The Trail Trash Podcast

The boys discuss Western States and some local races and give some insight on their training lately.

THE BOYS ARE BACK! Jason, John, and Garrett review Jason's recent race at the Moon Pie fest, the tragedy at the finish line involving some utterly wreckless fools, and preview Western States 100. Jason also challenges a couple ultra athletes to some various events.

Jason, John, and Garrett discuss some upcoming Mid-TN races! Show your local races some love!

John and Garrett dive into race fees and how they can add up, including one that costs $11,000!

John and Garrett go over their darkest moments while running.

The guys discuss races from Barkley to Boston to Strolling Jim along with other goodies.

The boys dive into the BRUTES (Blueridge Ultra Trail Endurance Slam) adventure run challenge and other thoughts on adventure running. Get out and explore your local trails and see what maps you can come up with! This is the last episode for the Swiftwick promo, so head on over to swiftwick.com and use TRAILTRASH20 for 20% off your purchase.

The boys discuss their favorite middle Tennessee races and what they love about them. Head on over to swiftwick.com and use Trailtrash20 for 20% off your purchase of the best socks you'll ever wear through the end of April 2023.

The boys cover a little bit of everything. Head on over to Swiftwick.com and use Trailtrash20 for 20% off your purchases good through the end of April 2023.

The boys recap John's good old college effort at Blackbeard's Revenge 100k, and then dive into other topics such as other races and ice cream flavors. Use Trailtrash20 for 20% off your purchases at Swiftwick.com, good through April 30th, 2023.

Jason and John discuss the Barkley Marathons. Also, a special treat for listeners - at Swiftwick.com, use promo code Trailtrash20 at checkout for 20% off your purchases. Good through the end of April 2023.

The guys discuss all things fueling including our short runs, long runs, and races.

This is the new episode, the previous one was the previous week's that was accidentally uploaded. The guys talk about new toys and work life balance. 

The guys discuss whether Western States Golden Ticket recipients should receive free entry into the race and a travel stipend.

The guys discuss whether or not it should be required to have service hours in order to run a 100 mile race.

The guys discuss what they would change about their running in the beginning if they knew what they know now.

We discuss how we got into trail running instead of road running.

The guys discuss the Ultra Runner Of The Year awards.

The guys discuss all aspects of crewing from being part of the crew to being the runner that is being crewed. The discussion covers the emotions of the ups and downs and everything in between including logistics and nasty sandwiches.

The guys discuss the unannounced Strava price hike and vacation races. Also this was technically suppose to be episode 15 but due to the Strava price hike we moved it to this week.

The guys discuss mentality and what to do when you get into a running funk mentally as well as the mental side of running.

The guys recap their year in running 2022.

The guys discuss their favorite running gifts they have received and running gifts they would want someone to give them.

The guys discuss urban ultra running and the difference between it and mountain ultras. We discuss the good and the bad of each as well as different places to urban ultra run.

The guys chat about some of their favorite movies and tv shows. This episode is not about running, official disclaimer. Enjoy!!