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2 episodes with World Mountain Running Championships
2 episodes with World Mountain Running Championships
Send us a textWelcome to a special preview of what might be the most competitive mountain race ever assembled on American soil. As the Broken Arrow Skyrace approaches, we're diving deep into the Ascent competition (formerly known as the VK) where the stakes couldn't be higher – the top four American men and women will earn spots on Team USA for the World Mountain Running Championships.The star power in this year's field is simply astounding. Patrick Kipngeno returns to defend his title against an unexpected challenger – the legendary Killian Jornet, who's taking a detour from Western States preparation to test himself on American soil. Perhaps most exciting is the Broken Arrow debut of American mountain running GOAT Joe Gray, bringing decades of uphill expertise to a course that rewards pure running ability over hiking strength.On the women's side, we're witnessing what could be the making of a historic rivalry. Kenya's Joyce Njeru, undefeated in American races, faces rising star Anna Gibson, whose trajectory suggests she might become one of the all-time greats in mountain running. Veterans like Ali McLaughlin mix with breakthrough talents like Allie Ostrander and Oakley Olsen to create a fascinatingly deep field.We break down the modified course (3.61 miles with 2,840 feet of gain), analyze the key contenders, and make our predictions for both podium spots and Team USA qualification. The international talent is so strong that Americans might struggle to crack the top five, especially in the men's competition, making this one of the most compelling mountain races to watch this season.Whether you're filling out your FanTrail fantasy picks or simply wanting to understand the significance of this incredible event, our detailed preview gives you everything you need to appreciate the epic battle that's about to unfold on the slopes of Palisades Tahoe.Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
Send us a textThe countdown to Broken Arrow is on, and Colorado Springs crusher Brian Whitfield has his sights set firmly on earning a coveted spot on Team USA for the World Mountain Running Championships. This conversation reveals not just an athlete ready to race, but one who has methodically transformed his approach to professional trail running.Whitfield offers a refreshingly candid look at his evolution from self-coached athlete to someone with a comprehensive support system. "I think if I really want to step it up and make that leap, I need to fund my own team," he shares, explaining his decision to invest in a physical therapist, strength coach, dietitian, and athlete agent. This professional development represents a significant shift in his approach and demonstrates the increasingly professionalized nature of elite trail running.The strategic elements of championship racing come alive as Whitfield breaks down his approach to the two-loop Broken Arrow course. With experience from races like Black Canyon 50K and Desert Rats, he emphasizes patience and racing intelligently when stakes are high. "That first lap is really the warmup and you'll see a lot of guys go and try and make a name or get to the top of the mountain first," he explains. "The second loop is where you want to be closing and that's where you want to be in the money." This measured approach, combined with meticulous nutrition planning and heat management strategies, showcases an athlete who has learned from past experiences and refined his racing philosophy.What makes this conversation particularly compelling is witnessing an athlete at a pivotal moment in their career. Making Team USA represents a two-year goal for Whitfield, who balances his elite running aspirations with his roles as a teacher, husband, brother, and son. His desire to "show up for my community" reveals the deeper meaning behind his competitive pursuits.Listen in as host James Lauriello and Whitfield discuss the nuances of championship racing, professional development in trail running, and what it would mean to represent the United States on the global stage. Are you ready to watch this race unfold?Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
Send us a textThe countdown to America's most competitive mountain running showdown has begun. In this episode, host James Lauriello sits down with race director Tom Hooper and co-host Nick Tusa to dissect the upcoming Sunapee Scramble – the USATF Mountain Classic Championships that will determine who represents Team USA at the World Mountain Running Championships.This race promises unparalleled drama as athletes tackle a brutally demanding 9.2-mile course with over 3,200 feet of elevation gain. The uniquely designed two-loop format mimics the world championship course in Spain, featuring both service road climbs and highly technical descents through what locals call "the glades" – described as "really steep, really fast, really mushy." It's a course that demands complete athletes, or as Hooper puts it, "Swiss army knives" of mountain running.The conversation dives deep into the compelling storylines shaping both fields. On the men's side, all eyes are on the brewing rivalry between defending champion Dan Kurtz and rising star Mason Copey, who recently outpaced Kurtz on Mount Sanitas. Meanwhile, the women's race presents a fascinating battle between established elites like Ali Ostrander, Rachel Tomajczyk, and Lauren Gregory against emerging talents such as Sophie Wright and Flannery Davis Love. With only four men's spots and three women's spots available for Worlds (plus Grayson Murphy's automatic qualification), several American stars will inevitably be left heartbroken.What makes this selection race particularly significant is the extraordinary depth of talent – many competitors boast sub-14 minute 5K and sub-30 minute 10K credentials – paired with the technical challenges that will expose any weaknesses in descending ability. The trio offers detailed analysis and bold predictions about who will triumph on this unforgiving New Hampshire terrain.Curious about which rising stars might have their career-defining breakthrough? Which established veterans might miss the world team? Or how the unusually wet, cold conditions might reshape the competitive landscape? Tune in for expert insights into what promises to be the most competitive selection race ever assembled on American soil.Follow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podUse code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at UltimateDirection.com!
In this episode I am joined by injury prevention specialist & run coach Kim Nedeau, CES, who is also my running and strength coach! Kim is a lifelong runner who grew up running in childhood, in high school, and at Brown University. She also ran after college for the Boston Athletic Association and was a member of the US Women's Mountain Running team, where she came in 9th overall, first American, and helped the team win bronze in the World Mountain Running Championships in Bulgaria in 2016. 1:1 nutrition coaching: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/nutrition-coachingThank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! To save 10% on your first month of therapy, visit: https://www.betterhelp.com/holleyfueled
Send us a textMeet Josh Potvin, the Vancouver-based architect who's simultaneously designing buildings and carving his name into the elite trail running scene. Fresh off his victory at the highly competitive Gorge Waterfall 50K, Josh shares the fascinating journey that took him from track roots to mountain summits.Josh's approach to balancing a demanding professional career with world-class athletic performance offers a masterclass in prioritization. "When I have to get my run in, I stop work and then go back later," he explains, sometimes returning to his desk at 9 PM to finish projects after training. This dedication extends to his preparation—sleeping in his car for a month while working remotely to acclimatize before races at altitude demonstrates just how far he'll go to overcome challenges.The conversation reveals a crucial turning point in Josh's development: transforming his nutrition strategy. "I just wasn't eating enough," he admits, describing how working with a nutritionist revolutionized his performance by addressing persistent gut issues and increasing his sodium intake during races. This nutritional evolution enabled him to finally push through the final kilometers of races where he previously struggled with cramping, unlocking his full potential on the trail.Josh shares insights into his training methodology, upcoming races including Broken Arrow and the World Mountain Running Championships, and his mental approach to competition. Whether you're juggling career and athletic pursuits or simply looking to improve your own trail running performance, Josh's thoughtful reflections offer valuable wisdom for navigating both the physical and practical challenges of the sport.Follow Josh on Instagram @jjpotvin to keep up with his racing schedule and continuing evolution as one of Canada's most promising trail running talents.Follow Josh - @jjpotvinFollow James - @jameslaurielloFollow The Steep Stuff Podcast - @steepstuff_podThis episode was brought to you by Ultimate Direction, use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your next purchase on ultimatedirection.com !
