Best Vert Run Podcasts (2024)

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135. Germain Grangier | Running seriously, but not taking myself too seriously 1:08:08

2d ago1:08:08

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Germain Grangier is a professional trail and endurance athlete from France sponsored by The North Face. In this conversation, we discover more about Germain’s lifestyle, his approach to training and racing, why he chose to live in the Mercantour region of the French Alps, the potential he sees in dealing with struggles and setbacks, and his build-u…

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134. Meet the coaches | Zeljko Radovic 50:36

9d ago50:36

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Zeljko Radovic is a trail runner and a coach for Vert.run from Belgrade, Serbia ____________________________ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vert.run⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG Download our app and sign up to our training plans on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vert.run⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can send us a message with any questions for us or for our guests! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/vertrun/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Francesc…

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133. Rising stars of the sport: Lukas Ehrle 1:03:09

16d ago1:03:09

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Lukas Ehrle is a trail, mountain and track athlete from Germany. Lukas is only 19 years old but he's already an accomplished athlete and for sure one of the most interesting rising stars in the sport of distance running. His versatility from the track to the trails is impressive and he represents really well the approach to running that the new gen…

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132. Coach Lab with Max Keith | GPS watches: best models, most important features and how to take advantage of your GPS watch for trail running 41:50

24d ago41:50

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Max Keith is a trail runner from Chile and the co-founder of Vert. In this episode we talk about GPS watches: from how to choose a GPS and how to use it, to the best models, the different activity data and some of the most recent innovations in the market. Maybe you have a GPS watch but you’ve never really understood how to take advantage of a cert…

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131. Meet the coaches | Adam Brown 52:18

30d ago52:18

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Adam Brown is a trail runner and a coach for Vert.run from Australia ____________________________ Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vert.run⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on IG Download our app and sign up to our training plans on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vert.run⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can send us a message with any questions for us or for our guests! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/vertrun/message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Francesco's links: …

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130. Sophia Laukli | Running and skiing: my life, my soul 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

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Sophia Laukli is a professional trail runner and cross country skier for Salomon coming from the US. Sophia is only 23 but is already a star of the sport, being the 2023 Golden Trail World Series champion, having won races like the Mont Blanc Marathon and Sierre Zinal and her first cross country skiing world cup race this year. I decided to reach o…

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129. Coach Lab with Max Keith | What types of tests can you do to monitor your fitness? Tracking progress and understanding how you're responding to training 37:47

2M ago37:47

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Max Keith is a trail runner from Chile and the co-founder of Vert. In this episode we talk about the different types of tests that you can do to monitor your fitness. Tracking progress is not always easy, and tests are a good way to understand how you’re responding to training, if you know what you’re doing and how to interpret the data - something…

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128. Kirsten Kortebein | The behind the scenes that most people don't see: building Vert, unglamorous work, freelancing, life between the US and Europe 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

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I’m recording this interview live, from the Vert.run headquarters in Boulder and my guest today is Kirsten Kortebein. Kirsten is one of the vert.run co-founders, together with her partner Moises Jimenez and their friend Max Keith. We talk about what she thinks and how she feels about the journey with Vert, what are some of the challenges that she h…

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127. Coach Lab with Steve Krenn | How to find new trails and how to build routes 37:28

2M ago37:28

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Steve Krenn is a trail runner from New York and a Vert.run coach. In this episode, Steve and I give some tips on how to find trails when you're in a new place, for example for a work trip or when you are on vacation, how to build routes, how to discover the most popular trails in a certain area, how to take advantage of some route builder apps and …

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126. Francesco Puppi and Leo Pershall | Lake Sonoma recap: preparation, strategy, nutrition, gear and post race reflections 1:15:19

2M ago1:15:19

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Last week Leo and I ran the Lake Sonoma 50 and Lake Sonoma Marathon in California. We both had very good races, with Leo placing 7th overall in the marathon in 4:01:53, and I winning the LS50 with a new course record in 6:30:17. This is our race recap: we talk about our training leading up to the race, strategy, taper, nutrition, gear, approach, wh…

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125. Coach Lab with Parker Farabee | Strength Training for trail runners 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Parker Farabee is a trail runner, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and coach from Portland, Oregon. In this episode we talk about strength training for trail runners. Why is strength training so important, why do we need strength as trail runners? Of course we're not bodybuilders, so how much strenght do we need? What type of strength trainin…

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124. Seth Ruhling | Boulder Boys fan favorite. Training and life in Boulder, the professionalization of the sport, comparing the US and European trail running scene and much more 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

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I’m recording this interview live, from the vert run headquarters in boulder aka moi’s house, and my guest today is Seth Ruhling. Seth is a North Face sponsored athlete, a podcast host and a boulder boy fans favorite. He’s originally from Tennessee but he’s moved to Boulder to chase his dream to train and compete at the highest level in the sport o…

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123. Yngvild Kaspersen, Toni McCann, Dani Moreno | Updates from Auburn, CA 58:58

3M ago58:58

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Yngvild Kaspersen, Toni McCann and Dani Moreno are professional trail athletes for Adidas Terrex and respectively CCC 2023 winner, OCC 2023 winner and third place finisher at OCC 2022. Yngvild, Toni and Dani are currently in Auburn for a short training camp on the Western States trails, so I thought it would be fun to catch up and see how they’re d…

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122. Benjamin Roubiol | Catching up with the 2023 trail running world champion 33:21

3M ago33:21

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Benjamin Roubiol is our 2023 trail running world champion. Benjamin comes from France (Savoie) won the world title in the long race in Innsbruck, on a 80km course with 6000m of elevation. We catch up with Benjamin to know how he’s doing and how he is structuring his training in this first part of the season, his goals in 2024, some curiosities abou…

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121. Coach Lab with Steve Krenn | Tips for trail running at night 33:23

3M ago33:23

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Steve Krenn is a trail runner from New York and a Vert.run coach. Running at night can be a beautiful and rewarding experience, if you know how to do it. Some of the most famous ultra trail races often include running through the night. During the wintertime, when the days are short, we’re often running through the dark, before or after school or w…

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120. Carlos Ferrer | Mile & Stone - The must-read newsletter for trail running pros and enthusiasts 1:08:11

4M ago1:08:11

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Carlos Ferrer Fernández is a trail runner from Paris and the managing director of the newsletter Mile and Stone. I invited Carlos on the podcast after following his newsletter for a while, and discovering a great project that I feel like is contributing to more knowledge, better information and more professionalization in the trail and ultra runnin…

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119. Kimi Schreiber | The value of authenticity 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

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Kimi Schreiber is a professional trail runner, a journalist and a podcaster from Germany. She runs for Adidas Terrex. In this episode, we chat about running, training and trail running media, but the main topic of our conversation is probably authenticity: the courage to be ourselves and show other people what we really are, not what we pretend to …

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118. Coach Lab with Parker Farabee | How to build an aerobic base 30:40

4M ago30:40

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Parker Farabee is a trail runner, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and coach from Portland, Oregon. In this episode we talk about base training and how to build an aerobic base. What are the benefits of base training? Why is it essential to increase our work capacity and improve fatigue resistance? What happens to our bodies when we're traini…

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117. Robbie Simpson | Running fast on any surface, any distance 1:07:34

4M ago1:07:34

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Robbie Simpson is a professional trail and road runner from Scotland, sponsored by Adidas Terrex. Robbie is one of the best all around athletes in the world: he's run anything from 5k on the road to ultramarathons. He's been on the podium of Sierre-Zinal FIVE times, he's won a world mountain running championships bronze medal, and he's won a medal …

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116. Coach lab with Max Keith | How to monitor your training 50:04

5M ago50:04

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Max Keith is a trail runner from Chile and the co-founder of Vert. In this episode we talk about how to monitor your training: what data and metrics should we be paying attention to? Technology, with all kinds of data, has become so easy to access, but what is actually relevant and what should we really care about? What can we learn from the analys…

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Reaching the Finish Line (feat. the Herd) 35:04

