Best Trail Runner Nation Podcasts (2024)

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EP 682: 2024 Western States 100 Prognostications 1:41:42

8h ago1:41:42

1:41:42

Each year at this time, Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation each year to discuss the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run. This is the 11th year that he ruminates and give us his picks for the podium and the other notable runners. We decided this year to take a look at the constant character in every year's race, the course and do an in-depth desc…

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Ep. 145 - Fabio Napoleoni - Love & Nostalgia 1:00:33

4m ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Fabio Napoleoni is a professional artist. He is known for vivid colors and captivating emotional character set in simple landscapes. He has a heart in every one of his paintings. Fabio has authored 3 childrens' books, the Dragonboy series. He comes from a family of artists,and was born in Puerto Rico. His passion and love of art started at a young …

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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in Bend 4:41

11m ago4:41

4:41

Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in BendBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fight 4:28

21h ago4:28

4:28

Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fightBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barley 6:01

21h ago6:01

6:01

Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barleyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 years 4:32

2d ago4:32

4:32

JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 yearsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Katie Steele: A Harrowing Running Story, Inspires a Book 42:13

2d ago42:13

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Katie Steele fell in love with sports at an early age. By the time she reached high school, that love had developed into a passion for competitive running. But the fun of racing turned destructive as Steele progressed through the competitive world of top level collegiate racing in the US, the NCAA. Her experiences were further exacerbated by the in…

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At issue in Providence nurses strike: Oregon’s hospital staffing law 5:17

3d ago5:17

5:17

More than 3,000 nurses at six Providence hospitals across the state are set to go on strike for three days this week. In an unusual turn of events, they’re striking in part over the rollout of a law that was hailed just two years ago as a major win for the nurses union and the first of its kind in the nation.…

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Meet the Nation 268 - Ray Sides 25:47

3d ago25:47

25:47

Meet Nation Member Ray Sides #RunTJM This week's Strava Leaderboard: Most Miles: Chrisrtine Tokarz 137.7 Miles Most Time Running: Christine Tokarz 38:48:03 Most Vert: 24,649 ft. TRIPLE CROWN!!! Sign up for the Ten Juink Miles Races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Congrats everyone!! Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/…

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MetalMania 4:42

4d ago4:42

4:42

Portland’s MetalMania blends wrestling and heavy metal for raucous eventBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy 4:54

6d ago4:54

4:54

The shipping container service was in jeopardy of disappearing until Governor Tina Kotek stepped in to propose $40 million in state funds for the Port.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Langbaan wins the coveted Outstanding Restaurant category at the 2024 James Beard Awards. 4:51

6d ago4:51

4:51

The most outstanding restaurant in the US is located inside another restaurant in Northwest Portland. It’s appropriately named Langbaan, which means “back of the house” and serves a five course tasting menu of elevated Thai food with Pacific Northwest ingredients.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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For this Portland vexillologist, every day is Flag Day 5:00

6d ago5:00

5:00

Neighbors in Portland’s Forest Park get a new glimpse of Ted Kaye’s flag collection dailyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Gang Show 221 - Jenn Collins 2:12:35

6d ago2:12:35

2:12:35

Join Scotty, Mandi, Barry Thrune and Jenn "Matza Ball" Robbins for Ten Junk Miles with special guest Jenn Collins!! We discuss Jenn's life in running, the Awesome Sauce issue, kosher take out food, recent races, and much much more!! This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https://ucan.co/tenjunkmiles Si…

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EP 681: Stories From Western States 100 56:08

6d ago56:08

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Leading up to the 2024 Western States 100 Endurance Race, ultra legends Ellie Greenwood and Ian Sharman share their incredible experiences at the Western States 100. Ellie, who set a new women’s record in her first WS100 in 2011, and Ian, with the record for the fastest cumulative time across 10 WS100 finishes, dive into their journeys into ultra r…

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Former Oregon Gov. Neil Goldschmidt has died 5:52

7d ago5:52

5:52

Goldschmidt, once a towering figure in state and national politics, admitted sexually abusing a teenager and attempting to cover it up.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new program 4:49

9d ago4:49

4:49

High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new programBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Madie Boreman: Becoming a Professional Steeplechaser 33:15

9d ago33:15

33:15

Madie Boreman is a professional steeplechaser for Oiselle, and last year, 2023, in her very first season as a pro, she established herself as a racer to watch. Getting to this point, however, has been full of many ups and downs. In this episode Boreman shares the fascinating story of transitioning from collegiate racing to the professional ranks. B…

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Ep. 144 - Zach Miskovic - From Pro Ice To Professional Advice 1:03:13

