Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows

The Midpacker Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 137 episodes

Freetrail presents The Midpacker Podcast, which follows middle and back of the pack trail runners and ultra runners at the heart of the trail running community. Join host Troy Meadows weekly as he talks through what it takes to balance life and running with everyday runners doing extra ordinary things on and off the trails.

Author

Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.freetrail.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#55 Checking in with Troy | Helenes Impact on Western North Carolina, Running Lake Sonoma 100k, & Joining the Javelina Live Stream 11.10.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services "I've never seen anything like this before." "Run...

Trailing Indicators 004 | UTMB Banter, Headlands 27k Banter, The Value of Having a Coach, Favorite Workout, Pole Techniques 20.09.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I'm basically a pro athlete right now.&...

#54 Kelly Newlon | RAD Boulder, Life Design, and Helping Athletes Know Their Worth 12.09.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I'm going to start a business and I&#39...

#53 Rachael Norfleet | The New Director of Partnerships at Aravaipa, Running Fast While Balancing Family, & Living A Beautiful Life 26.08.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "We have a really beautiful life. We spend a...

#52 Sarah Bergeron Larouche | Going All In On Trails, Running Postpartum, & Norda 665 Fam 16.08.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ “I let my running come to me.”  On this episode o...

#51 Skip Brand | Founding HRC, Growing the Lake Sonoma Race Series, & Building Community 10.08.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE ⁠ "Community is everything in the running wor...

#50 Elliot Matson | Becoming a FOLK LORD, Creative Pursuits, & Embracing Community 02.08.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "Folklore is for legendary days." &quot...

#49 Travis Loncar & Troy Meadows | Laurel Highlands Ultra A Beast Coast Classic in Rocksylvania 26.07.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE "It's a very runnable course...but it&#39...

Trailing Indicators 003 | WSER Banter, Heat Adaptation Protocols, To Pole or Not to Pole, & What's In Your Earbuds 19.07.2024

"When do you use poles? To poll or not to poll? That is the question." In this episode of Trailing Indicators, the hosts discuss their recent experiences spectating  Western States. Corinne shares her experience supporting Ryan Montgomery as a member of the Feeds High Performance Team during his race a Western States and her excitement for the upcoming Hard Rock race. Troy talks about hi...

#48 Victor Ballesteros | Victory Bags, Tamalpa Headlands 50k, Trails In Motion Film Tour 11.07.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE “Put Some Salsa On It.” “If Running is your Church...

#47 Michele Bousquet | Finishing Her First 100 Miler, Working Through Trauma On The Trails, & Shepherding The Culture At Strava 06.07.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "Finding our way to meaning and as a way to...

003 Revisiting Unbreakable with Dylan Bowman - Inspiring The Next Generation 27.06.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Revisiting UnBreakable GU Give Away Sign up form HERE Follow MidPacker Pod on IG HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a gues...

002 Revisiting Unbreakable with Hal Koerner - The Runners Perspective 20.06.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Revisiting UnBreakable GU Give Away Sign up form HERE Follow MidPacker Pod on IG HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a gues...

001 Revisiting Unbreakable with JB Benna - The Origin Story 13.06.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Revisiting UnBreakable GU Give Away Sign up form HERE Follow MidPacker Pod on IG HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a gues...

#46 Teresa Bowser & Troy Meadows | Quest For The Crest, Running In Western NC, & Exploring The Blue Ridge 05.06.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I just heard like the polls clicking in the...

#45 Dylan Bowman | A Chance Meeting On Cal St, Building Freetrail, & Those Finish Line Feels With Your Son In Your Arms. 27.05.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. FREETRAIL MEMORIAL DAY FUNDRAISER You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE "You can&#3...

#44 Bethany Taylor | Empowering Women In The Outdoors, Iron Soul Trailblazers, & Building A Business Through Your Passions 21.05.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page ⁠HERE⁠ "I'm all about chasing dreams and defy...

#43 Jacky Hunt-Broersma | Surviving Cancer, Finding the Trails, & Run Streaking 06.05.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page ⁠HERE⁠ Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ “You guys are capable of so much more than what...

42 Jen Laughlin | Building Community, Tushers 100k, & Running During Perimenopause 29.04.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "If I say, okay, I'm not going to take o...

41 Troy X MVD | Freetrail Memorial Day FundRaiser, Promise Land 50k, Troy's First Ultra of 2024 20.04.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I got to run a Horton race while it's s...

Chris Morrison | Being a Stay at Home Father, Creating Relatable Content, & Unintentionally Becoming An Advocate 13.04.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ "I started getting messages from a lot of ot...

Trailing Indicators 002 | Setting Race Day Goals, Race Day Nutrition, & What Do You Have In Your Drop Bag 06.04.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE ⁠ In Episode 2 of Trailing Indicators Corinne Shal...

39 Brooks Bash | 100 Marathons in 100 Days, Earthy Energy & Getting Back To Wild 30.03.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ In this episode Troy Meadows talks with Brooks Ba...

#38 Andy Pearson | Liquid Death, Vol State, & Creating Joy In Everything You Do 23.03.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE ⁠ In this episode, Troy Meadows interviews Andy Pe...

#37 Cal Gates | The Blood Run, Running with Purpose, & An Unwavering Willingness to Keep Moving Forward 16.03.2024

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠ . Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ In this episode, Troy Meadows talks with Cal Gate...

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