Trail Runner Nation

Dr. Mark joins us to chat about many thinks including: Shoe Doping -Can shoe technology help us run faster?  Check out his article New York Times article on the Vapor Fly "Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike" Active Life's Kone-X mat Noboso proprioceptive insoles Jay Dicharry's MoBo Board Review .  You can get a 10% discount on our partners page How to improve your running form with the Tru...

Ian Sharman , Joe Uhan and Matt Laye return to Trail Runner Nation to discuss some interesting topics including: Assessing your running stride yourself. Article by Joe Identifying ourselves as ultra runners (see Ian's article in this month's Ultrarunning Magazine ) Challenges of Cold Weather Running (see Matt's article in this month's Ultrarunning Magazine) Visit College of Idaho with Assistant Pr...

Last year Katie Arnold won the Leadville 100 .  She also recently published her first book, Running Home, a Memoir.  Katie writes about her journey in this life so far while weaving in many common threads, one of those is her passion for the outdoors and trail running.  We talk about how running has helped her navigate her life, the ups, downs and heartbreaks.  Running is a way she was able to dis...

What shoe did you run your first trail run in?  What shoe do you currently pine for?  We all love our shoes and probably have an unhealthy collection of shoes.  Brian Metzler, a running shoe geek for his entire life, joins The Nation to talk about SHOES....Oh the glorious shoes.  Over his life he has run over 75,000 miles and tested more than 1500 pairs.  As founding editor and associate publisher...

Throughout your running experience, you might have experienced or are experiencing a running layoff due to many different reasons.  Sally McRae, The Yellow Runner  , and Andy Jones-Wilkins, join The Nation to explore this topic:  Why do they occur, how to cope with them, and how to overcome the layoff.  They offer some good principles that can help you stage a comeback and how to help others in th...

Avid Runner and Author, Alex Hutchinson joins The Nation to discuss: Eliud Kipchoge's recent

Dr. Jay Dicharry rejoins The Nation to talk about biomechanics and how to work on the BASE of our form, the FEET.  Jay says that we can improve our efficiency and running economy up to 10% if we have correct foot mechanics, not to mention reducing many of the common over-use injuries. Here are some photos of drills we discussed: Jay established his reputation as an expert in biomechanical analysis...

Sunny Stoeer lived her life the 'right' way including an MBA from Harvard Business School and a successful career as a strategy consultant. She always felt happier outside pursuing running, climbing and mountaineering.  She took a risk and decided to leave behind the career in consulting and took up the dirtbag life and has found joy doing the things she loves.  We discuss some of the things that...

Karl Meltzer just won his record 41st 100-mile race in October at the Cloudsplitter 100 - the most of any other person! He joins The Nation with Andy Jones-Wilkins to discuss one way to potentially shave HOURS off your next 100-mile finish. His philosophy: KISS- Keep is Stupid Simple. Trail running is a very simple and primitive sport that we might be making way too complicated and difficult. Maki...

Explorer, endurance athlete, mentor, coach, teacher...... All of these titles come to mind with we think of Ray Zahab .  Ray has been encouraging and mentoring other to push beyond their perceived limits for nearly 15 years with his personal expeditions , his expeditions with youth ambassadors , directing races , or guiding groups to remote places.  He created a company called "Impossible 2 Possib...

Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed is a new book by New York Times Deputy Editor Matthew Futterman Matt, a avid runner, tells the story of the evolution of running from the 1950s, when it was just as odd to see a naked person walking down the street as it is to see someone running, until today.  He describes this evolution of speed and endurance t...

We have all had disappointing finishes or the feeling of not accomplishing a goal.  How do you deal with these setbacks or roadblocks? Bob Crowley discusses how he handled a disappointing DNF at Tor Des Geants in 2018.  He brings part of his team, Coach Meghan Laws , and Crew Cheif, Donna NiCuarta , to the table to help explain how he was able to evaluate, rebuild, train and execute his second att...

Patrick Reagan has had a fun year from defending his win at at Javalina Jundred, setting a personal best at the Hoka 100K Challenge, and placing 8th at his first attempt at Western States 100.   Our conversation with Patrick include how he has learned from mentors along the way, his love for running long distances, how he takes breaks, etc. Check out his web site and coaching at PatricReaganRunnin...

