TURD Podcast

A race directors podcast!Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors (T.U.R.D.) Join Shalini Bhajjan once a month for a table side conversation with some of your favorite RDs and get a glimpse into their world outside of running and race directing. Yes, we will be talking races as well but from a race director's perspective!!!

TURD Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts TURD Podcast, a sports show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  TURD Podcast S2E9: Brandi & Jeremy Humphrey, Race Directors - IMTUF 100

  Sep 3, 20261h 8mS2

  September arrived with a promise of fall and a spark of mountain energy. In Idaho’s Salmon River Mountains, that call has a name: the IMTUF 100 — brutal, beautiful, and born from wild country and two directors who know “tough.” ️ Season 2, Episode 9 — TURD Podcast (Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors Podcast) This month, host Shalini Bhajjan , Founder and Race Director of Terrain Trail Runners–STL, sits down with Brandi & Jeremy Humphrey, the duo behind IMTUF — a once‑scrappy passion project now one of the nation’s most respected mountain hundreds. A race that doesn’t just test runners, it exposes them. Jeremy brings the big‑vert vision; Brandi brings the backbone and heart. Together, they’ve carved a course out of raw Idaho terrain and built a community that feels like family. We dig into IMTUF’s wild origins, its 22,000+ feet of mountain truth‑telling, and how the Humphreys blend grit and care to create a 100‑miler runners carry long after the finish.

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  Episode #7

  TURD Podcast S2E7: Matias Saari, Race Director - The Mount Marathon

  Jun 23, 20261h 20mS2

  The countdown to July has begun. And with it, the anticipation for the 98th running of the Mount Marathon Race—an explosive, lung‑searing, tradition‑soaked battle up and down the cliffs of Seward, Alaska. Every Fourth of July, this tiny coastal town swells from 3,000 locals to nearly 30,000 spectators, all drawn by a race many call the toughest 5K on Earth. Which means it’s time for another episode of the TURD Podcast (Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors Podcast). 🎙️ Season 2, Episode 7 This month, host Shalini Bhajjan , Founder and Race Director of Terrain Trail Runners–STL, sits down with Matias Saari , the man at the helm of Mount Marathon. A former elite mountain runner turned race director, Matias carries the weight of a century‑old legacy—guiding a race that has shaped Alaskan identity and tested generations of athletes. We dive into his journey from journalism to race leadership, his stewardship of both Mount Marathon and the Equinox Marathon, and what it means to protect a race that’s as wild, unpredictable, and fiercely beloved as the mountains themselves.

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  Episode #6

  TURD Podcast S2E6: Craig Thornely, Race Director -Western States 100

  May 21, 20261h 14mS2

  <p>June in the ultrarunning world is all about the “Big Dance” — the Western States 100. With the 53rd annual WS100 about a month away, it’s time for your monthly dose of the TURD Podcast (Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors Podcast).</p><p>🎙️ Season 2, Episode 6</p><p>This month, host Shalini Bhajjan, Founder and Race Director of Terrain Trail Runners–STL, sits down with one of the most iconic race directors in the sport: Craig Thornley, Race Director of the legendary Western States 100.</p><p>In this episode, we explore Craig’s path into trail and ultrarunning, his evolution as a race director, an...

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  Episode #5

  TURD Podcast S2E5: Noah Dougherty, Race Director - Mogollon Monster 100

  Apr 26, 202650 minS2

  <p>May is coming in hot — which means it’s time for your monthly dose of the TURD Podcast (Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors Podcast).</p><p>🎙️ Season 2, Episode 5</p><p>This month, host Shalini Bhajjan, Founder and Race Director of Terrain Trail Runners–STL, sits down with Noah Dougherty, Director of Events for Aravaipa Running and the Race Director of the Mogollon Monster 100 — a notoriously tough 100‑mile race in the high country of Pine, Arizona, known for steep climbs, rocky technical terrain, and big views along the Mogollon Rim.</p><p>In this episode, we explore Noah’s path into trail and ultraru...

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  Episode #4

  TURD Podcast S2E4: Jeremy Long, Founder/Race Director - Daybreak Racing

  Mar 29, 202655 minS2

  <p>April is around the bend — which means it’s time for your monthly dose of the TURD Podcast (Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors Podcast).</p><p>🎙️ Season 2, Episode 4</p><p>This month, host Shalini Bhajjan, Founder and Race Director of Terrain Trail Runners–STL, sits down with Jeremy Long, the Founder and Race Director behind Daybreak Racing — an organization that has spent more than a decade showcasing some of the most beautiful, rugged, and challenging races in the Pacific Northwest.</p><p>In this episode, we take a deep dive into Jeremy’s journey into trail and ultrarunning, his evolution as a race direc...

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