Trail Runner Nation
Episodes
Meghan Arbogast's Secret to Running Forever
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan Arbogast has been running for over 30 years and continues to be competitive with other runners that are 1/2 her age. She seems to be getting...
205.5 Reasons to Run the Tahoe 200 - Race Report Part 2
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of the Tahoe 200 Endurance Run just finished up a week ago. There were over 100 people that started this race of 205.5 miles, inclu...
205.5 Reasons to Run the Tahoe 200 - Race Report Part 1
17 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Tahoe 200 Endurance Run just finished up a week ago. There were over 100 people that started this race of 205.5 miles, including our own Don F...
Running For Happiness and Health with Jason Fitzgerald
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
USA Track & Field certified coach, elite athlete, and author of "Running For Happiness and Health: A Beginners Guide to Faster Pain-Free Running", ...
"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out"
03 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
That is one of John Wooden's quotes. He would have been a great ultra running coach. John's great niece, Kelley Puckett, joins The Nation to discus...
Why Would You Consider an Ultra Event?
27 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lee McKinley, a well-accomplished ultra runner and tri-athlete, lends his wisdom to the podcasts as we discuss why we choose to go to the next level. ...
Spitting in the Soup - A doping discussion with Mark Johnson
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Johnson has been around the endurance community as a participant and as a reporter and photographer. He shares with The Nation his new book, "...
Pacing: How to Be the Best Pacer with Victor Ballesteros
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Victor Ballesteros is an accomplished trail runner that has evolved into starting his own business, Victory Sport Design. Victor has developed some...
Ultra Mindset for Life - Travis Macy
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Endurance athlete and coach, Travis Macy, rejoins The Nation to expound on his book, Ultra Mindset. We take the lessons learned from ultra running...
2016 Hardrock 100 Race Review with AJW and Scott Mills
23 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Jones-Wilkins and Scott Mills join The Nation to talk about their 2016 finishes at Hardrock 100. This was AJW's second finish and Scott Mills...
"The World's Toughest Foot Race" with Jimmy Dean Freeman
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman, founder and coach of the SoCal Coyotes running group, joins The Nation to do a preview of the 2016 running of the Badwater ...
Stephanie Howe Violett Shares Her Simple Rules
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stephanie Howe Violett recently finished her PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology at Oregon State. She has taken her passion of running and tr...
Jim Walmsley 2016 WS100 Race Report
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Walmsley was attempting his first 100 mile race at Western States in 2016. Shortly after the start, he captured and maintained the lead for the ...
Western States 100 Race Report with AJW & Bethany Patterson
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
2016 Western States is in the books. Like every year the race treats us to a number of stories. The trail is the stage for tales of racing for th...
2016 Western State 100 Preview with AJW
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This year's Western States 100 is a few short days away. Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation to talk about the field of runners that have been trai...
Simple Rules of Tim Tollefson
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Tollefson is joins The Nation to talk about his rise from a local cross country athlete to 2014 USA 50K Trail National Champion, finishing 2nd at ...
Sally McRae Get's Lost!
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sally McRae sets out on the WS100 trail for a simple 15 mile out and 15 mile back and ends off course. Crawling through brush, standing an a ledge w...
10 Ways You Can Become Mentally Tough with Dr. Duncan Simpson
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Wish you were tougher mentally? Tough enough to achieve some goals that may throw mental or physical road blocks in your way? Dr. Duncan Simpson ...
Keira Henninger Recovering from Adrenal Fatigue
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Keira Henninger is a Mom, elite ultra-runner, race director, nutritionist, coach and amateur chef. Whew! She joins The Nation to talk about her st...
Simple Rules
21 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in the series of podcasts talking about SIMPLE RULES. Let's face it, trail and ultrarunning can be very complex, especially when t...
"Where the Road Ends" with Bryon Powell
14 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
iRunFar.com has been entertaining and educating trail and ultrarunners for 11 years. Founder, Bryon Powell, joins The Nation to discuss his latest b...
Friends Don't Let Friends Over-train?
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation's East-Coast producer and favorite headmaster, Andy Jones-Wilkins, joins a lively discussion on over training. How to recognize it (in ...
Matt Fitzgerald; Is 50M 2x's tougher than 26.2
01 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author, nutritionist, endurance athlete and coach,MattFitzgerald, joins The Nation again. Mattrecently competed in the grand daddy of them all, Bost...
Warren and Erica Pole Do the 33 Shake
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Warren and Erica Pole, co-founders of 33Shake (no, not a European dance move), join The Nation on their North American adventure tour to educate us on...
2000 Mile Western States Silver Buckle - Dan Williams
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every runner has a mentor. Dan Williams is a mentor for more people than he realizes. Imagine your training partner is Ann Trason, as you work thr...
Is It More Than Running?
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We start with the premise, "There must be more to this, it can't be just exercise." We hear takes from guests Ann, Zach, Mike and Karis. We love to...
Can it all be in your head? with Matt Laye
30 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Has your crew or pacer ever stretched the truth to get you to perform better? Have you ever wondered if you could push yourself just a little bit mo...
Whitney Powell Plays Drop Bag
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Trail Runner, Model, film maker, adventure seeker, Whitney Powell joins The Nation for a rookie stab at our favorite podcast: Drop Bag. As you will se...
Carb up with Sage Canaday
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We have done many podcasts regarding a low carb, fat-burning diet. Sage Canaday joins The Nation to offer a counterpoint. Sage Canaday is a world-...
This Is Your Day - The Story of Inspiration, Endurance, Devotion
05 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few years, there have been a surprising increase in the number of films about trail running. These films help capture the culture of o...
Sock Doc Goes Sockless with TRN
01 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Sock Doc, Dr. Steven Gangemi, joins The Nation after expunging his socks and going barefoot. We catch up with the Sockless Doc and talk about: ...
TRN Audio Magazine - Volume 2
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Magic Moments What's in a Trail Name? Are We Loopy? They're Always Stealing 'me Lucky Charms The Dictator's Closet How to Deal with a Running R...
The British are Coming with Warren Pole
13 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite British corespondent, Warren Pole, joins The Nation to talk about nutrition and the small cottage industry he and some mates started. ...
Healthy Eating with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins The Nation to help us understand the evolution of the American dietary guidelines. We discuss: What is Insulin Resistan...
Stephen Jones May you Run Más
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Trail Running Tribe is a unique community. We are tied together by our shared experiences and the relationships formed from adversity and achiev...
Zach Bitter 100 Miles in 11:40
30 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Bitter's 402.5 laps around the track at the Desert Solstice Track Invitational held in Phoenix AZ in 11 hours, 40 minutes and 55 seconds i...
Candice Burt HURT100
23 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Candice Burt proves that experience and execution are two key ingredients if you want to stand on the podium at the finish line. HURT100 is le...
Brad Kearns Goes Primal!
16 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Kearns was one of the top professional triathletes for nine years. During that time, he won 30 titles worldwide including an amazing streak of...
A Look Back at 2015 & Look into 2016
07 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
January is time to review what was accomplished in the previous year and look optimistically into the coming year. The Nation is joined by Andy ...
100,000 Pyramid - Trail Runner Nation Style
24 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation goes rogue and kicks it game show style. We adapt the 1970's game show, "100,000 Pyramid" to create a trail running version. Join Andy ...
Is Supplementary Salt Needed in a Race? with Coach Andy DuBois
17 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Your watch timer goes off. It is time for another Salt Cap. You come into an aid station and you are covered with a salty brine on your forehead. ...
Fear of Failure - with Dr. Jim Taylor
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally recognized sports psychology and coach, Dr. Jim Taylor, joins The Nation to discuss his recent four-part blog series of the Fear of F...
From Injury to Simpatico with Amy Albu
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Albu is an ultra verteran. Despite her youthful age, Amy has been running for 21 years and has 16 Mountain Masochist finishes to her name, inclu...
9 Reasons You DON'T Want To Be Chosen In the WS100 Lottery
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
December means a lot of things, for Ultra Runners it is the Lottery Season. WS, Leadville, Hardrock and others. With 3.515 people in the drawing an...
Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT) with Sondre Amdahl
28 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation has no geographic boundaries, although it is easy to stay in our own "world". Today Ultra Runner and Coach, Sondre Amdahl, joins The Nati...
How to WIN Two 200-Mile Races With Gia Madole
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gia Madole began running ultras two years ago. In 2014, she WON the Tahoe 200 mile endurance run and followed up by winning the Bigfoot 200-mile en...
100 Miles - A Calculated Risk
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On November 7, 2015, Don Freeman toed the line of the 15th annual Rio Del Lago 100 Endurance Run on a whim, with a strong base and years of experienc...
Ian Sharman's Golden Ticket
07 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrarunning champion and coach, Ian Sharman, joins The Nation to announce his Golden Ticket Race Series of Western States 100 qualifying races. We ...
Dogs and Dirtbags - with Howie Stern
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer, musician, ultra runner, dirtbag, 7-time Hardrock 100 finisher, Howie Stern joins The Nation to talk about caring for your trail runni...
TRN Audio Magazine featuring covergirl Candice Burt
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra Race Director and Covergirl, Candice Burt, joins The Nation for our first edition of our Audio Magazine. Tune in to hear more about: How to...
