Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 200 subscribers
Instagram: 3.6k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
becomingultra@gmail.com
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Host
Scott Jones - Scott Jones is the host of Becoming Ultra and the founder of Athlete On Fire, a platform focused on supporting and documenting endurance athletes.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Tim Gorichanaz - His Progression From Beginner Runner To Ultrarunner, Western States, Injury And Recovery, Post-race Blues, Nutrition, Minimalist Running, Longevity, And Completing A 130-mile Race.
Blake Nations - The Relationship Between Ultrarunning And Backcountry Hunting, Mental Toughness, Training Progression, Fueling, Recovery, And Preparing For A 100k.
Bill Schum - Remote Ultramarathon Logistics, Volunteer Recruitment, Aid-station Operations, Race Safety, Technology, And The Experience Of Back-of-the-pack Runners.
Mandy Hansel - Back-of-the-pack Racing, DFL Finishes, Race Cutoffs, Inclusive Event Design, Fixed-time Races, And Supporting Youth Mental Health Through Racing.
Danny Murphy - Ultramarathon Pacing, Elevation And Terrain Modeling, Heat And Altitude, Fatigue, Race-day Strategy, Crew Planning, And Using Data To Set Realistic Goals.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Behind Tunnel Hill, Barkley and 20 Years of Race Directing with Steve Durbin
October 06, 2026
Steve Durbin has spent more than 20 years creating races, welcoming runners, solving problems behind the scenes, and building events that people return to year after year. He started Land Between the Lakes in 2004, when there was only one other active ultra in Kentucky. What began with 90 runners grew into an event Steve describes as a "family reunion" - a philosophy that has carried through his years as a race director. Scott and Steve talk about what runners rarely see behind the scenes, w...
Your Mind Is Part of the Training with Neal Palles
September 29, 2026
Neal Palles knows the mental side of endurance sport from a few different angles. He's an ultrarunning coach, licensed clinical social worker, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, longtime runner, and former Outward Bound instructor. neal-palles In this conversation, Scott and Neal dig into what mental performance actually looks like for ultrarunners especially when the race stops going according to plan. They talk about learning through failure, why outcome goals can sometimes get in the...
When the Finish Line Is Over - Tim Gorichanaz on Western States, Post-Race Blues and What Comes Next
September 22, 2026
Tim Gorichanaz didn't grow up athletic. His path into running started with a family 5K, moved quickly into marathons, and eventually led to ultrarunning and a nearly decade-long pursuit of Western States. In this conversation, Scott and Tim talk about that journey - from Tim's first 50K in a Wisconsin blizzard to finally earning his spot at Western States, only to spend months injured during the build-up. Tim shares what it was like to fight cutoffs all day, finish Western States in the Golde...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Becoming Ultra?
Its publicly listed email is becomingultra@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Becoming Ultra?
The publicly listed email for Becoming Ultra: becomingultra@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Becoming Ultra have?
Podseeker estimates Becoming Ultra reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Becoming Ultra?
Becoming Ultra typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Ultrarunners with distinctive race experiences, race directors or race-operations leaders, endurance-sports founders, and practitioners with firsthand expertise in training, fueling, pacing, or event logistics. Common among recent guests: Completed ultramarathons or major endurance events; Directed or managed ultramarathon events; Founded running or endurance-sports products. Recent guests include Tim Gorichanaz, Blake Nations, and Bill Schum.
How hard is it to get booked on Becoming Ultra?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Becoming Ultra cover?
Recent episodes cover Sports, Ultrarunning, Trail Running, Endurance Training, and Race Directing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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