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Like a Bigfoot
Like a Bigfoot
Chris Ward

Interviews with incredible people about Adventure, Motivation, Mindset, Positivity, Endurance, Health, Perseverance, and Possibility

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#377: Josiah Jones -- Taking on Mountains, Filmmaking, and Life's Challenges

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12 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
#376: Sunny Stroeer 2 -- The First Woman to Ski the Iditarod, Story of the Race

This is the story of Sunny Stroeer's Iditarod. What she experienced in the wilds of Alaska as she became the... more

05 Apr 2024 · 59 minutes
#375: Chelsea Jackson -- Living on the Summit With the Worst Weather in the World in Winter!

Chelsea Jackson is an avid hiker and trail runner who works for the New Hampshire State Parks on the summit... more

29 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
#374: Tyler Lyson -- Discovery, Adventure, Science and the Joys of Paleontology

#374: Tyler Lyson -- Discovery, Adventure, Science and the Joys of Paleontology by Chris Ward

22 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
#373: Francesco Valentinuzzi -- Pursuing "Ephemeral" Adventure Doc About Ice Climber Jeff Mercier

This week we are chatting with photographer and filmmaker Francesco Valentinuzzi!! Francesco is in the midst of a production called "Ephemeral",... more

15 Mar 2024 · 1 hour,
#372: Paul Scheuring 3 -- The Power of Storytelling, Creativity, and His Novel "The Far Shore"

"We are meant to seek, engage, be filled up with wisdom from sources far more attuned to the truth than... more

08 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
#371: Jason Hardrath 3 -- Rocky Mountain Grand Slam & Lessons From an Expedition to Ojos del Salado

This week we are chatting with adventurer, gym teacher, and a man who chases audacious goals Jason Hardrath!! Jason recently led... more

01 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#370: Valerie Gagne -- Solo Expedition Circumnavigating the Eye of Quebec

This week we are chatting with adventurer Valerie Gagne about her very first solo expedition circumnavigating the Eye of Quebec!! A... more

16 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
#369: Derek Snakenberg -- Journey from Football to Ultrarunning

This week we are chatting with former football D-Lineman and current endurance athlete Derek Snakenburg!! Derek and I have a lot... more

09 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
#368: Ray Zahab 4 -- Reflections on Adventure, Curiosity, Contentment, and Courage

This week's episode is with legendary explorer and adventurer Ray Zahab! In this episode Ray digs deep on some bigger... more

02 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
#367: Jarred Karp -- Filmmaker Capturing the Experience of Russ Cook's "Project Africa"

What does it take to run the entire length of Africa South to North? Russ Cook is taking on an... more

25 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
#366: Cameron Dorn 3 -- The Twelve Craziest Workouts of His Life!

#366: Cameron Dorn 3 -- The Twelve Craziest Workouts of His Life! by Chris Ward

19 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
#365: Miriam Gilbert 2 -- Author of "Come What May, I Want To Run"

This week we are chatting with ultra runner and author of "Come What May, I Want To Run" Miriam Diaz... more

12 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
#364: Cyril Derreumaux -- Embracing Fear While Kayaking Across the Pacific Ocean

In this episode we talk with adventurer Cyril Derreumaux about what it takes to cross the Pacific Ocean on a... more

05 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
#363: Yanick Fournier -- Journey to Ultrarunning, His Fantastic 2023!

This week we are talking with Ultrarunner and Adventurer Yanick Fournier!! I met Yan doing the KapiK1 expedition to the Atacama... more

29 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
#362: Heather Werner -- 7 Summits, Biking Across the USA TWICE, Naked and Afraid

What is it like to take on the 7 Summits? Could you withstand the monotony of biking across the United... more

15 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
#361: What We Experienced On the KapiK1 Atacama Expedition!!

This week Phil Pinti and I are back from the KapiK1 Expedition through the Atacama Desert!! In this episode our friend... more

08 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
#360: Cody Taylor -- Living Your New Normal, From Drummer to Ultrarunner

This week we are chatting with Ultrarunner Cody Taylor!! I had the absolute joy of getting to know Cody through running... more

01 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#359: Dreama Walton -- "Dreama Team", How Ultra Running Helps Process Life Challenges

This week we are talking with ultra runner Dreama Walton! Dreama recently has become the subject of a documentary called "Dreama... more

17 Nov 2023 · 59 minutes
#358: KapiK1 Expedition to Atacama Desert -- Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone with Phil Pinti

Recorded a few days before flying to South America to join Ray Zahab on a KapiK1 Expedition!! Pre-Expedition nervousness before we... more

03 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
#357: Scotty Dobbo -- "The Descensionists", The Sport of Speed Flying

