"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsOrnery Mule Racing - The OMR team shares coaching, community and race recap shows about the run, trail and ultra distance community. There is something for everyone!
Coaching- Coach Reese & Coach Loretta discuss training every Thursday
Race Recap- Michele, Nicki, Sid and various guest recap trail racing events that we travel to and all the Ornery Mule Racing events.
Community- Michele, Sid, Nicki, Natalie, Kyle and various guest within our community talk about trail running topics and getting involved in the sport.
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Episodes
The Dirt on Kevin Sas
March 13, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 119 MBKevin Sas shares the "Dirt" on his Moab 240 finish. Kevin takes us through his race day experience. We learn about the course and find out how how he kept himself moving through the low points. Thank you Kevin for sharing your experience!
The Dirt on Nathan Martin
February 28, 2021 17:30 - 44 minutes - 81.7 MBNathan Martin’s 2:11:05 At The Marathon Project Is The Fastest Marathon By A Black Man Born In The United States. The ladies of the Dirt sit down with Nathan to hear his race day story that lead to him earning an American Record.
The Dirt on Ryan Litwiller
February 08, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBWhen Ryan Litwiller was diagnosed last year with Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, he knew he needed to make a change in his life. He started running and turned to a plant based diet. Ryan started by running 5ks and continued challenging himself to do more. In 18 months from his first run he finished his first 100 mile race. Ryan is humble, loves his family, and is passionate about his healthy journey. It is a great story that will inspire you.
The Dirt on Craig Hunt
February 03, 2021 00:52 - 1 hour - 135 MBCraig, an accomplished runner and coach, is currently a physio trainer and lead running coach at The Physio Shop in Flagstaff, AZ. In 2019, Craig got a top ten finish at the 2019 World Championships for the 50k and was 5th at Grandma’s Marathon, where he ran his personal best of 2:15:29. Craig was 6th place at Hoka One One Project Carbon X2 100k with a time of 6:55:42. In this episode we hear a bit of Craigs story at these events. There is a super fun story about why his Olympic Trials Team ...
The Dirt on Mike Andersen
January 31, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 118 MBMike Andersen has been a competitive running since middle school. He was a collegiate athlete who went on to win the Detroit Marathon. He has won a 50 mile race, and finished 7th at Mohican 100. He believes in training and coaching athletes with heart rate training and flexibility. Mike is one of our OMR Trail and Ultra Run Coaches.
The Dirt on Rebecca and Sara
January 31, 2021 17:09 - 1 hour - 125 MBRun Lab Ambassadors Rebecca Mayer & Sara Johnson are stand out runners in the Brighton, Michigan area. They are known for caring for the community and bringing people together to train with joy. They love to laugh & adventure. You can not help but enjoy yourself when hanging with them. This is a funny show to take on your run. We discuss everything from training to drinking beer....then a little more drinking beer... and a little more drinking beer.....
The Dirt on Loretta Tobolske-Horn
January 26, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 135 MBCoach Loretta Tobolske-Horn finished Desert Solstice 100 with a top 25 fastest 100 for women in 2020. This is the 2nd year in a row she has made that list! At the age of 49 she is not showing any signs of slowing down. In this episode we learn about Loretta's training leading into the race, and how race day went. This is an amazing story and must listen to show!
The Dirt on Ryan Steiner
January 17, 2021 00:59 - 59 minutes - 110 MBRyan is autistic and wants to help other autistic people to find the happiness, health & community he has found in running. In this podcast, Ryan talks about his weight loss, being autistic, his family, and how running has positively changed his life for the better. Ryan is so happy and positive. We feel his passion for running & caring for people. We are excited to see him continue to share his love, inspire others, and welcome more people into the sport of ultrarunning. This is...
The Dirt on Coach Robyn LaLonde
January 15, 2021 21:11 - 54 minutes - 101 MBMichele and Krystal talk to Coach Robyn, the Head of EDGE Athlete Lounge. Robyn LaLonde is a USAT Level-1 Coach, Certified Level II Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist and Head Coach for Nike+ Run Club. After completing her first Ironman she knew that she wanted to help athletes listen to that little voice inside of their head, however crazy the goal. Since then she has helped athletes of all levels find their fastest and farthest miles, from 5Ks to marathons, ultramarathon, and Ironman...
