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Send us Fan MailTrail running is getting faster right in front of us, and you can see it in the results: course records dropping, deeper fields showing up everywhere, and athletes crossing over from road and track with zero patience for “easing into” the trails. We sit down with Rachel Temaichek to catch up on a wild personal update from racing in Europe, then zoom out into what's already shaping the heart of the season across US trail racing, the Golden Trail World Series, the Skyrunner World Series, and the World Cup calendar.We recap Gorge Waterfalls 30K and why the Lauren Gregory vs Taylor Tuttle showdown felt like a statement race, plus what Mason Cope's performance says about the current level of American men's racing. From there we hit Canyons 50K, where Matt Daniels and McKenna Morley light up a fast course and push the bigger question: are nutrition, training, and shoe tech making trail running records the new normal? That naturally leads into Western States 100, where the fields look deep enough to make even “safe” picks feel spicy.On the international side, we talk Skyrunner quirks like evening starts and headlamps, then go deep on Zagama: the fan energy, the mud, Taylor Stack's historic American podium, and Tove Alexanderson's jaw-dropping course record. We also break down Ledro, the Kenyan depth in the men's race, and the ongoing debate about staggered starts and passing on technical descents. Subscribe for more race breakdowns, share this with a trail friend, and leave a review if you want more frequent ranking and results check-ins.Follow Rachel on IG - @rachrunsworldUse code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa
Plná verze podcastu a bonusový obsahPlnou verzi podcastu (100 minut) si můžete poslechnout na Forendors.cz.Makej vole! na Forendors - forendors.cz/trailrun.cz149 Kč měsíčně (přístup ke všem epizodám), nebo 199 Kč za epizodu.Výše uvedeným příspěvkem mi pomůžete s provozem podcastu Makej vole! a dostanete za to mimo jiné přístup ke všem bonusovým epizodám podcastu MAKEJ VOLE!Pro vás drobný, pro mě velká pomoc a motivace. Děkuju :)Podcast MAKEJ VOLE! také podporují:Český výrobce sportovní výživy PencoProč jsem si vybral právě Penco? Český původ, super lidi, obrovský know-how, vlastní vývoj a špičkový výrobní zázemí. Za touhle značkou je super tým lidí, kteří ve Slaném už víc než 30 let vyvíjí a vyrábí špičkovou sportovní výživu. Tohle mi prostě sedí. Více se dozvíte na penco.cz.Kód makejvole20 = 20% sleva na produkty Penco v eshopu www.penco.czSportovní sluchátka ShokzShokz jsou sluchátka využívající technologii bone conduction, tedy vedení zvuku přes lícní kost přímo do vnitřního ucha. Technologie bone conduction obchází bubínky, takže uši zůstávají otevřené a vy při poslechu slyšíte i okolní zvuky. Což se při běhání, trailu nebo jakémkoliv sportu venku prostě hodí – hlavně kvůli bezpečnosti a lepšímu vnímání okolí.Kód makejSHOKZ = 20% sleva na sluchátka SHOKZ v eshopu www.sportovnisluchatka.czSALOMONTvůrce inovací a trendů ve světe trailrunningu a outdoorových sportů. Více na salomon.comO čem jsme se bavili?V téhle epizodě jsem si pokecal s Barčou Bukovjan o jejím sedmém místě na Zegama-Aizkorri – jednom z nejprestižnějších trailových závodů světa.Barbora BukovjanBarbora Bukovjan je česká trailová běžkyně z Frýdlantu nad Ostravicí, která se za posledních pár let propracovala mezi světovou elitu. Vedle trailu zvládá i silnici – maraton má za 2:35. Loni získala Golden Ticket na Golden Trail World Series a letos se rozhodla dát kariéře všechno – dala výpověď a zaměřila se naplno na běh.Baskická legenda Zegama-AizkorriZegama-Aizkorri je horský maratonský závod v Baskicku ve Španělsku, který letos slavil 25. ročník. Trasa měří 43 km s převýšením 2730 m+, vede přes legendární výstup na Sancti Spiritu a vrchol Aizkorri. Závod je známý neuvěřitelnou atmosférou – tisíce diváků lemují trasu, nejvíc pak v úzkém koridoru na Sancti Spiritu. Jde o první závod série Golden Trail World Series 2026.Co jsme probrali:Jak se Barča dostala k běhání a proč zvolila trail místo silnice.Jak se trénuje na maraton za 2:35.Golden Ticket – jak ho získala a co celá série Golden Trail World Series obnáší.Proč si vybrala právě Zegamu a jak vypadala příprava i cesta do Baskicka.Atmosféra závodu – start vedle Alexandersson, Wyder a Alonso a co se dělo v Barčině hlavě.Průběh závodu kilometr po kilometru – bahno, kamení, koridory plné šílených diváků.Sancti Spiritu – to místo, které se slovy prostě nedá popsat.Trénink, spolupráce s trenérem a jak sledují výkon a tepovou frekvenci.Plány na zbytek sezóny – ME ve Slovinsku, Quebec, Japonsko a možná i Sierre-Zinal.Baskicko – jazyk, který nikdo nezná, pivo ve vínových skleničkách, pintxos, navigace co nefunguje a fotbal, při kterém fandíte Realu ve špatné hospodě.A ještě spousta dalšího.
