

"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 Loretta Tobolske-Horn & Coach Lindsay Phenix discuss training every Thursday
Community & Race recap- occasional shows by the OMR crew
Coaching- Coach Loretta Tobolske-Horn & Coach Lindsay Phenix discuss training every Thursday
Community & Race recap- occasional shows by the OMR crew
Episodes
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Sep 9, 2023 • 44min
Get the Dirt on Ornery Mule Run Coach Jacob Moss
In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Reese chat with our newest coach, Jacob Moss. Jacob is a professional runner and coach. He shares about his experience running and his philosophy on coaching. If you are looking for a top notch coach, check out Coach Jacob Moss. trailrun.coach

Aug 21, 2023 • 52min
Reese Slobodianuk talks Kettle 2023

Aug 19, 2023 • 53min
Strength and Mobility for Runners
In this episode, Coach Loretta and Physical Therapist, Dr. Liesle Elsey explore and share tips about mobility and strength training for athletes. You'll hear both a coach's and physical therapist's perspective. They also walk through what our virtual physical therapy consultation entails.

Aug 11, 2023 • 46min
Are you recovering or adapting?
In this episode, Coach Reese and Coach Loretta share about recovering, adapting and super compensation. Coach Reese shows a super cool super compensation graph. Take a listen and gain great pieces of knowledge to add to your training regime toolkit!

Aug 4, 2023 • 49min
How to Reflect on Running Workouts
OMR coaches Loretta & Reese share their thoughts on how to view your workouts when determining success in training. They also share tips on structuring your watch to run you through your more complex workouts.

Aug 3, 2023 • 46min
High School Ultrarunner: Marek's Story
Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese for a conversation with Marek Butkewickz - a high schooler turned ultra aficionado. They talk about Marek's past & up ringing with running, how he balances XC, travk, & Ultra training, as well as his performance at the backyard style race - "Ode to Laz"!

Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 15min
Western States 100 - Race Recap
Michele rode with Craig Thornley (WS100 RD) then helped at the finish line for a front row seat to the race! Nicki, Sid and Kyle went to aid stations to spectate. We talk about our experience on both sides of the race! Next up is our trip around California! Yosemite, vineyards and more!

Jul 21, 2023 • 54min
ITB Solution
In today's episode Coach Loretta walks through with Coach Reese his training build after Kettle 100 and his current "flare up" of his ITB. Through reflection, Reese shares what the possible cause was and what he will do differently moving forward. He shares knowledge on how to work through an ITB issue.

Jul 15, 2023 • 1h 6min
Coaches Make Mistakes too!
On this episode of Ornery Mule Racing's 'Coffee with Coaches', Loretta & Reese ramble on their current lives & cross-training adventures. Then, they get to the meat of the episode with a good discussion about their personal training & racing mistakes.

Jul 5, 2023 • 39min
Lloyd Hardman- Kettle Moraine 38 mile fun run
Lloyd Hardman is a Chicago police officer that has found a love for trail running and connected with the trail running community. Lloyd finished Kettle Moraine 38 mile Fun Run. We chats about how trail running has helped him come out of his shell, how he manages training with a stressful work schedule, and much more. Lloyd started his running with Black Chicago Runners and is also very involved in the Ornery Mule Racing trail running community.