The Dirt on Yassine Diboun
January 03, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 128 MBYassine Diboun has such an interesting story coming into trail and ultrarunning. His passion for the community is contagious! We loved learning his story as well as all the cool things he has going on in Oregon! Enjoy!
The Dirt on Nicole Bitter
December 17, 2020 01:13 - 1 hour - 112 MBCelebrating females is important to the Dirt Trail running team. Nicole is someone we can all relate to and be inspired by. We loved catching up with Nicole after her Javelina Jundred overall female win. We got the details of race day strategy, race conditions, running with joy and that finish line feeling! Enjoy the show!
The Dirt on Lindsay Phenix
December 10, 2020 02:04 - 1 hour - 146 MBLindsay is an ultrarunner to watch out for! We had so much fun chatting with Lindsay about her Jalapeño Hundred overall female win! We learned about her time on the show "The Wheel", her modeling career and running in Hollywood. We love Lindsay and we know you will too!
The Dirt on Bruce Steinberg
December 04, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 123 MBBruce is the managing editor of the Midwest Classic Magazine "Silent Sports". Bruce is a published book author & retired criminal defense attorney that also has extensive knowledge of a wide variety of outdoor sports. We were fascinated hearing about his love of the outdoors and all he has experienced over the years. Link to Silent Sports Magazine: https://silentsportsmagazine.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch shows live! Free to subscribe
The Dirt on Buzz Burrell
December 04, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe ladies of the Dirt Trail Running Podcast had a blast getting to know Buzz Burrell. FKT's are the big goal for many runners in 2020. We get to learn more about one of the founders of this great organization. Buzz is an interesting man living life to the fullest!
The Dirt on Heather Pola
November 28, 2020 23:32 - 1 hour - 162 MBRight on! We had a blast Heather Pola. She is a cool nature gal, that loves Oregon, trails, cooking, Race Directing and being an awesome person. Her passion & excitement for everything she does will leave you inspired. Hear about her awesome race, Mountain lion encounter and her fun job at Ultrarunning Magazine. Plus- MUCH more! This is a FUN show!
Taggart VanEtten
November 20, 2020 19:14 - 1 hour - 118 MBTaggart talks about his incredibly fast debut 100 mile race. He finished in a time of 12:19:57 which makes this the second fastest 100 mile time in the USA. Interesting conversation that covers everything from his daily life, training to how the race day played out for him. We LOVE his OMR Stubborn Five answers!
Cory Reese
November 12, 2020 16:23 - 1 hour - 138 MBCory Reese is an ultra runner and author of "Nowhere Near First" and co-author of "Into the Furnace." In this episode Cory shares about his prep and experience at Yeti 100. He also shares advice on blister prevention. Hear Cory's Top 10 hardest list for races in his experience and about his 100 finishes and DNFs. Also, get a sneak peek of his next book. "Writing a book is like running an ultra."
AFTER SHOW w/ Courtney Dauwalter
November 07, 2020 00:16 - 5 minutes - 11 MBPatreon Exclusive: After the cameras are done rolling during our live show the conversation continues and we keep recording. We normally share this on our Patron page only. With such an inspiring guest as Courtney Dauwalter we felt the need to share this with everyone. Our "Dirt" team was truly honored to get to chat with Courtney.
The Dirt on Courtney Dauwalter
November 07, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe get "The Dirt" on Courtney right after her USA win of the Big Backyard Ultra. It was super fun to get to hang with her. Krystal and I were major #FanGirling. We LOVE Courtney and this is a great show!
"After Show" Jeremy Humphrey (Patron Exclusive)
November 06, 2020 23:39 - 27 minutes - 52 MBJeremy drops a bombshell during the after show. I don't think Krystal and I properly freaked out over the story he told. I am pretty sure we just sat there with our mouths gaping open thinking "holy cow"! ***let's just say. Jeremy is a super hero! ***this is normally Patron exclusive but we felt we needed to share this with everyone!
The Dirt on Ed Mayhew & Cheri Powell
November 02, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis is an adorable show that shows how this small town has fallen in love with the run community. The Hennepin Hundred race finishes at the Fire station in Colona, Illinois. The small town of Colona is proud to welcome runners into their community and host an amazing finish line. We chat with Ed & Cheri who are the heart of Colona. Everyone looks forward to getting a "Selfie" with Ed, and a hug from Cheri at the finish line!
