie Fingar and Crew - Badwater 135 Post ShowSend us a textJulie and her Badwater 135 crew stayed on with us after the livestream ended, and we had a great time in the post show learning more about the race, hearing inside stories from her crew and much more! Check it out!---The Mile 99 Interview | LinktreeYour Hosts: Jessica Harris / Greg Larkin / Mike TurnerThe Mile 99 Interview is creating podcast episodes | PatreonVenmo | The Mile 99 InterviewIntro/outro music: Joseph McDade - Elevation: https://josephmcdade.com/music/elevationSupport the show
2023-08-1224 min
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 102 - Julie Fingar and Crew - Badwater 135Send us a textTune in to this episode for a detail-packed, behind the scenes look into Badwater 135 with local RD Julie Fingar. Julie has been on our show multiple times including her "get to know the RD" for Episode 40 and multiple pre-race briefing for Rio Del Lago and Way Too Cool 50k. This year Julie raced her second Badwater 135, improving her 2022 time by over 3 hours. We also have her crew on as Badwater is a race that does not provide course support. Your Badwater crew is your lifeline for food, water, ice, medical and more. If...
2023-08-121h 02
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 89 - Way Too Cool 50k Pre-Race BriefingSend us a textFrog cupcakes, prizes, and mud!!! We are talking Way Too Cool 50k, of course. To help you stay on course on race day, we get down to the nitty gritty with Race Director Julie Fingar. Julie is the owner of NorCalUltras and directs many of our iconic and legendary local races in the area including the WTC 50k, American River 25 and 50, and Rio Del Lago 50k and 100. Julie is an active member in our ultra community and recently completed (WON) another Dreadmill race (BURCS Treadmill 50k). She loves those things. She also completed...
2023-03-021h 00
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 58 - Way Too Cool 50K - Julie FingarSend us a textFrog Cupcakes, Prises, and Mud!!! We are talking Way Too Cool 50k, of course. To help you stay on course on race day, enjoy this in-depth interview with Race Director Julie Fingar. Julie is the owner of NorCalUltras and directs many of our iconic and legendary local races in the area including the WTC 50K, American River 25 and 50, and Rio Del Lago 100. Julie is an active member in our ultra community and recently completed another Dreadmill 100 miler. Yup, 100 miles on the treadmill. Phew!! Join us and find out who won free race entries...
2022-02-1858 min
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 50 - Julie FingarSend us a textRio Del Lago 100 Miler race director and previous interviewee Julie Fingar joined us for all of the final details and info about the 2021 race. RDL is in its 20th running this year, so tune in for everything you need to know as a racer, pacer, volunteer or spectator and see you on the course!Late breaking news: If you want to pace someone, head to Auburn Overlook with all of your gear, fill out a pacer waiver form and wait for a runner to come through looking for a...
2021-10-2953 min
The Mile 99 InterviewEpisode 40 - Julie Fingar - NorCal UltrasSend us a textWe are super excited to talk to the woman who has brought us Way too Cool 50K, American River 50, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Race, She Rocks the Trails, and numerous other amazing races. Julie Fingar is not only a loved and admired race director, she is a well-accomplished athlete in both road and trail racing with 150+ marathons and ultra-marathons under her belt including eight 100-mile wins. She is a successful business owner and has given endlessly back to our community. Take a listen and find out how far back her drive...
2021-07-091h 05
Trail Runner NationTolerating the Transition - What To Expect on Race DayTwo legendary Race Directors, Scotty Mills and Julie Fingar join The Nation to discuss when we will get back to racing, what to expect when we toe the line, and our responsibilities as racers as we transition back to racing. Scotty Mills has raced over 200 ultras and has directed races from 50k to 100 miles including the iconic San Diego 100. Julie Fingar is an elite runner with many podium Finnishes including Angeles Crest 100, Rocky Racoon 100, Rio Del Lago 100, Headlands 100 and top 10 finisher at Western States 100. She is also owner of NorCal Ultras, the engine that produces some of th...
2020-08-141h 08
Trail Runner NationThe What Now?Earlier this week we posted a podcast discussing the situation with COVID-19. Since then, many communities have been directed to "shelter in place". This doesn't mean we cannot continue with our passion of running. As promised, this is the follow up podcast with Coach and Prognosticator, Andy Jones-Wilkins. The discuss the subject of what we can do now. If we approach this with the right attitude (as many ultra runners do), we can see this as a great opportunity to try something new or experiment with something in our training. Let us know what you are planning to do...
2020-03-201h 12
Podcasts Archives - Ultrarunnerpodcast.comJulie Fingar, Race Director & ULTRArunnerJulie Fingar, Race Director & ULTRArunner Elite runner and Race Director of some of the most popular ultras in the U.S. Julie Fingar joins us to talk about transitioning from the marathon distance to ultras. This a great resource for runners looking to take the plunge and for experienced ultrarunners to …
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