How Bad Do You Want It?
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Author, Nutritionist, endurance athlete and coach, Matt Fitzgerald, joins the Nation to talk about what motivates us and how to train our brain to pus...
Coach Martin Dugard Teaches Running and Life Lessons
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Dugard is a runner, he coaches the JSerra High School Running Lions Cross Country teams, and is a New York Best-Selling author of over 14 books...
UROC The Ultra Race of Champions
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultra Race of Champions, UROC, is being held in Auburn, CA tomorrow. This nomatic race is very unique. We visit with race directors, Francesc...
Phil Maffetone: How can Rhythm Improve Your Efficiency?
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Maffetone rejoins The Nation after the release of his new book, The Endurance Handbook: How to Achieve Athletic Potential, Stay Healthy, an...
Warren Pole - Ye Ol' Grab Bag
12 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Pole sits down with TRN and reaches deep into the grab bag. What do cat walks, crusty leather suits and ropes with knots doing on a podcas...
Altera: To Mend or Fix Something That Is Broken
05 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Altra Running, Golden Harper, joins us to talk about how running injuries motivated him to innovate a different shoe and then begin a new...
Dr. Jim Taylor - Endurance Sport Psychologist
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jim Taylor is internationally recognized for his work in the psycology of endurance sports. He has worked with several pro cycling teams, has been...
"Iron Mike" Wardian
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Wardian loves to run. He loves to race. He loves to compete. He loves to test himself at different differences and types of races. Mike ...
Ginger Runner Live
15 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
TRN has been fans of Ethan Newberry, the Ginger Runner, ever since he began his entertaining gear reviews. We finally sit down with Ethan to discu...
Why don't we quit when it hurts?
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Why do ultrarunners keep going? The pain says stop but the mind says GO! Join Ann Trason, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Lee "Mac" McKinley as we disc...
The Band is Getting Back Together!
01 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The prodigal daughter returns! Faith is back in studio to discuss where she has been and the welcoming return to trail running. At some point, we ...
AJW Goes Point to Point at Western States and Hardrock
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
When Andy Jones-Wilkins isn't pouring cold brew in his Taproom, you can find him at the highest profile races. Recently returning from 2015 WS10...
Faster after 50 with Joe Friel
06 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you are less than 50 years old, you will find this podcast very educational. Joe Friel is an endurance sports coach that has worked with at...
Ultra running - a Retrospective Look with Sally Edwards
05 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Edwards is best-selling author, entrepreneur, professional triathlete, professional speaker, and iPhone app developer. She was a pioneer in ...
What's in a Taper? with Aliza Lapeirre & Paul Terranova
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Top athletes, Aliza Lapierre and Paul Terranova, join The Nation to discuss taper. They are both in the middle of their taper for Western States ...
2015 Western States Preview with AJW and Craig Thornley, RD
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Jones-Wilkins joins Race Director of the Western States 100, Craig Thornley to discuss the 2015 course, the race, and who to watch. As alw...
Leg Sucking Mud! with Candice Burt
11 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Candice Burt joins us to Teach us how to be a hipster ultrarunner How to organize a 200-mile endurance run How she is prepping for next week's ...
JDF Loses His Mojo.....or Does He?
05 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Dean Freeman capped his 2014 running season by running SIX 100-mile endurance runs. This weekend will be his first 100 miler since then. He...
Catching up with Ann Trason at Mile 62
29 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We have often said, "The podcast is a trail run without the running." Join Ann Trason, Sally McRae and Billy Yang as we cover a lot of grou...
Sally McRae's Jet Blue Napkin
23 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sally McRae and Billy Yang were in Northern California for the Western States 100 training weekend as they are preparing for their race in 36 days....
Grab Bag: Embark on an Adventure and Learn About Yourself
15 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Trail conversation with Don and Scott
The Ultra Mindset with Travis Macy
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Macy, professional ultra-endurance athlete, coach, teacher, husband and father of two joins us to talk about his new book, "The Ultra Mindset: ...
Ryan Sandes: Racing, Training and a little Philosophy from South Africa
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Sandes joins us to talk about his recent FKT at Cape Town Table Mountain. We talk about training, racing, mental toughness and how running can ...
Le Conga Line: the DOs and DON'Ts of Ultra Running
17 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Pole joins The Nation to discuss the finer DOs and DON'Ts of Ultra Running. We build on an article from Competitor Magazine, "Dos and Dont's...
When should you consider insoles?
04 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
John Hinds is the founder and owner of Cadence® Insoles. He has been involved in athletics since he was a kid and in search of the perfect insole ev...
