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Trail Runner Nation

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Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice to the trail running community - from beginners to the pros! We offer tips and discussion regarding race nutrition, pacing strategy, mental focus and much more from well-respected members of the trail community.

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EP 575: TRAINING PRINCIPLES: The Joy of Pacing

June 11, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Pacing can be an art and a science.  In this episode we bring on four experts to help us understand what a good pacer is and isn't / does and doesn't. Scotty Mills, Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman, Coach Meghan Canfield, and Andy Jones-Wilkins share their wisdom as racers and pacers.  What makes a good one?   Here are some previous episodes we have done on pacing: Pacing: How to Be the Best Pacer with Victor Ballesteros Pacing and Crewing with Dominic and Katie Check out SoCal Coyotes Che...

EP 574: TRN Audio Magazine - Volume 10

June 03, 2022 20:26 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

It has been a while since the last publication of the Audio Magazine.  We invited some of our favorite witty guest to make it fun. Each person comes with a title of their article. The other participants guess what the article is about and then we discuss. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar Warren Pole,  one of the founders of 33 Fuel. They recently started a podcast that is devoted to endurance fueling: 33Fuel Podcast

EP 573: 5 Biomarkers Every Runner Should Know About

May 27, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

Biomarkers help us understand what is going on inside our bodies.  There are many that are very important to endurance athletes.  In this episode Ashley Reaver helps us identify five of these biomarkers, why they are important, what is the normal range and what can we do to correct them if they are outside the normal range. Ashley Reaver is a registered sports dietician with a masters in Nutrition Science and Policy.  She offers nutrition counseling in her private practice and a full-time ...

EP 572: Running and the Science of Mental Toughness

May 20, 2022 22:02 - 59 minutes - 48 MB

Don recently came across an article by Mariska van Sprundel, "Running and the Science of Mental Toughness". We love talking about the mental side of our sport and thought Dr. Rob Bell would be an excellent guest for the topic. Dr. Rob Bell is a certified Mental Performance Coach with years of academic research and real-life coaching experience.   2 of the 7 books Rob has written:: - Puke & Rally: It's Not About the Setback, It's About the Comeback - listen to our episode on the book HERE ...

EP 571: TRAINING PRINCIPLES: Base Building

May 13, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

We've all heard that we should build a good "base".  In this episode we devine what base building is and how to make it a fundimental part of our training.   Our experts for this episode are Ian Sharman, Krissy Moehl, Dr. Phil Maffetone, and Ellie Greenwood. Links: Dr. Phil's Big Books: Big Book of Health and Fitness Big Book of Training and Racing Dr. Phil's web site Sharman Ultra Coaching Krissy Moehl's web site Phil Maffetone's music site

EP 570: The Power of Consistency

May 06, 2022 03:54 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

What does consistency mean to you? Returning guest, Adam Kimble joins The Nation to discuss the long-term benefits of consistency.  Could consistency be the holy grail of training success? Learn more about Adam by checking out his web site and his coaching site, Run On Dirt Coaching. Adam's social channels: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

EP 569: Should We Believe in Science-Backed Research?

April 29, 2022 21:10 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MB

Alex Hutchinson is back to discuss some of his most recent articles he published at Outsideonline: Why Cyclists Can Handle Heat Better than Runners New Data on How Your Arm Swing Affects Running Do Endurance Athletes Get More Cavities? Alex Hutchinson is an avid runner and author.  We did a series of podcasts on his book, Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Previous Podcasts where we discuss the specific chapters of Endure: Podcast #1:   The Unf...

EP 568: How to Deal With Aid Station Emergencies

April 22, 2022 16:21 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Our good friend and running doctor, Mark Cucuzzella, joins us again to discuss common medical issues that you might experience on the trail, causes and treatments. Dr. Mark's Run for Your Life Podcast Dr. Mark's book, "Run for Your Life" Make sure you watch his 8:25 Video that show the principles of natural running. Be sure to spend some time learning at The Natural Running Center web site. Visit Two Rivers Treads running store either in person or call them and ask them some questio...