Send us a textWhat does it take to transform from a competitive tennis player into one of trail running's most exciting uphill specialists? Remy Leroux shares his remarkable journey with refreshing candor and scientific precision in this wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of mountain running.Fresh off his impressive third-place finish at the Big Alta 50K against elite competition, Remy opens up about finding running after his tennis career ended at age 19. Without the traditional track background of many elites, he's carved out a unique path to success through methodical training and race analysis. His approach to the sport combines meticulous preparation with genuine passion – monitoring heart rate variability before races to determine his caffeine intake and music selection, while remaining childlike in his enthusiasm for exploring endless dirt roads during Quebec's harsh winters.Remy's recent signing with Brooks reflects the growing investment in sub-ultra mountain running, joining a stacked roster of specialists in a discipline that's gaining momentum in North America. He offers fascinating insights into the differences between European and American race cultures, revealing why standardized courses and distinct race categorizations might help sub-ultra racing gain the popularity it enjoys overseas.What makes Remy particularly compelling is his specialized uphill ability – twice defeating mountain running legend David Sinclair – combined with his analytical approach to improvement. He breaks down his race strategy for iconic events like Broken Arrow and Sierra-Zinal with the precision of someone who studies every aspect of his craft while maintaining genuine joy in the process.Ready to discover what separates ultra from sub-ultra racing psychology and why the latter might provide more thrilling competition? Listen now and follow Remy's journey as he prepares to represent Canada at the World Mountain Running Championships and take on the Golden Trail Series against the world's best.Follow Remi Leroux on IG - @remi_leroux_Follow Remi Leroux on Youtube - @RemiLerouxFollow James on IG - @jameslaurielloFollow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_podThis episode is proudly supported by Ultimate Direction. Head over to UltimateDirection.com to check out UD's new Race Vest 6L & Ultra Vest 12L packs that just dropped last week ! Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off !
Max King is a renowned American ultra-marathoner and trail runner. He has an impressive list of achievements, including winning the 2014 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships. Max is known for his versatility across various running disciplines, from road races to trail and mountain running. We caught up with Max after his recent Dragon's Back Race victory!The Dragon's Back Race is known as one of the toughest mountain races in the world. This gruelling event spans 236 miles over six days, with a total ascent of 153,800 feet along the mountainous spine of Wales. The race starts at Conwy Castle in the north and finishes at Cardiff Castle in the south.https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/https://www.maxkingtrc.com/Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event.XMILES UK focuses on providing you with the kit and nutrition needed to be at your best. https://xmiles.co.uk/Fenixlight Limited - The Fenix name means “a living bird, a perfect thing” and since producing their first product on the 3rd of September 2001, Fenix has always strived to achieve perfection. https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/Protein Rebel - Whether you're trying to get a PB, are training for your first marathon or completing your 10th IRONMAN, our products are easy to digest with no artificial additives, providing both performance and overall health benefits. https://proteinrebel.com/Beta Outdoor Sports - With three distinct sectors - Climb, Run and Setting - we pride ourselves on distributing some of the most exciting, reliable and interesting outdoor brands on the market today.https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/Brew with the coaches - Thanks, Trish, Rebecca and Russell!The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create any patient-physician/doctor relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any healthcarSupport the showYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailsAmazon links are affiliate links.Keeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexqCeleste Yvonne's - https://amzn.to/40FYLK9Fix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0Running Challenges by Keri Wallace - https://amzn.to/3KGdU7eROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrThe Daily Stoic - https://amzn.to/44qDm9jUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/
Can you get FASTER by running LESS?? This is NOT your clickbaity "smash a marathon PR by only doing 3 runs a week"-style low volume training; coach and elite mountain runner Kim Nedeau is here to talk about how to excel as an endurance runner in a low run volume/high training volume framework. This episode is sponsored by Previnex! Try the probiotic & other supplements that Coach Elisabeth takes daily, and save 15% using code RUNEXP on your first order from Previnex.com! And from 11/24-11/26, EVERYONE can save 20% off their orders with code BF2023! -What is "low run volume/high training volume" training? -Who this training framework is best for -Manipulating training intensity distribution with lower running volume and higher cross-training volume -"But isn't more mileage always better?" -How is this framework different from multisport, i.e. triathlon, training? -Ways to configure a training week in this framework -How we're seeing more competitive and elite runners excel on lower run volume with high training volume -and more! Kim Nedeau is a life-long athlete and owner of Training Inclined, a coaching business that serves athletes seeking alternative training methods and injury prevention. She and her husband live in the woods of western Massachusetts where they share their love for endurance sports with their two teenagers and beloved German shorthaired pointer. She ran competitively in high school, at Brown University, and as an open athlete for a few years after college before starting a family. She returned to competitive running and ran some of her best races in her late 30s. Kim found her way to mountain running and was a member of the US Mountain Running team in 2016, where she placed 9th overall, first American, and helped the team win bronze in the World Mountain Running Championships. Kim's return to running involved a diverse approach that included a moderate amount of running, biking and strength, which in total added up to high volume training. This is the approach she now uses in her work with injury-prone athletes, those who want to avoid injury and those interested in longevity in the sport.
Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 38 0:00-8:24 - Intro; 8:24-32:40 - The way is now clear for hurling championship finals at senior, intermediate and Junior A following another dramatic weekend of action. Ger O'Connell and Kevin McNamara joined Eoin and James to assess the weekend's fare as Crusheen and Clonlara both prevailed by eight, there were perfect intermediate revenge missions for Sixmilebridge and Corofin while Clooney-Quin and Broadford contest the Junior A version; 32:40-1.13.37 - The Jack Daly trophy is up for grabs this Sunday as Cratloe and St Breckan's clash in a novel Senior Football Final. Kieran Madigan and latterly Derek ‘Lambs to the Slaughter' Dormer previews senior, intermediate and minor deciders; 1.13:37-1.47:20 - Freelance Reporter Derek Dormer remained in studio to reflect on the hurling and camogie action at the weekend as well as looking forward to Saturday's senior ladies football final between Banner Ladies and West Clare Gaels; 1.47:20-1.58:14 - A sun-kissed Dean Russell joined Eoin and James remotely from Spain to look back on the weekend's Munster Junior Cup and League fare and peer ahead to the resumption of the FAI Junior Cup this Sunday; 1.58:14-2.29:57 - Three World Championship medals returned to the county in the past month as Dee Collins soared to unprecedented heights in Madeira for the World Mountain Running Championships, winning three medals over two gruelling events in just three days; 2.29:57- Round Up of GAA Fixtures and new seasons for Clarecastle Squash Club and Clarecastle Handball Club and local women's soccer.