It was a heavy week in trail running, to say the least. Katie Schide officially withdraws from Hardrock as her foot injury rehab continues, and Kilian Korth faces season-ending surgery on a peroneus longus tendon tear that took place during this year's Cocodona 250.Then the Cam Hanes situation. After Hanes admitted to using banned peptide BPC 157 in an Instagram thread following his 2:39 Eugene Marathon, Sage Canaday filed a USADA tip. We break down the ethics of doping enforcement below the pro tier and what Cam's outsized influence on the sport means for any resolution.Plus: Rachel Entrekin's new multi-year Norda deal through 2029, Rachel Drake's record-shattering FKT on the West Grandeur Ascent, Will Peterson ending his Appalachian Trail FKT attempt at the Mason-Dixon line, ASICS opening a year-round UTMB training base in Les Houches, results from Leavenworth Trailfest and the Golden Trail World Series, plus a Twisted Fork Trail Festival preview.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderNorda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Janji - premium trail running apparelSupport the show
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Ledro ha sido la segunda parada de las GOLDEN TRAIL World Series. Es verdad que aún quedan 6 carreras más, pero creo que, con lo poco que hemos visto hasta el momento, ya se pueden aventurar algunas predicciones respecto del ranking final. Kilian JORNET tuvo molestias en el TFL durante la Zegama. ¿Afectará esto a su preparación para Western? ¿Habrá sido un golpe psicológico? Comparto mi reflexión al respecto. Para más contenidos en esta línea, sígueme en: https://www.instagram.com/correrporsenderos/ #trailrunning #skyrunning #goldentrailseries #kilianjornet #westernstates Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hoffy-beats/victory-lap License code: 3HIGDOTTOF568HYX
In questa puntata torniamo sui sentieri della Zegama-Aizkorri, una delle gare simbolo del trail running mondiale, per raccontare emozioni, fatica e atmosfera di un evento diventato negli anni una vera festa della corsa sui sentieri. Nella prima parte è con noi Daniel Pattis, protagonista di uno splendido secondo posto nella prova basca della Golden Trail World Series. Con lui ripercorriamo i momenti chiave della gara, la mitica salita di Sancti Spiritu trasformata in un corridoio umano di tifosi, il significato del correre anche per una squadra nel trail moderno e i prossimi appuntamenti della stagione, dagli Europei off-road in Slovenia fino alle prossime tappe del circuito mondiale.Nella seconda parte spazio a Martina Valmassoi, miglior italiana a Zegama, che ci racconta il suo modo personale di vivere l'outdoor tra trail running e viaggi in bici. Dopo la gara nei Paesi Baschi, infatti, Martina è ripartita pedalando in modalità bikepacking, trasformando una trasferta sportiva in un viaggio lento attraverso territori e paesaggi da scoprire giorno dopo giorno fino alla prossima gara, ad Andorra per il Trail 100 Andorra - UTMB.A chiudere la puntata, come sempre, lo spazio dedicato agli ascoltatori: in compagnia di Fabio Vedana rispondiamo alle domande in tema di corsa e allenamento.
La carrera de montaña o de asfalto es, de momento, un deporte-participación: las marcas obtienen dinero de los dorsales y de vender zapatillas. Pero, ¿podría convertirse en un deporte que la gente pague por ver igual que pasa con fútbol, F1 o tenis? Mañana es la segunda prueba de las Golden Trail World Series y corren grandes nombres como Elhousine ELAZZAOUI, Patrick KIPNGENO, Philemon KIRIAGO, Madalina FLOREA o... Nina ENGELHARD! Hace unos días se publicó una revisión de estudios sobre los efectos de dietas Low-Carb en la habilidad de sprint repetido. Para más contenidos en esta línea, sígueme en: https://www.instagram.com/correrporsenderos/ #trailrunning #carreraspormontaña #skyrunning #goldentrailseries #lowcarb #highcarb Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hoffy-beats/victory-lap License code: 3HIGDOTTOF568HYX
Join Dani Moreno and Emkay Sullivan as they reflect on the exhilarating Golden Trail World Series kickoff at Zegama and gear up for the upcoming Ledro Sky Race. This episode dives into race results, standout athletes, technical race insights, and what to expect in the exciting trail racing season ahead.-----
Send us Fan MailA muddy mountainside, a deafening wall of fans, and a start line stacked with icons of trail running. Taylor Stack joins us right after Zegama to break down the day he turned a “maybe top 20 is solid” opportunity into a third place podium against one of the deepest Golden Trail World Series fields anywhere. If you've ever wondered what it actually feels like to race in Europe's steep, wet, technical chaos and still finish fast, Taylor gives the clearest picture I've heard. We get into the unsexy stuff that creates big results: consistent training, finding your personal volume sweet spot, and why he avoids chasing hero workouts for confidence. Taylor explains how he uses early-season races as rust busters, how living around 9,000 feet shapes his fitness, and why he drops down in elevation for faster sessions. We also talk metrics and why he keeps it simple with pace and heart rate instead of obsessing over running power. Then we go mile by mile through Zegama: the shockingly hard early pace, the iconic Sancti Spiritu climb shoulder to shoulder with Kilian Jornet, and the decision to stay controlled so he could attack late. Taylor shares how he fueled, how Golden Trail bottle service changes the game, what he saw when Kilian's day went sideways, and the mindset shift required to move from “podium is a dream” to “winning is the goal.” If you enjoy deep race recaps, practical mountain running training advice, and the mental side of performance, subscribe, share this with a training partner, and leave a review so more runners can find the show. What part of Taylor's approach are you going to try in your next build?Follow Taylor on IG - @stack_taylorUse code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa
Send us Fan MailZegama-Aizkorri in the rain is supposed to slow people down. Instead, it gave us one of the loudest statements of the year, and I needed a solo mic to process it. The course was wet, muddy, and technical enough to punish every mistake, yet the racing still felt electric on both sides of the field. If you follow trail running, mountain running, skyrunning, or the Golden Trail World Series, this is the kind of weekend that reshapes expectations.We have to talk about Tove Alexanderson. She didn't just win Zegama, she smashed the course record and put massive time into athletes who are normally right in the mix. I dig into why her background on technical terrain translates so well, why her finishes look like she emptied the tank every single time, and what her path could look like with big targets like Ledro SkyRace, Quebec Mega Trail, and the bigger season narrative that ends at Sierre-Zinal. The big question I keep coming back to: are we watching a one-year heater, or the start of a truly dominant era?Then we flip to the men and I make the case that Taylor Stack might be the next great American short-trail star. The podium at Zegama matters, the way he raced matters, and I don't think we've seen his ceiling yet. We also hit the Kilian Jornet conversation, what we know about the rough day and the fall, why I'm not panicking, and why I still think he's a major factor going forward, including Western States.Listen, share this with a friend who loves the sport, and then leave a review if you want to support the show. After you hear it, what's your prediction for Tove, Taylor, and Kilian this season?Use code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa
¿Cómo fueron posibles los recortes de 20 y 19 minutos a los récords de la TRANSVULCANIA Ultra? ¿Cómo funciona el nuevo sistema de puntuación por equipos de las GOLDEN TRAIL World SERIES? ¿Cómo medir la DURABILIDAD en mis entrenamientos? Para más contenidos en esta línea, sígueme en: https://www.instagram.com/correrporsenderos/ #trailrunning #carreraspormontaña #goldentrailseries #transvulcania #durability Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hoffy-beats/victory-lap License code: 3HIGDOTTOF568HYX
Send us Fan MailZegama-Aizkorri is the race that turns a mountain into a stadium. One steep Basque climb packed with cowbells, one technical day where mud can rewrite the script, and a start list so deep that a “safe” prediction still feels risky. I sit down in person with Steve Taylor to build a true Zegama race companion: equal parts course preview, culture primer, and athlete scouting report for anyone following the Golden Trail World Series.We start with what makes Zegama different. Steve shares firsthand context on the Basque Country, why the region's identity shows up so strongly on race day, and how traditions like the Basque beret and the winner's axe turn a finish line into something unforgettable. From there we get tactical: how pacing works on a course with sustained climbing, how the descents punish mistakes, and why weather forecasts matter as much as fitness when the trails go slick.Then we dig into the contenders and call our shots. On the men's side, we talk Kilian Jornet's bid for another win, Elhousine Elazzaoui's chances to disrupt the storyline, and why names like Davide Magnini and Manu Merillas can thrive when conditions get messy. On the women's side, we weigh the hype around Tove Alexanderson against the local firepower of Sarah Alonso, plus consistent threats like Judith Wyder and tough, technical runners like Fabiola Conti. We also shout out the American athletes in the mix, including Taylor Stack, Nicholas Turco, and Sidney Peterson.If you're watching Zegama-Aizkorri live or catching the replay, this conversation gives you the context to understand every surge and every collapse. Subscribe, share this with a trail running friend, and leave a review with your podium picks so we can compare notes after the dust and mud settle.Follow STEVE on IG - @outdoorinsagentUse code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa
Bentornati su Sterrato! In questo nuovo episodio del nostro formato podcast news, torniamo a parlare di tutto ciò che sta succedendo nel mondo del trail running e della corsa.Partiamo con il racconto di Luca, reduce dalla Madeira Ultra Trail da 60 chilometri con 3000 metri di dislivello, conclusa in meno di 8 ore percorrendo uno dei sentieri più belli d'Europa. Passiamo poi a commentare la Canyons Endurance Run e l'incredibile prestazione di Zach Miller, che ha conquistato il suo Golden Ticket per la Western States.Non potevamo ignorare l'abbattimento del muro delle 2 ore alla Maratona di Londra, discutendo dei record storici, delle super scarpe sotto i 100 grammi e delle nostre consuete polemiche sull'ostentazione delle medaglie da finisher.Diamo spazio anche alle ultime novità del circuito UTMB, analizzando l'aggiornamento dell'Index, le nuove e importanti policy per la maternità e la spinosa questione dei 650.000€ di fondi tagliati dal Comune di Nizza.Infine, diamo un'occhiata alle tappe, ai nuovi segmenti a punti e ai test antidoping indipendenti della Golden Trail World Series, per poi chiudere con i nostri prossimi appuntamenti sul campo.Un ringraziamento speciale a Wikiloc, sponsor di questa puntata.Trovate il link qui sotto per scaricare l'app:http://loc.wiki/openApp?wo=sterratoe un codice promozionale per ottenere due mesi gratuiti di Wikiloc Premium: https://it.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/checkoutPremium.do?promocode=STRT-PODC-2601*Codice valido nell'Eurozona fino al 30/09/2026 per i membri non abbonati a Wikiloc Premium04:04 - Il recap della Madeira Ultra Trail di Luca e i sentieri riaperti13:34 - Canyons Endurance Run e il Golden Ticket di Zach Miller18:34 - Maratona sotto le 2 ore: record, scarpe ultra leggere e polemica medaglie30:29 - Aggiornamenti UTMB: calcolo Index, policy maternità e il caso Nizza41:41 - Novità Golden Trail World Series e l'introduzione dei test antidoping46:21 - I prossimi appuntamenti in gara della Gang
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly livestream show contextualizing the latest news in trail running. This week, Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm to break down a packed docket spanning global race calendars, athlete announcements, competition metrics, and industry headlines. The Docket Kilian Jornet's 2026 racing calendar Olympic Ski Mountaineering recap Realized Competition Index: Black Canyon & Tarawera The Barkley Marathons – 2026 edition Golden Trail World Series calendar and early thoughts SATISFY vs. Currently industry beef Team camps and recent athlete announcements Join Freetrail Pro https://freetrail.com/pro Register for TrailCon https://trailconference.com/register/ Register for The Big Alta https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130943 Register for Gorge Waterfalls https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129366 Sponsors Grab a trail running pack from Osprey https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition https://www.never2.com Freetrail Links Website https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Bowman Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Send a textBig changes hit short trail running, and we're here for all of it. We kick off The Substack with Rachel Tomajczyk to unpack the new Golden Trail World Series calendar, the late surge into Asia, and why a four-race-plus-final format forces athletes to rethink everything from training blocks to travel budgets. With no US stop on the GTWS schedule and Quebec Mega Trail standing alone in North America, the balance of power and opportunity shifts—especially for American athletes trying to build a season without burning out on flights.We pull apart the strategy calls that matter now: whether to base in Asia for Japan, China, and a technical South Korea final or bounce back and forth and risk jet lag; when to favor course specificity over brand obligations; and how to use Broken Arrow's massive platform even without GTWS points on offer. We also look at segment rankings—uphill, downhill, and flats—as a storytelling win that may widen gaps at the top without radically changing podiums. Safety gets a real upgrade too with the prologue removed from the final, a move we applaud after last year's fatigue-fueled injuries.Then we turn to the US National Skyrunning Series, with Whiteface, Beast of Big Creek, Ski Talk Scramble, and Kismet Cliff Run creating a steep, technical path on home soil. For athletes who want world-class competition minus transoceanic chaos, this is a timely alternative with real prize purses and accessible travel. Expect East Coast rock and root to reward different strengths than the smooth Euro burners, and watch for new names to break through.If you're mapping a 2024 season, this is the roadmap: pick your A-races, respect recovery, and let geography serve your goals. Subscribe, share with a trail friend, and leave a quick review to help more runners find the show. Got a question or a hot take on the calendar? Drop it our way and we might feature it next time.Follow Rachel on IG - @rachrunsworldFollow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod
MARIO OLMEDO Y GRETA GARCÍA ARRASAN + CALENDARIO GOLDEN | FIND YOUR EVEREST PODCAST by Javi Ordieres Este programa está patrocinado por MERRELL y por el nuevo modelo Agility Peak 6: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-merrell-agility-peak-6-burlap ️ En este episodio del Find Your Everest Podcast hablamos de: Hablamos con Mario Olmedo sobre su victoria en el Trail del Meridiano y sobre su fichaje por Mount to Coast. Greta García Morán arrasa este fin de semana, ganando tanto sábado como domingo. Analizamos el calendario 2026 de las Golden Trail World Series. Eurafrica Trail abre el periodo de preinscripción: https://eurafricatrail.com/ En la sección la superpop del trail, ¿que corredor eres según tu horóscopo? SECCIÓN DE MATERIAL TRAIL RUNNINGAnalizamos novedades y productos destacados: ADIDAS Zapatillas Adidas Agravic Speed 2: https://findyoureverest.es/products/z... Zapatillas Merrell Agility Peak 6 https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-merrell-agility-peak-6-burlap Salomon Ultra Glide 4 https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-salomon-ultra-glide-4-black-white Salomon Areo Glide 4 https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-salomon-aero-glide-4-grvl-mujer-stormy-weather-lichen-vanilla-ice Salomon Genesis https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-salomon-genesis-edicion-equipe-surf-the-web-fiery-red Salomon Aero Blaze 3 https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-salomon-aero-blaze-3-grvl-vanilla-ice-ojos-del-salar-black Mochilas Salomon https://findyoureverest.es/collections/salomon-mochilas Bastones Salomon https://findyoureverest.es/products/bastones-salomon-s-lab-ultra-carbon Adidas Evo SL Woven https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-adidas-adizero-evo-sl-woven-core-white-core-white-halo-silver ON Cloudhorizon 2 https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-on-cloudhorizon-2-pearl-fog Joma: https://findyoureverest.es/collections/joma Adidas: https://findyoureverest.es/collections/adidas-textil Coros correa Kilian Jornet https://findyoureverest.es/products/correa-coros-nylon-22-mm-kilian-jornet-azul DICCIONARIO FYE En esta edición hablamos de los bastones. ------------------------------- Somos Find Your Everest, tienda especializada en Running y Trail Running. Aquí os dejamos los links de las diferentes categorías: Zapatillas Trail Running: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-... Zapatillas Running: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-... Textil de Running: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-... Electrónica deportiva: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-... Nutrición deportiva: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-... Nuestra línea casual: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-... Además, si quieres pasar a vernos en nuestra tienda física, os esperamos en: C/Matemático Pedrayes 21, de Oviedo. Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkeWy2P6m9h2M... ------------------------------- Somos Find Your Everest, tienda especializada en Running y Trail Running. Aquí os dejamos los links de las diferentes categorías: Zapatillas Trail Running: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/running/zapatillas/zapatillas-trail-running/ Zapatillas Running: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/running/zapatillas/zapatillas-asfalto/ Textil de Running: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/running/ Electrónica deportiva: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/electronica/relojes-deportivos-y-gps/ Nutrición deportiva: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/nutricion-deportiva/ Nuestra línea casual: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/lifestyle/ Además, si quieres pasar a vernos en nuestra tienda física, os esperamos en: C/Matemático Pedrayes 21, de Oviedo. Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkeWy2P6m9h2MRtu8
Jordan Hamm is the team manager for Brooks Trail. In the last year he has put together a super start team of young athletes all over the US. Many of these athletes have showed their talent in the sub ultra distances in the last year at the Golden Trail World Series, World Champs and WMRA series events. Jordan shares with us the why of how he puts together a team and the things he enjoys most about the current team.
In this episode, Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan sit down with Scottish trail running star Naomi Lang, a Salomon-sponsored athlete who has rapidly risen through the international mountain and trail running scene.Naomi first broke onto the radar with a standout 5th-place finish at the European Up & Down Championships, and she hasn't slowed down since. In 2025, she delivered a breakout season—earning bronze podium finishes at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, ETC, and the World Trail Championships (Short Trail), and securing her first Golden Trail World Series victory with a dominant win at Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail in August.The Sub Hub dives into Naomi's background in life and sport, what it's been like navigating the professional trail running world as a relative newcomer, a deep breakdown of her massive 2025 season, and what she's setting her sights on heading into 2026.Whether you're a longtime fan or just getting to know one of the sport's rising forces, this episode offers insight into the mindset, growth, and momentum behind one of trail running's most exciting athletes.----------
This episode is part of Freetrail's annual Trail Runner of the Year Rollout -- an opportunity to reflect on the 2025 season and celebrate the athletes who performed the best according to the global trail running community. We're proud to partner with All Conditions Gear to bring the awards to life. Today we welcome the #3 Trail Runners of the Year, Caleb Olson of the USA and Sara Alonso of Spain. Caleb established himself as one of the best long course athletes in the world, starting his season with a huge win and CR at Transgrancanaria before focusing his attention on the Western States 100 where he won in the second fastest time ever. To close the year, Caleb posted a dominant victory at Australia's GPT100 -- also winning the World Trail Majors overall. Sara Alonso was arguably the strongest short course athlete on the women's side in 2025, finishing 2nd in the Golden Trail World Series with strong wins at Kobe Trail and Zegama. She also finished 4th at OCC and 2nd place at the Short Trail World Championship. REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