The Dirt on Madeline Rivera
October 27, 2020 19:39 - 47 minutes - 88.2 MBMadeline and Will Rivera own Running Soles Run Specialty store in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Michele & Krystal met them when Madeline finished Hennepin Hundred with the help of many friends from her community. We felt the love around them as soon as they crossed the finish line as a team. It was an honor to get to hear Madeline's running story. From non runner to Run Specialty store owner to 100 mile finisher. She lives in a great community that supports one another!
The Dirt on Tara Flesch
October 27, 2020 19:33 - 55 minutes - 102 MBTara is a multi-time finisher of the Mines of Spain 100 in Iowa. This year she did it with a whopping 4 hour PR. Tune in to hear how she accomplished this. She talks about her love for the running community and her new position as a Race Director at her hometown trails! Tara will leave you inspired!
The Dirt on Jeremy Humphrey
October 24, 2020 00:47 - 1 hour - 147 MBOrnery Mule Racing owner, Michele Hartwig and co-host, Krystal the Pistol get the low down on Jeremy Humphrey, ultra runner who has a heroic save this summer in the wilderness of Idaho. Jeremy is a mountaineer, rock climber, bow hunter and race director. Jeremy Humphrey shares, “I am a runner. I share my running with my wife, through coaching and as an RD. I want to provide a life altering experience. I think we’ve gotten there (IMTUF100).”
The Dirt on Erika Kuhnle
October 20, 2020 20:40 - 1 hour - 112 MBErika is a Temptation 200k Ultras overall female winner. We get the dirt on how she has grown as an athlete over the years. Erika is a devoted steward to the trails, mountain biker, Triathlete and Ultrarunner. We had a blast getting the DIRT on Erika!
The Dirt on the Cougar Guy
October 17, 2020 00:17 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBKyle Burgess "Cougar Guy" went out for a run on a trail near his home in Utah. He happened upon a Momma cougar and her babies. We get the Dirt on what was going through Kyle's mind. Plus how his life has changed in the last few days since this happened! Check out our Patreon page for some behind the scenes with him this week.
The Dirt Cougar Guy
October 17, 2020 00:17 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBKyle Burgess "Cougar Guy" went out for a run on a trail near his home in Utah. He happened upon a Momma cougar and her babies. We get the Dirt on what was going through Kyle's mind. Plus how his life has changed in the last few days since this happened! Check out our Patreon page for some behind the scenes with him this week.
The Dirt on Callie Vinson
October 09, 2020 18:40 - 1 hour - 117 MBCallie Vinson is Crew Chief for Shan Riggs run across the USA. Most runners have dreamed about running across the USA, and seeing the small towns on foot. We get "The Dirt" from Callie about life on the road. She is managing her full time job in marketing, plus caring for Shan's needs daily. Amazing energy from this super crew chief! ***Callie & Shan stuck around after the show and we got some extra footage on our Patron page
The Dirt on Alyson Kirk
October 08, 2020 20:53 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, we get the opportunity to know the amazing human that is Alyson Kirk. Alyson has climbed every 14er in Colorado and as part of the Kirk Project, her husband and herself plan to climb every mountain in the continuous USA with a peak of 10,000 feet or more and they are well on their way. But before she started tackling peaks, she had her own personal mountain that she had to climb, one filled with addiction and self-loathing. Tune in as Michele and Krystal the Pistol get to...
The Dirt on Shan Riggs
September 30, 2020 04:55 - 46 minutes - 86 MBHave you ever dreamed about running across the United States? Shan Riggs is currently doing it. Tune in to hear Michele and Krystal get "the dirt" on Shan's progress.
The Dirt on Josh Sanders
September 26, 2020 21:54 - 54 minutes - 101 MBJosh Sanders is a master of adventure! He lives in Michigan, yet holds the world record for the most Colorado 14ers summited in one day! We had lot's of laugh's hearing about Josh's many adventures!
