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The Bend Racing PodcastThe Magnificent MAGNIficent episodeWhat's it like being a race director out in the wild preparing for one of the most challenging events in the world circuit? And are RD's as nuts as you imagine that they are for doing what they do? Heck Yeah. And we took a microphone along on some route setting to capture the action (and random thoughts) that pop up as we hack through the bush in the rain. It'll add some color to your dot watching of the actual race, and if you are a racer, you may glean a bit of insider info too.
2026-02-2159 min
The Fiction LoungeGuest Interview with Jennifer van der KleutHannah and Jess interview debut author Jennifer van der Kleut about her upcoming debut novel, The Better Mother, available February 10.Jennifer van der Kleut (née McBride) is an award-winning former journalist of both print and digital publications, including the D.C. affiliate of ABC7 News. A graduate of San Jose State University, she spent most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to the Northern Virginia suburbs of D.C., where she currently lives with her husband and two sons. For nearly a decade, she was the lead singer of the Bay A...
2026-01-271h 02
Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 10: Maximize Your RecoveryElevate your performance by dialing in your recovery. Here we deep dive into all things recovery to provide you with simple ways to enhance your recovery, maximize training adaptation, and tackle your next adventure race. Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com Facebook: Nick Hurff , Instagram: nickhurffJason Magness, www.bendracing.com/teamFacebook: Jason Magness , Instagram: bendracing
2026-01-141h 06Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 9: Bike FTP & New Years Resolution TipsHappy New Year!!! This episode begins with some “Hot or Nots”, discusses tips for new years resolutions, touches on a listener question, and then really deep dives into the infamaous concept of bike FTP (Functional Threshold Power) - what is FTP, is FTP necessary, ways to think about FTP, and how to use to enhance your training. See below to learn more about Nick & Jason, as well as their coaching services:Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com Facebook: Nick Hurff , Instagram: nickhurffJason Magness, www.bendracing.com/teamFacebook: Jason Magness , Instagram: bendracing
2026-01-021h 22
The Bend Racing PodcastNZ Sessions #3: Rising Tide (Tide Faavae - daughter of the GOAT)Just when you thought the conversations coming out of New Zealand couldn't be better after hearing from both Fear Youth and Sophie Hart. - we bring you Tide Faavae. Unless you are a total newbie, you've marveled at Nathan Fa'avae's winning career. He won his first major adventure race in 1999, and shortly thereafter started a family with his wife Jodie - a 7x NZ MTB national champion. Suffice it to say that the 3 kids were exposed to a fair amount of athleticism and adventure. Tide Fa'avae is the youngest in the family, just 19, but is...
2025-12-231h 15Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 8: Paddling with World Record Holder Daniel StaudigelToday we interview adventure racer and World Record Holder Daniel Staudigel. Daniel has won the WA360, set the Yukon 1000 World Record (1,000 mile paddle) and has raced around the world in expedition adventure races. Dan is a member of Team Bend Racing and has been featured on Amazon Prime's Eco-Challenge Fiji. With Dan, we deep dive several topics on flat-water paddling to include technique, training, equipment, wing-paddles, feathering, cross-training, and more.Dan was also featured on The Dark Zone : An Adventure Racing Podcast. Episode 15 Daniel Staudigel. Daniel's Website "ORIENTEER": https://orienteer...
2025-12-201h 12
The Bend Racing PodcastNew Zealand Sessions #2: 3 x World Champion Sophie HartTell me you are a new adventure racer without saying it. Easy. "Sophie Hart? Never heard of her. "Now tell me you are an long time competitive racer that just was granted a wish to add a female racer to your next World Champs bid. Easy."I pick Sophie Hart". But whichever one of those you are - this podcast is worth a listen. Sophie is the most successful female adventure racer on the planet, with multiple world championships, multiple God Zone wins, Coast to...
2025-12-131h 17
The Bend Racing PodcastNZ sessions #1: Team FEAR YOUTHEphebiphobia: The Fear of YouthStraight off their amazing work at the Godzone race, where they entertained dot watchers across the globe with their antics, we talk to this young Kiwi team that has been making waves the past half decade as they've improve drastically each year. They are now firmly entrenched in the top echelon of the expedition racing game, and their meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down. But they still make mistakes, have humility, and oh so much drive. Support us: buymeacoffee.com/BendRacingPodcast
2025-12-101h 21
The Bend Racing PodcastWho is Nick Hurff, and WTF should I listen to this guy?!?A new Adventure Race Training podcast has been launched! Wait what? People actually train for adventure racing? And coach adventure racers? Preposterous. Well maybe not. Meet Nick, and why he might be worth listening to...
2025-12-0624 minAdventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 7: Crank Length & Cadence TrainingToday's episode is a quick hit packs a big punch. Focused on biking specifics: Crank Lengths and Cadence! Join us as we shed light on learning about cranks, identifying your ideal crank length, the pros and cons of various sizes, cadences and why they matter, and the new MyWoosh free online bike training platform! See below to learn more about Nick & Jason, as well as their coaching services:Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com Facebook: Nick Hurff , Instagram: nickhurffJason Magness, www.bendracing.com/teamFacebook: Jason Magness , Instagram: bendracing
2025-12-0524 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR: Nov 2025The season was a banger for sure. But what can we learn? Are pack rafts bad for the sport? Should race directors design easy media coverage? Will next year's races be as "flawed" as this year's top events? Lots to unpack here with two opinionated folks.
