Light on the Trail

EP55 One smooth operator and a quick one at that! Jeremy Pena joins this episode to talk through running his first 100k , oh he also placed 3rd! We go through battling not just miles but also life and how the struggles we go through in life can make us stronger for those miles. Do you have a question or episode idea? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.comWatch this episode and more on the YouTube Channel. And follow along on Facebook and Instagram, Thanks for the support!

EP54 I reconvene with former guest Jacob Palos, run a few miles and then sit down to discuss a topic near and dear to our hearts. "How does someone balance the time for fitness, family and even faith" We cover some serious issues like the long term effects of being absent from your children and staying fit enough to protect your family.You can find the podcast on the Facebook , the Instagram and Youtube!Questions or episode ideas? Email to frankc@lottrunning.com

Ep 53, If you are curious about running your first 100k or more specifically the Crazy Desert 100k put on by the San Angelo Road Lizards, this be the episode. What a great spot to run a 100k. We break down the course, new shoes, new fuel and new achievements. And remember, "don't let the plans get in the way of the journey" Questions or episode ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com You can also find the podcast on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.

EP 52 An absolute great conversation with Joe and Tammie Friberg. The race directors of the Run4Bibles Marathon, the La Nuit night relay race and also founders of Equip Disciples. They have put there experience in running and hearts for the Lord together to bring needed materials to missionaries across Africa and put on two fantastic races along the way that helps Equip Disciples but also brings "a little more light on the trails" for our God! (see what I did there) If you would like to learn more about Equip Disciples, the race events or would like to help Joe and Tammie you can visit there website here (https://beta.equipdisciples.org/run4bibles) for Lots of information.Run4Bibles race info on ultra signup here! and you can reach Tammie at her email here, tammie.equipdisciples.org This podcast is on the Light On The Trail YouTube channel as well so if you would like to see some of the slides and pictures we talk about you can find them there.

EP 51 Talking with Josh Drube we learn what made him challenge himself to run 1% further every day! And thats not the only challenge he has put on himself, Josh ran 26 miles for 26 days and is currently on a running streak going over a year, the great part is that he does it all with a grateful heart and selfless attitude trying to help others accomplish great things and get a few miles in along the way. Thank you for being you Josh! Josh is on Instagram here, watch his journey. Follow the LOTT POD Instagram and Facebook page if you dare. Questions or ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 50 The good, bad and ugly of FKTs. What are the 3 different styles? Can I make my own route? How do I submit an FKT? I go over all these things and we touch on some of the controversial bits as well. All this and more! Follow the pod on the instagram here! Join our Facebook page!Any questions or ideas?? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

Amongst his many impressive race podiums and 24 hour and longer achievements such as qualifying for team America, Philip Sebastiani is not just a great runner but also a teacher, a dad, husband and a coach! On this episode I get to talk with Philip as he makes his 2nd appearance on the podcast and we go over some of his coaching tactics and thoughts along with his amazing 2024 year!If you have any ideas or questions email at frankc@lottrunning.comfollow the Light on the Trail on our Instagram and FacebookYou can also watch and see more on our YouTube Channel Find Philip on his instagram here, on his Strava and you can email him psebastiani@infinite-endurance-coaching.comand his new podcast Infinite Endurance Podcast

Coach and founder of Nomad Endurance, Luke Scribner gives some great insight to what it takes to be a coach. He works with young teens and kids all the way up to Semi Pros and even those in the Masters category. I pick his brain about the nitty gritty of what it means to build a training plan, whats a "training block" and so much more! This episode is also in video over on the Light on the Trail YouTube ChannelYou can find more about Luke on the Nomad Endurance website here! Send Luke and Email to luke.runnomad@gmail.comand check out the very cool Instagram here! Don't forget you can also find more and follow the podcast on the Light on the Trail Instagram and also our Facebook page! If you have a question or episode idea email me at frankc@lottrunning.com

After a run through the local trail I sit down with Chris Hill. A trail runner, cyclists and coach. We talk about some common issues he sees runners struggle with and how he trains them through it. What gets him excited and his own personal running plans for the up coming year!If you would like to learn more about coach Chris Hill you can find his website here type2sports.comYou can find the Light on the Trail Instagram here,The podcast FaceBook page here ,and OH YES, the YouTube channel here!If you have any questions or ideas you can email to frankc@lottrunning.com

Caleb Scoville is the founder of Gazela. A new running vest brand that is striving to make "the last hydration vest you'll ever need." Listen in as we talk over all the tests and details he has been putting his first model the Super Senda through to make it ready for the trails!You can find the Gazela Instagram here!And Caleb Scoville here on Instagram as well.BUT here is the Gazela LinkTree for all the goods!If you have any questions or episode ideas email to frankc@lottrunning.comTag along on the LOTT POD Instagram or on the Facebook page

