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Today we continue our rollout, sharing sessions from the 2026 edition of TrailCon. Recorded live on stage in front of a packed house, this is a conversation between Rich Roll and Katie Schide.    Rich Roll is a pioneering media figure, author, endurance athlete, and host of the Rich Roll Podcast.   Katie Schide is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. A Western States, UTMB, and Hardrock champion, Katie was voted as the 2024 and 2025 Trail Runner of the Year.   In this conversation, Rich interviews Katie about her process, injury management, the mental side of her game, and genrally what has made her so great. It was an honor to host both of them at TrailCon.    Learn more about TrailCon: https://trailconference.com/   REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=138676 SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://runfreetrail.substack.com/ JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - https://freetrail.com/pro   Thanks to our sponsors who help make our show possible! Patagonia We're proud to welcome Patagonia back to the show. Check out the Patagonia Nano-Air®, your new favorite do-anything layer, perfect for fall on the trails. https://www.patagonia.com/shop/favorites/nano-air?utm_source=freetrail&utm_medium=endemic&utm_campaign=F26_nanoair   Neversecond Neversecond is the longtime fueling partner for Freetrail and many of the top elite athletes in our sport. Not to mention they are owned and operated by some of the best people in our sport. Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of Neversecond nutrition at https://www.never2.com   Nomio We're excited to welcome Nomio to the show! We've been super impressed with the brand and taken note as they've added trail superstars like Hans Troyer and Tove Alexandersson to their growing athlete roster. Nomio is a performance shot for high effort sessions and races. Learn more about the product and science at drinknomio.com and you can use code Freetrail15 for 15% off your order. North American orders can be placed through thefeed.com and details on international orders can be found at drinknomio.com   KetoneIQ We've been using Ketone shots and working with the brand for the past handful of years. The product is great for your workout or we also like to take a Ketone shot to keep us powered throughout the workday. Use this link for 30% off your subscription of Ketone-IQ - https://ketone.com/pages/dylan-bowman   Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/   Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Send us Fan MailA hundred-mile podium doesn't happen by accident, and Matt Zupan doesn't chalk it up to luck. From a quiet start in Missouri to finding his stride in the Reno and Truckee trail running scene, Matt tells the full story of how community, mountain obsession, and steady habits shape the runner he is now, including a breakthrough day at the Leadville 100.We talk through the Sierra Nevada pull that keeps bringing him back, from the John Muir Trail to big linkups and the kind of off-trail scrambling that tests more than fitness. Matt unpacks Norman's, the 13 fourteeners route that echoes Nolan's, and why failing multiple times in the same spot became the point. The win isn't just finishing; it's learning navigation, patience, and how to keep going when the goal stops impressing anyone but you.Then we get tactical on Leadville. Matt shares how he deliberately goes out slow, manages altitude, and climbs the ranks without drama, plus what it feels like when a lifelong dream race finally clicks. We also get into guiding with Rogue Expeditions, ski patrolling with an avalanche rescue dog named Kazakh, chasing Western States and UTMB dreams, and the debate around distance hype versus beautifully designed courses that actually make you want to suffer.If you like honest trail running conversations with real lessons and big goals, follow the show, share this one with a friend, and leave a rating and review so more runners can find it.Follow Matt on IG - @zupermantasticUse code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa

Une seconde. En 2025, c'est ce qui a manqué à Sabine pour franchir une barrière horaire de l'UTMB.Arrivée aux Chapieux, au 52e kilomètre, elle manque la barrière horaire pour une seule seconde. Jean, engagé lui aussi, voit quelques heures plus tard sa propre aventure s'arrêter à son tour.Un an après, ils sont de retour à Chamonix. Mais cette fois, ils ont décidé de changer les règles : ils vivront cet UTMB ensemble, du premier au dernier kilomètre.Un mois avant le départ, je les retrouve à Annecy. Ils sont prêts, confiants, leur préparation les a rassurés et leur plan est clair. Ils nous racontent l'UTMB qu'ils s'apprêtent à courir, leurs attentes, leurs craintes, les erreurs qu'ils ne veulent pas reproduire et cette ligne d'arrivée qu'ils rêvent plus que jamais d'aller chercher.Puis le temps s'accélère.Un mois plus tard, changement de décor. Nous sommes à Chamonix, au lendemain de l'UTMB. Sabine et Jean se retrouvent une nouvelle fois face au micro de Course Épique.Entre ces deux conversations, il y a une course. Et tout ce qu'ils ne pouvaient pas prévoir.C'est le principe de COMEBACK : raconter une même aventure à deux moments radicalement différents, avant de la vivre puis juste après, lorsque les projections se confrontent au réel et que les mots n'ont forcément plus tout à fait le même poids.Pour Sabine, ce départ est déjà une victoire. Elle vit avec la maladie de Lyme et l'endométriose, deux maladies chroniques qui rendent son rapport au corps et à l'effort imprévisible. À celle à qui l'on avait annoncé que le sport serait compliqué, elle répond depuis des années par la course à pied, le trail et des défis toujours plus grands.À ses côtés depuis dix-huit ans, Jean prendra cette fois le départ avec un rôle particulier : être le guide de sa femme. Une nouvelle façon de courir l'UTMB, mais aussi de raconter leur couple, leur complémentarité et cette manière très personnelle qu'ils ont de se soutenir, de se pousser et d'avancer.Préparation, endurance, douleurs, barrières horaires, gestion de course, couple, handicap et performance : cet épisode nous plonge dans tout ce qui se joue avant, pendant et après près de 180 kilomètres autour du Mont-Blanc.Deux micros. Deux moments. Une même course. Et entre les deux, l'imprévisible.Cet épisode de Comeback est réalisé en collaboration avec HOKA, fidèle partenaire de Course Épique, merci à eux

Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic This week I'm joined by Alyssa Clark, just back from Mammoth Trailfest. We talk about what Tim Tollefson has built there, the 13-year-old who podiumed the Ascent, and where Mammoth fits in the fall 2027 competitive picture. I share my weekend crewing and pacing at the Bear 100, where Kristin Johnson ran 18:50:37 to break the women's course record by over an hour and a half.It was a big FKT week too: Joe McConaughy's new supported John Muir Trail record, Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz on the GR20, new unsupported marks on the White Mountains 100, and Lindsay Webster on the Presidential Traverse, several tied to Andrew Drummond's $10K bounty purse.On the business side, we try to make sense of UTMB's 2027 changes to direct qualification and a Trail Waves piece applying game theory to the Run Rabbit Run purse. We close with results from around the world and a 2009 Brett Maune passage on throwing away the other person's timesheet.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderJanji - running apparel that goes the distanceRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeSupport the show

Une seconde. En 2025, c'est ce qui a manqué à Sabine pour franchir une barrière horaire de l'UTMB.Arrivée aux Chapieux, au 52e kilomètre, elle manque la barrière horaire pour une seule seconde. Jean, engagé lui aussi, voit quelques heures plus tard sa propre aventure s'arrêter à son tour.Un an après, ils sont de retour à Chamonix. Mais cette fois, ils ont décidé de changer les règles : ils vivront cet UTMB ensemble, du premier au dernier kilomètre.Un mois avant le départ, je les retrouve à Annecy. Ils sont prêts, confiants, leur préparation les a rassurés et leur plan est clair. Ils nous racontent l'UTMB qu'ils s'apprêtent à courir, leurs attentes, leurs craintes, les erreurs qu'ils ne veulent pas reproduire et cette ligne d'arrivée qu'ils rêvent plus que jamais d'aller chercher.Puis le temps s'accélère.Un mois plus tard, changement de décor. Nous sommes à Chamonix, au lendemain de l'UTMB. Sabine et Jean se retrouvent une nouvelle fois face au micro de Course Épique.Entre ces deux conversations, il y a une course. Et tout ce qu'ils ne pouvaient pas prévoir.C'est le principe de COMEBACK : raconter une même aventure à deux moments radicalement différents, avant de la vivre puis juste après, lorsque les projections se confrontent au réel et que les mots n'ont forcément plus tout à fait le même poids.Pour Sabine, ce départ est déjà une victoire. Elle vit avec la maladie de Lyme et l'endométriose, deux maladies chroniques qui rendent son rapport au corps et à l'effort imprévisible. À celle à qui l'on avait annoncé que le sport serait compliqué, elle répond depuis des années par la course à pied, le trail et des défis toujours plus grands.À ses côtés depuis dix-huit ans, Jean prendra cette fois le départ avec un rôle particulier : être le guide de sa femme. Une nouvelle façon de courir l'UTMB, mais aussi de raconter leur couple, leur complémentarité et cette manière très personnelle qu'ils ont de se soutenir, de se pousser et d'avancer.Préparation, endurance, douleurs, barrières horaires, gestion de course, couple, handicap et performance : cet épisode nous plonge dans tout ce qui se joue avant, pendant et après près de 180 kilomètres autour du Mont-Blanc.Deux micros. Deux moments. Une même course. Et entre les deux, l'imprévisible.Cet épisode de Comeback est réalisé en collaboration avec HOKA, fidèle partenaire de Course Épique, merci à eux

