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What does it mean to live a good life? And can your running practice help you get there? In this episode of The Trailhead, Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard sit down with Sabrina Little: ultrarunner, philosopher, ethics professor, mom of (soon to be) three, and author of The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners. Sabrina's work sits at the fascinating intersection of character development, everyday ethics, and endurance sports. She teaches philosophy at Christopher Newport University and writes a beloved ethics column for iRunFar—and she's here to explore how running can be a "laboratory for virtue," where our daily choices shape who we become both on and off the trail. Together, we unpack: How running teaches us about moral character (whether we know it or not) Everyday ethical choices in sport and life—beyond the big scandals Why we hedge the truth (even when no one's watching) What it means to celebrate others' success while still chasing your own The role of humor and humility in building resilience How parenting and philosophy collide  And why runners aren't just chasing finish lines—they're practicing becoming better people.

Den här veckan möter vi Erik Olofsson, som med en okonventionell träningsfilosofi slog personligt rekord på maraton med sju minuter – mitt i sin satsning mot SM i 24-timmarslöpning. Men går det verkligen att träna mot två stora mål samtidigt? Erik Olofsson är tillbaka och det med besked. På Hannover Marathon i april 2025 sprang han in på 2:29:57 och kom äntligen under drömgränsen på 2:30. Och det här lyckades han göra utan klassisk maratonträning. Istället använde han ett polariserat upplägg med långa lugna långpass och korta kvalitetspass, ett upplägg som egentligen var utformat för att bygga fart och tålighet inför SM i 24-timmars som går nu i slutet på april i Växjö. Efter flera avbrutna lopp är målet tydligt – den här gången ska han gå i mål. Gärna med ett resultat som innebär att han kvalar till VM och allra helst med en medalj. Han har sen tidigare med sig ett svenskt rekord på 266,6 km och Johnny tänker göra allt han kan för att hjälpa Erik till ett riktigt bra resultat. I det här avsnittet pratar vi om: Träningsupplägget som gjorde Erik snabbare än någonsin Varför maraton var ett genrep för SM i 24-timmars Hur man hittar rätt balans mellan återhämtning och fart Mentala strategier för att hålla i när det är som tuffast Tankar kring konkurrens, medaljer och vm-kvalgränsen på 260 km Det är ett avsnitt om mod, nytänkande – och om vad som krävs för att prestera på två helt olika distanser. Länkar Följ Erik på instagram @erik.olo Följ SM i 24-timmars och 100 km på Växjö Ultrafest Lyssna på podden Maratonlabbet Shoppa våra favoriter på paceonearth.se/shop Läs mer om rhabdo iRunFar.com

-Race Results: *Ohio Backyard Ultra *Iditarod 1,000 (Bike, Foot, Ski) *The Speed Project *Rattlesnake Dick 50k *Terrible Horrible No Good Bad Day 50k *Oak Mountain 50k   -FKTs: * Tonto Trail (Grand Canyon) – Brittany Haver, unsupported female   -News: *Follow Up to Ultrasignup's Podcast Network *Zander Chase's iRunFar article “Are Trail Runners Getting Faster?” *John Kelly on Run SingleTrack Pod talking about Barkley and a big upcoming FKT attempt   -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): *Running and Life Balance   -Socials: Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com  

“I would say stage racing is probably my greatest love in ultrarunning in trail running because of the way that it lets you use your sport to move through environments and in places and really have these intimate experiences through running.” Meghan Hicks is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar. iRunFar.com provides you with the best possible information regarding trail running and ultrarunning anywhere. Meghan is also the author of 'Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running. In this episode, Meghan chats with Luis about the magazine iRunFar, how she got started at iRunFar, the future of trail running, how technology will affect the sport, how she got into running, her proudest running accomplishment, the Snowman Race, and what she has coming up next. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ Allwedoisrun.com Meghan Hicks Contact Info: meghan@irunfar.com iRunFar.com https://x.com/iRunFar https://www.facebook.com/iRunFar https://www.instagram.com/irunfar Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Meghan Hicks photo credit: iRunFar Photo Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Join Scotty and ultra runner, race director and podcaster John Lacroix for a discussion of life as an RD, current topics in the sport and the recent    Irunfar article referenced: https://www.irunfar.com/race-directors-called-upon-to-petition-against-united-states-forest-service-hiring-freeze   Learn about all things HPRS: https://humanpotentialrunning.com   The Letter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYOJSDEHimF7MRFaJdsHokETIJGPwYLeYLayeg9vNmJCQ3qg/viewform   This episode also brought to you by UCAN Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles   Sign up for the races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com   Support the show via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Website: http://www.tenjunkmiles.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tenjunkmiles   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenjunkmiles   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenjunkmiles/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenJunkMiles/