2025-11-261h 13Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 6: Jarrod Shoemaker. Former Olympian turned Adventure RacerToday's episode features our friend Jarrod Shoemaker;a former Olympian, pro-triathlete, and endurance coach. Jarrod shares his story as we deep-dive into transitioning into adventure racing, run-swim, and a variety of endurance and AR topics. There are many tips and insights here into how to train and prepare for our beautiful sport of adventure racing!Jarrod ShoemakerTriathalon Olympian, World Champion, & Coach X - https://x.com/jarrodshoemaker?lang=enInstagram: Jarrod ShoemakerJarrod Shoemaker Triathalon Coachinghttps://www.jarrodshoemaker.com/
2025-11-211h 04Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 5: Rachel Popelka. Fundamentals of Training and Injury PreventionIn this episode, Nick Hurff MS, CSCS sits down with Dr. Rachel Popelka PT, DPT to discuss coaching ultra endurance athletes, injury prevention, strength training, the importance of sleep, and so much more. What I love about this conversation, is the passion we shared together for working with athletes. And as a side note, some of the audio is not the best on the episode, however there are so many nuggets of good information packed in here, you want listen to the entire recording. Dr. Rachel Popelka, PT, DPT is a physical therapist, endurance c...
2025-11-201h 03Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 4: Mental; ARWS World Championship 2025 Recap: Part 2 - MentalIn this episode, Nick & Jason examine the mental aspect of racing in the 2025 Subaru World Championship 10 Day Expedition Race. Chelsey Magness also joins us with a guest appearance half-way through the conversation and provides wonderful insights! Topics include pre-race anxiousness, conversations all teams should have prior to a big race, handling intense emotions in austere and tough situations, and much more!See below to learn more about Nick & Jason, as well as their coaching services:Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com Facebook: Nick Hurff , Instagram: nickhurffJason Magness, www.bendracing.com/teamFacebook: Jason Magness
2025-11-0757 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTop 15 things every Adventure Racer should doLegit advice from 25 years at racing. I been holding onto this advice until I had enough street cred to get people to listen...so after a podium (podium is top 5 at worlds!) at this year's World Champs, I might never have a better moment. So buckle up for a quick "top 15" of things that you probably don't do, and won't believe...but would make you a better racer if you did.
2025-10-2835 minAdventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 3: ARWS World Championship 2025 Recap: Part 1 - PhysicalIn this episode, Nick and Jason recap their experiences at the 2025 Subaru ARWS World Championships in Canada, focusing on physical preparation, performance insights, team dynamics, training techniques, nutrition strategies, and lessons learned for future races. They discuss the importance of teamwork, effective training, and the impact of sleep and nutrition on performance during the race. This is part one of a two part series. Part two focuses on mental preperation and performance mindset. See below to learn more about Nick & Jason, as well as their coaching services:Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com...
2025-10-0951 min
Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 2: HRV (Heart Rate Variability)Nick Hurff & Jason Magness discuss Heart Rate Variability (HRV); what it is, why its important, how to think about it in the context of your training, and the benefits every athlete can gain from the simple practice of checking your HRV!See below to learn more about Nick & Jason, as well as their coaching services:Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com Facebook: Nick Hurff , Instagram: nickhurffJason Magness, www.bendracing.com/teamFacebook: Jason Magness , Instagram: bendracing
2025-09-1928 min
Adventure Race Training PodcastART Episode 1: Introduction to The Adventure Race Training PodcastNick Hurff & Jason Magness are experienced adventure racers and coaches who discuss the purpose and expectations for the Adventure Race Training Podcast. See below to learn more about Nick & Jason, as well as their coaching services:Nick Hurff, MS CSCS , nickhurffcoaching.com Facebook: Nick Hurff , Instagram: nickhurffJason Magness, www.bendracing.com/teamFacebook: Jason Magness , Instagram: bendracing
2025-09-1810 min
The Bend Racing PodcastWorst Races #4: 2022 Expedition Oregon SnowmageddonBest Race - Worst Race. Flip sides of the same coin?!? Just listen - either you were there and survived, your happy that you weren't there cause you know you might not have survived, or you wish you were there creating memories that will never be forgotten.
2025-08-2240 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR # 10: athlete hack, being nice, "big AR brand" controversy and moreWe're back with Darren Steinbach for the state of AR #10. Lots going on and we'll recap the current scene! Darren is as opinionated as always!
2025-08-211h 01
The Bend Racing PodcastBoogie time: World's coolest boat race, world's coolest boat (Boogie Barge Part 2)Come along as we take on the iconic Seventy48 boat race with a bunch of yahoos and a home-made pedal powered contraption. That's right, we brought bikes to a boat race. We'll take you with us as we pedal on the water all through the night. You'll hear the music, the groans, the excitement of the crowd and even some live time catastrophe. Will we sink or swim? Or maybe just pedal our way into the history books?
2025-08-1242 min
The Bend Racing PodcastConversations with Character: Rootstock Racing (Part 2)We dive deeper, hear the origin story of this power couple, and find out who is faster and who is more competitive...as well as all their secrets (spoiler - it might involve pajamas!). Join us for the second part of this interview with racing and race directing legends Brent and Abby!
2025-07-282h 07
The Bend Racing PodcastConversations with character: Rootstock Racing's Brent and Abby (Part 1)This one has been a long time coming, and ended up being so fun and informative that we cut it into two. Apparently Brent likes to talk about all things AR as much as BR host Jason Magness. So there is plenty of discussion around the sport, the recent Endless Mountains expedition race, and all things AR, parenting, racing and race directing. Enjoy!
