Ryan Wanless's guest appearances

Ryan Wanless

Like a Bigfoot

Brendan Leonard

Caroline Paul

Mark Jones

John Muir

Kirstie Ennis

Catra Corbett

Sarah Cooper

John Kelly

Mitch Matthews

Courtney Dauwalter

Jason Parker

James Campbell

Justin Simoni

Jimmy Funkhouser

Shawn Forry

OwlTail

Anchorage

This week we are reconnecting with Ryan Wanless, one of my favorite guests of all time, to hear about his experience traversing the entire 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail on foot!!Ryan has been one of my favorite guests of all time on this show and I am so glad we get to celebrate an accomplishment that has been YEARS in the making! To finish the full 1,000 mile Iditarod on his first attempt is absolutely incredible!In this episode, we hear stories from the trail. What it was like to travel across the frozen ocean, eat pizza in a small Alaskan village after weeks in the wilderness, and how it felt to finally reach Nome!This one is absolutely EPIC! Enjoy!!

This week we are reconnecting with Ryan Wanless, one of my favorite guests of all time, to hear about his experience traversing the entire 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail on foot!! Ryan has been one of my favorite guests of all time on this show and I am so glad we get to celebrate an accomplishment that has been YEARS in the making! To finish the full 1,000 mile Iditarod on his first attempt is absolutely incredible! In this episode, we hear stories from the trail. What it was like to travel across the frozen ocean, eat pizza in a small Alaskan village after weeks in the wilderness, and how it felt to finally reach Nome! This one is absolutely EPIC! Enjoy!!

#296: Ryan Wanless 3 -- The Iditarod, 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome on Foot

Kari Gibbons

This week we are chatting with ultrarunners Kari Gibbons and Ryan Wanless about their experience running the 2021 Iditarod Trail Invitational through the wilds of Alaska!Both Kari and Ryan are extraordinary athletes and adventurers who are experienced in the "Winter Ultras", races that take place in extremely cold parts of the United States in winter. In these races the runners must be have the knowledge to withstand potential dangers and have a solid mindset to grind out days and days of racing while pulling all of their gear in a sled.In other words, Kari and Ryan are complete badasses.Recently, both of them raced the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska which is a major test and a culmination of years of racing Winter Ultras. Both finished the difficult race and Kari was the Woman's Foot Champion this year!In this episode we chat all about Winter Ultras and hear about their experience in Alaska. We also talk about the importance of getting more folks involved with this subcategory of ultrarunning, how the ITI in 2021 compared to last year's race, what it's like to get attacked by Ptarmigan, and what lessons they have learned from tackling a challenge as vast as running through the deep wilderness of Alaska!This is a really fun episode and I want to thank Ryan for cohosting and Kari for coming on and chatting with us! I had an absolute blast and am very intrigued by the thought of attempting a Winter Ultra.MORE FROM KARI GIBBONS, RYAN WANLESS AND THE IDITAROD:Kari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kari_outside/The Dirt Trail Running Podcast: https://ornerymuleracingthedirt.libsyn.com/the-dirt-on-kari-gibbonsRyan's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wanlessrm/Iditarod Trail Invitational: https://www.iditarodtrailinvitational.com/MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT:Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfootFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

This week we are chatting with ultrarunners Kari Gibbons and Ryan Wanless about their experience running the 2021 Iditarod Trail Invitational through the wilds of Alaska! Both Kari and Ryan are extraordinary athletes and adventurers who are experienced in the "Winter Ultras", races that take place in extremely cold parts of the United States in winter. In these races the runners must be have the knowledge to withstand potential dangers and have a solid mindset to grind out days and days of racing while pulling all of their gear in a sled. In other words, Kari and Ryan are complete badasses. Recently, both of them raced the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska which is a major test and a culmination of years of racing Winter Ultras. Both finished the difficult race and Kari was the Woman's Foot Champion this year! In this episode we chat all about Winter Ultras and hear about their experience in Alaska. We also talk about the importance of getting more folks involved with this subcategory of ultrarunning, how the ITI in 2021 compared to last year's race, what it's like to get attacked by Ptarmigan, and what lessons they have learned from tackling a challenge as vast as running through the deep wilderness of Alaska! This is a really fun episode and I want to thank Ryan for cohosting and Kari for coming on and chatting with us! I had an absolute blast and am very intrigued by the thought of attempting a Winter Ultra. MORE FROM KARI GIBBONS, RYAN WANLESS AND THE IDITAROD: Kari's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kari_outside/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kari_outside/</a> The Dirt Trail Running Podcast: <a href="https://ornerymuleracingthedirt.libsyn.com/the-dirt-on-kari-gibbons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ornerymuleracingthedirt.libsyn.com/the-dirt-on-kari-gibbons</a> Ryan's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wanlessrm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/wanlessrm/</a> Iditarod Trail Invitational: <a href="https://www.iditarodtrailinvitational.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.iditarodtrailinvitational.com/</a> MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2</a> Soundcloud Archives: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464</a> Stitcher Archives: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot</a> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/</a>

