Trail Runner Nation

Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman joins The Nation to walk down memory lane. 34 years ago Ultrarunning Magazine published its first issue. What has changed in the last 34 years? You'd be surprised. Take a look at the old issue HERE JDF's dancing belt PARTNERS OF THE NATION Get 20% off your entire order at Injinji using TRNation code at checkout. Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl

Coach Greg McMillan, Mcmillan Running, joins the Nation to discuss how to peak, prepare and work through the inevitable freak out that we feel as we get close to race day. His book, Surviving the Marathon Freak-Out, is a great handbook that the novice to experienced runner can use to help successfully prepare for your next race. Check out the video of Dick and Rick Hoyt Prefious Podcast with Greg: Give it a Rest with Greg McMillan Check out Candice Burt too! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 entire Injinji order by entering code: TRNATION at checkout (Valid in the U.S. only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Athlete, coach, nutritionist and writer, Matt Fitzgerald, joins The Nation again to discuss how the brain works in training, racing and athletic performance. He discusses specific training programs that can help you can improve your performance. Get his book, "Brain Training for Runners" How is Brain Training different from mental training? 2 Feedback loops: collective, objective and subjective Periodization The 2 walls high intensity training during base training 4 phases of brain training how plyometrics can help your effeciency Anticipatory Regulation Learn more from Matt's new coaching portal at PEAR Sports Matt's other podcasts with The Nation: Matt Fitzgerald - The Mind-Body Method of Running by Feel Curing Folks of Diet Cult Brainwashing - Matt Fitzgerald ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 entire Injinji order by entering code: TRNATION at checkout (Valid in the U.S. only)

Jason Robillard is a writer, ultrarunner, recreational pro MMA fighter, occasional teacher, and running coach. He has written a few books on ultrarunning including: The Ultimate Guide to Trail Running and Ultramarathons: Expert Advice, and Some Humor on Training, Competing, Gummy Bears, Snot Rockets and more The Barefoot Running Book: The Art and Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Running He joins Sally McRae, Warren Pole and the Nation to discuss the "Pulitzer Prize-winning" novel, "Never Wipe Your Ass with a Squirrel: A trail running, ultramarathon and wilderness survival guide for weird folks" Some of the topics covered are: Running Naked Boob wobble (and junk wobble) How to get rid of annoying running partners Qualities of good running partners ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Candice Burt joins us from Hawaii, where she is preparing for her third running of the HURT 100. Faith Lehman (Goss) comes out of retirement to join in this not-so-heated debate about the pros and cons of being in a relationship with an ultra-runner. Check out all of Candice's RACES including the second running of the Tahoe 200 and the brand new Bigfoot 200/120 race in the Pacific Northwest. Candice runs for Ultimate Direction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella joins us again to discuss: Running a 50 mile run on minimal training Racing for fun without stress The Magic of Human Facia Foam Rolling For more incredible information, go to the Natural Running Center Watch the 8:26 Video of efficient running ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

On your New Year's run, tune into Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ian Torrence as they reflect on the highlights and changes in trail running in 2014. Topics include: Where has shoe evolution gone in 2014 "Don't fool with Mother Nature" Kilian's dominance Ultra Runners of the Year vs. longevity Ian's WS100 2015 training Birth and rise of the 200-mile race Changes in big race qualifications & how that drives changes in other races Has our culture changed in 2014? Growth of the sport The rise of ultra coaches The expansion of the trail running movies 2015 predictions You can get coaching from Ian at McMillan Running You can get coaching from AJW via irunfar.com AJW Race: Thomas Jefferson 100K Ian Torrence Races: Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Stagecoach 100 M Gaspin' In the Aspen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARTNERS OF THE NATION Take the Tailwind Challenge at: Tailwind Nutrition Check out the cool head TORCHES made for trail running at Petzl

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.

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.

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.