Free Outside
Jeff GarmireWelcome to "Free Outside," the ultimate podcast for outdoor enthusiasts! Join me, Jeff Garmire, as I blur the lines between trail running, Fastest Known Times (FKTs), thru-hiking, backpacking, and all endurance. With 20 FKTs under my belt, a book, a movie, and plenty of unconventional experiences, I'm here to share my adventures and insights. Expect engaging interviews and fun interactions with gu... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 224 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Bob Stewart joins the Free Outside Podcast fresh off finally setting the Benton MacKaye Trail FKT after two previous failed attempts.
What started as a backpacking challenge turned into an obsession with Fastest Known Times, leading Bob to records o... more
Rory Linkletter is one of the best marathon runners in North America, an Olympian for Canada, and one of the most thoughtful voices in professional running.
Fresh off a 2:09 performance at the Ottawa Marathon and a congratulatory call from the Prime... more
Sage Canaday has done a lot in running.
A 2:16 marathoner, mountain running champion, Western States golden ticket winner, coach, YouTuber, and one of the few people who can jump into a conversation about track workouts, UTMB, 200 milers, social med... more
Lauren Jones.
Lauren balances a demanding career as a pediatric nurse anesthetist, family life, and somehow still finds time to chase some of the hardest endurance goals imaginable. Multi-day races. Cocodona. Fixed time racing. Running over 150 mile... more
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- P.C.T
Love Jeff!! Get person with amazing content name for the fan base? The freebies!?
Apple Podcasts5JAD989
United Statesa month ago - Genuine trail talk
Jeff’s authenticity and curiosity is a welcome reprieve from the countless running bro and boss babe podcasts that fail to connect with the average person. At time when the sport is blowing up, he keeps it real. No-frills conversations that focus on the people behind the sport and what makes them tick. The ultra world needs more people like Jeff.
Apple Podcasts5dBMqtUnited Statesa month ago - Sally interview
Good job Jeff
Apple Podcasts5F67 and still goingUnited Statesa month ago - FKT’s, Ultras, and Jeffrey Awards
I stumbled across Free Outside with Jeff Garmire while following another Jeff. Their approach and content couldn’t be more different, yet I eagerly await new posts from both.
Free Outside is not your ordinary hiking podcast. Garmire blurs the lines between thru-hiking, FKTs, ultrarunning, and general outdoor nonsense in a way that feels refreshing, real, and sometimes completely relatable—even if you’re not quite sure why or how it’s relatable.
Maybe it’s the perspective of someone who openly ... more
Apple Podcasts5WPLinNHUnited States3 months ago - I like and heart
Not as good as Expensive Outside but better than Doubletrack xx
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Apple Podcasts | #39 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Canada/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #68 | United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Australia/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Germany/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  India/Sports/Running |
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What is Free Outside about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A compelling mix of trail running culture, ultrarunning endurance, and outdoor adventure with behind-the-scenes looks at FKTs, races, sponsorships, and community dynamics. Episodes balance candid athlete stories, historical context for routes, coaching insights, and practical race tactics, often blending humor with thoughtful discussion about motivation, mental health, and sponsorship ethics. Notably, the show frequently highlights Cocodona 250 and related endurance narratives, while featuring a recurring cast of athletes, historians, and coaches who illuminate the human side of long-distance sport. Listeners can expect authentic conversations that mix personal journeys with practical takeaways for training, gear, and storytelling in endura... more
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1. Patrick Bubba The Midwest McGrady Kavanagh
2. Yassine Diboun
3. Andrea Moore
4. Sally McRae
5. Monica Monroe
6. Kai Slough
7. Eric Jenkins
8. Liz Mercury Derstine
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