On Your Left with Trails Of MS

On Episode 33 of On Your Left, host Matt Clem sits down with ultrarunner, coach, race director, and entrepreneur Walker Higgins for a conversation that goes far beyond running.

Walker’s story is one of transformation. After getting sober at a young age, he found a new purpose through endurance sports, channeling the determination that changed his life into conquering some of the world’s most demanding ultramarathons. From Badwater 135 and Brazos Bend 100 to Pinhoti 100, Barkley Fall Classic, Tunnel Hill 100, and countless other legendary races, Walker has built a reputation as one of the toughest competitors in the sport.

But this episode is about much more than race results. Matt and Walker explore how adversity shapes resilience, why mental toughness can be developed, and how endurance sports become a proving ground for life itself. Walker also shares insights from years of coaching athletes, directing races, and helping runners of every ability discover they’re capable of far more than they ever imagined.

Whether you’re an experienced ultrarunner, training for your first race, or simply looking for inspiration to overcome life’s challenges, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, powerful stories, and a reminder that the greatest victories often happen long before the finish line.

Lace up, settle in, and join Matt Clem for an unforgettable conversation with Walker Higgins on On Your Left.

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

On this episode of 'On Your Left, Matt welcomes Ronny Chane, a lifelong skateboarder, BMX racer, small business owner, and outdoor enthusiast whose story stretches across more than four decades. Ronny first picked up skateboarding and BMX in the very same week in 1983. After stepping away for many years, he came back during that exact same week35 years later. Now he's sharing those passions with his two sons, Seven Chane, 8, an intermediate BMX rider, and Mercer Chane, 6, who races novice. Together, the Chane family has traveled throughout the South, racing BMX, skateboarding, and even surfing. In 2027, they're planning to hit even more regions across the country. Outside of racing, Ronny owns Studio Chane, a long-running custom screen printing company. He also owns Swellophonic, the longtime Fondren skate shop and clothing boutique known in the BMX and skate scenes for its apparel and culture. Matt and Ronny talk about the early days of BMX and skateboarding, what it was like to step away and return decades later, raising two sons who now share the same passions, balancing business and family, and what keeps him rolling today. Whether you're a BMX lifer, a skate head, an endurance ju**ie, or just someone who loves a good second act story, this one's worth your time.

Song of the Week:

https://open.spotify.com/track/2gcxuSpWOOGR0z0JGsPB7B?si=znxHCXRHRZmX6JRrVIsYHw&utm_source=native-share-menu

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Matt sits down with Jonathan Ray and Kelsey Ray to preview this weekend’s Big Butts Trail Race. They walk through the 100k, 100k relay, 50k, and 25k and what it takes to host a big trail weekend with close to three hundred runners expected. Plus, returning100k champion Peter Kazary joins the conversation to share his experience on the course and what he’s looking forward to this year. All signs point to a fantastic weekend.

Today’s Song Of The Week
https://open.spotify.com/track/4wXIzVR4IT3vcG4rxhVgza?si=tPQ8UqBOTLWYYhXaKnOieA&utm_source=sms

Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.