18 Dumb Things Ultrarunners Say and Do with Ultra 168
27 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
One part of the Ultra 168 team, Marcus Warner, joins The Nation to discus an article they wrote. Dan and Marcus reside in the drop bear capita...
Pacific Crest Trail - Counter Point
21 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Nation has received some opposing views from our latest podcast, "You Can Help Save the Pacific Crest Trail". Mike Miller, an environmental biol...
You Can Help Save the Pacific Crest Trail
18 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Candice Burt joins us to share the news and point us to the petition The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is lobbying and advising the USD...
The Importance of Patience with Sycamore, Emily and Ian
13 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coaches Emily Harrison and Ian Torrence teach us why patience is important in Ultrarunning. Guest host is Sycamore: If you are looking...
Trail Running's Film Festival - Rob Rhodes
07 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Rhodes joins The Nation to tell us about he biggest film festival for runners that is taking place all over the world! The Trails In Motion i...
Visualization and Leaping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Pam Reed
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Pam Reed's 54th Birthday. She celebrated by going on a 20-mile run and joining The Nation. She has completed over 110 ultramarathons wi...
Running for Your Life with Dr. Ryan Green Part 1
19 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Green, Phd, ATC teaches us the steps you can take for a lifetime of running enjoyment. Stuff we mentioned: Candice Burt's 200/100 daily worko...
UltraRunning Magazine May 1981 is our Guest
14 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman joins The Nation to walk down memory lane. 34 years ago Ultrarunning Magazine published its first issue. What has chan...
Avoid the Race Freak Out - Greg McMillan
07 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Greg McMillan, Mcmillan Running, joins the Nation to discuss how to peak, prepare and work through the inevitable freak out that we feel as we ...
Brain Training with Matt Fitzgerald
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Athlete, coach, nutritionist and writer, Matt Fitzgerald, joins The Nation again to discuss how the brain works in training, racing and athletic perf...
Never Wipe Your A$$ With A Squirrel - Jason Robillard
23 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Robillard is a writer, ultrarunner, recreational pro MMA fighter, occasional teacher, and running coach. He has written a few books on ultr...
Things to Consider when Dating an UltraRunner with Candice Burt & Faith (wha?!?!)
15 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Candice Burt joins us from Hawaii, where she is preparing for her third running of the HURT 100. Faith Lehman (Goss) comes out of retirement to...
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella: The Magic of Human Fascia
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins us again to discuss: Running a 50 mile run on minimal training Racing for fun without stress The Magic of Human Facia ...
Reflections of 2014 with AJW and Ian
01 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On your New Year's run, tune into Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ian Torrence as they reflect on the highlights and changes in trail running in 2014. To...
Lost and Found Drop Bag - 1st annual call in show!
24 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Dean Freeman and Sally McRae join The Nation to answer random questions from call in Nation Members. Enjoy this fun and entertaining podcast on...
Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultra Running
18 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Koerner is a champion ultrarunner, shoe store owner, coach, race director, and movie star Hal joins The Nation to talk about his newly publish...
Crush Every Race from 5K to Ultra with Brian MacKenzie
04 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Brian MacKenzie, founder of crossfit endurance, ultrarunner and co-author of "Unbreakable Runner, Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a ...
Breaking the 1:59 marathon with Dr. Phil Maffetone
25 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Maffetone joins TRN to talk about his new book, "1:59:The Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Is Within Reach—Here’s How It Will Go Down, and What...
Sock Doc digging deep into the Grab Bag
13 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steve Gangemi (aka the sock doc) joins TRN for grab bag Drop Bag Topics include: Weirdest thing you have seen on the trail Importance of rest...
Rob Krar's Beard
06 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrarunner of the year, Rob Krar, drops in to discuss How he got started How to juggle training and racing with a demanding job and family His train...
Sunny Blende: How has Endurance Nutrition Changed?
30 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Sports nutrition for endurance athletes has changed in the last 20 years. What you need to Know. What new theories have been discovered? Has nutrient...
Turning Traditional 100-mile Training on its Head
23 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran ultrarunner, Monica Moore, joins The Nation with her coach, Seth Kotelnicki to explain how she trained for the recent Pine to Palm 100 in an...
Ian Torrence opens the Grab Bag!
14 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Torrence has been a busy guy this summer participating in 9 races thus far - and winning 3 of them! He joins us to talk about his recent race, ...
Geoff Roes: Working My Way Back
07 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Roes is one of the best ultra trail runners to participate in this sport. He has won many races and set course record on many of the most dif...
How to Run Faster, Farther and Injury-Free for Life with Dr. Nicholas Romanov
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicholas Romanov is a two-time Olympic coach and creator of the Pose Method of running, which uses gravity as the primary force for forward move...