Trail Runner Nation

The Trail Running Tribe is a unique community.  We are tied together by our shared experiences and the relationships formed from adversity and achievement.   Stephen was a member of the trail-running group Wasatch Mountain Wranglers . An experienced ultra runner, completing distances from 50 to  200 Miles.   He was also an experienced skier.  On Sunday January 31st  in Park City Utah,  Stephen wen...

Zach Bitter's 402.5  laps around the track at the Desert Solstice Track Invitational held in  Phoenix AZ  in 11 hours, 40 minutes and 55 seconds is enough to capture the New American Record. Keep in mind, the record he broke was his own.  Zach averaged a 7:00/mile pace.  This remarkable pace includes anytime needed to stop and refuel, gear change, problem solve and anything else that can pop up in...

  Candice Burt proves that experience and execution are two key ingredients if you want to stand on the podium at the finish line.   HURT100 is legendary for challenging even the toughest of Ultrarunners.  Candice seems to enjoy the 100 mile distance as long as you add crazy climbs, mud, slick rocks and humidity.  You can find Candice's blog at WildDefined.com    Discover her artwork and poetry. ...

Brad Kearns  was one of the top professional triathletes for nine years.  During that time, he won 30 titles worldwide including an amazing streak of seven victories in a row.  Brad teaches The Nation how he learned the hard way how to train for success.  In his new book with Mark Sisson, " Primal Endurance " they teach us how to  Go faster on less training Lose excess body fat and keep it off Red...

  January is time to review what was accomplished in the previous year and look optimistically into the coming year.  The Nation is joined by Andy Jones-Wilkins , Ian Sharman and Billy Yang to discuss: 1. Top male performance 2. Top female performance 3. Top American story 4. Top European story 5. Biggest Surprise 6. Trends in the sport 7. Predictions for 2016 Make sure you check out Billy's year...

The Nation goes rogue and kicks it game show style.  We adapt the 1970's game show, "100,000 Pyramid" to create a trail running version.  Join Andy Jones-Wilkins , Carilyn Johnson , Warren Pole and Sally McRae as they go head to head giving and guessing trail running lingo.  We may have pulled some laughing muscles on this one. You can also watch the video of the game show HERE .

Your watch timer goes off.  It is time for another Salt Cap.  You come into an aid station and you are covered with a salty brine on your forehead.  It's time for some potatoes and salt.   How important is that salt in your training and racing? Andy DuBois , one of Australia's top endurance coaches, joins The Nation to discuss Salt.  Andy is an accomplished elite endurance athlete including a top...

Internationally recognized sports psychology and coach, Dr. Jim Taylor , joins The Nation to discuss his recent four-part blog series of the Fear of Failure .  We discuss the most common fears of failure: They will disappoint parents friends will no longer like them will be ostracized by their peer group will experience embarrassment or shame will be worthless people all their efforts will be a wa...

Amy Albu is an ultra verteran.  Despite her youthful age, Amy has been running for 21 years and has 16 Mountain Masochist finishes to her name, including a recent 4th place in 2015.  She is also the women's leader in the Beast Series and one race away from setting a new women's record. It is hard to believe, but in February 2014 , she snapped her lower leg and ankle during a race.  We talk to Amy...

December means a lot of things, for Ultra Runners it is the Lottery Season.  WS, Leadville, Hardrock and others. With 3.515 people in the drawing and  nearly 250 slots open  Jimmy Dean throws a twist and challenges us to come up with reasons why we should be pleased if we miss  getting our ticket pulled. Join WS runners Jennifer Benna, Katie Desplinter and Billy Yang as we wrestle this topic. Jenn...

The Nation has no geographic boundaries, although it is easy to stay in our own "world".  Today Ultra Runner and Coach, Sondre Amdahl , joins The Nation to educate them on the world of ultra running.  Sondre is an elite runner and coach from Norway.  He recently finished 4th in the Ultra-Trail World Tour (UTWT) .   Ian Sharman also joins as co-host to help us understand what this race is.  The Eth...

