Latest Trail runner Podcast Episodes
Reaching the Finish Line (feat. the Herd)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - February 12, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutesWell, we've reached the finish line. Episode 190 is the final episode of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast. In this final episode, we feature the Herd. You get to hear from many of the amazing people that make up this great community. Jefé gives his sincere thanks to all the people th...
The Next to Last Aid Station (feat. Steven Pritt, Marcie Bazor, and Timmy Time)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - February 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourWe celebrate our second to last episode by bringing you a very special edition of the show. All four of the original Big Ass Runner Crew share their memories, experiences, and stories from the last four years. Join us as we sit around Jefé's Big Ass Couch and share some laughs and tears on our...
A Big Ass Announcement & Chatting with Podcasting Friends
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - January 29, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourWe start Episode 188 with a Big Ass Announcement you don't want to miss. And then gather with some of our awesome podcasting friends. What's the Big Ass Announcement and who are our podcasting friends? Find out on Episode 188 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast! New YouTube channel -...
The 2024 HOKA Bandera Recap
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - January 22, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutesGet the behind-the-scenes recap of the 2024 HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race from the infamous Chapas Aid Station. You'll hear from some of the folks serving at the aid station, as well as a summary of the race itself. And possibly hear exclusive audio from one of the winners. You'll love ge...
Ultra Running for Normal People with Sid Garza-Hillman
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - January 15, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutesWe are all about the every day runner, and this week we get to talk to author, coach, race director Sid Garza-Hillman about his new book, Ultra Running for Normal People: Life Lessons Learned On and Off the Trail. We dive into a few of the nine lessons covered in the book. As every day runner...
Two Films You Don't Want to Miss
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - January 08, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutesWhen we come across great films we know the Big Ass Runner Herd would enjoy, we must pass them along. Both films are must-see. The first, a fantastic ultra marathon documentary surrounding one of the top races in our sport. The second, a feature film that is trail running adjacent, but is cha...
Trail Running Christmas List & How to Attack New Year's Resolutions
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - January 01, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutesWe're back and it's a new year! We start by talking about what was on everyone's trail running Christmas list. And find out it Santa was good to the Big Ass Runner Herd or not? With a New Year comes resolutions, or as we prefer, goals. What are some of the top goals people have, and what are...
The Inside Story on a Last Man Standing (feat. Hayden Harrell)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - December 18, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutesHave you considered racing in a Last Man Standing? Curious how they differ from other trail races? We invite Hayden Harrell into the Big Ass Runner studio to get the inside scoop into his first Last Man Standing. You'll learn hear all about his experience - what his pre-race goals and concern...
A Real Wedding Story & Going Back to the Very Beginning
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - December 11, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutesEl Jefé shares the story of his daughter's wedding - did it go over well or was it totally wheels off? And shares five ways weddings are like trail races. See if you agree and hear some secret audio of the big day. And in segment two, we take you back to the very beginning. The very, very be...
The Ideal Morning Routine & Getting Your Legs Vert Ready
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - December 04, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutesWe asked the Big Ass Runner Herd what their idea morning routine is, and they didn't disappoint. Get inspired by the Herd and getting your day started off right as you try to become the best trail runner you can be. We'll also hear from one of Jeff's favorite marketers who has an awesome take ...
Do Saunas Help Trail Runners & A New Trail Running Season (feat. Rick Bonam)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - November 27, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutesDo you bio-hack? What does that even mean? Where does sauna fit, what are the benefits, and what does the science say? We dig into this topic, and find out if Jefé made the plunge into sauna. And we talk a lot about different seasons of life. Well Big Ass Runner Herd member Rick Bonam is ...
Great Trail Race Options for 2024 & A Lake Murray Recap
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - November 20, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutesIf you're looking to add to your racing calendar in 2024, Jeff shares four great races to consider. Will you join the Big Ass Runner crew at any of them? Which is your favorite? And while Jeff missed the Lake Murray endurance race, he had an awesome correspondent on site. We share some exclu...
Dealing with a Devastating Loss (A Special Episode)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - November 13, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutesJeff opens up about a profound loss within his extended family, delving into the lessons he's gaining from this challenging experience. Life is a journey of peaks and valleys, marked by inevitable losses that touch us all. Navigating these difficult moments and extracting valuable lessons from ...
My First Trail Race (feat. Johnny Wise) & The Big Difference: Trail vs. Ironman
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - October 30, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutesThe Wise Runner, Johnny Wise, gives us his account of his first trail race. This road runner ventures on the trail and shares his perspective on how it went, and what the differences are. And in segment two, we venture to Tempe, Arizona for a Half Ironman. We give you live audio of the event,...
Steven's New Ass Stuff is Back! & A Scary Story You Won't Believe
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - October 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourLooking for cool trail running gear ideas - you're in luck! Steven's New Ass Stuff is back with six amazing "stuff" ideas. From $6 to $100 and everything in between. You don't want to miss it. And we bring you a very scary story - a true scary story - you won't believe! See if the hair on y...
A Shocking Development (feat. Steven Pritt) & A Scary Story (feat. Kristin Giddens)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - October 16, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutesSteven Pritt joins us for a shocking development and some breaking news. You may be very surprised by this decision. It might get your heart rate going and make you want to try out some new technology. And we continue bringing back some scary stories leading up to Halloween. This tale is abo...
