This time the tables are turned. My kids asked me, Andrew Buck Michael, a lot of the questions I ask the guests and we had a lot of fun. Summer then had a handful of really insightful questions she came up with at the end about previous guests and what stuck with me from the 88 previous guests. Good stuff!

In this episode of Weathering the Run, we sit down with Andrew Wojciak, mountain ultrarunner, endurance coach, and founder of Run Mountain Peaks. Andrew shares his journey from picking up running during the pandemic to becoming a competitive mountain athlete, along with the lessons he's learned about training, resilience, and tackling some of the toughest terrain in the White Mountains. We also dive into his adventures, race experiences, and what continues to fuel his passion for the mountains. Follow Andrew on Instagram @runmountainpeaks for training insights, mountain adventures, and ultrarunning content.

In this episode of Weathering the Run, I sit down with Dr. Ben, the Medical Director for the Columbus Marathon and Cap City Half Marathon. We talk about the critical role of medical planning and runner safety at large race events, along with what it takes to care for thousands of athletes on race day. Dr. Ben also shares memorable weather stories from his extensive hiking adventures, offering fascinating insights into the power and unpredictability of the outdoors. Whether you're a runner, hiker, or weather enthusiast, this conversation has something for you.

In this episode of Weathering The Run, I talk with Daniel Virtue about his ambitious goal of completing a 100-mile race in all 50 states before turning 50. We discuss the challenges of ultrarunning, lessons learned on the trail, and what keeps him motivated as he chases this incredible accomplishment.Follow along the journey on Daniel's YouTube, Blog, and Strava.

Michael Owen is an legend with Ohio runners. He has a long history of running on the trails after he got his first taste of it, back in college. He then started SEOTR, Southeast Ohio Trail Runners, which is an event group that now helps to host 10 races across the state. His races range from one mile to 100. And if you want to go farther, then he is the race director for OBU, Ohio's Backyard Ultra, that can go for more than 200 miles! We chat about how there is a stigma thinking that Ohio is flat, but Michael hosts some very challenging hilly races that Ohio has to offer. His races also have a very family vibe and it keeps runners coming back year after year. Great chat with Michael and I hope you enjoy it!

Shane and Nathan Cox are a father-son duo that are a force to be reckoned with. Shane was a great running mentor to his son Nathan while Nathan was younger. Nate then went on to run collegiately with Shawnee State. The other thing you will notice with them at races is that they give 100% effort from start to finish. I have known them for a while and it was great to sit down and chat with both of them about what they get out of the sport.

I have logged hundreds of miles with Joe Osborne and it was great to have him come on the podcast to share some of his stories and background. He opened up about his mental health and how running helps. We also discussed plans for races on the horizon for us.

Ron Ross has done something only 38 people have done: finishing 100 100-mile races (or longer).He has a wealth of knowledge and I hope you enjoy this episode!

This episode features Cameron Balser, an endurance athlete redefining what’s possible in long-distance running.Cameron recently completed an incredible 11,000+ mile self-supported run around the perimeter of the United States, averaging close to 40 miles per day for nearly 10 months . But for him, that was just the beginning.By the time this episode drops, Cameron is already underway on his next challenge: a transcontinental run from California to New York, where he’s aiming to break the record by averaging an astonishing 75 miles per day, targeting a 40-day finish.This conversation dives into what fuels that kind of effort, how he approached nearly a year on the road, and what it takes mentally to step back up to an even bigger starting line.In this episode:What it’s really like to run around the entire United StatesLessons from months of fully self-supported runningThe strategy behind a 75-mile-per-day cross-country effortThe mental shift from finishing one massive goal to chasing anotherWhy this run is about more than just recordsFollow Cameron’s journey:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerondeanbalser/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronDeanBalserStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/32195374Support the mission:GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-cams-coasttocoast-record-attemptCameron’s runs are about more than distance. They’re about pushing limits, building connection, and showing what’s possible when you fully commit to something bigger than yourself.

This episode features longtime friend, Mike Bettes from The Weather Channel. Andrew and Mike go back about 20 years, so this conversation feels more like catching up than a traditional interview.Mike brings a unique perspective shaped by years spent in the elements. From covering historic snowstorms to reporting from the heart of hurricanes, Mike shares what it’s like to experience extreme weather up close and how that mindset overlaps with endurance sports.They also dive into Mike’s background in triathlons, how training compares across disciplines, and the mental toughness required to push through both races and real-world weather extremes.In this episode:Mike’s journey into triathlons and endurance sportsCovering major weather events in extreme conditionsThe physical and mental crossover between racing and storm chasingStories from the field and behind the cameraFollow Mike Bettes:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikebettesTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/mikebettesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twcmikebettes/