Podcasts about trail runner

This episode is in ENGLISHIn this episode we talk about RacePace, a web app that helps trail runners prepare for races by combining training data, race details, pacing, nutrition, and equipment planning. We explain that the tool connects to a GPS watch, takes a short survey, and then builds a personalized race strategy using AI and machine learning.We also discuss the background behind the product. Ido shares that RacePace came out of his own experience of training well but struggling to translate fitness into race-day execution, especially because of nutrition, pacing, terrain, weather, and aid station time. We talk about how athlete feedback shaped the platform from the beginning and continues to guide development. A large part of the episode focuses on the pacing features. We describe how the app shows race information, an interactive course map, elevation profiles, aid stations, waypoint views, predicted times, and editable pacing plans. We also cover how the plan can be adjusted for different scenarios and exported to a watch or as a printable cheat sheet.We then go through the nutrition planner. Julie explains how the tool helps us plan carbohydrate, fluid, and sodium intake based on race conditions, sweat testing, and weather. We also talk about adding personal foods, matching products to race-day aid stations, and placing nutrition into the race timeline in a practical way.Finally, we cover the equipment checklist and the dashboard that tracks readiness and training progress toward race day. We close by emphasizing that the platform is designed for trail runners, is built with athlete feedback, and aims to make race preparation simpler and more accessible.As a goodie, Race Pace offers adidas INFINITE TRAIL competitors a discount of 30% for a yearly subscription. Please use AIT30 https://findracepace.com/Chapters0:26 English Episode Intro1:32 Ultra Race Background4:30 From Fitness to Execution6:07 Building RacePace8:30 Athlete Feedback Matters14:10 How RacePace Works18:03 Course Pacing Tools28:29 Nutrition Planning39:55 Training Runs Too41:46 Gear Checklist43:12 Race Readiness Dashboard45:01 Why It MattersDEUTSCHIn dieser Episode sprechen wir über RacePace, eine Web-App, die Trailrunner bei der Vorbereitung auf Wettkämpfe unterstützt, indem sie Trainingsdaten, Renndetails, Pacing, Ernährung und Ausrüstungsplanung miteinander kombiniert. Wir erklären, wie sich das Tool mit einer GPS-Uhr verbindet, eine kurze Umfrage durchführt und anschließend mithilfe von KI und maschinellem Lernen eine personalisierte Rennstrategie erstellt.Wir diskutieren auch die Hintergründe des Produkts. Ido erzählt, dass RacePace aus seiner eigenen Erfahrung heraus entstanden ist: Er war zwar gut trainiert, hatte aber Schwierigkeiten, seine Fitness am Wettkampftag optimal auf die Strecke zu bringen – vor allem aufgrund von Faktoren wie Ernährung, Pacing, Gelände, Wetter und der Zeit an den Verpflegungsstationen. Wir sprechen darüber, wie das Feedback von Athletinnen und Athleten die Plattform von Anfang an geprägt hat und die Entwicklung auch weiterhin leitet. Ein großer Teil der Episode konzentriert sich auf die Pacing-Funktionen. Wir beschreiben, wie die App Renninformationen, eine interaktive Streckenkarte, Höhenprofile, Verpflegungsstationen, Wegpunkt-Ansichten, prognostizierte Zeiten und anpassbare Pacing-Pläne anzeigt. Außerdem gehen wir darauf ein, wie der Plan für verschiedene Szenarien angepasst und auf eine Uhr exportiert oder als Spickzettel ausgedruckt werden kann. Danach gehen wir den Ernährungsplaner durch. Julie erklärt, wie das Tool dabei hilft, die Aufnahme von Kohlenhydraten, Flüssigkeit und Natrium basierend auf den Rennbedingungen, Schweißtests und dem Wetter zu planen. Wir sprechen auch darüber, eigene Lebensmittel hinzuzufügen, Produkte auf die Verpflegungsstationen am Wettkampftag abzustimmen und die Verpflegung praktisch in den Zeitablauf des Rennens zu integrieren.Schließlich behandeln wir die Ausrüstungs-Checkliste und das Dashboard, das die Startbereitschaft und den Trainingsfortschritt bis zum Renntag verfolgt. Zum Abschluss betonen wir, dass die Plattform speziell für Trailrunner entwickelt wurde, auf dem Feedback von Athleten basiert und das Ziel verfolgt, die Rennvorbereitung einfacher und zugänglicher zu machen.Als kleines Extra bietet Race Pace den Teilnehmern des adidas INFINITE TRAIL einen Rabatt von 30 % auf ein Jahresabo. Bitte nutze dafür den Code AIT30.https://findracepace.com/Kapitel0:26 Intro der englischen Episode1:32 Hintergrund zu Ultra-Wettkämpfen4:30 Von der Fitness zur Umsetzung am Renntag6:07 Die Entstehung von RacePace8:30 Warum Athleten-Feedback entscheidend ist14:10 Wie RacePace funktioniert18:03 Tools für das Pacing auf der Strecke28:29 Ernährungsplanung39:55 Gilt auch für Trainingsläufe41:46 Ausrüstungs-Checkliste43:12 Dashboard für die Startbereitschaft (Race Readiness)45:01 Warum es darauf ankommt / Warum es wichtig ist

Jon Hwang came to running the way a lot of us do, sideways and by accident. A 5K with coworkers turned into a half marathon, and then a rough year in 2017 where a  relationship ended and his mom was diagnosed with cancer solidified running as the thing that got him through each day.By the time Jon signed up for the San Francisco Marathon, he had already met his wife through Spartan racing, tackled obstacle courses together, and built years of trail miles between them including a full 50K ultra. So why did 26.2 miles on a road feel more terrifying than anything he had ever done in the mud? That's what this one is all about!Follow along with Jon: @jhwang on Instagram / @hwangsmiles on TikTokFollow along with the show:

Willkommen zur April-Folge des Alles Laufbar Mitglieder-Podcasts! Für diesen Mitgliederpodcast haben ein volles Programm für euch vorbereitet.TermineZunächst einmal möchten wir euch gerne auf ein Events hinweisen, an denen wir vor Ort sein werden.Donnerstag, 23.4. ab 17:15 Uhr in Kufstein: Community Run & Trailfunk Live-Podcast von Benni mit der Trailläuferin Sonja Kinna (alle Infos hier)Freitag, 24.4. 16:30 Uhr Olympiastadion in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Easy 5 km-Shake-Out Run für den Rab GaPa Trail mit Christian & Juliane und der Garmischer Trailcrew NomadsAnstehende Rennen und ein FilmprojektAber jetzt zum Podcast. Wir beginnen mit einem kurzen Update zu unserem persönlichen Trainingszustand. Benni freut sich auf die Deutsche Meisterschaft beim Mountainman Nesselwang. Christian trainiert aktuell so gut es geht alternativ, um es noch rechtzeitig an die Startlinie des Rennsteiglaufs zu schaffen. Er berichtet von einem Filmprojekt namens “Hanging By A Thread”, bei dem es um seine persönliche Laufgeschichte gehen wird und das Ende Mai auf dem Alles Laufbar YouTube-Kanal zu sehen sein wird.Stehen uns Glaubenssätze im Weg?Wir sprechen über eine Aussage von Michael Arend aus unserem letzten Trailfunk-Podcast, wonach Trailrunner, die den Sport ohne zielorientiertes Training ausüben, Angst vor ihrer eigenen Leistungsfähigkeit haben könnten und hinderlichen Glaubenssätzen anhängen würden. Ist da etwas dran?Trailrunning: Ein Sport ohne Fans? (im Mitgliederteil)Im Hauptteil beschäftigen wir uns mit der Frage, ob Trailrunning ein Sport ohne richtige Fans ist und wenn ja, warum das der Fall ist. Wir greifen dafür eine aktuelle Folge des Borderlands Podcast auf. Die These: Das Wachstum des Sports basiert weitestgehend auf Investitionen von Brands und einer stetig wachsenden Zahl von Trailrunnern. Aber: Investitionen kommen und gehen. Und solange sich nur Leute für den Sport interessieren, die ihn selbst ausüben, kann sich Trailrunning nicht zu einem professionellen Sport entwickeln, da die Skalierbarkeit fehlt. Was könnte oder müsste sich ändern?Drei Fragen an den Kollegen (im Mitgliederteil)Am Ende des Podcasts stellen wir uns jeweils drei Fragen, um den jeweils anderen (noch) besser kennenzulernen. Was würde Benni tun, wenn er einen Tag im Körper von Kilian Jornet stecken würde? Wohin würde Christian eine Zeitreise machen?Dies ist nur er erste Teil der Mitglieder-Folge. Alles Laubar-Mitglieder können die ganze Folge hören. Werde hier Mitglied von Alles-laufbar.de, der Onlineplattform für die deutschsprachige Trailcommunity und erhalte Zugriff auf exklusive Inhalte. Ab 3,90 Euro/Monat bist du dabei! Uns findest du hier:Website: Alles-laufbar.deInstagram: @alleslaufbarYouTube: @alleslaufbarStrava Club: @Alles laufbar.de

Stefan Helbig und Michael Arend gründeten vor vielen Jahren „Michael Arend Coaching“ – das erste Coaching-Unternehmen für Trailrunning im deutschsprachigen Raum. Den Vorgänger des heutigen Trainerbüros „TwoPeaksEndurance“.Inzwischen verfolgen die beiden Freunde jeweils eigene Projekte im Ausdauercoaching: Micha hat eine Radsport-App auf den Markt gebracht, die mit dem Slogan „The first app that can fully replace a coach“ wirbt. Stefan hingegen bietet ein Trailrunning-Coaching an, das einen Data-Science-Ansatz mit seiner jahrzehntelangen Erfahrung verbindet.Wir haben mit den beiden ausführlich über die Rolle von Daten, Machine Learning und KI im Trailrunning gesprochen. Wie können Algorithmen die Arbeit eines Coaches verbessern? Warum ist vollautomatisiertes Coaching im Radsport möglich – im Trailrunning aber noch nicht (oder vielleicht sogar nie)?Wenn drei in die Jahre gekommene Trailrunner an einem Tisch sitzen, darf natürlich auch der Blick zurück nicht fehlen: Was machte die Trailszene früher so besonders? Und was hat sich seitdem verändert?Summitry - Trailrunning-Coaching von Stefan Helbigeval:u – die Radsport-Coaching-App von Michael ArendDiese Folge wird unterstützt von Deuter. Danke!Werde Mitglied von Alles-laufbar.de, der Onlineplattform für die deutschsprachige Trailcommunity und erhalte Zugriff auf exklusive Inhalte. Ab 3,90 Euro/Monat bist du dabei! Uns findest du hier:Website: Alles-laufbar.deInstagram: @alleslaufbarYouTube: @alleslaufbarStrava Club: @Alles laufbar.de

Marathon des Sables is underway in the Moroccan Sahara, and this year's field is one of the most talked-about in recent memory. Ryan Sandes, Magda Boulet, Maryline Nakache, Ludo Pommeret, Des Linden, and yes, Harry Styles are all on course across six stages and 155 miles of largely unsupported desert racing.Salomon made waves this week with the launch of their "Next Gen" program, a structured athlete development pathway for trail runners aged 18 to 25. Nine athletes were selected from 17 invitees through a rigorous process including lab testing, performance trials, and interviews. They get the full pro treatment: coaching, camps, nutrition, mental performance support, and international race entries. Christian Meier will lead the program. With Trail Team and Trail House already in the conversation stateside, we ask whether anything in the US compares.Will Peterson also announced an AT FKT attempt this spring, going northbound and self-supported, targeting 50 to 55 miles per day. Given his resume on the Long Trail and White Mountains, this is the most credible attempt of 2026 so far.We also cover:Biel Barros breaking the Speed Project Solo record (340 miles in 67:15)A full preview of Gorge Waterfalls, Lake Sonoma, Calamorro Skyrace, and the UTMB weekend racesInjury updates on Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, and Francesco Puppi (who ran a 38-minute VK in a cast)Canada moving locations for it's national trail championships through 2028What French elite trail runners actually earn, per a new survey of 74 athletesPartners: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

Here is my interview with Trent Banks local runner and trail runner guide about how to run trails, safety tips on trail running and the upcoming Trail Running film festival April 15 at The Firehouse Arts and Events Center in Bellingham. Go to sagarunning.com, runsignup.com and soundcloud.com/citrusage for Trent's music site.

