Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast

You'll love hearing from Alan Davis, Executive Director of Whitefish Legacy Partners, whose goal is protecting the preserving the trails in Whitefish, Montana. Their Whitefish Trail Legacy Run helps ensure that happens - a great event and great cause.  One you'll want to add to your racing calendar. And in the second segment, Jeff details his experience at RunLab in Austin, where he find...

Nutrition expert Eve Pearson joins Jeff to talk about some very important nutrition tips every trail runner needs to consider.  Find out what two key insights helped change Jeff's mindset about food. And in the second segment, Marcie Bazor answers the Big Ass Runner Herd questions on the top of everyone's mind. Find out when she'll be running her first trail race and where she got h...

You don't want to miss Episode 88 as we get to know the fun and fantastic Kelly Fain! Find out where she developed her love for burritos and what is currently stirring her heart. Plus we play a game of Trail Running Trivia with the Bazors and have a very unexpected winner. Can you beat pre-runner Marcie? And Jeff has a new piece of gear you'll want to hear about.  All that and more on Ep...

Get to know the amazing Denver Isom in our third installment of "Inside the Herd".  Find out what led him to trail running and what special race he is currently training for.  Plus the Bazors are back and you get to meet another member of the family.  Find out what happens when you combine a pre-runner with a trail runner. And hear about the Big Ass Runner Crew's experience at the G...

On Episode 86 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast, you'll hear the second installment of the very powerful "Inside the Herd".  Get to know Kelly Black, a wife, mom, defender of justice and all around bad ass trail runner.  Find out why her family is not quite yet complete.  And we do a quick recap of all that happened at Frozen Head National Park during the Barkley Marathons...

Episode 85 is all about the Herd!  In segment one, hear Caroline Loveall's "Why I Run".  It will inspire and resonate deeply with those of us who tend to diminish our accomplishments. And we unveil a brand new segment called "Inside the Herd".  Get to know long-time Herd member Andy Allen and find out what keeps him motivated, what race he is training for, and what major o...

What is the best way to recover after a really long run or race?  Running physical therapist Dr. Lisa is back on the show to dole out some tasty wisdom nuggets.  How effective are epsom salt baths?  What's one of the first things you do right after a run?  Find out from Dr. Lisa. And Marcie Bazor is back to see how she is progressing in her trail running knowledge.  We give her some common tr...

Hear the story Chris Barnwell and his transformation from an out of shape person in the tech field, to an Ultra Grand Slam finisher, to now race director of some of the biggest races in the southwest.   Also, get 10% of any Blaze Trails race using the code "BAR83TEN".  And hear the top 22 running songs as submitted by the Big Ass Runner Herd.  How many of these songs does Timmy Time and...

Hear all about our adventure in Arizona as we give you a complete update on the Black Canyon 100K, including some special audio sound bites captured on the course.  Gain tidbits of info you apply on your next race or ultra as we diagram the trip, talk about the race itself, and debrief with the crew and Coach Greg.  It's a full 360-degree debrief that we hope will give you plenty of value for...

Nutrition expert Eve Pearson is back to talk pre, during, and post race nutrition.  Find out what she thinks about carb loading, and the best way to get your sodium during your race.  Wisdom nuggets for days! And Timmy Time is back to play a little game of Movie Trivia against the entire Big Ass Runner Herd.  See if you can beat Timmy Time's score on some very popular movies.  And find out wh...

As Jeff prepares for the Black Canyon 100K, we bring you a very special episode of the Big Ass Runner Podcast.  Go behind the scenes as Coach Greg Sisengrath conducts a pre-race prep meeting in the Big Ass Studios. You'll learn about all the relevant items to consider and plan for as you prepare for a big race, like: nutrition strategy, gear strategy, aid station strategy, and drop bag strate...

We unveil a new segment called Ask Me Anything where Jeff attempts to answer the toughest questions the Big Ass Runner Herd can throw at him.  How successful was he?  You'll have to tune in to find out. And everyone's favorite, Marcie Bazor, is back to talk about what brings her joy.  And special guest Timmy Time brings his funny to the conversation. Plus, Jeff shares a few questions and...

We conclude our three-part series of Why I Run with two awesome stories - one from Aum and one from CJ - although CJ's is one part Why I Run, two parts My First Trail Race, and three parts awesome .  Listen to find out who Aum runs for, and where CJ currently lives. And Timmy Time is back with a special guest to sing his little heart out and share some famous TV tunes.   Wonder how many our s...

