The TRACER Podcast - Trail Running and endurance fitness

The Tracer Podcast is back! In this episode, Tracer Co-Founder Dr. Joey Wilson sits down with one of the most dominant forces in modern ultrarunning: Adam Peterman. After a historic 2022 season where he seemed invincible, Adam faced a grueling road through injuries, a legendary "slog" to the finish line at Western States 2025, and a triumphant return to the top of the podium at the 2026...

In this episode of the TRACER podcast, join trail running world champ Max King, gear review guru Alli Miles, and TRACER Co-founder Joey Wilson for their top trail running product picks for 2026. They discuss everything from budget nutrition to luxury massage chairs. Get a full product listing of their picks here: https://www.tracerfitness.com/blog/tracer-2026-trail-running-gift-guide Nail your tra...

We’re joined by professional trail runner and sports psychologist Addie Bracy for a masterclass on the psychology of endurance. Addie bridges the gap between pro athlete and mental performance expert, offering tactical advice for runners of all levels. In this conversation, we explore: Mental Anchors: How to build a psychological anchor to keep you grounded when the race gets tough. Intentional Tr...

Jesse Rich is a nutritionist and elite ultramarathon runner from Salt Lake City, Utah. His recent first place finish at the competitive Run Rabbit Run 100 miler is his greatest achievement in running to date. In this episode of The TRACER Podcast, Jesse gives us a complete breakdown of his training, nutrition, hydration, and race report. Nail your training with TRACER, an endurance training softwa...

You're in for an inspiring conversation on this episode of The TRACER Podcast! Dr. Joey Wilson sits down with the remarkable Jared Campbell, a true titan in the world of ultrarunning and climbing. Jared's accomplishments speak for themselves: he is widely known as the "King of the Barkley Marathons," holding more finishes than anyone else in arguably the world's toughest u...

Join Dr. Joey Wilson, co-founder of TRACER, for an in-depth interview with professional runner Michelino Sunseri, the man behind the controversial fastest-known-time (FKT) on the iconic Grand Teton. In this candid discussion, we dive deep into Michelino's journey, covering: - From Amateur to Pro: How Michelino transitioned into the demanding world of professional running. - The Grand Teton Ca...

Adam Loomis is one of the fastest ultramarathon trail runners in the USA, with wins at the Gorge 100K, Bear 100, DC Peaks 50, and Tushars 100K. In this conversation, Adam talks about how he trains, and how his training differs when he's preparing for a long ultra vs a short, intense effort. Referenced in this episode: Excellent video by Tim Jones about the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL)...

Scott Semple is pro ski mountaineer, mountain running coach, and all-around endurance beast. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, he shares how breath rate can help endurance athletes like runners, cyclists, and ski mountaineers to train and race better. He discusses techniques for mapping breath rate into metabolic zones for proper training, and strategies for managing pace via breath rate in r...

In this episode of The TRACER Podcast, sports medicine Dr. Joe Atkin shares his thoughts on how to prevent injuries as a runner and endurance athlete. He talks about how nutrition and hydration play a key role in keeping our muscles firing correctly, and how that plays a significant role in preventing overuse injuries. He also discusses the value of cross training, even for those who target optimi...

Trail running legend Max King joins TRACER co-founder Joey Wilson on the TRACER Podcast to explore the concept of "activation energy" and how it applies to endurance athletes. They discuss strategies for overcoming the initial resistance to training—often the biggest hurdle—to unlock significant performance gains. Funny video of Chasing Walmsley mentioned in the episode! https://www.yout...

In this episode, we get some amazing 2025 gift ideas from legend trail runners Max King and Amy Rusiecki, hosted by TRACER co-founder, Joey Wilson. For links to all gifts discussed in this video, see https://www.tracerfitness.com/blog/the-best-trail-running-gifts-for-2025 Nail your training with TRACER, an endurance training software platform designed for the era of AI! Features include automatic...

Will fueling your running really make that big of a difference? Is sugar bad for people, especially athletes? How much fueling is too much? Can you make your own energy gels and drinks for training and racing? These important questions are discussed with fueling experts Alex Harrison and Michelle Howe in this edition of the TRACER podcast. Subscribe to this podcast for more conversations that will...

Eli and Tabor Hemming, two of the fastest trail runners around, join the Tracer podcast to discuss their training philosophy and how everyday runners can improve their training. The Hemmings emphasize the importance of consistency in training, noting that a single workout won't make or break your fitness. Instead, focus on building fitness over months and years. They also stress that any runn...

In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Max King describes his win at one of the world's hardest stage races, The Dragon's Back. He shares what he's learned through his many ultramarathon wins about recovery, training, muscular endurance, and much more. If you're a trail runner, there are many great takeaways from this episode that you can put into practice, even if you're...

Corrine Malcolm is a professional trail runner, coach, and broadcaster. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, she discusses some of the most common mistakes that trail runners make. Should you train fasted or fueled? Should you use a static training plan? How does comparing yourself to others sabotage your own progress? How much of your training should be easy vs hard? Listen to find out! #ultram...

Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a crucial nutrient for athletes. It helps maintain proper water balance within the body. When the balance between water and sodium gets disrupted, an endurance athlete's performance can rapidly decline. Additionally, dangerous situations can arise if this imbalance isn't restored. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, registered sports dietiti...

Have you ever heard the phrase "run slower to get faster?" Is that really true? What is Zone 2 training? In this episode, professional coach Scott Johnston and author of "Training for the Uphill Athlete" talks about how to get faster and suffer less through proper aerobic training. Start getting faster today with proper aerobic training via TRACER : tracerfitness.com Get the &q...

Max King is a world champion trail runner that has found success in everything from short and steep races like Alaska's Mount Marathon 5K to the super bowl of USA trail running, the Western States 100 miler. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, max talks about training correctly, what NOT to do, and how to have a great race day. Train with Max's advice using one of his amazing TRACER p...

Sage Canaday is an elite mountain runner with multiple wins and course records at the Speedgoat 50K, one of the most competitive mountain races in the USA. In this episode, Sage talks about how to develop speed year over year, and how to sharpen fitness as race day approaches. As a creator with over 250,000 followers on his own YouTube channel, Sage also talks about the power of publishing and doi...

Sandi Nypaver has won dozens of trail ultramarathon races, is a certified coach, and has been through some significant life challenges. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Joey talks with Sandi about her successes, the trials of losing her sister to cancer and her apartment burning down, and how to train correctly. Many great takeaways from this conversation! Ready to nail your endurance traini...

Steve Newman is a trail runner has dialed the 100 mile ultramarathon. He  recently ran The Bear, a mountainous 100 miler with 22,000+ feet of vertical, in just over 23 hours. In this discussion, Steve shares valuable insights into how he has progressed from back of the pack to the top 5% of the field. Topics include off-season training, building fitness, intensity distribution, race nutrition, and...