EP 567: 5 Secrets Pros Do That Can Help You Regardless of Your Ability

April 15, 2022 10:30 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MB

Head Coach and Executive Director of the Hoka Northern Arizona Elite Team, aka Hoka NAZ Elite, Ben Rosario helps us understand how the pros train.  You might be surprised that there are many things they do that you can too!  Regardless of your ability level, age, or experience, we can learn some key principles that will help us run faster and/or further.   Sleep Nutrition Strength Training (you don’t have to have a gym membership) Stretching Taking it easy on easy days BONUS – Pa...

EP 566: Strategies For Mental Running

April 09, 2022 03:47 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

A few weeks ago we spoke with Addie Bracy about mental training.  We loved it so much we bought her book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning: Your Psychological Skills for Ultra Success, and asked AJW if he would join us to talk about the principles she writes about. Visit her mental performance page at Strive Mental Performance

EP 566: Strategies of Mental Running

April 09, 2022 03:47 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

A few weeks ago we spoke with Addie Bracy about mental training.  We loved it so much we bought her book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning: Your Psychological Skills for Ultra Success, and asked AJW if he would join us to talk about the principles she writes about. Visit her mental performance page at Strive Mental Performance

EP 565: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Running with Poles

April 01, 2022 14:54 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

We often see photos of people, especially outside the USA, running with poles.  Running with poles can be more efficient - using both legs and arms to help you uphills.  Have you ever considered running with poles or not sure how to use them proplerly?  In this month's Training Principles episode, we get some sound advice from four professional runners, Max King, Courtney Dauwalter, Sabrina Stanley, and Tim Tollefson on how to be successful with poles. Check out Max King's runnning camp S...

EP 564: Run Like a Pro (Even if You're Slow)

March 26, 2022 03:04 - 59 minutes - 48 MB

Runner, coach, certified nutritionist and author Matt Fitzgerald teams up with the coach of the Hoka Northern Arizona Elite team, Ben Rosario, to help us understand how the pros run.  In their new book, they help us understand that we can reach our potential if we include some of these training techniques and strategies. Matt has been on TRN ten previous times including the episode we referenced, How Bad Do you Want It? Find out more about Matt and coaching at 8020endurance.com 

EP 563: Mental Training for Ultra Running

March 18, 2022 00:30 - 52 minutes - 42 MB

We've all heard the saying, "Ultra running is 90% mental and the rest is in your head". Addie Bracy a sports and performance phychologist rejoins The Nation to dive deep into this oft-times neglected part of our training.  We discuss mental toughness and how it correlates to performance, mental distractions, and how to get into the "zone". Check out her book, book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning: Your Psychological Skills for Ultra Success Visit her mental performance page at Strive M...

EP 562: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Conquering Technical Trail Running

March 11, 2022 17:33 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MB

Trails can be intimidating with varying technical challenges.  Four coaches from Sharman Ultra Coaching help us understand these challenges and give us some tips on how to feel more comfortable. Ian Sharman, Liza Howard, Hillary Allen and Addie Bracy  are all excellent technical trail runners and share their knowledge with us. Learn more about mental training at Addie's web site: strivementalperformance.com or her new book, Mental Training for Ultrarunning: Your Psychological Skills for...