This week we are joined by "a mountain sort playing mountain sports" Scotty Dobbo!! Scotty moved out to Colorado and fell... more

27 Oct 2023 · 54 minutes
#356: Emily Wanless 2 -- Leadville, High Lonesome, Bloody Knees, Educating Through Ultrarunning

#356: Emily Wanless 2 -- Leadville, High Lonesome, Bloody Knees, Educating Through Ultrarunning by Chris Ward

20 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
#355: Jen Tischler -- Winning the Booneville Backroads Ultra 100K & Battling the Florida Keys 100

This week's episode is ultrarunner Jen Tischler!!! I met Jen at the Booneville Backroads Ultra back in 2020 and ran many... more

13 Oct 2023 · 52 minutes
#354: James Adamson 2 -- Zen and Connection Through Mountain Biking

What does training and competing in mountain biking bring to our lives? What does it mean to have our "why"... more

06 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
#353: Matthew Hengst -- Paddling the Mighty Mississippi From Source to Sea

This week we are talking with Matthew Hengst about him and his girlfriend Jen's summer adventure paddling down the entire... more

22 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
#352: Eszter Horanyi 2 -- The Tale of Her New Unsupported Nolan's 14 FKT

This week we are beyond honored to once again be chatting with the incredible Eszter Horanyi!!! She recently set the unsupported... more

15 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
#351: Kiira Antenucci & Abby Westling -- Rainier Infinity Loop FKT, Climbing Grief Fund

What does it take to summit the iconic Mt Ranier TWICE while also running the 93 mile Wonderland Trail around?... more

08 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
#350: Lindsey Ward & Brady Manriquez -- Injuries, Camping, & Celebrating 7 Years of the Podcast!

Celebrating 7 years and 350 episodes of the podcast with my wife Lindsey Ward and one of my best friends... more

01 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
#349: Eliza Sampey -- "No Going Back", Severe Injury to Self Love to Bikepacking FKT

This week we are chatting with bikepacker, adventurer, and "pro mountain shuffler" Eliza Sampey! Eliza recently set the FKT at the... more

25 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
#348: Bruce Kittle 3 -- Self Discovery By Taking on His First Triathlons!! The Power of Mindfulness

This week I am honored to bring you another conversation with the one and only Bruce Kittle! Bruce is one of... more

18 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
#347: Dyana Carmella -- Dancing With Her Fears, Her Book "A Walk Thru NeverLand", Pacific NW Trail

"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..." This is a quote from Dyana Carmella's absolutely... more

11 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
#346: Noel Thomson -- Controlling the Outcome of Your 24 Hours with the "Canadian Berserker"

Cussing out rocks, controlling the outcome of your 24 hours, battling through extremely difficult 100 milers, and greeting it all... more

03 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
#345: Marianne Hogan & Rob Steger -- The Story of the Western States & UTMB Double

This week we are chatting with Marianne Hogan about her phenomenal 2022 racing season and Rob Steger about what it... more

21 Jul 2023 · 1 hour,
#344: Jeff Colt -- What it Takes to be an Elite Runner at Western States

This week we are chatting with extremely fast elite runner Jeff Colt!! Jeff is fresh off an 8th place male finish... more

14 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
#343: Cortney Haile -- Battling Through the Keys 100, Gravel Racing, & Stage Racing

This week we are joined by Cortney Haile a wonderful and crazy fast ultra runner living in Golden, Colorado! Cortney was... more

08 Jul 2023 · 1 hour,
#342: Tim Barr 4 -- Running the Western States 100!!!

In this episode we chat with returning guest and AWESOME runner Tim Barr about his experience running the Western States... more

30 Jun 2023 · 57 minutes
#341: Ashley Schneider -- Founder of MS Run the US, Running Across the US

This week we are chatting with founder and president of MS Run the US Ashley Schneider!! In 2010, Ashley ran across... more

23 Jun 2023 · 58 minutes
#340: Junko Kazukawa --Leadville Race Series and Grand Slam of Ultrarunning in One Summer!!

This week we have a fantastic conversation with legendary ultra runner Junko Kazukawa!! Junko is an athlete out here in Colorado.... more

17 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
#339: Jason Hardrath 2 -- "Journey to Infinity", Taking on The Rocky Mountain Grand Slam

This week we are once again joined by adventurer, ultra endurance athlete, explorer and educator Jason Hardrath! Jason recently started a... more

09 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
#338: Sally McRae -- "Choose Strong", Belief Rooted in Love

Sally McRae is an absolutely incredible ultra runner who has taken on and excelled at some of the biggest races... more

06 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
#337: Candice Burt 5 -- 200 Ultras in 200 Days, The Story of This Epic Challenge

On November 5th today's guest Candice Burt stepped outside her door and began putting one foot in front of the... more

