Welcome to Trail Jam - The Trail Transformation podcast, where we’ll cover all things trail related, from 100 mile stories, to injury prevention, and dietary concerns.
In this episode Jake and Rachel sit down to discuss goal setting in the nutrition world. Rachel explains the importance of SMART goal setting and suggests ideas for nutrition-related goals that may surprise you!
In this episode Coach Mike talks about his 100 mile adventure from the trails in Winona to La Crosse!
Join us in this episode of Trail Jams as Coach Jake and Mike sit down to talk with Trail Transformation athlete Taylor Ross and his journey across the entire state of Iowa!
In this episode Coach Jake talks about his journey on the Superior Hiking Trail as he attempted to complete the 310 mile journey in under 4 days. You don't want to miss this one as we discuss the highs, lows, and everything in between that Jake experienced on the trail.
In this episode coach Jake and Rachel talk about all things nutrition as coach Jake embarks on his big Superior Hiking Trail adventure!
In this episode Coach Jake and Rachel sit down with Trail Transformation athlete, Joe Meyer who completed the Troll Stroll 360. Listen along as we discuss his adventure on the North Country Trail. We dive into his "why", gear, nutrition, and his awesome crew member. Be sure to listen to the end as he tells some skunk stories!
In this episode Pat and Rachel sit down and talk about all things altitude. Including the Speedgoat 50k, nutrition changes at altitude, and what it's like training/racing in the age of COVID.
In this episode Rachel talks about supplementation for Vegetarian/Vegan athletes, Bone Stress Injuries, and Pre/Post Workout powders. We apologize for the audio quality at times. We are still learning how to be Pod-casters. Enjoy!
In this episode Coach Mike talks about the difficulties of being a race director during this year of uncertainty. We talk about where to go from here, what goes on behind the scenes of races, and some ideas for creating your own race this year.
Coach Jake and Mike Clark of Clark Performance Consulting sit down and talk about the current situation of the world. This episodes provides useful tips on how to navigate the uncertainty of the world and how to stay mentally strong. Clark Performance Consulting delivers individually tailored mental conditioning programs rooted in cutting-edge research and rich psychological theory that aim to improve performance in sport, the arts, and business. By harnessing the power of the mind, performers, coaches, and organizations have improved specific skills such as focus, visualization, and present moment awareness while increasing mental toughness.
In this episode Pat and Rachel talk the about how nutrition supplements can support daily life and training for endurance athletes. They also discuss how to find good sources and what to watch out for in the supplement market.
In this episode Coach Pat answers a few questions on training during social distancing and finding new ways to challenge yourself.
Join us for a conversation with Coach Pat, on the importance of finding the right fit!
Things are changing by the minute these days, but it's important to find the constants in life, we happen to make running one of ours.
Training with a 21 month old, running your own PT clinic, and so much more, join us for a conversation with our most recent addition!
Cheeseburgers on the SHT, Grapefruits in the mail, and the 2020 race season, enjoy a conversation with Registered Dietitan, Rachel Turi
Clark Performance Consulting delivers individually tailored mental conditioning programs rooted in cutting-edge research and rich psychological theory that aim to improve performance in sport, the arts, and business. By harnessing the power of the mind, performers, coaches, and organizations have improved specific skills such as focus, visualization, and present moment awareness while increasing mental toughness.
Join us for a great conversation with the Storm Trail Race Series directors!
We had some fun recording this one. Kick back, relax, and enjoy some stories!
The Iditarod Trail Invitational, A winter wedding in the BWCA, and so much more on this episode of Trail Jam!
Join us for a chat with Coach Mike Rodriguez,owner of Endurance Sports Physical Therapy & Performance
Owning a running store, moving to Minneapolis, running through the winter, on today's episode, we talk about it all!
Join us for an awesome conversation, with the one and only Deb Seitz!
Join us for a chat with our friends at Blue Ox Running! We talk running, nutrition, training and just about everything in between! If ya haven't heard, join the herd!
Join us for an in depth dive on cross country skiing, we cover Classic Vs. Skate, where to start, and how much Pat will beat Jake by at the 2020 Birkie...
Join us for an in depth dive into the pros and cons of winter running!
Join us for a discussion with HighFive 100 Race director and Finisher Logan Rhodes. Learn more about this one of a kind event, and hear what it takes to make to the finish line.
Join us for a discussion about the importance of incorporating an off season activity, and how trying a different sport may make you a stronger runner.
Sit down with Mike and Austin as they debrief an incredible weekend spent with our friends at the Mines of Spain 100. Big thank you to Mile90 Photography for capturing the journey!
On today's episode we chat with Jamison Swift, UMTR board member, trail runner, and of course race director of the St. Croix 40!Learn about this one of a kind event and about Jamison himself on today's episode of Trail Jam!
On today's episode we sit down with Adventure Mama's Emily Carlson and chat about what it takes to balance life with training, and still compete at a high level!
