Trail Runner Nation
685 episodes - Afar - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsTrail 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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The "Tao of Running" with Gary Dudney
November 18, 2016 20:44 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBGary Dudney is a prolific writer and can be seen in "Ultra Running Magazine", "Trail Runner", "Runner's World", "Running Times", and others. He has run over 200 ultras and 50 Hundreds. He joins The Nation to explain what he has learned over the years, especially how to find joy in the journey of running. The Tao of Running Website The Book: "The Tao of Running: Your Journey to Mindful and Passionate Running"
Don't Give a Voice to Your Suffering with Gary Robbins
November 11, 2016 19:27 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBGary Robbins has won the HURT 100-mile trail race 3 times and many other races. He is also a coach and race director. Gary joins The Nation to talk about his experience at Barkley Marathons "scraping" his "10 essentials for safe backcountry adventures, trail running style" pacing and fueling "fade-rate" Check out Gary's coaching site Gary's Coast Mountain Trail Series The Squamish 50 The Red Bull 400 m at Whistler photo credit Brian McCurdy
Sally McRae's "Phone-Cast"
November 09, 2016 19:01 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBSally McRae is busy. She called, we agreed to hit record and now we have the first ever TRN "Phone-Cast" with Sally. Photo Credit: Billy Yang
Joe Uhan - Marble in the Groove
November 03, 2016 17:08 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBDr. Joe Uhan is a physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, coach.....oh, and he can run! Joe can be seen and read regularly on IRunFar and UltraRunning Magazine. He joins The Nation to talk about running efficiency and bio-mechanics. Running efficiently is very simple, but NOT EASY. Here are some links to what we discussed: Joe's Ultrarunning Magazine's November article, "Central Governor and Stride" Joe's IRunFar article, "The Western States Killing Machine, Par...
Take Your Shirt Off and Get Some Vitamin D - with Dr. Phil Maffetone
October 27, 2016 19:42 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBDr. Phil Maffetone has changed the way most of us eat, train, run and live our lives. He joins The Nation to talk about the social stress of the "No Pain, No Gain" philosophy, hydration, getting enough vitamin D, using fish oils, and much more. Here are some links to things we discussed: "Social Stress of 'N0-Pain No-Gain'" article HR threshold test The MAF Test Dr. Maffetone's Books Phil's Music
Trail Running is More Than Just Running...
October 18, 2016 03:54 - 1 hour - 61 MBCoach Travis Macy and Andy Jones-Wilkins join The Nation to discuss why trail running is more than just logging miles and how it becomes part of who we are. In TRN style, we approach this topic by throwing out words that spark these ideas: Faith Calm/Stillness Therapy Nook Community Failure Technology/gear Grain
Impact Moderating Behavior with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
October 04, 2016 03:52 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBTRN regular and running guru, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins The Nation to do a brief recap of this years Freedoms Run, a race he has directed for the past 8 years. We then talk about the "pendulum swinging back to minimalist shoes" and how it is important to have good running form. Check out the 3 Efficient Running Training Modules that Dr. Mark and the U.S. Air Force created. Here is the most popular 8:26-minute running video that demonstrates proper running form. Here is the Coach's Eye A...
Meghan Arbogast's Secret to Running Forever
September 30, 2016 14:39 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBMeghan Arbogast has been running for over 30 years and continues to be competitive with other runners that are 1/2 her age. She seems to be getting faster! She joins The Nation to discuss how she got into running, her training regime, love for running, race strategies and her favorite Taco Bell menu item. Hire Meghan to Coach you HERE New Yorker article, "Meb Keflezighi, Bernard Lagat, and the Secret to Running Forever" Wally Hesseltine video. 72-year-old Western States 100
205.5 Reasons to Run the Tahoe 200 - Race Report Part 2
September 23, 2016 19:18 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThis is Part 2 of the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run just finished up a week ago. There were over 100 people that started this race of 205.5 miles, including our own Don Freeman. We are doing a tw0-part podcast devoted to the race report (because this is twice as long as a 100-mile race, duh). Andy Jones-Wilkins and Jimmy Dean Freeman join this podcast to cover the experience of running the race from the eyes of Don Check out Candice's other races at Destination Trail
205.5 Reasons to Run the Tahoe 200 - Race Report Part 1
September 17, 2016 03:27 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBThe Tahoe 200 Endurance Run just finished up a week ago. There were over 100 people that started this race of 205.5 miles, including our own Don Freeman. We are doing a tw0-part podcast devoted to the race report (because this is twice as long as a 100-mile race, duh). Race creator and Director, Candice Burt, joins us with Donna Ní Cuarta, a volunteer that flew over from London. In Part 1 we will cover The Race Course Special Equipment The Volunteers Part 2 will cover the experie...