EP 561: Believe Your Best Athletic Days are Ahead of You

March 04, 2022 18:57 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hillary Allen was on the top of her sport, Skyrunning, when she fell 150 feet off an exposed ridge, breaking two ribs, fracturing her back, ruptuing a ligament in her foot and breaking both wrists.  She joins The Nation to discuss the mindset of injury recovery, why having a support system matters, and the importance of balance in athletics. LINK to her Tedx CU talk LINK to Hillary's web site Get her Book, Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds

EP 560: Spin the Bottle with TRN

February 25, 2022 15:08 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Sometimes we just have to have a light fun episode.  We invited Andy Jones-Wilkins to join us on a new type of episode, Spin the Bottle, a randomized vocabulary game.  Join us and play along. We referenced AJW's postmortem episode shortly after his first DNF. HERE is that episode. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

EP 559: Understanding Female Athletes with Megan Roche

February 18, 2022 16:35 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Dr. Megan Roche helps us all, men and women, understand the physiological differences that women have and how it might be an advantage. Dr. Roche is an MD and current PhD candidate at Standford University working on epidemiology, focused on population health and genetics for athletes, spedifically women.  she is also a freaking fast runner: 2016 USATF Trail Runner of the Year 5-time national champion North American Mountain Running Champion 6-time member of team USA She is the co-aut...

EP 558: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Consistency

February 11, 2022 15:42 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

In our second monthly installment of Training Principles, we attack the subject of consistency.  Joining us on this episode are some amazing coaches and consistent runners.  We chose some running and coaching couples for this episode: Megan Roche: Consistency in Speed Happy Running Coaching Some Work, All Play podcast Book: The Happy Runner: Love the Process, Get Faster, Run Longer David Roche: Consistency in aerobic development Emily (Harrison) Torrence: Consistency will help you r...

EP 557: Eric Clifton- Racing His Own Race

February 04, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

Eric Clifton was inducted into the American UltraRunning Hall of Fame in 2021.  He was the fastest and most dominating 100-mile trail runner in the 1990s. He has amassed more than 60 ultra wins and his win ratio at the 100-mile distance is staggering 17 wins of his 31 finishes and more than 20 course records.  His strategy was very different from the norm back then.  And get this....He has 19 years of his career where he won at least one ultra. We sit down and talk with Eric about his experie...

556: Ultrarunning History

January 28, 2022 03:53 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Davy Crockett, the host of the podcast, "Ultrarunning History" joins us to help us understand our community’s history and helps us better understand our tribe's culture.  Davy has run over 100 100-mile finishes since starting in 2004.  He is a race director of the Pony Express Trail 50 and 100 in Utah and was recently named Director of the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. You can learn more about Davy and his many works at Ultrarunninghistory.com 

EP 555: Running Your First Ultra with Krissy Moehl

January 21, 2022 15:50 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Are you new to trail or ultra running? Are you interested in testing the a new distance?  Krissy Moehl wrote the book that can help you. We talk with Krissy about her updated second edition of the book and how it can help you become a better runner. We mentioned a video of Roch Horton talking about the Kroker's Canteen aid station at Hardrock 100 Learn more about Krissy, preorder her book and consider her coaching services HERE 

EP 554: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results with Atomic Habits

January 14, 2022 19:36 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MB

Are you looking to begin running?  Are you having trouble with consistent running?  Are you wanting to take your running to a new level?  This episode will help. Adam Kimble recommended the James Clear Book, Atomic Habits, to us a few months ago.  We read it and realized there are many tools in this book that can help us develop habits that will propel us to becoming better runners.   Here is the episode where Adam introduced us to the book: EP 541: Improving Performance Through the Ag...

EP 553: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Quality Training

January 07, 2022 19:04 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

In 2022, we will be doing a monthly episode focused on Training Principles.  In this episode, we start with the principle of Quality Training. We have invited four experts to give their take on quality training: Sally McRae: strength training = injury prevention Sally's Web site Patrick Reagan: disciplined recovery runs Patrick's coaching site Adam Kimble: variety Adam's coaching site Ian Sharman: have a purpose Ian's coaching site

EP 553: Training Principles - Quality Training

January 07, 2022 19:04 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

In 2022, we will be doing a monthly episode focused on Training Principles.  In this episode, we start with the principle of Quality Training. We have invited four experts to give their take on quality training: Sally McRae: strength training = injury prevention Sally's Web site Patrick Reagan: disciplined recovery runs Patrick's coaching site Adam Kimble: variety Adam's coaching site Ian Sharman: have a purpose Ian's coaching site