On this episode lets break down the confusion with what a "Vo2 Max" is and how it can help us as runners, why we need to worry about it and what does it even stand for??Check out the Facbook page hereAlso Instagram and oh yes the YouTubeIdeas or Questions ? email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

Imagine running for over a day to then be knocking at the door of disqualification as you beat cut off times by 10 minutes and try to pull yourself together to finish and beat the clock! Justin Weed joins the podcast to give us some insight into how his forth 100 miler went at the Lake Murray race. Questions or ideas ? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

Ep43 1,500 miles and 57,000 feet of gain along with canyons, hills, swamps all "deep in the heart of Texas" Charlie Gandy is heading up the xTx project or Cross Texas Trail to bring a massive adventure trail to the state. As Charlie puts it this will be for the "Bold And Daring Always Seeking Success"

Let's go into some recent hot topics in the trail running verse and throw some other thoughts in along the way! Let's talk about big DNFs, The recent Strava update involving segments, The Camile Herron Wiki mess and the NEW RECORD set at the Appalachian Trail! This is a Trail Chatter.

EP 41 Have you thought about starting your own race company? I think as runners we all have the thought of "I wonder how my race would be". After years in the industry PJ Izaguirre has started Perspective Pacing as well as still race directing other races. You may know him from Tejas Trails Events, Ep 13 of the podcast or even seen him on TV on Texas Country Reporter! Find his website here Perspective Pacing Website If you have episode ideas or thoughts email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP40 Did I survive the massacre?! WHAT EVEN IS IT?! It is an absolutely great event that really shows the passion of trail runners. It is set up like a last man standing or backyard style race but everyone is also welcome to just show up when ever and run when ever, oh there is also a community aid station and did I mention its free!Questions or Ideas ? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 39, I meet up with Jacob Palos, an Army veteran and current K-9 Handler Officer. After a run through Cedar Hill State Park, I hit record and he shares his experience with mental toughness and being purposeful with your workouts. This was a wonderful conversation and as we mention in this episode, if you are thinking about doing something hard YOU SHOULD!Questions or Ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 38 You turn the corner at the race and there's the photographer! Do you pull it together and look tough? Try to look cute? Maybe make a silly face?? Nicky Atkins is one of those happy surprises behind the lens. Providing the sound of a shutter and a smile he helps the weary runner remember their race day through photography.Find him and his amazing work ( REALLY GO LOOK!) on instagram @nicky_atkins_Any Questions or Ideas please email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP37 Here is a look at some running world records to get us ready for the 2024 summer olympics and whats coming up with the LOTT POD!If you have any questions or episode ideas let us know at fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 36, What an amazing and unique race! My team, proudly named THA DOGG POUND had a blast and pushed ourselves from 7pm to4am! Here are some live recordings throughout the race.

EP35 After signing my wife up to join me for the coyote trail race against her will it unfortunately had to get postponed and moved down the road to another race location. Hear my and her story as a new trail runner setting a distance PR and actually finishing greater than you could expect.

Ep 34 We catch up with Brandon Cox from Ep 8. So what does he think of trail running after a year? And you wont believe how well he has been doing.

Ep33 Going after your first 50 mile race? Or perhaps your 50th, 50 miler. Here is a run down of my ill prepared but completion of one heck of a race!

EP32 Let's say your goal race or "A" race is just around the corner and you have not been able to put in the training you had to, (training you made your self think you had to) so what do you do, play it smart? Go 110% anyway ? Change goals? DROP OUT?! Well thats the boat i'm in so lets talk about it.

EP 31 What can you do when a race gets cancelled? Joining friends on the trail is always a great option! Goodies on the YouTube channel Also the Facebook Page and if you have questions or ideas email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 30. Found your self wondering about creatine? No its not just for "meat head gym rats" Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in the world and occurs naturally in your body! ITS EVEN GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN.Check out the LOTT POD Facebook Page Also on the Instagram And clips to be found on YouTube

EP 29 A JAM PACKED episode ! Fighting through the weather and night at the Rocky Raccoon to complete a first 50 miler along with experiencing what it takes to be a pacer through all that. Battling through injury and moving forward, tails from the trails about Bandera and Cowtown with all around fun! Check out the Facbook page hereAlso Instagram and oh yes the YouTubeQuestions or Ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

BONUS EP 28 The Tinajas Trail race was outstanding. Held at the great Colorado Bend State Park put on by former podcast guests and wonderful people at Tejas Trails. Here is a fun run down of the course and the people I got to meet, oh and there is an ostrich farm involved. Find us on the Facebook Page Also Instagram yes YouTube now and even on Ko-FiQuestions or ideas please email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 27 Its just a tight fitting piece of cloth how helpful can it be? Let's dig a bit into compression and Its claims of performance and recovery boosting abilities. Could it all just be a placebo effect or are we really giving our muscles a leg up?!? Questions or ideas, Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.comFacebook page here Instagram goodies here oh look a Ko-Fi page