Grayson Murphy is a running chameleon. From two-time world mountain running champion to a track star who narrowly missed out on qualifying for the Olympics, the 28-year-old has made a career out of taking on different challenges and distances. And what a career. Despite only starting running aged 20, Grayson was soon ripping up records at the University of Utah, setting new standards in the steeplechase, 5,000m and 10,000m events and becoming a five times All-American. A professional contract followed, but life on the track didn't go exactly to plan to begin with and Grayson made the sudden and surprising switch to trail running. Victory at the American championship followed - an event she has now won four times - and, on her debut at the race, she won the 2019 World Mountain Running Championships. Two years later, she returned to the track in style for the Olympic trials, winning her semi-final and finishing sixth in the final of the 3,000m steeplechase. This year, it was back to the mountains again and a second world championship win as Grayson captured first place in the up and downhill race in Austria. Running Tales spoke to her about how football (aka soccer) had been her first love, why she loves running such a variety of events and the joys of 'aeroplane arms'... ----------------------------------
Keely and Corrine talk about the World Mountain Running Championships, other races, and what happens if you have to run a race with your period. We highlight a recent post by elite triathlete, Emma Pallant, who got chastised by men for leaking blood onto her pink triathalon suit. We discuss why this is harmful and ways to destigmatize menstruation and teach girls about their body in a positive way. Then they interview Caitlin Jacobsen, a certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Registered Counselor Agency Affiliate working at Opal Food and Body Wisdom in Seattle WA. She holds a M.S. in Integrative Physiological Sciences from UCLA, a B.A. in Neuroscience from Claremont McKenna College. We talk through her journey with an eating disorder, how the recovery process works, and the importance of displaying a healthy relationship with food and exercise on those around you. She discusses ways to utilize self inquiry and journaling to better understand yourself and ask yourself hard questions. You do not want to miss this one! If these topics are sensitive to you- join us next week for a Bonus episode on Western States! Follow Caitlin at : @cait.jacobsen E-mail her if you want to consult about her work in ED recovery: Caitlin@opalfoodandbody.com This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail www.freetrail.com - subscribe and JOIN US IN SLACK Sponsors: AG1: Use link www.athleticgreens.com/trailsociety for a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs The Feed:https://thefeed.com/trailsociety gets you $15 in free credit! Shining a spotlight on our NEW sponsor: Petzl! Your one stop shop for your lighting needs! The latest NAO RL is amazing. Check it out here: https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/NAO-RL
For the most part, competitive trail running in the US is perceived to bias heavily toward the West Coast, with many of its marquee races and popular training hubs lying left of the Mississippi. This imbalance has stoked a gentle sense of rivalry in trail runners who call the East Coast home, an underdog mentality that many — including this week's guest, New York native and athlete for The North Face, Sarah Keyes — have turned into fuel. Sarah recently punched her ticket to Innsbruck, Austria to represent the US as part of their Long Distance team at this year's World Mountain Championships, a spot she earned with a podium finish at the Lake Sonoma 50 in Northern California. We talk about what it's like living and training in the Adirondacks year-round; East Coast vs. West Coast trail running scenes; the upcoming World Mountain Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria; the latest hits (and misses) in her kitchen; and much more. TOPICS & TIMES:Sarah's Background & the Adirondacks (1:53)East Coast vs. West Coast Trail Scenes (14:14)Race Directing and Weed Whacking (19:48)ITRA (27:05)Making the US Long Distance Team (35:07) Joining The North Face (38:25)Pastry Making (41:50)International Racing (44:11) RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister MemberBLISTER+CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTEDBlister PodcastGEAR:30Bikes & Big Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Preston Cates popped up on most peoples' radars with his unexpected 6th place finish at the 2021 Canyons 100k as a 23 year-old, he had a pretty simple motivation driving his young trail running career: to never have to pay for shoes again. Since then, the Boulder, CO native has racked up podium finishes left and right, landed a pro contract to run for Nike (shoes included), and recently punched his ticket to represent the US at the World Mountain Running Championships in Austria later this year. Matt Mitchell sat down with Preston a week after his 3rd place finish at the 2023 Lake Sonoma 50 to chat about his development as an athlete; walking on to a D1 program at the University of Arkansas; training vs. spending time outside; what he grabs at a gas station during a mid-run bonk; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMESFlagstaff by way of Boulder, Gunnison, Arkansas, and Austria (2:17)Preston's wrestling career (4:43)How he fell into running (6:56)Being an extravert (12:08)Moving to Austria in the middle of COVID (15:22)Canyons 2021, dance parties, & Camelbaks (20:05)How doing different sports can keep you healthy (31:06)Nike contract & transitioning to running full-time (36:16)Social media (42:23)His Nike teammate, Drew Holmen (45:35)Making the U.S Team at Lake Sonoma 50 (46:54)What else he has lined up this year (55:47)Gas station snacks (57:33)RELATED LINKSBlister + Spot InsuranceBecome a Blister MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS CRAFTEDBlister PodcastGEAR:30Bikes & Big Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Gray is a 21x US Champion and 9x world champion - earning the top spot in a variety of running competitions, from ultramarathons to snowshoe races. He is the first Black American to make the Team USA World Mountain Running Team, win the USA National Mountain Running Championships, and win the World Mountain Running Championships. He was also recently voted as the Greatest Male Mountain Runner of All Time. Today, Joe shares how running shaped his life, tips for other runners, and how he's working to increase diversity in the community.For the latest from Adventurous Minds, connect with us on Instagram, Youtube, and more. https://linktr.ee/adventurousminds
He has been a professional mountain runner, winning the Pikes Peak Marathon in back-to-back years (2020 and 2021). He also competed for the United States at the World Mountain Running Championships in Argentina in 2019. And he continues to train for road marathons and ultra marathons, with the hopes of qualifying for the 2024 marathon Olympic Trials. Collegiately he had competed for the University of Colorado and helped contribute to National Championships in cross country. After graduating from there he went on to start a Catholic apostolate after graduation called "One Billion Stories," which he talks about here.
In this episode I chat with running coach, runner, business owner, mom & wife Kim Nedeau all about how to incorporate cross training into your training routine. Kim is a lifelong runner who grew up running in childhood, in high school, and at Brown University. She also ran after college for the Boston Athletic Association and was a member of the US Women's Mountain Running team, where she came in 9th overall, first American, and helped the team win bronze in the World Mountain Running Championships in Bulgaria in 2016. Kim uses cross training as an integral part of her own training, which has allowed for her to compete at a very high level and have more longevity in the sport of running, and also helps other runners she coaches incorporate cross training into their training plans. Thank you GOODR for sponsoring this episode! For free shipping on your next GOODR purchase, visit www.goodr.com/HOLLEY
We talk about Brett's new Youtube channel, the first place tie at Ultra Trail Cape Town, UTMB Thailand, the timing of the 2023 World Trail Championships, the idea of no pacers at Western States, and contract season for pro runners.Sponsors:Kodiak Cakes - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://kodiakcakes.com/) to get 15% off your next orderGnarly Nutrition - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://gognarly.com/) to get 20% off your next orderTimestamps:(1:04) - introducing Brett's new Youtube channel(11:49) - whether Ultra Trail Cape Town has become the premier end of season ultra (22:58) - golden tickets up for grabs at UTMB Thailand(29:48) - discussing the tie at Ultra Trail Cape Town (44:04) - trying to make sense of the newly announced “ITRA National League”(52:39) - next year's World Mountain Running Championships (63:50) - talking about contract negotiation season for professional ultrarunners(72:35) - impressive free agents that could be signed by brands for 2023(73:48) - Strava find of the week (77:15) - debating pacers at Western StatesLinks:Check out Conversational Pace on YoutubeCheck out Conversational Pace on InstagramFollow Brett on InstagramFollow Finn on InstagramAdditional Episodes You May Enjoy:#140 - Long Run Archives #7 | Olympic Ultra Running, UTMB World Series, Race Coverage Ideas, Agents#104 - Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet#94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel#72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds#62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas#53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If#43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time UltrarunningSupport the show
