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The Average Runner · Mar 13, 2025 · 44 min

Andrew Griggs: Ultra Running & Van Life | Ep. 45

On this episode of The Average Runner Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Griggs—ultra runner, van-life adventurer, and two-time 100-mile finisher. Andrew shares how he went from jumping straight into a triathlon to tackling some of the toughest ultra distances. He gives us insight into his training, fueling strategies, and what keeps him coming back for more. Plus, he talks about his possible ultra this spring and what it’s like balancing endurance racing with life on the road. Tune in for an inspiring and wild ride through the world of ultra running! Submit any questions to theaveragerunnerpod@gmail.com. If you'd like to be on the podcast email theaveragerunnerpod@gmail.com with your name, your background on running, and what you have to offer to the podcast. Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrew_road_runner?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Shayla Instagram - @shayla.runs ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shayla.runs?igsh=MTc2ZWtodjc5a3lzbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ⁠ TikTok- @theaveragerunnerpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@theaveragerunnerpodcast?_t=8nuzUQLs1Fb&_r=1 @shayla.wesch ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shayla.wesch?_t=8nexsKUmlhP&_r=1⁠ Thanks for listening! Go Run Today!

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On this episode of The Average Runner Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Griggs—ultra runner, van-life adventurer, and two-time 100-mile finisher. Andrew shares how he went from jumping straight into a triathlon to tackling some of the toughest ultra distances. He gives us insight into his training, fueling strategies, and what keeps him coming back for more. Plus, he talks about his possible ultra this spring and what it’s like balancing endurance racing with life on the road. Tune in for an inspiring and wild ride through the world of ultra running!


Submit any questions to theaveragerunnerpod@gmail.com. If you'd like to be on the podcast email theaveragerunnerpod@gmail.com with your name, your background on running, and what you have to offer to the podcast.


Follow Andrew

https://www.instagram.com/andrew_road_runner?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==



Follow Shayla


Instagram -

 @shayla.runs 

⁠https://www.instagram.com/shayla.runs?igsh=MTc2ZWtodjc5a3lzbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ⁠


TikTok- 

@theaveragerunnerpodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@theaveragerunnerpodcast?_t=8nuzUQLs1Fb&_r=1

@shayla.wesch

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shayla.wesch?_t=8nexsKUmlhP&_r=1⁠


Thanks for listening!

Go Run Today!

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