Dirt And Vert

Author: East Coast Adventures

Run, party, repeat! Welcome to the East Coast Adventures Dirt and Vert podcast, where we talk all things running, racing, and training to help you get ready for your next big adventure. Learn from our successes and our failures, and have fun at the same time. Join us right here, every week with inspiring guests who share their captivating tales from the trails. And remember, nobody cares... run faster!!
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Running, Sports

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Trailer:

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

The Step Challenge That Sparked a Monster: Becca Joyner's Origin Story
Episode 122
Monday, 16 February, 2026

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we are joined by the incredible Becca Joyner—ultra runner, course record holder, and a powerhouse who balances three boys and multiple jobs while crushing miles.Becca takes us through her evolution from a workplace step challenge to setting the course record at Dark Anchor. We dive into the raw, humbling reality of races like Volstate and the Yeti 100, where running strips you down to the bare essentials of survival. Becca opens up about the emotional toll of training, the "kindness of strangers" that keeps you moving at Mile 80, and her deep-seated passion for fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research.This is an episode about grit, vulnerability, and finding a purpose far bigger than the finish line.🏃‍♂️ Call to Action: Run for Type 1!Dirt & Vert listeners, it’s time to step up. Becca is hosting the Run for Type 1 5K to benefit JDRF/Breakthrough Type 1 in honor of Beau Joyner.There is a virtual option, so there are NO EXCUSES. Whether you are local or across the country, you can log these miles for a great cause.Race: Run for Type 1Cause: All proceeds go to JDRF/BT1DRegister here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Dutton/RunforType1