Tune in to hear our recap of the Western States and Hardrock lotteries along with notable runners who will be on the starting lines in 2025.  We go over race results from McDowell Mountain Frenzy, Brazos Bend, Hitchcock Experience, The TN Mile, Ray Miller 50/50, and the Festivus 50 Miler.  We talk about the female owned race company in Charleston, SC called Palmetto Ultras.  A few notable FKTs were set recently including the women's FKT on the mt. Tam Hill Climb and also the unsupported men's FKT on the Mason-Dixon Trail (DE, MD, PA). Tara Dower signs what may be a record breaking sponsorship deal with Altra.  AJW is starting a legendary aid station series of articles on iRunFar and the public can submit nominations.  Aravaipa continues to grow and has expanded into SoCal for 2025.  Finally, voting begins on Dec. 17th for Ultrasignup's Keep Trail Running Weird Awards! “Just One Mile” Documentary on the Mid State Mile (I believe you can watch on Apple TV or purchase on Amazon: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/just-one-mile/umc.cmc.2n0ufshaco4s2xr2t0zv7a7gf FreeTrail Video of Anna Gibson Mt. Tam FKT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfrAA_Fdp4   Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

BONUS POD: Keep It Peripheral—Eszter Horanyi of iRunFar. Nolan's 14, The Tour Divide, And A Life Of Possibilities. Kia ora e te whānau! Sometimes it happens. You speak with someone cool and interesting then you come away with a nagging stem of a question that you should have asked. When I spoke to Eszter Horanyi this was some variation of the following. “What does Coddiwompling even mean??” Well if you must know, to Coddiwomple means to travel purposefully to an unknown destination. And goodness me if that isn't a raison d'etre for Colorado-based Horanyi. Growing up in the mountains as a free-range kid, and then racing bikes for a decade, including a 19-day Tour Divide FKT, transitioning to two feet to focus on the shiny things in the periphery and not “big goals”. Splitting her time between Colorado and Te Waiponamu  Eszter embodies the true spirit of adventure and freedom that our sport can (sometimes) only touch on. Please Enjoy this bonus podcast while we are away in the Snowy Mountains. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running. Sign up to the DCR AidStation Episode links:Eszter Horanyi Instagram iRunFarDirt Church Merch!SQUADRUNCurranzJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook CieleFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake100% Natural Manuka oil Anti Chafe Gel from Aotearoa. Thatsit.nz

Tonight we kick it off by talking about Canal Corridor 100 and our friend Stephanie Campbell's second place finish!  Then we discuss the history of Indiana Trail 100 along with what a great community surrounds the race and go over the results from this year's event.  We also go over results from Oil Creek 100, Kodiak 100, and the Heartland 100.  Then we talk about Bryon Powell from iRunFar who just competed in and won the Ultra Trail Gobi 400K stage race in western China.  In addition we discuss race results from Cape Fear 24 hour race where costume chic was out there representing.  We dive into a new 50K in Cascade Locks, Oregon called Angel's Rest where they just had the inaugural running and now we both want to run it.  Also, Free State Trail Run 40 miler was over the weekend and they had one finisher, spoiler alert she took first place overall.  Nedd Brockman finished his 1,000 mile run in 12 and a half days.  He didn't break the world record but he did raise at least 2.6 million dollars for homelessness in Australia.  Pretty impressive accomplishment all around.  There is a fundraiser being done in western NC at the Old Fort Strong Endurance Festival December 7th and as we talk about some of our favorite ultrarunners will be out there.  Proceeds will go to residents and businesses whose homes were damaged or lost due to hurricane Helene.  We end with a guy that did a run during hurricane Milton, basically running through the storm, there is always one! Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Sabrina Little is a 5x national champion ultra runner who happens to also be a professor of moral philosophy. During her career, when she wasn't breaking American records, she earned a Phd in Philosophy at Baylor University. More recently though, she published her book “the Examined run - why good people make better runners” all about how running fits into a happy and fulfilling life. Her book is filled with thought-provoking lessons for anyone who loves to run and she is the perfect guest to explore how running can make us better people or even how practicing virtuous traits can make you a better runner. One of the key tenets of Sabrina's writing is that virtuous traits like patience and empathy are teachable and performance-enhancing, so practicing them is beneficial to excelling in sport. This means that becoming a better person can actually be a tool to improve your running! Some of the topics we cover include: Why virtue can be beneficial to athletic performance How to practice building traits of virtue through your running How to find your “why” for running What are Sabrina's thoughts on the role of running in a happy life Sabrina has a way of making philosophical topics approachable and relevant to runners that we're sure you'll love. Tune-in and find out for yourself how you can become a happier and faster runner all at the same time. The Examined Run by Sabrina Little Sabrina on Instagram: sabrinalittle Sabrina's Psychology Today Sports and character page: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/considerations-of-character Sabrina's iRunFar column: https://www.irunfar.com/author/slittle 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. MetPro Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro's team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.  Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle.  MetPro's coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they're empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs. Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt

iRunFar reviews the latest version of the Hoka Speedgoat, the Hoka Speedgoat 6. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Outsole 02:39 - Midsole 04:03 - Upper 08:39 - Final thoughts See this review on iRunFar.com as well: https://www.irunfar.com/hoka-speedgoat-6-review

