"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

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.

Join coaches Loretta, Reese, & Katie O’Connor as they share mental skills for ultrarunning. Learn about building resilience, managing discomfort, and optimizing performance. Discover the Sisu quiz for mental strength assessment and the importance of self-awareness in endurance sports.

Shannon O'Grady from Gnarly Nutrition joins Coffee with Coaches to discuss endurance training, hydration, electrolyte intake, sweat science, and the impact of Gnarly Nutrition products on athletes' performance. They explore optimizing hydration, electrolyte replacement, fueling for endurance, and basic nutrition for endurance running, emphasizing the importance of proper fueling and hydration for optimal performance in long-distance runs.

Join us on "Coffee with Coaches" as we discuss the OMR GRAND SLAM & how athlete Mary Stanbary plans to conquer the Kettle Moraine, Midwest States, & Hennepin 100 mile races in one calendar year! Also joining us today is her coach, Lindsay Phenix, to help us understand what goes into preparing for a BIG year! Topic covered include : Mary's background in running Mindset going into a big endeavor Work-life balance & nutrition Don't miss out, & visit our website for more information on the SLAM!

Discussion on training for big goals, focusing on Coach Kaleb's preparation for the Cocodona 250 race. Emphasis on mental and physical preparation, adaptability, and nutrition. Importance of coaching, accountability, and fatigue management. Tips for finding pacers and the significance of pacing, crewing, and recovery in races. Hair growth and the endurance mindset.

On this episode of Coffee with Coaches, OMR coaches Loretta & & Reese are joined by OMR Coach Jacob Moss to talk all things 24-hour track racing! Why run 24 hours on a track? How do I begin the preparation? What will it be like at a track race? Jacob & Loretta lay down some insight on all topics so that YOU can go in with the knowledge to succeed! Also, follow Jacob & other runners as they try to qualify for the USA 24-hour team at his race, "The Raven 24-hour" on February 17th!