The Dirt on Jason Koop
September 14, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 117 MBMichele and Krystal the Pistol get a special front row seat to the one and only Coach Jason Koop. They get the lowdown on Koop’s thoughts on the state of Ultra Running and his ideas on trail and ultra runners getting through the pandemic. Plus his Stubborn Five responses were some of the most heartfelt and honest we have heard since introducing that segment. You don’t want to miss it!!
Podcast Grace Hawkins
September 07, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this episode, Grace shows us that life may have hand you some rough times, but those difficult obstacles can be turned into gifts out on the trail. Through abusive relationships and substance addiction, Grace shares how she found her way back on the trail and is ready to tackle anything. Including The Colorado Trail FKT which she is attempting in the later part of August 2020. She also explains that mountain lions aren’t exactly the best pets.
The Dirt on Grace Hawkins
September 07, 2020 16:20 - 1 hour - 141 MBIn this episode, Grace shows us that life may have hand you some rough times, but those difficult obstacles can be turned into gifts out on the trail. Through abusive relationships and substance addiction, Grace shares how she found her way back on the trail and is ready to tackle anything. Including The Colorado Trail FKT which she is attempting in the later part of August 2020. She also explains that mountain lions aren’t exactly the best pets.
The Dirt on Utah Brawl crew
August 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn August of 2019, Austin Patten was hit by a car while riding his bike and training for his next Ironman event, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Inspired by Austin, three ultra runners decided to set out on a 300 mile route to raise money to help Austin achieve his goal. Ben Light, Mike McKnight and Dax Hock took on The Bear 100 and the Wasatch 100 and the 100 mile connector between the two infamous routes on July 20, 2020. Michele and Krystal get to talk to all 4 of them and t...
The Dirt - Adam Kimble
August 10, 2020 16:58 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode, Michele and Krystal the Pistol sit down with the new FKT holder for the Tahoe Rim Trail: Adam Kimble. He shares his ups and downs on his way to conquering the 170 mile loop around Tahoe Lake. Plus, the ladies get to hear how he continues spreading that Midwest Hospitality out in life and on the trails. Adam reveals his favorite ice cream too!!
The Dirt Podcast - Zach Bitter
August 10, 2020 16:17 - 1 hour - 123 MBMichele & Krystal get the Dirt on Zach Bitter! We talk with Zach Bitter about his time in Wisconsin, coaching and his recent world record(s)! Such a great time!
WR 100 mile Treadmill - The Dirt
July 27, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 124 MBMichele & Krystal get the Dirt on Zack Bitter! We talk with Zach Bitter about his time in Wisconsin, coaching and his recent world record(s)! Such a great time!
The Dirt on Zach Bitter
July 27, 2020 23:03 - 1 hour - 124 MBMichele & Krystal get the Dirt on Zack Bitter! We talk with Zach Bitter about his time in Wisconsin, coaching and his recent world record(s)! Such a great time!
Ice Age Trail FKT
July 07, 2020 01:44 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWe get the Dirt on the three FKT holders on the iconic Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. Close to 1,200 miles of trail that traverses across Wisconsin. We sit down with North Face athlete Coree Woltering who just set a new record. Annie Weiss, the current women's FKT holder and Jason Dorgan the previous male FKT holder.
The Dirt with Coree Woltering, Annie Weiss, and Jason Dorgan
July 07, 2020 01:44 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWe get the Dirt on the three FKT holders on the iconic Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. Close to 1,200 miles of trail that traverses across Wisconsin. We sit down with North Face athlete Coree Woltering who just set a new record. Annie Weiss, the current women's FKT holder and Jason Dorgan the previous male FKT holder.
The Dirt on Coach Loretta Tobolske-Horn
June 09, 2020 12:59 - 45 minutes - 34.3 MBShe calls herself the Ultra Crazy Runner, but we think Loretta Tobolske-Horn is ultra great. Coach Loretta is a "stud" athlete and is making her mark on the Midwest racing scene. In this Dirt episode, she shares some great race stories, and her upcoming quests. We also showcase the many great things she has done for the Michigan and Midwest running community as a coach and leader of the Ornery Mule Racing Book Club. Stay tuned throughout to hear the fun story of Coach Loretta meeting her run...