トレイルランニングの世界で起きた1週間の出来事を、背景にある力学とともに深く読み解くDogsorCaravanのニュース番組。毎週月曜夜にYouTubeプレミア公開＋ポッドキャスト配信。大雨のサバイバルになった100マイルと、晴天で2018年以降の最速タイムが出た110km。信越五岳2026を確定リザルトで総括し、新しいヒーロー水谷冠太と、旧姓で優勝した昨年に続き連覇した片岡珠美の走りを振り返ります。GTWS第7戦の金山嶺長城では、ギトンガが逆転で初優勝し、キプンゲノはアジアで6戦6勝。中国の楊春龍が6位に入った意味と、TOR王者・趙家駒の「破圏」から、11月に武夷山で開かれるAPTRCに向けた中国トレイルの熱量を読み解きます。業界の話題は、Run Rabbit Runの優勝賞金10万ドルと、UTMBが年代別の直通枠を廃止する背景について。

Send us Fan MailSomething breaks in an athlete's season, and the story usually gets edited into a neat comeback. We do the opposite here. Matt Daniels talks with us in real time about the messy middle: a divorce, an unexpected mold exposure that kept making him sick after travel, and the slow process of feeling like a normal human again. From there, we map how he's rebuilding toward Run Rabbit Run, including what changed once he brought on CTS coach Cliff Pittman and started treating long-distance development as a craft, not a gamble.We also get into the side of trail running most people only whisper about, the business. Matt shares how working with an agent takes the stress out of negotiations, why brand alignment matters more as you get older, and how athlete media is becoming a real second lane. That naturally leads to the Boulder Boys Show: how it started as friends talking on long runs, why honesty resonates, and what joining Jonathan Levitt's collective could mean for exposure and sponsorship opportunities.Fueling is the performance thread that ties it together. Matt explains why nutrition has been his limiter in ultras and how Hyperlight's simple, high-carb approach helps him train his gut for 100 miles. We trade stories on Sierre-Zinal and Zegama, then zoom out to the future of professional trail running: UTMB's gravity, why the Olympics might be the wrong fit, how prize money and media rights could shape athlete pay, and why anti-doping conversations are only getting louder.If you care about ultramarathon training, sponsorship reality, and where trail running is headed next, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a running friend, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show.Use code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa

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Nouvel épisode de Trail Story, que j'ai enregistré en direct pendant la semaine de l'UTMB® en partenariat avec Kiprun !Pour cet épisode exceptionnel, je reçois Philippe Propage, entraîneur de la team Kiprun et ancien coach de l'équipe de France de trail. Avec son franc-parler légendaire et sans langue de bois, Philippe partage nous livre son expérience du très haut niveau et sa vision authentique de notre discipline.Au programme de cet échange :Les piliers de la performance : ce qui fait réellement la différence, du coureur amateur à l'élite.Format long et surperformance : son regard critique sur la course aux kilomètres chez les pratiquants.Prévention et longévité : comment structurer son entraînement pour éviter le surmenage et durer des années sans s'user.Les coulisses des légendes : le bilan du Top 4 de Thomas Cardin sur la Western States et les secrets de la longévité de Ludovic Pommeret qu'il coach depuis des années, toujours au sommet à plus de 50 ans et 3 victoires sur la Hardrock 100.Nous terminons cet épisode avec les questions posées directement par le public présent sur place !

Vous êtes parti sur un bon rythme, votre allure tenait bon, et puis, au détour d'un kilomètre, tout a basculé : le souffle s'est raccourci, les jambes ont cramé, et vous avez regardé d'autres coureurs vous doubler dans la dernière ligne droite.Dans ce Conseil de KM42, je vous explique la durabilité, ce concept apparu dans la recherche dès 2021 et remis en lumière par la victoire de l'ultra-traileur américain Ben Dhiman à l'UTMB : la capacité à maintenir une allure donnée le plus longtemps possible, sans que votre performance ne se dégrade.Vous allez comprendre pourquoi elle compte autant que la vitesse pure, et comment l'entraîner concrètement, même avec un volume d'entraînement limité.Cet épisode est sponsorisé par Nutripure :Vous bénéficiez de 10% de réduction sur votre première commande avec le code HAMSTERS. Ou en cliquant sur le lien suivant : https://go.soulier.xyz/NutripureKm42Nouveau - les packs endurance : https://go.soulier.xyz/nutripurepacksGratuit : le guide de la sortie longue : https://go.soulier.xyz/sortielonguekm42Liens :Gratuit : le guide de la sortie longue : https://go.soulier.xyz/sortielonguekm42Le Protocole Perte de Gras : https://go.soulier.xyz/protocolekm42Rejoindre le Hamsters Running Club : https://km42.soulier.xyz/hrcTous les liens vers les anciens épisodes : https://km42.soulier.xyz/475Posez vos questions : https://go.soulier.xyz/faqLa durabilité est devenue le mot le plus recherché du moment en course à pied. Popularisée par la victoire de l'Américain Ben Dhiman à l'UTMB, elle désigne la capacité à maintenir une intensité relative donnée avec une dégradation minimale des variables physiologiques au fil du temps.Autrement dit : ce n'est pas la vitesse maximale que vous êtes capable de produire à un instant donné qui compte, mais celle que vous arrivez à préserver quand la fatigue s'installe.Dans cet épisode, je reviens sur ce qui distingue deux coureurs au même niveau apparent (même VMA, mêmes chronos sur 5 km) mais qui affichent des écarts importants sur semi-marathon ou marathon.J'explique pourquoi le fractionné court type 30-30 n'entraîne pas la durabilité, pourquoi les allures "confortablement difficiles" (zones souvent délaissées par l'entraînement polarisé) méritent une place dans votre semaine, et comment structurer des séances types ou des sorties en deux temps pour recréer la fatigue de course sans multiplier les heures d'entraînement.Je détaille aussi une stratégie de course simple pour économiser votre capital dès le départ et éviter l'addition qui se paie toujours dans les derniers kilomètres.Vous repartez avec une méthode claire pour travailler cette durabilité, quel que soit votre objectif : 5 km, 10 km, semi-marathon, marathon ou trail.Dans cet épisode :Qu'est-ce que la durabilité en course à pied, et pourquoi ce mot est-il partout depuis la victoire de Ben Dhiman à l'UTMB ?Pourquoi deux coureurs avec la même VMA peuvent-ils afficher des écarts énormes sur semi-marathon ou marathon ?Pourquoi le fractionné court type 30-30 n'entraîne-t-il pas la durabilité ?Comment structurer une séance en allure "confortablement difficile" pour progresser sur cette zone intermédiaire ?Quel rôle jouent les sorties longues, même pour préparer un 5 km ?Comment recréer la fatigue de fin de course sans allonger vos séances ?Quelle stratégie de départ adopter pour ne pas payer l'addition dans les derniers kilomètres ?Nouveau : Le protocole Perte de Gras 2026 ❤️ Me suivre : Tous les liens sont ici

Une plaque carbone dans une chaussure de trail, ça vous fait vraiment gagner du temps, ou ça peut carrément vous faire perdre une course ?Et si la meilleure paire du marché n'était tout simplement pas faite pour vous ?Dans cet épisode, je reçois Fabien Gautheron, masseur-kinésithérapeute du sport, formateur (Fullphysio, K-LYF) et coureur de trail et d'ultra confirmé.On ne fait pas un banc d'essai matos : l'idée, c'est de comprendre comment choisir et tester concrètement sa prochaine paire, que vous débutiez ou que vous couriez depuis dix ans.Au programme : pourquoi une fiche technique ne suffit jamais à elle seule, un tour rapide du vocabulaire de base (mousse, semelle, plaque carbone) pour que tout le monde suive, et surtout la méthode de Fabien pour tester une chaussure en boutique et sur le terrain, reconnaître les signaux d'alerte, et adapter tout ça selon votre profil.On termine par un vrai-faux sur les idées reçues et une checklist simple à garder sous la main pour votre prochain achat.Si l'épisode vous plaît, n'hésitez pas à laisser 5 étoiles et un petit commentaire sur Apple Podcasts, à vous inscrire à la newsletter, et à nous rejoindre sur Instagram, FacebookNB : Aucune rétribution n'est accordée aux podcasteurs de la part des plateformes de diffusionAucune publicité n'est diffusée sur le LTPLe seul moyen de faire en sorte que tout le travail réalisé puisse être rétribué et que le podcast puisse perdurer est d'apporter votre soutien financier via la plateforme PATREON : Pour soutenir le projet et intégrer la communauté des Patrailons c'est par là :https://www.patreon.com/lets_trail_le_podcastSelon le niveau d'engagement : -> Possibilité de participer à des des épisodes en tant que co-animateur-> Intégration de la communauté Capuccino permettant de communiquer régulièrement via des messages audioPour rejoindre la communauté LTP  Les principaux liens c'est par ici :Ce petit geste permet d'augmenter la visibilité du podcast. Je suis également attentif à tous vos commentaires et retours que vous pourriez faire ici :letstrail08@gmail.comHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode, Sally chats with her friend, and Elite ultrarunner, Rachel Drake, who shares what it looks like to pursue big dreams while raising two young children and working 65–80-hour weeks as an anesthesia resident. She opens up about UTMB, returning to running after pregnancy, leaning on family support, and learning that different priorities can take the lead during different seasons of life. You will be encouraged by Rachel's drive and commitment to excellence in all she does! Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:How running helps the emotionally demanding experiences she encounters at the hospitalSally eating Rachel's pre-race sweet potatoes The perspective of suffering from illness vs suffering in a raceUTMB training 50-60 miles a week Overnight shifts days before UTMBRunning after pregnancyHaving an older brother helped to develop her competitiveness Keep Up With Rachel:STRAVA: Rachel Drake INSTAGRAM: @rachelraedrakeYOUTUBE: @ultrafamilyhustleAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Podcast YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Strava Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunner⁠Be sure to take advantage of the deals from our sponsors:ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SALLY at https://www.oneskin.co/SALLY  #oneskinpodLAGOON SLEEP: Use code CHOOSESTRONG for 15% off at LagoonSleep.com/CHOOSESTRONG

