

"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast
Ornery Mule Racing
Ornery Mule Racing - The OMR team shares coaching, community and race recap shows about the run, trail and ultra distance community. There is something for everyone!
Coaching- Coach Reese & Coach Loretta discuss training every Thursday
Race Recap- Michele, Nicki, Sid and various guest recap trail racing events that we travel to and all the Ornery Mule Racing events.
Community- Michele, Sid, Nicki, Natalie, Kyle and various guest within our community talk about trail running topics and getting involved in the sport.
Coaching- Coach Reese & Coach Loretta discuss training every Thursday
Race Recap- Michele, Nicki, Sid and various guest recap trail racing events that we travel to and all the Ornery Mule Racing events.
Community- Michele, Sid, Nicki, Natalie, Kyle and various guest within our community talk about trail running topics and getting involved in the sport.
Episodes
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Sep 21, 2024 • 42min
Time on Feet
What does it really mean? Who needs to be thinking about it? How does it relate to my ultra performance? In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta and Reese debunk the common way they hear TOF used with their athletes. Yes, we want as much TOF as possible, but not-we don't want you to count standing all day. What does that mean? Tune in & Find Out ornerymulecoaching.com

Sep 6, 2024 • 56min
Get details on training for Spartathlon with Coach Jacob Moss
In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, OMC coaches Loretta & Reese & joined by coach Jacob Moss - all the way from France! Tune in to hear about how coach Jacob is preparing for Spartathlon, the 153 mile race tracing the legendary trek made by Pheidippides. Hear how coach Jacob is adjusting to altitude, workouts he is running, as well as how he is going to fuel for the effort! Make sure to give us a like, subscribe, & rate for more ultra-running delivered to your feed!

Sep 5, 2024 • 49min
Mark "The Jogfather" Robillard

Sep 1, 2024 • 46min
Midwest States 100- 2024 Race Recap

Aug 9, 2024 • 43min
Coach Lindsay Phenix shares about Badwater 135 and Angeles Crest 100
"In this episode, Coach Lindsay Phenix shares her incredible accomplishment of finishing 6th at both the Badwater 135 and the Angeles Crest 100 within less than two weeks of each other. Lindsay discusses the key training and preparation concepts that allowed her to excel at these two grueling ultramarathon events, including the importance of proper cooling, managing altitude, and building sufficient training volume. Coach Loretta also joins the conversation to provide expert insights on how Lindsay's experiences and techniques can be applied to help other endurance athletes reach their full potential. They cover topics such as heat acclimation, cooling strategies, and rate of perceived effort. Whether you're training for your first 100-miler or looking to take your ultrarunning to the next level, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories from a coach who has pushed her limits and achieved remarkable success. Tune in to learn from Lindsay's triumph at Badwater and Angeles Crest, and get the tools you need to crush your own running goals."

Jul 28, 2024 • 39min
Speed Reserve - What is it? Why does it matter to ultra marathoning?
“In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, coaches Loretta & Reese talk about “Speed Reserve” - what is it? Why does it matter to ultra marathoning? & how do we build our bodies to be able to handle higher-paced running? Listen in & find out why our top-end speed matters even in long races. & remember to rate, review, & subscribe to the podcast!”

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 5min
Crewing, Pacing, & Tackling the Tahoe 200!
Crewing, Pacing, & tackling the Tahoe 200! No lie, running 200 miles is a BIG deal, & preparing to help someone else achieve their 200 mile race is a BIG responsibility. OMC coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest Coach Katie answer the questions of how to prepare for crewing & pacing to help ensure a runner’s success on race day. Topics include : 1.) crew prep pre-race 2.) physical & mental prep pre-race (for runners & pacers) 3.) anticipating a runner’s needs 4.) crew self-care 5.) crew dynamics 6.) pacing practice Be sure to rate, subscribe, & share the podcast! Get these stories into the hands of runners that could use these tips BEFORE their next goal race, pace, or crew objective!

Jun 6, 2024 • 47min
The Whys, Hows, & Application of Walk-Run Intervals!
The Whys, Hows, & Application of Walk-Run Intervals! Join OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest coach Scott to talk about how to train-for & use the Walk-Run method in your next race! Included in the conversation are the topics of : 1.) Is there gear I need for the method? 2.) Is there an optimal walk-run ratio? 3.) Why & How do I start practicing the method? 4.) Do I walk-run for every run leading up to my next race? an much more! Drop us a message & let us know what you think. Subscribe, rate, & share the podcast & help the tips reach the runners that need them. Get out there, train, run, have fun, & STAY ORNERY!

May 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
OMC Coach Kalebs Cocodona 250 Experience
Join us this week for an in-depth look at OMC Coach Kaleb’s Cocodona 250 experience! That’s right, we previously had Kaleb on the podcast a few months ago to talk about his prep, & now he’s back to give us the scoop on what went down! Get the lessons, takeaways, learnings, & stories that were between Black Canyon City & Flagstaff. Hear about how Kaleb navigated the highs & lows on the journey of a lifetime! & of course, rate, review, share, & subscribe to the podcast!

May 16, 2024 • 49min