We start off with an update on the podcast download competition. California has taken the lead! Can they hold on with 2 days left in the month? Kilian Jornet has won the Zegama trail marathon for the 11th time. We go over results from Stumptown 50K, Capital Backyard Ultra, Nanny Goat, Sugar Badger 50/50, and Fools 50K. LazCon gets new life! Spring Energy is in a world of hurt right now with the latest revelations on the nutritional content of their awesome sauce product. We close the show out with a look at AJW's excellent iRunFar article that breaks down the different sections of the Western States course. AJWs iRunFar article about the Western States Course: https://twitter.com/ajoneswilkins/status/1794027894965985664?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com    

Bryon Powell is an ultra-runner, Vice President of Running Rivers, founder and former editor-in-chief of iRunFar.com, and the most decorated Flyathlete out there. In this episode, Bryon shares how we went from strictly a runner to a runner and angler, and how he fish-slapped one of the hardest trail races in the country: the Hardrock 100. We also talk about his trip to Alaska, during which he did a DIY packrafting trip down the Togiak River.  Instagram: @bryon_powell Facebook: /bryon.powell Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1408349 Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Hornig and Leah Yingling join Singletrack to recap the Lululemon-backed FURTHER event which took place outside of Palm Springs, CA about a week ago. It was equal parts interesting from performance, research, technology, marketing, and lifestyle standpoints and we touch on a lot of that in this episode through the lens of Leah's experience logging 400 miles over the 6-day event and Brett helping crew her during that time frame. Specifically, we recap her race experience, talk about the multi-day race strategies she picked up over the 6 days, and learn about some of the ultrarunning-related research that was conducted and when that will be available for public consumption.No doubt many of you were glued to the live tracker for all the athletes out there, Mike McMonagle's photo journalism, and some of the reporting from Outside and IRunFar. Hopefully, this episode adds another interesting angle to one of the more unique events we've seen in the running sphere in at least a few years.Timestamps:01:00 Initial Thoughts and Event Background08:34 Cognitive Tests and Mental Performance10:29 Preconceptions vs. Reality of a Multi-Day Event23:02 Training Volume and Performance37:56 Sleep Strategies43:28 Medical Support, Managing Injuries49:10 Wearable Technology - Core Temp, Glucose, Etc01:09:47 Insights from Shoe and Apparel Tech, Biomechanics Feedback01:17:05 The Purpose and Impact of Further01:26:37 The Mental Game in Multi-Day Events01:32:39 Post-Event Recovery and Future Races, Final TakeawaysSponsors:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Brooks Running - check out their High Point clothing collection and new and improved Cascadia 17 shoe at this link (https://www.brooksrunning.com/singletrack).deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order.Links:Follow Leah on Instagram,  Strava, TwitterFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Singletrack on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeSupport the show

Please join Chris and Dan as they welcome on Meghan Hicks. While not only is Meghan an incredibly accomplished Ultra Runner and Co-Founder of iRunFar she is also on the Board of Directors for the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run. Please join us as we talk about all things Hardrock with the always wonderful, Meghan Hicks. 

This week we go over race results from last weekend and a few of them were very sloppy conditions. We preview and make our predictions for Black Canyon 100K this weekend. There is a crazy amount of elite ultrarunners of all experience levels running this year. The course might be crazy too with some snow in the town where the race starts and super high rivers to cross. We discuss this new runner tracking system that will be the wave of the future. Finally we give kudos to Will Sprouse, one of the most unique ultrarunners out there who has interesting fueling methods and just achieved something that not many ultrarunners have done. Mountain Outpost to livestream Black Canyon this weekend: https://www.youtube.com/@MountainOutpost/streams Freetrail's Fantasy Ultrarunning website to make picks: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events ATRA's article on ActiveTrack: https://trailrunner.com/trail-news/atra-includes-activetrack-in-event-standards-program/ ActiveTrack's website: https://active-track.com/ Will Sprouse on the Adventure Jogger podcast and an IRunFar article about him: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-sprouse-beer-pizza-and-over-100-100-milers/id1512991688?i=1000641774494 https://www.irunfar.com/iron-will-100-mile-the-founder-story-behind-kansass-new-adaptive-friendly-ultra Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunnin... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com  

Is the Apple Watch Ultra ready for long-distance running, including ultramarathons ? Here's iRunFar's in-depth review of Apple's top of the line smartwatch. You may have heard that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 released in September, 2023. The bad news? This isn't a review of the Ultra 2 — yet, we'll review it in due time. The good news? The features and functionality of what is covered in this review are relevant to the Ultra 2. Mainly because most of the updates for the Ultra 2 are quality-of-life changes versus changes to running functions. The Ultra 2 introduces a new processor, some new gestures, a slightly brighter screen at maximum capacity, and a dimmer screen for nighttime interaction. WatchOS was moved up to version 10, but we'll receive that update for this model and provide additional commentary on any significant changes that come with the new software. Now, onto the review of the Apple Watch Ultra. 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Device Overview 08:12 - Running Screens 12:10 - Safety Features 17:35 - Maps and Routing 19:51 - Smartwatch Functions 23:23 - Filling in the Map Gap 26:40 - Final Thoughts