EP 552: David Horton: Always Searching for the Next Challenge

December 24, 2021 16:54 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

David Horton is a 5-time finisher and won the first two Hardrock 100 races.  He has competed in over 160 ultras with 40 wins. He is one of 14 finishers of the iconic Barkleys Marathon.  But wait, he has also set speed records on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Coast Trail and one of the fastest transcontinental runs.  David is a Professor of Health Sciences at Liberty University where he shares his passion for endurance sports with its students and encourages them to aspire to more. In thi...

EP 551: The Art of Running Free

December 17, 2021 20:58 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MB

"You're off to Great Places, today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so...get on your way!" - Dr. Seuss Trail running is more than exercise, it is moving meditation with nature. Do you want some of this? Are you considering trail running? You might have some apprehensions. In this episode we talk with long time trail runners Brian Metzler and Doug Meyer about trail running basics from where to find a trail to running gear, fueling and safety.  Their stories and step by step proces...

EP 550: TRN Gift Exchange

December 10, 2021 16:20 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

Since it is gift-giving season, we thought we would throw out some ideas to The Nation in a unique way, by doing a gift exchange with Andy Jones-Wilkins! Here are some of the gifts: Book, Running & Being by George Sheehan Sundial  Snittens Holy Hiker Bidet Petzl Iko headlamp A race bib/entry Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

EP 549: Running Through the Ups & Downs with Patrick Reagan

December 03, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Patrick Reagan has twenty years of running experience and had been coaching endurance athletes for ten years.  But in 2021 he found himself in a funk that he couldn't figure out.  In this episode, Patrick explains that his increased fatigue and changing emotions were a result of low ferritin and iron levels.  He reveals what changes he made and how he is coming back to his real self. Patrick runs professionally for Hoka One One and GU Energy Labs.  Here are his recent accomplishments: 201...

EP 548: Bon Courage: How to Become More Courageous

November 26, 2021 22:22 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MB

Bon Courage is an essential French expression for offering verbal support before or during a difficult task.  Similar to the English, "good luck" but with a twist.  Luck is outside of our control, where courage is something we can control. Returning Guest,Hillary Gerardi, joins us to discuss her philosophy of building courage with "little c's and BIG "C's".        

EP 547: Remember to LIVE!

November 19, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Dr. Gordon Harvey is a Professor of history at Jacksonville State University.  He is also a seasoned ultra runner with dozens of finishes under his belt.  He has a pendant that says, "Memento mori and memento vivere" - Remember that you must die, and remember to live. Gordon joins The Nation to talk about his recent experience training and running the Pinhoti 100.  This was a race to prove that his first 100-mile finish wan't a "fluke".  But there were obstacles and set backs in his traini...

EP 546: The Nation Speaks

November 12, 2021 06:03 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Our first live recording where Nation Members could join the audience and listen while we record & ask any questions they have for Don, Scott and frequent-guest Andy Jones-Wilkins. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

EP 545: Survey Results Are In! Mental Health and Running

November 05, 2021 14:39 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Ultrarunner and Psychologist, Jill Colangelo, recently published her thesis discussing the relationship of mental health and ultra endurance sports.  Some of you may have even participated in her study!  We discuss how prevalent mental illness is in our sport and how we can balance our passion with healthy living.  You can read her paper HERE. For more information or to talk with Jill visit her web site.  

EP 544: Part 2- Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 2

October 29, 2021 14:02 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MB

The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you're able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan Performance in Eugene (Physical Therapy, Coaching, Running Analysis) and is studying manual therapy fellow-in-training at Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy in Steamboat Springs, CO. Topics we cover in part 2: The central governor has a purpose and we have...

