Trail Runner Nation

Warren joins us to talk about what has been on his mind: Running isn't just for runners anymore. Despite your epigenetics, there are more people running today - even those who with body types that do not lend themselves to this sport. Boils down to the nature v. nurture debate. His new diet: no wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine. After a month, guess how he feels? Fell running (or mountain running) popular in Northern England. Originated in Scotland in 1040. Stu Mittleman, "Slow Burn: Burn Fat Faster by Exercising Slower" The Skinny on Obesity 7 part video series The new Royal prince and how that will effect trail running around the world.

Dr. Mark has had a busy summer. He recently returned from running the oldest and largest ultra marathon, Comrades Marathon in South Africa. This 89 km course started in 1921 and has nearly 20,000 participants annually. Our Dr. finished a respectable 869 out of 19,524. While he was out there, he also attended the Sports Medical Conference with Dr. Tim Noakes. Check out our web site for more links that we talked about www.trailrunnernation.com

In 2012, Vanessa quit her job, sold all her possessions, purchased and RV and set off to live a life she had been dreaming of. She and her companion, Shacky, are traveling around the Americas " living day-to-day, bartering or trading for things that we need, sometimes doing freelance or contract work, and following our whims wherever they take us". We talk to Vanessa about her new book, "The Summit Seeker" a story of her life and how she has ventured to this point. She shares what she has learned about running from Malcom Gladwell, Alberto Salazar and Bilbo Baggins.

Ryan Green PhD has directed his mental prowess into the running shoe. Ryan Green is the managing partner in Varsity Sports, a running specialty store with 4 locations in Louisiana. He holds a PhD in kinesiology and a certified Athletic Trainer. How many miles should your shoes last? Yea or Nay to rotating your shoes? Shoelaces zero drop washing machines running gait and more

Sally McRae joins us to talk about the most common questions and issues she is asked by the athletes she coaches: How do I deal with injuries? How much do I need to run? What about Cross Training? Nutrition? Why are you the "yellow runner"? How do you balance being a Mom, business owner, coach and STILL find time for your personal training?

Dr. Steven Gangemi joins Faith, Don and Scott to talk about important trail running topics: Spray on tans. Groupon. Glycemic index. Trigeeks. Crossfit peeing. Knee pain. Groupon. Is orange the new tan? Running depression. Spray on tanning. Waking up at night hungry. Racing too often. Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter. Periodization. Groupon. Simple!

Sally McRae joins us to talk about the most common questions and issues she is asked by the athletes she coaches: How do I deal with injuries? How much do I need to run? What about Cross Training? Nutrition? Why are you the "yellow runner"? How do you balance being a Mom, business owner, coach and STILL find time for your personal training?

In the shadow of the 2013 Western States 100 mile endurance Run, Scott, Faith and Don talk about the WS100 experience. What's all the hype? Is it different than any other run? We take on the experience of the volunteers, pacers, crew and runner.

Dominic Grossman and Katie Desplinter have had the benefit of running in the lead pack for many years. What you may not know about them is that when they are not racing, they are avid volunteers pacing or crewing others. Dom and Katie record this podcast pre-Western States 100 - where Dominic paced Tim Olsen to his second win in the second hottest year. We talk about strategies that can help you pace or crew AND how you, as a racer, can help your pacer and crew help you.

We join Ultralegend Tim Twietmeyer and Ultrarunner/Race Director Craig Thornley as we discuss the "Rules of the Trail" Who knew there are 18 rules for running Western States 100? Apparently each rule is a result of a circumstance that actually happened happened during the race.