Joy is...Learning.Adam Merry is an elite athlete for Saucony, based in Colorado. He started training competitively in 2017 and has since raced in distances up to 100km on the road and trails. As well as being an incredible athlete in his own right, he also uses his expertise to coach others and his background in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to bring light to the issues in the trail and ultra running world.I chatted to Adam upon his return from representing Team USA at the 80km World Mountain Running Championships and we shared an incredibly rich, broad-reaching conversation, as well as having a lot of fun! In addition to running geekery, we covered: pink shoes, babies and skinny pigs; the parallels between running and chess; finding our edge; the importance of community; why finish lines are arbitrary; movement as a means of connection and the thrill of representing your country; being a voice for representation; thoughts around tokenism; the role of mindful education in healing our communities; getting comfortable with being uncomfortable; celebrating the journey, and striving for 'experience' rather than curating 'identity'.Adam is an incredibly kind and warm person, with a wisdom that far exceeds his years, and his words are important ones that we would all benefit from truly listening to and acting upon. I was particularly grateful for his guidance regarding how we can all show up, whether at school or on the trails, as better allies and, indeed, better humans, in our day-to-day lives. Oh and 'Merry Cooks' is sure to be the next Netflix big hit: you heard it here first!Connect: www.runmerry.comFollow: @amerryrunnerRun: StravaRead: Trail Runner Article 'Black and White'Learn: Racial Healing Handbook; Mental Training for Ultrarunning; The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patricia Roney is a Winnipeg-based runner and physiotherapist who works with Athletics Canada as a classifier for para athletes competing in track and field. All para sport athletes need to be classified in order to compete so there's a system in place to determine eligibility based on their impairment, and Patricia is right at the center of this fascinating and evolving scene. She is also a very accomplished athlete and runner herself. She got her start on the track at the University of Victoria and found some success on the roads after that, but since 2014 has been spending time developing her trail and mountain running skills, often landing on the podium of many 25-50K races. In 2019 Patricia was selected for the Canadian team to compete at the World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, but ultimately had to turn down the offer when it conflicted with her work as the Lead Therapist for the Para-athletics World Championships. We learned a lot about Para-sport in this conversation and we hope you do too.Resources we discussed in the episode:Episode 87 with Nate Riech: Tokyo Paralympic 1500m Gold MedalistFavourite Mantra: Lyrics from a Bob Marley songFavourite Place to Run: Anywhere with ocean viewsBucket List Race: Alpine trail race or Trans Rockies stage raceFavourite Running Book: The Champion's Mind by Jim AfremowFavourite Post Run Indulgence: Big burrito wraps, coffee, pastryConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
This conversation with elite Canadian runner, Sasha Gollish, was recorded one week before the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, which she just completed in a personal best time of 2:31:40. This race also served as the Canadian Marathon Championships so Sasha's incredible performance landed her on the podium in 3rd place alongside Tokyo Olympians, Malindi Elmore and Dayna Pidhoresky. After turning 40 last December, Sasha kicked off her unbelievable record setting year by running a masters world record for the indoor mile (4:38.73). She then proceeded to run every single Canadian Championship race from the track, to the roads, to the trails, to running an all-out vertical kilometer. She'll conclude her season next month at the Canadian XC Championships in Ottawa. Sasha is so much more than a fast runner. As an engineer she has a special love for data so we open with a fascinating discussion about how to strike a healthy relationship with it. We talked about her active and loving upbringing and how that may be playing into what we're seeing from her today. We even touch on dealing with disappointment by changing the story we're telling ourselves. This is a wide-ranging and important conversation for runners of all ages and ability levels.Connect with Sasha:Instagram: @sgollishrunsFacebook (help fund her trip to the World Mountain Running Championships in Thailand!): @sasha.gollishConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Kim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
The Golden Trail Series coming to the US, the final rounds of the World Mountain Running Cup and the preparation for the 2022 World Mountain Running Championships in Thailand and the Golden Trail Series Final in Madeira. More: the 24h world record, the marathon world record, Run Rabbit Run, The Rut, VK+Trofeo Nasego, Canfranc-Canfranc, Mammoth Trail Fest, Skyrunning World Champs, Redbull Dolomitenmann.. Many exciting things happened during the month of September in the trail running world! Get inspired with: Race recap from Pikes Peak Ascent + Flagstaff Skypeaks (video) Kilian Jornet's article: Training for long and short trail running More resources: GWTS Final Ranking World Cup manager role _____________________________ Follow @vert.run on IG Download our app and sign up to our training plans on vert.run You can send us a message with any questions for us or for our guests! https://anchor.fm/vertrun/message Francesco's links: Instagram | Twitter | Strava | Website
Welcome to Episode 42 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast! In this week shows we´ve Head Coach at Running Coach Ireland Rene Borg talking about the ideal warm up and how doing a good warm up can actually have massive long term benefits for our running career.For our feature interview, we talk to one of the main driving forces behind what promises to be an event of a life time in Clonmel in September, the 21st World Masters Mountain Running Championships on home soil in Ireland and Trisha Blackburn tells us all about it.Everyone, lets get our running gear on, lets go!Support the ShowOur objective with the podcast is to help grow the sport of Trail and Mountain Running in Ireland in a fun and free way for our listeners, to encourage people to fulfill their dreams on the mountains and to get fitter and healthier along the way.If anyone would like to help out the podcast, there is a €3 or €6 a month option on Patreon, the price of a gel, and thats all it takes to help keep us going over the year. Many thanks and if you have a moment, you can help out on:https://www.patreon.com/trailrunningirelandpodcast
How do you find versatility as an endurance athlete. In this episode, Coach Andrew Simmons sits down with professional Ultra Runner Max King to talk about adaptability. Max King is an ultra runner from Bend, Oregon. He was the winner at the 2014 IAU 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships.Max earned the bronze medal at the 2016 NACAC Cross Country Championships / Pan American Cross Country Cup. He has also won numerous national titles at various distances ranging from half marathon to ultra marathons. Max is a lifelong student and athlete of the sport as coach, counselor, and guide to athletes through his adult and youth camps. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/definingendurance/message
With distances exceeding 100km, and altitudes of staggering heights Meagan Brown runs long distances, traversing mountains, snow fields, national parks, and treacherous trails. She's a competitive trail runner, who has qualified and competed for Australia at the World Mountain Running Championships in Patagonia, in South America in 2019 – where she rolled her ankle and is now looking for redemption. Meagan discovered a love of trail running when she signed up for the Kokoda Trail – and even met her husband on one of the runs. But the best thing at all, she use to hate running. On this week's episode of the Rebuild Health & Fitness podcast, we speak to Meagan about her determination, resilience and dedication and love of trail running as well as her high-altitude goals. You can see more of her via Instagram @megatron_brown
This episode of Psych Up explores the power of the mind where Jasmin Sargeant, Australian representative in 2017 and 2018 at the World Mountain Running Championships expresses the critical role your mind plays in competitive sport. She highlights how a strong and powerful mind can fuel performance along with mental preparation, self-talk and mental rehearsal.
This conversation is with arguably the greatest male mountain runner of all time Joseph Gray. Joseph won the World Mountain Running Championships in 2016 and 2019, he's the US record holder for the legendary uphill Mount Washington Road Race, he's won the Pikes Peak Ascent, has an impressive collection of FKTs and he's come second at Sierre-Zinal. He's also an 18-time national champion, which just shows his consistency over many years. In this conversation we talk about: -What a runner's life means to him -Explore how early experiences shaped his career -Some key lessons he's learnt from his parents -What does your potential look like -How he has dealt with racial abuse whilst competing -How everyone has a role in the diversity conversation -Why he setup project inspire diversity -He shares an example of how vital support is to a young athletes development. You can follow him on Instagram at @joegeezi In this weeks A-Z of trail running Sabrina and Marcus cover the letter I (Injury, ibuprofen, inclusivity). This episode of The Checkpoint podcast is sponsored by The North Face®️.