This episode is part of Freetrail's annual Trail Runner of the Year Rollout -- an opportunity to reflect on the 2025 season and celebrate the athletes who performed the best according to the global trail running community. We're proud to partner with All Conditions Gear to bring the awards to life. Today we welcome the #4 Trail Runners of the Year, Abby Hall and Elhousine Elazzaoui. Elhousine, our reigning 2024 Trail Runner of the Year, posted another amazing season, winning the Golden Trail World Series for the second year in a row, including victories at Zegama, Broken Arrow, Tepec Trail, and Golden Trail Final. Abby's major highlight was winning one of our sport's most significant events, the Western States 100. She also posted top-5 finishes in two Golden Ticket events, and finished the year with an overall win and CR at McDowell Mountain Frenzy. Note: Elhousine joined us from the Sahara desert without great wifi connection. We've cleaned it up as best as we could. REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
We sit down with some of our favorite athletes of the year! Make sure to check out our full episode The Sub Hub's Picks to hear about our top 10 athletes of the year. Please enjoy our episode with 2025 Zegama Champion and runner-up for the Golden Trail World Series and the World Championship Short Trail. Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_podEpisode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comWild Strides Paper Co - Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off our collab sicker packBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
We sit down with some of our favorite athletes of the year! Make sure to check out our full episode The Sub Hub's Picks to hear about our top 10 athletes of the year.Please enjoy our episode with the overall Golden Trail World Series winner Madalina Florea!Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_podEpisode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comWild Strides Paper Co - Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off our collab sicker packBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Stack, Brooks Trail star fresh off a massive breakout season that landed him 4th overall in the 2025 Golden Trail World Series rankings. From his DII days at Western Colorado to top 5 podiums on some of the most technical courses in the world in 2025 Taylor has quietly built one of the most exciting résumés in sub-ultra trail running this year.We talk through his rise in the sport, his steeplechase background, what it's really like racing a full GTWS calendar, and how he builds his racing calendar. Taylor also shares his thoughts on the future of the series, the sustainability of heavy race schedules, and where he sees himself going next; roads, track, trail… or all of the above.If you want to learn more about this American threat on the global stage, this one's for you.Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_podEpisode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comWild Strides Paper Co - Use code SUBHUB15 for 15% off our collab sicker packBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
11 victoires lors de ses 12 dernières courses. Sa seule défaite, il a fini 2e. Elhousine Elazzaoui, c'est l'Ovni qui surclasse le trail court actuel. Double tenant du titre des Golden Trail World Series, le marocain semble sans égal depuis plusieurs années. Et pourtant, c'est par hasard qu'il s'est lancé dans le trail, repéré dans le désert marocain à 14 ans. Habitant aujourd'hui en Suisse, Elhousine Elazzaoui a profité d'une escale à Paris pour venir au micro de Benoit Boutron et Yohan Durand. Comment a-t-il vécu cette année 2025, en remportant la course de Zegama-Aizkorri, étape qui se refusait à lui ? Comment a-t-il géré la finale des Golden Trail World Series à Trentin, en remportant Prologue et finale ? Elhousine explique ses ambitions, ses entrainements et ces volontés pour le futur.
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Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 13 octobre 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Franck Berteau et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire, cette semaine : les sacres de la Roumaine Madalina Florea et du Marocain Elhousine Elazzaoui sur le circuit Golden Trail World Series, ainsi que les résultats du Kodiak Ultra Marathons aux États-Unis, désormais intégré au circuit by UTMB. On courait aussi dans le Puy-de-Dôme, sur les Grands Trails d'Auvergne, dans le Rhône sur l'Ultra-Trail du Beaujolais Vert ou encore dans les Alpes, sur le Trail des Vallées d'Aigueblanche.
Send us a textGolden Trail World Series Final Preview with Robert Prosser Follow Robert Prosser on Substack - @robrunsround (substack.com/@robrunsround)Follow Robert Prosser on Instagram - @robrunsroundFollow James Lauriello on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
Dani and EmKay do a quick preview of the upcoming Golden Trail World Series Final in Italy! Top contenders like Elhousine Elazzoui and Madalina Florea took a bit oof a break in the lead up to the finale, but will it be enough to hold off athletes like Philemon Ombogo, Patrick Kipngeno, Lauren Gregory and Naomi Lang? The battle between the "fresh" athletes and those doubling back from World Champs is on!!Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_pod Episode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkoutWild Strides Paper Co: Use code SUBHUB15 for 155 off your purhcase here
Este programa está patrocinado por TOTUM. Puedes conocer todos los productos aquí: https://findyoureverest.es/products/totum-sport-electrolytes En este episodio del Find Your Everest Podcast by Javi Ordieres: - Hablamos con María Fuentes, en su debut en las Golden Trail World Series, consiguiendo un 4º puesto. - Analizamos los favoritos para Sierre Zinal 2025 En la sección de Pregunta de la semana, damos respuesta a "¿Donde encuentras la motivación para entrenar en verano?" y proponemos la siguiente “Engañando a tu pareja” En la sección material, analizamos el TOP Ventas de este mes. Y para cerrar el programa, en la sección de diccionario, Richar nos habla sobre estrategias para tomar 60, 90 o 120gr de hidratos a la hora. ESPERO QUE OS GUSTE EL PROGRAMA QUE HEMOS PREPARADO! Ya sabéis que podéis apoyarnos, visitando nuestra tienda online de Trail Running en: https://www.findyoureverest.es/ Suscríbete a nuestra newsletter: https://findyoureverest.es/newsletter/
Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 4 août 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ co-présenté par Franck Berteau et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine : la mythique 6000D perturbée par la neige au sommet de la station d'Aime - La Plagne, la nouvelle manche autrichienne des Golden Trail World Series, les résultats du Quito Trail by UTMB, la victoire de Thomas Cardin dans le Beaufortain sur le Trail de la Frison-Roche, ou encore des nouvelles de l'Américain David Roche qui semble revenu en forme après son abandon à la Western States.
Este es un episodio especial en colaboración con Salomon y con Golden Trail World Series para la primera carrera de este circuito en Mexico. Tepec 2025 organizada por UTMX. En este episodio platico con uno de los atletas del equipo Salomon: Miguel Angel Perez. Este episodio fue grabado un dia antes de la carrera, en los jardines del hotel sede del evento. Y a pesar del nerviosismo y tensión previa a la carrera la platica con Miguel fluyo bastante bien.
Este es un episodio especial en colaboración con Salomon y Golden Trail World Series para la primera carrera de este circuito en Mexico. Tepec 2025. En este episodio platico con una de las atletas del equipo Salomon: Josefina "Joss" Pérez.
