Podcast

DNF Diaries

Running, Sports, Wilderness

Every other week we bring you a wonderfully entertaining, low stakes, Absolutely no shame story of a DNF in the ultramarathon, sub ultra, FKT, or thru hike world.

Running chart
#34
Episodes
37
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
58 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
21 hours ago

Episodes

37 episodes, newest first

  1. Chuck is very cold! (John Palmer secretly was too)

    Episode 37

    Show notes

    A sleepless night in a tent is the longest night of your life.

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 1 min
  2. Timed out not tapped out : KC Vermont 100 DNF

    Episode 36

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr
  3. period poops at Ouray 100

    Episode 35

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 5 min
  4. Mt. Shasta Sunk Cost Fallacy

    Episode 34

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    58 min
  5. 2 stomach bugs pre race, WHAT COULD GO WRONG?!

    Episode 33

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 8 min
  6. Season 2 and SSRIs 🤪

    Episode 32

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 2 min
  7. RACHEL ENTREKIN DNFs TOO Y'ALL

    Episode 31

    Show notes

    big shoutout to rachel for coming on our humble pod :)

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 4 min
  8. ben's corn themed marathon was a disaster ..shocker! BUT he is a genius for using corn syrup as fuel 17g of CARBS per TBSP

    Episode 30

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 2 min
  9. The Origin Story of Scotty B Cash - Cold, Prepared and a Pack of Bears... and maybe 11 liters of water too

    Episode 29

    Show notes

    Guest star Scotty B comes on the pod to share about his backpacking fails @scottbenerofe on instagram

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    54 min
  10. maybe the real treasure was the cougar we stumbled upon along the way- anonymous Jordan

    Episode 28

    Show notes

    AI cover art alert!!!!!!

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account. Also pics pleasseee

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    49 min
  11. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE U SPRAYED URSELF W/ BEAR SPRAY? Sara has done it TWICE in her life omg SARAAAAAAA are you kidding me? HOW?!

    Episode 27

    Show notes

    OMG check out our new cool fun totally hip substack for freeeee- https://dnfdiaries.substack.com/

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/

    1 hr 1 min
  12. broken hand, exploding bikes and a 100 mile on the saddle

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    Go listen to Nick's podcast "Trail Mix" !!

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    56 min
  13. The CRUELEST of the jewels with CJ

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    1 hr 3 min
  14. 2012 Olympic Marathon DNF with Des Linden

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    Thank you to our guest Des for coming on and being transparent about her 2012 dnf at the olympics. Hope you guys enjoy:)

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    58 min
  15. A less than refreshing bowel cleanse on the Colorado Trail with Cole

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    55 min
  16. a college try on the foothills trail- Jenny's Jamboree

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    49 min
  17. a proper vom sesh with Carolyn

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    55 min
  18. every streak comes to an end - guest host : rascal

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    Tara's on vacay so its a rascal and arlee takeover

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    48 min
  19. "growth happens when we're uncomfortable" - brady🫣

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    48 min
  20. Lanier is cold as hell at Hellgate 100k+++++

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    we made our instagram account- check it out for visual context-> @dnf.diaries https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    WELCOME FRIENDS TO DNF DIARIES! Arlee and I are honored to tell your stories of your DNF. Please review the podcast and share with your friends. It helps so much!

    If you would like to submit your own DNF story please write to our gmail account - DNFconfessions@gmail.com. The more details the better. ALL THE DETAILS PLEASE!! In the beginning of your email give a short (3 sentence) synopsis. We may reach out to get more info so please include a phone number or email account.

    Follow us on Socials!!!

    DNF DIARIES -https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries/

    Arlee- https://www.instagram.com/a.hisk/

    Tara- https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/?hl=en

    45 min

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