Trail Runner Nation
Episodes
Sock Doc – Is running bad for your health?
12 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great virtual run with Dr. Steven Gangemi, AKA cult leader, where we talked about many different things including the recent articles stating...
Finding Traction with Nikki Kimball
07 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We join Elite ultra runner Nikki Kimball and film director and producer Jaime Jacobsen as we talk about their new movie "Finding Traction": Nikki's qu...
Bart Yasso – Runner's World Magazine
03 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Bart Yasso joins us to discuss his love for running. If you could describe a dream job you may find that Bart has been living that dream for 30 years....
Dominic Grossman and Katie DeSplinter Talk about Running
26 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic Grossman and Katie DeSplinter join TRN to talk about their experience at Liza Howard's recent trail running camp with Team RWB, Katie's recent...
Warren Pole: Ultra Running and Work
21 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite Brit, UTMB finisher, good friend of the Mayor of Chamonix, and journalist extraordinaire: Warren Pole joins us to discuss how ultra runni...
Picking running partners: a discussion with Carilyn Johnson
16 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Running partners can inspire motivate and help you reach your potential. Choose the wrong running partner and they may just drive you crazy. Ultra run...
Dr. Cucuzzella's 3 tips for more efficient running
09 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Trail Runner Nation's Doctor, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, is in the house and talks about 3 simple tips to think about as you are training in the coming ...
Are you tough enough – with Ashley Walsh
02 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Walsh, a multi-100 mile finisher, free-lance writer, and tough chick, talks about how to become tougher, can you lose your toughness, how to tr...
PEK / Tailwind Challenge – Week 2
02 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
[tabs] [tab title="Description" ] Lace up your shoes and jump into the 2nd week challenge of the PEK / Tailwind contest. Listen to this short podcast...
A record-breaking year for Mike Morton
30 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Morton continues to have an amazing come back. In the last race season, not only did he win every race he entered, but he set new records as wel...
You know you're an ultra runner if….
24 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to know if you're an ultra runner? Check out this link on run100s.com and join us as we discuss the list of reasons you may be an ultra ru...
It's all in your head – Anna Hughes
19 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
[tabs] [tab title="Description" ] Anna Hughes, ultra runner from Germany, mother of two and full-time employee talks to us about how important mental ...
Fall Training & Training Camp with Liza Howard
17 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra Runner and running coach, Liza Howard joins us to talk about fall training and a great training camp she is hosting in Texas on November 9-12, 2...
Where the wild things are – Adam Bradley goes 4700 miles!
13 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Our second interview with Adam Bradley, aka Krudmeister, a record-holding long-distance treker! The last time we talked to him he had just set a worl...
Triple Dose of Jimmy Dean Freeman
05 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
[tabs] [tab title="Description" ] Jimmy Dean Freeman Runs the Lake Tahoe Marathon Super Triple He shows up to run 3 marathons in 3 days. How did 3 ...
Jamie Walker Part 2- POST Race: Palm to Pines 100 mile Endurance Run
03 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
[tabs] [tab title="Description" ] STOP: Listen to Part 1 first Meet Jamie Walker, co-founder and president of Fit Approach.. She discusses her experi...
Jamie Walker Part 1-PRE Race: Palm to Pines 100 mile Endurance Run
03 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
[tabs] [tab title="Description" ] Meet Jamie Walker, co-founder and president of Fit Approach.. She is preparing for her first 100 mile endurance run...
Aliza Lapierre: you never know who is in your back seat
27 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up to Aliza Lapierre after an amazing 2012 race season. She talks about time off, base building, cross training, listening to your body, race...
Metabolic Efficiency Training with Sunny Blende and Tim Flemming
22 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Is your body a Ferrari or an AMC Pacer? Do you want to teach your body to burn more fat for energy? Sunny Blende and Tim Fleming Endurance Performance...
Sock Doc: He said, she said, NSAID – and other important stuff
19 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a 90 minute run with Dr. Gangemi. He talks about NSAIDs and all things important for the health of an endurance athlete. Most importantly...
Warren Pole in Living Color!
14 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Our good friend, Warren Pole, joins us again to recount the 2012 North Face Ultra Tour Du Mont Blanc. He describes his successful finish of this world...
Best Long Run Advice
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join TRN as they break down members responses to the websites Question of the Week, "Whats the best long run advice you have been given" Faith has a ...
Dr. Cucuzzella is BACK!
29 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After a long summer of conflicting schedules, we finally connect again with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella. We talk about: How many miles should your shoes last,...
You learn a lot running 100 miles …..
16 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the Freeman quartet about lessons they learned from their recent running of the Angeles Crest 100.
Run with a Tailwind!
03 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years ago Jeff Vierling finished his first Leadville 100 mountain bike race despite having terrible GI issues. That marked the day that he began h...
It's better with Balance: Jason Billows
30 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Billows is the founder of Thrive Coaching. This coach may tell you to sleep in, skip a workout or go get a massage. He may tell you to step up...
