Today, we are joined by RDs Forrest Parsons and Charles Steele to discuss their backyard style ultra, the Pulmonary Vein Stenosis 4 Mile EHOH race. Charles talks about his direct connection to the rare, serious condition, and the pair comment on putting on their first race, getting into running, and how they decided that a backyard race was the right race for this! To learn about their race, check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pulmonaryveinstenosis4mileehoh To sign up for the race, head over to https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=MTYxNzMwNTEzNjg2MTOCGFIK7mFobKbz You can also donate directly to the organization, which is looking to gift money to the Boston Children's Hospital, one of the leading institutions for PVS. Learn more about PVS: https://www.childrenshospital.org/centers-and-services/programs/o-_-z/pulmonary-vein-stenosis-program

The Michaels welcome on friend of the podcast and newly minted trail runner, Nicki Mullan! Nicki ran the 15.6 mile Earth Day race a few weeks back -- not only was it her first trail race, it was her first race of any kind, and the longest she has EVER ran! In true Nicki fashion, she kicked ass. Hear about her approach to the trail world and racing, accomplishing a task that seemed crazy not too long ago, and above all - enjoying her time on the trail.

The Michaels RAN together, IN PERSON! At the Earth Day 50k trail race. You'll hear all about it on this episode -- a race recap, including some highs, lows, what food we ate (obviously), thoughts on the trail, and many more. We also discuss getting ready for the upcoming Des Moines 70.3 Triathlon. Quick spoiler: not feelin' great!