Este programa está patrocinado por PILLAR PERFORMANCE. Puedes conocer todos los productos aquí: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/pillar-performance-ultra-omega/ En este episodio del Find Your Everest Podcast by Javi Ordieres: - Hablamos con Rosa María Lara, sobre su progresión en el rendimiento que está alcanzando este año y sobre el maratón del Mont Blanc. - Analizamos la actualidad del trail running con la Western States, Lavaredo, Golden Trail World Series, Skyrunning. - Hacemos previa del Europeo en donde estará la corredora del FYE Athletics Ana Granda Vallés, y de Val d'Aran, en donde estará Bruno Arguelles y Andrés Garcia Blanco. En la sección de Pregunta de la semana, damos respuesta a "Cuando vas atufao, en que sueñas?” y proponemos la siguiente “Abusando del Avituallamiento” En la sección material, hablamos de: - VJ Ultra: https://findyoureverest.es/producto/zapatillas-vj-ultra-3/ - OS2O Gorros y Mochilas: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/marcas/os2o/ - On Cloud Flow: https://findyoureverest.es/categoria-producto/marcas/on/ Y para cerrar el programa, en la sección de diccionario, Richar nos habla de los tipos de corredores en los avituallamientos. ESPERO QUE OS GUSTE EL PROGRAMA QUE HEMOS PREPARADO! Ya sabéis que podéis apoyarnos, visitando nuestra tienda online de Trail Running en: https://www.findyoureverest.es/ Suscríbete a nuestra newsletter: https://findyoureverest.es/newsletter/
Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 30 juin 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Nicolas Fréret et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine : le méga week-end de trail marqué par la Western States en Californie, les épreuves du Marathon du Mont-Blanc à Chamonix, le Lavaredo by UTMB dans les Dolomites en Italie, la 6e étape du circuit Golden Trail World Series au Mexique, la 13e étape du circuit de skyrunning en Équateur ou encore l'Ultra Marin en Bretagne.
Thanks for tuning into Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace! This is our final show for Broken Arrow and will go live at 3:30pm PT. In today's show hosted by Dylan Bowman and Tim Tollefson, we'll provide a recap of the Golden Trail World Series 23k and recap the weekend overall. Dylan is fresh off hosting commentary for the race this morning and will share more about that experience too. What was your favorite performance from the 23k? And the weekend? Let us know in the comments! Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Mafate X. The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. HOKA evolved their max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts. Embracing the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures. You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/ Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... YouTube | / @freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380 Strava | / strava
Voici le RÉCAP D+ du 23 juin 2025, le flash info du trail signé Distances+ présenté par Nicolas Fréret et Chloé Rebaudo, à écouter en quelques minutes chaque lundi.Au sommaire cette semaine :L'événement californien Broken Arrow avec la course verticale temporisée de Kilian Jornet, les victoires d'Elhousine Elazzaoui et Joyce Njeru sur l'épreuve de 23 km du circuit Golden Trail World Series, d'Eli Hemming et Jennifer Lichter sur le 46 km et de Christian Allen et Anna Gibson sur la course verticale, ainsi que la nouvelle performance de la Française Marie Nivet et le double top 10 du Québécois Rémi Leroux le Tahoe 200l'ultra domination d'Élisa Morin devant tous les hommes au Gaspesia 100l'impossible Chartreuse Terminorum, même pour l'ultra-traileur XXL Sébastien Raichon les victoires de Diane Rassineux et Louis Sorin sur l'Asics Aravis Trailles victoires des membres de La Bande à D+ Fiona Porte et Louison Coiffet au Grand Trail des Écrinsla nouvelle victoire de Cécile Jarousseau avec podium scratch au Font-Romeu Nature TrailL'arrivée du nouveau podcast PC Course présenté par Mélissa Mergoil Et plus encore...
Thanks for tuning into Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace! We'll be live every day starting today Thursday June 19th through Sunday June 22nd starting at 3:30pm PT. Today's show covers The Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace, hosted by Dylan Bowman and EmKay Sullivan. The storylines we cover are below, tune into the show for our full breakdown of each storyline: #10 Growth of Broken Arrow both in size and significance #9 Depth this year across races #8 Grayson Murphy goes long - double world champ running her first ultra #7 Golden Trail World Series at BA for the first time #6 Double Team USA qualifier #5 Racers already on Worlds team Taylor stack - VK, 23k (Classic) Anna Gibson - VK, 23k (Classic) Mason Coppi - 23k (Classic) Cam Smith - VK, 23k (Classic) Allie Mac - VK, 23k (Classic) David Norris - 46k (Classic) Tracen Knopp - 46k (Long) Klaire Rhodes - 46k (Long) Jade Belzberg - Canada VK, 26k (Vertical, Short) #4 Prize Money - $60k in total #3 Fantastic Four - Elhoussine, Patrick, Philemon, Remi all racing #2 Returning Champions #1 Kilian vs Patrick vs Philemon in the Vertical + Joyce, Anna, Allie for women (whole 2024 podium) What do you think? What storylines did we miss? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes! Our Broken Arrow coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the Mafate X. The Mafate X is all about innovation and pushing past limits. HOKA evolved their max-cushion trail experience to provide the confidence, control, and adaptability ultra runners require for their biggest trail efforts. Embracing the paradox of max cushion and stability on trail to develop a new experience for the longest adventures. You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/mafate/ Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... YouTube | / @freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | / dylan-bowman-06174380 Strava | / strava
Send us a textThe trail running universe's spotlight turns to Squaw Valley as the Broken Arrow Sky Race earns its rightful place on the prestigious Golden Trail World Series. James Lauriello and Nick Tusa dive deep into this watershed moment for American mountain running, breaking down why this recognition has been long overdue and what makes this race so special.The hosts explore the fascinating dynamics of the 23K course with its 4,500 feet of vertical gain over roughly 14.5 miles. They analyze the thoughtful race format that gives elite women their own separate start time—a progressive move that ensures clearer race dynamics and better visibility for women competitors.Joyce Njeru enters with an unblemished record on American soil as defending champion in the women's field, while Anna Gibson, Allie McLaughlin, and Lauren Gregory lead a formidable American contingent fresh off impressive performances at recent races. The conversation highlights exciting up-and-comers like Courtney Coppinger, who's been turning heads with remarkable back-to-back victories.On the men's side, Patrick Kipngeno returns to defend his title against El Hazine and Swiss mountain running legend Remy Bonet, who recently demonstrated exceptional uphill fitness in European competition. The hosts make compelling cases for American hopefuls Mason Coppi and Andy Wacker, both arriving in career-best form and poised to challenge the international stars.The episode wraps with detailed predictions for both races, analyzing not just who might win, but the strategic battles likely to unfold across the challenging Broken Arrow terrain. Whether you're heading to Squaw Valley or following from afar, this preview provides everything you need to appreciate what promises to be one of the most competitive American trail races ever assembled.Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