Catra Corbett Visits OMR Book Club
June 05, 2020 04:50 - 59 minutes - 44.2 MBBoom! What a Zoom with Catra Corbett jumping into this week's Ornery Mule Racing Book Club discussion about her book, Reborn on the Run. We were all crushing on the Dirt Diva as she shared deep advice on overcoming addiction, eating healthy, and managing long runs. Of course, the lively Catra had us laughing often and loving her dog TruMan. We also lucked into hearing about and seeing her newest and favorite tattoo. Catra teaches us how to "be brave and keep going." You will love this discus...
Coach Ann Scholl Training Tips During Social Distancing
May 26, 2020 02:33 - 34 minutes - 26 MBCoach Ann Scholl comes to Ornery Mule Racing's zoom studio with timely advice on training during social distancing. Coach Ann provides good counsel for managing cancelled events, selecting virtual races, and training for virtuals. Coach Ann makes a convincing case to keep training and utilizing coaching during the era of cancelled events. Coach Ann also walks us through the process of selecting a coach and building the athlete-coach relationship. Coach Ann is a favorite of many in upstate Wi...
Ultrarunning Legends: Kevin Setnes & Kris Clark-Setnes
May 23, 2020 01:23 - 53 minutes - 50 MBWhat an honor it was to interview two trailblazers and legends of ultrarunning. In our third episode commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Kettle Moraine 100, we welcomed to our Dirt studio the historic race's original founders, Kevin and Kris (Clark) Setnes. Before founding the Kettle 100, these two were already making headlines in the ultrarunning world. Kris was cracking top ten overall finishes in a male-dominated sport and Kevin was on his way to an American Ultrarunning Hall of Fam...
Coach Ryan Heywood Advice on Daily Workout to Improve Running
May 19, 2020 22:37 - 51 minutes - 38.7 MBWe learn along with the accomplished Coach Ryan Heywood this week about how alternative workouts can improve our running performance. Coach Ryan shares a number of creative workouts of the day (WODs) he uses in his own training and coaching athletes. Coach Ryan also zooms in with a great motivation philosophy and discussion built around "honoring the workout." Tune in to glean some great running, fitness, and philosophy advice from Coach Ryan.
Jason Dorgan & Timo Yanacheck with Tales Beyond Kettle (2 of 2)
May 12, 2020 19:42 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBThe laughs and love continue in our second of two visits with Jason Dorgan and Timo Yanacheck, the two former directors of the historic Kettle Moraine 100. In this episode, we get the Dirt on how the legendary RD's met and their extensive racing careers. Jason shares some hilarious stories from running the Great Canadian Death Race, Angeles Crest 100, and the Grand Slam of Trail Running. We (politely) squeeze out of modest Timo his stories from running the Boston Marathon, Western States 100...
Zoom with Coach Val Thompson
May 11, 2020 05:28 - 54 minutes - 40.9 MBOur newest Ornery Mule Racing Coach, Val Thompson, zoomed in this past week with her insights on doing things outside running that make us better runners. Coach Val shares some pointed advice about strength work, stretching, warming up before runs, and leads us in a lively discussion about using meditation and improved mindset in our running practices. Stay tuned through the end as Head Mule Michele Hartwig fills us in on some details about our latest race announcement, Midwest States 100.
Timo Yanacheck & Jason Dorgan: Former Kettle Moraine 100 RDs
May 09, 2020 00:09 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MBTimo Yanacheck and Jason Dorgan had us laughing, inspired, and crying in two very special episodes of the Dirt. In commemoration of the 25-year anniversary of the Kettle Moraine 100, we were so honored to visit with the two long-time and former Kettle Moraine 100 race directors. In this episode, Timo and Jason fill us in on the rich history of the historic Kettle Moraine 100. Race directing has really evolved over the years and these two best friends tackled it all in grand fashion. Jason al...
Jenn Collins & the local Trail Sisters
May 01, 2020 04:01 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBLike rays of sunshine, Jenn Collins is bright, warm, and uplifting. Jenn shines as a lawyer, mom, caretaker of relatives, artist, wildlife volunteer, and, most recently, organizer of the Trail Sisters Waukasha group. In just about a year, the Waukasha Trail Sisters has grown to over 400 members. The "sisters-without-misters" group has become a safe community for women to trail run, talk, and support those being introduced to the sport. Jenn shares the tale of this trail group forming and how...