What does it take to run 340 miles solo with one leg? In this episode, we’re joined by Jacky Hunt-Broesma, a cancer survivor, amputee and trailblazing ultrarunner who just conquered The Speed Project. From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Jacky’s odyssey wasn’t just a test of physical endurance—it was a revolt against impossibility.

Host Scotty Sandow talks with Jacky as she recounts battling pain, navigating lonely terrain and even dodging reckless drivers on her six-day trek through the Mojave Desert. Jacky also unveils her next audacious quest which will be a mission to combat human trafficking and prove that no challenge is too vast when purpose fuels your stride.

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In January 2025, Lucy Gossage made headlines as the overall female winner of the Montane Winter Spine Race in Britain, a grueling 268-mile ultramarathon that pushes athletes to their absolute limits. Not only did she win, but she smashed her time from the previous year by nearly 19 hours—a staggering improvement that speaks volumes about her determination and skill.
 Episode highlights:

• Transitioning from Ironman professional athlete to ultramarathons
• Ultrarunning origin story
• The importance of a strong mindset
• Winter Spine Race recap
• Helping cancer patients through running

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Host Scotty Sandow sits down with Stephanie Howe and Kelly Newlon and dives into a boiling pot of conversation as each of them share their expertise on the day-to-day nutrition for ultrarunners.

Kelly is a lifelong professional chef rooted deeply in sports nutrition and athlete management, which has taken her across the globe for everything from mountain endurance sports to the NBA. She is the founder of Real Athlete Diets (RAD), which specializes in providing nutritious athlete meals, brand consulting and athlete management services. Kelly lives with her husband Morgan in Boulder County, Colorado. Learn more at radboulder.com

Stephanie is a trail and mountain athlete, as well as a running coach and nutritionist with the credentials to back it up with a PhD in nutrition and exercise science... and experience. Her competitive career highlights include Western States 100, Lake Sonoma 50-miler and Bandera 100k to name a few. Stephanie is living her best life with her son in Chamonix, France. Learn more at stephaniemariehowe.com.

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