Trail Runner Nation

Dr. Maffetone teaches us that the brain's role is often overlooked in training and racing, how to improve brain function through biofeedback stimulation, and how to develop and maintain a better athletic brain. Buy Dr. Phil Maffetone's Big Book of Endurance Training and Running Buy The Big Book of Health and Fitness Previous Podcast with Dr. Maffetone: Speed up by Slowing Down Eat to Win Transcription of Eat to Win Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

Ian Torrence has won 51 ultras and run over 170.  He coaches for McMillan Running.  Ian joins us to talk about what you need to do to prepare for cold weather running - starting from the head to the toes.  He recaps his successful inauguration of the Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach Line Ultra, a 100-mile ultra or relay event.         Here is Ian's earlier podcast:: How to Build a Bonkproof Body Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl Download a free audio book at Audible

Warren Pole joins the Nation in person!  The authorities let Warren and his wife, Erica, into the U.S. with their TRN work visa.  We were able to not only have a great trail running discussion, but also break bread and share 18 miles of the Western States trail with him (with no bonking).   Candice Burt, RD, announces a great new RACE for 2014! Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

It has been 8 months since we last talked to Anna Frost (check out her original podcast HERE).  She has been recovering from a couple debilitating injuries, but has continued to tour the globe representing TEAM SALOMON.  She talks about her most recent trip to Morocco, where she trained with Mohammad Ahansal, 18-time finisher of the Marathon des Sables (winning 4 times and coming in 2nd ten times). Anna talks candidly about how she learned to take time off so that she could heal and what kind of cross training she did to try and keep in shape.  And find out what her next great adventure is. Visit Anna's BLOG and take a look at Anna's cool JEWELRY. You can follow Anna on Facebook or Twitter. Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

Anton has come off a busy year of running and training culminating in the release of the Joel Wolpert film, "In the High Country".  (A MUST have $15 purchase) Tony talks about: his mountain running life-style and philosophy running form - efficient and quick making the movie his Nolan's 14 adventure running and racing in Europe HERE is the link to the first of three videos about Tony's attempt at Nolan's 14 this summer HERE is the link to one of our favorite videos of Tony running. HERE is the link to his Blog, "Riding the Wind"

JB Benna, producer of the film Unbreakable, is also a heck of a runner.  He proved this in October 2013 by breaking the 175 mile unsupported Tahoe Rim Trail FKT at 58h 43m 12s!  JB attempted the run in honor of Michael Popov, the previous record holder, who passed away tragically in 2012.  JB explains Why and his training, race, fuel, and hydration strategies, lessons learned and how he became friends with his individual body parts. Check out the other cool films JB has produced at Journey Film Here is a map of the Tahoe Rim Trail Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

Candice Burt, elite trail runner and active blogger, recently created a glossary of terms that trail runners use.  For example: Paleo Bonk FKT Minimalist Finally, there is a simple dictionary for you to share with your non-trail running friends and family so they can join in the conversation and understand what you are trying to communicate. Candice's blog can be found HERE Check out the races that she directs / co-directs at Bellingham Trail Running Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl Download a free audio book at Audible

Keith Hatfield Keith is a certified physician assistant of 15 years  who had a 10 year career as a certified athletic trainer prior to that, including two years working in professional baseball with the Kansas City Royals organization.  He discusses the following common lower leg ailments that runners might experience: Runner's Knee IT Band (stretch video) Meniscus Pain Planter Faciiatis As an athlete, Keith suffered from planter faciiatis and tried most of the products that help stretch the foot.  Out of necessity, he invented the Hatfield Strap. If you suffer from planter faciiatis, you might want to give his sit strap a try. Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

Stephanie Howe, exercise physiologist, North Face elite runner, and coach, discusses nutrition with us.  Stephanie is a coach with Rebound Oregon with Jay Dicharry (his podcast) Diet fads Super foods losing weight vs. improving fitness: how and when to focus on each Fish oils which carbs should you use when training/racing? iRunFar interview with Stephanie Howe after winning Speadgoat 50K on 2 weeks training after and injury. Stephanie's Blog Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

Your race is a couple days away and you find out that the temperature is going to be unseasonably hot.  How should you change your race strategy?  Sunny Blende discusses what you should change and how the heat will affect you.  She also teaches us that heat acclimatization will benefit us in multiple ways even if our race isn't hot!  We reference the article that Sunny wrote for the September 2013 issue of UltraRunning Magazine. Here is a list of our other podcasts with Sunny: December 4, 2011 Unbreakable Review February 21, 2012 Ultrafuel for Ultrarunners June 5, 2012  Fueling for your First Ultra September 21, 2012 Metabolic Efficiency Training We also mentioned the Australian, Cliff Young.  Here is a video.