Il y a quelques semaines, je recevais Julien Veysseyre dans le podcast À CÔTÉ DE MES POMPES pour parler d'un défi qui paraissait alors complètement hors norme : prendre le départ de l'UTMB – Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, l'une des courses de trail et d'ultra-trail les plus exigeantes au monde, avec ses 176 kilomètres et près de 10 000 mètres de dénivelé positif autour du Mont-Blanc, avec une prothèse après une amputation de la jambe droite sous le genou. Nous avions parlé de préparation physique et mentale, entraînement, matériel, prothèse, gestion de l'effort, alimentation, ravitaillements, douleurs, doutes et stratégie de course. Mais surtout d'un objectif historique : devenir le premier athlète amputé tibial à terminer l'UTMB. Et aujourd'hui, il n'est plus question de « si ». Julien l'a fait. Il a pris le départ à Chamonix. Il a traversé la nuit. Il a gravi les cols. Il a affronté la fatigue, les douleurs, les doutes et les difficultés liées à sa prothèse. Et après des heures d'effort sur les sentiers du Mont-Blanc… il est allé jusqu'à l'arrivée. Alors forcément, je voulais le retrouver pour ce débrief de son UTMB. Pas pour refaire sa préparation. Mais pour comprendre ce que représente réellement un ultra-trail de 176 kilomètres avec une prothèse : comment le corps réagit, comment on gère le matériel, comment fonctionne le mental lorsque la fatigue s'accumule, comment on traverse les moments de doute et surtout… ce qui se passe dans la tête lorsque l'on comprend que l'on va terminer. Quel a été le moment le plus difficile de son UTMB ? A-t-il pensé à abandonner ? Comment sa prothèse a-t-elle supporté plusieurs dizaines d'heures d'effort ? Comment gérer la douleur, les ravitaillements, la fatigue et le manque de sommeil ? Et surtout… qu'est-ce que l'on ressent lorsque l'on franchit la ligne d'arrivée de l'UTMB à Chamonix après avoir repoussé ses propres limites ? Aujourd'hui, retour sur cette aventure exceptionnelle avec Julien Veysseyre : son UTMB, son ultra-trail, ses galères, son mental, sa prothèse et cette arrivée à Chamonix qu'il n'oubliera probablement jamais. Instagram Julien : https://www.instagram.com/julien.veysseyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sign Up For The Antelope Island Fall Classic As the voice behind Talk Ultra and one of trail running's most prolific photographers, Ian Corless has been monitoring and contributing to the development of our sport since the early 2010s. In this three-and-a-half-hour conversation, we cover the new Run Rabbit Run's $100K prize award, the impact of Ben Dhiman's 18:16 UTMB win, which pros are most at risk in the current era, the post-COVID podcast glut, the skyrunning golden age and other key historical markers that have influenced the current era.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderJanji - running apparel that goes the distanceRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeKodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Support the show

Send us Fan MailTen tries at Pikes Peak can either break you or build you. Our guest Darren Thomas shows exactly what it looks like when it builds you, turning a decade of near-misses into a 2026 Pikes Peak Marathon win that's equal parts patience, craft, and pure downhill grit. We talk through the emotions of finally getting the hometown title, the weird whiplash of flying home and going straight back to work, and why “post-race depression” gets easier to manage when you return to real life quickly. Then we get into the race breakdown trail runners actually want: where Kieran Hammer put pressure on the climb, how Darren refused to chase splits, what altitude felt like above treeline, and how a six-minute deficit at the summit disappeared fast once the descent began. We also dig into how the Bar Trail has changed over the years, why downhill running is a skill you earn, and what “racing by vibes” really means when you're trying to win at 14,000 feet. From there, the conversation widens into Darren's full 2026 trail running season, staying healthy after years of injury cycles, strength training, and the simple rule that saves careers: if it starts to hurt, don't run that day. We also talk long-distance racing, hydration and nutrition, chasing classic European events like Zegama and UTMB, sponsorship without becoming an influencer, and why stepping back from social media can make you a better athlete and a happier person. If you love mountain running, altitude training, and honest race strategy from a champion, this one delivers. If you enjoy the show, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube, share it with a friend who loves trail racing, and leave a rating and review so more people can find Steep Stuff.Follow Darren on IG - @greatbasinrangerUse code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa

ITW D+ / AURÉLIEN DUNAND-PALLAZ, SEREIN AVANT DE S'ÉLANCER SUR LE GR20Il est au micro D+ de Nicolas Fréret depuis la Corse.Après plus de cinq ans à rêver de cette tentative et une année 2025 marquée par les blessures qui l'avaient empêché de se lancer, Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz va enfin prendre le départ du GR20 pour tenter d'aller plus vite que tout le monde avant lui sur les 166 km et quelques 12 000 m D+ du mythique chemin de grande randonnée.À quelques heures de s'élancer de Calenzana, le Français affiche une grande sérénité. Heureux d'être enfin là, confiant dans sa préparation et entouré de son équipe, il semble totalement à son affaire avant de s'attaquer à un sacré morceau : relier Calenzana à Conca en moins de 29 h 46, le record établi en juillet dernier par François D'Haene.Dans cette interview accordée à Distances+, Aurélien revient sur ces dernières heures avant le départ, son état d'esprit et la manière dont il compte aborder cette traversée qu'il prépare depuis plusieurs années.En juillet, il avait remporté l'ultra de la Restonica ici en Corse, avec record à la clé.Départ ce jeudi 24 septembre à 5 h de Calenzana. Pour battre le record, il devra atteindre Conca avant vendredi à 10 h 46.À noter que la tentative d'Aurélien Dunand-Pallaz est à suivre sur les réseaux sociaux de Distances+, grâce au soutien de ses partenaires Compressport, Scarpa et Nutripure.

Running belts have taken a huge lap in performance over the last few years. Taylor and Alex give a rundown on which ones they like, the different offerings, and why you just might want to grab a belt over a pack. They also chat about a suprise race day shoe, the Kiprun Kipsummit Race.Guest: Tina Muir is an athlete and environtmental advocated in the running space. She wears a lot more hats than that, even! Tina and Taylor talk about their experience at UTMB that includes concerns, promising measures, and ideas for the future.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Lagoon: Sleep is one of the most underrated training components. We've been fans of Lagoon for years and use their custom pillows nightly to support a great night of sleep and, of course, our running. Go to http://lagoonsleep.com/believe to take a quick quiz to find the best pillow for you. Get 15% off your purchase by using code BELIEVE

Thomas sat down with the folks at Miler (Ben Morrow and Bit Klecker) to talk life, business, and their latest venture: the Metropolitan Trail Racing team. The team made their debut this past weekend at Grindstone by UTMB, and it was a strong showing right out of the gate. In the 21K, Bit Klecker took first for the women, Grant finished 2nd and Drew 7th on the men's side, and in the 50K Ben crossed in 22nd while working back from an injury. Not a bad way to announce yourselves.Learn more about the team here: https://milerrunning.com/pages/metropolitan-trail-racing

Fresh off an incredible second-place finish at UTMB, Rachel shares what it was really like navigating the overwhelming crowds, racing alongside the best in the world, and fighting to hold onto second place in the final miles. She also opens up about her surprise mountaintop engagement, life with Will, wedding plans, Switzerland, pickleball, her upcoming Snowman Race in Bhutan, and why she's more committed than ever to doing things her own way! You'll love this conversation. Enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:The overwhelming UTMB start Glitter on the start line Being chased for 2nd placeTrying to find her "positive attitude" Her fiance, Will, "The King of Switzerland" Wedding planning Keep Up With Rachel: Substack: ⁠@rachelentrekin⁠IG: ⁠@rachel__entrekinAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Podcast YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Strava Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack @SallyMcRaeYellowRunner⁠Be sure to take advantage of the great deals from our sponsors!ORION SLEEP: Visit orionsleep.com/SALLY to get 15% off. PRIMAL QUEEN: Our listeners get a FREE MONTH of Primal Queen plus FOUR FREE GIFTS at PrimalQueen.com/SALLY #ad

