Trail Runner Nation

Is running 100 mile races for everyone? What are you getting into when you open that box to begin training for and racing 100 mile races? What sacrifices will you need to make?

We had a great virtual run with Dr. Steven Gangemi, AKA cult leader, where we talked about many different things including the recent articles stating that running was bad for your health.

We join Elite ultra runner Nikki Kimball and film director and producer Jaime Jacobsen as we talk about their new movie "Finding Traction": Nikki's quest to set a new record on the 273-mile, Vermont Long Trail.

Bart Yasso joins us to discuss his love for running. If you could describe a dream job you may find that Bart has been living that dream for 30 years. He is the worlds first Chief Running Officer allowing him to write his own job description. Perhaps no surprise that his work has allowed him to run over 1,000 competitive races on all 7 continents. Tough job, but somebody has to do it.

Dominic Grossman and Katie DeSplinter join TRN to talk about their experience at Liza Howard's recent trail running camp with Team RWB, Katie's recent win at Ozark Trail 100, How long does it take to get "race ready", Their training schedule, Two-legged Star Wars creatures.

Our favorite Brit, UTMB finisher, good friend of the Mayor of Chamonix, and journalist extraordinaire: Warren Pole joins us to discuss how ultra running can teach us to be better in our professional careers... or can it? Warren drops Aristotle-like philosophy on the Nation Membership.

Running partners can inspire motivate and help you reach your potential. Choose the wrong running partner and they may just drive you crazy. Ultra runner, Coach, Mother, and three-time member of the USA's 24-hour team and "smart aleck": Carilyn Johnson joins the nation to discuss important considerations to keep in mind when choosing who you run with.

The Trail Runner Nation's Doctor, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, is in the house and talks about 3 simple tips to think about as you are training in the coming months: don't overstride, lengthen your posture and go nip to hip!

Ashley Walsh, a multi-100 mile finisher, free-lance writer, and tough chick, talks about how to become tougher, can you lose your toughness, how to train yourself to be tougher, etc.

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