"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

In this episode, OMC coaches Loretta & Reese consult artificial intelligence, ‘Chat GPT’, for training advice! Enjoy as they pick apart the responses & explore if AI can give sound training advice! Topics include : How to train for Cocodona 250 What gear will be needed for Cocodona 250  How many miles per week does one need to prepare for Cocodona 250  & how to fuel for Cocodona 250 So does Chat GPT give good ultra-advice?    Listen in & find out! Remember to rate, subscribe, & share the podcast. @ornerymulecoaching

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese for a breakdown of one of the Midwest’s most renowned 100 mile race! Included in this episode :  1.) course description & highlights 2.) training considerations 3.) race strategy 4.) what to do 6 weeks beforehand Were close! Kettle is approaching & listen to how these OMR coaches view the race.

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese & they talk to a very special guest, Deana Nyenhuis! Deana & Reese are partners that train together, race together, & help each other succeed in their ultramarathons! Listen in to find out how Deana got her start in running, how her & Reese’s personal-relationship evolved into partner-coaching, & find out how they share life’s responsibilities & train for performance! As always, rate, share, & subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes!

Michele & Kaleb chat with Katie O'Connor about her finish at Big Foot 200. Katie gives great insight on preparing her crew, managing the course, and shares a ton of knowledge that would be helpful to anyone looking to run a 200+ mile race.

In this episode of ‘Coffee with Coaches’, Loretta & Reese have fun talking about Run/Bike commuting to & from work! What should you think about before your trip?  How do you stay clean & fresh after a run/bike commute?  What are other tips/tricks to have an enjoyable experience?  All answered on this episode!

Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they interview, the one & only, Adam Popp! Adam Popp is a mental performance coach who specializes in teaching skills to help unlock an athlete’s mental-potential. Adam has masters degrees in rehabilitation & clinical counseling as well as performance psychology. In addition to this, Adam is an ultra-endurance competitor that has set numerous records while helping to establish more robust record-keeping for Para-athletes. Topics included : Who is Adam Popp? What is mental performance? How will it take your athletics to the next level?

This weeks episode with Michele & Kaleb -Cocodona 250 Training -Mesquite Canyon 50 mile race recap -What's up with Michele & Kaleb for 2024

“In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese get back to basics & host a classic “catch up” episode. Both coaches discuss a multitude of topics, such as their athletes, their own personal experiences over the last few weeks, personal injuries, LT1 vs LT 2, & what the heck is a “tempo” run? Tune in, share, rate, & send this podcast to an athlete in your circle! “

Thinking about racing Black Canyon 100k/60k, this is the podcast to listen to! Kaleb Stephens & Michele Hartwig discuss their 2024 race finishes.... Kaleb ran the 100k and Michele ran the 60k. We dive into how Coach Kaleb used this race as a training run for Cocodona 250. Fun chat to help prepare you for a run at this awesome race!

Tips for backyard ultra races, strategies for loop pacing, interloopal mindset, gear sections, and food advice. Insightful conversation on training, challenges, and mental preparedness. Sleep training techniques, endurance race preparation tips, and recovery tools discussed. Unique camaraderie, mishaps, and mental challenges shared by diverse runners. Exciting anticipation for upcoming race and post-event follow-ups.