Brett Hornig and Jeff Colt join the show for another packed edition of the Long Run Archives. We discuss the news that Run Rabbit Run will pay $100,000 to each winner in 2027 and 2028, whether Mike McKnight should have raced Tor, Dakota Jones' latest article, "The Stone Age", and whether Ben Dhiman's UTMB recap needed more relatability, the CCC golden ticket class headed to Western States, and close with content finds: Shelby Houlihan's Skechers deal, On's move into soccer, Nick Fowler's self-supported PCT record, and the most unglamorous victory in endurance sports history.Volunteer for the Antelope Island Fall Classic Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderJanji - running apparel that goes the distanceRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeKodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Support the show

本期节目，我们邀请到刚刚在巨人之旅（Tor des Géants）中夺冠并打破纪录的越野跑运动员赵家驹。他分享了自己在330公里极限赛道上的真实体验：从最后赛段的极度困倦、与疼痛和肠胃不适的抗争，到依靠强大意志力与自我对话坚持到底。他坦言，赛前就坚信自己能夺冠并破纪录，而比赛中最大的挑战来自竞争对手的紧逼，尤其是第三名女选手的顽强追击。赵家驹还聊到了团队的支持，特别是妻子在补给和心理上的关键作用，以及教练彪哥的战术提醒。他深入探讨了意志力与身体的关系，认为精神力量可以超越肉体痛苦，并分享了自己从外卖小哥到世界冠晶的心路历程，以及面对流量和关注时的淡然态度。最后，他谈到了对已故好友梁晶的怀念，以及未来继续挑战经典赛道的决心。【主播】深焦【嘉宾】赵家驹【Timeline】01:04 节目开场，赵家驹赛后恢复情况与比赛中的极度疲惫体验04:08 赛前决心与比赛预期：夺冠破纪录，但第二名紧逼带来压力08:03 团队角色与补给策略：妻子负责补给，彪哥提供战术指导12:57 对比UTMB与巨人之旅：中国选手更适应长距离耐力赛17:36 回顾富士山比赛补给失误，探讨亲近人做私补的重要性23:21 日常生活与夫妻关系：互相照顾，定居丽江的考虑27:08 意志力与身体分离的体验：精神力量战胜极限痛苦31:14 理解极限运动的意义：推动人类突破，传递正向力量38:14 从武侠梦到越野冠军：个人成长与人生哲学52:09 怀念好友梁晶：死亡不是终点，带着他的梦想继续奔跑55:13 未来计划：不挑战450，专注经典赛道，减少比赛数量58:13 面对流量与关注：看淡名利，坚持训练与比赛【制作】越野Talk【收听平台】小宇宙｜喜马拉雅FM｜苹果播客｜网易云音乐｜荔枝｜蜻蜓FM｜QQ音乐｜微博音频｜Spotify｜YouTube【关注我们】官方网站：www.crazytrailchina.com微信公众号：越野Talk微博：越野Talk小红书：越野TalkB站：越野Talk抖音：越野TalkYouTube：crazytrailchinaInstagram：crazytrailchinaLinkedin：Crazy Trail【添加微信群】添加「深焦」微信：15011423855【商务合作】欢迎发送邮件crazytrailchina@gmail.com，或添加「深焦」微信：15011423855

This week, Katie, Leah, and Rachel talk motherhood in sport, post-UTMB recovery, and their renewed motivation to get serious about strength training.Katie also sits down with Jes Parker, founder of Take 2 Trail, a secondhand trail running gear business making it easier for runners to buy and sell used gear. Jes shares how a pile of unwanted headlamps sparked the idea, how Take 2 Trail works, and why giving gear a second life can make trail running more affordable and less wasteful.Plus, the crew catches up on what's next after UTMB, from mountain biking and CCC goals to getting “shredded in the backyard.”This episode is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.A big shout out to our 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!

【本期简介】刚结束的大境门 by UTMB 落下帷幕！30km 卷王、50km 二刷选手、带伤完赛的倔强跑者、一年狂刷 6 场百公里的 100km 选手，四位真实完赛选手坐在一起，主打一个实话实说感性测评。北方开阔野长城赛道到底香不香？人人吐槽的结尾赛段有多折磨人？ 有点迷惑的本地补给：电解质水、肘子配莜面鱼；摄影团队疯狂拍视频，想买照片发现 5 块钱一张；医疗保障、接驳交通踩坑实录； 还有干货满满的装备分享……有欢乐有崩溃，有惊喜也有槽点，不管你是今年跑过的，还是明年想报大境门，都可听听这一期！【主播】lulu【嘉宾】（按照声音依次出现顺序）ZLT｜30km 、小西瓜｜50km 、一棵树｜30km 、佩骐｜百公里【Timeline】06:47 赛道体验唠唠：风光、难度、印象深刻的赛段：30km09:29 50km 北方山脊开阔视野，适合进阶选手，全网吐槽的结尾魔鬼路段14:08 30km 前后半段画风突变，碎石路摔跤，路标和野花撞色险些跑错路20:26 夜晚满天繁星，最后一段陷入鬼打墙，直接跑睡惊险经历 29:48 补给测评 VS 豪华本地美食现场 44:03 赛事服务：志愿者、Expo、摄影、医疗、参赛 / 完赛包10:23 交通 & 住宿｜大交通直达少，多地需要北京中转（冷知识：张家口赛事期酒店当天订反而更便宜）24:30 赛事氛围｜by UTMB国内外对比： 热闹蹦迪 VS 沉静仪式感33:20 四位选手主观评分 38:46 装备彩蛋分享｜种草 + 大型吐槽现场【制作】越野Talk【收听平台】小宇宙｜喜马拉雅FM｜苹果播客｜网易云音乐｜荔枝｜蜻蜓FM｜QQ音乐｜微博音频｜Spotify｜YouTube【关注我们】官方网站：www.crazytrailchina.com微信公众号：越野Talk微博：越野Talk小红书：越野TalkB站：越野Talk抖音：越野TalkYouTube：crazytrailchinaInstagram：crazytrailchinaLinkedin：Crazy Trail【添加微信群】添加「深焦」微信：15011423855【商务合作】欢迎发送邮件crazytrailchina@gmail.com，或添加「深焦」微信：15011423855

Henriette's story is one of obsessive discipline, deliberate practice and a willingness to reject the conventional path. Competitive, fiercely self-reliant and prepared to put in the work when nobody is watching. But there is much more to her story than results. From obstacle course racing and an early connection with Tromsø that involved her honeymoon, through races such as the Ring of Steel, skyrunning and the World Championships, Henriette steadily built her way into the elite of the sport. A period of serious health issues interrupted that progression, but her return produced a remarkable run of performances - including 6th at OCC and CCC, 6th at Lavaredo 80K, victory at Templiers 47K, a winter Bob Graham Round record of 17:55 across 106 km and 42 peaks, 3rd at Trofeo Kima, victory at UTS 50K, and back-to-back Transgrancanaria wins in 2025 and 2026. But the results are only part of the conversation. We talk about leaving a corporate career as an auditor to become a full-time runner, the role Norway has played in shaping her - from the Romsdal mountains and local races to brutal weather and hugely varied terrain. We also get into some of the less comfortable subjects in elite sport: women's health and RED-S, body shape and what 'healthy' actually means, sponsorship and the freedom to make your own choices, shoe selection, common sense and decision-making, and the pressures surrounding UTMB and the modern ultra-running landscape. Henriette is refreshingly honest, no BS and unafraid to speak about subjects that many athletes avoid. Through the Ascend Trail, Arc'teryx, her new partnership with Raid Research and the Sufferfest film, she is also building something beyond simply being a professional runner. An outlier, certainly. But perhaps more importantly, someone prepared to question the rules, take responsibility for her own decisions and find her own way through the sport.

