Trail Mix Running Podcast

Episode 34 is here and we are pumped to bring you a great chat with experienced hiker, and Great Colorado Route creator and first sender, Donovan "Iceman" Rice. We chat with Donovan about his pre-GCR trail experience, why he thought Colorado needed another route for people to take one, and how his maiden voyage on his new route shook out when he hit the trail. If you want to support the...

Art hails from the Rio Grande Valley, or RGV, in South Texas and is an absolute force on the trails. After getting into trail and ultra running later in life, Art dove right in with his "burn the ships" mentality and the results speak for themselves. With wins, course records, and now is first 200 mile effort under his belt, Art shares what keeps him moving and how he likes to train for...

If the Durango Running Club ever starts a podcast they are going to hate the work that we do here. For this episode of TMRP we are back with another La Plata County legend, Robyn Lesh. Robyn is a pro runner for Altra who has carved her niche as a middle distance ultra runner with wins and course records at some of the most prestigious races around the world - which is exactly how she likes it. In...

In this episode of TMRP comedian, NJ Devil 100 Miler starter, Pine Creek Challenge 100 Miler starter, Leadville 100 starter, FRONT RANGE ULTRA DAYZE 100 MILER FINISHER, Dan LaMorte joins Nick and Steven to talk about comedy, life in his new home in Leadville, and if the path to finishing his first 100 has given him the perspective that he was looking for. I will take this moment to apologize - thi...

How do you define someone who just does cool stuff? Today we're joined by none other than interesting human, Jason Hardrath. After life as a college runner, Jason started busting out trail races and even made the Ironman 70.3 World Championships until life threw him a curveball. Not being one to just sit around, Jason used that as an opportunity to get wild with it, and now he has bagged over...

"The man who enjoys thru-hiking will go further than the man who enjoys the destination." - Scott Benerofe, probably Today we're joined by none other than Scott Benerofe for the fourth installment in our Local Legend series. Scott is of the trail and as we learn, he is drawn towards arduous efforts in wild places with harsh conditions. Scott's roots in the Northeast have pulled h...

What a pro. For this episode, (the final installment of our Four Pillars of Ultrarunning series) of TMRP, Nick and Steven share some time with lifelong ultrarunning coach, Jason Koop. Koop has seen it all and has the chops to prove it. The trio dives into both sides of the coach/athlete relationship, and this episode leaves listeners with actionable insights to walk...or run away with by the time...

Hello again! This week we're pumped to bring you a great conversation with Shane Asbury, owner and race director at Wanderlust Running. Wanderlust Running puts on 14 races every year across New Mexico and the surrounding areas. Shane is passionate about putting on immersive experiences and it definitely shows. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did chatting it up. We would love a five st...

What’s the saying? Most overnight successes are years in the making? For ultrarunner Becca Bramley, that definitely rings true. After a second-place finish at the 2025 Run Rabbit Run 100-miler and breaking the women’s course record at the 2026 High Lonesome 100—her first two 100-mile finishes—she seemingly burst onto the scene. But in this episode, Nick and Steven talk with Becca about what her ro...

Sometimes we talk to a person who has taken on a physical task that draws attention. Today we're joined by someone a little different, Bryant Baker. A runner and adventurer in his own right, Bryant is forging his path as the Director of Advocacy and Education for Runners For Public Lands, an amazing nonprofit that aims to empower trail and ultra runners as stewards of the land that they utiliz...

What a gem of a human. In this episode of TMRP, Nick and Steven share some time with trail aficionado, Jeff Garmire. If there's something that you can do on a trail, Jeff has probably done it and done it well. From FKT's and through hikes, to single and multi-day ultramarathon events, Jeff has experience with all of it. The trio talks about Jeff's past, how his personality reflects his...

Let's be honest, with no disrespect to any Local Legends that have joined us so far, Nick is pushing the boundaries of what a guest for this type of episode represents. As we get to in the first minute of the episode, Nick was technically nominated as a LL from a previous guest, but his resume, and prowess on the trails make hima threat to win any race he signs up for. Nick is fresh off of a w...