Is the Apple Watch Ultra ready for long-distance running, including ultramarathons ? Here's iRunFar's in-depth review of Apple's top of the line smartwatch. You may have heard that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 released in September, 2023. The bad news? This isn't a review of the Ultra 2 — yet, we'll review it in due time. The good news? The features and functionality of what is covered in this review are relevant to the Ultra 2. Mainly because most of the updates for the Ultra 2 are quality-of-life changes versus changes to running functions. The Ultra 2 introduces a new processor, some new gestures, a slightly brighter screen at maximum capacity, and a dimmer screen for nighttime interaction. WatchOS was moved up to version 10, but we'll receive that update for this model and provide additional commentary on any significant changes that come with the new software. Now, onto the review of the Apple Watch Ultra. 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Device Overview 08:12 - Running Screens 12:10 - Safety Features 17:35 - Maps and Routing 19:51 - Smartwatch Functions 23:23 - Filling in the Map Gap 26:40 - Final Thoughts

In this episode, I'm joined by Meghan Hicks from IRunFar to reflect on the Hardrock 100 and Western States 100, the history and long-term trajectory of their race coverage and business model, and other media development topics.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderKodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/singletrackpodcast) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription.Links:Follow IRunFar on Twitter, Instagram, WebsiteFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Mallory Richard writes a regular column for IRunFar called “Running The Numbers”, which uses quantitative data to talk about trail and ultrarunning. We discuss the pros and cons of the current athlete ranking systems in our sport, interesting performance insights from the UTMB and Golden Trail World Series events, and other interesting topics like how often runners improve their performance at a given race.Sponsors:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderFeetures - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://feetures.com/) to get 20% off your next order.Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next order.HVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order or 30% off your subscription.Links:Running The NumbersFollow Singletrack on Instagram, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Meghan Hicks & Bryon Powell are the longtime dynamic duo behind iRunFar, the pioneering digital media brand in trail and ultrarunning. It was just announced that Bryon would be vacating his role as Editor-in-Chief after 15 years and Meghan would be stepping up to fill that role. We talk about those changes with iRunFar, Bryon's path at arriving at the decision to step back, Meghan's perspective and goals as the new EIC, and some thoughts on Western States and Hardrock.   Hardrocking: Sharing the Load   Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts   Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava   ________________________   Other Freetrail podcast episodes you might enjoy:   Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal   Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game   Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion   Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB

Kelsey Lensman has some Big Ass Goals!  How did she develop confidence to take them on, and how does she avoid "imposter syndrome" in a time where we can often get caught up in comparison and self-doubt?  Find out in segment one. And in segment two, we dissect an interview with iRunFar and Courtney Dauwalter.  What is Courtney feeling when she toes the line, how does she view her competitors, and how does she dig deep into the "pain cave" to bring out her best?  Find out in segment two. All that and more on Episode 160 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running podcast.  New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Virtues: Perseverance, Patience, Courage, Accountability, and Practical Wisdom How do these virtues apply to plant based nutrition and movement?   Pride, Envy, and Intemperance.  How do these impede our success in attaining ultimate health and wellness.   Dr. Sabrina Little wrote an article in IRunFar.com applying those virtues to sport.   Transitioning to a plant based healthy lifestyle is a growth over time for most of us.  There are obstacle we don't even know exist until we begin.  The path is not perfect but filled with twists and turns.  I hope you enjoy my lament on a more virtuous path to plant based nutrition.  It might even help your running or favorite sport.   Thanks for listening.  Email me at jami@doctordulaney.com Website: doctordulaney.com https://www.irunfar.com/virtue-and-competition-getting-it-right https://www.amazon.com/Plant-based-Wellness-Cookbook-Generations-Cooking/dp/1733967702/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=doctor+and+diva&dchild=1&keywords=doctor+and+diva&pd_rd_i=1733967702&pd_rd_r=b4b3e11f-e7c1-4a71-a571-54903174e969&pd_rd_w=jpaTr&pd_rd_wg=GNibG&pf_rd_p=8f655ecb-bc8c-4750-9088-950aa74d52dd&pf_rd_r=JMDW81JEWW3K2VMA0JND&psc=1&qid=1608320722&sr=1-1-88388c6d-14b8-4f70-90f6-05ac39e80cc0

This year is the 50th year of the Western States 100 in the Olympic Valley. For this episode, we've got “Mr. Western States” Andy Jones-Wilkins back for a second time for the "Pre-Western States Chat" with a Florida runner! He's joined by Matt Murphy who got into the race on June 10th, only a two week notice for the Western States 100. They're also joined by Matt's wife, Karen, who will also be out there crewing and pacing! Matt Murphy has done races like the Holcomb Valley 50k, the Long Play, Croom Zoom, the Javelina 100, the San Diego 100, Sweat Swat n Swear, Colt 45, the Black Hills 100, and the Long Haul 100! His wife Karen, not only does she crew and pace, but she's also ran races like the Skunk Ape's Revenge, the Long Play, Angry Tortoise, Croom Zoom, the Vermont 100k, and the 50 Miler at Umstead. AJW has done the Western States 100 ten times, placing 2nd in 2005. Over his ten years he has placed in the Top 10 numerous times. He continues now with parking cars out at Robinson Flat, cheerleading, announcing, and helping make things happen! He also has his own podcast called "Crack a Brew with AJW!" So whether he's out there on the course, chatting it up with Trail Runner Nation, or writing articles on iRunFar... He's always representing the sport of trail and ultra running well!