Join us on March 18 at 7 PM for a free webinar with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr. Colleen Drahos ! This session will cover how to return to the trails safely, rebuild strength, prevent injury, and understand the unique needs of postpartum trail runners. Whether you're newly postpartum or years into your parenting journey, you'll walk away with practical guidance to support your running goals.

¿Por qué enero es el mes más peligroso para los corredores? ‍♂️⚠️ Enero mata más propósitos que el frío. Alta motivación + cuerpo sin preparar + objetivos demasiado ambiciosos = lesión antes de febrero. Vienes de semanas de polvorones y roscones, tu cuerpo perdió adaptación, pero tu cabeza recuerda lo que hacías antes. Y ahí está el error. Quieres volver donde lo dejaste... pero tu cuerpo no está listo. Enero NO es el mes para demostrar nada. Es el mes de sentar bases. Si empiezas desde cero: 3 días/semana alternando caminar y correr. Nada de series ni 80km semanales. Si vuelves de un parón: reduce volumen 30-40% y reintroduce desnivel progresivamente. Lo que yo haria: ✅ Sube carga máximo 10% por semana ✅ 2 sesiones de fuerza (20-30 min) ✅ Come acorde a lo que entrenas (no quites hidratos) ✅ Revisa tu calendario de carreras con cabeza Recuerda: Tu cabeza lo recuerda, pero tu cuerpo no. En el trail no gana quien empieza más fuerte, sino quien llega lejos con músculos y tendones en su sitio. Escucha el episodio completo para descubrir cómo planificar tu 2026 sin lesionarte en el intento. Pero antes, mira este vídeo para descubrir el método de entrenamiento definitivo que ha ayudado a mas de 1.000 corredores a alcanzar sus metas y objetivos https://estrategasdeltrailrun.com/regalo-metodo-yt _________________________________________________________________ ‍♀️ ‍♂️ ¡Motivación en cada paso de tu viaje! Descubre más en: https://www.instagram.com/estrategas.Trail/ ¿Amante de los videos? Suscríbete aquí: https://www.youtube.com/c/XimEscanellasEstrategas/videos Regalo especial: Las 5 claves para un entrenamiento efectivo. ¡Regístrate! https://ximescanellas.com/pagina-registro-5-claves/ Sigue nuestra cuenta personal en: https://www.instagram.com/xim_escanellas/ https://ximescanellas.com/ Alcanza tus de manera inteligente y eficiente. ****Enviamos un mensaje de what's app si quieres que te ayudemos de forma individual**** http://estrategasdeltrailrun.com/hablamos-podcast #trailrunning #podcastrunner #entrenamientointeligente

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Tim Tollefson to talk through the following topics:   Trail Runner of the Year voting process, results recap & stats Interpreting the results and what we can learn Confronting TROY criticism Free agency news: Hans Troyer, Will Murray, Theo Detienne, Ben Dhiman, etc. Road to trail news: Molly Seidel, Des Linden, & Shelby Houlihan Tim's Transcendent Truth A lot more!   Chapters   03:26 – Introduction and Overview of Trail Runner of the Year 06:30 – Voting Process and Community Engagement 09:12 – Nationality Diversity in Rankings 11:52 – Distance Dynamics: Long, Short, and Mid-Distance Athletes 14:46 – Significance of Major Races and Championships 18:03 – The Rise of 200-Mile Racing and Its Recognition 20:58 – Criticism and Community Feedback on Rankings 42:19 – The Rise of 200-Mile Races 44:39 – Criticism and Integrity in Trail Running 47:00 – The Fragmentation of Trail Running 50:34 – Free Agency News and Athlete Transfers 59:51 – Emerging Athletes and New Partnerships 01:03:04 – The Complexities of Doping in Sports 01:09:35 – Tim's Transcendent Truth   CHECK OUT MAMMOTH TRAILFEST   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  

Brett Hornig and Mike McMonagle join the show to reflect on the 2025 Ultrarunner of the Year and Trail Runner of the Year rankings, plus some way-too-early hype for our showdown at this year's Bear 100.Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Janji - premium trail running apparel (https://janji.com/)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) Additional Links:Follow Mike on Instagram, Strava, YoutubeFollow Brett on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and CoachingFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Twitter, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Today we welcome the #1 Trail Runners of the Year, Jim Walmsley and Katie Schide, both Americans who currently reside in France. This is the second time each has won our prestigious award and they've both been featured all four years of TROY's existence.     Jim's season was anything but straight forward. He started with a big win at Chianti by UTMB in the spring before an injury prevented him from defending his win at the Western States 100. Luckily, he bounced back in a big way, winning OCC in August and then the Long Trail World Championship in September - the second individual gold medal of his career.         On the other hand, Katie is crowned TROY for the second year in a row. She started with a win at Madeira Island Ultra Trail before winning and setting a new course record at the Hardrock 100 in July. Only three weeks later she was second at Sierre-Zinal before winning the Long Trail World Championship in September.      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.    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

Today we welcome the #2 Trail Runners of the Year, Ruth Croft of New Zealand and Francesco Puppi of Italy.      We start with Ruth who is unquestionably one of the best to ever do it. This season, she started with a huge victory at Tarawera, another at the MaXi Race 60k, all building towards UTMB where she won in what felt like a flawlessly executed performance. In doing so, Ruth became only the second person to win all three of the UTMB world final events, showing her career-long consistency and range across distances.         Francesco Puppi posted the best season of his career. Nine races with six victories including impressive wins at both the Canyons 100k in April and CCC in August — the two best 100k performances of the year in the only to 100k races of his career.      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.    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 #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

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. In 2025, we're proud to partner with All Conditions Gear to bring the awards to life.    Today we welcome the #5 Trail Runners of the Year, Tom Evans and Nina Engelhard. Tom enjoyed a perfect, undefeated season including winning the 2025 UTMB. Nina might be the biggest breakout star in the sport, winning double Gold Medals in both the Vertical and the Classic disciplines at the Trail and Mountain Running World Championships in September.     Note: We were unable to schedule with Nina, so her portion is a collection of segments from her recent long form appearance on the podcast. Listen to her full episode here.    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