10d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Zach Miskovic has been a professional ice hockey player since 2009. That year Zach was signed as a free agent by the Washington Capitals. He has played with ten different teams throughout his professional career. Currently, he is a financial advisor with Thrivent. Zach still coaches junior hockey as well. Tune in today as we discuss not only Zach’s…

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Meet the Nation 256 - Scott Hagerty 17:47

10d ago17:47

17:47

Meet Nation Member Scott Hagerty #RunTJM This week's Strava Leaderboard: Most Miles: Marquis Cox - 155 Miles Most Time Running: Chris Connelly 28:15:36 Most Vert: Jesus Pacheco 27,372 Sign up for the Ten Juink Miles Races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Congrats everyone!! Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/131322 Joi…

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A new District Attorney for Multnomah County 5:55

13d ago5:55

5:55

Multnomah County has a new district attorney. Nathan Vasquez defeated his boss Mike Schmidt and will become the county’s top prosecutor in 2025.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Long Run 222 - Brett Kessler - President-Elect of the American Dental Association 2:32:52

13d ago2:32:52

2:32:52

Take a long run with Scotty and Brett Kessler, the President-elect of the American Dental Association. They discuss dentistry generally, Brett's journey though recovery and his discovery of fitnees. Brett is a two-time Kona Ironman finisher and ultra runner. This episode also brought to you by UCAN! Use the code TENJUNKMILES for 20% off here: https…

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Vancouver gnome trail 4:05

14d ago4:05

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Vancouver gnome trailBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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EP 680: Breaking Barriers in Women’s Running 54:58

14d ago54:58

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We are joined by Maggie Mertens, the author of "Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women," which challenges long-held beliefs about women in running. Starting with a powerful reminder from over a century ago, when a woman ran the first modern Olympic marathon without permission, the book reveals how women have faced…

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Oregon Ballet Theatre shatters attendance record 5:05

14d ago5:05

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Oregon Ballet Theatre had 92,000 attendees this year, the best attendance record ever. We talk with executive director Shane Jewell about what they did right this season.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Race Report: Betsy Saina + 2024 USATF 25k National Championships 34:34

16d ago34:34

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Olympian and professional marathon runner for Asics Betsy Saina tells the story of how it all went down at the 2024 USATF 25k National Championships. Saina returned to this race as the reining champion. Saina was born in Kenya and that is where she currently lives. She came to the US for college and had an incredible collegiate career racing for Io…

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025 7:16

17d ago7:16

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New jets and renovations coming to Oregon Air National Guard 4:41

17d ago4:41

4:41

New jets and renovations coming to Oregon Air National GuardBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Meet the Nation 255 - Chuck Rudd 23:17

17d ago23:17

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Meet Nation Member Chuck Rudd #RunTJM This week's Strava Leaderboard: Most Miles: Simen Holvik - 121.9 Miles Most Time Running: Becky Bell 46:53:04 Most Vert: MDL Ramos 18,229 Sign up for the Ten Juink Miles Races here: https://www.tenjunkmilesracing.com Congrats everyone!! Join our Strava Group here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/131322 Join our of…

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Umatilla tribal leader passes the drip torch to future generations learning about prescribed fire 4:42

19d ago4:42

4:42

Before colonization, many Northwestern tribes used fire to replenish lands. Those fires burned grasses and underbrush, adding nutrients to the soil and helping plants germinate. Raymond Huesties of the Umatilla tribe is sharing this knowledge of prescribed fire with younger generations.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Beaverton author announced as finalist for literary awards 6:04

20d ago6:04

6:04

In Rachel K. Jones’ fantasy/horror story “The Sound of Children Screaming,” a fourth-grade teacher and her students find themselves in a magical world during a school shooting. The story draws inspiration from real-life events. The Beaverton author’s short story is a finalist for several literary awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker a…

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Out for Delivery: hanging with a rural postal carrier 7:15

20d ago7:15

7:15

An At Work WIth Connie Gunn, a rural postal carrier in Scappoose, OregonBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Gang Show 220 - Salton Sea Recap (Corrected) 1:27:53

20d ago1:27:53

1:27:53

Join Scotty, Kevin Jordan, John Krist, Barry Thrune, Shae Meritt, Rebecca Ellerman and Diane Durden for a discussion of all things Badwater Salton Sea. Logistics, training, planning and execution. Maybe a few poop stories too! This is a great listen for anyone curious about Badwater Salton Sea. We ask and answer most of the question you might have.…

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EP 679: Training Variety for Peak Performance 1:08:23

21d ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In this episode, we discuss "Adaptation and Diversity in Training" with our adventurous guests Emma Cook-Clarke and Adam Campbell. Both elite athletes in mountain endurance sports, Emma and Adam share how their diverse sports backgrounds influence their training approaches. From soccer and rugby to running and ski mountaineering, Emma discusses her…

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