5M ago35:04

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Well, we've reached the finish line. Episode 190 is the final episode of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast. In this final episode, we feature the Herd. You get to hear from many of the amazing people that make up this great community. Jefé gives his sincere thanks to all the people that made this podcast so special. From the Big Ass Runner c…

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115. Henriette Albon | Winter Bob Graham Round FKT, quitting a "normal" job and turning pro, balancing racing and personal projects, keeping it fun! 59:34

5M ago59:34

59:34

Henriette Albon is a professional runner for Arc'teryx living in Norway. Henriette just set the women’s winter FKT of the Bob Graham Round, one of the most challenging and famous trail routes in the British Lake District, tagging 42 peaks and covering 106 miles with over 8000m of elevation. In this episode we talk about the challenges of her advent…

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The Next to Last Aid Station (feat. Steven Pritt, Marcie Bazor, and Timmy Time) 1:06:20

5M ago1:06:20

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We celebrate our second to last episode by bringing you a very special edition of the show. All four of the original Big Ass Runner Crew share their memories, experiences, and stories from the last four years. Join us as we sit around Jefé's Big Ass Couch and share some laughs and tears on our way to the conclusion of the Big Ass Runner. New YouTub…

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114. Coach lab with Parker Farabee | How to deal with an injury, cross training and rehab. 29:44

5M ago29:44

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Parker Farabee is a trail runner, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist and coach from Portland, Oregon. In this episode we talk about how to deal with an injury and about cross training and rehab. We will point out and clarify some of the most important things you should do when you get injured, how you can and should maintain consistency in your…

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A Big Ass Announcement & Chatting with Podcasting Friends 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

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We start Episode 188 with a Big Ass Announcement you don't want to miss. And then gather with some of our awesome podcasting friends. What's the Big Ass Announcement and who are our podcasting friends? Find out on Episode 188 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast! New YouTube channel ->YouTube BigAssRunner.com More content on IG @big_ass_runn…

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113. Voices from the Vert.run community: Kristin Jensen | Trail running in Denmark, training with Vert, running long and backyard ultras 44:36

5M ago44:36

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Kristin Jensen is a trail runner from Denmark and a Vert.run explore athlete. Kristin is a passionate runner whose goal is, like many other athletes that we coach, to run longer, faster and stronger while having fun in the process. In this episode we talk about being a trail runner in Denmark, probably not the most typical place you would think whe…

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The 2024 HOKA Bandera Recap 32:31

5M ago32:31

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Get the behind-the-scenes recap of the 2024 HOKA Bandera Endurance Trail Race from the infamous Chapas Aid Station. You'll hear from some of the folks serving at the aid station, as well as a summary of the race itself. And possibly hear exclusive audio from one of the winners. You'll love getting the inside scoop on this awesome trail ultra marath…

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112. Katie Schide | All the little things add up 1:10:48

6M ago1:10:48

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Katie Schide is a professional trail runner for The North Face from the US, living in France. Katie is one of the most well known and established trail runners in the world: she’s just been awarded the second place of the Trail Runner of the Year Award presented by Freetrail, and as well as the second place of the historic Ultra Runner of the Year …

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Ultra Running for Normal People with Sid Garza-Hillman 43:58

6M ago43:58

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We are all about the every day runner, and this week we get to talk to author, coach, race director Sid Garza-Hillman about his new book, Ultra Running for Normal People: Life Lessons Learned On and Off the Trail. We dive into a few of the nine lessons covered in the book. As every day runners, you'll love Sid's perspective on the trails, which lik…

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111. Common misconceptions in training for trail and ultra running 1:17:43

6M ago1:17:43

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In this episode we talk about some common misconceptions in training for trail and ultras. With the recent increase in participation in trail and ultrarunning and more and more people coming to trail running from the roads or other endurance sports, team sports, or from being sedentary, we felt a need to discuss some common myths and not always acc…

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Two Films You Don't Want to Miss 36:06

