(R)unscripted

In today's podcast I sat down with Nathalie Baulain to discuss her running journey from her playground day's of Haiti to climbing the the tallest mountains in South Carolina! We discussed her goals, her reasons, and some of her challenges as a working mother and minority on the starting line.

Come listen to Coach Hammersmith answer 10 questions about the life of a Coach, Runner, and Race Director!

Welcome to Episode 18 of (R)unscripted! On this episode, Alex sits down with Nhan Nguyen to discuss the Hellbender 100 that took place May 6-7th. The Hellbender 100 is run around Mount Mitchell and includes a summit of Mount Mitchell and has 21,500 ft+ of evelation gain for the entirity of the race. We discussed the insane weather that took place throughout the race. From 35+ mph winds, to...

Welcome to (R)unscripted Episdoe 17! In this episode, Alex sat down with the one and only Jerry Ammerman to talk all things running and marathoning. Jerry has completed the 2021 Chicago and New York Marathons and just recently the 2022 126th running of the Boston Marathon. While Jerry dind't meet his goals at these races, he's learned a lot about himself and his running that will serve him well...

Welcome to (R)unscripted episode 16! In this episode Matt sits down with Bridgette Honor to discuss her recent success in ultra running completing two 50ks in the past 4 months. She has sights on completing 41 miles on her 41st birthday at the Longest Day Event, 50 miles at the Yeti 50 Miler, and eventually a 100 mile trail run someday! In upcoming events she is scheduled to also start competing...

Welcome to (R)unscripted episode 15! This episode takes more of a serious tone (with some jokes thrown in) as Alex sits down with Robbie Bradley and talks about what drove him to go sober and never go back to drinking alcohol. We dive into how alcohol was affecting Robbie's life and how one defining moment made him change his life for the better. Robbie was on a slippery slope to no good, but...

Welcome to (R)unscripted episode 14! In this episode, Matt sits down with returning guests Geoff and Heather Hart to discuss their coaching and their newly launched adventure racing website! Geoff and Heather own and operate Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching and both share a passion for ultra running and adventure racing. If you liked this episode, please feel free to leave a review and rating!

Welcome to (R)unscripted Episode 13!In this Episode, Alex sits down and talks with Phil Cuppernell who just recently completed Ultraman Florida. Phil is currently in the Marine Core and we discuss how the Marine Core helped bring him to ultra endurance events. Phil is always seeking out new challenges and looking for ways to push himself to new limits. Ultraman is a 3 day triathalon event which...

Welcome to Episode 12 of (R)unscripted! In this episode, Matt sits down with Charlotte Corriher AKA the Marathon Costume Chic. Charlotte is well known for her unique costumes at every race she runs. She has even dressed as a younger aged (college) Matt, and also a bottle of fireball. (because what is ultra running without fireball?)If you liked this episode, please feel free to leave a rating and...

Welcome to SCUM of the Earth Episode 11! In this episode Matt talks all things running with Without Limits Coach/Founder Tom Clifford. https://www.iamwithoutlimits.com/