#252: Kari Gibbons & Ryan Wanless -- Winter Ultras & Running the Iditarod Trail Invitational

A few weeks ago, during the Polar Vortex, Ryan Wanless was the baddest man in North America.  Or, at least he was the coldest.Ryan endured what most people would deem impossible, surviving 56 hours in brutally cold -30 degree temperatures while running 135 miles from the border of Canada deep into the Northern Minnesotan woods.In ultra running, last place is its own special honor.  DFL is not considered the "slowest",  rather he or she is the person who withstood the elements and battled the course longer than any other racer.  Ryan got 13 out of 13 finishers in a race where 80% of participants called it quits.  A race where newbies generally do not make it.  He battled the odds, the extreme cold, frozen water, hallucinations in the deep, dark woods and , yes, he even conquered his candy packages (which he had to figure out how to open with only his mouth).All to call himself a finisher of the Arrowhead 135- "the Coldest Gosh Darn Race Anyplace".  A race that was intentionally scheduled to traverse the coldest place in the United States through the coldest part of winter.  One that only people tough as nails even attempt and one that only frozen outlaws fulfill.In this episode, Ryan shares it all: How he trained for this beast, what foods refuse to freeze, how he copes with fear in dangerous situations, how he overcame his lowest moment, and what it takes to stay warm when it's -60 with windchill!Enjoy the episode!  Ryan really is a shining example of someone making the impossible possible!MORE FROM THE ARROWHEAD 135:Website: http://www.arrowheadultra.comWashington Post Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/02/01/i-just-ran-miles-middle-polar-vortex/?noredirect=on&amp;utm_term=.191fe62f85d3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arrowhead-135-140879779273203/Runners World: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a26089420/runners-brave-minnesota-polar-vortex-for-135-mile-ultramarathon/MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT:Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

A few weeks ago, during the Polar Vortex, Ryan Wanless was the baddest man in North America. Or, at least he was the coldest. Ryan endured what most people would deem impossible, surviving 56 hours in brutally cold -30 degree temperatures while running 135 miles from the border of Canada deep into the Northern Minnesotan woods. In ultra running, last place is its own special honor. DFL is not considered the "slowest", rather he or she is the person who withstood the elements and battled the course longer than any other racer. Ryan got 13 out of 13 finishers in a race where 80% of participants called it quits. A race where newbies generally do not make it. He battled the odds, the extreme cold, frozen water, hallucinations in the deep, dark woods and , yes, he even conquered his candy packages (which he had to figure out how to open with only his mouth). All to call himself a finisher of the Arrowhead 135- "the Coldest Gosh Darn Race Anyplace". A race that was intentionally scheduled to traverse the coldest place in the United States through the coldest part of winter. One that only people tough as nails even attempt and one that only frozen outlaws fulfill. In this episode, Ryan shares it all: How he trained for this beast, what foods refuse to freeze, how he copes with fear in dangerous situations, how he overcame his lowest moment, and what it takes to stay warm when it's -60 with windchill! Enjoy the episode! Ryan really is a shining example of someone making the impossible possible! MORE FROM THE ARROWHEAD 135: Website: <a href="http://www.arrowheadultra.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.arrowheadultra.com</a> Washington Post Article: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/02/01/i-just-ran-miles-middle-polar-vortex/?noredirect=on&amp;utm_term=.191fe62f85d3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/02/01/i-just-ran-miles-middle-polar-vortex/?noredirect=on&amp;utm_term=.191fe62f85d3</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Arrowhead-135-140879779273203/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Arrowhead-135-140879779273203/</a> Runners World: <a href="https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a26089420/runners-brave-minnesota-polar-vortex-for-135-mile-ultramarathon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a26089420/runners-brave-minnesota-polar-vortex-for-135-mile-ultramarathon/</a> MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2</a> Soundcloud Archives: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464</a> Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/</a>

#133: Ryan Wanless --Enduring the Coldest Race in North America, the Arrowhead 135