Warren Pole – are ultrarunners selfish?
26 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Pole knows where the starting line is located. He also knows where the comic line is located, and he proudly steps right over that line with b...
Taper? Why What and How with Katie Desplinter & Dominic Grossman
16 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Katie DeSplinter and Dominic Grossman as we talk about Tapering. You have trained hard, hit your race weight, taken care of all the logistics bu...
Preparing and Running your first 100 Mile Race with Bill Carr
10 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Carr joins us a few weeks after running his first 100 mile run. We talk to Bill about how his training changed to prepare for 100 miles, his exp...
Sock Doc Part 3: Strength Training, Rest and Recovery
03 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
[tabs] [tab title="Description" ] Dr. Steve Gangemi, aka the Sock Doc, joins the NATION again to continue our discussion on his training principles. ...
Raw and Uncut 2: Ramblings with Jimmy Dean Freeman
28 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Dean Freeman, our southern California correspondent, chats with Faith, Don and Scott about the 2012 Western States 100. Earthquakes, rain, snow,...
Take a vacation – with Adventure Running Company
23 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you could take a running vacation? Five days of supported running bliss and evenings filled with sharing ideas and stories of tr...
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella 4: Train don't Strain
18 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins us again to talk to us about the "H" words: Heat and Heart. Our community has been buzzing with the tragic deaths of Micah T...
To bonk or not to bonk… Warren Pole
14 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Nation member Warren Pole talks about why British ultras aren't very cool compared to the way he imagines American ultras to be, the best ultra-runnin...
Fueling for your first Ultra – Sunny Blende
05 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
You may be able to finish a marathon with a few GUs, a piece of watermelon and some water, but that probably won't work for a 50K or beyond. WHY? Sunn...
Eat and Run with Scott Jurek
30 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Jurek is a trail runner, outdoor enthusiast, physical therapist, competitive athlete, chef, vegan and now author. Scott talks to us about his ne...
Run it Forward: 2500 mile run from Chicago to Santa Monica to benefit kids fitness education
26 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Jimmy Dean Freeman who is part of a relay team consisting of 7 ultrarunners running nearly 2,500 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica C...
Age Has Nothing To Do With It
26 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Lieberman is living proof that It Has Nothing To Do With Age. At 60 he decided to ride Tevis Cup, a 100 mile horse race through the rugged Sierr...
Runners: Raw and Uncut #1
25 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you leave 3 runners in a room with a few mics. Scott sings his version O' Canada, Don finds his memory is failing faster than his le...
Dr. Peter Larson – So You're A Heel Striker – It May Be OK!
18 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
At TRN we have produced a number of megabytes talking about the benefits of forefoot striking. We have invited author of the book Tread Lightly: Form,...
The Art of Pacing – Carilyn Johnson
14 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
TRN joins elite ultrarunner and running coach Carilyn Johnson as we discuss the Art of Pacing. Who knew there was so much to this pacing stuff? Pacers...
The Sock Doc – Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training
01 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steven Gangemi, aka the Sock Doc, joins the TRN podcast crew to discuss the training benefits of heavy breathing. Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training is...
Dominic Grossman: The Art of Mountain Running
25 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic plays the mountain profile like a concert pianist plays the arpeggio. A well-executed run is like making music. Join us as we discuss with Dom...
Trail Etiquette – On your left…I mean right!
20 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The trail doesn't come with directions. Jimmy Dean and Kate Freeman join the regular podcast crew to discuss the do's and don'ts of trail conduct. Tun...
Mike Morton – There and Back Again
16 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Morton, age 40, seems to be one of the top ultra runners lately. But some of you may be thinking his name sounds familiar. You're right. Mike Mor...
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella 3: A Smorgasbord of Running Topics
13 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cucuzzella prescribes "Speed-play" and warns against "Speed-work." "If it's not fun, I'm not doing it." He has run 19 Boston Marathons, including ...
Faith's 50 miler – You always remember your first!
11 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join Don and Scott as they chat with Faith, fresh out of her first 50 miler. There were hamburgers, chafage, post-race blackouts and more! Listen to g...
Faith's Prep Talk – Her First 50 Mile
04 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Join co-hosts Scott, Jimmy Dean and Don as they provide Faith with some quality race-day strategy for her first 50 mile race, along with great contrib...
Adam Bradley (aka Krudmeister) – Mexico to Canada in 65 days
27 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What was your longest back-to-back training run? How about a 40+ mile back-to-back-to-back. Repeated for 65 days. With no support! We talk to a record...
The 9 and 1/2 Trail Running Commandments
19 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Scott, Faith and Don take on blogger Will Cooper's Nine and a Half Ways To Keep Running Real. He lists his top suggestions that every trail runner sho...
Dave Mackey – A chat with Ultrarunner of the Year
13 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra Runner of the Year Dave Mackey discusses his training, Hoka shoes and his race day fueling. All we need now are his legs, heart, lungs and will-...