2025-07-161h 35
The Bend Racing PodcastIn the field: Rainier Raid, Endless Mts, Seals, and courses that are too big.Sitting at the base of Mt Rainier on the eve of North America's biggest (too big) 24 hour race, we watch the end of North Americas biggest expedition race of the year (Endless Mountains, also maybe too big), and wonder if there are any reasons why? We also wonder if Navy Seals are any good at AR, so we interviewed one that is racing tomorrow, and racing the upcoming World Champs in Canada. So listen in and enjoy the AR banter and root for Briar to survive it all.
2025-06-2729 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales of the Epic Machine: The Boogie Barge and condom cathetersDuring the pandemic, the crazies behind the infamous "Race to Alaska" (R2AK) were banned from holding an event that entered Canadian maritime waters. So the pivoted and hosted the WA360 - a 360 mile boat race that maximized the many arms and island of Puget Sound. It was non-stop an pitted sail boats, kayaks and any other non-motorized Frankenstein contraptions you could dream up all all against each other. Dan and I entered, fresh memories of success in the Everglades Challenge and Yukon River Quest. We had a new new plan for dealing with pee too, and...
2025-06-0640 min
The Bend Racing PodcastLegends: Peter JollesPeter left a mark on the AR community that is hard to argue with. His tragic packrafting accident in 2022 left a huge hole in the lives of his teammates at Team Checkpoint Zero, as well in the entire landscape of expedition racing. But he made his legendary mark on me way back in 2010. He may not ever have know how his small actions had such big impacts on who I have become as a racer, and who our team is as a whole. I'm sorry I never told him while he was around, but I am hoping...
2025-05-0327 min
The Bend Racing PodcastLegends: Adam CarterSometimes we witness people do things that change who we are...and the people that do them never realize that their "normal" seeming actions are perceived by another person as "the stuff of legends". These shorts are about those moments, and those people. Welcome to Bend Racing Legends.
2025-04-2519 min
The Bend Racing PodcastWorst Races Ever: The Southern Crush and bike ascending with Jimmy the GeekDouble episode. There are many ways to look at what "worst races" mean. And here we look at two different takes on 12 hour races. Both take place in 2003, and both were with "newer" racers. One was bad because of the format, length, and lack of follow-through. The other was bad because the racers were really bad. Maybe the race was bad too, but the racers were so bad they'd never know. So sit back and enjoy! And reach out if you have your own story to tell!
2025-04-231h 08
The Bend Racing PodcastWorst Races Ever: RTNX 2011Yeah - it was bad. But looking back at it is oh-so-good. It was the who's who of AR at the time - with Mari Chandler, (the late great) Peter Jolles, Ryan Van Gorder, WEDALI, Marco Anselem (Vidaraid), Kyle Peters, Bob Miller, Fletcher Hamel, etc. And in the mix was our baby team when Dan was only 24 and could barley grow a mustache. Seriously, after you listen (or before) check out the video playlist on youtube here. I can't believe these are still up, but yeah there is quite a fun old school AR playlist. And then it all...
2025-04-1532 min
The Bend Racing PodcastWorst Races Ever: AR World Champs 2015 in Brazil's PantanalYep - we all know they happen. And this race in Brazil's remote Pantanal region (the world's biggest wetland) was incredible - both in it's scope and failures. And we were there. A guy lost his hearing. No one finished. And not even the military could get into some of the TAs to help get people out. Oh yeah, and did we mention the crocodiles? The Indiana Jones pilot? Teams rebelling against the organization? It had it all.Read the GearJunkie report and see images hereBut a video tells even more. Check out this...
2025-04-0945 min
The Bend Racing PodcastThe State of AR #9Ok, this really isn't #9, cause I am pretty sure we only have done 5 of these, but I was not sure so we said 9. Join us as we discuss the recent La Ruta Madre Race, the Magnificent, racer responsibility, getting sick post race, and a host of other AR related stuff. Good to have Darren back with us, and excited to get back on the podcast train and churn out some episodes while we recover.
2025-04-021h 07
The Bend Racing PodcastTales from the Epic Machine: The end of my career (part 1)In 2016 I collapsed in the remote wilderness of the Patagonian Expedition Race. We were in 1st place at the time, and my team literally carried me to the safety of the next transition area. There a media crew interviewed us in the raw moments of realizing we'd lost the race we'd spent nearly a decade trying to win, and worse, my racing career was likely over. But then I flew to India and took a gamble...
2025-03-1439 min
College Hockey Scoreboard ShowUNLV's club squad ties No. 5 Denver in exhibition, wins shootout - CHS 12-28-24It’s the #CollegeHockey Scoreboard Show for December 28, 2024. Welcome back from the holiday layoff. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, we’re back to the show here in the Speakeasy. As always, there’s no analysis, no breakdowns. It’s JUST. THE. SCORES. The college hockey world fired right back up on Saturday with a couple of tournaments, some non-conference games and a few exhibitions. Normally, we’d leave the exhibitions with no real details because they don’t count. Oh that’s NOT going to happen tonight. Why? It was a wild and I mean WILD 6-6 tie with No. 5 D...
2024-12-2903 min
The Bend Racing Podcast6 interesting thoughts from the aftermath of ARWC 2024.The 2024 Adventure Racing World Champs is in the books. And it was a doozy - with tight competition and many course changes that left us with a new World Champion and lots to talk about. So join me for some analysis of the broader implications of this year's race.