Today's episode is all about having some fun on the trail. We are joined by Andy Jones-Wilkins and Katie Asmuth, and we're playing the classic "dictionary game" — taking random words from a 1931 Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and turning them into something every trail runner can relate to. It's playful, a little ridiculous at times, and guaranteed to make you laugh while nodding along. Lace up, play along, and enjoy this one. Check out more about Katie Asmuth on her podcast, "The Trail Network Podcast"  The Women's Trailrunning Fund Hire AJW as a coach! And read his weekly article in the AJW's Taproom Or tune into the Crack a Brew with AJWpodcast. Episode Sponsors Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  

I mean, it's Molly freakin' Seidel, Olympic bronze medalist and all-around great person who is now a certified trail runner with a whole slate of off-road adventures lined up in 2026. We talk about that, but we also dive into mysterious vortexes, magic minerals, and her favorite shoes right now.Follow Molly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly/

In this lighthearted, game-show–style episode, we try and answer the age-old question: Am I really a trail runner? Audience participation is a must as we work through 33 humorous and painfully relatable statements covering gear habits, weather and suffering, aid stations, trail culture, injuries, and even bathroom logistics. You keep score to discover whether you're a noob, veteran, grizzled trail runner, or full-blown OG. Along the way, we share personal stories, questionable decisions, and plenty of laughs that anyone who's spent time on the trail will recognize. It's participatory, self-aware, and a reminder that trail running is as much about community and mindset as miles and pace. Grab your scorecard (or fingers), protect your dignity, and find out just how trail you really are. Episode Sponsors Janji, use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off NEW partner: Check out the coaching platform  Good Coach App.  You can use it for free for up to 2 athletes, with no trial period. Coaches get 50% off for three months with code trn2026. Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  

For the fourth year in a row, Corrine Malcom returns for our end-of-season retrospective podcast to summarize the year in trail running. It was another incredible season with so many amazing athletes and performances - we do our best to encapsulate everything in this episode.    The Docket: 00:00 Celebrating Trail Running Traditions 12:21 Trail Runner of the Year: Women's Picks 20:40 Trail Runner of the Year: Men's Picks 33:00 Trail Performances of the Year 39:06 Rookies of the Year 45:18 Key Storylines of 2025 50:58 The Bill Dooper Spirit Award: Celebrating Contributions Beyond Performance 56:29 Predictions for 2026: The Future of Trail Running 01:05:11 Personal Highlights of 2025 and 2026 Goals     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

Iron Mike Wardian returns to Trail Runner Nation for a conversation that celebrates running beyond race bibs and finish lines. From running across the United States to circumnavigating islands and turning family vacations into adventure runs, Mike shares the stories that shaped his love for exploration and curiosity. Along the way, he recounts funny and unexpected moments—wildlife encounters, small-town hospitality, and situations only he seems to find himself in. The episode highlights how adventure, creativity, and community often matter more than pace, podiums, or results. It's a reminder that some of the most meaningful runs happen when there's no clock and no competition. Learn more about Mike at his website  Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they are on sale!

In this episode we bring you an interview with Doug Mayer -writer, ultra runner, and founder of Run the Alps. Hear Doug’s thoughts on cultivating an endurance mindset, new trends in trail running, and what it's like to run in the Italian Dolomites. Plus, Trevor shares key takeaways from his journey to North America’s largest trade show for runners. Links Mentioned in This Episode 2026 Running Retreat in the Italian Dolomites with Run the Alps. See this page for details. The tour starts on June 16th 2026. (8-nights, 9-days). Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. UCAN -get the Trial Sample Pack for free with our link, just pay shipping! Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. Drury Hotels -Get 10% off your stay with our link! Doug Mayer grew up skiing in New Hampshire's White Mountains and in a past life he worked as a Producer for the NPR show Car Talk. Today he is the owner of Run the Alps and writes for a number of trail running media outlets, including Outside, Trail Runner, and Ultrasignup. His latest book is ‘The Last of the Giants’, a graphic novel about running Italy's 330-km long Tor des Géants trail race. He also wrote ‘The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB‘.  He lives in Chamonix, France, with his partner and dog Izzy.

Rod Farvard is a pro trail runner for HOKA living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. Among other things, Rod is a past champion of the Canyons 100k and a runner up of the Western States 100. We recorded this in person at Freetrail HQ in Marinwood, CA, 24hrs removed from a long run together on my home trails.    Topics discuss:   Feelings approaching the end of the year Finding and embracing "Your Path" in life Sacrifice as being a necessary element of being On The Path Focusing on UTMB after years committed to Western States Evaluating his 9th place performance in 2025 and where there's room for improvement Supported FKT attempt on the John Muir Trail Switching coaches Goals for 2026 A lot more!   Read Rod's Blog   Vote for Trail Runner of the Year   Vote for Trail Performance of the Year   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

In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked performance tools in ultrarunning: not running. Coach and elite ultrarunner Ian Sharman explains how active recovery, power-hiking, and weight-vest hiking help athletes build durability, reduce muscle damage, conserve glycogen, and avoid the dreaded late-race death march. We break down why power-hiking is a smart performance strategy used by elites, when hiking becomes more efficient than running, and how small training adjustments can dramatically improve long-race outcomes. Ian also shares practical guidance on using weight vests wisely and why your slowest mile often matters more than your fastest. Find out more about Ian at Sharman Ultra Coaching Episode Sponsors Janji, use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off NEW partner: Check out the coaching platform  Good Coach App.  You can use it for free for up to 2 athletes, with no trial period. Coaches get 50% off for three months with code trn2026. Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  

In this episode, Katie and Leah sit down for a two-host chat that blends life updates with what is happening across the trail and ultra world. They touch on postpartum running, baseline fitness, and how to fit training into real life, including vacations and busy family seasons. The conversation moves through Trail Runner of the Year and Ultra Runner of the Year, why rankings and UTMB index actually matter for pros, and how road races like CIM are shaping trail performances and golden ticket prep. This is a fun one, enjoy!This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A big shout out to our new sponsor ⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration⁠⁠. Go to ⁠⁠pfandh.com⁠⁠ to crush your next race with a personalized fuel & hydration plan. Use code "TTNP15" at checkout.A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Visit Osprey.com to explore their incredible products!

Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week, we're joined by Corrine Malcolm to talk through the following topics:   Western States & Hardrock Lotteries Courtney Daulwalter & Christian Allen rip CIM Thoughts from The Running Event Broken Arrow x ACG partnership Rachel Entrekin signs with Norda Debut of Trail Team of the Year   Vote for Trail Runner of the Year   Vote for Trail Performance of the Year   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

In this episode, we talk with exercise scientist Dr. Nick Tiller, author of the Ultrarunning Magazine article "Protein While Racing, Training Runs to Predict Performance & Progressing to Ultra." Starting from the wild story of Milo of Croton—an ancient athlete who drank ox blood and ate raw animal flesh—we trace how endurance nutrition has swung from carb-loading to fat-adaptation and ask where protein fits in today. Dr. Tiller explains why small amounts of protein during long races can help with muscle damage and taste fatigue, how to "train your gut" just like your legs, and why aid station real food matters more than we think. We also touch on creatine—why it works, why it may not be ideal for most endurance runners—and how to use science and healthy skepticism to cut through the wellness and nutrition noise on the trail. Find out more about Dr. Nick Author, The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science Columnist, Skeptical Inquirer, Ultra-Running Magazine Website: www.nbtiller.com Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  

If you've ever tried using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) and thought:“Am I doing this right?”“Why does this feel harder today than last week?”“Is this even working?”…this episode is for you!Today we're breaking down effort-based training — what it is, why it matters, and how it can totally change the way you approach running, especially if you're a woman in your 40s (and beyond) who wants to run longer, stronger, and yes… get faster on the trails.Spoiler: RPE isn't woo-woo.It's not guessing.And it's definitely not “slacking off.”RPE is a training skill — one that helps you manage your energy, train smarter, reduce burnout, stay consistent, and build the kind of durability you actually need for ultras.When you train by effort… speed finds you.In this episode, we'll cover:

Welcome Back! The Boulder Boys Show Ep. 62 This Episode is brought to you by Intrepid Camp Gear.  https://intrepidcampgear.com/discount/BoulderBoys Code: BoulderBoys for 10% off Boulderboys.show Year Of The Boy: https://youtu.be/KsClhdWc5-8 Moi's training app: https://vert.run Matt's substack: https://substack.com/@mattdaniels480?utm_source=substack-feed-item 

Today we're cooking up something a little different—a Trail Runner Nation–style feast inspired by the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving. Just like families gather to celebrate gratitude and good food, we're gathering around the podcast table to share the habits, ideas, and rituals that make us better runners. And who else should be joining us be A. Jizzle Wizzle, Coach Andy Jones-Wilkins. In this playful, feast-themed episode, each host brings an entrée, side dish, and dessert—but instead of turkey and pie, we're talking about the practices that nourish our training, support our goals, and add a little sweetness to the trail experience. Don attempts to explain the rules, and the fun (and friendly trash-talk) begins. Hire AJW as a coach! And read his weekly article in the AJW's Taproom Or tune into the "Crack a Brew with AJW" podcast. Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they will be on sale for 24 hours during Black Friday, November 28

In this seventh installment of Aging as an Athlete series, Scott, Don, and Krissy sit down with elite ultrarunner and longtime coach Ian Sharman to explore what it really means to run well as the years go by. Ian shares insights from 20+ years of racing—including a marathon course record he set after turning 45—and lessons learned from coaching athletes across all ages and abilities. He offers a preview of his upcoming book, where he dives into topics like identity, adventure, and avoiding burnout. Together, we unpack how runners can evolve their training, protect their joy for the sport, and keep adventure at the center of their lives. This conversation blends practical wisdom with big-picture perspective, reminding all of us that aging as an athlete isn't a limitation—it's an opportunity. Find out more about Annie and Ian at Sharman Ultra Coaching Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off NEW!  MudGear Socks - Get a special discount by clicking the link Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they will be on sale for 24 hours during Black Friday, November 28

This week: National parks reopen after the government shutdown — but not before one of them gets hit with a rash of graffiti. Winter closures are rolling in across the park system, including some big changes at Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. The Park Service is trying to hire 500 new law enforcement rangers with an eye-popping $70,000 bonus… while a new academic study shows national parks are still some of the safest places you can visit. We'll also look at the Justice Department's renewed crackdown on marijuana use on federal land, the controversy surrounding the nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Plus — a presidential pardon for a record-setting trail runner, and the unbelievable moment a man walked straight toward a pack of wolves in Yellowstone. The full video of the man approaching wolves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfVXr4Ap4S/ The National Parks Traveler Article: https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/11/national-parks-are-overwhelmingly-safe-spaces-says-study Find the  Slinky Stove that's right for your next adventure at: https://www.slinkystove.com/?ref=PARKography Join the PARKography Facebook group to discuss this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkography Check out our other channels focused on RV travel:   @RVMiles    @RVMilesPodcast ​ 00:00 National Parks Reopen After Shutdown 02:36 Winter Closures and Changes in Major Parks 04:53 Recruitment Drive for Law Enforcement Rangers 07:09 Safety in National Parks: New Study Insights 08:22 Federal Cannabis Law Enforcement in Parks 09:12 Controversial Nominee for Bureau of Land Management 10:30 Call for Restoration of National Park Funding 11:36 Presidential Pardon for Trail Runner 12:16 Man's Close Encounter with Wolves in Yellowstone 13:14 Conclusion and Thanksgiving Wishes

Reese and Taylor start by talking about training and Taylor's trip to the NYC marathon. Then, they chat about all things JFK. Not only is the race unique, it's a sentimental homecoming for Reese.Guest: Epic Bill earned his name after heartbreak. His sucessful video store business collapsed which led him to approach new challenges the only way he knew how - show up and suffer. He has become known as the man who will not quit whether that means taking on the hardest endurance spectacles across the globe or daily training. Taylor and Bill talk about what led him to endurance feats and highlight his new documentary ""Epic Bill."