Episode # 157 Ultra trail run learnings  In this episode Marilyn leads Jesse in a debrief of his recent ultra — a brutal 55K in the Alps with 10,000 feet of climbing. He and Marilyn break down what went wrong in his 4-week comeback and Marilyn provides some great feedback and things Jesse can implement moving forward.  We also chat about the UTMB's lottery "stones" system, and that feeling of being hungry to race again.    Enjoyed the show? Subscribe and leave a review — it really helps!   Jesse's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mr.jessev/   Learn More About Top Step Training https://topsteptraining.com/   Marilyn's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marilyn_chychota/   Learn More About Marilyn Chychota Coaching https://mcc.coach/   Tucson Triathlon Camp https://tucsoncamp.com/

UTMB 期间霞慕尼录制。这次我们和 Mount to Coast（见山）一起聊聊硬核的超马话题——从巴克利马拉松之父 Lazarus Lake、他的纪录片《The Hillbilly Scientist》聊起，再来讲讲超马这个"没有赢家、只有完赛者"的社群到底是怎样的存在。本期简介一个看着像时尚品牌的跑鞋公司，为什么一头扎进了最苦、最土、最不商业的超马世界？这期节目从 UTMB 期间的一场纪录片首映说起——《The Hillbilly Scientist》的主角 Lazarus Lake（巴克利马拉松和后院超马的创造者）本人坐着回答了各种热心观众提问，南子还当面问了他一天抽几根烟。后半段聊得更开：美国和欧洲的超马文化差在哪、为什么欧洲的运动员很多并非我们想象中的全职跑者、Cocodona 的搜索量怎么超过了西部 100、见山Mount to Coast怎么给"跟成绩无关"的普通人项目掏钱，以及法国运动员在自家门口的坡道上连爬 48 小时、睡了 45 分钟破世界纪录时全村人陪着跑的画面等等。最后是一个关于 UTMB 选手 Baptiste Petitjean 的故事——恐惧到崩溃大哭的 20 分钟之后，他还是回到了终点。出场人物主播：南子、佳凝（跑者日历）嘉宾：刘淇（Mount to Coast 全球体育市场营销经理）嘉宾：李晟（Mount to Coast 欧洲市场负责人）时间轴00:21 开场：南子喜提全球限量款 M1，佳凝的"代购专员"人设01:21 品牌定位：海报像 SATISFY/Bandit 那挂的，赛道却是硬核超马02:03 首映夜：纪录片《The Hillbilly Scientist》，Laz 本人惊喜现身答疑03:43 名场面：见面先问"你一天抽几根烟"；《The Finisher》与巴克利首位女性完赛者 Jasmin Paris05:50 Laz 的底色：癌症 1% 幸存者，"往后的每一天都是 bonus"；拄着拐杖穿越美国07:50 与纪录片结缘：不是砸钱谈来的赞助，是扎根社区后自然长出来的合作10:58 超马文化地图：日本和港台玩得多、国内稀缺——耿鲁聪 50 天跑 3100 英里14:00 后院超马 101：每小时准点发枪跑 6.7 公里，没有冠军，只有 finisher16:50 商业 vs 非商业：巴克利拒绝商业化，MTC 怎么跟它做朋友22:42 顶流下场：Mathieu Blanchard 跑巴克利、Courtney 转战 Cocodona 25024:17 美欧超马文化差异；欧洲年轻人流行"横穿一个国家"27:20 CCC 补给点偶遇：给 UTMB 拍片的 camera runner 竟是穿越法国纪录保持者31:02 美国打法：运动员团队 + Project Transcend，支持普通人的超越项目36:04 欧洲打法：运动员少而精（27 位），首年就 MCC 女冠、TDS 男冠、PTL 第二38:05 签人标准：先穿鞋、再聊价值观；"八百流沙小孩哥"Cody 从大使到运动员41:52 全职？不存在的：消防员、中学教师，还有银行 CTO"遛个弯"拿 PTL 第二45:21 超马正在变大：Cocodona 搜索量超西部 100；最后完赛的 Golden Hour 选手最受尊重48:37 服务不分品牌：西部 100 收摊后只剩 MTC 的帐篷；和 WISE、Compressport、韶音互相印 LOGO55:22 48 小时连续爬升世界纪录：全程只睡 45 分钟，街坊邻居全村陪跑1:04:43 Baptiste Petitjean 的 UTMB：恐慌模式里崩溃大哭，然后自己走回了终点

Fresh out of Chanonix, we sit down with Becky to unpack her OCC® experience. From croissants in your running pack to speedrunning local legend titles, we talk about the beauty of the UTMB® World Series and how Becky's race went.     If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to rate / review and head on over to our Youtube channel to join the discussion! Shop Running Warehouse: https://www.runningwarehouse.com

Victor Larocque débarque au podcast, et pour l'occasion, je ressors le concept des épisodes Autour du feu : une jasette décontractée, quelques breuvages houblonnés et le crépitement du feu en trame de fond. Dans l'épisode, Victor revient sur son parcours, son initiation à la course lors d'un voyage en Indonésie et cette passion pour le trail où l'aspect aventure occupe une place important. On parle notamment de sa détermination à finalement boucler (et remporter) l'UTHC 125, après avoir connu des moments plus difficiles lors de ses premières tentatives. On revient aussi sur les douze derniers mois consacrés à un grand objectif : l'UTMB. Une quête qui l'aura d'abord mené jusqu'à Chihuahua, au Mexique, pour participer au Rarámuri 100 miles, au cœur du mythique Copper Canyon. Une expérience qui l'aura plongé directement dans l'univers de Born to Run et qui lui aura fait vivre une fin de course assez particulière. Victor me raconte notamment son quasi-DNF à quelques kilomètres de l'arrivée, alors qu'il avait plus de deux heures d'avance sur le 2e coureur. Il me raconte aussi les hauts et les bas de son Tour du Mont-Blanc effectué dans les semaines qui ont précédé l'UTMB, et qui a eu un impact direct sur sa course. Mais au-delà des événements et des aventures, on parle surtout de ce que ça implique de consacrer une année à la préparation d'un 100 miles. Conciliation entre la vie familiale, le travail et la course, impacts sur le quotidien, sacrifices et gestion du temps : comment trouve-t-on l'équilibre lorsqu'un projet de cette ampleur prend autant de place? Une conversation différente, à l'image d'une soirée Autour du feu : décontractée, authentique et remplie d'anecdotes qui donnent le goût de partir à l'aventure. Bonne écoute!*Magasinez dès maintenant chez Altitude Sports et profitez d'un rabais jusqu'à 20% sur votre première commande avec le code promo PASSORTIDUBOIS2026. Cliquez ici pour commander : https://bit.ly/altitude-passortidubois2026Des conditions s'appliquent : Valide uniquement sur les produits à prix régulier. Valide pour un temps limité suivant l'inscription. Ne peut être jumelé à aucune autre promotion et/ou code rabais. Limité à une utilisation par client. Le rabais membre ne peut être combiné à cette offre.**Le partenariat avec Altitude Sports s'inscrit dans une campagne publicitaire menée par l'agence Podpass.CréditsDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Frédérick DesrochesIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2026

Send us Fan MailShe called it a “bonus race,” showed up with no pressure, and walked away with one of the biggest wins of her career. Marie Nive joins me right after UTMB week to unpack what it felt like to win ETC, why that result matters for mountain running, and how she reframes nerves when the stakes get loud. We talk about the specific thing she wanted to fix from last year, technical downhills, and why confidence comes from solving real race problems rather than trying to “feel ready.”We also go behind the scenes of UTMB week inside the Nike ACG house. Marie explains how sharing the week with teammates can actually reduce pressure, how the group cheers without adding expectations, and what it's like to stick around and spectate the biggest races after you've already competed. Her take on Lauren's OCC win is pure goosebumps, and it opens up a bigger point about mindset, composure, and finishing fast when everyone is watching.Then we widen the lens: US trail running culture versus France, why Broken Arrow felt like stepping into the TV version of America, altitude preparation, and how she trains between the French Alps and the Pyrenees. Marie also shares the less-seen side of her life as a sports science PhD studying hypoxia and high-intensity exercise to help people age well, plus how she balances research with a packed Golden Trail World Series season and a long travel block through Japan, China, and Korea.If you enjoy deep athlete stories and smart trail running talk, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the show.Follow Marie on IG - @marie_nivetUse code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.usFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podFollow Sidas USA on IG - @sidas_usa

Trail running is growing fast, but what happens to the races that don't scale cleanly? After spending one night volunteering at the Wasatch 100 and the next day at a brand-new UTMB race, I came away wondering whether the messy, human parts of ultra running are exactly the parts we can't afford to lose.Pacers, old-timers, exhausted volunteers, DNFs, polished finish lines, UTMB, and the strange ways a race becomes more than a race. This isn't an argument for grassroots over corporate. It's about why trail running needs both, what each is uniquely good at, and what disappears when every race starts looking the same.Presented by Kiprun.Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review.If you're new to Borderlands, start here.Topics / Timestamps2:22 Races like Wasatch fill the human spirit.6:09 I love ultrarunning pacer culture.10:29 Someone else's problem becomes mine.14:55 The back of the pack is where I come alive.16:52 Wasatch rewards staying.22:04 You can't manufacture heritage.26:21 The fragile one is not the one I thought.Resources / LinksSalt Lake Foothills Trail Races Borderlands.ccRelated EpisodesUltra Running isn't Just Running----Borderlands explores trail running through culture, media, and the forces shaping it.Watch on YouTubeRead on Substack

Jamie D. Bailey, MBA, CPA, CFE, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, UTMB Health, discusses UTMB's growth strategy, its expanding focus on AI and opportunities to improve efficiency across healthcare operations. He also shares his approach to empowering teams, developing people and helping leaders move from task execution to strategic leadership.

We won't beat around the bush, this is mostly about all of our UTMB thoughts! We do however extrapolate on what the results mean for the future of the sport, UROY/TROY rankings and more. It's good to be back!

Today we get to hear from a UTMB finisher and co-host of the Trail Network Podcast, Leah Yingling! It was such an honor to talk with Leah on the show. I’ve looked up to her for a long time, and I can’t believe this is actually her first time being on the podcast one-on-one. Leah is one year postpartum and just completed UTMB with a 12th place finish in just over 24 hours. She’s no stranger to this race. In 2023, she had a top-10 finish at UTMB, and that same year she also finished in the top 10 at Western States. She’s a three-time top-10 finisher at Western States. In this episode, you’re going to hear all about her UTMB experience, but we also bring it way back to her early days of running and talk a lot about what the postpartum process of returning to running has looked like for her. Leah really carved her own path getting to the start line of UTMB, taking her time coming back to running, coaching herself for much of the year, and listening to what her body needed. Leah works full time in biomedical engineering and health data, is a Lululemon ambassador, and is mom to one-year-old Monty. Her husband, Mike, is also deeply involved in the trail world as both a photographer and ultra runner, so we talk a lot about what that balance has looked like for them as they navigate being first-time parents, working, training, and still finding time for each other. And, of course, we get into UTMB. Leah shares what it was like chasing a sub-24-hour finish and a top-10 spot, running the final hours alongside Amanda Basham, and walking away from a really good race while still knowing there’s more she wants to get out of herself. I so enjoyed this conversation with Leah. If you enjoy hearing from her, definitely go check out the Trail Network Podcast, which is part of the Sandy Boy Productions Podcast Network. Thank you so much for being here, and enjoy my conversation with Leah Yingling! Support our Sponsors: Kava Haven: Kava Haven is a consciously crafted, kava-infused non-alcoholic spirit designed to provide a refreshing alternative to alcohol with a little buzz and none of the booze. Go to KavaHaven.com/IllHaveAnother for 15% off your order, automatically applied through the landing page. Lagoon Getting good sleep is one of the best things I can do for my recovery, and I truly love my Lagoon pillow. I sleep hot, so the Cooling Otter Pillow has been a game changer, and I love that I can customize the fill to get just the right amount of support. Take their quick sleep quiz and use code LINDSEY for 15% off your order. Run Hard Half: The Run Hard Half in Lexington, South Carolina, offers a 5K, 10K, and half marathon on November 14, with the event supporting the Run Hard Children's Program and its work teaching life skills to kids through running. Go to RunHardHalf.org and use code ANOTHER10 for 10% off registration. AquaOmega: AquaOmega offers concentrated omega-3 supplements made exclusively from anchovies and available in soft gels or liquid form to support heart health, brain function, mood, and healthy aging. Go to MyAquaOmega.com/another and use code ANOTHER for 20% off. The post Episode 705: Leah Yingling: One Year Postpartum and 12th at UTMB appeared first on SandyBoy Productions.

Hilary Fenet just pulled off one of the most talked-about brand activations at UTMB — a full hotel takeover in Chamonix for Rabbit, complete with a clubhouse for the week, community breakfasts, and an espresso cart in the parking lot. But the company behind it, Halo, started with a much smaller and much less glamorous moment: Hilary booking a hotel on the wrong side of a mountain before a race in the Italian Dolomites. In this conversation, Hilary walks through how a bad hotel booking turned into a genuine business insight — brands were building incredible experiences for their sponsored athletes, but ignoring the people actually buying their gear. She breaks down how Halo builds these activations from the ground up, the data that makes the case for in-person experience over pure digital marketing, and what it actually takes to scale something this bespoke to multiple events happening around the world at once. Second Nature is proudly supported by Halo and Popfly: Halo: https://www.poweredbyhalo.com Popfly for Brands: https://popf.ly/secondnaturebrands Popfly for Creators: https://popf.ly/secondnaturecreators Show Notes: Halo: https://www.poweredbyhalo.com Hilary Fenet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-fenet-b2b2358/ Rabbit: https://www.runinrabbit.com/ Monica DeVreese: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monid/ Dolomite Skyrace: https://www.dolomitemountains.com/en/resources/dolomites-tips/sky-race-in-the-dolomites Aravaipa: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/ Citadel Investment Group: https://www.citadel.com/ SAFE Note: https://carta.com/learn/startups/fundraising/convertible-securities/safes/ Athletic Brewing on Second Nature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUZyMp1XsPs BPC - Brand, Product, Content: Rabbit: https://www.runinrabbit.com/ Theo of Golden (Book): https://amzn.to/4xliEF3 Climatic: https://www.climatichealth.com/ War of Art (Book): https://amzn.to/4h2vkuE Shoe Dog (Book): https://amzn.to/4A5RSmL Fun Stuff: Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia

Max Stoneking is a practicing physical therapist at Elite Edge Coaching, former collegiate swimmer, and coach to runners and triathletes.  He writes the Study & Sport substack and posts regularly on X here. This episodes features Max and Jason taking your questions:  Are Yasso 800's a good predictor workout for marathoners? Are there better options? What is the ideal tapering strategy? How can runners best warm up for different types of runs, workouts, and races? Best practices for treating hip injuries More! To contribute to future Q&A episodes, follow Jason on X or Instagram. Thanks Boulderthon! Boulderthon is a top 10 race in America according to USA Today and one of the best fall marathons according to Runner's World. With a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon, Boulderthon offers an amazing fall destination race weekend right at the foothills of the Rockies. Use code STRENGTH20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon. Join me in Boulder, one of the top running destinations in the country, on September 27th, to experience the tight knit running community here, race on the epic streets of Boulder, and finish on historic Pearl Street. While I live in Denver, I travel to boulder probably once a week to run. It's arguably one of the best running locations in the United States. There'll probably be cool and crisp fall weather for racing fast, too. And don't worry, Boulderthon is a BQ-eligible, USA Track & Field Sanctioned Event. Boulderthon is on track to sell out again this year so don't miss out. Use code STRENGTH20 to save $20 on the marathon or half-marathon here and I hope to see you in Boulder this fall. Thank you Kila! Kila offers the world's lightest insoles. Made with super shoe foam, they're 65-70% lighter than most orthotics and worn by elite runners like UTMB champ Tom Evans. Go to kilarun.com and use code STRENGTHRUNNING for $50 your first pair. Truthfully, I'm skeptical of insoles. I once had orthotics and they were heavy, they gave me blisters, and they weren't comfortable at all. Most importantly: they didn't help me. Kila is different: lighter, more comfortable, with no doctor visits and no hassles with insurance. All you need to do is scan your feet at home using your iPhone. It takes less than 5 minutes and Kila then uses a lab to design your insoles, build them from scratch, and ship them directly to you. If you're already wearing insoles, Kila's are a game-changer. Level up your insole game with the lightest custom insoles on the market - no clinic markup, no visit to a specialist, and you get the benefit and comfort of super shoe foam. Go to kilarun.com and use code STRENGTHRUNNING to upgrade your insoles and save $50 on your first pair. Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase with code jason15 here. Previnex is a unique supplement company - one that I trust because they do things differently when they don't have to. Their products use clinically proven ingredients, are tested before and after formulation, and they donate vitamins to needy kids. Maybe more importantly, their products do what they say they're going to do. Listen to this feedback about Joint Health Plus! "My ankle and knee pain was completely gone in a week. Amazing!" - Kim "I thought I was on the verge of having to give up running due to severe hip pain and luckily discovered Previnex - complete game changer for me!" - Anna "I am so grateful for Joint Health Plus! As a certified fitness professional and still an extremely active, competitive amateur athlete, I was getting discouraged with an increase in pain simply kneeling down, or bending down to the floor and getting back up while assisting clients, or in my own training! Once deciding to give this product a try, I was floored when I finally noticed I was not bracing in anticipation of pain when I had to kneel down; not whincing in discomfort upon standing! Thank you, Prevenix!" - Jessica Joint Health Plus is so powerful because the main active ingredient is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, reduce joint stiffness, and improve joint flexibility in just 7-10 days. It's also clinically proven, not just tested, but actually proven in double-blinded, placebo- controlled studies to protect joint cartilage from breaking down during exercise. You can get 15% off your first Previnex purchase by using code jason15 at checkout. Visit previnex.com. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee where if you don't feel benefits on their product you get your money back no questions asked. And keep sending in those testimonials. They fire me up!