2024-12-1455 min
The Bend Racing PodcastCan we even make it to the start line? (ARWC 2024 part 1)Join us in a unique journey to far away Ecuador as we endeavor to line up with 300 other athletes at the start line to the Adventure Racing World Championships. And I mean join us for real. This podcast was recorded live throughout one of the most challenging "pre-race" experiences in the history of the sport. Missing tickets, power-outages, dirtbag failures, an impromptu trip to New York, and a new surprise every minute...and you are there as it all unfolds - for better or worse or even worser. (is that even a word?)
2024-12-1148 min
College Hockey Scoreboard ShowCHS: November 23-24, 2024It's the #CollegeHockey Scoreboard Show for November 23 AND 24, 2024. Am I getting lazy? No, I was just in Iowa City announcing some good ol’ wrestling at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night. Real jobs, gotta pay the bills. As far as this show goes, there’s no breakdowns, no analysis, it’s JUST. THE. SCORES. We begin where we did on Friday with Arizona State and Denver and the Sun Devils DID IT AGAIN, beating No. 1 Denver 5-2 pulling off an improbable road sweep at Magness Arena. Artem Schlaine scored twice, giving him three goals on the weekend, as ASU m...
2024-11-2505 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR Nov 2024Weather Proof Courses, Modern Pentathlon is not AR, Bothy Bags, Opinionated Arseholes, Awesome map boards, Solo Expedition Racing, and more. As the 2024 season gets ready to culminate at World Champs in Ecuador, we look at the state of affairs in the Adventure racing universe. Give us a listen, and then listen to a few of the back episodes that you missed!
2024-11-2358 min
The Bend Racing PodcastThe Placebo Protocol (Actionable Ideas Episode 1)Want to know the quickest and most effective way to boost your endurance/racing/life/health/sex/relationships with very little to no work? Yep, of course you do.
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2024-11-1424 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR 5: Oct 2024Ugly Babies, the aftermath, the idea of a "world championships", kid power, navigation vs speed, national kudos, some shenanigans!
2024-10-091h 12
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR special episode: America's Toughest RaceAll the info you could ever need to get super excited about the USA's final ARWS race of the year. The 5th edition of Expedition Oregon is so big it could not fit into one state! Join Darren and Jason as they give a away lots of details on this legendary event
2024-08-0849 min
OnScriptJodi Magness - Jerusalem Through the Ages
Episode: New Biblical World co-host Jason Staples speaks with Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about her new book, Jerusalem Through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades (Oxford University Press, 2024), the spectacular synagogue mosaic her team discovered at Huqoq, why specializing in pottery is an advantage for archaeologists, and lots more. This episode is cross-listed from our Biblical World podcast.
Guest: Dr. Jodi Magness is Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Magness’ research interests, which...
2024-08-051h 15OnScriptJodi Magness - Jerusalem Through the Ages
Episode: New Biblical World co-host Jason Staples speaks with Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about her new book, Jerusalem Through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades (Oxford University Press, 2024), the spectacular synagogue mosaic her team discovered at Huqoq, why specializing in pottery is an advantage for archaeologists, and lots more. This episode is cross-listed from our Biblical World podcast.
Guest: Dr. Jodi Magness is Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Magness’ research interests, which...
2024-08-051h 15
Biblical WorldJerusalem Through the Ages - Jodi MagnessEpisode: New co-host Jason Staples speaks with Jodi Magness, Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about her new book, Jerusalem Through the Ages: From Its Beginnings to the Crusades (Oxford University Press, 2024), the spectacular synagogue mosaic her team discovered at Huqoq, why specializing in pottery is an advantage for archaeologists, and lots more.
Guest: Dr. Jodi Magness is Kenan Distinguished Professor for Teaching Excellence in Early Judaism at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Magness’ research interests, which focus on Palestine in the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods, and D...
2024-08-051h 15
The Bend Racing PodcastThe Anniversary PodcastChelsey has been my racing teammate for nearly 15 years now, longer than we have been married. We've shared far more sleep-deprivation filled moments than even the most prolific parents (Valentina and Feodor) and I was curious to know what she actually remembered from those early years. But first I had to chase her to the top of a mountain to get her to settle down long enough to talk.
2024-06-1559 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR episode 4: Controversy, Kids racing, and more.We make some coffee and discuss the Spring Energy controversy, discuss the remarkable new all "kids" team forming in the Pacific Northwest, Darren as a polarizing figure and mush more.
2024-06-1157 min
The Bend Racing PodcastAdventure Race Croatia Flashcast#2More anxious ramblings and analysis by Bend Racing's Jason Magness. He has a love/hate relationship with dot watching. Especially when his wife is racing. Catch up on Day2/3 drama here.
2024-05-1659 minThe Bend Racing PodcastAdventure Race Croatia - Day 1 FlashCastCatch up on the excitement of this unique ARWS event that includes 16 stages! With an expected finish time of only 60 hours, this is a fast a furious race for sure. Will the pace be too fast? Will there be penalties that affect the top teams? Will the scenery be mind blowing? The answer is a resounding YES to all 3.
2024-05-1441 min
The Bend Racing PodcastIntroducing the Future "FEAR US YOUTH" teamOk, I made that up. But a podcaster can dream right? But I did have a great conversation with Jr National Orienteering team members Ben Brady, Ben Conley, and Zariah Zosel. They tell some great orienteering stories, and discuss how they became better with a map and compass than nearly every adventure race navigator in the country - all before they could vote or drink. And yeah - I try to convince them to start mixing it up with some paddling, mountain biking, and bad maps. Will they be swayed to the dARk side? Listen now to find out...