Love Never Ends Recap & A Scary Story (feat. Ashley Dustine)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - October 09, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesThe Love Never Ends trail race was last weekend, and Jeff recaps the event with some awesome audio interviews taken from the course. You'll love this sneak peek into the race and feel the power of the trail running community coming together for an amazing cause. And in segment two, we go into...
A Huge Controversy (feat. Steven Pritt) & #1 Response from Non Runners (feat. The Herd)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - October 02, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutesSteven Pritt joins us to talk about a big, hairy, audacious topic which overwhelms all of us this time of year. Which side of this controversy do you sit on? Find out in segment one. And in segment two, we find out what are the top responses trail and ultra runners get when we tell our non-r...
A Good Running Mindset (feat. Steven Pritt) & What To Do When Motivation Dips
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - September 25, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutesBig News: Steven Pritt returns to the show to talk about a framework that helps you set a good racing mindset. It's a framework he learned from the great Lucy Bartholomew @Lucy_bartholomew and follows three C's - confident, curious, and calm. We discuss. And when your training motivation drop...
How to Know When to DNF & Exclusive Timmy Time Love Songs
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - September 18, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutesDNF tends to be a four-letter word for trail and ultra runners. But why? And should it be? We dive deep into this topic. Jeff shares his thoughts, and the Big Ass Runner Herd chimes in as well. What are your thoughts on this topic? And we've figured out supply chain issues and the Timmy Tim...
Inside the Herd (feat. Brandon Hurst) & Big Learnings from the Six-O Trail Race
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - September 11, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutesOne of our favorites segments, Inside the Herd, is back! Get to know Brandon Hurst as he talks about how he found the trails, and what amazing organization he supports to help others around the world. And after over a year away from races, Jeff shares his experience at the Six-O Trail Race an...
The Barkley Fall Classic (feat. John Calabrese) & Ask Jefé Anything
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - September 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWhat is the Barkley Fall Classic, and how does it differ from the Barkley Marathons? We get the scoop from John Calabrese, who has done the Fall Classic four times and is about to attempt his 5th. What is the race like, and how does John train? And you asked, and the Clydesdale answers. Y...
Why I Run (feat. Kathryn Hillier) & Power of Training Together (feat. Matt Eby & Erin Barrett)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - August 28, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutesOne of our most popular segments, Why I Run, is back! Hear Kathryn Hillier talk about her powerful why, and how the trail running community plays such a big role. And in segment two, Herd members and life partners Matt Eby and Erin Barrett talk about how training together has made them better ...
The Why Behind the Mid-State Mile (feat. Jon Cox) & Ask Marcie Bazor
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - August 21, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourJust.One.Mile. We talked about the documentary of the Mid-State mile a few episodes ago, and Asst. Race Director Jon Cox joins us to share how the race got started and what successes and failures he's observed the last four years. You'll be inspired to hear the Why behind the race and how it d...
Coaching Corral: Why Hill Training Is So Important & Timmy Time is Back!
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - August 14, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutesWe talk a lot about building our aerobic base, and why that is so important, but don't talk as much about hill training. Well in segment one, the coaches dive into that topic and you may be surprised to learn all the benefits of hill training and how to implement it into your programming. And ...
How a Dog Saved a Life (feat. Jeff Goodrich) & The Danger of Dehydration
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - August 07, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourJeff Goodrich's was unhappy and wasn't sure what to do about it. Then a puppy dog named "Duder" entered his life. Hear how this dog changed the trajectory of Jeff's life and what lessons he has learned along the way. You'll be encouraged and inspired. And it segment two, Jefé shares three int...
Coaching Corral: Our Favorite Races & A Must-See Trail Documentary
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - July 31, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutesLooking for a race to sign up for? In this week's Coaching Corral we talk about our favorite races to run, crew, and serve. You'll get some new ideas to help you fill out your racing calendar. And in segment two, Jeff shares an awesome trail running documentary you don't want to miss. And, t...
Love Never Ends: A Powerful Story of Tragedy and Triumph (with Karen Sparks)
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - July 24, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutesIn this emotionally gripping episode of the Big Ass Runner trail running podcast, we hear the incredibly powerful story of Karen Sparks, whose life was shattered by an unimaginable tragedy. With incredible courage, Karen opens up about her painful journey through grief, resilience, and ultimatel...
From Linebacker to 100-Miler (feat. Jake Rastas) & True False Test on Hydration
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - July 17, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourJake Rastas is a D1 linebacker turned ultra runner. How did he make the transition, and why did he decide trail running was the path for him? What did he learn about the trail running community? And how did the 100 miler go? Find out in segment one. In segment two, Jeff shares what he's be...
The Power of Thankfulness (feat. Rusty Smith) & Habits and Rhythms for Trail Runners
Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast - July 10, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutesDo not miss Rusty Smith's heartbreaking, yet inspiring story of his grandson Max. Find out what "#Max's5" is and why it is so powerful. You'll gain a new perspective on how to be thankful in any and all circumstances. And inspired by Rusty's segment, I asked the Big Ass Runner Herd to share yo...
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