Best Trail Runner Nation Podcasts (2024)

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EP 691: Breaking Records at Leadville: A 100-Mile Journey 1:15:10

1d ago1:15:10

1:15:10

In this episode, Coach David Roche delves into his record-breaking performance at the 2024 Leadville 100, sharing insights into his unique approach to training, racing, and pushing personal limits. David discusses the importance of embracing failure as a pathway to success, maintaining a strong mindset, and never giving in to the urge to hike aka "…

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Long Run 227 - James Lambert (a/k/a Frenchy) 2:07:37

1h ago2:07:37

2:07:37

Join Scotty and @James "Frency" Lambert for a long run in which they discuss his life as a French travelling magician to being a trail and ultra runner now based on Colorado. They discuss his fast wife. His recent cancer diagnosis. Life. The Brave like Gabe Foundation. And much much more. Donate to Brave Like Gabe here: https://secure.givelively.or…

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Inside the Race Industry: The Future of Timing & Why Races Cost So Much with CEO Phil Dumontet 59:48

19m ago59:48

59:48

Ever catch yourself complaining about how much you paid to sign up for a race? Here's the inside story. Phil Dumontet is a 2:42 marathoner, the founder of Boulderthon, and the CEO of race management and timing company Brooksee. Personally, I believe Brooksee's timing technology is going to revolutionize road racing in the future. In this episode, w…

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Visiting Hurricane Ridge on Transit after the lodge fire 11:13

3h ago11:13

11:13

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares about her recent experience taking the Clallam Transit shuttle from downtown Port Angeles to Hurricane Ridge, as well as what to expect at Hurricane Ridge after the fire and without the day lodge. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content com…

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#224 - Gavan Hennigan: 1000 Mile Iditarod Trail Race in Alaska, Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and More 1:16:10

14h ago1:16:10

1:16:10

On this week of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Gavan Hennigan (@soulogav on Instagram), an extreme ultra runner and adventurer who has gone from early struggles with addiction in his youth and subsequent rehabilitation journey to transitioning from recreational sports to extreme adventure sports along with balancing that with living and…

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Gang Show 225 - Badger Wrap Up and Dirty Laundry 2:11:50

1h ago2:11:50

2:11:50

Join Scott Kummer, Mandi Florip, Jen Matza Robbins, Barry Thrune and Eddie Pedroza for ten junk miles in which we talk about everyting that happened at the Badger, go through drop bags and sort through dirty laundry. donate to Jen's NY Marathon fundraiser here: https://donate.parentprojectmd.org/fundraiser/5388505 Sign up for the races here: https:…

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EP 690:Trail Classics: 50 North American Trails You Must Try 1:05:15

5d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Ricky Gates discusses his latest project, The Field Guide to Classic Trails in North America Inspired by the book '50 Classic Climbs of North America,' Ricky set out to create a similar guide for trail runners. The guide aims to highlight 50 must-do trails in North America that can be completed in under 24 hours. The criteria for selecting these tr…

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Unfiltered: New Equipment, Jason’s Knee Injury, Milestones, and more with Jon Levitt 53:20

9d ago53:20

53:20

Kick back for a less structured conversation with my friend Jonathan Levitt, focusing on the big and small real-life issues affecting runners. Jon is a runner, cyclist, and host of For The Long Run Podcast. I like to joke that Jon is the Mayor of Boulder because of his ridiculous network of every single runner who lives within 100 miles. We share a…

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The Best Summer View Hikes in Olympic National Park 15:28

1d ago15:28

15:28

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie and Craig discuss their favorite big view hikes for summer in Olympic National Park. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode! Get on Jennie…

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Meet the Nation 274 - Ory Frazier 29:22

4d ago29:22

29:22

Meet Nation Member Ory Frazier #RunTJM This week's Strava Leaderboard: Most Miles: Simen Holvik 186.8 Most Time Running: Carl Jarema 68:10:33 Most Vert: Eric Weslowski 39,865 Ory's Parkinson Foundation Fundraiser: http://www3.parkinson.org/goto/oryruns Ory's Coaching Page: https://www.oryfrazier.com/…

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#223 - Mary O'Donnell On: Multiple AG Victories in Triathlons, Ironman, Aeronautical Engineering and Much More 59:57

1d ago59:57

59:57

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome accomplished triathlete and aeronautical engineer Mary O'Donnell as we discuss her transition from competitive swimming to triathlons, her resilience in overcoming an eating disorder, and her accolades, including age group victories in Ironman Cork and TriAthy Olympic, a podium finish in the Tri…

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Long run 226 - Jessica Vandenbush Returns 2:12:01

4d ago2:12:01

2:12:01

Join Scotty and his friend Jessia Vandenbush who is a ultrarunner and head of "Run Clean Eat Dirty" magazine. They discuss what Jessica has been up to, the status of Eat Clean Run Dirty, changes in life and the sport, and much, much more! Subscribe to Eat Clean Run Dirty here: https://www.eatcleanrundirty.com Listen to Jessica's prior interview her…