Running For Happiness and Health with Jason Fitzgerald
September 05, 2016 22:09 - 1 hour - 62 MBUSA Track & Field certified coach, elite athlete, and author of "Running For Happiness and Health: A Beginners Guide to Faster Pain-Free Running", Jason Fitzgerald joins The Nation to discuss some of the basics of running. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned veteran, Jason's book will give you practical advice and drills that can help you become a more fit, faster runner while reducing the chance for injury. We discuss: How to prevent injuries Strength and core workouts Goal orien...
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out"
September 03, 2016 20:21 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThat is one of John Wooden's quotes. He would have been a great ultra running coach. John's great niece, Kelley Puckett, joins The Nation to discuss Jimmy Dean Freeman's race report from the 2016 Badwater 135 mile race.
Why Would You Consider an Ultra Event?
August 27, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBLee McKinley, a well-accomplished ultra runner and tri-athlete, lends his wisdom to the podcasts as we discuss why we choose to go to the next level. Lee is competing in his third Ironman Kona in this October and talks about how his training has changed over the years. We also pressure Don into signing up for the Tahoe 200 mile race in September. Race Director of the Tahoe 200 Candice Burt joins the discussion. Running 200 or Directing 200 which one is easier. You will have to decide a...
Spitting in the Soup - A doping discussion with Mark Johnson
August 18, 2016 23:13 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBMark Johnson has been around the endurance community as a participant and as a reporter and photographer. He shares with The Nation his new book, "Spitting in the Soup - Inside the Dirty Game of Doping in Sports". In this book, Mark teaches us about the history of performance enhancing drugs in sports. Doping has been around for a long time, for many reasons, but only recently banned. Take a listen to this podcast and then go read the book. It will give you a much more informed perspect...
Pacing: How to Be the Best Pacer with Victor Ballesteros
August 04, 2016 04:24 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBVictor Ballesteros is an accomplished trail runner that has evolved into starting his own business, Victory Sport Design. Victor has developed some strong opinions on how to be a good pacer from his experience as a racer and pacing many of his friends. A few years ago he penned a great article on pacing, "The heART of Pacing". He joins The Nation to discuss his experiences and wisely teaches us how we can prepare to help our runners perform at their best. Check out Victor's Band, Voodoo...
Ultra Mindset for Life - Travis Macy
July 29, 2016 16:09 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBEndurance athlete and coach, Travis Macy, rejoins The Nation to expound on his book, Ultra Mindset. We take the lessons learned from ultra running and translate them in to life: business, relationships, parenting, etc. Our original podcast with Travis Check out the course, Ultra Mindset For Endurance Athletes. The cohort begins on October 29, 2016 The book is available at most book outlets including Amazon and available to listen on Audible.
2016 Hardrock 100 Race Review with AJW and Scott Mills
July 23, 2016 00:10 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBAndy Jones-Wilkins and Scott Mills join The Nation to talk about their 2016 finishes at Hardrock 100. This was AJW's second finish and Scott Mills' ninth finish. They talk about their different training strategies and race day strategies and how it unfolded: Training: How to avoid overtraining Pain vs. aches Heart Rate training Breathing training Altitude training Race Day: Phases of a race Avoiding the negative chatter How to pull yourself back from a DEEP funk Strategi...