Dr. Joe Uhan, a renowned physical therapist, board-certified orthopedic specialist, functional manual therapist, and USATF Level 2 coach. Oh, and did I mention he's an accomplished runner too? Joe has practices in Auburn, CA, and Eugene, OR, Joe is a contributor to iRunFar and UltraRunning Magazine. He's here to share his unique perspective on the iconic Western States 100, a race that he has not only experienced firsthand but has an intriguing take on. Today, we'll be discussing why many have referred to Western States as a "killing machine," and more importantly, how to tame or silence this relentless beast. We reference the great two-part article Joe wrote at iRunFar nine years ago: The Western States Killing Machine, Part One The Western States Killing Machine, Part Two: The Marble in the Groove But don't worry if you're not one of the lucky 381 runners who will be tackling Western States this year. Our conversation will offer valuable principles that can help you in your own runs and races, no matter the distance or terrain. How to Silence the Killing Machine: Step 1: Prepare to Problem Solve Step 2: The Mental Taper Step 3: Turning Inward Step 4: Presence and Perspective Step 5: Don't. Panic. Step 6: The Will to Finish Trumps All Step 7: Like a Marble in the Groove Learn more about how Joe can help you with gait analysis, coaching, or therapy visit UhanPerformance.com

Are you ready to take your running game to the next level? Whether you're gearing up for marathons, ultra-races, or simply looking to improve your endurance, this is the episode you don't want to miss. In this special rerun edition from two years ago, we dive into the valuable insights shared by the renowned runner and coach, Andy Jones-Wilkins. Get ready as we explore the seven simple yet powerful rules that can transform your long runs from good to extraordinary. But hold on, these rules are just the beginning! We'll be sure to follow up with more episodes to keep you on track for success. So, lace up your shoes, tune in, and let's embark on the journey towards long run excellence! Don't run a single hill (the definition of a hill varies by fitness level) Run all downs, (unless the hill taxes the knees, quads, or risk a fall) Start early with a purposeful walk/run rhythm.  Keep the body fresh, do not put yourself in a catch up position.   EVERY time you shift from a run to a walk, use this mantra, “Walk with purpose!”   Walking with a purpose is effective and a strategy.   Manage the aidstations, show up with a plan. Let a volunteer fill your hydration. Next, take care of your gear and medical.  Select your fuel, eat it as you walk out.  (No loitering). You cover an enormous amount of ground when you purposefully walk.   Monitor anything that feels slightly off; calories, hydration, electrolytes, salt on face, salt on shirt, color of urine, cramping, stomach, apply lube to anything hot (chaffage) and listen to negative mental chatter.  Negative chatter is your body's way of telling you that you need to change something, if you push through the early warning sign, catastrophe is around the corner. Give yourself permission to back off your effort and recapture anything that isn't working or needs correcting. Most issues can be solved by backing off the pace.  Give it time and you can return to your gameplan.  SCOTT has a story for this one Trust your math.  Stay with your plan.  Worrying requires energy.  You need that energy to finish the run (Do all the math before the run) and share it with your crew/pacer. Don's video from Moab 240 we mentioned Check out Andy's new podcast, currently in season 2: "Crack a Brew with AJW". Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar  

In this episode, Keely and Corrine discuss the Gorge Waterfalls race weekend, the NCAA women's basketball tournament, and some other races that happened over the past two weeks.  Then they deep dive into how to mentally and physically deal with illness during training and how taking a short amount of time off can really help long term.  They discuss illness, overtraining, and low energy availability and how they may be related in some athletes. Finally, they shine a new spotlight on society slam with our latest sponsor, Petzl.   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit!   Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL   Articles:  New 100 million dollar fund for female sports: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/100-million-fund-founder-angel-132446531.html   Low energy availability and immune function: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2019.00907/full   iRunFar article on exercise and the immune system: https://www.irunfar.com/exercise-and-the-immune-system  

Sabrina Little is a Philosophy Professor and Professional Ultrarunner based in Newport News, VA. Sabrina is also a regular columnist for IRunfar and we spend the majority of this conversation discussing a recent post she wrote about what it might look like to be a good fan, as well as a bad fan, of ultra running during this era of significant change in our sport.Discounts:Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/discount/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderHVMN - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://hvmn.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next orderTrails and Tarmac - get $120 off your first 3 months of coaching (https://trailsandtarmac.com/get-in-touch/)Timestamps:(1:32) - connecting running and philosophy(10:15) - whether academia or running has had a bigger influence on philosophy(14:18) - motivation to reflect on ultrarunning fans(25:34) - gossip, escapism, anonymity, rooting for vice(39:45) - whether negative in-sport characteristics translate to other areas of life(48:54) - how fan behavior impacts the future of ultrarunningLinks:The Vices Of FandomFollow Sabrina on InstagramFollow Sabrina on StravaSupport the show

