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On Your Left with Trails of Mississippi

Education EN ↓ 30 episodes

Talking everything outdoors. Encouraging everyone to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors.

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Episode 5 – Kicking Up the Dust with Good Sam & runSTRONG: Trail Runs, Training, and Pushing Limits 18.04.2025 1:11:17

In Episode 5 of On Your Left, Matt Clem sits down with his sister, Kathy Clem, to talk about the Good Samaritan Center’s upcoming Kick Up the Dust Trail Run — a community-driven race you won’t want to miss. Joining them is Claire Jungling of runSTRONG, the co-owner (along with her husband Jeremy) of a one-of-a-kind “running gym” based in Flowood, Mississippi. Known for shaking up the local running...

Episode #4: Trailblazing with MUTS - Meet the Founders & the Only Female Ultra Dog 04.04.2025 1:03:24

In Episode 4 of On Your Left, host Matt Clem dives into the world of trail running and ultra adventures with three powerhouse guests from the M.U.T.S. Mississippi Ultra & Trail Society You’ll hear from: • Helen Summerford , founding member and Board President of MUTS • Kara Hankins , MUTS Race Director • Tiffany P Green , founding member and the only female Ultra Dog Get ready for a lively, in...

Episode #3: Taking a Walk Down Memory Lane—The Legacy of Fleet Feet Jackson with Jeff Wells & Lesley Holloman. 21.03.2025 1:14:56

For 23 years, Fleet Feet Jackson has been at the heart of the local running and fitness community, helping countless runners, walkers, and athletes find their stride. In this episode of On Your Left, host Matt Clem sits down with Jeff Wells, the original founder of Fleet Feet Jackson, and Lesley Holloman, the store’s current owner, to take a nostalgic walk down memory lane. From its early days to...

Episode 2: Meet the Trailblazers – Mississippi’s MTB Leaders & SORBA’s Kevin McKone 07.03.2025 1:03:06

Mississippi’s mountain biking scene is thriving, but do you know the key players behind the trails? In this episode of On Your Left, host Matt Clem sits down with the leaders of the state’s top MTB associations and SORBA representative Kevin McKone to discuss trail development, advocacy, and the future of mountain biking in Mississippi. Meet the voices shaping your rides: 🚵 Luke Jackson – MSFits...

Episode #1: The Heart and Soul of the Mississippi 50 – A Race Director, A Volunteer, and A First-Time 100-Miler 21.02.2025 1:05:03

In the debut episode of On Your Left, host Matt Clem dives into the rich history and community spirit behind the Mississippi 50, one of the most beloved trail races in the South. Joining him are three key figures of the event: longtime Race Director Dennis Bisnette, who shares insights into what it takes to organize this iconic race; Ethan Mayeu, a dedicated volunteer coordinator and aid station l...