We have one of if not the best coach that I have had the pleasure of talking to Martin Cox from Vo2 Max Coaching, he is a world class athlete who has been on the top flight in mountain running for numerous years. He has rubbed shoulders with some of the best coaches the world has ever seen which along with his own experience in racing is where he learned his skill, his passion for the sport and the athlete’s he coaches shines through in this episode, he is an amazingly interesting guy and there is no doubt in my mind that he could significantly my performance as an athlete. 1984 – Starts running at 10 years old. First competitive road race in 1984, age 14. It was the Huncote Half Marathon, Leicester. 1987 – Began training under Paul Blissett at Leicester Coritanians, coach to distance running legends Craig Mochrie and Phil Makepeace. 1996 – First international vest, 4th place in the Inter-Counties XC, and a debut half-marathon of 64 minutes in Bristol. 1997 – First competitive mountain race, Mt Roy in Wanaka, New Zealand. 1998 – Moved to Chamonix to train and race full-time in the Alps. 1999 – Completed first track-racing season working with renowned distance running coach Arthur Lydiard. 2002 – Wins second World Cup. Finishes 3rd at Sierre-Zinal and 4th in the World Mountain Running Championships. 2003 – First mountain marathon – Graubuenden in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. 2005 – First ultra-marathon – The Kepler in Te Anau, New Zealand. 2008 – A career highlight – second place in the Jungfrau Marathon. 2009 – Branching out into the Extreme Sport of Snowshoe Racing. 2010 – First year as a veteran. Wins Inter-counties Fell Running Championships and runs first road marathon in 2 hrs 27 minutes. 2013 – Completes a number of ultras, including the Swiss Alpine Marathon and The Himalayan 100. 2019 – Aged 50. New races on the road and in the mountains, including the Comrades Marathon and Subida Pico Valeta. https://www.vo2maxcoaching.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MourneMountainHikes https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheInspirationalRunner
Ben is a remarkable young person as both an athlete and a coach, and a pleasure to speak with. He represented Australia as a junior at the World Mountain Running Championships and immediately wanted more. He made a very rapid step up in distance after that, running his first ultramarathon when he was 19, and just a few years later he won a bronze medal in the Skyrunning World Championships in the Ultramarathon. Ben completed a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Physics), and started a PhD in theoretical quantum physics, but left part-way through to pursue coaching full-time with Mile 27. As well as various coaching, personal-training, and strength-and-conditioning qualifications, he is now just a few weeks away from completing a Masters in Sports Coaching. https://benduffus.com/about/ @benduffus More from me @hilsport55 Help support the podcast at Patreon - click here! Now with bonus strength workouts
Jessica Marion set the Presidential Traverse FKT on September 13th...and then reset it again on September 28th after Britta Clark stole it a week later. What a time for FKTs and competition. No record is safe for long! Jessica competed and placed 8th at the World Mountain Running Championships last year going head to head with some of the best runners in the country. She has done one 50 miler, the Vermont 50 in 2018 but keeps her legs speedy doing shorter trail races on the east coast. She came to the sport while working at a ski mountain and has history here in Ithaca at Cornell. We're hoping she comes back soon and maybe race her second 50 miler at Cayuga. Just putting it out there. In this conversation, Jessica takes us through her running history and what it felt to get 8th at a championship race. She details working on a mountain how the outdoors drew her to trail running. We go through her FKT, the first and second one, and what she changed from the first to take the FKT back just two weeks later. Connect with Jess below! UltraSignUp Instagram
This conversation is with arguably the greatest male mountain runner of all time Joseph Gray. Joseph won the World Mountain Running Championships in 2016 and 2019, he’s the US record holder for the legendary uphill Mount Washington Road Race, he’s won the Pikes Peak Ascent, has an impressive collection of FKTs and he’s come second at Sierre-Zinal. He’s also an 18-time national champion, which just shows his consistency over many years. Click this link to see his total list of professional achievements. You can follow him on Instagram at @joegeezi If you value the content I deliver, please consider becoming a supporter of my podcast by donating via my patreon page. This helps me provide quality content. https://www.patreon.com/ARunnersLife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marcus-brown9/support
Paul once competed for New Zealand in the World Mountain Running Championships. He attended Western State College of Colorado and began coaching at the college level soon thereafter. He moved to Jacksonville in 2005 and has since been working with all levels of runners. His background as a mental health counselor adds a unique dimension to his coaching but his training methods are based on classic Lydiard principles. To get in touch with Paul visit his website: http://www.prsrunningclub.com/
On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Addie Bracy. Addie is a professional trail and ultra runner currently representing Nike. As a road and track athlete Addie qualified for 3 USA Olympic Trials (2 in the Marathon, 1 at 10,000m). Since moving to the mountains and trails, she has already notched 3x USATF Mountain Runner of the Year awards, become a 3x National Mountain Running National Champion, and represented the USA at the World Mountain Running Championships. But that's not all, she was the runner up at the prestigious Leadville 100 in her first 100 mile race, and finished 9th at the Western States 100. When she isn't conquering mountains, she is a coach and sport psychology consultant, helping guide athletes on their journey. Her and her partner Corey Conner, started the OUTrun organization with the hopes to promote more inclusion and LGBTQ+ representation in the sport of distance running.OUTRun:https://www.outrunning.org/
In this episode, host van Beek and Mcilroy dive deep into her journey and cover a number of key moments in her career; Chapters Intro/winter training (2:14) Childhood/Key moments/Early lessons (4:12) 2005 World Mountain Running Championships (8:15) Winning the Halberg Sportswoman of the Year award (12:17) How Kate ended up competing in the 3000m Steeplechase (13:26) Bed ridden to racing in front of 90,000 people - Competing at the 2006 Commonwealth Games (16:20) How Olympic athletes get their training right in order peak for a major event (19:16) The ‘added pressure' New Zealand endurance athletes have going into World Champs and Olympic events – Learning to shut out external noises (21:44) 1st Turning Point - 2008 Olympic dream dashed by injury (25:14) Next Challenge - not telling anyone you were training for Triathlon (28:26) What a training week looks like for Professional Triathlete (33:30) Slashing her toe during a race and still being able to finish the event (36:22) Fulfilling a dream - The 2012 Olympic games Journey (39:22) "Always fighting time" - racing at events when you are not 100% fit (43:53) Career Low - Being "detrained" for the 2014 Commonwealth Games (48:47) 2nd Turning Point – “I was told I would never run again” (52:37) Picking herself up after career ending injury – accepting not being an athlete anymore (56:09) A burning desire to compete - The start of a Professional Cycling career (58:40) The sexism in Professional Cycling - Kate's shock entering the sport (1:01:30) Dramatic stories from a couple of Cycling Road Races in NZ – LeRace/Rice Mountain Classic (1:04:14) Why Kate loves endurance sport - "You learn to love to suffer" (1:08:49) The mental side of being an endurance athlete (1:10:08) A Mental or Physical skill you would of loved to have in your career (1:13:51) 3rd Commonwealth Games - 3rd different sport (1:14:59) A new challenge - Starting a Mountain Biking career (1:18:14) Advice for a young athlete starting their Running/Triathlon/Cycling career (1:22:06) The beginning of Kate's cycling coaching journey (1:24:22) How Kiwi athletes are able to compete on the world stage with our lack of resources (1:25:31) Transferable skills athletes can bring to corporate environment (1:26:36) . www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWKp7pS1yyJcjKKHekJ8WQ/featured?view_as=subscriber
On this episode of Run to the Hills Podcast, Tim and Chris chat about virtual races, accumulators and Home Workouts. In our interview with Eve Pannone, we talk about the World Mountain Running Championships and how to start Fell Running.https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/
Max King born February 24, 1980, is an American ultra-marathoner. He was the winner at the 2014 IAU 100 km World Championships and the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships. King earned the bronze medal at the 2016 NACAC Cross Country Championships / Pan American Cross Country Cup. He has also won numerous national titles at various distances ranging from track to ultra marathon. He has also excelled at OCR becoming Warrior Dash World Champion. In addition, he has won multiple national runner of the year awards. Episode 0h 39m 59s Talk Ultra back catalogue HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theinterviews-talkultra/message
Kia Ora whanau. Whilst down in Te Anau for the Kepler Challenge in December Eugene and Matt had the pleasure of sitting down at Dwight Grieve’s dining room table for a proper Southland yarn. You see, about ten years ago, Dwight was a painter-decorator living in Invercargill, overweight, a bit unhappy, and wanting to make changes in his life. As you’ll hear from our discussion, he certainly has: Dwight is now one of the local Te Anau Police, has represented New Zealand at the World Mountain Running Championships, and has a 5:29 Kepler PB that he was itching to put to bed last year. Alas, the weather had other ideas, but you’ll hear a brilliant chat about change, motivation, drive, fitting training in around a very busy life as a public servant and in a DCR first you’ll hear a man transcend the sound barrier on live podcast space imitating a large mythical herbivore. Enjoy.
