Choose to Endure
A show dedicated to the unsung heroes of ultra running, the back-of-the-pack runners who are redefining possible, one epic mile at a time.
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May 10, 2024
What’s In A Name? Unpacking The Story Behind “Choose to Endure”
Something to Say? Send Us a Message! You asked, so here it is!! Embark on a short BONUS journey with me, Richard Gleave, as we explore the parallels between ultra running and life's myriad challenges. Through the lens of a p…
May 3, 2024
Red Dirt Revelations: Scott & Kurt’s 100-Mile Louisiana Adventure & Review
Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how the body and mind recover after a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon? Kurt Lacroix and Scott Weidenbacher, ultrarunning powerhouses, join us to unravel that very mystery - sharing thei…
April 26, 2024
Race Cancelled? How to Navigate the Emotions and Find a Positive Outcome
As your ultra-endurance companion, I have weathered the storm of race cancellations alongside you, feeling the sting of lost opportunities and hard work seemingly evaporate. Together on this journey, we open the conversation…
April 19, 2024
The Rise of Backyard Ultras: Exploring their Popularity & Why they Captivate Runners Worldwide
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer grit and tenacity required for backyard ultras, as I guide you through the raw and transformative world of this unique race format. Imagine stepping into a competition where the end is a…
April 12, 2024
Mindset & Mental Wellbeing w/ Shannon Mick: Unlocking the Potential to Transform Your Ultra Running.
Ever felt like the last few miles of an ultra were battling not just your body, but your mind? I'm Richard Gleave, and together with counselor and ultramarathon aficionado Shannon Mick, we unravel the mental labyrinth of ult…
April 5, 2024
Trekking Poles in Ultra Marathons: Boost or Burden? + Tips For Effective Use
Trekking poles: essential gear or just extra bulk and stress? That's the question we tackle head-on as we traverse the divisive subject of pole use in ultra running. With a landscape as varied as the runners who cross it, w…
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Red Dirt Revelations: Scott & Kurt’s 100-Mile Louisiana Adventure & Review
In the realm of endurance sports, the 100-mile ultra marathon stands as a formidable challenge that tests the limits of human potential. The tales of those who endure these distances are both captivating and inspiring. Recently, ultra runners Kurt L…
Race Cancelled? How to Navigate the Emotions and Find a Positive Outcome
As the global running community expands, so does the anticipation for race day—the culmination of relentless training and dedication. Yet, what happens when races, particularly those we've ardently prepared for, are unexpectedly canceled…
The Rise of Backyard Ultras: Exploring their Popularity & Why they Captivate Runners Worldwide
The phenomenon of backyard ultras has captivated the hearts and soles of the ultra-running community. Richard Gleave, an ultra-marathoner since 2017, offers a profound insight into these races that test not only physical stamina but probe the depths…
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Richard Gleave
UESCA Certified Ultra Coach
Ultra Expeditions Ambassador
*Choose to Endure Podcast Host*
Dad, Ultra Runner & Craft Beer Enthusiast 🏴🇬🇧🇨🇱🇺🇸