EP 544: Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 2

October 29, 2021 14:02 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MB

The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you're able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan Performance in Eugene (Physical Therapy, Coaching, Running Analysis) and is studying manual therapy fellow-in-training at Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy in Steamboat Springs, CO. Topics we cover in part 2: The central governor has a purpose and we have...

EP 543: Part 1- Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 1

October 24, 2021 03:52 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MB

The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you're able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan Performance in Eugene (Physical Therapy, Coaching, Running Analysis) and is studying manual therapy fellow-in-training at Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy in Steamboat Springs, CO. Topics we cover in part 1: What is the central governor What the centra...

EP 543: Wrapping Our Brain Around the Central Governor Theory - Part 1

October 24, 2021 03:52 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MB

The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you're able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan Performance in Eugene (Physical Therapy, Coaching, Running Analysis) and is studying manual therapy fellow-in-training at Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy in Steamboat Springs, CO. Topics we cover in part 1: What is the central governor What the centra...

EP 542: Drop Bag with AJW

October 15, 2021 19:33 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

Here are the items we talked about Running Shoes - HERE is the article Don referenced Ibuprofen - HERE is the story AJW referenced What are your Cues? Why are we offended by the term Jogging? Knowing the trail The Awe Run. HERE is the article from Psychology Today about Awe Walks. HERE is the podcast episode Scott mentioned where he learned about Awe Walks Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

EP 541: Improving Performance Through the Aggregation of Marginal Gains

October 08, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Adam Kimble and Strava Co-Founder, Mark Gainey, were recently talking about Eliud Kipchoge's attempt at the sub 2-hour marathon.  They focused on every little detail that his team worked on improving. These small improvements can make a big difference.  How can we implement this strategy in our lives?   British Cycling Team Performance Director, Dave Brailsford, did this with the team back in 2003 turning their mediocre winless team into a powerhouse of competitors with his philosophy of t...

EP 540: Can You Be Fit and Still Be Unhealthy? Dr. Phil Maffetone Weighs In

October 01, 2021 21:31 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Trail Runner Nation friend and frequent guest, Dr. Phil Maffetone, helps us understand that health isn't a simple byproduct of fitness; that fitness can be improved with better health.  He explains how we can become healthier and more fit athletes.  We refer to an article, "Athletes: Fit but Unhealthy". Other references: Get the Maffetone App HERE Take the 2 Week Test Get a taste of Dr. Maffetone's best articles HERE Keep listening past the credits for a song from Phil's most recent...

EP 539: 7 Simple Rules Before Buying Your Next Running Shoe

September 24, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella and Dr. Ryan Green are runners, experts on running form AND owners of specialty shoe stores.  We enlist their help to teach us how to choose the right shoes: Find a credible store and fitting expert Step & Feel What is the right size? Use all your senses to feel the fit Orthotics? Color matters Magic will happen when you take off your shoes References: Contact Dr. Green at his web site or visit his web site: Varsity Running Dr. Mark's Run for Your Life P...

EP 538: Continuous Glucose Monitors: The Ultimate Running Hack?

September 17, 2021 14:55 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

One of the new devices for athletes that is getting some buzz are continuous glucose monitors (CGM), a small adhesive patch with a tiny filament embedded in the flesh.  This device is designed to track your blood sugar levels.  Could this be the next technology that helps runners avoid bonking?  Author, runner and regular TRN guest, Alex Hutchinson recently tried out one of these devices and shares his experience.  Read his recent article, "A Real-Time Fuel Gauge for Endurance Athletes" in ...

EP 537: When Your Doctor Says, "Stop Running"

September 10, 2021 18:41 - 57 minutes - 45.7 MB

Most of us inevitably recruit a team that support our running.  This could be a running partner, coach, crew, pacers, etc.  One key teammate that you might consider is an Athletic Trainer.   Guest co-host, Krissy Moehl, shares her experience with having someone on her team that helps maintain her body through activation, recovery and treatment. Kerry Gustafson is owner of Prime Sports Institute, an athletic training facility providing a team approach to health care in Bellingham, Washing...

