"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

Join Coach Loretta and Coach Reese as they give tips for successful winter running, including adjusting gear for unexpected conditions, protecting your eyes, pre-warming strategies, customizing gear, staying warm, and effects of winter running shoes.

"Pelvic floor - it's not just about kegeling! Welcome back after the holiday break! OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese are excited to be back & talking with Dr. Liesle Elsey about all things Pelvic floor! What is it? How does it help athletic performance? How do I prevent leaking while running? Share the podcast - this is an incredibly important (& seldomly addressed) topic within our sport. Let's normalize these conversations so we can all reach that next "best" in our athletic careers! Like, share, subscribe, & welcome back OMR Community!"

Michele Chat with Nicki, Sid, Lilly, Efrain, and Krystal the Pistol about the moments that made 2023 memorable Find out what we have in store for 2024: www.ornerymuleracing.com

Every day runners Michele, Kyle, and Natalie talk about winter running. Everything from choosing where to run, our personal essential winter running gear, and managing run work outs during the cold winter months. _______________________________ Michele's favorites gear: Hillsound FreeSteps 6 for running icy snowy trails - https://www.amazon.com/Hillsound-FreeSteps6-All-Purpose-Traction-Conditions/dp/B008RQUE6E?th=1ornerymuler04-20 EltaMD tinted face 41 SPF mineral sunscreen - https://www.amazon.com/EltaMD-Physical-Tinted-Sunscreen-Broad-Spectrum/dp/B00C8FVZZY/ref=sr_1_5_pp?keywords=elta+md+sunscreen&s=beauty&sr=1-5ornerymuler04-20 Squirrels Nut Butter products - https://www.ornerymuleracing.com/ornery-mule-products/squirrels-nut-butter _______________________________ Natalie's favorite gear: Under Armour Cold gear ladies - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Womens-Weather-Sleeve/dp/B0BD86NXLJ?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1 Under Armour Cold weather gear Mock neck ladies - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Womens-Authentics-T-Shirt/dp/B08LMLJPD6?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1 Under Armour Cold gear Mens - https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-ColdGear-Fitted-X-Large/dp/B08LNZ94M7?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Coaches discuss the benefits of HIIT and LSD for runners, emphasizing structured intervals and endurance training. They explore how HIIT boosts VO2 max, improves aerobic thresholds, and prepares trail runners for races.

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Reese explore training cycles with a special emphasis on transition season and race planning. Go into your racing season ready to train and not having to get back into shape. Take advantage of transition season to work on your challenges! Sit back, listen and grab a bit of knowledge to plan a transition season with purpose and get ready to plan your race season for next year and beyond!

That's Ultrarunning, get up & try again! Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they pick apart the meaning of DNFs & drop-downs. Do we let them define us, or do we let them inform us how to be race better in the future? Coach Loretta approached Reese with this idea after his lackluster drop-down from the 2023 Tunnel Hill 100 mile to the 50 mile. You can bet it's still fresh in his mind, listen to his thoughts & reflections after facing this himself.

Come warm up with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Kaleb Stephens as they talk about their racing strategies for two vastly different races - Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill! Listen as coach Kaleb gives insight about how he trained for & raced in the Arizona desert. Including tips about headlamp use, gearing, loop strategy, & effort moderation for a 100 mile race! Contrasting this is how coach Reese plans to execute his upcoming 100 mile race at Tunnel Hill. If you like the pod, subscribe on all platforms & visit the YouTube page for more content about the best sport on earth - Ultrarunning!

Join 3 OMR coaches on today's show! Coaches Loretta and Reese interview coach Madeline Harms and discuss all things about her running background, life, her interesting daytime profession, recent running success (& difficulties) & coaching style given a busy life! No only is she speedy, but Madeline has raced a multitude of distances and terrains & has years of experience. Get to know OMR coach Madeline Harms in this episode.