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Free Outside

Jeff Garmire
Appalachian Trail
Trail Running
Cocodona 250
Ultra Running
Barkley Marathons
Western States
Cocodona
Running
Pacific Crest Trail
Fastest Known Times
Fkts
Arizona Trail
Mental Health
Javelina 100
FKT (fastest Known Time)
Thru-Hiking
Ultrarunning
Ultra-Running
Nutrition
Endurance Sports

Free Outside is a trail running, ultrarunning, thru-hiking, backpacking, and outdoor adventure podcast hosted by Jeff Garmire. Jeff is an Appalachian Trail record holder, professional endurance athlete, coach, author, and someone who has spent an unreasonable amount of his life running through forests and living out of a backpack. The show features honest and entertaining conversations with elite ... more

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At the time we recorded this, Belgian runners Ivo Steyaert and Merijn Geerts had been running for 123 hours—five days and three hours—and had each covered about 512 miles. They’d just broken the previous backyard ultra world record, and Belgium was t... more

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I’ve been spending the last few months trying to become a better runner. After years of long hikes and FKTs, I’ve been doing more speed work—and now I’m taking that fitness into a 24-hour race. I even ran 25 miles around a track recently to start fig... more

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Pete Deneen is back, and this conversation goes in a lot of directions—in the best way.

We talk about what El Niño actually is, what it could mean for the West, and why Pete thinks it’s time to have a serious conversation about Lake Powell and the G... more

The Moab 240 was canceled after flash flooding hit the course, leaving runners and volunteers at Bridger Jack Aid Station overnight.

Scott was running the race, and Jacqueline was crewing him. They join me to walk through the timeline: the weather t... more

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Recent Guests

Meg Eckert
Ultrarunner and teacher who ran 636 miles in six days
Episode: 636 Miles in 6 Days: Meg Eckert on the Art of Going Further
Pete Deneen
Environmental writer, climate communicator and Coast Guard veteran with a master's degree in climate and society
Seaside Canyon Run Club
Episode: El Niño, Lake Powell, and the Future of the West with Pete Deneen
Scott Hughes
Ultrarunner and thru-hiker who ran the Moab 240
Episode: Moab 240: What Actually Happened
Jacqueline Burnett
Crew member for Moab 240 runner Scott Hughes
Episode: Moab 240: What Actually Happened
Joe Stringbean McConaughy
Trail/FKT runner known for JMT and other records
Freelance endurance athlete
Episode: Joe McConaughy: The “4-Minute Miler” Who Broke the John Muir Trail Record
Allison Powell
Ultrarunner and endurance athlete featured guest
Free Outside podcast
Episode: Should I Ride a Unicycle Into My Wedding?
Allison Mercer
A ultrarunner who competed in the 100K World Championships
USA team
Episode: 15th in the World on a Sprained Ankle: Inside the 100K World Championships
Andy Jones-Wilkins
Commentator, coach, and longtime ultrarunning figure
AeroVipa Running, Western States community
Episode: Ultrarunning Was Never Supposed to Get This Big
Andy Jones Wilkins
Ultrarunning and progression of the sport discussion
Episode: Time Is Worth More Than Your Money

Hosts

Jeff Garmire
Host and endurance athlete; narrator of expeditions and race-day storytelling; central voice across the show.
Allison Mercer
Correspondent and producer with on-site coverage and analysis for Western States and other events.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 439 ratings
  • I tried

    I admire Jeff’s accomplishments, and wanted to like this podcast. While there are some good episodes, mostly these episodes are just ramblings and platitudes punctuated by the occasional “hot take”. Very meh.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Loretta2513
    United States18 days ago
  • Finally someone as weird as me. What a legend ;) of a human. You rock my socks off...time to dance. Keep the Jeffisms coming dude!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Earthbag4life
    a month ago
  • AJW

    I still have and wear race ready shorts 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andi434343
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not impressed

    Calling people cheaters and dopers for taking medication/treatment for injury recovery is a bad, uneducated take. Show-hosts are apparently oblivious to the facts specific to the athletes, and to peptides in general. Yet they talk and talk as if they actually know.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    UVA Law R
    United States3 months ago
  • Just great!

    I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve found a trail running podcast that is good for my mental health?? Is that too far? Maybe… but… I find myself listening to Free Outside consistently to take a break from how serious the world is right now. I love the stoke, simplicity, pervasive kindness, and nerdy humor. The occasional philosophical digressions are thoughtful and interesting, and it’s rare to find a perspective that values both growth / competition and adventure equally. Weirdly helping to ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rising sign?
    United States3 months ago

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Some criticism notes strong opinions but value the overall thoughtful approach.
Fans praise candid discussions on training, mindset, and real-world gear advice.
Listener feedback highlights authenticity and a balance of humor and insight.

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El Niño, Lake Powell, and the Future of the West with Pete Deneen
Q: How does draining Lake Powell and bypassing Glen Canyon Dam relate to saving water and restoring the area?
Deneen argues that consolidating water storage could reduce evaporation, restore river habitats and tribal access to water, and create a large recreational area. He says the proposal also reflects the Colorado River's declining water supply.
El Niño, Lake Powell, and the Future of the West with Pete Deneen
Q: What is El Niño?
Deneen describes it as a shift of heat in the Pacific Ocean from west to east, coupled with atmospheric effects that influence weather patterns around the world.
Moab 240: What Actually Happened
Q: What was it like mentally knowing that you trained and put so much into this that suddenly it became a dramatic race that eventually got canceled and you were stuck in the middle of nowhere?
Hughes says he had mixed feelings about his first 200-mile race and was disappointed about the cost, but came away more confident in his ability and open to trying another event.
Moab 240: What Actually Happened
Q: Were either of you scared?
Hughes says he was not especially scared, partly because of his thru-hiking experience, though lightning and the possibility of someone needing help at Bridger Jack concerned him.
636 Miles in 6 Days: Meg Eckert on the Art of Going Further
Q: What do you think about out there, especially in the fixed-time races?
Sometimes Eckert thinks about nothing and enters a meditative state. At other times, she focuses on an upcoming break, food, changing socks or listening to music, using small comforts to keep moving.

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The show centers on trail running, ultrarunning, thru-hiking, and outdoor adventure, featuring intimate conversations with elite athletes, coaches, and adventurers who push physical and mental limits. Episodes blend training mindset, gear trends, race strategy, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from record attempts, FKTs, and long-form expeditions. Notable strengths include a candid host with a passion for authentic storytelling, a balance of technical endurance insights and human-interest moments, and a playful yet serious approach to wellness, competition, and community in the outdoor world.

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2. The Boulder Boys Show
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Free Outside launched 2 years ago and published 261 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 Free Outside include:

1. Meg Eckert
2. Pete Deneen
3. Scott Hughes
4. Jacqueline Burnett
5. Joe Stringbean McConaughy
6. Allison Powell
7. Allison Mercer
8. Andy Jones-Wilkins

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