

Trail Runner Nation
Trail Runner Nation
Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice to the trail running community - from beginners to the pros! We offer tips and discussion regarding race nutrition, pacing strategy, mental focus and much more from well-respected members of the trail community.
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May 25, 2018 • 1h 12min
Live Audience Podcast with Maggie Gutterl and Courtney Dauwalter
Fleet Feet Sacramento recently hosted a trail running camp in Northern California. We joined over 50 runners to host a live podcast Q&A with Maggie Guterl and Courtney Dauwalter. Topic were broad but all started with the letter, "H". Heat/Humidity Head (mental side) Hills Hydration Sponsors of the event: Salomon Nathan Sports UCAN DryMax

May 18, 2018 • 1h 18min
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
The capacity to endure, from 5K to 240 miles to a relationship is an elusive skill that we search for. Runner and journalist, Alex Hutchinson, exposes us to research that has been done in recent years that will change the paradigm you may have about endurance. He explores the relationship of the mental and the physical and what we have learned from scientists on how we can maximize our potential. Andy Jones-Wilkins and Magda Boulet join The Nation to discuss four key chapters in the book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Chapter 1: The Unforgiving Minute Chapter 4: The Conscience Quitter Chapter 8: Heat Chapter 13: Belief AJW's Coaching

May 12, 2018 • 1h 26min
Suck Less Today with Brian Chontosh
Ultra Adventurer and leadership coach, Brian Chontosh, and his friend TJ Murphy join The Nation for a thought-provoking discussion on endurance events: Sometimes you mind has a mind of its own & can trick you Your mind is always looking for comfort and satisfaction Don't be reckless Need to find your reason to participate - not for someone else, not for social media, it needs to be personal Don't go into a race thinking you won't think about quiting Predict the Future Recognize it / witness it Accept it Put a time limit on it "Don't not do now what you're going to regret later" How do you lead a team from point A to point B? Check out these links: Crooked Butterfly Tosh's Instagram our Previous podcast with Tosh regarding Tribe SleepMonster Adventure Race in Sweden Primal Quest Expedition Arrowhead 135

May 5, 2018 • 1h 24min
Slow Down for Better Performance and Health with Brad Kearns
Brad Kearns was one of the top professional triathletes for nine years. During that time, he won 30 titles worldwide including an amazing streak of seven victories in a row. Brad just returned from the Paleo F(x) conference and chats with The Nation about Balancing of a rigid training plan and listening to your body. Slowing your training down to get more training effect Stress hormones Sleep more Brad's morning smoothie video Brad's cold therapy video Check out the Primal Endurance Podcast The Primal Endurance book Primal Blueprint web site

Apr 27, 2018 • 1h 6min
The Power of Moments- Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact
ECEP, Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation to talk about the Chip and Dan Heath best selling book, The Power of Moments- Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact. We discuss why certain experiences can jolt us, elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our running, life and work. Check out AJW's article on Power of Moments at Irunfar Meet up with Andy at one of his training camps this summer: May 11-13: Pisgah National Forest Ultrarunning Training Camp May 25-28 Memorial Day Ultrarunning Training Camp SOLD OUT June 6-10 Lake Tahoe Ultrarunning Camp July 8-14 Rob Krar Ultra Camp

Apr 20, 2018 • 1h 29min
Discovering a New Reality with Adam Campbell
Adam Campbell spent the first 17 years of his life on the beaches of Nigeria where he developed his love of the outdoors. He now calls the Canadian Rockies home where he is an environmental & business lawyer. He is also a co-owner of Canada's largest trail running series. He has competed in, and regularly placed on the podium at, some of the world's most challenging and competitive mountain running races and trail ultramarathons. -Ultra Trail Mount Fuji -Hardrock 100 -UTMB -Squamish 50 -Canadian mountain running championships. We met Adam in 2014 at the finish of Hardrock 100 where he finished 3rd despite he and Aaron Heidt being struck by lightning on Handees peak. Our podcast with Adam after his finish. Our video with Adam. On August 30th, 2016, Adam experienced a near fatal accident while attempting the Horseshoe traverse through Roger's Pass in BC, with runners Nick Elson and Dakota Jones. Adam talks about his experience, lessons learned and his new reality of being a trail runner. On May 9th, a movie about Adam's experience will be available to download at Arc'teryx. You can view the trailer HERE Adam will also be touring with the film screening at these Arc'teryx brand store locations: Vancouver April 21 Portland May 5 Toronto May 26 Denver May 31 New York May 25 VIDEO of Adam's Ted Talk Instagram: @adamo1979 Facebook: Adam Campbell Twitter: @campbelladam79

Apr 14, 2018 • 1h 51min
Shifting Gears - Ben and Brittany Lighting
"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it" - Dennis P. Kimbro This is one of Ben Light's favorite quotes. Ben and Brittany Light rejoin The Nation to talk about how your attitude and perception can SHIFT to something better. We can SHIFT our attitude SHIFT our training SHIFT our outcome SHIFT into a different gear SHIFT out of neutral and quit spinning our gears to move forward SHIFT our perception of what is possible SHIFT the finish line Follow Ben Web Site Instagram Great video to help motivate you to SHIFT

Apr 6, 2018 • 1h 5min
Living Life Outside the Comfort Zone with Stephanie Case
THE Ultra Running Girl, Stephanie Case, joins The Nation from Afghanistan a few short days after experiencing the jaws of the 2018 running of the Barkley Marathons. Stephanie has not only run many of the world's toughest trail ultras, but has extended her comfort zone by living in some very dangerous places in the world as a United Nations Human Rights Lawyer. Stephanie shares her experiences at Barkley, her three finishes at Tour de Geants, UTMB and others. Please consider supporting Stephanie's charity, Free to Run, an organization that uses running and outdoor adventure to empower and educate women and girls who have been affected by conflict. If you can make a donation GREAT. If you can't, please find out more, follow Free to Run on social media and share with your friends: Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Stephanie's Ted Talk

Mar 30, 2018 • 1h 6min
TRN Audio Magazine - Volume 6
TRN's East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ultra trend-setter, Candice Burt join as contributing authors to the sixth edition of TRN Audio Magazine. Articles include: Planning Your Race Calendar I'd Rather Play Power Ball Run-cation How Men and Women Run Marathons Differently Lions, Snakes and Bears, Oh My! Fasting Your Way to Health Video Article I Can't Believe I Ate the Whole Thing Your Pace Doesn't Affect The Motion Register for one of Candice's many cool races Meet up with Andy at one of his training camps this summer: May 11-13: Pisgah National Forest Ultrarunning Training Camp May 25-28 Memorial Day Ultrarunning Training Camp SOLD OUT June 6-10 Lake Tahoe Ultrarunning Camp July 8-14 Rob Krar Ultra Camp

Mar 24, 2018 • 1h 12min
Dylan Bowman Improve your performance with Hypoxia training
Dylan Bowman joins The Nation to teach us about high altitude training. We talk about hypoxia training, the different types and benefits of using the gear. Killian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg's acclamation and climb of Cho Oyu VIDEO Hypoxico