Keely, Corrine, and Hillary discuss some articles and books on mental toughness, what it means to them, and how some extreme levels of mental toughness may be unnecessary and avoidable in the sport of ultra running. This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail Freetrail NEW Website: www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK   Athletic Greens: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs    The Feed: https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit every 3 months ($60 for 2023)   Articles:   Alex Hutchinson's article on Mental Toughness:https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/mental-toughness-research-2023/   Cited Research : https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1612197X.2022.2161102   Corrine's iRunFar article on Mental Flexibility: https://trainright.com/could-psychological-flexibility-be-more-important-than-mental-toughness/   Keely's article on FreeTrail on Mental Toughness: https://freetrail.com/bigger-than-a-run-our-relationship-with-running/  

Travis Macy is a finisher of over 130 ultra endurance events in over 17 countries, Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. Travis and his dad, Mark, co-authored the book; A Mile At A Time. An inspiring memoir about a their journey together competing in the World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji despite one of them battling Alzheimer's. This book is set to release March 14th 2023. Travis is also the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion's 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life. Macy's racing and adventure exploits have been covered by The New York Times, ABC, Penthouse Magazine, Runner's World, Adventure Sports Magazine, Competitor Magazine, UltraRunning Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, and Breathe Magazine, among others. Travis' writing circulates widely, and recent outlets include UltraRunning Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Trail Runner Magazine, Sleepmonsters.com, ColoradoRunner.com, Colorado Serenity, and iRunfar.com. Travis has been a sponsored athlete for 20 years and has represented a variety of industry leaders, including Merrell, Salomon, Spyder, Nike, Zanfel, Eastern Mountain Sport and many more. Travis retired as a high school teacher to found and run a successful education consulting firm, Macy College Consulting, with his wife. He applies the same best practices for instruction, communication, learning, and improvement with the businesses, executives, and adult endurance athletes he coaches. You don't want to miss this amazing episode as we discuss not only his adventures, but his challenges helping his dad. Dad Up! Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 Dad Up Website: https://www.daduptribe.com/ Dad Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daduppodcast/ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe Travis Macy Website: http://www.travismacy.com Travis Macy Instagram: https://instagram.com/travismacy Travis Macy Book: A Mile at a Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and Hope Travis Macy YouTube: https://youtube.com/@travismacy3 Travis Macy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/travis-macy/33/76/926 Travis Macy Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10153261850686325 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daduppodcast/support

Today, we're discussing a topic that's close to many of our hearts: how to keep running, no matter your age. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, age can be a big factor in how we approach our running. So let's dive in and find out what it takes to keep running, no matter your age with a few amazing runners: Liza Howard, Pam Reed and Krissy Moehl. Liza recently wrote a series of articles on aging in trail running at iRunFar. We'll talk about the importance of setting goals and staying motivated. We'll also discuss some of the different types of goals you can set, such as personal bests, reaching a certain distance, or even just completing a race. We'll also talk about the importance of finding a support system and ways to stay motivated when the going gets tough. We'll focus on the importance of staying healthy and injury-free. We'll talk about the benefits of strength training, stretching, and cross-training, and how they can help you stay injury-free. We'll also discuss the importance of listening to your body and adapting your training to your individual needs. Finally we'll focus on the benefits of running as you age. We'll talk about how running can improve your physical and mental health, and how it can help you stay active and engaged as you get older. We'll also discuss how running can help you maintain your independence and keep you feeling young and vibrant. We hope you enjoyed this discussion on how to keep running, no matter your age. Remember, it's never too late to start running, and no matter your age, you can still enjoy the many benefits of this amazing sport.  If you want to learn more about our amazing guests Visit Pam Reed HERE Visit Krissy Moehl HERE and get her book, Running your First Ultra Visit Liza Howard HERE or her coaching at Sharman Ultra

After years of base training, AJW has put his podcast bib on and launching his own podcast, "Crack a Brew With AJW". Andy will have discussions with members of the trail and ultra-community to sit down, have a beverage and discuss running, life and how the two intersect.  We play his first episode in its entirety with Courtney Dauwalter, fresh off her win at the Bandera 100K in January 2022 where she also won a Golden Ticket for the 2023 Western States 100.  Andy has an amazing lineup of guests for his first season, and you will not want to miss them. We will be promoting how to find and subscribe to his podcast soon - our crew is still working on all the details. Follow AJW on Twitter, FaceBook or Instagram as we button up the details. Of course, we will let you know on all our channels where and when to listen and subscribe.  If you want to learn more about Courtney, listen to these previous episodes with her Intuitive Training With Courtney Dauwalter EP 434 Courtney Dauwalter is a 4.4....What's Your GRIT Score? Courtney Dauwalter Sets the Bar at Moab 200: 238 miles in 57 Hours!!! Hire Andy as a coach or check out his weekly article in the Tap Room at iRunFar