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EP 689: Finding Joy in the Process: Lessons from a 100-Mile Race 1:05:33

6d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this episode, Nation friend and renowned ultra runner Krissy Moehl talks about her recent race at the High Lonesome 100. Krissy shares her experience running the challenging 100-mile race after a six-year hiatus from 100 milers and discusses her mindset as an aging athlete. She talks about the importance of accepting and embracing her body's cha…

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Aerobic Threshold and the Benefits of Zone 3 with John Davis, PhD 1:07:07

12d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

In today's running culture, people can't stop talking about Zone 2 running. But what about Zone 3? John Davis is an author, running coach, former collegiate runner, and an expert in human performance with a focus on biomechanics. He ran at Carleton College before getting a PhD in biomechanics at Indiana University's School of Public Health, focusin…

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The Best Super Hard Core Hikes in Washington 25:32

6d ago25:32

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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Looking for a challenge? Craig and Jennie talk about the best super hard hikes in Washington that are worth the effort. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a f…

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#222 - Sean Meehan: Waterville Festival 3 Day Stage Winner, Cherry Orchard, UltraRunner and more 1:09:50

8d ago1:09:50

1:09:50

This week on the Any Given Runday podcast delves into Sean Meehan's inspiring journey from a casual marathon runner to a podium finisher in some of Ireland's top ultramarathons such as the 82k Mourne Way, the 200k Kerry Way Ultra and Winner of the Waterville Festival 3 Day Stage. Seán highlights his initial struggles, like a challenging marathon in…

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Ep. 148 - Tiffanee Cook - Mental Toughness Of Growing Down 1:05:11

11d ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Tiffanee Cook is host of the podcast Roll With The Punches. It was born from the question "Why do some people rise stronger after life’s blows, and what can we learn from them?" In addition, she is a coach, business owner, and Aussie! 2:58-Self Growth After Over 800 Episodes 8:52-A New Person After Podcasting 14:59-The Start Of Tiffanee Cook 19:25-…

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Dr. Gaby Go on Plyometrics: Safety and Benefits, Scheduling, & Favorite Plyos 59:55

12d ago59:55

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Most runners have heard of plyometrics, but are they using these exercises effectively to prevent injury and boost performance? Dr. Gaby Go is a Doctorate of Physical Therapy who ran Division 1 Track and Field for the University of Maryland, College Park, and who qualified for the Boston Marathon in her debut marathon. Today, Gaby’s sharing a lot o…

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EP 688: The Inspirational ‘Why’ Behind a Record FKT 1:06:10

23d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Emily Halnon joins The Nation this week. She is a trail runner and mountain athlete from Eugene, Oregon. Emily shares her awe-inspiring journey of setting the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 460-mile Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Driven by the desire to honor her late mother, Andrea, who inspired her to start running, Emily talks…

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Mellow Big Payoff Summer Hikes in Washington State 10:47

13d ago10:47

10:47

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode Jennie shares her favorite hikes with big payoffs (views, wildflowers, cold water) without too much sweating and climbing, perfect for a mellow day in midsummer. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed) Leave Jenn…

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Meet the Nation 273 - Richard Urias 23:52

22d ago23:52

23:52

Meet Nation Member Lori Cain #RunTJM This week's Strava Leaderboard: Most Miles: Marquiz Cox 306.4 Most Time Running: Sean Humphrey 48:11:11 Most Vert: Michael Whiteside: 22,579

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#221 - Maebh Brannigan: Sub 3 Hour Dublin Marathon Runner, Dublin Endurance Project, Sea Swimming and More 57:34

16d ago57:34

57:34

On this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome sub 3 hour marathon runner Maebh Brannigan. Maebh shares her experience as a competitive runner, including her remarkable transition from track athletics to falling out of love with running to getting into long-distance running. In her first marathon, she clocked a seriously impress…

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Gang Show 224 - Melissa "Kinda a Big Deal" Kaiser Returns 2:55:56

18d ago2:55:56

2:55:56

Join Scotty, Eddie, Steve "The Mailman" Holcomb and Eddie Pedroza for ten junk miles in which we talk about what's new with Melissa, what's new in life and running, and several other very innapropriate subjects. Hey, Just because we're a runners's podcast that doesn't mean we need to actually talk about running! Prior appearance by Melissa: https:/…

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Zone 2 Q&A: Can You Run Too Slow? When Does Easy Pace Get Faster? 1:00:46

30d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Have we put Zone 2 running on an undeserved pedestal? A recent episode with Brady Holmer dug into Zone 2 as it relates to heat training. One listener named Nadine emailed me some great questions to follow up on the Zone 2 conversation. Like many of you, easy running has gotten confusing for Nadine because of so much of the advice on the internet to…

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EP 687: Rewire Your Running for Stability, Strength & Speed 1:16:49

20d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

In this Trail Runner Nation podcast episode, Jay Dicharry talks about the newly updated edition of his book “Running Rewired,” offering valuable insights on how to combat overuse injuries and optimize movement patterns for better running performance. He emphasizes the need for building a strong body through targeted exercises, as running alone isn’…

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