Jimmy Dean Freeman sets his sites on the  2014  Last Great Race .   This race combines 6 of the toughest 100M races  in the same year.  In preparation JDF shares his experiences at running AC and Leadville within 13 days of one another.    Oral Hydration Salts Jimmy Dean's Blog Inpired Running Closing Song:  Son's Gonna Rise by Citizen Cope Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl Get your FREE audio book download at Audible

Start this podcast by watching this VIDEO Sally McRae, Josh Spector, David Daley, and Billy Yang put together this training adventure challenge as a way to prepare for their upcoming race, Run Rabbit Run 100 mile race.  A one day summit of the three largest peaks in Southern California - they dubbed it "The Triple Crown", but it has also been called the 8000M Challenge. Mt Jacinto, San Gorgonio, and Mt. Baldy 40 miles of running 14,500 vertical feet of climbing 18.5 hours total time 305 miles of driving between trail heads Sally brings her posse (Josh, Billy, Colin Cooley, and Ethan Newberry) to talk about ADVENTURE TRAINING.  It is a great way to mix up your training schedule and put yourself in a mock-type racing paradigm.  It is a great way to build relationships with your friends and create some memories. Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition    Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl Get your FREE audio book download at Audible

Pura vida is a characteristic Costa Rican phrase. It literally means pure life, however, the real meaning is closer to "plenty of life", "full of life", "this is living!", "going great", or "real living" What better way to celebrate Pura Vida and trail running than to take a vacation to Costa Rica and participate in  La Ruta Trail Race, a 50K or 100K of challenging trails. Wanna make it even better? How about inviting some Tarahumara to participate and give some of the entry fees to their struggling tribes. Wanna make it even better?  If you are a TRN member (and let them know), you will get a $100 discount on the race entry! Roman Urbina, a world-class multisport athlete who also puts on the Ruta de Los Conquistadore, a three-day  mountain bike race that goes from the pacific to the atlantic - also named as Time Magazines, "top 10 most difficult endurance races" - has developed a trail race that you will love! The 100K was described by famed Tarahumara, Silvino Cuberase Quimare (From the Novel Born to Run)

Warren joins us to talk about what has been on his mind: Running isn't just for runners anymore.  Despite your epigenetics, there are more people running today - even those who with body types that do not lend themselves to this sport.  Boils down to the nature v. nurture debate. His new diet: no wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine.  After a month, guess how he feels? Fell running (or mountain running) popular in Northern England.  Originated in Scotland in 1040. Stu Mittleman, "Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster by Exercising Slower" The Skinny on Obesity  7 part video series The new Royal prince and how that will effect trail running around the world.

Dr. Mark has had a busy summer.  He recently returned from running the oldest and largest ultra marathon,  Comrades Marathon in South Africa.  This 89 km course started in 1921 and has nearly 20,000 participants annually.  Our Dr. finished a respectable 869 out of 19,524.  While he was out there, he also attended the Sports Medical Conference with Dr. Tim Noakes. Check out our web site for more links that we talked about www.trailrunnernation.com

In 2012, Vanessa quit her job, sold all her possessions, purchased and RV and set off to live a life she had been dreaming of.  She and her companion, Shacky, are traveling around the Americas " living day-to-day, bartering or trading for things that we need, sometimes doing freelance or contract work, and following our whims wherever they take us".  We talk to Vanessa about her new book, "The Summit Seeker" a story of her life and how she has ventured to this point.  She shares what she has learned about running from Malcom Gladwell, Alberto Salazar and Bilbo Baggins.

Ryan Green PhD has directed his mental prowess into the running shoe.  Ryan Green is the managing partner in Varsity Sports, a running specialty store with 4 locations in Louisiana.  He holds a PhD in kinesiology and a certified Athletic Trainer. How many miles should your shoes last?   Yea or Nay to rotating your shoes?  Shoelaces  zero drop washing machines running gait and more 

Sally McRae joins us to talk about the most common questions and issues she is asked by the athletes she coaches: How do I deal with injuries? How much do I need to run? What about Cross Training? Nutrition? Why are you the "yellow runner"? How do you balance being a Mom, business owner, coach and STILL find time for your personal training?

Dr. Steven Gangemi joins Faith, Don and Scott to talk about important trail running topics: Spray on tans.  Groupon.  Glycemic index.  Trigeeks.  Crossfit peeing.  Knee pain.  Groupon.  Is orange the new tan?  Running depression.  Spray on tanning.  Waking up at night hungry.   Racing too often.   Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter.   Periodization.  Groupon. Simple!

Sally McRae joins us to talk about the most common questions and issues she is asked by the athletes she coaches: How do I deal with injuries? How much do I need to run? What about Cross Training? Nutrition? Why are you the "yellow runner"? How do you balance being a Mom, business owner, coach and STILL find time for your personal training?