6M ago36:06

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When we come across great films we know the Big Ass Runner Herd would enjoy, we must pass them along. Both films are must-see. The first, a fantastic ultra marathon documentary surrounding one of the top races in our sport. The second, a feature film that is trail running adjacent, but is chalked full of valuable life lessons. Jeff talks about them…

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110. Dan Curts | Trail and road fitness, Northswood Athletic Team, trail running on the East Coast 55:58

6M ago55:58

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Dan Curts is a professional trail runner for Brooks coming from New Hampshire, United States. With PRs of 3:43 in the 1500m, sub 4 min in the mile and 13:38 in the 5000m, Dan is a really fast, really talented runner who’s main focus is on mountain running and the sub ultra distances. This year he won the US mountain running up and down champs and h…

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Trail Running Christmas List & How to Attack New Year's Resolutions 34:48

6M ago34:48

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We're back and it's a new year! We start by talking about what was on everyone's trail running Christmas list. And find out it Santa was good to the Big Ass Runner Herd or not? With a New Year comes resolutions, or as we prefer, goals. What are some of the top goals people have, and what are some steps you can take to make sure goals are just here …

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109. Max Keith | The Speed Project Atacama 2023 1:18:05

6M ago1:18:05

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Our own Max Keith just ran The Speed Project Atacama, a 500km crossing of the Atacama Desert that is not just a race, it’s an adventure, a deep dive into the unknown, a shared experience with all the participants and crews, an introspective journey across one’s emotions and soul. The only rule of this event is that there are no rules, and that you …

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The Inside Story on a Last Man Standing (feat. Hayden Harrell) 37:36

7M ago37:36

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Have you considered racing in a Last Man Standing? Curious how they differ from other trail races? We invite Hayden Harrell into the Big Ass Runner studio to get the inside scoop into his first Last Man Standing. You'll learn hear all about his experience - what his pre-race goals and concerns were, what his race strategy, how the race went, and wh…

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108. James Huw | Trail running and climate action: why the environmental issue should be a key topic of every discussion related to outdoor sports 59:31

7M ago59:31

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James Huw is a trail runner, a science presenter, a geologist, astronomy and climate scientist from Wales, UK. James’ mission is to communicate science, make science cool and accessible to people. With Kilian Jornet he founded the Athlete Climate Academy, a place to give outdoor athletes the background they need to discuss climate change and enviro…

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A Real Wedding Story & Going Back to the Very Beginning 59:18

7M ago59:18

59:18

El Jefé shares the story of his daughter's wedding - did it go over well or was it totally wheels off? And shares five ways weddings are like trail races. See if you agree and hear some secret audio of the big day. And in segment two, we take you back to the very beginning. The very, very beginning. You'll laugh, you might even cry. No, you'll prob…

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107. Emkay Sullivan | Redefining plans, dealing with fatigue and understanding ourselves through running 1:09:16

7M ago1:09:16

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Emkay Sullivan is a professional trail runner for Craft from Reno, Nevada, United States. After a long and challenging year full of success but also some setbacks, Emkay decided to put off her final goal of 2023 and not run CIM, California International Marathon. In this episode talk about the challenge of training, the difficulty of redefining goa…

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The Ideal Morning Routine & Getting Your Legs Vert Ready 37:30

7M ago37:30

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We asked the Big Ass Runner Herd what their idea morning routine is, and they didn't disappoint. Get inspired by the Herd and getting your day started off right as you try to become the best trail runner you can be. We'll also hear from one of Jeff's favorite marketers who has an awesome take on morning routines. And race season is here and we need…

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106. Malen Osa | From the Basque Country, with a strong will to leave a mark in trail running 53:00

7M ago53:00

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Malen Osa is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Spain, in the Basque Country. Malen is only 20 years old and has had a breakthrough season in 2023, placing fourth overall in the final ranking Golden Trail World Series, and top 5 at Dolomyths Run, Pikes Peak Ascent and Mammoth Trail Fest. She’s definitely one of the most interesting y…

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Do Saunas Help Trail Runners & A New Trail Running Season (feat. Rick Bonam) 39:24