Gia Madole began running ultras two years ago.  In 2014, she WON the Tahoe 200 mile endurance ru n and followed up by winning the Bigfoot 200-mile endurance run in August.  Gia joins The Nation to adapt your training and race strategy for a 200 mile race. How much should you run weekly? What pace? Race strategy How much should you sleep Crewing? Gia is a coach a G-Fit

On November 7, 2015, Don Freeman toed the line of the 15th annual Rio Del Lago 100 Endurance Run   on a whim, with a strong base and years of experience, but with little focused training.  He created a specific race day strategy and then executed the plan with the discipline of a seasoned Yogi.   Andy Jones-Wilkins , Sally McRae , and a surprise visit from  Ann Trason join The Nation to find out h...

Ultrarunning champion and coach, Ian Sharman , joins The Nation to announce his Golden Ticket Race Series of Western States 100 qualifying races.  We also explore the following: U.S. Skyrunning Series How to determine the right coach for you Heart Rate training Pitfalls to avoid Judging your intensity Keys to successful downhill running.

Photographer, musician, ultra runner, dirtbag, 7-time Hardrock 100 finisher, Howie Stern joins The Nation to talk about caring for your trail running dogs hydration dog pace canine nutrition verbal leash how to dirtbag 101 trail / ultra photography

Ultra Race Director and Covergirl, Candice Burt, joins The Nation for our first edition of our Audio Magazine.  Tune in to hear more about: How to dress for wet/cold weather "Where the Wild Things Are" Time to Get Strong Training Your Diaphram article Progressing from 100 milers to 200 milers Check out: Candice's Blog Candice's Races

Author, Nutritionist, endurance athlete and coach, Matt Fitzgerald , joins the Nation to talk about what motivates us and how to train our brain to push our limits to a higher level.  In his new book, "How Bad Do you Want It: Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle" , he relates exciting stories of athletes that have pushed beyond their mental limits to achieve extraordinary results.   As Mat...

Marty Dugard is a runner, he coaches the JSerra High School Running Lions Cross Country teams, and is a New York Best-Selling author of over 14 books.  So it made sense for him to put pen to paper and speak about something he is passionate about.  But he did it from a different angle than most.   His book " To Be a Runner doesn't refer to becoming a better runner - or even a runner at all.  It is...

The Ultra Race of Champions, UROC , is being held in Auburn, CA tomorrow.  This nomatic race is very unique.  We visit with race directors, Francesca Conte and James Gill, to find out more about this race and what they are creating. For other races by Francesca and James, visit Bad to the Bone Click here to register

Dr. Phil Maffetone  rejoins The Nation after the release of his new book,  The Endurance Handbook: How to Achieve Athletic Potential, Stay Healthy, and Get the Most Out of Your Body . Phil brews up a cozy cup of his  fat-burning coffee  (for non-coffee drinkers, try  Phil's Shake ) to talk about rhythm of music, life and its importance in efficient running. Phil's Two-Week Test Phil's Music Site F...

Warren Pole  sits down with TRN  and reaches deep into the grab bag.  What do cat walks, crusty leather suits and ropes with knots doing on a podcast about trail running?  We do our best to tie it all together. Article on Breathing

Founder of  Altra Running ,  Golden Harper , joins us to talk about how running injuries motivated him to innovate a different shoe and then begin a new shoe company that is competing against the giants in the business.  Golden knows something about running.  Between the ages of 10 and 14, Golden ran 5 marathons, debuting with a State Record 3:08 performance.  He followed that up with a 2:57 perfo...

Dr. Jim Taylor is internationally recognized for his work in the psycology of endurance sports. He has worked with several pro cycling teams, has been consultant to USA Triathlon, and has worked junior-elite, age-group, world class and Olympic athletes in cross-country sking, triathlon, cycling, swimming and running.  Ian Torrence joins us as we discuss the time between the alarm and the gun on ra...

Mike Wardian  loves to run.  He loves to race.  He loves to compete.  He loves to test himself at different differences and types of races.  Mike just came off of his first 100-mile victory at  Easter States 100 .  When asked what his favorite distance is, he'll try to give you an answer but really never find one.  In 2014, Mike toed the line at 54 races, finishing in the top 10 at 44 of those.  H...

TRN has been fans of Ethan Newberry, the  Ginger Runner ,  ever since he began his entertaining gear reviews.  We finally sit down with Ethan to discuss his views on running, entertainment, and the trepidation of one's first 100-mile race. Ginger Runner Video Channel Chuck Norris Rap Harry Potter Rap