We're back with episode 22 of the Trail Mix Running Podcast. In this episode the guys cover everything going on in the world of running from backyard ultras, High Lonesome and Vermont 100s, and other, equally as important nonsense that happened in the past week. Also, congratulations to Nick whose family grew by four legs when they adopted WIlson. For this week's interview, Nick and Steven...

Are we ever ready to turn the page? After two episodes about Hardrock 100 this recap will be our last piece on it for 2026. Sad. Luckily we're joined by none other than Brooke Parsons who (along with Nick and about 10 others) crewed Tara Dower at Hardrock. We talk about the race and then get the inside scoop from Brooke and Nick about what it's like being on the other side of the rope with...

Holy Moly EPISODE 20!! We celebrate this momentous occasion with none other than Careth Arnold. We shared some time while she was at her final training camp before the Hardrock 100. For those that don't know, Careth Arnold, is an elite trail runner who has made her name at some of the toughest, fastest, and most prestigious ultramarathons around the world. We cover life as a professional mothe...

What is up everyone? We are back with episode 19 of Trail Mix Running Podcast with our THIRD Local Legend, Arleigh Atkinson. Arleigh is an accomplished ultramarathoner who has been putting it down on trails across the US for over a decade. We cover some of Arleigh's memorable moments on the trails and what keeps her going; from her local 'gaggle' of running friends, to the strength she...

Okay, first things first - we went long with the intro. While we do think you'll love it - if you want to get to the Howie interview it starts at 42:05. In episode 18 of Trail Mix Running Podcast Nick and Steven cover Steven's dog bite situation, Nick's recent travels, and all the news about Broken Arrow Skyrace, Tahoe 200, and Western States. Then, for the interview the guys talk to e...

In this weeks episode we share some time with Rachel Bambrick, founder and Executive Director of Women In Ultrarunning. We cover Rachel's start in running and what she saw that made her want to advocate for women by starting WIU. We also cover the impact that WIU is aiming to make in the sport, what an equitable landscape looks like, and how anyone can help advocate for the cause. Be sure to d...

This week, Nick and Steven kick things off with a recap of some fun they had on the track before diving into bear attacks in Glacier National Park, the ongoing Cam Hanes and Sage Canaday drama, updates from Western States and Hardrock, and news on killer efforts and the new longest unsupported FKT ever set. Then we sit down with professional trail runner and Merrell Team Manager Coree Woltering. W...

Trail Mix is now a weekly endeavor! We're switching from every two weeks to every Wednesday to bring our listeners more of the content they have been asking for. In this episode of Trail Mix, Nick and Steven sit and share some time with Chad Salyer, an ultra runner from the DFW area of Texas. We talk with Chad about finding running when life threw some changes his way, and how he uses a purpose bi...

In episode 14 of TMRP Nick and Steven sit with "Professor" Carl Stanfield who completed the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking in 2022, where he hiked the entirety of the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest Trails (plus some bonus miles that we cover in the episode. Prior to the interview, Nick and Steven talk about everything going on in the world of trail running. What's th...

If you're reading this stop what you're doing and follow the podcast if you haven't already. _____ In this episode of TMRP Nick and Steven are joined by Vic Johnson (instagram.com/mountain.sports.dietician) to talk about the part of trail running that impacts every athlete - nutrition. The trio covers general nutrition guidelines, race week prep, intra-event fueling, and post race reco...

Sage Canaday (instagram.com/sagecanaday) joins Nick and Steven for episode 12 of TMRP to talk about his life on and off the trail, his company, Higher Running, and how his health has impacted his views about success, life, and risk taking. Before the interview starts, the guys cover a couple updates from episode 11, everything going on at the Boston and London marathons, recent ultramarathon news,...

This week, Nick and Steven sit down with Dr. Kameron Harder , founder of Ridge Athletics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, and endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes to stay durable as a runner. From injury prevention and rehab to building strength that actually translates to performance, Kam breaks down the biggest mistakes runners make when it comes to staying healthy a...

Just days after we sat down with Mike, he went out and did exactly what he said he would do: win the Arizona Monster 300 and set a new course record in the process. Covering 304 miles through the Sonoran Desert in 3 days, 10 hours, and 52 minutes, Mike averaged roughly 80 miles per day on one of the toughest multi-day races in the country. In this episode, we talk about the path that led him here...