Trail Runner Nation

Join TRN and follow  Jimmy Dean Freeman  as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the  "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC Jimmy Dean Freeman's quest for the six original hundres in 13 weeks couldn't be accomplished without mentors like Thomas Green. Jimmy reflects on his race in Vermont and looks ahead to his hometown course of AC100 in this podcast. Tom has completed more than 175 ultr...

Alex Varner   is an accomplished distance runner.  In April he completed his first 50 mile race,  Lake Sonoma 50 miler , where he came in fourth place and earning a birth in the  Western States 100 Endurance Run .  After just 2 1/2 months of training, he competed in his first 100 mile race finishing an impressive 7th place.  He seemed like the perfect person to talk about the many different race d...

Join TRN and follow  Jimmy Dean Freeman  as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the  "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC On June 29, 2014, Jimmy completed the  Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run , his second of six 100-mile runs.  Jimmy joins us with his virtual coach,  Ian Sharman , to get a race report, discuss recovery for his third race, the  Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run , on...

We were able to visit with 2014  Hardrock 100  third-place finisher,  Adam Campbell ,  moments after kissing the rock.  This was Adam's second 100-miler where he convincingly proved that he is build for endurance running.  Adam talks to us about how he finds time to trail while holding down a busy career as a lawyer, his philosophy about fitness, how the Hardrock 100 is unique and intimidating.  H...

On July 11, 2014,   141 lucky lottery winners   will tow the line at one of the most demanding 100-mile endurance runs in the world, the   Hardrock 100 . This race began as a tribute to the toughest of the tough miners that worked in this high-altitude, picturesque paradise of western Colorado.  Race Director, Dale Garland, joins the Nation to talk about the history and demands of this course.  Th...

Sally McRae  pushed her body, mind and spirit to finish F10 at the 2014  Western States 100 .  Sally tells her 21 hour 24 minute experience of victory and her lessons learned.         Take the Tailwind Challenge at:   Tailwind Nutrition      Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at  Petzl

Bob Crowley joins us to build off our previous podcast with him.  In "Ultra Trail Running Culture: Bob Crowley- Part 1 we discussed the tenets of being an ultra trail runner, part 2 and part 3 will focus on the emphasis and importance ultra trail runners place on mental preparation for an event.  Specifically, what does one do to plan, prepare, and execute and review to optimize the experience of...

We catch up with  Sally McRae  and  Chris Vargo  to find out how their training is going and talk about common questions they receive as coaches.  We field some questions from live Nation listeners, Ian MacNairn and Emir Dedic. Take the Tailwind Challenge at:   Tailwind Nutrition      Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at  Petzl

Join TRN and follow  Jimmy Dean Freeman  as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the  "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC Jimmy just completed the " Old Dominion ".  Jimmy joins us with his virtual coach,  Andy Jones Wilkins , to get a race report, discuss recovery for his second race, the  Western States 100 Follow Jimmy's challenge at #O6HC or @CoachJimmyDean or at  Socal Coyotes To r...

Amazing trail runner and author of the book One Step Beyond  Malcolm Law and his equally talented wife Sally Law sat down with us and discussed how a small gift in the form of a book became the spark for a dramatic change in life.  Malcolm spun on his heel, leaving the corporate world to become a trail  adventurer and a major fundraiser for Leukemia & Blood Foundation of New Zealand .   Malcolm La...

"There is no such thing as the One True Way to eat for maximum health.  No diet cult is better than the rest, and a person need not join any diet cult to attain maximum health. An agnostic approach to healthy eating that forbids nothing, smiles upon eating for pleasure, and encourages individual choice can do the job just as well or better" - Matt Fitgerald, Diet Cults Well known sports writer, nu...

Join TRN and follow  Jimmy Dean  as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the  "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". Prior to each run we collect a recap from the previous race, bring a mentor to help repair our athlete and commit Jimmy to a prediction. This should be fun......for us. This podcast expert:  David "Sniper" Snipes: Sniper has completed >40 100-mile runs, including Jimmy's first cha...

In the middle of the official  Western States Endurance Run  training weekend, we relax with Ian Torrence Emily Harrison Dominic Grossman Katie DeSplinter We chat about the weekend training Is trail running an activity or a way-of-life Mental Taper How has social media affected ultra running? If you could enter a trail running time machine, would you choose to dial back the dial 100 year? or forwa...

So if you get a chance to have a running discussion with  Ann Trason  and  Andy Jones Wilkins  at mile 55.7 on the  Western States 100 Trail , what would you ask? We throw the kitchen sink at them both and came up with a jumbolia of topics that will make you laugh, gasp, motivate, and train you. Register for Ann's new trail race series,  Overlook Endurance Runs : 50k, 50-mile, and 100K Take the Ta...

We posted a  video  on April 9th about Josh Spector's experience running his first 135-mile race,  The Brazil 135 .    To date it has had over 2 Million views - because it is that good!  Josh's first 135-mile run was on an unfamiliar course in a foreign country,  he talks to us about the difference between 100-milers and running 135 miles, how to prepare yourself for running in a foreign country,...

Many athletes fail to make progress or they see their fitness regress due to three main factors: You become injured You are training improperly You’ve simply lost the desire to train, or train like you used to Dr. Stephen Gangemi, the  Sock Doc ,  joins The Nation to discuss the science behind motivation.  From your brain to your gut, we will discuss the physiological and mental aspects of motivat...

Many athletes fail to make progress or they see their fitness regress due to three main factors: You become injured You are training improperly You’ve simply lost the desire to train, or train like you used to Dr. Stephen Gangemi, the  Sock Doc ,  joins The Nation to discuss the science behind motivation.  From your brain to your gut, we will discuss the physiological and mental aspects of motivat...

One of your most important tools as a runner is your feet. You need to take care of them or your training/race may be foiled. John Vonhof literally wrote the book on how to take care of your feet:  "Fixing Your Feet" .  This book is now in the FIFTH edition!  John joins The Nation to discuss the basic principles of foot care: How you can have healthy & happy feet Footwear Insoles Gaiters Blister p...

Jared Campbell paid his $1.60 and a pack of cigarettes for his third attempt and second finish at the 2014 Barkley Marathons, a niche race in a niche sport.  Since the race's inception in 1986, only fourteen runners out of about 800 have completed the 100 mile race within the official 60 hour cut-off.  Jared is one of two racers that have finished the race twice.  Jared joins The Nation to discuss...

Dr. Mark joins us again to cover some interesting topics: America College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the world’s authority on exercise and health,  just released an article, " How to Select a Running Shoe ", refining their position. Should you follow your doctor's treatment recommendations blindly?  What questions should you ask and what drugs to be careful of as a runner.  There was an article in...

Dr. Ryan Green is a certified athletic trainer and holds a doctorate in kinesiology.  He is a father, husband, runner and cancer survivor.  He recently discovered the benefits of tacking a running break.  We covered the following topics: Running Breaks - how long and how? Are their benefits to stretching? How should you warm up or should you? ( Dr. Green's warm up lunge series ) How to treat injur...

If you could run one last 100 miler with a personal-best time and then never run again OR you could be guaranteed to be able to run three miles a day for the rest of your life, but never run another 100, what would you choose? Andy Jones-Wilkins answers this question and other philosophical questions.  AJW will be running his tenth and final Western States 100 this June.  He has remained a competi...

George Plomarity,  Patagonia's   Team Sports Sales and Marketing Rep, joins The Nation to talk about their marketing campaign called #sufferbetter.  We discuss what this means to the ultra runner and how you can share your experiences with the community and possibly win a full Patagonia kit.  Post your story and photos on  Twitter  or Instagram and you will be registered for a monthly drawing. "Ra...

"One of the most wonderful things that has happened to the world is Trail Running", says Gordy Ainsleigh in a face to face conversation we recently enjoyed.  Gordy talks about where ultra trail running has gone and his thoughts on where is is going.  He talks about his passion for the sport and his secret to life-long running.  He answers some of the Nation Members' questions too.  Find out why Go...

Karl Meltzer  is the record holder for the most 100-mile trail wins and most 100-mile wins in one season.  He joined the Nation with a studio audience the day before Way Too Cool 50K to discuss his race strategies: How does he break up a 100-mile race How does he alter his training when he is injured How has his training changed over the years His multi-day records and upcoming attempt to break th...