2024-05-111h 18
The Bend Racing PodcastWTF?!?We all know what WTF stands for? But do we? Regardless, most first time participants in the Fear Society's "Wilderness Traverse of Fiordland" would likely be using the more standard WTF acronym meaning several times throughout the event - most likely starting during the daunting pre-race meeting. Come along as we go inside the event and follow the "non-race" through the eyes of the RD, his brother, some kids and one very talented team that gets lost.
2024-05-0551 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of AR Episode 3: April 2024We'll delve into the state of AR as the 2024 season gets fully underway!
The truth behind Hollywood's "Arthur the King"
What's up with Bend Racing's love of ties
Ranking Challenges at Expedition Ozark
Just what is a mountain bike defined as, and why is that important
Tyvek painter suits and looking for loopholes
Should we expect races to be "safe" or for teams to race "safely"?
Plus codes for some great brands!
2024-04-241h 22
The Bend Racing PodcastFlash Episode - Sea2Sea Expedition: What happened to leaders HighPoint Racing?I woke up to see a strange sight on the leaderboard. Highpoint racing was no longer on the map or the list of lead teams. They'd had a commanding 4 hour lead when I'd gone to bed, and less than 16 hours or so of course left. The win was theirs. Or was it. But for a team to drop with that big of a buffer means that it was unlikely a mechanical, nav error or even stomach issues. 4 hours can solve a lot of problems. I went to the source to find out what happened.
2024-02-2430 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales from the Epic Machine: Tu - a love story of sortsTu: The buddhist word for willful, stupid, but necessary suffering. Join us on a love story of sorts - a glimpse into heartbreak, friendship, risk, failure and introspection. There might be a poem in there too. A true story at the confluence of romantic dramedy, absolute loneliness, and self discovery.
2024-02-2246 min
The Bend Racing PodcastPost Season Depression is real.Also known as PRD (post race depression) or PED (Post Expedition) it all amounts to the same thing. Ultra-endurance endeavors are "disruptive", and when you succeed (especially) when you succeed at self-selected disruptive events...well depression is a fairly common outcome. Seldom talked about - but here we go - a personal insight into my recent struggle and some of the tactics I used to get through it.
2024-02-0953 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of Adventure Racing Episode #2The MAGNIficent GodZone legacy (see what I did there?), the new IARC vs FISO, the return of the legendary GoldRush, the power of underwear, mental vs physical training, simple supplements for adventure racing and more.
2024-02-011h 14
The Bend Racing PodcastTraining with "Hart" - guest Heather HartI talk with esteemed ultra-endurance coach Heather Hart about her shift from Ultrarunning to Adventure racing. We get into training, risk, and way into the weeds with parenthood, funny stories etc. We even leave you with some sample training plans if you make it to the finish (or click here). Huge thanks to Heather for making me wake up way to early to hear her wisdom. You can follow her and her team at the upcoming Sea to Sea race Feb 22-25. I always love watching coaches suffer. After all they are so good at making their clients do...
2024-01-251h 26
The Bend Racing PodcastBiking Simplicity (for racing and life).What if you could never put on a pair of padded bike shorts again, or skip a ride because you were worried about cold hands. Better yet, what if you could stop at that coffee shop on the way home from your long training ride without the wobbly awkward tap tap tap of bike cleats and tired post ride legs. Or what if you could save minutes on every transition in a race, increase ride comfort and never lose performance. Impossible you say? You are probably right. Best to just skip this podcast and wait for the next one.
2024-01-0838 min
The Bend Racing PodcastState of Adventure Racing #1: Dec 2023Boom. Lets look at all things AR as we transition from 2023 to 2024. A Hollywood movie looms (and will finally educate the world about this sport, albeit with some questionable realities), ARWS looks at rule changes, and Kiwis come to race in America. We are joined by long time racer and Expedition Oregon 2024 course designer Darren Steinbech!
2023-12-231h 17
The Bend Racing PodcastInside the Race: Wembo Solo 24 hour World ChampionshipsFear, drama, effort, and lots of soul-searching. What does it feel like from the inside of a world championships race that asks athletes to fight against physical fatigue, and mental breakdowns for 24 hours non-stop. Pure speed, planning, execution and a little bit of luck as riders try to complete as many loops of a 14km single-track as they can in 24 hours. Join us as we follow 2022 world champion Chelsey Magness as she defends her title in Australia.
2023-11-081h 04
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Final Episode: Lantern Rouge, Post Race Depression, and my bad feet issuesThe final day of the race was just as exciting as the first finishers - with more heartbreak and celebration. Ozark takes a surprise Lantern Rouge! Bad feet suck (and are they good for the sport?). Post race depression sucks, but you can help your team avoid it. And can expedition racing really lead to HIV? Only one way to find out.
2023-10-2953 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 coverage Episode 7.3: Heroes and the Lantern RougeLife after the top 10. Even after the top 20. There are so many inspiring stories and athletes out there racing. There is a new AR world record currently being set (and not by any of the top teams!). The life blood of this sport is the athletes that line up, not knowing if they'll make it to the end - but stand bravely facing a true adventure - unknowns at every new stage. How are they fairing? How do they do it?
2023-10-2626 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Episode 7.2: Lance Armstrong was hereOk, we open up that can of worms. Drugs and racing. What is the potential for "cheating" in these expedition races, and how should we be looking at it as a community. And spoiler alert it 100% does happen if you follow WADA rules, which ARWS says it does. So how do we move forward as a community and a sport. Well talking about it is a good first step. Note - there are 100% no allegations being made about this race or any other race. But lets not kid ourselves thinking that drugs aren't used to help racers. Many racers...