Run Faster & Farther with Less Effort
09 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Running Economy? What??? That's right, go faster and farther with less work! Dr Cucuzzella has your prescription. Get ready to hit the pause/rewind bu...
(Shoes – Orthotics)/Stretching = Podcast
03 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gangemi, AKA The Sock Doc, joins us as we discuss shoes, orthotics, ice, stretching and more. The Sock Doc is an accomplished athlete and an exper...
Unleash the Power of the Kokopelli
26 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Kokopelli has held a prominent role in folklore, culture and traditions. Many authorities believe this celebration is justified as it is probable ...
Ultrafuel for Ultrarunners – Sunny Blende, MS
21 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Super carbs and super starches can be super confusing, but not for Sports Nutritionist Sunny Blende. She gives us the skinny on a new performance enha...
Sh*t the founder of Invisible Shoes said
16 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Sashen, the founder of Invisible Shoes and author of the popular 'Sh*t Barefoot Runners Say' video, joins us for an insightful discussion on to...
Patagonia Gear – So Tough They Had to Name a Mountain After It
13 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
When we say "Patagonia", you think of "The Mountain" or "The Gear". If Mark Hofmann and George Plomarity from Patagonia Outdoor Clothing and Gear have...
Top Ten Things Every Trail Runner Must Know – Part 3
09 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
SoCal Coyotes Running Team's lead dog and every runner's coach Jimmy Dean Freeman joins us to discuss...well we may have to listen again to know exact...
Compression Gear: You may look better…but can you perform better?
03 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny West is loose with information as we discuss athletic compression apparel. What are the advantages to this gear? Come to think of it, all of th...
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Drops the Knowledge Bomb on the Nation
01 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
You may never lace up a pair of shoes the same after you listen to this podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast may be hazardous to the health of your tradi...
Get off the Couch and Get a Coach!
25 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered what a coach could do for your Trail Game? Join champion ultra runner and ultraMOM Liza Howard as we discuss the advantages o...
Meet the Gear Ninja!
24 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
TRN has a WEB Ninja and now a GEAR Ninja? What's next... Well what's now is an introduction to "The Trail Runners GEAR Tester". James turns gear upsid...
Chris McDougall
20 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We have the chance to ask National Best Selling author and trail runner Christopher McDougall, "Why are we Born To Run?" Christopher doesn't stop with...
Shannon Farar-Griefer
16 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon is an ultra-runner, ultra-mother and ultra-CEO for a trail favorite - Moeben Sportswear. She seems to take each challenge to the extreme. Join...
Inside the head of an ultrarunner
11 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
With over 150 ultra marathons under their fuel belts, we join John Nichols and Lee McKinley to discuss race strategy. Compare your race strategy with ...
Training secrets from two champions
09 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Plug in and hang on as we chat with two frontrunners and pry some secrets about their race selection and training. Montrail athlete Erik Skaden and Fl...
Is running that far good for me?
05 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if running like Forest Gump was good for you? Dr. Marty Hoffman is asking that very question. Our trail doctor, Marty Hoffman h...
TRN Community Updates, with Tim Smith
03 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Trail Runner Nation's own web ninja & ultra-runner Tim Smith joins us to talk about the very cool features of our website, http://www.trailrunnernatio...
We chat with S! Caps creator Karl King
31 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Performance enhancing drugs in UltraRunning? Well not exactly...but Karl King has come close with S!Caps. Karl's contribution to the trail is legendar...
Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 2
21 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Trail running is full of challenges and solutions. So TrailRunnerNation.com has helped us prepare part dos in the podcast series: The top ten things e...
Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter – Calisthenics for the Brain
16 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Trail Runner Nation, the Good Doctor is in! Open up and say "Ahhhhhhhh" as sports psychologist and champion athlete Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter evaluates ou...
Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 1
15 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We asked TrailRunnerNation to share with us the hidden secrets of the trail. The do's and some of the don'ts and the whats and hows are clarified on t...
UltraTalk with James Barstad
10 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-runner James Barstad joins Trail Runner Nation for some UltraTalk. Everyone on this single track trail can hear James loud and clear as we discu...
J.B. Benna on filming Unbreakable
07 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ever thought you might be able to run with the worlds fastest ultra-runners in a 100 mile foot race? Well try running it with a camera strapped to you...
Unbreakable review with Sunny Blende
04 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
JB Benna and crew strap on cameras and put us up front with the lead runners as they fight for position in the epic event 2010 Western States 100 Mile...
To Ultra or NOT to Ultra, that is the question…with Jimmy Dean Freeman
01 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy is a distance running coach, motivational speaker and ultra trail runner. He sat down with us to discuss the reality of how you'll feel during a...
Lee McKinley – Cross Training
29 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrarunning veteran Lee McKinley shares his knowledge regarding the benefits of cross-training and how it helps his distance running both mentally an...
Podcast numero uno. Get to know The Nation!
28 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Check out our first podcast which explains just what is the Trail Runner Nation, how to get involved and what to expect from future episodes and aroun...