"The World's Toughest Foot Race" with Jimmy Dean Freeman
July 15, 2016 19:57 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBCoach Jimmy Dean Freeman, founder and coach of the SoCal Coyotes running group, joins The Nation to do a preview of the 2016 running of the Badwater 135 mile race. JDF talks through the history of this race that routes from the lowest elevation to the highest elevation in the contiguous U.S. This will be Jimmy's second running of the grueling run. He teaches us about his training plan and his crew and pacer strategies. Follow the race HERE Check out JDF's podcast, "Do Inspiring Sh*...
Stephanie Howe Violett Shares Her Simple Rules
July 07, 2016 22:23 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBDr. Stephanie Howe Violett recently finished her PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology at Oregon State. She has taken her passion of running and transformed it into a career as an exercise physiologist, coach and sports nutritionist. She joins The Nation to discuss How to fuel during a run or race Apetite hormones Pallet fatigue She then shares her Simple Rules: Eat real food Chill out the day before a race Be nice Check out her blog HERE: with some really good recipes Check...
Jim Walmsley 2016 WS100 Race Report
June 28, 2016 23:18 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJim Walmsley was attempting his first 100 mile race at Western States in 2016. Shortly after the start, he captured and maintained the lead for the first 92 miles extending his lead by nearly 50 minutes AND on pace to break Timmy Olsen's course record. But then the unthinkable happened, he missed a turn and ran 2-1/2 miles in the wrong direction. Jim joins The Nation to talk about his preparation for the race, his strategy, his execution and how he finished the race. His splits (courtes...
Western States 100 Race Report with AJW & Bethany Patterson
June 27, 2016 19:39 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB2016 Western States is in the books. Like every year the race treats us to a number of stories. The trail is the stage for tales of racing for the Top Ten positions, racing the cut off or simply completing an epic challenge. Join Andy Jones Wilkens and Bethany Patterson (F7) as we discuss some of the moments that make this 30 hours so special.
2016 Western State 100 Preview with AJW
June 21, 2016 21:39 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis year's Western States 100 is a few short days away. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation to talk about the field of runners that have been training hard and will be toeing the line on June 25 His 9-month journey from hip surgery to his lean preparation for Hardrock 100 in less than 1 month. How to train and race in the heat "Master Carnage Sweeper" AJW's tips for racing on a HOT day AJW's "Intriguing Stories at the 2016 WS100" iRunFar's Western States 100 Women Preview ...
Simple Rules of Tim Tollefson
June 16, 2016 17:25 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBTim Tollefson is joins The Nation to talk about his rise from a local cross country athlete to 2014 USA 50K Trail National Champion, finishing 2nd at the 2015 Courmayeur Champex Chamonix (101K) and team member of the Nike Trail Team. He leaks his Simple Rules to performing at a high level and his success. Tim's 2nd Place Finish at CCC 101K Mammoth Sports Center Tim on Twitter Tim on Instagram
Sally McRae Get's Lost!
June 10, 2016 05:41 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBSally McRae sets out on the WS100 trail for a simple 15 mile out and 15 mile back and ends off course. Crawling through brush, standing an a ledge with a 50 foot drop, melting snow to hydrate, rock climbing and riding a tram was NOT part of the original plan. Fresh off the trail and straight to the microphone we hear first hand of "What happened out there Sally?!!"
10 Ways You Can Become Mentally Tough with Dr. Duncan Simpson
June 02, 2016 19:20 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWish you were tougher mentally? Tough enough to achieve some goals that may throw mental or physical road blocks in your way? Dr. Duncan Simpson is Assistant Professor in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology and is the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology Program. He joins The Nation to explain how research has uncovered 10 ways you can become mentally tough. Here is our first podcast with : "Getting in Your Head"
Keira Henninger Recovering from Adrenal Fatigue
May 27, 2016 02:45 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBKeira Henninger is a Mom, elite ultra-runner, race director, nutritionist, coach and amateur chef. Whew! She joins The Nation to talk about her struggle, diagnosis and recovery from adrenal fatigue. You can read more about her story HERE. She praises her Doctor, Dr. Alex Tuggle for listening and showing her a path to repairing her adrenal glands and return to the activity level she loves. Find out more about Divas & Dudes Running Club Women's Trail Running & Nutrition Join h...
Simple Rules
May 21, 2016 22:04 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis is the first in the series of podcasts talking about SIMPLE RULES. Let's face it, trail and ultrarunning can be very complex, especially when the adrenaline is pumping, the legs and mind are weary, or the sun sets on a early morning start. Kathleen Eisenhardt, a professor of management science and engineering at Stanford, explains the advantages of developing simple rules for life and business in a podcast that we recently listened to. We extrapolated her premise to the sport we lov...
"Where the Road Ends" with Bryon Powell
May 14, 2016 01:09 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBiRunFar.com has been entertaining and educating trail and ultrarunners for 11 years. Founder, Bryon Powell, joins The Nation to discuss his latest book, co-authored by Meghan Hicks, "Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running" Meghan and Bryon rely on their decades of trail experience to help the beginner and the veteran trail runner excel and enjoy the trail more. Meghan and Bryon working hard at Western States 100 Find more information about "Relentless Forward Progress" Check ...
Friends Don't Let Friends Over-train?
May 06, 2016 23:49 - 1 hour - 66 MBThe Nation's East-Coast producer and favorite headmaster, Andy Jones-Wilkins, joins a lively discussion on over training. How to recognize it (in yourself and your friends) How to avoid it How to come back from it Some key words that we talk about: Puddle of Muck Eeyore-ish Blitzkrieg Brain Housing Group Conditioning Blubber Join AJW in his Taproom here
Matt Fitzgerald; Is 50M 2x's tougher than 26.2
May 01, 2016 16:41 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBAuthor, nutritionist, endurance athlete and coach,MattFitzgerald, joins The Nation again. Mattrecently competed in the grand daddy of them all, Boston Marathon,again just a few short weeks after completing his first 50-milerace, American River50, We discuss his transition to 50 and itrolls into what is different between a marathon and 50 miler. Check out Matt's DQS App. Here is the link to his latest book, if you haven't read hislatest book, "How Bad Do you Want It?Mastering the Psycholo...
Warren and Erica Pole Do the 33 Shake
April 25, 2016 04:23 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWarren and Erica Pole, co-founders of 33Shake (no, not a European dance move), join The Nation on their North American adventure tour to educate us on the nutrition industry and introduce us to their revolutionary new gel. This face to face interview in Studio G to talk about their tour, how 33 shake can help your performance, and some of their experience on the tour thus far. Follow the tour HERE and the latest from 33 Shake on social sites: Facebook and Twitter
2000 Mile Western States Silver Buckle - Dan Williams
April 16, 2016 03:28 - 1 hour - 82 MBEvery runner has a mentor. Dan Williams is a mentor for more people than he realizes. Imagine your training partner is Ann Trason, as you work through strategies to negotiate a 100 Miles through heat, hills and miscellaneous chaos. After countless miles, mishaps and success you end up with some serious trail knowledge. Now imagine sitting down and talking to them. One wearing a 2000 mile silver buckle and the other, owner of a a-one-of-a-kind 1000 Mile silver buckle converted by WS int...
Is It More Than Running?
April 08, 2016 03:35 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWe start with the premise, "There must be more to this, it can't be just exercise." We hear takes from guests Ann, Zach, Mike and Karis. We love to run. What else do we love about our sport?
Can it all be in your head? with Matt Laye
March 30, 2016 00:26 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBHas your crew or pacer ever stretched the truth to get you to perform better? Have you ever wondered if you could push yourself just a little bit more? Matt Laye is an endurance athlete and PhD in medical physiology and an assistant professor of health and human performance at The College of Idaho. In his recent article in Ultrarunning Magazine, Matt explains that our mental potential might still be underestimated. Visit Matt's Blog: Laying It Down Follow Matt on Facebook and on Twitter...