2023-10-2530 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Episode 7.1 : The AftermathWhat a crazy few days. Top teams dropped like flies, there were tears of triumph and of joy. And there were lots of "getting lost" moments. Oh yeah - and we crowned a new AR champion, had a few huge bombshell shells shake up the podium, and a bunch of teenagers looking like teenagers not wanting to get up and go to school. Lets dive in, and they join us for parts 2 and 3 where we do drugs, think about the future of the sport, look at the rest of the top 20 and the Lantern Rouge.
2023-10-2532 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Episode 6: FatigueHope is a fickle thing. Fatigue is one of the great levellers. And competitiveness is a tool to be honed. It's what teams do in those longs spaces between fatigue and hope that makes seems interesting. And then there are the stories - the unexpected things that happen like warming up in a human sized bread oven. I think it was team Hansel and Gretel but that remains to be confirmed. Anyhoo - I'm feeling it - but don't worry, I won't quit if you wont. Only one more day....well at least on more day until another day...
2023-10-2334 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Episode 5: The real South African shitRules Rules Rules - how do you create a competition of something as epic as an expedition across South Africa. Or Patagonia. Or Faroe Islands? It is damn hard. We'll look at a few potential rules and gray areas that may impact the teams in the top 10 and why things can get complicated and emotional. Thanks to the referees - I don't envy your position at all! I'd love it if everyone could win (and in someways that happens).
2023-10-2233 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 coverage episode 4: campfire chatFrom the field by a campfire. We talk about the failure for any team to make that "free" rest from the darkzone.
2023-10-2118 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Epidode 3: The green lineDarkness looms on night 2. Teams are 30+ hours with no sleep. Racing for a Darkzone that few (if any) will make. And a quick look at the tracking shows that they are now straying further and further from the green line that snakes across the map. It seems so simple and obvious sitting here in my chair, coffee in hand. But is it?
We'll update you on the race, discuss the green line, and how to think about it as a dotwatcher, and talk more about the reality facing these racers as they enter the dreaded "time shift"...
2023-10-2033 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Episode 2 - the Dark ZoneRacer Darkzones, Media Darkzones, FearYouth DarkZones...so many darkzones. What is it all about? Dive in and hear the scoop of what is happening, the critical next 24 hours and how one of the most promising young teams has a lot of learning ahead of them. The only DarkZone that we won't discuss is the excellent AR podcast. But I'll talk on it soon.
2023-10-2026 min
The Bend Racing PodcastARWC 2023 Coverage Episode 1 - Beach PartyWant to dive deep into the AR world Champs. Come listen to thoughts and analysis from one of the most experienced expedition racers on the planet.
2023-10-1928 min
The Bend Racing PodcastEssential InfoCast: How to improve your Navigation without any training!A new Study reveals how to improve map/compass/navigation skills without any training or instruction. Sound too good to be true? Yeah maybe, but with all the awesome races coming up you might owe it to yourself to keep an open mind and give this one a quick listen. I figure that I've been unconsciously doing this for nearly 20 years - since I've never really been taught navigation. Seems to have worked pretty damn well for me.
2023-06-2013 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales from the Epic Machine(s): How to get out of dancing a Scottish CeiliHow does a ground fall on a remote Scottish sea-cliff lead to questions of spirituality, heavy drinking, a broken back, and dancing Irish Jigs? Somehow it is all connected. Follow the folly and adventures as we hear a mostly true legend from before there were cell phones.
2023-06-1930 min
The Bend Racing PodcastOut There Episode: Reflections on the Time Billionaire concept and the Rivers of lifeHaving kids has been a very multi-faceted experience. But one of the best times is seeing adventure through their eyes. Taking them places that my wife and I would rate a 1 out of 10 on our "adventure scale", but rediscovering the magic through their eyes. A mellow class 2- river canyon only 20 minutes from our house is transformed into something akin to the Grand Canyon in our little boys eyes. Staying up late to look at the stars, listening to the swooping swifts eat their morning breakfast of bugs as the sunlight peeks over the walls of the valley, or...
2023-06-1536 min
The Bend Racing PodcastAndy RiskAndy Magness/. Risk, Adventure, and being a dad.
"Adventure" and "Risk" are easy bedfellows. But things become more complicated when you add "Parenthood" to the mix. In this episode, we'll hear from host Jason's twin brother as he weaves a story about an ill-fated expedition to seek out a talking bear named Stumpy. And then he will share with us some beautiful thoughts that all adventurous parents will connect with. Worth a listen. Andy is a rare, wonderful person.
2023-04-1324 min
The Bend Racing PodcastFlash Cast - Talking with the Team!Check out an exclusive interview with the team! They already did a proper post race talk with Brian Gatens of the Dark Zone Podcast - so GO LISTEN to that one for a bit more play by play and insight. This one is more of an insiders look into our team culture, and the things that I (Jason) particularly wanted to ask them about. So dive in if you have time - and make sure you come back to listen to some of our adventure Narratives - we've got some great new stories coming from new guests in the...
2023-04-0855 min
The Bend Racing PodcastFlash Cast Episode 5: The race for the podium, top 10, lantern rouge and how it all could go.Final episode, lots of fun and excitement. And sponsor goodies if you listen to the end.