Dani and EmKay preview the Broken Arrow 23K—Race 4 of this year's Golden Trail World Series, and the first time Broken Arrow has been included in the series. They dive into the course, the athletes, and share their speculations on how the race might unfold. Be sure to listen before making your Freetrail Fantasy picks!Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_pod Title Picture Credit: Ryan ThrowerEpisode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
Send us a textLauren Gregory's meteoric rise in trail running has been anything but straightforward. From contemplating quitting mid-season to standing on podiums at major races, her journey exemplifies the rollercoaster nature of elite athletics.Speaking from Boulder, Colorado—a place she calls home—Lauren opens up about managing an Achilles injury that has forced her to adapt her training. Rather than viewing this setback as purely negative, she's discovered unexpected benefits from cross-training on the bike: "It's nice when the cross-train doesn't take from your soul." Most surprisingly, she's found her hiking ability—previously a weakness—has improved dramatically, potentially giving her an edge on technical uphill sections.As the conversation shifts to race strategy for upcoming championships at Sunapee and Broken Arrow, Lauren reveals her thoughtful approach to two-loop courses. "The expectation is to make the team; the goal is to win," she says with remarkable clarity. This balanced perspective comes despite the pressure of following up her breakthrough 2023 season, which culminated in podium finishes at Headlands and the Golden Trail World Series final.Working with coach Ben True, Lauren has fully committed to trail running after transitioning from track. Her training philosophy emphasizes quality over quantity in racing: "I'd rather under race seasons than over race." While ultra distances intrigue her, she respects the progression required, planning to "add an hour every year" to her racing distances.What emerges is a portrait of an athlete who combines natural talent with strategic thinking and self-awareness. Despite being young in the sport, Lauren demonstrates wisdom in her training decisions, recovery priorities, and career planning that suggests she'll be a force in trail running for years to come.Want to support the podcast? Check out Ultimate Direction's new race and ultra vests in stunning new colorways. Use code "steep stuff pod" for 25% off at ultimatedirection.com.Follow Lauren on IG - @lgeeeeezyFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
Dani and Emkay preview the Golden Trail World Series race in Zegama, Spain this weekend. As the only marathon distance left in the series, it will be interesting to see some different players mix it up at the front of the field. On the women's side - Spanish starts Sara Alonso and Marta Martinez will have to race defending champion Sylvia Nordskar and last year's OCC runner-up Judith Wyder. On the men's side, the flying camel Elhousine Elazzoui comes back as the favorite after a second place to Kilian Jornet last year. But, he will have to contend for the top spot against athletes like Luca del Pero, Thomas Roach, Ezekial Rutto and more!---Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_pod Episode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
Dani and Emkay preview the Golden Trail World Series race in Noli, Italy this weekend. They break down the rolling flower format course, review the October 2023 times (when the race was utilized for the GTWS Final) , discuss current conditions, and highlight the top contenders.On the women's side, keep an eye on Joyce Muthoni Njeru, Madalina Florea, Chepngeno Joyline, Lara Feliu Rosa, Oria Liaci, Sarah Carter, Philaries Jeruto Kisang, Alice Gaggi, and Sara Willhoit.For the men, the race will feature Rémi Bonnet, Elhousine Elazzaoui, Roberto Delorenzi, Bogdan Damian, Kibett Timothy, and Josphat Kiprotich---Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_pod Episode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
From Auburn to the Great Wall Dani and Emkay dive into the long-awaited Canyons 50k, happening this weekend in Auburn, California. They also break down all the latest Golden Trail World Series news — from the global TV deal and series rebrand to a recap of the season opener at Kobe Trail in Japan. Plus, they preview the second GTWS race of the year: the epic showdown at the Great Wall of China.Follow us:Instagram: @emkaysulli | @dan_yell_aPodcast: @the_subhub_pod Episode Sponsors:Neversecond: Use code SUBHUB25 for 25% off your purchase-- never2.comBeekeepers Natural: Use code SUBHUB20 for 20% off your purchase-- www.beekeepersnaturals.comPit Viper:Click this link for 20% off at checkout
Send us a textThe 2024 Golden Trail Series kicks off in Japan with the technically challenging Kobe Trail race, and we've got the complete preview to get you ready for all the action. This 21K mountain course packs a serious punch with nearly 7,000 feet of climbing across four increasingly difficult loops, culminating in a brutal final climb that will separate the contenders from the pretenders.What makes this race particularly fascinating is the unique intersection of skills required – pure climbing strength versus technical descending prowess. The Japanese terrain features slick roots, rocks, and challenging singletrack that caused several DNFs last year when Philemon Kiriago twisted his ankle while running in the lead pack. This technical challenge especially favors athletes with orienteering backgrounds, potentially giving an edge to competitors like Switzerland's Joey Hadron.We break down the surprisingly thin elite field (compared to typical Golden Trail events), analyzing why many top athletes chose to skip this opener and how that creates a strategic advantage for those who made the journey to Japan. On the men's side, defending champion Patrick Kipngeno returns as the clear favorite, coming off remarkable training blocks in Kenya with 120+ mile weeks. For the women, newly-signed Norda athlete Joyce Njeru faces strong challenges from technical specialists Sarah Alonso and Malin Osa in what promises to be a fascinating tactical battle.Whether you're following the Golden Trail Series all season or just love expert race breakdowns, this episode delivers insider knowledge on course specifics, athlete preparation, and bold predictions for who might take home the win. The conversation also explores broader themes in the sport including sponsor dynamics, athlete development, and the strategic importance of early-season race selection in a championship year.This episode was brought to you by Ultimate Direction, use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your next purchase on ultimatedirection.comFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow Nick on IG - @nick.tusaFollow the Steep Stuff on IG - @steepstuff_pod
Emkay Sullivan finally shares her BIG NEWS and explains why she won't be toeing the line at this year's Western States Endurance Run. Dani Moreno also discusses why she didn't start the Lake Sonoma Marathon and what her plans are moving forward.They then recap the race results from Gorge Waterfalls, Desert Rats, Lake Sonoma, and more, and preview the first race of the 2025 Golden Trail World Series season in Kobe!Be sure to follow along as next week they'll recap and preview the Canyons 50k and the GTWS Great Wall China.
Send us a textHawk Call might be the son of OCR legend Hobie Call, but he's rapidly making a name for himself as one of America's most promising mountain runners.After finding success on the track at Utah Valley University with a 14:42 5K PR, Hawk initially followed his father's footsteps into obstacle course racing. However, the explosive growth of trail running soon captured his attention, and in 2024 he established himself as a force in the mountain running scene by winning both the Cirque Series Grand Targhee race and the Speedgoat 28K.Now selected for the prestigious Trail Team Elite 2025 squad, Hawk shares his methodical approach to the sport and his plans to tackle the Golden Trail World Series with races in Italy, Broken Arrow Skyrace, and Austria. What sets him apart is his dedication to sub-ultra distances in a country often fixated on ultramarathons. "I like the sub-ultra scene on the trails," he explains. "They're just short enough where you can push yourself so hard the whole time... if you want to compete and win, you have to go fast the whole time."Despite working full-time, Hawk maintains a rigorous training schedule, rising at 4:30 AM for his first workout of the day. This discipline clearly reflects his father's influence - "One thing I definitely learned from him was it's not a 'have to,' it's a 'get to' kind of thing," Hawk shares, describing the positive mindset that drives his pursuit of excellence.Follow Hawk Call's journey as he aims to close the gap with Europe's elite mountain runners and help grow the American sub-ultra trail running scene. His methodical progression, work ethic, and pure love of the sport make him one of the most exciting athletes to watch in 2025.Follow Hawk on IG - @hawk_callFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff on IG - @steepstuff_pod
Johen DeLeon is an up and coming pro trail runner from Crested Butte, CO. We discovered Johen at the Cirque Series A-Basin last September where he finished 2nd behind Patrick Kipngeno in a very competitive field. We did an interview with Johen after the race where the Freetrail team and the extended Freetrail audience fell in love with Johen, his personality, and his story. During that interview an idea was born to crowdfund Johen's participation at back to back Golden Trail World Series events on the following two weekends. It was the start of a great friendship. Today, Johen joins for a real long form chat about his background, goals for the future, and a really exciting new partnership with SATISFY. This weekend, Johen will race at The Big Alta 28k, making his competitive debut with his new sponsors. Follow Johen on IG Follow Johen on Strava Register for TrailCon Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
Send us a textIn this week's episode we talk with trail and ultrarunner Eli Hemming about:His journey from triathlete into pro trail runnerHis JFK 50 top 5 performance (and his first 50 miler!)The evolution of his nutrition for training & racingHis coaching philosophiesEli Hemming's story starts with triathlon, which he began competing in when he was just 6 years old. He spent almost a decade competing internationally for Team USA in short course triathlon, during which time he was ranked #1 in the United States by landing on multiple World Cup podiums. At the end 2020, Eli decided to step away from the sport to pursue trail and ultra running. Eli immediately found success in the sport, qualifying for the 2022 Mountain Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand and finishing 5th in the overall series rankings for the Golden Trail World Series. He made even greater improvements in 2023 with the highlight of the season being his 2nd place finish at the Marathon Du Mont Blanc. Aside from racing and training, Eli also enjoys studying and researching human physiology and training philosophies.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Connect w/ Eli: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHemmingsrun IG: www.instagram.com/eli_hemmingMentioned:Interested in gut training for optimal performance? Schedule a free 15 minute call with Kyla: https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFRead more about gut training: https://nutritional-revolution.com/lets-talk-about-the-gut/Blank's Sports Nutrition: https://blankssportsnutrition.com/Precision Hydration Gels (for racing): https://amzn.to/3DLqZfiHaribo Peaches (trail snack!): https://amzn.to/40na9vZSkratch Recovery Horchata: https://amzn.to/40nYKMAMicrospikes: https://amzn.to/3ZY9mAoMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 10% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.
Lauren Gregory is a pro athlete for Nike Trail living in New England. This season, Lauren had a big breakthrough in her professional career, notching three top-10 performances in Golden Trail World Series races, including an amazing 2nd place finish at the World Final in October. She has a huge career ahead of her and we're excited to host her on the podcast. Topics discussed: Lauren's background and history with sport Her bronze medal from the 2017 Junior Mountain Running World Championship Winning an NCAA Cross Country National Championship Signing with Nike and the realities of going pro The Trail Team and how it's onboarded new athletes to trail running The advantages and disadvantages of living on the East Coast Her coach Ben True, and he's influenced her training Her 2024 season and reasons for the success Goals for the future A lot more! VOTE FOR TROY VOTE FOR TPOY FOLLOW LAUREN ON IG FOLLOW LAUREN ON STRAVA Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava
Many runners already swear by their morning cup of coffee, but caffeine can also boost your running performance if used correctly. This effect works by reducing the perception of pain and increasing alertness on the run so that you may feel more comfortable running at faster paces. If this sounds too good to be true, it's even recommended by World Athletics as a legal performance enhancer. The key to getting the greatest benefits is understanding how to use it properly in training or racing since caffeine can have other effects like GI upset or dehydration if you're not used to running with caffeine in your system. David Hellard is very familiar with the benefits of caffeine as an ultra-endurance runner and host of the Golden Trail World Series. He's even started his own line of caffeine products designed to make it more convenient for runners to get the athletic benefits of caffeine. He's joining the show to chat all about how he uses caffeine and how other runners can make the most of caffeine to improve their running. Some of the topics we'll be covering include: How caffeine can boost running performance How and why David started Caffeine Bullet How to avoid GI upset when running with caffeine Deciding the right timing and dosage of caffeine And whether there any benefits to a “caffeine taper” We're buzzing to share how caffeine can help your running so let's get into it! 20% Off any Caffeine Bullet product: caffeinebullet.com/RUNTOTHETOP or use code RUNTOTHETOP Guest Bio - David Hellard: www.davidhellard.run/runner Caffeine Bullet Instagram: @caffeinebullet Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: TIMELINE Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and overall health. If you didn't know, mitochondria are often called the “powerhouse” because most of the energy your muscle cells need during aerobic running is supplied by mitochondria. This is why one of the primary goals of all the runs we do is to increase the amount of new mitochondria in our cells and to increase their efficiency. But, now there's a new way to also improve your mitochondria - Mitopure from time-line nutrition. Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle. Mitopure comes in powder form to mix into your favorite smoothie or softgels to make them easy to take. Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier. Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice. UCAN If you're looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN. Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels. By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run. All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance. Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT