

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 24, 2014 • 54min
Lost and Found Drop Bag - 1st annual call in show!
Jimmy Dean Freeman and Sally McRae join The Nation to answer random questions from call in Nation Members. Enjoy this fun and entertaining podcast on your holiday run! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to The Nation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Dec 18, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hal Koerner's Field Guide to Ultra Running
Hal Koerner is a champion ultrarunner, shoe store owner, coach, race director, and movie star Hal joins The Nation to talk about his newly published book, “Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultra Running” his 2013 Fastest Known Time record on the John Muir Trail with team mate, Mike Wolfe and the newly released Journey Film, “The Long Haul” Most common questions runner ask him in his store How to properly pass on a single track See The Long Haul Trailer #1 & Trailer #2 Read Mike Wolfe’s account of their FKT record HERE Visit Rogue Valley Runners Check out some of Hal’s races: Pine to Palm Lithia Loop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Dec 4, 2014 • 1h
Crush Every Race from 5K to Ultra with Brian MacKenzie
Brian MacKenzie, founder of crossfit endurance, ultrarunner and co-author of "Unbreakable Runner, Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong" with T.J. Murphy joins The Nation to talk about how you can train for lifelong healthy and sustainable running by incorporating crossfit endurance training. The main principles include Develop correct and efficient running skills Build running endurance without injury Build functional strength, conditioning and mobility Focus on nutrition Get the book HERE Brian's other book, " Power Speed ENDURANCE: A Skill-Based Approach to Endurance Training" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Nov 25, 2014 • 1h 8min
Breaking the 1:59 marathon with Dr. Phil Maffetone
Dr. Phil Maffetone joins TRN to talk about his new book, "1:59:The Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Is Within Reach—Here’s How It Will Go Down, and What It Can Teach All Runners about” Although 90% of us are not going to be in contention of running that fast, each of us has our own “1:59”: getting in better shape, finishing a ½ marathon, running without injury for a long time, breaking a 24-hour 100-miler, etc. Dr. Phil explains that there are small improvements that we can make that will allow us to attain our ultimate goals. Get the book HERE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Nov 13, 2014 • 1h 23min
Sock Doc digging deep into the Grab Bag
Dr. Steve Gangemi (aka the sock doc) joins TRN for grab bag Drop Bag Topics include: Weirdest thing you have seen on the trail Importance of rest Mitochondrial Bio-genesis Perfume / Cologne debate Consistency in training Do you have the C & D? Foam Rolling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Nov 6, 2014 • 1h 2min
Rob Krar's Beard
Ultrarunner of the year, Rob Krar, drops in to discuss How he got started How to juggle training and racing with a demanding job and family His training philosophy and how it has changed Plans for the future His beard, of course! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Oct 30, 2014 • 1h 10min
Sunny Blende: How has Endurance Nutrition Changed?
Sports nutrition for endurance athletes has changed in the last 20 years. What you need to Know. What new theories have been discovered? Has nutrient timing changed? Have our bodies changed? Has training and racing nutrition changed? Are all sugars created equal? Which is best for me? When? "Train Low, Race High" philosophy Check out this book: Unbreakable Runner: Unleash the Power of Strength & Conditioning for a Lifetime of Running Strong Previous Podcasts with Sunny: Unbreakable review with Sunny Blende Ultrafuel for Ultrarunners Fueling for your first Ultra Metabolic Efficiency Training Fueling In The Heat Carb Burning vs. Fat Burning ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Oct 23, 2014 • 1h 11min
Turning Traditional 100-mile Training on its Head
Veteran ultrarunner, Monica Moore, joins The Nation with her coach, Seth Kotelnicki to explain how she trained for the recent Pine to Palm 100 in an nontraditional way. Seth Kotelnicki is the owner of The Ranch Athletics. His training method develops mental and physical endurance by concentrating on: Perfect efficient running form (i.e. The Pose Method) Strong core and intense, regular power lifting Regular moderate-length training runs Find out more about Coach Seth, his gym and training methods on Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Check out links of our CoHosts, Sally McRae and Billy Yang Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out (Valid in the USA only) Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Oct 14, 2014 • 1h 11min
Ian Torrence opens the Grab Bag!
Ian Torrence has been a busy guy this summer participating in 9 races thus far - and winning 3 of them! He joins us to talk about his recent race, Stagecoach 100, that he directed and had to cancel due to weather threats. Ian then opens the TRN grab bag for a lively discussion on surprise topics. You can tap into Ian's coaching skills at McMillan Running Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get 20% off your purchase of INJINJI socks and wearbles by typing in the coupon code "TRNation" at check out. Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.

Oct 7, 2014 • 1h 2min
Geoff Roes: Working My Way Back
Geoff Roes is one of the best ultra trail runners to participate in this sport. He has won many races and set course record on many of the most difficult 100-mile races in the United States including: Susitna 100 CR Resurrection Pass 100 CR 2-time winner: Wasatch Front 100 Hurt 100 CR The Bear 100 Western States 100 CR Santa Barbara 100 CR by over 3-1/2 hours! He was captured in the JB Benna film, Unbreakable, when he pulled off one of the greatest athletic come backs of all time! Geoff elaborates on his recent article he wrote in Ultrarunning Magazine. He began having severe symptoms affecting nearly every system of his body and how he has tirelessly struggled to understand the cause and remedy. Although still not sure why or how this came upon him, he has come to peace with the joy of running and taking each day by day. Check out Geoff's Alaska Running Camp Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl Get $5 off your first purchase at HARRYS by using the promo code "TRN" at check out.