Play The Mammoth 200⁠⁠ Video Game!Learn about our Patreon Offers!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get some free DTE Swag by supporting out sponsors!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://janji.com/pages/distance-to-empty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!Check out Mount to Coast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mounttocoast.com/discount/Distance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet the Mammoths — Lindsey Dwyer: From the Crew Car to the Start LineToday's guest is a middle school PE teacher who finished 5th at Cocodona 250 this year in 72 hours, cutting seven hours off her own time from the year before. She's got a UTMB top-20 and a Rio del Lago course record on her résumé. And last October, she spent the inaugural Mammoth 200 crewing and pacing her husband Matt — a job she describes as running on about five hours of sleep across the entire race.Lindsey Dwyer joins us to talk about why it took roughly no time at all to decide she wanted to run it herself, what she's cleaning up from Cocodona (including a fueling problem most ultrarunners would love to have — she thinks she was eating too much), and the altitude tent she just rented as a sea-level runner heading to 8,000+ feet.We also get into the Mammoth 200 video game, where her household holds a record we still can't fully explain: Matt's 43-hour virtual finish is faster than anyone else who's played, and — as Kevin points out — faster than the game was designed to allow. Lindsey ran 82. There's a family strategy session pending.Plus: a genuinely great story about pacing Matt through last year's storm on the second summit, lightning overhead, and discovering that abandoning your runner mid-mountain is an extremely effective pacing technique.In this episode:Deciding to race Mammoth roughly instantly after crewing itEating too much at Cocodona, and dialing in fueling with lab testingRenting an altitude tent as a sea-level runner (Peter has thoughts)Why a runnable course is exactly what she wantsMatt's 43-hour virtual time, and a swag bounty for anyone who can beat itA pass on the weather question, and a lightning story that more than makes up for itFinish-line firsts: chocolate pudding, a hot bath, and a growing shopping list for MattMammoth 200 kicks off Friday, October 2nd in Mammoth Lakes, California — 214 miles around a 760,000-year-old caldera, bookended by two summits of Mammoth Mountain. Catch live coverage on the Mountain Outpost YouTube channel, and follow @Mammoth200 for updates and tracking throughout the race.

Buckle up for all the rabbit holes. Taylor and Alex recap the last couple weeks of trail madness including UTMB, family vacations, bike mishaps, and gear they have been enjoying.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Lagoon: Sleep is one of the most underrated training components. We've been fans of Lagoon for years and use their custom pillows nightly to support a great night of sleep and, of course, our running. Go to http://lagoonsleep.com/believe to take a quick quiz to find the best pillow for you. Get 15% off your purchase by using code BELIEVE

Episode 257 dives deep into the remarkable journey of Yngvild Kaspersen, fresh off her commanding 2026 CCC victory — a pacing masterclass that made her the first woman ever to win the race twice. We rewind to 2015, exploring her beginnings in skyrunning, the technical foundations that shaped her style, and the early promise that hinted at greatness. Yngvild opens up about balancing medical studies with elite racing, and the long‑standing question of identity: doctor who runs, or runner who is a doctor. We revisit her post‑Covid struggles, the breakthrough CCC win in 2023, and her emotional chapter at Western States. Then we break down her flawless 2026 performance — patience, precision, and a late‑race surge that defined the week. Finally, we look ahead: Western States 2027, UTMB 2028, and the next evolution of one of mountain running's most intelligent competitors. A decade of growth. A champion at her peak. A conversation not to miss.

This week on The Brick Session, Caroline and Mark get stuck into a lot.They start with the British Gravel Championships, looking at the event, the racing and, perhaps more importantly, the direction gravel racing in Britain is heading. With participation having grown to more than 1,000 riders in the 2025 edition, the move into the British Cycling structure raises plenty of questions about the future of the Championships. (britishgravelchampionships.com)Mark quickly chats about his latest mini adveture which was bike packing across Iceland.  If you're thinking about bike packing the Iceland Divide, this is a must listenThen they head across the Channel to the European Gravel Championships, where the women's elite race became a complete shit show. The elite women were sent out just five minutes behind the male age-group fields, meaning they quickly caught riders from the 65–74 category and other men's groups. What followed was traffic, overtaking, interference and, according to riders, an unacceptable racing environment. (Cyclingnews). A proper shit show. They also get into the two very different anti-doping cases involving Joe Skipper and Tomás Rodríguez Hernández.   Joe has received an 18-month ban following three whereabouts failures within 12 months, while Rodríguez's second case involves alleged tampering and participation while ineligible, completely different circumstances, but both raising questions about responsibility, professionalism and the anti-doping system. (International Testing Agency). Mark doesn't hold back on either athlete.Finally, we look at UTMB from the other side of the tape — what it's actually like to be part of the support crew, the logistics, the pressure, the waiting and the reality behind getting an athlete through one of the world's biggest ultra-running events.Gravel. Racing. Doping. Support crews. And a fair bit of opinion.

In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent training experiences, race strategies, travel hacks, and the latest triathlon news, including race predictions and industry updates. They share insights on workout planning, race day tactics, and the future of triathlon technology. In this episode, the panel discusses the future of race technology, draft detection, and the impact of new innovations on age group racing. They also share humorous takes on triathlon culture and play a fun guessing game with quotes from famous athletes. Training and workout planning for triathletes Travel tips and hacks for race preparation Latest triathlon news and race predictions Industry updates including UTMB and race sponsorships Insights into professional athletes' routines and strategies Race Ranger technology and its impact on age group racing The potential for new categories requiring race devices Data collection improvements and athlete experience Humorous athlete quotes and culture in triathlon Fun guessing game with athlete quotes Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code REALTRI15 for 15% off first-time purchases.   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Training Peaks - rts26 for 20% off premium membership Silca - realtrisquad2026 - 15% off   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri Lisa Becharas - @lisabecharas  

Send us Fan MailIn episode #198 host Kyla Channell talks with Adria Abella, the founder behind hDrop, the first reusable sweat-testing sensor. They break down how the device works, what it measures, and why sweat sodium, fluid loss, temperature, altitude, and intensity all matter for athletes trying to dial in hydration.They discuss practical hydration targets, what the validation data says about accuracy and reliability, and how individualized sweat testing can help athletes avoid both underdrinking and overdrinking. Adria also shares real-world examples from UTMB, seasonal changes, and even one unexpected horse use case.If you've ever struggled with cramps, guessed how much to drink during training, or wondered whether your hydration plan is actually working, this conversation offers practical insight into using sweat data to make better decisions.KEY TAKEAWAYSAdria shares the origin story of hDropHow hDrop makes sweat testing more practicalHow the device measures key hydration markers, including fluid loss, sweat rate, sodium concentration, sodium loss, potassium, and skin temperature.How they tested it for accuracy and reliability. Adria cites 92% accuracy for sweat loss and 87% accuracy for sodium loss over one hour of exercise.Sweat data is highly individual. humidity, altitude, intensity, heat adaptation, season, and clothing can all affect results.Running and cycling produce different sweat profiles Could replacing 80% of losses may be more effective than replacing 100%? Personalized testing can improve race-day decisionsPlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT ADRIA ABELLA, HDROP FOUNDER:Adria Abella Villafranca is Co-Founder of hDrop Technologies Inc., the company behind hDrop, a wearable hydration sensor designed to help athletes better understand sweat, hydration, and electrolyte-related data during training and competition. hDrop brings together engineering and sports science to make sweat testing more accessible outside traditional lab settings. Adria's goal is to bring real-world sweat insights to endurance athletes and their coaches, so they can build  more individualized hydration and fueling strategies.FOLLOW ADRIA AND HDROP:hDrop IG: https://www.instagram.com/hdrop.tech/hDrop website: https://hdroptech.com/ref/83/Use code "HDROPNR" to save 20%FREE RESOURCESweat Testing Protocol: https://mailchi.mp/f25c97ba0406/sweattesting MENTIONEDhDrop: https://hdroptech.com/ref/83/ (Use code "HDROPNR" to save 20%)See hDrop at Big Sugar: https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/NeverSecond: https://amzn.to/3SY5MGOTIMESTAMPS00:00 — Meet Adria Abella and the first sweat-test sensor guest02:23 — Why tennis cramps led to questions about hydration and sodium06:12 — How a mechanical engineering project became hDrop07:47 — What the hDrop sensor measures and where it is worn09:28 — Why sensor placement changes the algorithm10:27 — The gold standard for sweat sodium measurement11:32 — Validation results: 92% sweat-loss accuracy and 87% sodium-loss accuracy13:26 — Why reliability matters as much as accuracy15:26 — Using calibration to handle outliers in real-world athletes18:19 — Why clothing, humidity, and temperature can change sweat data20:08 — Breathing losses at altitude and dry conditions21:00 — How race season variables shift sweat rate and sodium trends22:23 — Individual differences in sodium losses and intensity effects24:17 — Broad trends by altitude, temperature, and month25:16 — Exploring menstrual cycle and pregnancy data27:09 — Differences in sweat response across sports30:31 — Phone, Garmin, Hammerhead, and Wahoo integrations32:08 — Live alerts for fluid loss and sodium loss33:06 — Why small sips with sodium and glucose work best34:28 — Why 80% replacement is safer than trying to replace everything36:27 — What elite UTMB athletes tend to look like in the data38:45 — Dehydration tolerance, cardiovascular strain, and elite performance39:56 — Genetics, heat adaptation, and cooling strategies41:37 — Sauna use, heat adaptation, and sodium concentration changes42:50 — The two truths and a lie reveal43:03 — The horse use case44:44 — Testing nearly 100 athletes at UTMB and showing live changes47:05 — Where to find hDrop and what's next at Big SugarMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at nutritionalrev@gmail.com TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution

Phil Gore holds the World Best Backyard record with 119 yards (495.87 miles). In an effort to see what he could actually do, he set up a project targeting yards/hours. Meg Eckert may be the most underrated ultramarathon athlete in the game right now. She is currently on pace to break her own women's 6-day World Record, and also the outright American Record. Finally, I touch on some thoughts around the UTMB events.  Episode Sponsors: LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Podcast Details: Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter  

Ben Dhiman returns to the show a week removed from his landmark victory at the 2026 Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB).Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderJanji - running apparel that goes the distanceRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeMomentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order Kodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Support the show

Thomas and Karl are back from Chamonix while Meg is somewhere in the skies above the Pacific. They recap the full UTMB experience, from hot dogs to haute couture in the French Alps. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built around your sleep position and preferences — so you wake up recovered and ready to run. We use them every night and you should too. Find your perfect pillow at lagoonsleep.com/believe

This past weekend, the 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS took place, and we have all the news from a big weekend of racing. There have also been some pretty seismic events in the world of long-distance running in the past fortnight, so we'll be taking a look at them too, plus we're joined by US TV personality Matt James, live from Sydney, to hear more about his marathon journey. On this episode of Marathon Talk: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Martin and Deena talk about UTMB and more 05:52 - Yomif Kejelcha breaks the Half Marathon World Record in Buenos Aires 07:53 - Sabastian Sawe pulls out of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 10:35 - A review of TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS with David Macnamara from Abbott World Marathon Majors in Sydney 25:48 - Marathon Talk meets Matt James 54:06 - Wrapping up Links & References: Abbott World Marathon Majors Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Marathon Talk Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Martin Yelling | Instagram Deena Kastor | Instagram Matt James | Instagram  

Jason was recently a guest on the Restoring Human Movement Podcast about:  Strength training structure + mistakes (ideal for endurance runners) Why strength train in the first place?  Protein needs for runners (age, activity, etc.) The type of strength training that improves running economy Thank you to Dr. Mandy Riehl for hosting an amazing discussion! Learn more about strength training here. Thank you Kila! Kila offers the world's lightest insoles. Made with super shoe foam, they're 65-70% lighter than most orthotics and worn by elite runners like UTMB champ Tom Evans. Go to kilarun.com and use code STRENGTHRUNNING for $50 your first pair. Truthfully, I'm skeptical of insoles. I once had orthotics and they were heavy, they gave me blisters, and they weren't comfortable at all. Most importantly: they didn't help me. Kila is different: lighter, more comfortable, with no doctor visits and no hassles with insurance. All you need to do is scan your feet at home using your iPhone. It takes less than 5 minutes and Kila then uses a lab to design your insoles, build them from scratch, and ship them directly to you. If you're already wearing insoles, Kila's are a game-changer. Level up your insole game with the lightest custom insoles on the market - no clinic markup, no visit to a specialist, and you get the benefit and comfort of super shoe foam. Go to kilarun.com and use code STRENGTHRUNNING to upgrade your insoles and save $50 on your first pair. Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And DOUBLE big news! Their newest flavor Lemonade Salt is now permanently available (it's now my favorite). They're also offering 12oz cans of sparkling LMNT water that has half the sodium concentration of a packet. Check them out. LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thanks Boulderthon! Boulderthon is a top 10 race in America according to USA Today and one of the best fall marathons according to Runner's World. With a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon, Boulderthon offers an amazing fall destination race weekend right at the foothills of the Rockies. Use code STRENGTH20 for $20 off the marathon or half marathon. Join me in Boulder, one of the top running destinations in the country, on September 27th, to experience the tight knit running community here, race on the epic streets of Boulder, and finish on historic Pearl Street. While I live in Denver, I travel to boulder probably once a week to run. It's arguably one of the best running locations in the United States. There'll probably be cool and crisp fall weather for racing fast, too. And don't worry, Boulderthon is a BQ-eligible, USA Track & Field Sanctioned Event. Boulderthon is on track to sell out again this year so don't miss out. Use code STRENGTH20 to save $20 on the marathon or half-marathon here and I hope to see you in Boulder this fall.

We got an extra dose of confidence before this great episode! The main topic was the history made at UTMB, with Ben Dhiman arguably running the best ultra race of all time. We also talked about being young and fit forever with Hans Troyer, the women throwing down across the board, and what we think we're seeing with the monstrous performances at all the races.And this episode was full of fun topics! Other topics: low confidence Strava posting, our favorite gel, AI-driven review articles, a study on short-term heat training in cool temps, Brian Reynolds' amazing Leadville triumph, the future of backyard ultras, the incredible Dolly Parton, a follow-up on AI science, cheering for other athletes, heat and female athlete marathon training, taking Nomio at night, and the long-tail of PEDs.Stick around for a beautiful listener corner message. People are people, and that can be so comforting.Also, stick around to guess what segment we had to remove. 10 minutes of the podcast are lost to eternity... probably for the best. We love you all! HUZZAH!Click "Get 40% Off" button for 40% off at The Feed here: thefeed.com/swap  Buy Janji's amazing gear: https://janji.com (code "SWAP")Get a deal on the best treadmill on the market from Wahoo: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/kickr-run-buy (code “SWAP”)For training plans, weekly bonus podcasts, heart rate zones, articles, and videos: patreon.com/swapContribute to Jeff Browning's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jeff-and-the-browning-family Follow Laini Bones: https://www.instagram.com/lainibones/

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels!   In today's interview, we sit down with Yngvild Kasperson, the CCC Champion of 2026!   Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!    Our UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!   Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the TECTON x 4, podium-chasing propulsion for technical terrain. Made for trails like in Chamonix!   You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/coming-soon/tecton-x-4/1176633.html?dwvar_1176633_color=FNTN   Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921  

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels!   In today's interiview, we are joined by UTMB champion Ben Dhiman!     Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!    Our UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!   Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the TECTON x 4, podium-chasing propulsion for technical terrain. Made for trails like in Chamonix!   You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/coming-soon/tecton-x-4/1176633.html?dwvar_1176633_color=FNTN   Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921  

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels!    UTMB Week Wrap Up + CCC Recap, 2026 Edition, with Dylan Bowman and Corrine Malcolm.   Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year's race, preview the fields and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels!   In today's show we'll share our Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 UTMB. Our host Dylan Bowman will be joined by special guests Hayden Hawks and EmKay Sullivan.   Who are you picking for the win? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes from Freetrail and HOKA!    Freetrail's UTMB Show Schedule: --Saturday August 22, 2026 - The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 UTMB --Sunday August 23, 2026 - OCC & CCC Preview Shows --Monday August 24, 2026 - UTMB Preview Show --Tuesday August 25, 2026 - UTMB Final Thoughts & Predictions --Wednesday August 27, 2026 - Champions Show featuring Ludovic Pommeret, Katie Schide, Pau Capell and first ever UTMB men's finisher, Dawa Sherpa --Thursday August 28, 2026 - OCC Recap Show --Saturday August 29, 2026 - UTMB Instant Recap + CCC Results –Sunday August 30, 2026 - UTMB Week Wrap-up Show   Starting on Thursday August 20th, we'll also be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race week including Jenn Lichter, Francesco Puppi, Molly Seidel, Vincent Bouillard, Ben Dhiman, Riley Brady and much more.   You can view our full UTMB race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail.com. You can find HOKA's full UTMB schedule here: https://eu-events.hoka.com/hokautmbmontblanc2026   Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!    Our UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!   Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the TECTON x 4, podium-chasing propulsion for technical terrain. Made for trails like in Chamonix!   You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/coming-soon/tecton-x-4/1176633.html?dwvar_1176633_color=FNTN   Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921 Who are you picking for the win? Let us know in the comments! And don't forget to pick your favorite athletes in Freetrail Fantasy at fantasy.freetrail.com for your chance to win sweet prizes from Freetrail and HOKA!    Freetrail's UTMB Show Schedule: --Saturday August 22, 2026 - The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 UTMB --Sunday August 23, 2026 - OCC & CCC Preview Shows --Monday August 24, 2026 - UTMB Preview Show --Tuesday August 25, 2026 - UTMB Final Thoughts & Predictions --Wednesday August 27, 2026 - Champions Show featuring Ludovic Pommeret, Katie Schide, Pau Capell and first ever UTMB men's finisher, Dawa Sherpa --Thursday August 28, 2026 - OCC Recap Show --Saturday August 29, 2026 - UTMB Instant Recap + CCC Results –Sunday August 30, 2026 - UTMB Week Wrap-up Show   Starting on Thursday August 20th, we'll also be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race week including Jenn Lichter, Francesco Puppi, Molly Seidel, Vincent Bouillard, Ben Dhiman, Riley Brady and much more.   You can view our full UTMB race week schedule including additional events and activations at Freetrail.com. You can find HOKA's full UTMB schedule here: https://eu-events.hoka.com/hokautmbmontblanc2026   Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to ensure you stay up to date and don't miss a thing!    Our UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail!   Make sure to check out the latest and greatest from HOKA, the TECTON x 4, podium-chasing propulsion for technical terrain. Made for trails like in Chamonix!   You can learn more and shop here: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/coming-soon/tecton-x-4/1176633.html?dwvar_1176633_color=FNTN   Freetrail Links Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921