Whitney Powell Plays Drop Bag
March 18, 2016 14:14 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBTrail Runner, Model, film maker, adventure seeker, Whitney Powell joins The Nation for a rookie stab at our favorite podcast: Drop Bag. As you will see, she quickly passed us and lead the pack to a strong finish. Don also brings a new spin to the podcast. Some of the topics covered: Funniest things you've seen on the trail Fasted Runs Prink, Haphazard, Doer Pet Peeves A "picture is worth a thousand words" Music You can hear Whitney on her podcast, Women In Sports Podcast (WISP) or a...
Carb up with Sage Canaday
March 11, 2016 06:36 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWe have done many podcasts regarding a low carb, fat-burning diet. Sage Canaday joins The Nation to offer a counterpoint. Sage Canaday is a world-class successful athlete that prescribes to a high-carb lifestyle. Sage has been an ovo lacto vegetarian for most of his life and has transitioned into a traditional vegetarian with whole foods. Find out how his experiment of one has fueled him to top performances and relatively little over-use injuries. Check out Sage's Coaching Site Check o...
This Is Your Day - The Story of Inspiration, Endurance, Devotion
March 05, 2016 05:48 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBOver the last few years, there have been a surprising increase in the number of films about trail running. These films help capture the culture of our sport. Film-maker, Myles Smythe and film festival organizer, Robert Rhodes join The Nation to speak about this phenomenon. We are also graced by the always entertaining whit and wisdom of ultra running's only Andy Jones-Wilkins. Join your trail tribe at an upcoming screening at one of the many Trails in Motion events. Treat yourself to Th...
Sock Doc Goes Sockless with TRN
March 01, 2016 06:02 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThe Sock Doc, Dr. Steven Gangemi, joins The Nation after expunging his socks and going barefoot. We catch up with the Sockless Doc and talk about: Is chocolate good for you? Slosh Tubes Get More Fit With Two-a-days How to Reduce Stress with sleep and deep breathing The Power Siesta Consistency: Smart Training Adapting to your training. How to avoid it Is Ketosis good? Climbing 25-foot trees IS good cross training. LINK to Video Link to Dark chocolate macadamia nut bark recipe
TRN Audio Magazine - Volume 2
February 21, 2016 07:50 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBMagic Moments What's in a Trail Name? Are We Loopy? They're Always Stealing 'me Lucky Charms The Dictator's Closet How to Deal with a Running Rut Pardon me, madam, but do you happen to have any Lime Gu?
The British are Coming with Warren Pole
February 13, 2016 18:50 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBOur favorite British corespondent, Warren Pole, joins The Nation to talk about nutrition and the small cottage industry he and some mates started. 33 Shake is high-nutrition food that deliver a difference you can feel. Born from his desire to feel better and fuel more effectively, Warren discusses the low-quality of the many current sports nutrition products and how 33 Shake is different. And finally, it is available in the United States! SHOP HERE If you enter the code, "TRN33" you wil...
Healthy Eating with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
February 06, 2016 02:11 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBDr. Mark Cucuzzella joins The Nation to help us understand the evolution of the American dietary guidelines. We discuss: What is Insulin Resistance and why is it important? What is the best way to lose and maintain weight? Does the calories in / calories out method of weight loss work? How can your diet help you with your cholesterol levels? How much does your genetic background play in your weight and health? Can we manage risk factors for certain diseases by what we eat and manage i...
Stephen Jones May you Run Más
February 05, 2016 06:28 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBThe Trail Running Tribe is a unique community. We are tied together by our shared experiences and the relationships formed from adversity and achievement. Stephen was a member of the trail-running group Wasatch Mountain Wranglers. An experienced ultra runner, completing distances from 50 to 200 Miles. He was also an experienced skier. On Sunday January 31st in Park City Utah, Stephen went skiing and was caught in an avalanche. He was located on Tuesday morning. We pay tribute ...