EP 536: Seven Simple Rules For a Successful Longer Run

September 03, 2021 21:50 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Andy Jones-Wilkins joins to talk about seven simple rules to consider for a successful long run.  This list is not comprehensive and we may have follow up episodes.   Don't run a single hill (the definition of a hill varies by fitness level) Run all downs, (unless the hill taxes the knees, quads, or risk a fall) Start early with a purposeful walk/run rhythm.  Keep the body fresh, do not put yourself in a catch up position.   EVERY time you shift from a run to a walk, use this mantra, ...

EP 535: TRN Pulls Back the Curtain: A Discussion about the WHY That Drives Us

August 27, 2021 23:54 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MB

Trail Runner Nation began in November of 2011 with a singular purpose or WHY: To share knowledge with our Nation of runners that will help them become better runners, run longer. In this candid conversation, Don and Scott talk about how this WHY was formed and how it has guided the podcast: from choosing guests and topics. We credit this clarity to a book by Simon Sinek, "Start with Why". We highly recommend it to everyone that might be looking at life or projects that are a little blurry....

EP 534: Kilian Up Close: Trail Running, Risk Taking, Family & More with the World's Greatest Trail Runner

August 20, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Kilian Jornet, 33, is one of our generation's greatest endurance athletes.  He is a six-time Skyrunner World Series champion, and has stood atop the podium at trail races around the wold, most notably the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, Western States Endurance Run, and Hardrock Hundred Mile Run.  Jornet has set fastest known times on mountain peaks from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc and holds numerous ski mountaineering records. Guest Hosts Anna Frost and Stephanie Howe speak with Kilian from h...

EP 533: Puke & Rally - Mental Toughness with Dr. Rob Bell

August 13, 2021 22:03 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

One thing most runners have in common is that we will inevitably puke: literally and figuratively.  How do you react to these situations?  Dr. Rob Bell is a certified Mental Performance Coach with years of academic research and real-life coaching experience.  He will help us to put these situations into perspective, frame them and then use them to propel us to improved performance and fulfillment. Dr. Rob Bell's seventh book, Puke & Rally: It's Not About the Setback, It's About the Comeba...

EP 532: The Truth Behind Sally McRae's Win at 2021 Badwater 135

August 06, 2021 23:56 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Badwater 135 mile race is dubbed the world's toughest footrace.  It begins at the lowest elevation in the USA (280 feet below sea level) and runs over three mountain ranges in the blistering heat of Death Valley, climbing 14,600' to end at the portal to Mt. Whitney.  Some of the greatest ultra runners have run this race.  This was Sally McRae's second attempt.  In 2018 she finished a personal-disappointing seventh place.  This year she won and won big.  She joins co-host Krissy Moehl to disc...

EP 531: The Art of Running with Joe Grant

July 30, 2021 21:44 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MB

Joe Grant has run and raced around the world and created some amazing adventures in his home state of Colorado.  Guest hosts Anna Frost and Stephanie Howe find out more about what makes Joe tick and why he feels running is an art. Joe's move, The Middle Way Find out more about Joe's adventurous life Joe's adventure to bike to and then summit all of Colorado's 14ers (peaks that are over 14,000' in elevation)   Anna's web site Anna's Trail Run Adventures Stephanie's web site Step...

EP 530: Running with Emotion and Other Learnings From Western States 100?

July 23, 2021 19:38 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Our Coaches, Krissy Moehl , David Roche and Ian Sharman join us to talk about some of the lessons that were learned from the 2021 Western States 100 race that might help you improve your performance. You can find out more about Krissy: - Krissy Coaching services - Krissy's book, "Running your First Ultra" Ian Sharman can be found at - Sharman Ultras coaching services - Ian's podcast, "PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast" David's stuff - David and Megan's coaching at SWAPRunning - Th...

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