DNF Diaries
Tara Dower and Arlee HiskeyEvery other week we bring you a wonderfully entertaining, low stakes, Absolutely no shame story of a DNF in the ultramarathon, sub ultra, FKT, or thru hike world.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningWildernessSports | |||
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- Most entertaining bi-weekly show out there
In a world of being the fastest, I ADORE that there is a podcast that highlights dreaming big and giving it the old college try. Arlee and Tara are fantastic, I want to be friends with them IRL, they have me laughing for their entire show. The world is a brighter place bc of this corner of the internet!
Apple Podcasts5kata joy
United States2 months ago - Top tier podcast
This podcast is amazing, a perfect mix of interesting stories, funny comments, and ultra updates. It is my go to for running and also gets me through long days in the fish lab. Fully have laughed out loud multiple times at the microscope…super funny and good conversations every story. I very much so appreciate the New England love, DNF- damn Northeast frost
Apple Podcasts5Sophiar8United States2 months ago - The funniest girls ever - best way to learn about ultras
I am a newbie to the world of ultra running and about to attempt my first 50 miler this weekend (sun mtn 50 in Winthrop WA). Trying this can b very intimidating. So much to learn, so little time. Tara and Arlee, I look up to you both, and yet are an antidote to my imposter syndrome. This podcast, being about endurance failure, makes it all seem less serious and about adventure and fun, and these stories have helped my mindset so much. Listening to them on training runs and actually laugh out lou... more
Apple Podcasts5sophie louise97United States2 months ago - Hilarious
I loved the French accent part
Apple Podcasts5F67 and still goingUnited States2 months ago - The funniest best podcast
So fun listening to this podcast, love the hosts and the stories!! I usually listen on runs and it makes me cackle out loud
Apple Podcasts5Lorelai73834United States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #107 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #153 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #206 |  Germany/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  France/Sports/Running |
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DNF Diaries delivers humorous, candid storytelling around DNFs in ultramarathons, FKTs, and thru-hikes, often weaving in race logistics chaos, extreme conditions, and personal growth from failure. Episodes frequently feature a mix of entertaining banter, race-news snippets, and insightful reflections on resilience, community, and the realities of endurance sports. A standout is the duo's chemistry and their ability to normalize setbacks while still delivering high-energy, relatable narratives that span elite experiences to everyday trail adventures.
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1. The Trail Network Podcast
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3. Trail Society
4. Between Two Pines
5. The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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DNF Diaries launched a year ago and published 31 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on DNF Diaries include:
1. Rachel Entrekin
2. Scott Beneroff
3. Nick Parsons
4. Des Linden
5. Jen Hyak
6. Andrea Terrell
7. Megan (Rascal)
8. Helen Mino Faukner
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