Jonathan Wyatt's career as a runner is absolutely astounding and diverse with his success on the track and road representing New Zealand in the 5000mtrs at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Canada and at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games then in the Marathon at the 2002 Manchester Comm Games and the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, the historical birth place of the marathon. Whilst representing his country at major championships Jono kept himself busy winning 6 World Mountain Running Championships and 7 Mountain Running World Cups along with a plethora of races around the globe, he is no doubt arguably one of the best multi skilled runners the world has seen, Enjoy! The Running Guy Coaching Website - therunningguy.com.au Instagram - www.instagram.com/therunningguypodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therunningguypodcast/ Join The Running Guy Podcast Strava Club - www.strava.com/clubs/therunningguypodcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvM0q11KzHkLBoL0LX_9lw Opening music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Flames Closing music - Artist: Dan Henig Song: Wood DanHenig.com Hey guy's if you are enjoying listening to the show and would like to make a small donation of support to go towards running costs that would be much appreciated then you can follow this PayPal link https://paypal.me/astonduncan?locale.x=en_AU
After an end of year break, Sean and Tim are back to discuss, assess and dissect the major themes of athletics across the state, nation and world. Although by definition the decade hasn’t technically ended, we do have a look at some major themes in athletics from 2010 through to 2019. Plenty of positives and negatives to throw around and we’re not just talking drugs in sport! After 15 years the Zatopek returned to Hagenauer Reserve in Box Hill, and what a meet it was! Stewart McSweyn stole the show with an Australian 10,000m record but there was so much else that made this a meet that will be talked about for years to come. Two meets in two states on one day may have ruffled some feathers, but there’s no doubt the Steigen Spectacular in Geelong and Albie Thomas Australian Mile Championship in Bankstown NSW both delivered excellent products. Sean and Tim discuss the meets and what they contribute to the Australian athletics landscape. Meanwhile Athletics Victoria and our clubs have been busy with a packed program including the Track Relays Championships, 5000m State Championships, more rounds of AVSL and the Athletics Essendon hosted Zatopek Graded 10000m races. Sean enlightens us with his top five highlights in athletics over the past two months while Tim provides a quick review of the World Mountain Running Championships held in Argentina. It’s a new year and the 2020’s have started, and so too has the athletic action. Keep tuning in to Down the Track to stay on top of the news. Timeline 0:00:00 to 0:00:58 Intro and welcome Sean to Episode 30 0:01:00 to 0:22:50 A decade in review – the Twenty Teens 0:22:51 to 0:37:58 Zatopek 2019 0:37:59 to 0:52:11 The Steigen Spectacular and Albie Thomas Mile 0:52:12 to 1:01:35 A wrap of Victorian events including the Track Relay Championships, Victorian 5000m Championships, an AVSL update and the Zatopek lower grades 0:58:11 to 1:18:30 Sean’s top 5 highlights from November & December 2019 1:18:31 to 1:22:58 World Mountain Running Championships 1:22:59 to 1:27:45 Episode wrap and what’s coming up
In this episode we take a look back at what happened in the running world in 2019 -the records, breakthroughs, and bizarre, unbelievable, and inspirational stories that made headlines. 2019 Year in ReviewNew Records: Sub 2 Hour Marathon In his second attempt at breaking the two-hour barrier in the marathon, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya accomplished the feat with a time of 1:59:40 in Vienna in October. The performance was not an official world record with the use of 41 pacemakers and because Kipchoge was handed his drinks from a bike. But it stands as the fastest 26.2 in history. Kipchoge also holds the official marathon world record of 2:01:39, which he ran in Berlin in 2018. He is quoted in Runner’s World as saying “I wanted to send a message to the world. No human is limited.” New Women’s Marathon Record On October 13th 25 year old Brigid Kosgei of Kenya made history when she won the Chicago Marathon in 2:14:04. She broke Paula Radcliffe’s 16 year old record. photo credit: Track and Field News New Men’s Half Marathon Record Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya shattered the world record at the Copenhagen Half Marathon in September by running 58:01 (a 4:25 min/mile or 2:45/km pace). The performance was 17 seconds faster than the previous record. The 26 year old distance star went on to prove his legs were capable of more later in the year when he won the 2019 New York City Marathon. Age Group Win for Joan Benoit In 1979 Joan Benoit Samuelson was a 21 year old college student and set a national and course record when she won the Boston Marathon. Now age 61 (40 years after her victory) her goal was to run within 40 minutes of her winning time at the 2019 Boston Marathon. In April at the Boston Marathon the 1984 Olympic marathon champion wore a similar singlet to honor her 1979 win and crossed the finish line in 3:04, exceeding her goal. “To be here, 40 years later and being able to run, let alone being able to run a marathon, I feel blessed,” she said in a Runner’s World article. In October Camille Herron won the International Association of Ultrarunners 24-Hour World Championship. She covered 167.8 miles in 24 hours and led the U.S. to an overall team victory. Earlier this year in January she survived a near fatal rollover car accident and came back less than two weeks later to win the Tarawera 100 Miler in Rotorua, New Zealand in a new course record of 17:20:52.World Best 24-hour Run for Female Runner photo credit: @jetlineactionphoto First Woman to Win Big’s Backyard Ultra Maggie Guterl became the last runner standing in Big’s Backyard Ultra race by running the same 4.2 mile trail loop for 60 hours. The Colorado native ran 250 miles during that time to becoming the first woman to win the race that rewards the person who can run for the longest amount of time. A Runner’s World article quoted her as saying, “When I finished, a woman came up to me and said, ‘I didn’t want to tell you this, but you were running for all of the women and an entire gender,’” Guterl said. “That was in my head the whole race and it was so surreal when I was the last one standing.” Fastest 10 Marathons in 10 Days Mike Wardian set a Guinesses World Record for the fastest 10 marathons in 10 days with an average time of less than 3 hours for each marathon. He also holds the record for the World Marathon Challenge with the fastest 7 marathons in 7 continents in 7 days. New Course Record at Western States Ultrarunning star Jim Walmsley maintained his Western States winning streak when he broke his own course record in June. Running 100 miles from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California, Walmsley finished in 14:09, breaking his own course record by more than 20 minutes. His roommate Jared Hazen also came in under the course record in 14:26. Walmsley also had some other amazing achievements this year by qualifying for the Olympic Marathon Trials in January, breaking the 50-mile record in May, and winning the 42K at the World Mountain Running Championships in November. Nick Butter became the first person in the world to run a marathon in every country. This was an unparalleled feat of logistical and physical endurance. You can hear our interview with him on episode #304. Notable and Interesting News One of the biggest gear trends this year was the evolution of the Nike Vaporfly shoe with the curved carbon fiber plate. There has been a lot of buzz about the Zoom Vaporfly 4% and this year they released the Next% with 15% more foam in the midsole. After the shoe was released this year it quickly became the fastest shoe on Strava, clocking up an average pace of 5:02 /km (8:06/mile). 32.7C (90.1 degrees F) was the temperature during the women’s marathon at the World Championships in Doha. Twenty-eight athletes pulled out in total because of the extreme heat. 1 billion pounds is The London Marathon’s overall fundraising total since its inception in 1981. Their motto this year was “Thanks a billion!” We appreciate everyone who donated as we raised money for a MTA forever forest for the John Muir Trust in Scotland. Cynthia Arnold, age 35, of Montana ran a time of 3:11 (7:20 min/mile or 4:32/km pace) at the Missoula Marathon while pushing a triple stroller with her three kids (a total weight of 185 pounds). The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency banned Alberto Salazar, the famous track coach of the Nike Oregon Project and former marathon champion, for four years. The USADA says Salazar was involved with trafficking testosterone, infused a prohibited amount of L-carnitine, and tried to tamper with doping controls. Mary Cain comes out with allegations about the questionable coaching techniques of Alberto Salazar related to weight shaming. This resulted in her dealing with some serious issues with depression and quitting the Nike Oregon Project team. A bright side to what she went through means that it is bringing to light problems with abusive coaches and sponsorship deals. More athletes are talking about mental health and eating disorders including Amelia Boone who openly shared about her long-time eating disorder and the treatment that she’s gone through. Another Nike related controversy that was brought to light was their pregnancy clause in contracts with women athletes. Alysia Montano shared an issue few knew about. Female athletes were being punished for getting pregnant. Montaño said that when she told Nike that she wanted to have a baby, the brand told her it would pause her sponsorship deal and stop paying her. She left Nike to sign with Asics, who she said also threatened to stop paying her during her recovery after childbirth. Other athletes including Allyson Felix and Kara Goucher have also spoken out about what they experienced. Nike has said that it would waive performance-pay reductions for 12 months for athletes “who decide to have a baby” and will add terms that