02 Jun 2023 · 1 hour,
#336: Chris Cornejo 2 -- Taking on His 2nd 50K!!

This week we are chatting with one of my best friends Chris Cornejo about his experience taking on his second... more

26 May 2023 · 58 minutes
#335: Carol Ward -- Mothers Day Episode with My Mom!! What Adventure Means in Her Life

This week is a very special episode for me as I finally bring my mom on the show to talk... more

19 May 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
#334: Ray Zahab 3 -- Applying Lessons from Adventures to Life Challenges

This week we are once again honored to be joined by world renowned adventurer Ray Zahab! Over the years Ray has... more

12 May 2023 · 43 minutes
#333: Cole Crosby -- The Speed Project, Running From Los Angeles to Las Vegas

This week we are talking with Cole Crosby, a fantastic ultra runner! In this episode, he shares tales from taking on... more

05 May 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
#332: Maxwell Frost -- "Between Giants", Biking 3,500 Miles Through the Indian Himalayas

This week we are talking with filmmaker, adventurer and bike packer Maxwell Frost about his award-winning adventure film "Between Giants"! SPECIAL... more

28 Apr 2023 · 1 hour,
#331: Phil Pinti 4 --His Journey Through the Desert in "A Long Way From Nowhere"

This week we are bringing Phil Pinti back to the podcast to get his thoughts and feelings on our movie... more

20 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
#330: Mike Williams -- Lessons Learned from Multi-Day Stage Racing, Racing the Planet

This week we are chatting with experienced Stage Racer Mike Williams about all of the incredible races he has been... more

07 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
#329: Jason Comstock 2 -- His Journey Through the Desert in "A Long Way From Nowhere"

This week we are sitting down and chatting with my friend, veteran and ultra runner Jason Comstock!! Jason was one of... more

31 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#328: Jerry Kopack -- The Value of Time, Applying Lessons From Hospice Work to Adventure

This week we are chatting with bike packer, journeyman, and adventurer Jerry Kopack!! In this episode, we follow Jerry's journey from... more

24 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
#327: Mikie Pylilo & Amy Donaldson Brass -- Journey Through the Desert on "A Long Way From Nowhere"

This week we are talking with two of my favorite people on the planet Amy Donaldson Brass and Mikie Pylilo!! Amy... more

17 Mar 2023 · 59 minutes
#326: "A Long Way From Nowhere", Announcing Our Film With Paul Scheuring

Very excited to announce the release of our film A LONG WAY FROM NOWHERE available free online at the Audacious... more

11 Mar 2023 · 59 minutes
#325: Robbie Balenger -- "The Audacious Report", Finding Himself On The "Colorado Crush"

This week we are sitting down and chatting with the absolutely incredible athlete Robbie Balenger!!! In 2021, Robbie completed the Colorado... more

03 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
#324: Cameron Bellamy -- Where the Mind Goes During a 56+ Hour Ocean Swim & Rowing the Drake Passage

This week we are chatting with ultra endurance ocean swimmer and rower Cameron Bellamy!! In 2019, Cameron swam across the open... more

24 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
#323: Mathias Eichler -- Running Every Street in Olympia, R2R2R, Cushman Six and Other Adventures

This week we are chatting with Mathias Eichler about everything from running every single street in his town of Olympia,... more

10 Feb 2023 · 53 minutes
#322: Emily Keddie -- Battling Through Moab 240, Tahoe 200, the Snowman Race and Imposter Syndrome

In this episode we are chatting with ultrarunner Emily Keddie about her experiences taking on incredibly long races like the... more

03 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
#321: Reid Delman -- Tales from Race Directing and Wrestling, Creating Gemini Adventures

This week we are chatting with Gemini Adventures Race Director Reid Delman!! In this episode, Reid and I celebrate their Desert... more

27 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
#320: Brian Passenti -- Multiple Adventures at Leadville 100 and Moab 240

This week we are sitting down with ultra runner and coach Brian Passenti to talk about all things Leadville and... more

20 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
#319: Kelly Halpin -- The Relationship Between Adventure and Art, WURL & Grand Teton Picnic

I really enjoy people who bring their own unique and creative perspective to adventures in the outdoors. They fully embrace... more

13 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
#318: Sunny Stroeer -- Epic Adventures on the Hayduke Trail and the Iditarod Invitational

This week we are chatting with an adventurer Sunny Stroeer!! "Sunny is a free spirit and adventurer. A Harvard MBA... more

06 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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#323: Mathias Eichler -- Running Every Street in Olympia, R2R2R, Cushman Six and Other Adventures
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This week we are chatting with Mathias Eichler about everything from running every single street in his town of Olympia, Washington to... more