Trail Mix Running Podcast

Holy Moly EPISODE 20!! We celebrate this momentous occasion with none other than Careth Arnold. We shared some time while she was at her final training camp before the Hardrock 100. For those that don't know, Careth Arnold, is an elite trail runner who has made her name at some of the toughest, fastest, and most prestigious ultramarathons around the world. We cover life as a professional mothe...

What is up everyone? We are back with episode 19 of Trail Mix Running Podcast with our THIRD Local Legend, Arleigh Atkinson. Arleigh is an accomplished ultramarathoner who has been putting it down on trails across the US for over a decade. We cover some of Arleigh's memorable moments on the trails and what keeps her going; from her local 'gaggle' of running friends, to the strength she...

Okay, first things first - we went long with the intro. While we do think you'll love it - if you want to get to the Howie interview it starts at 42:05. In episode 18 of Trail Mix Running Podcast Nick and Steven cover Steven's dog bite situation, Nick's recent travels, and all the news about Broken Arrow Skyrace, Tahoe 200, and Western States. Then, for the interview the guys talk to e...

In this weeks episode we share some time with Rachel Bambrick, founder and Executive Director of Women In Ultrarunning. We cover Rachel's start in running and what she saw that made her want to advocate for women by starting WIU. We also cover the impact that WIU is aiming to make in the sport, what an equitable landscape looks like, and how anyone can help advocate for the cause. Be sure to d...

This week, Nick and Steven kick things off with a recap of some fun they had on the track before diving into bear attacks in Glacier National Park, the ongoing Cam Hanes and Sage Canaday drama, updates from Western States and Hardrock, and news on killer efforts and the new longest unsupported FKT ever set. Then we sit down with professional trail runner and Merrell Team Manager Coree Woltering. W...

Trail Mix is now a weekly endeavor! We're switching from every two weeks to every Wednesday to bring our listeners more of the content they have been asking for. In this episode of Trail Mix, Nick and Steven sit and share some time with Chad Salyer, an ultra runner from the DFW area of Texas. We talk with Chad about finding running when life threw some changes his way, and how he uses a purpose bi...

In episode 14 of TMRP Nick and Steven sit with "Professor" Carl Stanfield who completed the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking in 2022, where he hiked the entirety of the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest Trails (plus some bonus miles that we cover in the episode. Prior to the interview, Nick and Steven talk about everything going on in the world of trail running. What's th...

If you're reading this stop what you're doing and follow the podcast if you haven't already. _____ In this episode of TMRP Nick and Steven are joined by Vic Johnson (instagram.com/mountain.sports.dietician) to talk about the part of trail running that impacts every athlete - nutrition. The trio covers general nutrition guidelines, race week prep, intra-event fueling, and post race reco...

Sage Canaday (instagram.com/sagecanaday) joins Nick and Steven for episode 12 of TMRP to talk about his life on and off the trail, his company, Higher Running, and how his health has impacted his views about success, life, and risk taking. Before the interview starts, the guys cover a couple updates from episode 11, everything going on at the Boston and London marathons, recent ultramarathon news,...

This week, Nick and Steven sit down with Dr. Kameron Harder , founder of Ridge Athletics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, and endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes to stay durable as a runner. From injury prevention and rehab to building strength that actually translates to performance, Kam breaks down the biggest mistakes runners make when it comes to staying healthy a...

Just days after we sat down with Mike, he went out and did exactly what he said he would do: win the Arizona Monster 300 and set a new course record in the process. Covering 304 miles through the Sonoran Desert in 3 days, 10 hours, and 52 minutes, Mike averaged roughly 80 miles per day on one of the toughest multi-day races in the country. In this episode, we talk about the path that led him here...

In this episode of TMRP Steven and Nick cover what they've been staying busy with, yet another road race finish debacle, the Arizona Monster 300, more label accuracy problems and...arsenic found in our favorite snacks??  They also talk about the upcoming Trail Mix aid station at the Grasslands Trail Race. This episode’s guest is none other than FKT and ultra running icon Tara Dower. The trio c...

Episode 8 of the Trail Mix Running Podcast is here. Nick and Steven kick things off by talking about how their 2026 is shaping up, interesting gear choices from the Black Canyon 100K, records falling at the Jackpot 100, and how much longer Zach Bitter’s 100-mile record might stand. They also cover octogenarian speedster Gary Patton, chaos in Atlanta at the Women’s USATF Half Marathon Championship,...

In this episode of the Trail Mix Running Podcast , Nick and Steven break down recent racing action across the trail and ultra world, including the Black Canyon 100K, the Barkley Marathons, Rocky 50, Race Purse updates, and the Austin Marathon. They also dig into important updates impacting Texas State Parks and debate Steven’s top three public lands in Texas. The episode wraps up with a conversati...

In this episode of the Trail Mix Running Podcast , Nick and Steven sit down with 2025 Cocodona 250 champion and course record holder Dan Green (Interview starts at 25:16). The trio talks about Dan’s path to Cocodona, the subtle running culture differences between West Virginia and France, the positive peer pressure that comes from a strong running group (text message group), his thoughts on being...

In this episode of TMRP, hosts Nick and Steven share listener milestones reflecting the growth of the show and finally come to a conclusion on what actually counts as a fall while trail running. They also talk about the Freetrail and UltraRunning Magazine’s respective Trail Runner and Ultra Runner of the Year lists. Other topics include Nike ACG’s rave fashion roots, the annual sponsorship shuffle...

In this episode of the Trail Mix Running Podcast, Nick and Steven are joined by teacher, coach, and women’s six-day distance world record holder Meg Eckert for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to what they’re chasing in 2026. Meg shares what excites her about running, her favorite song to put on when she's hitting a steep mountainside trail, and what she thinks...

In Episode 3 of TMRP, Nick and Steven reflect on their conversation with Kilian Korth and share early lessons from starting the podcast. They also talk about all aspects of running in winter, gifts for trail runners, the optimization movement in trail running, their favorite documentaries, and where they see the podcast going from here. Thanks for joining us early in this journey. We love having y...

In this episode of the Trail Mix Podcast, Steven and Nick sit down with ultrarunner - and 2025 Triple Crown of 200s winner - Kilian Korth . They cover his journey from competitive swimming to the world of 200-mile racing, the highs and lows that shaped him, and the training philosophy that helped him break through after a streak of DNFs. Kilian talks through how he approaches failure, what his day...

In Episode 1 of the Trail Mix Running Podcast, your hosts Nick and Steven introduce the show, set the stage for what listeners can expect, and share their goals for this project. They talk about what trail running, ultramarathons, and endurance sports mean to them while covering their athletic-ish backgrounds, how they got into training and competing, what keeps them pushing forward, and what thei...