2023-04-0729 minThe Bend Racing PodcastFlash cast: Ozarks getting sleepyLet's talk about what it is like or there when things get sleepy. Everyone now for the rest of the race will be sleep deprived, but what does that mean? Join a sleepy Jason as he takes you into the science of sleep monsters.
2023-04-0621 min
The Bend Racing PodcastFlash Cast: Expedition Ozark Day 2-3Another Flash Cast about the Expedition Ozark Race. We lay out emergency Weather hold it's implications, as well as a "time bonus" that some teams received and a short course. The full field is down to about 13 out of 35 teams left on the full course!
2023-04-0530 min
The Bend Racing PodcastFlash Cast: Expedition Ozark Analysis Night 1 and Day 2Day 2 Expedition Ozark.
We love adventure racing. More than we love Kidney stones. And what better way to distract myself from the pain of the latter with talk about the former.
I am sitting out Expedition Ozark due a "little" 8mm stone, but I have lots of insight to offer. Sit back and catch up on the first day of Expedition Ozark! We'll talk through some of the overnight excitement, mapping philosophy, and that dreaded TA3 route kerfluffle. There were a lot of changes overnight!
2023-04-0430 min
The Bend Racing PodcastFlash Cast: Expedition Ozark Day 1 AnalysisWe love adventure racing. More than we love Kidney stones. And what better way to distract myself from the pain of the latter with talk about the former.
I am sitting out Expedition Ozark due a "little" 8mm stone, but I have lots of insight to offer. Sit back and catch up on the first day of Expedition Ozark!
2023-04-0430 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales From the Epic Machine: Security BreachA tube of exfoliating apricot face wash once saved me from trouble with the law. True story. Suggest that you listen to Episode 7: "First Day Of Work" before this one to get a bit of context, but this story stands on its own too. I bit bitter sweet recording this as I was supposed to be racing across Arkansas with my wife this week but a painful 8mm obstacle made me change my plans! Regardless, enjoy the story, share the podcast, listen to some Midnight Oil music, and visit our sponsors below! Oh - and have a great adventure...
2023-04-0217 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTen Minute Missions: Urban Assault revisitedEighty feet off the ground on the sheer brick side of the tallest building on campus hung a cryptic sign. No one admitted to having hung it, and few would have even had the skill to do so. It was in such a difficult place, that the best efforts of campus maintenance workers, local law enforcement, and even the pseudo-military boys from the ROTC were thwarted. No one ever came forward. Until now. Long live happily single (by choice) members of the NCS!
2023-03-2119 min
The Bend Racing PodcastUrban Assault - Buildings and Badges with the Gibson BrothersWe all have formative figures from our past - and Aaron and Adam Gibson loom large in my memory as legendary friends. Looking back it is crystal clear that these two helped create experiences that set the direction for my college and post college years, but more-so, the two were instrumental in showing me the power of positive "shit-talking" support within peer groups. I looked up to these two more than they can likely ever realize, and their kindness formed me into the type of coach, teammate and friend that I am today.
Going to college at th...
2023-03-1437 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales From the Epic Machine: The Catalina Kayak CaperOn Dec 31 1999, much of the world was poised and tense - waiting for potential disaster to strike from the Y2K bug. But twins Jason and Andy Magness were more concerned with finding a place to ring in the new millennium that was as far away from any kissing couples as possible. Maybe they went too far? Or not far enough. Listen to find out. This story was originally published in Paddler Magazine in 2001. Huge thanks to Angelina's Organic Skin Care and Mission Farms CBD for the continued support. Oh - and if you enjoy this even a little - give...
2023-02-1432 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTen minute missions: First Day of WorkMost of the time when people ask, "What are you a Rocket Scientist?" they are being rhetorical. But if you find yourself asking that to Mr Magness - he would have a different answer. "Yeah, actually - once upon a time." Despite being far more well know as a yoga teacher, acrobat or endurance athlete, Jason once worked at Raytheon Missile Systems on the team that was working on the Exo-atmospheric Kill Vehicle. This story isn't about that (since it's all still classified) but it does chronicle his inauspicious shift from being a full time climbing dirtbag to being a (t...
2023-02-0618 min
The Bend Racing PodcastInflection Point: BulletsTime Travel, Murder, heavy drinking, and a world slowly devolving into chaos and desperation. All in a 10 minutes. Listen to the story that first made host Jason Magness want to become a writer and teller of tales. Bonus, it was written and performed by his father Mark Magness. Complete with a haunting music, this one is especially eerie if you listen to it with eyes closed and good headphones.
Music credits
"Lightless Dawn" and "Echos of Time"by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Common...
2023-02-0215 min
The Bend Racing PodcastInflection Points: Delivery in PatagoniaSome stories change the direction of your live forever. This is that story for Chelsey Magness. If you know the arc of Chelsey's love affair with Patagonia and the Patagonian Expedition Race, this will serve as somewhat of an origin story for her racing career and emotional resiliency in the face of tremendous loss. There is not much else to say. You might cry. I did.
Huge thanks to the various artists that provided the music for this episode - and to the visionary event of the Patagonian Expedition Race.
Music
Inspiring Dreams by Key...
2023-01-3141 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastJason Magness, Bend RacingWelcome to episode 160 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!On this week’s show we have an exclusive first look at the new Sunriver and Elk Lake Swimruns happening this year in Bend, Oregon with race director and adventure racing legend, Jason Magness of Bend Racing. This episode isn’t a course preview but we get into all the cool details that will make any Swimrunner check to see what flights are looking like after this interview.But first…Training UpdateIf it wasn’t official before thi...