In this episode, we dive into why running is a long-haul game and why patience is one of your most important training tools. Whether you're chasing a personal best, training for a marathon, or trying to get faster without injury, improvement doesn't happen overnight. We break down the science behind endurance adaptations, strength, and running mechanics, share real-life examples of runners who achieved their goals over years, and explain why time-specific goals require long-term planning. You'll learn how to develop your running body safely, embrace plateaus, and make consistent progress year after year. Train with me on the Commit App: your all-in-one training platform for strength, running, prehab, core + mobility work, educational resources and more.Sources:- Adaptations to Endurance and Strength Training – Hughes & Ellefsen, 2018 (PMC link)- Running Training Adaptations – NESTA Certified (NESTA link)- The Science of the Long Run – AtoZ Running (AtoZ link)- Self-talk strategies to improve long-term adaptation (Trail Runner article)

In this episode, we sit down with the new book Running Breakthroughs author Floris Gierman to explore what truly drives joy, consistency, and long-term progress in running. Floris shares the patterns he's uncovered after years of conversations with athletes, coaches, and researchers—stories of everyday runners who transformed their lives through simple habits, sustainable training, and a kinder relationship with themselves. We talk about why self-compassion is one of the most overlooked performance tools, how slowing down can actually speed you up, and why being present in the moment matters more than chasing the perfect workout. Floris opens up about the breakthrough stories that changed him, including moments that reshaped his definition of success both on and off the trail. If you've ever struggled with plateaus, burnout, or being too hard on yourself, this conversation offers practical tools—and inspiring reflections—to help you fall in love with running all over again.  Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off NEW!  MudGear Socks - Get a special discount by clicking the link Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they will be on sale for 24 hours during Black Friday, November 21

What does it take to keep running strong from your teens into your 90s? In this new episode of The Aging Athlete series, Krissy Moehl co-hosts as we sit down with Shawn Cheshire to talk about her journey through adversity as she is aging and how to adapt to life's circumstances, making her "obstacles the way". Shawn Cheshire is a blind athlete who has achieved remarkable feats in biking and trail running. We walk through Shawn's journey of losing her sight, her transition to becoming a competitive athlete, and her record-setting adventure on the Wonderland Trail. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mental resilience, training, and the power of communication in overcoming challenges. Shawn shares her insights on cohabitating with difficulties and the significance of movement in life, inspiring listeners to embrace their own journeys regardless of age or obstacles. In past Aging Athlete episodes, we've explored how to train smarter as we age, not harder—covering topics like  ◦ adapting your training plans,  ◦ hormone optimization,  ◦ navigating menopause,  ◦ Fueling for performance and longevity, ◦ and shifting recovery strategies.   You can find out more about Shawn at Choosing to See and look for her movie Blind AF   Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off NEW!  MudGear Socks - Get a special discount by clicking the link Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they are on sale!

Erika Flowers, the Chief Client Officer at Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE), shares her journey from growing up in Montana and falling in love with cross-country skiing to racing professionally both in the U.S. and internationally. She reflects on how her passion for skiing helped her build strong friendships, instilled resilience, and taught her goal-setting, all skills she later found invaluable in her corporate career. Erika discusses the understated power of bringing your outside interests, or "Ands," into the workplace, believing these passions make people more human and effective in business. She explains how PIE's culture thrives by embracing diverse backgrounds and putting people first, aligning with their B Corp values. Erika encourages listeners to recognize the unique value of their outside passions and to seek out workplaces that truly support "living your best life." She closes by crediting her ongoing love for cross country skiing and trail running as continual sources of strength and inspiration both personally and professionally. Episode Highlights · Erika Flowers explains that her initial involvement in skiing was about making friends, but it soon evolved into a passion and a core part of her life. · She highlights how the discipline, teamwork, goal-setting, and resilience developed through cross country skiing directly translate into valuable skills for her career and business, not just for athletes but for anyone with an outside interest or hobby. · Erika Flowers stresses that sharing personal interests at work enhances authenticity, relatability, and connection with colleagues, ultimately making teams stronger. · She describes how by PIE putting people first and becoming a B Corp all supports a healthy, human-centered environment that benefits both employees and clients. · Erika Flowers encourages listeners not to shy away from their hobbies or "Ands," even if they feel niche or irrelevant, because these interests are a source of genuine connection and distinct human value in any professional setting.

In this "Point–Counterpoint" episode, we are joined by coaches from two teams—Sharman Ultra (Ian Sharman & Ellie Greenwood) and Giddy Up Ultra (Jeff Browning & Trish Ahrens)—to debate hot-button trail topics. They tackle gadgets vs. going by feel (most land on the fence, with Scott pledging a watch-free run), active recovery vs. full rest (consensus: gentle movement wins "if done well"), and competition/professionalization vs. community (community edges out, though competition drives innovation and visibility). A rapid-fire round on race fees concludes that higher prices can be worth it when safety, marking, and aid are rock solid, but swag bloat and accessibility are real concerns. Throughout, the value of a coach emerges as a recurring theme—helping athletes tailor decisions to personality, history, and goals. Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off NEW! MudGear Socks - Get a special discount by clicking the link Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE. Limited supply.... and they are on sale!

Dr. Phil Maffetone returns to revisit the MAF Method—training by low heart rate (≈180 minus age)—with Don sharing how it saved his a 100-mile race. Phil explains why most endurance performance is aerobic and how building that system (plus cleaning up diet) beats “no-pain-no-gain.” The episode pivots to his new brain-health research: refined carbs and excess body fat can impair the brain, but the good news is the brain is highly resilient and improves quickly when you remove junk sugars and eat healthy fats. Practical takeaways include using a heart-rate monitor to measure progress, prioritizing diet alongside training, and adding brain-boosters like aerobic exercise, novelty/music, meditation, deep breathing, and even cold exposure. Phil shares daily habits (his “fat-burning coffee,” eggs, veggies) and the famous Mark Allen story to show how speed rises at the same heart rate as fitness improves. Throughout, the crew keeps it playful—touching on music, comedy, and even AI—while reinforcing one theme: train smarter, feed your brain, and you'll run better. Here is the LINK to the Brain Training research paper we talked about. Here is the Human Error article Link to Dr. Phil's music Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off NEW!  MudGear Socks - Get a special discount by clicking the link Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they are on sale!  