Sit down with the one and only Todd Nardi, the best ultramarathon medic we've ever seen!Learn about how he got started, the trauma he's seen and his advice to anyone before their next endurance event.
Today we sit down with Stephanie Hoff, one of the biggest Trail Ambassador's we know. If you have questions about how to get involved with building and maintaining local trails, reach out to your local Trail Association.To get involved with the SHT follow this link: https://superiorhiking.org/who-we-are-shta/
We chat with coach Mike about the what happens behind the scenes at some of your favorite races!
Austin and Jake sit down to discuss the results of their weekends, as well as recap the the Superior Fall Trail Races as a whole.
Long and Michelle are a staple at local trail races, and we're honored to have them join us for another edition of Trail Jam! They've got a little something special planned for this year...
Today we sit down with Coach Mike, and chat about the importance of long term goals. We also chat about our top 3 predictions for this year's UTMB.Mike dives into the Superior 100 course, and what he thinks an attainable time is on that course!
Richard Chrz is a Superior Fall Trail Race 100MI, 50MI & 26.2MI finisher, race director for the Goosebumps 6 / 24 Hour Run/Walk!, Co-founder of the Local Lupus Alliance Inc. and one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. We had the opportunity to sit down with Richard, and chat about running, music, and his Lupus diagnoses. Be sure to tune in for a great conversation.
On today's podcast we sit down for a detailed conversation about the Ouray 100. Finishers, Ben Foreman & Austin Nastrom speak to the struggles and triumphs that occur over the course of 100 miles, and 42,000 ft of climbing. Special thank you to Performance Running Gym for hosting this event live. This episode is longer than our normal ones, so we've dropped some details here in the notes if you want to skip to certain points in the race recap. Miles 1 - 25: 9:20 - 18:45 Physical Training: 18:45 - 23:40 Miles 25 - 50: 23:40 - 37:30 Mental Training: 37:30 - 45:15 Miles 50 - 75: 45:15 - 1:01:30 Nutrition: 1:01:30 - 1:07:40 Miles 75 - 102: 1:07:40 - 1:31:49
On today's episode, Jake and Rachel sit down to discuss the impacts that heat and dehydration have on your running.Learn tips and tricks for beating the heat at this year's Voyageur 50, one of the Midwest's oldest (and hottest) ultramarathons! For more info regarding hydration and electrolytes, check out our latest blog!
Check out this unique look into what happens behind the lens at your favorite ultra!Race day photographers are always there to capture your journey to the finish line and Rick and Kristi are some of the best! Catch them at some of the countries most prominent events, and make sure you smile for the camera!Check out all of their amazing photos here.
Welcome to a special edition of Trail Jam! Today we sit down with 5 amazing athletes, and they share the story of their first ultramarathon.Andrew Steger: A La Crosse local, Andy is new to the trail scene, and he shares his story about running through the mud at the 2018 Hixon 50k.Margaret Ho: Another La Crosse mainstay, Margaret has made a big splash in the midwest running scene! Margaret took 2nd at her first ultra, the Dances with Dirt 50k, and quickly followed that up with a 2nd at the historic Voyageur 50. She recently smashed the course record at the Eau Claire Marathon.Lisa Byrne: Lisa has been doing it longer than any of us, back in 2009 she ran the Wild Duluth 50k, and hasn't looked back. Lisa looks forward to yet another finish at this fall's Superior 100.Neal Collick: Neal is fast, like really fast...He recently stole the course record at the Fall Superior 100 from coach Jake. Neal has won 10 of the 15 trail races he's finished and has yet to finish outside of the top 5. This includes winning his first race the tBunk 50 miler.Stephanie Hoff: Steph embodies ultrarunning and the trail scene in general. Steph volunteers more than anyone we know, and she sits down to chat with us about her first ever trail run at the Afton 50k
More miles doesn't always equal more fit... sometimes it means more injuries, more stress, and ultimately more burnout. Today we sit down with Coach Jake and Coach Mike, they discuss their backgrounds as Physical Therapists, what got them into coaching, and how they get the best out of their athletes.Stay tuned until the end to hear their picks for the Western States 100, and be sure to share this episode for a chance to win 1 free month of coaching!Until next time,Happy Trails
On today's episode, we dive into the nutrition process of Mediator Release Testing, and how it may be able to help you in many facets of life. After that we talk more about fueling during the warm summer months, and how Rachel is feeling for her upcoming racing season!
On today's podcast we've got Coach Mike, Coach Pat, and Coach Jake talking about what drives them to do what they do, in running, coaching, and in life! Get the full scoop on how Trail Transformation got started, and grew to be what it is today.The coaches also share some of their favorite trail running memories, and recap some of their most recent running events. Stay tuned to then end to hear where we'll be racing this summer, and get a quick preview of this weekend's Spring Superior Trail Races!
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