7M ago39:24

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Do you bio-hack? What does that even mean? Where does sauna fit, what are the benefits, and what does the science say? We dig into this topic, and find out if Jefé made the plunge into sauna. And we talk a lot about different seasons of life. Well Big Ass Runner Herd member Rick Bonam is in a season where he is running toward the trails. You'll lov…

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105. Emily Hawgood | The joy of running + training discussions: training data, athlete-coach relationship, strength training, altitude training 1:16:48

7M ago1:16:48

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Emily Hawgood is a professional trail and ultra runner from Zimbabwe sponsored by Adidas Terrex. Emily is one of the most wonderful and cheerful people I know, not just in the sport of running, and she’s one of the strongest trail athletes in the world, especially in the 100k-100m distance. She’s also a running coach, a strength coach, she studied …

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Great Trail Race Options for 2024 & A Lake Murray Recap 36:46

7M ago36:46

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If you're looking to add to your racing calendar in 2024, Jeff shares four great races to consider. Will you join the Big Ass Runner crew at any of them? Which is your favorite? And while Jeff missed the Lake Murray endurance race, he had an awesome correspondent on site. We share some exclusive audio and a race recap of what was another great race…

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104. Mike McMonagle @shitinthewoods | Trail running media and photography, supporting women athletes and the community 1:09:56

8M ago1:09:56

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Mike McMonagle is trail runner and photographer from Salt Lake City, United States. I met Mike, better known to the public with his instagram handle @shitinthewoods, last year at the world championship in Thailand, and I was inspired by his vibrant pictures showing the athletes in the peak of their efforts. I started following him and I discovered …

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Dealing with a Devastating Loss (A Special Episode) 25:08

8M ago25:08

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Jeff opens up about a profound loss within his extended family, delving into the lessons he's gaining from this challenging experience. Life is a journey of peaks and valleys, marked by inevitable losses that touch us all. Navigating these difficult moments and extracting valuable lessons from them is a crucial aspect of personal growth. In sharing…

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103. Francesco Puppi | Racing my first long ultra and 2023 season recap 59:02

8M ago59:02

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Francesco Puppi⁠ is a pro athlete for Nike and your Running Long podcast host. Today I'm joined by Max and Moi, founder and co-founder of Vert.run, to talk about my 2023 season, including my first experience in a long ultra at Templiers (80km +3500m), where I placed second behind Jonathan Albon. We’re going to dive deep into how the race went, how …

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102. Lauren Klein | How and why you should think about improving your running economy 46:54

8M ago46:54

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Laurein Klein is a trail and ultra runner with an undergraduate degree in athletic training, a master degree in exercise science and experience in the sports medicine field. In this episode we talk about how biomechanics influences running economy and how we can improve our running economy through training to become better and more efficient runner…

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My First Trail Race (feat. Johnny Wise) & The Big Difference: Trail vs. Ironman 57:42

8M ago57:42

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The Wise Runner, Johnny Wise, gives us his account of his first trail race. This road runner ventures on the trail and shares his perspective on how it went, and what the differences are. And in segment two, we venture to Tempe, Arizona for a Half Ironman. We give you live audio of the event, with some exciting play-by-play, and talk about the diff…

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101. Gloria Giudici | Balancing having a full time job and being a high level athlete 52:18

8M ago52:18

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Gloria Giudici - for me and for some of my friends Rita - is an amateur runner, Sportsshoes ambassador and full time worker who happens to be my girlfriend. Rita - which is Gloria’s middle name, for those of you who are wondering about where it comes from, is one of the hardest working people I know and for sure a great source of strength and inspi…

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Steven's New Ass Stuff is Back! & A Scary Story You Won't Believe 1:01:11

8M ago1:01:11

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Looking for cool trail running gear ideas - you're in luck! Steven's New Ass Stuff is back with six amazing "stuff" ideas. From $6 to $100 and everything in between. You don't want to miss it. And we bring you a very scary story - a true scary story - you won't believe! See if the hair on your neck stands up as Jeff and Steven face a near death exp…

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