This week on Weathering The Run, I chat with Darrell Crain recommended by a past guest, Chikage Windler(Episode 11). Darrell and his son turned to running when his son was in college. Now they're a dynamic duo pursuing ultras to score Western States lottery tickets.

Their most recent challenge? The Burning River 100, where relentless rain destroyed their feet with blisters, yet the pair persevered through an unforgettable run. Darrell even joked, “I don’t even know how to spell DNF,” highlighting his determination and playful spirit.

This week on Weathering The Run, we welcome Bob Becker—ultrarunner, race director, and all-around inspiration. Bob recently made history as the oldest official finisher of the Badwater 135, crossing the world's toughest ultramarathon at age 80, earning him a new age category and a place in Badwater lore.

Beyond his Badwater feat, Bob wears many hats:

-Race Director of iconic ultramarathons:

• The Keys 100 — a 100-mile point-to-point from Key Largo to Key West

• The Daytona 100 — a coastal 100-mile race along Florida’s ocean roads

-Holder of age-group and race records, such as 167.5 miles in a 48-hour fixed-time event

In our conversation, Bob shares:

-What it takes to finish Badwater at 80—including training strategies, mental grit, and his steadfast crew.

-His insights on organizing and directing challenging ultramarathons.

-Wisdom on what age—and experience—bring to running—and never letting go of the goal.

This is a great conversation with Hannah McCorkle. She helps lead Columbus’s Marathoner-in-Training (MIT) program at Fleet Feet, a program guiding over 700 runners toward half and full marathon goals. Hannah lives her life with the mantra of "Change Your Life, One Mile at a Time." She is also diving deeper with personal coaching for female athletes. She is helping them reach their full potential using philosophies that power her approach: building community, resilience, and smart consistency.

📲 Connect with Hannah:

• Instagram: @runnerwithmoxie

• Learn more about MIT (Marathoner‑in‑Training): Marathoner-in-Training Program