2023-01-2656 min
The Bend Racing PodcastInflection Points: Sailing LessonsInflection points in mathematics are where the direction of a line changes. It may seem subtle at first, almost nonexistent until we zoom way out and look at things from a much more removed point of view. Our life is full of these if we look back. The saying goes - "life can only be understood backwards after it has been lived forwards. But on occasion we might get an inkling of what is going on at the moment and even wonder if we are standing right there at one such point. This is the story of my first taste...
2023-01-2425 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTen minute missions: The Old Man of StoerCeltic culture, music and climbing were a huge influence on the Magness twins during their high school and college days. The duo became fascinated with one type of climbing in particular - sea stacks. These are littered around the rugged coast of Scotland and beg to be summited by any adventurous climber that gazes upon them. But as their name suggest reaching these stacks is not so easy, as they are separated from the coast itself and usually require inventive problem solving or perfect low-tide timing. Join the Magness's on our first Ten Minute Mission episode (basically shorter stories) as w...
2023-01-1811 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales from the Epic Machine: Big Jugs at Hueco TanksIn 2006 an issue of Rock and Ice came out with a feature story on New York City bad boy boulderer Ivan Greene. The magazine's cover photo (which appears as this episode's cover too) causes a lot of controversy in the climbing community. The outdoor industry was finally becoming more aware of the systemic objectification of women in sport and climbing was no exception. But within the "Dispatches" section of that same issue, there was an even more hotly debated story - a story that read more like a young male climber's wet dream than anything based in reality. Many read...
2023-01-1226 min
The Bend Racing PodcastTales from the Epic Machine - The Yukon 1000The Yukon 1000 is the world's longest annual paddle race, and the world record of 6 days and 2 hours has stood since 2009. In 2022, Jason Magness and Daniel Staudigel set out in an attempt to win the race and break the record. Only problem, they hadn't paddled together in over a year, they were using a rental boat they'd never even seen, and they only brought enough food to sustain them if they actually were on pace to break the record. And, um, they actually had to get insurance to cover the costs of bringing their remains back to civilization in case the...
2023-01-0939 min
The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing PodcastDark Zone 48: Flash Podcast - AR World Champs Podium with Craig Cook, Brent Freedland and Jason MagnessThank you to Craig Cook of AR Live Coverage, Brent Freedland of Rootstock Racing and Jason Magness of Bend Racing for coming onto the show for instant/flash analysis of the ARWS World Championships in Paraguay. The top ten are still coming across the line (after almost 130 hours of racing) and teams are scattered all over this monster of a course. They talk about Avaya's convincing win, the teams left in their wake, and what this course (and sport) does to people. www.arworldseries.comwww.facebook.com/arlivecoveragewww.rootstockracing.com
2022-09-231h 13The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing PodcastThe Dark Zone 23: Flash Edition: Jason Magness & Darren Steinbach of Team Bend Racing Live from the Finish of AR PanamaToday's guests are Jason Magness and Darren Steinbach of Team Bend RacingAs listeners will remember from episode #22, recorded just three days ago on February 22, 2022, Team Bend Racing's Darren Steinbach, who is providing support for the team, called in live from AR Panama to give a mid-race update. Today’s episode is a follow-up and has both Darren and Bend Racing’s Jason Magness. At the time of this recording, the team finished the race just a few hours early, but Jason is able to pull it all together and give us a great overview of the race...
2022-02-2545 min
Tales of ToughnessJason Magness - Leading Races and Lessons LearnedJason is the team captain for Team Bend Racing, who just happens to be one of our top American adventure racing teams. Jason is a father and a modern-day Renaissance athlete. He excels in a ton of different sports from ultra-endurance racing, circus partner acrobatics, and yoga, to highlining, rock climbing, and whitewater paddling. He even does some swing dancing and bowling with over 50 expedition races under his belt. His team, Bend Racing, was really looking to make their mark on Eco-Challenge Fiji. And after watching the coverage, I think that we can all agree th...
2020-09-241h 18
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastEco Challenge – Dan and Jason- Team Bend RacingJason Magness and Dan Staudigel from Team Bend Racing were almost taken out on the first leg of Eco Challenge. Hear them talk about learning when to quit and when to keep going. Plus the adventure races they produce in Oregon and much more. This episode is sponsored by - VJ Shoes USA. August is IRock month! Bend Racing Website Intro music - Run The Jewels Support Us On Patreon
2020-08-281h 13
Free ThoughtsCracks in the Ivory Tower (with Jason Brennan & Phil Magness)Universities aim to be centers of learning that find the best and brightest students, treat them fairly, and equip them with the knowledge they need to lead better lives. But Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness join us today to show how American universities fall far short of this ideal.What is the purpose of college? What are academics getting out of university life? What do students want from their university experience? What is a wage premium? Are students actually learning skills they need? Do employers think that college graduates are lacking writing skills? What is wrong with...
2019-07-0556 min
The Strength Running PodcastEpisode 94: How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running ObsessionBrad Stulberg is a polymath whose first book with coach Steve Magness, Peak Performance, was one of my favorite reads from 2018. His work focuses on helping athletes, business executives, and other top performers improve their chances of success by work on: Defining a path for long-term progression Mental toughness Developing sustainable motivation and purpose How to get into a deep-focus "flow" state Building resilience Development of optimal routines His latest book is also coauthored by Steve Magness, titled The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Un...
2019-05-0259 min