“Of the 63 National Parks we've been to 56 and it has been a wild ride, and we have so many stories and it's transformed our family in a lot of different ways.” Rob & Kristin DeCou are a married couple with 2 children that set out on an adventure to visit all the National Parks. In this episode, Rob & Kristin chat with Luis about their life together, Rotary, how they met, their multi-year project of visiting all the National Parks, what their favorite parks are, what constitutes a visit, what apps they use to document the experience, the most challenging park to visit, fun stories from the road, how to support the parks, challenges to visiting the parks, how these experiences has been memorable for the entire family, and why the parks are so important. 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/ LUNA SANDALS “Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!” Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Rob & Kristin DeCou Contact Info: www.wildparksfamily.com https://www.instagram.com/wildparksfamily https://tinyshellcamino.com 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/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

Have you ever heard a runner drop out of a race and say, “It just wasn't my day”? Well, Meghan Canfield—known to the trail world as The Queen—has something to say about that. She argues, “Of course it's your day! It's certainly not anyone else's.” In this episode, Meghan joins us to explore what that really means. Inspired by her recent article in UltraRunning Magazine titled “Adventure of Life,” Meghan shares how every long run, race, or adventure mirrors the journey of life itself. Things rarely go exactly as planned—both on the trail and off it—but those unexpected detours aren't signs to quit. They're opportunities to adapt, learn, and keep moving forward. Meghan shows us how to: Reframe setbacks as chances for growth Trade frustration for curiosity when things go sideways. See each run—and each day—as an adventure full of surprises, struggles, and joy. She also opens up about the lessons she's learned from her own mistakes and offers practical tips to help you push through those tough miles—on the trail and in life. Every day brings a new story. Meghan Canfield is here to remind us to run it with purpose, curiosity, and heart.  Find out more about Meghan and hire her or some of her friends as a coach at Zenith Coaches. Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN Bear Mattress, get 40% off your first order with code TRAIL Get our new "1 > 0" technical running hat

“I do the best I can, but you know, at the end of the day I'm a mom and I'm a runner and I got to do my best to balance that.” Brianna Santos is a mom of 7 and a runner. In this episode, Brianna chats with Luis about where to run around Travis Air Force Base, when she started running, how she got into ultras, loving trails, which running podcast she listens to, adopting 3 kids, how they support her running, having a running coach, getting hit by a car, her nutrition strategy, and advice for new runners. 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/ LUNA Sandals “Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!” Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun Allwedoisrun.com Brianna Santos Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bri_santos/ 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/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure With Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

What does it take to keep running strong from your teens into your 90s? In this sixth episode of The Aging Athlete series, Krissy Moehl co-hosts as we sit down with Meredith Terranova to discuss the fuel behind performance and longevity.   • In past Aging Athlete episodes, we've explored how to train smarter as we age, not harder—covering topics like  ◦ adapting your training plans,  ◦ hormone optimization,  ◦ navigating menopause,  ◦ and shifting recovery strategies.   Meredith has over 100 ultra finishes and three Ultraman finishes, including a 5th place at the world Championships in 2014, 3 days of swimming 6.2M biking, 315 miles and running 52 miles. She has a bachelor's in Human Nutrition and a master's in Advanced Nutrition and Human Performance. She brings a science-backed, experience-rich perspective on how to fuel our bodies through the decades—for energy, recovery, and resilience.    We don't claim to have every answer—but together, with these experts, we'll discover that aging isn't something to fear, it's something to understand, adapt to—and even celebrate.   Check out more about Meredith and how she can help you at Eating and Living Healthy   Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off Liquid IV, get 20% off your first order with code TRAILRUNNER Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they are on sale!

James brings a crazy resume to the podcast: USA Cycling BMX National Team Coach USA Cycling Coach of the Year Physical Health & Wellness Vice President for the Wounded Warrior project Exercise Physiologist  Bike Racer & Trail Runner

https://slasrpodcast.com/      SLASRPodcast@gmail.com   Welcome to Episode 210 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by Marylyn Styles,  Race Director for Aravaipa Running White Mountain Endurance Races. Marylyn is a long time endurance athlete and avid NH Hiker and Trail Runner. Marilyn is going to give us a recap of this summer's White Mountain Endurance race series. Plus Fall is here and the leaves are changing, FKT updates, Self Defense, Recent hikes on King Ravine, Hawthorne Falls, West/East Garfield, Flume Gorge, Wildcat D, The Adirondacks, some white mountain history, notable hikes, rescues, dad jokes and more, JOIN SLASR, REKLIS AND FRIENDS LIVE IN NOVEMBER AT FULL CONDITIONS EVENT - TICKETS HERE About Tay's Summit Challenge Taylor James Steeves Foundation Tay Summit Challenge Instagram Sign up for Tay's Summit Challenge About Marilyn and Aravaipa White Mountain Endurance Podcast  Aravaipa Running  White Mountain Endurance Races    Topics Time Changes and Self Defense  New Appalachian Trail FKT  New SAR Tech - mobile cell tech Early Foliage  Defining Prominence of a mountain  NH Fire Ban  NH History - 1900 Fatality of William Curtis and Allen Ormsbee Trailrunner Talk Music Minute - Them Crooked Vulture  Recent Hikes, King Ravine, Bushwhack to Hawthorne Falls and Garfield, Flume Gorge, Wildcat D and Dix Range in ADKs Notable Hikes  Guest of the week - Welcome Maylyn Styles, Race Director for Aravaipa Running & White Mountain Endurance Race Series Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE New study adds weight to the movement to stop the biannual time change. Being too skinny might kill you quicker than being obese Protecting yourself while hiking Jeff Garmire Sets Self-Supported Speed Record on Appalachian Trail Cool new tech LifeSeeker - used in British Columbia It's not just you, leaves are changing earlier than normal this  year in the Northeast Mountain Prominence  Gov. Ayotte bans open outdoor fires for the foreseeable future.   Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Wild Raven Endurance Coaching 2024 Longest Day - 48 Peaks Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella returns for his 19th visit (first joined us in 2012) to unpack the “pendulum swings” in running— from minimalist to maximal shoes, handhelds to hydration vests, and data-free runs to tech-heavy biometrics. He shares how his natural-footwear ethos (and Two Rivers Treads) started before the trend, why different terrains and athletes may benefit from different shoes, and why rotating options can build stronger, more resilient feet. We talk about rucking with a weighted vest as a low-impact way to boost strength, bone density, and aerobic fitness—especially for masters runners— plus the value of short, fast strides to keep leg speed with age. On fueling, Mark reframes the carbs-vs.-keto debate around individual metabolic health and race-day pragmatism: maintain blood glucose, experiment cautiously, and avoid one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Big takeaway: be an experiment of one—choose the tools, shoes, and fueling that keep you healthy, happy, and on the trails for life. LInks to stuff we talked about: Dr. Tim Noakes article on hypoglycemia Mark Sisson's free ebook on minimal footwear Dr. Mark's Battle of the shoes article Don mentioned the 8:20 video of running form that Dr. Mark produced More information about Mark  Book www.runforyourlifebook.com Personal site www.drmarksdesk.com Education Site: www.naturalrunningcenter.com Store:  www.tworiverstreads.com Event Series www.freedomsrun.org   Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN Bear Mattress, get 40% off your first order with code TRAIL Get our new "1 > 0" technical running hat

