Trail Runner Nation

Based on a BBC article by Ian Leslie, "Why Suffering Setbacks Could Make You More Successful",we discuss how this can be true in your training, racing, personal and professional life. Leslie argues that trauma of losing can actually do you more GOOD than harm; "turning pain into rocket fuel". Coach Ian Sharmanjoins The Nation to discuss how this trauma or setbacks can help you become a better athlete, learn how to achieve more, and become happier. check out Sharman Ultrascoaching services

Former Navy Seal, endurance athlete, and bearded king, Chadd Wright rejoins The Nation to discuss a mission-mantra that he learned on the Seal Team: Rules for Chadd's "last man standing" training mission with Jesse Itzler and Mark Brown recently: Chadd says when the run is over No Negativity Share something that you are grateful for on each lap No profanity Check out Jesse Itzler's 29O29 Challenge Sponsor: Native Deodorant use promo code TRN for 20% off first purchase

Jeff Browning shows patience and maturity as he continually places in the top 10 at some of the most competitive races. He recently finished in the top 10 for the 4th time in a row at Western States 100 in June. We talk to Jeff about His initial conversion from mountain biking to running How becoming fat adapted has helped him recover quicker His race strategy and philosophy Coaching Check out Jeff's coaching web site: GoBroncoBilly.com

The women's field at Western Statesis always very deep and exciting to watch. This year was no exception. With record low temps and a stacked women's field, the race had many surprises and nail-biting battles. Brittany Peterson battled with Clare Gallagher at this year's Western States 100 to finish a close second place. Brittany slows down just long enough to recount her epic finish at the race. Check out her technical running camp that Brittany and Cody Lind are hosting HERE Learn more about how Brittany runs fast HERE Paul and Cody's Coaching site is www.g20running.com

This year's Western States 100 did not disappoint. The course, the competition, the runners, the volunteers, the crew and pacers showed up in spades. Join AJW as we review the big stories, review AJW pre-race picks, and relive the electricity from this past weekend. Look for weekly articles from AJW in the Taproomat irunfar.

369 runners will toe the line Saturday. Each of them with a story. AJWmeets up with us at The Aid Station in Auburn, CA to preview some of those stories of note and give us his prognostications on the podiums. Join us for the first-ever 20-hour video streamcast HERE Look for weekly articles from AJW in the Taproom at irunfar.

Join us next week (June 29-30) for the first ever 20-hour video stream-castof the iconic Western States 100. We will be streaming live video from The Aid Station in Auburn. Come by and say, "Hi". We will have aid station snacks and beverages there too. We discuss the details of the stream cast and where you can join in to follow the race, your favorite runners and learn more about WSER and trail running.

A few weeks ago we interviewed Coach Scott Johnstonabout the book he co-authored with Steve House and Kilian Jornet. We now sit down with Steve to understand his contribution to this amazing book. Check out their website, Uphill Athlete, is a great resource of knowledge with over 240 articles, coaching, training plans, etc.

We unveil our new project that we are attempting the WSER18 hour podcast. Join AJW and Bob Crowley, our event producer, as we discuss what we will be attempting, what you should expect and where you can either tune in OR come by and visit while we broadcast. We will begin streaming at 5:00pm PT on race day and will continue until the last finisher crosses the line. Click HERE to watch the live video stream-cast The Auburn Aid Station Trail Animals Club UltraLive