reinforce the policy for female athletes into contracts. Shalane Flannigan announces her decision to retire from elite running. Gabriele Grunewald, pro middle distance runner, who trained and raced through treatment for a rare cancer, died in June at the age of 32 in her home state of MN. She inspired fans with her message of hope and resilience and that it was okay to struggle. She is quoted in Outside Online as saying, “In my previous cancer experiences, it wasn’t easy but I tried my best and I was able to do so many things that I would not have done had I just given up on my life when it was hard. So I guess my message is that it’s okay to struggle, but it’s not okay to give up on yourself or your dreams. My story is about cancer, but anybody has tough stuff in their life.” Her message and the mantra “Brave like Gabe” continues to inspire runners to be their best and her husband Justin plans to continue her foundation Brave Like Gabe. photo credit: bravelikegabe.org Kara Goucher debuted in trail races with the Leadville Marathon in Colorado. Bouts of vomiting from altitude sickness made the Olympian consider dropping out but she pushed through for a fifth place finish and first in her AG with a time of 3:54. She calls it the “hardest thing I ever accomplished.” The movie “Brittany Runs a Marathon” was released this year. It’s a drama/comedy about a woman who gets a wake up call when she realizes how unhealthy her body and lifestyle have become. With a motivation to lose weight she starts running with the eventual goal of completing the NYC Marathon. The Bizarre and Unbelievable 31-year-old Travis Kauffman from Colorado was trail running when he was attacked by a mountain lion. He managed to fight back and killed the lion in self-defense. The attack required 20 plus stitches to puncture wounds on his face, legs, and arms. He gave an interview 10 days after the attack and said that he’s recovering well, has been running three times since the incident, and has been back to the scene of the attack. In June a trail runner was attacked and gored by bison in a Utah State Park where he has run hundreds of times. One animal impaled Kyler Bourgeous with its horns and left hoof prints on his back and head. “I thought I was gonna die right there” he said. “I thought my situation was just a freak accident,” Bourgeous told The Washington Post on Monday night. “But apparently, they’re a lot more aggressive than I ever thought.” After recovering from a collapsed lung and cracked rib he worked up the nerve to return a few months later bringing his girlfriend Kayleigh Davis along for a hike. Unfortunately she became the park’s second bison attack of the year. An enormous animal turned on her and charged, throwing her about 15 feet in the air. Although in tremendous pain, she tried not to move or make any noise once she hit the ground. “He was hanging over me, sniffing me for a minute, and he was digging like he was about to charge again,” Davis said. When Bourgeous found her, Davis was bleeding from her left thigh, where the bison had gored her. She had also broken her right ankle, ruining her plans to run in a spring half-marathon. She was airlifted to a local hospital. Kyler said he’s not sure he’ll ever return to the park. Caitlin Keen, age 26, was running along Fort Worth’s Trinity Trails when a pit bull mix attacked her. The dog repeatedly jumped on her and bit her on the back and arms before a passerby was able to rush to her aid and subdue the dog. The attack caused injuries requiring 21 stitches in six spots. After healing up Keen stayed focused on her goal races which includes looking forward to the upcoming US Olympic Trial marathon. A running club in Philadelphia helped chase down an alleged thief near the University of Pennsylvania during their midday run. Runner’s World reports that the Annenberg Lunchtime Running Group saw a “very fast man” sprint by them, “probably running a 7:15 pace,” said group member Kyle Cassidy. But they quickly realized the man had allegedly stolen a phone and laptop. “We all looked at each other and sprinted off after the person,” Cassidy said. Other members in the running club gave chase and the running group tracked the man down on the streets of Philadelphia. The chase ended when the suspect ran into the path of responding University of Pennsylvania officers. “We heard the first officer yell to the other officers, ‘It’s a running club,’” Cassidy said. “‘This guy tried to run from the running club.’ People were shocked when Harvard University junior Kieran Tuntivate managed to win two races in this year’s Ivy League Heptagonal Championships, despite an injury that left him with a large open wound on the bottom of his foot. Tuntivate, age 22, was in the first lap of a 3,000 meter race at an indoor meet when another runner stepped on his foot causing him to lose a shoe. Runner’s World reports that Tuntivate, who’s been running competitively since age 12, said he only had two options in the moment: stop to recover his shoe and likely lose the race or keep running and risk an injury. He decided to keep going and he ended up winning the race without his left shoe. But the victory came at a bloody and painful price. “It felt kind of natural at first, but I kind of expected it to start hurting eventually with the really abrasive surface of the track,” Tuntivate told ABC News in an interview. “Around 2,000 meters — about two-thirds into the race — is when it really started to hurt.” Tuntivate said he lost a lot of skin by running on what “felt like sandpaper.” He said his doctor compared the skin loss to what one experiences after a third-degree burn, but he didn’t let it stop him and managed to win in the 5,000 meters event the following day. Anna McNuff of the UK took on a huge adventure by running nearly the whole of Britain barefoot! She posted this on Facebook, “A total of 2,352 MILES RUN (equivalent to 90 marathons) from The Shetland Islands to London, in my bare feet.” photo credit: Anna McNuff The Inspirational Ernie Lacroix celebrated his 100th birthday at the Cowtown 5K in Fort Worth, Texas. This was the 20th year in a row that Lacroix completed the 5K race. Lacroix ran with his family and friends under the team name Smoky’s Posse, named after the plane he flew during World War II. Lacroix flew 76 missions in a B-25 Bomber over Italy and France during the war, earning him the Flying Cross medal. “I have no idea of what prompted me to give the Cowtown a go,” Lacroix told Runner’s World. “I knew beforehand that I didn’t have a chance to win anything, but all the people obviously enjoying the competition looked like fun, so I gave it a go. I can’t think of any other reason.” Running (or walking, as he refers to his not-so-brisk pace) was not something Lacroix has always done, though he did exercise a lot while in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Now, at 100, he says he is “in the worst shape of (his) life at the present time”—but he is looking to see what he can do to change that. photo credit: Rick Irving It’s tough enough to push one child in a running stroller but imagine pushing five children. 37 year old Chad Kempel did just that at the Surf City Marathon in February. The father of seven pushed his quintuplets to the finish line in 5:45 and then continued for a total of 27.3 miles to honor the amount of weeks that his wife carried the quintuplets before they were born prematurely. When the babies were born in 2018, they each only weighed three pounds, and had to be immediately treated with oxygen and feeding tubes to survive. The quintuplets’ fragile health conditions required them to stay in the intensive care unit for 73 days, Kempel said in a Runner’s World article. “It was a long, scary pregnancy, and even after they were born, we couldn’t rest. Finally, we were able to take them home, but then our schedules just got busier. It’s been a long, crazy year, between parenting and working and finding time to run.” To train for the Surf City Marathon, Kempel woke up each morning at 4:00, put on his running clothes plus a headlamp and reflective gear, and then left the house at 4:30 to run. During the race he had to deal with making sure the babies weren’t hungry. He said, “My biggest concern was how many diapers I’d need to change.” Luckily, the dad had the genius idea to dress each baby in two diapers, so when one was soiled, it could be quickly ripped off and the other could slide in place. “It was smooth sailing.” photo credit: Chad Kempel 49 year old Dave Mackey was an accomplished ultra runner until a fall while running left him with a tibia broken in eight places. Due to complications and continual pain he chose to have a below the knee amputation. Since then he’s been building back his running and completed the Leadman series last year. This year he ran the Leadville Trail 100 in 25 hours, 54 minutes, roughly six hours slower than his pre-injury 2014 time. Mackey says in Outside Online, “I just want to get out there and make the most of it. I’m more appreciative now of every individual run or ride. Or skiing with my kids. It feels so good. With the accident I had, I could’ve died.” There’s a new film out about his story called Leadman. British ultra runner Jasmin Paris wins a 268 mile race at the Montane Spine Race (which traverses from England into Scotland on rugged terrain). She was the overall winner by over 15 hours with a time of in 83 hours 12 minutes. There were 126 other athletes who also battled rain and 50 MPH winds. But she only stopped for 7 hours total to eat, sleep, and pump breast milk as she is still nursing her baby girl. All athletes were required to carry their own supplies and navigate which adds to the challenge. 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The first 10 MTA listeners who go to www.metpro.co/mta will get a complimentary consultation and a FREE month of coaching a $500 value when they sign up for service. They’ve never done a special before and only have just a handful of spots so take advantage before it’s too late. Go to MetPro.co/mta Four Sigmatic, a wellness company that mixes ‘shrooms and adaptogens with coffee, cacao, latte, protein powder, and edible skincare. Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order when you use our link or enter code MTA at checkout. The post Top Running Stories and Headlines from 2019 appeared first on Marathon Training Academy.