In this episode, we welcome back Bob Crowley and Tim Twietmeyer, co-founders of History Expeditions, who've shown us how endurance fitness can unlock incredible adventures beyond racing. This fall, they and a team of veteran endurance athletes will bring history to life with a never-before-attempted 120-mile horseback crossing of the Sierra Nevada, retracing the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party's path. Over five days, they'll ride from Donner Lake to Auburn, uncovering long-lost routes, reflecting on the grit of California's pioneers, and honoring one of America's most harrowing journeys. This isn't just an expedition—it's endurance sport meeting living history. Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off Liquid IV, get 20% off your first order with code TRAILRUNNER Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply.... and they are on sale!

What does it take to keep running strong from your teens into your 90s? In this fifth episode of The Aging Athlete series, Krissy Moehl co-hosts as we sit down with Jeff Browning—coach, ultrarunner, and one of the sport's most consistent and ageless performers. Jeff shares how he has adapted his training across decades, balancing intensity with recovery to stay competitive deep into his 50s. He talks about the importance of nutrition, mindset, and smart planning as the body changes, offering practical lessons that apply at any age. His story is proof that aging doesn't mean slowing down—it means evolving. Tune in for insights on how to adjust your training and embrace the long game on the trail. Learn More about Bronco Billy at: giddyupultra.com Instagram YouTube Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Ketone IQ, Used by Tour de France champions—Ketone-IQ naturally boosts EPO, recovery, and endurance. Get 30% off your first subscription order Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN JAMBAR: 20% off with code TRN20 Get our new "1 > 0" technical running hat - THEY'RE on SALE!

In this rerun episode, we dig into the science behind what's happening inside our bodies with registered sports dietitian Ashley Reaver. Ashley highlights five key biomarkers that endurance athletes should pay attention to—explaining why they matter, what healthy ranges look like, and what steps we can take if our numbers are off. From performance to recovery, these biomarkers influence how well we train and how resilient we are to stress and fatigue. Ashley also shares practical strategies athletes can use to optimize their nutrition and overall health. With her background as a private practice dietitian, UC Berkeley instructor, and lead nutritional scientist at InsideTracker, Ashley brings both scientific depth and real-world application. Whether you're chasing new PRs or aiming for long-term health, this conversation offers valuable insights every runner can put into practice.  Check out her private practice Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off JAMBAR: 20% off with code TRN20 Liquid IV, get 20% off your first order with code TRAILRUNNER Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Rosario, Head Coach and Executive Director of Hoka Northern Arizona Elite Team, aka Hoka NAZ Elite, to uncover how professional runners train—and how everyday runners can apply the same strategies. Ben shares why success isn't only about big workouts, but also about the fundamentals: getting enough sleep, fueling properly, and building strength without needing a fancy gym. He emphasizes the importance of stretching and mobility, as well as truly respecting easy days to allow the body to recover and adapt. Listeners will also learn how pros approach pacing and why managing effort can make the difference between struggle and breakthrough. No matter your age, background, or ability level, these simple yet powerful habits can help you run stronger, faster, and further. This episode shows that elite training principles aren't reserved for pros—they're tools that anyone can use to reach their goals. Learn more in the book he co-authored with Matt Fitzgerald, In their new book, Run Like a Pro (Even If You're Slow): Elite Tools and Tips for Runners at Every Level,  they help us understand that we can reach our potential if we include some of these training techniques and strategies. Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Ketone IQ, Used by Tour de France champions—Ketone-IQ naturally boosts EPO, recovery, and endurance. Get 30% off your first subscription order Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN JAMBAR: 20% off with code TRN20 Get our new "1 > 0" technical running hat- THEY'RE on SALE!

What does it take to keep running strong from your teens into your 90s? Welcome to The Aging Athlete, a new Trail Runner Nation mini-series co-hosted by ultrarunning icon Krissy Moehl. Every 5 to 6 weeks, we'll dive into what it looks like to grow older in this sport we love—exploring how to train smarter, fuel better, recover more intentionally, and stay motivated through the decades. In this fourth episode of The Aging Athlete series, we sit down with Selene Yeager, a leading voice in reshaping how we think about performance, aging, and the female athlete. In this episode, she shares her personal journey from elite triathlete and gravel cyclist to trail runner, navigating midlife hormonal shifts. As the host of Hit Play Not Pause and coauthor of ROAR and Next Level, Selene opens up about redefining success, adjusting training and nutrition, and managing the mental side of aging. She offers practical, empowering insights drawn from science, storytelling, and her own lived experience. We also talk about the changes she's noticed in her own training and mindset while preparing for an ultra. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond, Selene's message is clear: your best athletic years might still be ahead. Check out her new book, "Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond" Her Live Feisty Website Episode Sponsors Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Scarpa, Find your perfect show for the problems that lie ahead Amazfit - T-Rex 3: Get 15% off JAMBAR: 20% off with code TRN20 Oikos Triple Zero Get the NEW "1 > 0" running hat HERE.  Limited supply