Trail Runner Nation

One of our favorite types of podcasts are to throw out a word and discuss it with smart people. That is why we invited Andy Jones-Wilkins back on to talk about "Patience". In fact, AJW has written about patience on iRunFar recently: "Patience in Trying Times". And back in 2013, "Ultrarunning Skill #3: Patience". Needless to say, he was WAY ahead of Don and Scott....not new. Hire Andy as a coach!

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella has been running his entire life and has many marathons, six completions of the JFK 50 and two completions of the Comrades Marathon. But this fall he ticked of his first 100-miler! We talk to him about his great achievement and what he learned at the first inaugural Rim to River 100. We also reminisce about his 20 episodes with us beginning in the 2012! Here is a link to the first episode we did with him. Here is the finish line VIDEO of Dr. Mark Here is his race report

The famous Western States 100 began from a horse race that started back in 1955. SIX years prior to this (1949), Pack Burro racing had been a prize-paying sport that started in the mountains of Colorado. Here is a fun video produced by Salomon a couple years ago with Max King and Ryan Sandes trying the race. Past guest and running shoe enthusiast, Brian Metzler, rejoins The Nation after we found out he has participated in many of these unusual events. Make sure you read Brian's book, Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture & cool of Running Shoes Listen to the episode on shoes we did with Brian. Check out Christopher McDougall's book about his experience running with a donkey, Running with Sherman

Coaches Ian Sharman, David Roche and Krissy Moehl rejoin The Nation to answer questions you submitted via social media. Topics include: Taking time off after a big race How to be safe on the trails How to know you are ready for the next challenge Are back to back trainings necessary? How to incorporate stationary bike into training How to increase training duration and/or time More about Krissy Moehl Krissy Coaching services Krissy's book, "Running your First Ultra" Ian's Stuff Sharman Ultras coaching services Ian's new podcast, "PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast" More about David Roche: David and Megan's coaching at SWAPRunning (SWAP stands for Some Work, All Play). Their book, the Happy Runner David and Megan's new podcast, "Some Work, All Play"

This is our first Simul-podcast. It only makes sense that we would do this with our favorite British corespondent, Warren Pole, one of the founders of 33 Fuel. They recently started a podcast that is devoted to endurance fueling: 33Fuel Podcast We reflect on the eight-year relationship with Warren and Erica, his wife. Be sure to try out the many products at 33fuel.com and use the code TRN33 for 10% off your purchase.

We all have multiple identities - Mom, brother, friend, scientist, comedian, bowler, runner, writer, etc. Some of these identities come by choice, by chance or forced upon us. They may change over time too. We are the sum of these identities. They help us learn and grow. We should celebrate them in our own lives and within those around us. One of the best parts of trail running is to learn about the identities of others on a run. In this episode we talk to Kim Strom. We learn about some of her identities: Running model (appearing on the cover of Trail Runner Magazine more than any other person) A Photographer A Writer A Trail Runner Her newest identity - cancer patient Check out this collective: alpsinsight.com Photo Swiss Alps and by PatitucciPhoto

We brought together running representatives from three continents Asia: Mark Agnew, Hong Kong Europe: Hillary Gerardi, France North America: Jamil Coury, USA We asked them to talk about running topics that are current in their corner of the world. Photo: Jubilee Paige Find out more about Jamil: Run Steep Get High Youtube Channel & Cocodona 250 Race Photo by by Martina Valmassoi Find out more about Hillary HERE. And check out this cool VIDEO Mark Agnew climbs on the Annpurna 55km ultramarathon trail race. Photo: Flawsome Pictures Learn More about Mark HERE and the SCMP Page. You also might be interested in his team's ocean rowing HERE

Zoë Rom had a great birthday this year. She woke up and set out to run the 17-mile, 5400' ascent to Capitol Peak. Capitol Peak is one of the infamous "14ers" (peaks in Colorado over 14,000' elevation). It is a class 4 climb that is rated "high" in exposure, rockfall potential, and Route-finding. It is also know for the "knife edge" near the top. She had a good day and ended up setting the supported FKT in 5 hours 37 minutes. Zoë is also the assistant editor at Trail Runner Magazine, runner, climber, coach and host of the new Trail Runner Magazine in-house podcast called DNF. We talk to Zoë about her FKT and about how DNFs are successes that propel us to become better. Check out Zoë's coaching website Photos by TJ David

Earlier this summer Adam Kimble broke the supported FKT (fastest known time) on the 171-mile circumnavigation of the Tahoe Rim Trail in 37 hours 12 minutes. The Tahoe Rim Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that forms a loop around the Lake Tahoe Basin in the Sierra Nevada and Carson ranges of California and Nevada in the United States. The trail ranges in elevation from 6,240 feet at the outlet of Lake Tahoe to 10,338 feet at Relay Peak in Nevada. Adam broke Killian Jornet's 2009 record by 20 minute. Adam is multi-talented: playing division 1 college baseball and won on the famous "The Price is Right" TV game show. We speak to Adam about his recent accomplishment and the lessons he learned on his first attempt the year prior. We also learn about how he fuels for races and "palate fatigue" Some of Adam's accomplishments include Discovery Channel's "The Wheel" contestant Winner of two self-supported multi-stage races podium finisher at three 100-milers 2016 ran from California to Georgia in 60 days 2017 FKT running the length of Great Britain with Kris King Learn more about Adam by checking out his web site and his coaching site, Run On Dirt Coaching Adam's social channels: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook photos by Helen Pelster

One of the many conversations we enjoy on the trail is how each of us were introduced to trail and ultra running. Each of us has our own story. Although each of these stories are unique, there are some relatable common threads. In the book, The Rise of the Ultra Runners - A Journey to the Edge of Human Endurance, Author Adharananad Finn explores these stories as he walks through his journey into ultra running with the final destination of running the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), a 106-mile race through the French Alps. Check out Adharanand's web site: The Way of the Runner and his podcast Running with the Kenyons