In this Thanksgiving episode we recap the Trivium 50K, updated race schedule, Ultra running news including World Mountain Running Championships, Xterra championships, and North Face 50. The Ultratrucker finds his new wife at the Habanero 100, and my joining the UltrAspire Immortal running team for 2020.
Last month, Maggie Guterl became the first woman to win Big's Backyard Ultra, the de facto world championship of the Last Man Standing format. This month, her career reaches new heights with her appearance in the Pain Cave! The Legend, Phil Vondra, joins us for a quick recap of the World Mountain Running Championships and the North Face Endurance Challenge championship before Maggie calls in to talk about her epic run at Big's, 24-hour racing, the allure of Barkley's, her favorite seltzer, and more.Beer: Other Half Green Down to the Socks and Small NelsonMaggie's IGRugged RunningDesert Island Picks: an atlas, Bonobos, Polar Lime SeltzerIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale
Angela Mudge is a legend in fell and mountain running who won the World Mountain Running Championships back in 2000 and set many course records around the world, many of which still stand today, including running the first sub-3 hour time for a female at the iconic mountain race Sierre-Zinal. Angela is proof that you can achieve incredible things whilst keeping it really simple and staying true to the grassroots ethic of fell running. No specialist sports products, gels, coaching strategies – just hard work day after day, and the odd cheese sandwich. She isn’t a fan of social media and exposure and is a fantastic role model for women – and men – out there, showing that you don’t need to overcomplicate training and racing to explore your own potential and reach your goals. We talk about Angela's path to sports and running after being born with both feet pointing the wrong way; getting started in fell running when very few other women were competing; her most rewarding racing experience; and what led to the performance gains between being three-time runner up in the European Mountain Running Champs to winning the World Mountain Running Champs in 2000.
In Episode 21, George Ashley co-founder of Active Root and Trotter joins us for the full show to discuss Active Root and their ginger based nutrition, this week's Scottish running results including a brilliant performance by Jacob Adkin at the World Mountain Running Championships and what exactly a Centurion is...
Welcome to Episode 32 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we talk to 2016 USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Woman's open runner of the year Addie Bracy. Addie, a former Olympic Trials track athlete made the switch to mountain racing in 2016 and won the US Championship in her first race. We talk about the transition to mountain and trail running and we also talk about her getting involved as a high school coach. I hope you enjoy this show and make sure you check out what the Hudson team is doing with coaching to support their athletes. Addie welcome, we like to start out getting to know our guest a little better so if you could tell me how you got your start in running? What was your high school running career like? You walked on at UNC, how was it walking on and what can you share with our listeners about that experience? You had a very respectful 16:20 in the 5k in college, that may not have been good enough to win a national championship, but many of our listeners, male and female would take it. After running at North Carolina, what was your thought process about what next? Many, including myself, consider Brad Hudson to be one of the top US Distance coaches of our time. He was a guest of ours in episode 2 of this podcast last summer. How did you get connected with Brad and Hudson Elite? So in North Carolina were you running on your own and not with a team? How hard was it running on your own vs running with a group like you do now? You recently made the jump into running up mountains for fun, what were you thinking? So that was your first mountain race? As you mentioned the selection for the US Team was held at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire this past summer and you won the US Title on the Women’s side. I grew up in NH and have skied down Loon Mountain several times. But the only way I have even thought about going up is on the lift. When you lined up for that race what were your expectations? Then you got to represent the US in the World Mountain Running Championships, how was that feeling of representing your country? Are you going to continue to do mountain running competitively? What were the biggest changes you made in your training? What is a typical length and what is the elevation gain of a mountain race? Can you break down the training a little bit for us on a week what it looks like for you now? So it sounds like the biggest difference is your hard days instead of tempo work on the track is more of just trail work? Is a hard day still speed week or is to more climbing now for the hard day? Not only did you podium at the 2016 World Mountain Running Champs as a team, you also made the podium at the 2016 Eliptigo World Championships. How much time do you spend on an Eliptigo? You have run at the Olympic trials and other prestigious races in your career. What has been the highlight of your running career so far? You made the jump to high school coaching this past year. What made you want to get involved with coaching? You mentioned you didn’t know how serious they would be, every high school teams has a variety of Welcome to Episode 32 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we talk to 2016 USATF Mountain Ultra Trail Woman's open runner of the year Addie Bracy. Addie, a former Olympic Trials track athlete made the switch to mountain racing in 2016 and won the US Championship in her first race. We talk about the transition to mountain and trail running and we also talk about her getting involved as a high school coach. I hope you enjoy this show and make sure you check out what the Hudson team is doing with coaching to support their athletes. Now on to the show. Addie welcome, we like to start out getting to know our guest a little better so if you could tell me how you got your start in running? What was your high school running career like? You walked on at UNC, how was it walking on and what can you share with our listeners about that experience? You had a very respectful 16:20 in the 5k in college, that may not have been good enough to win a national championship, but many of our listeners, male and female would take it. After running at North Carolina, what was your thought process about what next? Many, including myself, consider Brad Hudson to be one of the top US Distance coaches of our time. He was a guest of ours in episode 2 of this podcast last summer. How did you get connected with Brad and Hudson Elite? So in North Carolina were you running on your own and not with a team? How hard was it running on your own vs running with a group like you do now? You recently made the jump into running up mountains for fun, what were you thinking? So that was your first mountain race? As you mentioned the selection for the US Team was held at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire this past summer and you won the US Title on the Women’s side. I grew up in NH and have skied down Loon Mountain several times. But the only way I have even thought about going up is on the lift. When you lined up for that race what were your expectations? Then you got to represent the US in the World Mountain Running Championships, how was that feeling of representing your country? Are you going to continue to do mountain running competitively? What were the biggest changes you made in your training? What is a typical length and what is the elevation gain of a mountain race? Can you break down the training a little bit for us on a week what it looks like for you now? So it sounds like the biggest difference is your hard days instead of tempo work on the track is more of just trail work? Is a hard day still speed week or is to more climbing now for the hard day? Not only did you podium at the 2016 World Mountain Running Champs as a team, you also made the podium at the 2016 Eliptigo World Championships. How much time do you spend on an Eliptigo? You have run at the Olympic trials and other prestigious races in your career. What has been the highlight of your running career so far? You made the jump to high school coaching this past year. What made you want to get involved with coaching? You mentioned you didn’t know how serious they would be, every high school teams has a variety of runners. How do you deal with the differences in motivation levels? A large section of our listeners are high school coaches. What advice do you have for coaches, something they may not be thinking of when working with high school kids? What advice do you give to your kids who want to continue competitive running after high school? When we talked to Brad last year he mentioned the athletes at Hudson Elite did some coaching, are you involved in that? Do you take runners of any ability? And a Twitter question we had come in, you can follow us on Twitter @FinalSurge There are a lot of busy coaches out there. How do you juggle coaching, training, work and a personal life? What is next for you, any races on the schedule? Rapid Fire... 5 questions in under 1 minute Favorite running book? - Hudson’s Little Black Book Current trainers you are wearing? - Salomon S-lab Sonic Favorite race? - 10k Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Bacon Your favorite workout - 400 repeats Resources Addie on Twitter Addie on Instagram Addie's blog Hudson Training Little Black Book of workouts
My guest this week is Max King. He won the 2011 World Mountain Running Championships and the 2014 IAU 100 km World Championship. He’s won numerous national titles at distances ranging from half marathons to ultra marathons and he was named U.S. national mountain runner of the year in 2011. He is a back-to-back winner of the Warrior Dash world championship, winning in 2014 and 2015. Also, in 2014 he tackled his first 100 mile race, the legendary and extremely competitive Western States 100 mile Endurance Run where he finished 4th.
Live from Lanzarote - Adam Grice was the British Universities 10,000m champion and came top five in the World Mountain Running Championships however eventually lost the battle against a lack of funding and gave up competitive running at the age of 24 to pursue a career in medicine. We answer a few listeners questions, have a bit of a rant and rave, catch up with Tony and his trials and chat about how to approach build up races.
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