BeRad Podcast

On a 2017 wintery morning in Boulder, CO, Abby Hall and I proclaimed our dreams to run at the highest level of the sport. While her journey spanned over years of shooting her shot and failing big, Abby never gave up on herself. Now, as a professional trail runner and widely accepted as one of the best in the world, she finds her self working back from injury, she has to flex her strongest muscle more than ever: her self belief. Tune in to hear how Abby’s unwavering self believe has gotten her to the top, how its guided her through the toughest moments, and how it will get her back to her best after a traumatic knee injury. I have seen first hand how resolved she is in her path, and it is inspiring!   Thanks to our sponsor deltaG Ketones! Use the link below and use code BERAD20 for 20% off your order!  https://catberad.link/deltagBERAD20 And get 15% off your order at Momentous by following the link below and using the code BERAD. I have been loving the chocolate recovery protein powder after all my workouts. https://catberad.link/MOMENTOUS

At the end of 2023, Matt Daniel’s was unexpectedly dropped by his long time shoe sponsor, Nike. With no sponsorship, he was forced to face with the choice: does he keep chasing his running dreams, even without the backing of a sponsor? Spoiler - he does and the 2024 season has been the best of his career so far. Tune into this episode with Matt Daniels to hear how running for himself has coincided with finally running with joy.  Thanks to our sponsor deltaG Ketones! Use the link below and use code BERAD20 for 20% off your order!  https://catberad.link/deltagBERAD20 And get 15% off your order at Momentous by following the link below and using the code BERAD. I have been loving the chocolate recovery protein powder after all my workouts. https://catberad.link/MOMENTOUS Cover photo taken by Somer Kreisman:  https://www.somerphoto.com/

Zach Friedley was born with just one leg. From finding running through a meditative and therapeutic journey, to committing his life to making trail running more accessible to other adaptive athletes, Zach doesn’t say no to what others might deem impossible. We chat about developing prosthetics robust enough to carry Zach through the most rugged mountain races in the world, working with races and brands to make trail, racing  more accessible and why it’s so important to put the spotlight on adaptive athletes. This guy is an inspiration. Tune in to this episode to hear how trail running saved Zach. https://www.instagram.com/zachary_movement?igsh=czJibDB3em83ZGtu https://www.instagram.com/davidrotterprosthetics?igsh=MW51bjZjbDNxenA4Zw== borntoadapt.org/links

On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat, your host, and Carson, your producer, sit down to discuss Cat’s recent 100k finish at Black Canyons. This was Cat’s first finish since 2022 and the first attempt at racing with her new hip. The duo discuss the difference they both see in Cat’s attitude now that she’s healthy, the training block, and how the race unfolded. Tune in for this insight on Cat’s return to racing, and what it’s going to take to get her back to performing at a high level.  Thanks so much to our sponsor, deltaG Ketones. Cat has been seeing HUGE results in quality of sleep while take delta G Performance before bed. Cat has been noticing huge improvements in her rate of recovery due to DeltaG Ketones. She even took DeltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!!  https://catberad.link/delatG Let your mind run by Deena Kastor https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Mind-Run-Thinking/dp/1524760757 

On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with Courtney Barnes and Erin Clark, two former NCAA Track and Field stars turned elite trail runners. The trio discuss the pit falls of the collegiate system, how the team aspect of professional track and road running could benefit trail runners, injury recovery and finding balance. Tune into this fun chat for a little peak into the future of trail running.  Thanks so much to our sponsor, deltaG Ketones. Cat has been seeing HUGE results in quality of sleep while take delta G Performance before bed. Cat has been noticing huge improvements in her rate of recovery due to DeltaG Ketones. She even took DeltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!!  https://catberad.link/delatG Find Courtney on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpbarnes_/ Find Erin on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin_elizabeth41/