We wanted to wrap up 2022 with one of our favorite type of episode, TRN Audio Magazine. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins us to discuss this and that with a guess the title game. Links to stuff we mentioned: "Unbreakable" movie by JB Benna Born To Run book by Christopher McDougall Pied Piper of Trail Running short reel "Strong Downhills Late in Races May Determine the Fastest Finishers" by David Roche "The Hidden Factor That Explains Easy Run Pace" by Alex Hutchinson Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

As a young runner, Steve Magness was a very fast runner, holding one of the fastest high school mile times at 4:01.  He was a model for toughness, pushing through the pain until he puked.  But this strategy failed as he continued trying to break the 4:00 barrier at the University of Houston. Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. In his new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS Steve looks at the science and helps us learn how to be more resilient and learn how to do hard things. We did a chapter by chapter review of this book leading up to this episode. If you want to learn more listen to these episodes: Part 1 - Chapters 2,5,6 Part 2 - Chapters 3,7,11 Part 3 - Chapters 1,4,8,9,10 Steve is the co-founder of The Growth Equation, an online platform dedicated to the understanding and practice of performance and well-being. He also co-hosts The Growth Equation Podcast with Brad Stulberg and On Coaching Podcast with Jon Marcus. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @SteveMagness Andy Jones-Wilkins joins us to wrap up this great book. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

This is the part 2 of our chapter by chapter review of Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS. We encourage you to buy the book and read along as we will have follow up episodes discussing the key points in each chapter. In this episode we discuss Chapters 2, 5 and 6 Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. Every runner and parent should read this book. It's that good. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

This is the first part of our chapter by chapter review of Steve Magness' new book Do Hard Things - Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of REAL TOUGHNESS. We encourage you to buy the book and read along as we will have follow up episodes discussing the key points in each chapter. In this episode we discuss Chapters 2, 5 and 6 Steve Magness is a runner, coach and world-renowned expert on peak performance. He uncovers the science and helps us learn how to be better athletes and tougher people. Every runner and parent should read this book. It's that good. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

Professional Headmaster and 2nd place finisher of the 2005 Western States 100, Andy Jones-Wilkins, join us to write the latest edition of Audio Magazine. The Authors dug deep to come up with topics that will keep you up to date and informed about trail running. Since there was so much trash talking leading up to this recording, we kindly ask our listeners to rank the magazine articles best to worst. Click this link to participate in the poll. There might be some high stakes and bragging rights based on the results, which, of course, we will share with The Nation. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

252: Seth O'Donnell & Georgia Hansen | Australian Cross Country Championships   This episode of Inside Running is proudly sponsored by the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, returning Sunday October 2nd. Register now to secure your spot at melbournemarathon.com.au   Brad takes his workouts back outside with a hilly tempo. Julian hits another stumbling block thanks to child daycare. Brady shows AFL Umpire and previous guest Michael Marantelli the sights around Moama. Seth O'Donnel and Georgia Hansen, both representing Victoria each claim their maiden titles at the Australian National Cross Country Championships, held at Oakbank Racecourse, Adelaide. Both winners join for a brief recap of the race and share some of their back story, with Seth sharing how his footy background helped take the win on Saturday and Georgia talking about her brief experience in Europe. Team honours went to New South Wales for the Women, while Victoria won the Men's team event. Australian Cross Country Championship Results https://www.instagram.com/p/ChwezjNrLHW/ Stewart McSweyn makes a return to fine form posting a season's best of 3:30.18 in the Men's 1500m at the Lausanne Diamond League, just behind Abel Kipsang and winner Jakob Ingebrigsten; Oli Hoare ran 3:37.81 in the same race. Jessica Hull posted a time of 8:41.52 in the Women's 3000m. Lausanne Diamond League Results https://www.runnerstribe.com/features/mcsweyn-hits-back-as-ingebrigtsen-asserts-dominance/?fbclid=IwAR0Op33jHR2nEb4cGdbDGrBNeITg0O3f0Xnf7ngpginIJU-Dv2lR1NvsZLU    Liam Boudin took the win over Jack Bruce at the Bridge 2 Brisbane 10K, while Cassie Fien won over steeplechase duo Brielle Erbacher & Cara Feain-Ryan. Bridge 2 Brisbane Results   James Hansen sets the new men's parkrun national record of 13:53 at Launceston parkrun. parkrun Official Report   100km World Champs in Berlin won by Japanese duo Haruki Okayama and Jumpei Yamaguchi in the men's race and Floriane Hot of France. The best Australian performances came from Dion Fionnachiaro running 6:48:14 to place 21st and Michelle McAdam in 8:09:08 for 33rd. IAU 100k Championship Results Comrades Marathon, the 90km ultramarathon running “down” from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, South Africa was won by Tede of South Africa and Alexandra Morozova of Russia. Wayne Spiers was the first Australian in 6:03:33 for 22nd, while friend of the show Ash Watson came 98th. Official Comrades Results Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB) in Chamonix, France, arguably the biggest trail race in the world taken out by Killian Jornet in a record time of 19:49:30 ahead of American Jim Walmsley. Results & Race Report via iRunFar.com   The boys then put the new range of Erniold Long Sleeve and Short Sleeve tops through its paces, reviewing the quality of the material and how it fits. https://erniold.com/    Brady hijacks Moose on the Loose over the lack of coverage and publicity given to the National Cross Country Championships, then the boys wrap up this episode with the start of a new segment in the lead up to the upcoming Nike Melbourne Marathon to be held on 2nd October 2022, talking the importance of practising gels and hydration on long runs and preview the elite fields for the Half Marathon and Full Marathon featuring some world-class calibre women. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN

Do you have a hot adventure or race you are preparing for?  Corrine Malcolm helps The Nation understand what we can do to improve our chances for success. Corrine breaks down these science-based strategies for getting cool before your adventure and staying cool when you are running. We reference her article from iRunFar she wrote. Find out how Corrine can become your Coach Follow Corrine on Instagram and Twitter

Western States 100 is this weekend.  International runners represent nearly 1/3 of the entrants.  We recorded this episode live with these international runners at a local running store in Auburn California, The Aid Station.  Course experts, Tim Twietmeyer and Ian Sharman join us to help these runners understand the course and how to develop a strategy for success.  Many of these strategies can translate into your trail adventures and races. HERE is a link to a course map and elevation profile. Link to Joe Uhan's iRunFar articles: - The Western States Killing Machine - Part 1 - The Western States Killing Machine - Part 2 Sharman Ultra Coaching

Merry Statesmas! They 2022 running of the iconic Western States 100 is next weekend.  We sit down with Andy Jones-Wilkins to get his take on this year's race.  There will be 385 amazing stories from each of the starters this year.  We highlight some of the ones that you might want to watch unfold. Joe Uhan's iRunFar articles, "Western State Killing Machine": Part 1 & Part 2 Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

Pacing can be an art and a science.  In this episode we bring on four experts to help us understand what a good pacer is and isn't / does and doesn't. Scotty Mills, Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman, Coach Meghan Canfield, and Andy Jones-Wilkins share their wisdom as racers and pacers.  What makes a good one?   Here are some previous episodes we have done on pacing: Pacing: How to Be the Best Pacer with Victor Ballesteros Pacing and Crewing with Dominic and Katie Check out SoCal Coyotes Check out Meghan's coaching site Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his weekly Tap Room at iRunFar

Topics Covered In This Episode:How to choose a good pacerThe key crew rolesCommon mistakes runners make with crews and pacersPlanning for things to go wrongGuest:Andy Jones-Wilkins, known as AJW, is an ultrarunner and CTS Coach who first began running ultramarathons in 1992. AJW ran his first 100 miler in 2000 and to date has completed 32 100 mile races, including 10 finishes at the Western States including 7 straight top ten placings.Show Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajoneswilkinsCTS Coach Bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/andy-jones-wilkins/iRunFar: https://www.irunfar.com/author/ajoneswilkinsRelated Content:Article - Build an Unbeatable Ultrarunning Support Crew in 6 StepsPodcast - You Got Into Western States...No What? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Mindset Coaching by Danielle Snyder (@diellesmells): https://innerdriveathlete.com/ Women who FKT on Instagram: @womenwhofkt  Thesis on Mental Health and Ultrarunning: https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/37367600/Prevalence%20and%20Type%20of%20Psychopathlology%20in%20Ultra%20Endurance%20Athletes.pdf?sequence=4&isAllowed=y Corrine's iRunFar article on mental health in ultra running: https://www.irunfar.com/emergent-scientific-research-on-mental-health-in-ultra-endurance-sports   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com?mct=P3yNJl9q Freetrail: https://account.ongo.app/c/21cb4aa4-7ea1-425b-af1a-dc0504a656ec/splash

An in-depth review of the Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 trail running shoe by iRunFar's Travis Liles.

An in-depth review of the Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 trail running shoe by iRunFar's Travis Liles.

An interview with Alex Potter, iRunFar's new editor.

An interview with Alex Potter, iRunFar's new editor.

An in-depth review of the Hoka One One Zinal trail running shoe by iRunFar's Travis Liles.

An in-depth review of the Hoka One One Zinal trail running shoe by iRunFar's Travis Liles.

We've drafted ultrarunning fantasy teams, we've drafted the elements of the perfect aid station, and now we're drafting the perfect shoe closet. Bryon Powell of iRunFar and Ian Golden of the Trails Collective join Phil and I for a brief state-of-the-sport discussion before we select our favorite all-time shoes in each of eight different categories. Charge your flux capaciters and gas up your DeLoreans, we're taking you back to 1993…and even a little farther.Vote here for the winner of our inaugural shoe draft!Beers for this episode: Equilibrium DHop 28, 4 Noses El Jefe Caliente, Alchemist Focal BangerLinksiRunFarThe Trails CollectiveRed Newt RacingIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale