Trail Runner Nation

Athlete, coach, nutritionist and writer,  Matt Fitzgerald , joins The Nation again to discuss how the brain works in training, racing and athletic performance.  He discusses specific training programs that can help you can improve your performance.  Get his book, " Brain Training for Runners" How is Brain Training different from mental training? 2 Feedback loops: collective, objective and subjecti...

Jason Robillard   is  a writer, ultrarunner, recreational pro MMA fighter, occasional teacher, and running coach.  He has written a few books on ultrarunning including: The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running and Ultramarathons: Expert Advice, and Some Humor on Training, Competing, Gummy Bears, Snot Rockets and more The Barefoot Running Book: The Art and Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Running...

Candice Burt  joins us from Hawaii, where she is preparing for her third running of the  HURT 100 .    Faith Lehman (Goss)  comes out of retirement to join in this not-so-heated debate about the pros and cons of being in a relationship with an ultra-runner.         Check out all of Candice's  RACES   including the second running of the  Tahoe 200  and the brand new  Bigfoot 200/120  race in the Pa...

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella  joins us again to discuss: Running a 50 mile run on minimal training Racing for fun without stress The Magic of Human Facia Foam Rolling For more incredible information, go to the  Natural Running Center Watch the  8:26 Video of efficient running ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

On your New Year's run, tune into  Andy Jones-Wilkins  and  Ian Torrence  as they reflect on the highlights and changes in trail running in 2014.  Topics include: Where has shoe evolution gone in 2014 "Don't fool with Mother Nature" Kilian's dominance Ultra Runners of the Year vs. longevity Ian's WS100 2015 training Birth and rise of the 200-mile race Changes in big race qualifications & how that...

Jimmy Dean Freeman and Sally McRae join The Nation to answer random questions from call in Nation Members. Enjoy this fun and entertaining podcast on your holiday run! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to The Nation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Ta...

Hal Koerner is a champion ultrarunner, shoe store owner, coach, race director, and movie star Hal joins The Nation to talk about his newly published book, “ Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultra Running ” his 2013 Fastest Known Time record on the  John Muir Trail  with team mate,  Mike Wolfe  and the newly released  Journey Film , “The Long Haul” Most common questions runner ask him in his store How...

Brian MacKenzie , founder of  crossfit endurance , ultrarunner and co-author of " Unbreakable Runner, Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong " with T.J. Murphy joins The Nation to talk about how you can train for lifelong healthy and sustainable running by incorporating crossfit endurance training.  The main principles include Develop correct and efficient ru...

Dr.  Phil Maffetone  joins TRN to talk about his new book, "1:59: The Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Is Within Reach— Here’s How It Will Go Down, and What It Can Teach All Runners about ” Although 90% of us are not going to be in contention of running that fast, each of us has our own “1:59”: getting in better shape, finishing a ½ marathon, running without injury for a long time, breaking a 24-hour 100-mil...

Dr.  Steve Gangemi  (aka the sock doc) joins TRN for  grab bag  Drop Bag Topics include: Weirdest thing you have seen on the trail Importance of rest Mitochondrial Bio-genesis Perfume / Cologne debate Consistency in training Do you have the C & D? Foam Rolling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Ultrarunner of the year, Rob Krar, drops in to discuss How he got started How to juggle training and racing with a demanding job and family His training philosophy and how it has changed Plans for the future His beard, of course! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF T...

Sports nutrition for endurance athletes has changed in the last 20 years. What you need to Know. What new theories have been discovered? Has nutrient timing changed? Have our bodies changed? Has training and racing nutrition changed? Are all sugars created equal?  Which is best for me? When? "Train Low, Race High" philosophy Check out this book:  Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength &...

Veteran ultrarunner, Monica Moore, joins The Nation with her coach, Seth Kotelnicki to explain how she trained for the recent  Pine to Palm 100  in an nontraditional way.  Seth Kotelnicki is the owner of  The Ranch Athletics .  His training method develops mental and physical endurance by concentrating on: Perfect efficient running form (i.e.  The Pose Method ) Strong core and intense, regular pow...

Ian Torrence  has been a busy guy this summer participating in 9 races thus far - and winning 3 of them!  He joins us to talk about his recent race,  Stagecoach 100 , that he directed and had to cancel due to weather threats.  Ian then opens the TRN grab bag for a lively discussion on surprise topics. You can tap into Ian's coaching skills at  McMillan Running Take the Tailwind Challenge at:   Tai...

Geoff Roes  is one of the best ultra trail runners to participate in this sport.  He has won many races and set course record on many of the most difficult 100-mile races in the United States including: Susitna 100  CR Resurrection Pass 100   CR 2-time winner:  Wasatch Front 100 Hurt 100  CR The Bear 100 Western States 100  CR Santa Barbara 100  CR by over 3-1/2 hours! He was captured in the JB Be...

Dr. Nicholas Romanov is a two-time Olympic coach and creator of the  Pose Method   of running, which uses gravity as the primary force for forward movement, instead of muscular energy.  He is a world-renowned sports scientist who as consulted with elite athletes, professional sports teams, and the National Triathlon teams of Great Britain, United States, Mexico and Russia. Supported by his latest...

Ashley Walsh  rejoins Trail Runner Nation to discuss some common norms that you should question: You don’t have to get faster You don’t need to run long on weekends You don’t need a sponsor You don’t need to apologize for a crappy race on social media Take the Tailwind Challenge at:   Tailwind Nutrition      Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at  Petzl

Congratulations to  Jimmy Dean Freeman  and Andy Kumeda for completing the Original Six Hundo Challenge (aka The Last Great Race): Old Dominion , June 7, 2014 Western States ,  June 28, 2014 Vermont Trail , July 19, 2014 Angeles Crest , August 2, 2014 Leadville Trail , August 16, 2014 Wasatch Front , September 5, 2014 They join a very small group of 35 athletes to have completed this task since 19...

Victor Ballesteros  was the second place finisher at the inaugural  Tahoe 200  mile Endurance Race beginning on Friday, September 5, 2014.  This 100-hour limited run circumnavigates Lake Tahoe in California.  With over 39,800 feet (12,131 meters) of ascent and 39,800 feet of descent, it proved to be one heck of a challenge for the 90 warriors that toed the line. Candice Burt , the race director (m...

Candice Burt  rejoins The Nation to discuss the  Tahoe 200 , the first 200-mile race in North America.  The race will begin on Friday, September 5 and cutoff is the following Tuesday, September 9.  The race will be covered by Candice's article,  How to be Tough as Nails Mentally for Your 100 Miler Link to  study on smiling Take the Tailwind Challenge at:   Tailwind Nutrition      Check out the coo...

Join TRN and follow  Jimmy Dean Freeman  and Andy Kumeda as they take on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the  "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC Stan Jensen, caretaker for  www.run100s.com  joins us as Jimmy and Andy's mentor. Jimmy & Andy reflect on their   Leadville Trail 100  races and looks ahead to their FINAL,  Wasatch Front 100  this weekend. Follow Jimmy and Andy's challenge at #O6HC...

Are you mentally tough to run an ultra? Are you addicted to running? Do you use imagery to make you a better runner? Dr. Duncan Simpson  is a  Certified Sport Psych Consultant (CC-AASP), Assistant Prof in Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology (SEPP) UG coordinator for SEPP   Barry University  in Miami, FL. He recently finished gathering information to help understand Ultra Runners.  Specifical...

Warren Pole  returns to TRN for a spirited round of Grab Bag.  There are only 2 rules in TRN Grab Bag: 1.  Come with two topics. 2. Be prepared to comment on every topic.  Some opics that came out of the grab bag: Are ultrarunners becoming hobos? underwear or commando? Does ultrarunning cause tooth decay?  ARTICLE Ultrarunning is like child birth Will the Grand Canyon forbid Rim to Rim running? Ta...

Join TRN and follow  Jimmy Dean Freeman  and Andy Kumeda as they take on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the  "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC Legendary  Marshall Ulrich  joins us as Jimmy's mentor. Jimmy reflects on his  AC100  race and looks ahead to his  Leadville Trail 100  this weekend. Follow Jimmy's challenge at #O6HC or @CoachJimmyDean or at  Socal Coyotes To read more about JDF's c...

We met  David Horton  at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run.  David Horton is a 5-time finisher of this race and the winner of the first two.  We discuss with him the unique qualities that make this race one of the toughest runs in the world.  David has also completed over 160 ultras, has 40 wins, and many other ambitious running endeavors.  This gives him the authority to teach a class at  Liberty Un...