Ian Sharman , Joe Uhan and Matt Laye return to Trail Runner Nation to discuss some interesting topics including: Poles or No Poles? Strength or mobility work, which is preferred? Should you specifically work to improve your form? Mechanical efficiency & metabolic efficiency? Visit College of Idaho with Assistant Professor, Matt Laye Sharman Ultra - Endurance Coaching Uhan Performance

Courtney Dauwalter  is the fastest woman at UTMB in 2019!  She continues to impress us with her determination, resilience and GRIT.  We put Courtney on the spot in this podcast by measuring her GRIT according to Angela Duckworth's GRIT Calculator.  We discuss where she got her grit and how to increase ours. Take the Grit Scale Test Listen to our podcast about GRIT Past podcasts with Courtney: Cour...

Sally McRae and Billy Yang just returned from Europe where Sally ran UTMB for the fifth time.  We talk to Sally and Billy about what things Americans need to know when going to Europe to run and visa versa. Check out Sally at her web site , instagram , and twitter Check out Billy Yang a his web site , instagram , and his podcast And just in case you were interested in the tiny phone :

What does it take to run 3100 miles within 52 days around a city block in Queens, NY? The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race  is an annual pilgrimage that began back in 1997.  It is the longest certified race in the world. Runner and Filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, explores this race and three other cultures from around the world to understand the primal necessity of running and how these cult...

In 2017, Michael McKnight won the fastest cumulated time for the triple crown of 200-milers , Bigfoot 200 , Tahoe 200 , & Moab 240 . Last week he set a new Bigfoot 200 record by over 4 ours finishing in 51:33 - 18 hours faster than his first attempt in 2017.  We sit down with Michael and talk about how his training and strategies have changed since 2017.

Ultra Adventurer and leadership coach, Brian Chontosh , aka Tosh, join The Nation to discuss this simple but complex topic. Why is it easier to keep up? When we fall behind, we have a tendency to try and find a shortcut Good enough isn't Keeping up vs. getting ahead Check out these links: Crooked Butterfly Podcast Crooked Butterfly website Tosh's Instagram

Based on a BBC article by Ian Leslie , "Why Suffering Setbacks Could Make You More Successful", we discuss how this can be true in your training, racing, personal and professional life. Leslie argues that trauma of losing can actually do you more GOOD than harm; "turning pain into rocket fuel".   Coach Ian Sharman joins The Nation to discuss how this trauma or setbacks can help you become a better...

Former Navy Seal, endurance athlete, and bearded king, Chadd Wright rejoins The Nation to discuss a mission-mantra that he learned on the Seal Team: Rules for Chadd's "last man standing" training mission with Jesse Itzler  and Mark Brown recently: Chadd says when the run is over No Negativity Share something that you are grateful for on each lap No profanity Check out Jesse Itzler's 29O29 Challeng...

Jeff Browning shows patience and maturity as he continually places in the top 10 at some of the most competitive races.  He recently finished in the top 10 for the 4th time in a row at Western States 100 in June.  We talk to Jeff about His initial conversion from mountain biking to running How becoming fat adapted has helped him recover quicker His race strategy and philosophy Coaching Check out J...

The women's field at Western States is always very deep and exciting to watch.  This year was no exception.  With record low temps and a stacked women's field, the race had many surprises and nail-biting battles. Brittany Peterson battled with Clare Gallagher at this year's Western States 100 to finish a close second place.  Brittany slows down just long enough to recount her epic finish at the ra...

This year's Western States 100 did not disappoint.  The course, the competition, the runners, the volunteers, the crew and pacers showed up in spades.  Join AJW as we review the big stories, review AJW pre-race picks, and relive the electricity from this past weekend. Look for weekly articles from AJW in the Taproom at irunfar.

369 runners will toe the line Saturday.  Each of them with a story.   AJW meets up with us at The Aid Station in Auburn, CA to preview some of those stories of note and give us his prognostications on the podiums. Join us for the first-ever 20-hour video streamcast HERE Look for weekly articles from AJW in the Taproom  at irunfar.