Zach Bitter 100 Miles in 11:40
January 30, 2016 06:28 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBZach Bitter's 402.5 laps around the track at the Desert Solstice Track Invitational held in Phoenix AZ in 11 hours, 40 minutes and 55 seconds is enough to capture the New American Record. Keep in mind, the record he broke was his own. Zach averaged a 7:00/mile pace. This remarkable pace includes anytime needed to stop and refuel, gear change, problem solve and anything else that can pop up in 100 miles. Join co-hosts Ann Trason and Sally McRae as we talk about fast times, pure runnin...
Candice Burt HURT100
January 23, 2016 08:25 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBCandice Burt proves that experience and execution are two key ingredients if you want to stand on the podium at the finish line. HURT100 is legendary for challenging even the toughest of Ultrarunners. Candice seems to enjoy the 100 mile distance as long as you add crazy climbs, mud, slick rocks and humidity. You can find Candice's blog at WildDefined.com Discover her artwork and poetry. Link over to Destination Trail and find Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 120M and 100K, Belli...
Brad Kearns Goes Primal!
January 16, 2016 05:16 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBBrad Kearns was one of the top professional triathletes for nine years. During that time, he won 30 titles worldwide including an amazing streak of seven victories in a row. Brad teaches The Nation how he learned the hard way how to train for success. In his new book with Mark Sisson, "Primal Endurance" they teach us how to Go faster on less training Lose excess body fat and keep it off Reduce Stress Train Intuitively Have fun training! Check out the Primal Endurance Podcast Lear...
A Look Back at 2015 & Look into 2016
January 07, 2016 04:32 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBJanuary is time to review what was accomplished in the previous year and look optimistically into the coming year. The Nation is joined by Andy Jones-Wilkins, Ian Sharman and Billy Yang to discuss: 1. Top male performance 2. Top female performance 3. Top American story 4. Top European story 5. Biggest Surprise 6. Trends in the sport 7. Predictions for 2016 Make sure you check out Billy's year end retrospective video HERE Make sure you see all the 2015 ultra running statistics in...
100,000 Pyramid - Trail Runner Nation Style
December 24, 2015 18:27 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThe Nation goes rogue and kicks it game show style. We adapt the 1970's game show, "100,000 Pyramid" to create a trail running version. Join Andy Jones-Wilkins, Carilyn Johnson, Warren Pole and Sally McRae as they go head to head giving and guessing trail running lingo. We may have pulled some laughing muscles on this one. You can also watch the video of the game show HERE.
Is Supplementary Salt Needed in a Race? with Coach Andy DuBois
December 17, 2015 22:42 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBYour watch timer goes off. It is time for another Salt Cap. You come into an aid station and you are covered with a salty brine on your forehead. It's time for some potatoes and salt. How important is that salt in your training and racing? Andy DuBois, one of Australia's top endurance coaches, joins The Nation to discuss Salt. Andy is an accomplished elite endurance athlete including a top finish at UTMB and other wins. He has a pedigree of certifications and is always on the cutting...
Fear of Failure - with Dr. Jim Taylor
December 09, 2015 22:52 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBInternationally recognized sports psychology and coach, Dr. Jim Taylor, joins The Nation to discuss his recent four-part blog series of the Fear of Failure. We discuss the most common fears of failure: They will disappoint parents friends will no longer like them will be ostracized by their peer group will experience embarrassment or shame will be worthless people all their efforts will be a waste of time will experience the devastation of not achieving their goals. He then explains...
From Injury to Simpatico with Amy Albu
December 04, 2015 18:50 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAmy Albu is an ultra verteran. Despite her youthful age, Amy has been running for 21 years and has 16 Mountain Masochist finishes to her name, including a recent 4th place in 2015. She is also the women's leader in the Beast Series and one race away from setting a new women's record. It is hard to believe, but in February 2014, she snapped her lower leg and ankle during a race. We talk to Amy about her injury, surgery, recovery and return to running at an elite level. Andy Jones-Wilkins...