We continue our powerful three-part series with part two of our favorite segment - Why I Run.  Hear from two amazing ladies - Lindsey and Valerie - and get inspired and encouraged by what motivates them to hit the trails.  You'll be moved by the things they have overcome.  And everyone's favorite is back.  Marcie Bazor joins the show with special guest, Timmy Time, to give everyone a lit...

We begin the New Year with our favorite segment - Why I Run.  Hear from a teacher (Kyle Buckley) and student (Briston Rains) and get inspired by why they lace them up every day.  And find out why their "Why" may have changed over the years.    And get ready for the debut of the Timmy Time Love Songs commercial.  This just may break the internet - again. Your ears will never be the same....

Season Three begins with our first show of 2022!  We kick things off with Xero Shoes founder and CEO Steven Sashen who joins the show to talk about his background as an All-American Masters sprinter, his experience on Shark Tank, and why you shouldn't toss your running shoes, but instead should do *this* to strengthen your running.   And we rev up the New Year talking about our running and fi...

Many of us kick off the New Year with an increased focus on nutrition.  Episode 74 introduces us to Eve Pearson, who is both an absolute expert in nutrition and an amazing endurance athlete.  We'll talk about the role nutrition should play in our training and some of the things we should consider as we step into a new year. And we couldn't kick off the New Year without hearing from Marci...

A very special Christmas and Holiday edition of the Big Ass Runner comes at you on Episode 73. In segment one, Jeff and Timmy Time share a recap on their latest trail race.  Listen along and decide how you might handle many of the challenges Jeff and Tim experienced. Segment two is a very special Timmy Time.  He belts out this Top 5 and Bottom 5 Christmas songs as voted on by the Big Ass Runner He...

Episode 72 of the Big Ass Runner is all about the Big Ass Runner Herd.  First, we get an amazing My First Trail Race from Corey Walker.  You'll enjoy his experience and get a little "Why I Run" thrown in as well. Segment two features three Big Ass Runner Herd members - Matt Moretz, Kelly Fain, and Rob Carter - sharing their good holiday wishes to the rest of the Herd.  You'll l...

We feature two amazing woman on Episode 71.  First, Amy Tucker from @getsaltybritches is here to share why she started the company, plus many pro tips to help trail runners with a common problem.  And, she has a special offer for the Big Ass Runner Herd. Then, hear from accomplished athlete, trail runner, and podcaster Hilary Spires.  Hilary is a wife, mom, coach, trail runner, and host of Trail R...

The inspiring Sarah Vander Neut is back to give the Herd some encouraging words along with an update on the latest with her small business focused on serving the running community. And with the Holiday season upon us, Marcie Bazor provides her Christmas List to help you late shoppers find just the perfect gift.  What's on Marcie's list?  Probably not a vacuum.  But you'll have to li...

In the first segment of Episode 69, Coach Greg is back to talk about tapering and preparing for your next big race.  Find out if he thinks carb loading the night before is a good idea. And since it is Thanksgiving week, we talk to the Bazors to find out what they are thankful for this year.  You may be surprised by some of Marcie's items, or then again, maybe you won't be.   Plus, meet B...

Episode 68 adds so much value to your trail running life as Steven shares his latest gear discoveries with the Big Ass Runner Herd in the popular segment, Steven's New Ass Stuff.  Jeff even gives you a few picks of his own, and you may be pleasantly surprised by the variety. And Timmy Time is back to sing some songs from movies as only he can.  Can you guess the artist or the movie from these...

Episode 67 features a very powerful "Why I Run" from Amanda Hall.  You'll be inspired and motivated by Amanda's story.  You don't want to miss it. And Marcie Bazor is back to talk about something all trail runners love - movies.  Find out Marcie, Steven, and Jeff's favorite movies from the comedy, drama, and action genres.  Do they match yours?  Listen to find out. Pl...

It's November!  And we kick off the month with one of our favorite segments, My First Trail Race.  Hear about Jason Aldridge's (@jaycin71) very first marathon-distance trail race.  What was his favorite aid station food?  What piece of gear was critical to his success?  Listen to find out. We love Marcie Bazor and Timmy Time, and in segment two we learn more about them.  Has Timmy Time a...