Do you have what it takes to be a competitive trail runner? I talk with Philip Sebastiani and Aaron Castanon of the High Plains Elite running team and dig into a bit of their training and goals for this promising team on the rise! High Plains Elite Facebook page and Instagram The LOTT POD Facebook page Instagram and Ko-Fi , (its like Patreon)

EP 25 What does it take to start up and operate a local running club that provides miles and smiles with the feel of community ? I talk with Stephen Hammond who runs the Burleson Running Club and club member Scott Custead.SEE THE LOTT PAGE HEREBurleson Running ClubQuestions or ideas !? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP 24 Why do runners have to "qualify" for Western States just to get into a "lottery" ?? And how do you qualify ?! I had the same question so let's try to break it down.OUR NEW PAGE HERE!Questions or episode ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP23 Let's take a look into the plan so far for the year to come. That future plan also looks to have some new shoes in the picture!? So heres some thoughts on . . "The Peggy's" CHECK OUT PAGE HEREHave an idea or question for the show? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP22 A fun re cap of the year with former guests Will Bryant and Jeff Klapprodt. We cover some great stories and thoughts for running plans in 2024. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions or episode ideas ? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP21 How well have the Altra Out Roads held up with over 500 miles under them! How about a Black Diamond headlamp after just one race, eh well. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions and ideas? Send to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP20 You keep hearing about these injuries but why do they show up some much and HOW can you not fall victim ?! CHECK OUT PAGE Questions or ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP19 Let's hear how it is to be married to a trail runner and their side of the story. In this episode I interview my wife and we hear her side of the story, oh boy. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions or Ideas ? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP18 Tapering, What and why ?! Lets get to the point. You hear about it everywhere and heres why. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREIdeas or Questions? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP17 Curious about volunteering at a race?! The aid station can be the make or break point for some runners and you could be the difference. Here are 5 tips I just learned after my first experience. CHECK OUT PAGEQuestions or Ideas ? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP16 Chris McWatters is the Owner and RaceDirector of Tejas Trails. He shares his journey through sports and sporting events that lead him to where he is now, blessed to do what he loves. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREhttps://www.tejastrails.comQuestions or ideas Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP15 Regina holds 10 FKTs, multiple Ultras under her belt and just completed The Leadville 100 by the skin of her teeth with a toughness that every trail runner strives for! Regina is also an ambassador for Tailwind and Lulu Lemon and a constant force in the Texas running scene. Get ready for a treat! CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions or thoughts? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP14 A beginners first Ultra, so how was it? I take you through the 54k Summer SufferFest by Blazin Trails. Headlamps go out, Longest time on feet and even a broken toe, GOT DOG ?! CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions or Thoughts? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP13 Co-Owner and Race Director of Tejas Trails PJ Izuguirra shares what it takes to get the job done and how it can bring intense moments such as running a stretcher to a downed runner but also moments of great gratitude and joy. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions or ideas email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP12 Having a proper outlook on the struggles ahead and having the positive ability to respond to those struggles IS A GAME CHANGER!CHECK OUT PAGE HEREEpisode ideas or questions ? Email fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP11 Some cadence confusion in your life? Why is a high step per minute so important. . . or rather why it's not so important ?! Let's knock this out.CHECK OUT PAGE HEREEpisode ideas or questions? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

EP10 We go over some training Jeff and I have done recently to get ready for a 54K. How he didn't lose his way from running and what's worse, Pickles or Stretching ?! CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestions or topic ideas? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

I take notes from the Hidden Hills Ultra Marathon I recently ran and adjust fire with the pros and cons and plan on how to run my next race the Blazin Summer Sufferfest that is just around the corner! We also get into the book of James to help adjust fire on temptation. CHECK OUT PAGE Any questions or ideas email at fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

Monster of a man Brandon Cox tells us what made him set the weights down for a moment and look into a trail 5k. You will have no excuse to not run after this great tell of determination! CHECK OUT PAGE HEREAny Questions or Episode ideas email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

Let's get a better foot hold on trail shoe anatomy! Going through a shoe from top to bottom and covering the specifics that make a trail running shoe do what it does. CHECK OUT PAGE HEREQuestion or episode idea? Email to fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

I have the pleasure of interviewing Briston Rains and it does not disappoint! He is the Owner, Texas race director and podcast host of Texas Outlaw Running. We learn of his journey in starting his business and where it is now but also his journey with God. CHECK OUT PAGE Episode ideas, questions or need help with your audio? Email at fullsteamaudio@outlook.com

Tired of getting lost in the running lingo when you hear words like VO2 Max, UTMB and Planter Fasciitis?? *( Note a negative split is a faster time on the 2nd half, I made it confusing and said incorrectly at the end)* Lets breakdown some of this vocab and get in the conversation! CHECK OUT PAGE HEREHave a word we missed, question or episode idea?! Email at fullsteamaudio@outlook.com