On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down in Hilo, Hawaii, with the best white water kayaker of all time, Dane Jackson. Dane, a six-time world champion and sender of 100 ft waterfalls, talks about his relationship with fear and graces us with sound advice for any extreme athlete. Tune in to learn from one of the best athletes of our time and how Cat hopes to apply his zealous approach to sport to her running. Follow Dane on Instagram @danejacksonkayak Presented by ⁠deltaG Ketones⁠ Thanks so much to our sponsor, deltaG Ketones. Cat has been seeing HUGE sleep quality results while taking deltaG Performance before bed. Cat has been noticing improvements in her recovery rate due to deltaG Ketones. She even took deltaG Tactical before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz! Try deltaG: https://catberad.link/delatG To stay up to date on BeRad The Podcast releases, subscribe to Cat's newsletter over at catberad.com, and follow Cat and Carson on their socials : Cat, podcast host, pro trail runner: @catberad Carson, podcast producer, photographer: @carsonmagoon For full video version of BeRad The Podcast releases make sure to subscribe to the ⁠@BeRadChannel⁠ over on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Cat has been a fan of Tina Muir, a former professional marathoner and  podcast host, since 2016, and was an avid listener of her podcast while training for the 2017 Western States 100. On the episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat and Tina chat about her work as a sustainability advisor, advocate for women’s health in sports, her new book co-written with Zoe Rom, transitioning from elite marathoning to motherhood and more. Tune in to this episode to learn how Tina does it all  Learn more about Tina here: https://tinamuir.com/ Read her Book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner, here: https://becomingasustainablerunner.com/ Follow Tina here: https://www.instagram.com/tinamuir88?igsh=d2N6MDM2c3JiMW1y Listen to her podcast here: https://runningforreal.com/ Thanks so much to our sponsor, delta G!! I have been seeing HUGE results in my quality of sleep when I take delta G Performance before bed. Took deltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!!  https://catberad.link/delatG

Cat has been competing against Nicole Bitter, Austin, TX resident and professional ultra runner for Altra, for upwards of ten years. While Cat has often struggled to find her stride, Nicole has put out consistent performances throughout the decade, winning seven coveted Golden Tickets into Western States, and has continued to run at an elite level while balancing her full time job. Cat and Nicole dig into what the key to her success might be, how she balances running in her busy life, and the rapid growth of ultra running. Tune in to hear Cat learn from one of the greats.  Thanks so much to our sponsor, delta G!! I have been seeing HUGE results in my quality of sleep when I take delta G Performance before bed. Took deltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!!  https://catberad.link/delatG Learn more about Nicole here: https://www.instagram.com/nkbitter/?hl=en

If Cat had to choose one word to describe Sabrina Stanley, it would be fierce. She is a fierce competitor, and has climbed the ranks to become one of the strongest ultrarunners in the world. Cat and Sabrina talk details about what makes them strive, the challenges they each experience in the sport, and the huge undertaking that Sabrina is about to go through (UTMB). Tune in and learn what it takes to build strength from failure, and regain confidence to get back to the start line ready.  https://sabrinastanley.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sabrinaleannstanley/?hl=en⁠ Thanks so much to our sponsor, delta G!! I have been seeing HUGE results in my quality of sleep when I take delta G Performance before bed. Took deltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!!  https://catberad.link/delatG

In this episode of BeRad the Podcast, Cat sits down with Amanda Basham and Justin Grunewald, a professional trail running power couple to follow. They go over how to overcome grief, how to race hard and without the fear of failure, and what it means to balance life as a busy parent and professional athlete. Tune in to hear how Amanda and Justin closed a 100k trail race by throwing down 5:30 miles and more.  Thanks so much to our sponsor, delta G!! I have been seeing HUGE results in my quality of sleep when I take delta G Performance before bed. I took deltaG Tactical Ketones before this episode and felt ON. Check out the link below to take the ketone quiz!!!  https://catberad.link/deltaG Brave Like Gabe Foundation: https://www.bravelikegabe.org/ Amanda Basham: https://www.amandabasham.com Justin Grunewald: https://www.instagram.com/justin_grunewald