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Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 17min

Episode 9: Madeira Island Ultra Trail recap, racing mindset, and trail etiquette

Andrew Dole, a professional chef specializing in nutrition for endurance sports, shares his insights on the challenges of ultra-trail racing. He discusses the psychological aspects of preparing for events like the Madeira Island Ultra Trail, emphasizing the importance of strategy and community support. Dole also highlights trail etiquette, especially in the context of increased trail usage post-pandemic, urging respect and communication among all users. The conversation captures the thrill of racing and the camaraderie that comes with the ultra-running experience.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 28min

Episode 8: The importance of rest and recovery and how to embrace the off-season

Molly Seidel interview: https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/page/Going-September252020/how-olympic-marathoner-molly-seidel-found-way-run-again   UTMB announces new world series: https://utmb.world/news/7-new-events   Off season does not change performance metrics : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4306788/   Pam Smith advice on recovery: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/training/trail-tips-training/post-race-recovery   Fact or Fiction: Time off from running: https://www.irunfar.com/running-on-science-fact-or-fiction   Time off impacts on VO2 max:  https://www.runnersconnect.net/losing-running-fitness/
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Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 39min

Episode 7: Collegiate programs, energy deficiency, bone injuries, and fueling for performance

U of Oregon Article:  https://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/2021/10/women-athletes-allege-body-shaming-within-oregon-ducks-track-and-field-program.html   Body composition of elite athletes: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/036354658301100604?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&   Overtraining or Relative energy deficiency? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34181189/   Athlete triad in female and male ultrarunners https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34232162/   Position stance and overview of RED-S:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7146210/
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Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 17min

Episode 6- Coaching, puberty, body image, and planning for long term success

Ultrarunners “rescued” from 50 mile race:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/utah-runners-rescued-snowstorm-ultra-marathon/ Coaching through different years of development, usa tennis: http://www.playerdevelopment.usta.com/Improve-Your-Game/Sport-Science/114686_Growth__Development_Coaching_Through_the_Phases_of_Growth_and_Development/   Canadian youth development pipeline: https://sportforlife.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/LTADPamphlet_EN_web.pdf  Strategies to combat body image issues in girls https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029221001357?via%3Dihub Rachel pohl instagram   
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Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 11min

Episode 5: UTMB bans NSAIDs, Drug testing in trail running, the Quartz Program, and health risks in the sport of ultra running

UTMB Drug Testing Update PR: https://www.endurancesportswire.com/results-of-the-utmb-mont-blanc-2021-health-policy/   Quartz program: https://www.quartzprogram.org/quartz-event-of-quartz-program/   Negative impacts of ultrarunning: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-021-01561-3
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Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 13min

Episode 4: Gender role reversals, partnerships, and finding that work/life balance in your training

Karen Holland Overall FKT: https://runningmagazine.ca/trail-running/karen-holland-smashes-overall-bruce-trail-fkt/ Why Women Don’t Support Other Women:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/01/21/why-women-dont-always-support-other-women/?sh=3ef2666e3b05   Ester Purell: Relationships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=sa0RUmGTCYY
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Sep 7, 2021 • 1h

Episode 3: Attrition and tragedy at UTMB, female representation, and erasing the stigma behind DNF

Article covering TDS tragedy: https://www.irunfar.com/2021-tds-runner-death Full UTMB results: https://utmbmontblanc.com/en/page/349/results.html Artcle on GI distress during menstrual cycle: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901893/
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Aug 24, 2021 • 1h 4min

Episode 2: Western States 100, Female Physiology during Ultra marathons, Society Slam

15 Women in top 30 Western States https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/sports/western-states-women.html Are women better at long distances than men? Women only apply to jobs 100% qualified for. https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified Am I going to get Diabetes from ultrarunning? https://www.irunfar.com/am-i-going-to-get-diabetes-from-ultrarunning
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Aug 9, 2021 • 59min

Episode 1: Trail Society Launch and Discussion on Hardrock Lottery Changes, Female Participation and Equality in Sport

Link to following articles:   CTS Article on Female Participation in sport: https://trainright.com/why-ultrarunning-needs-solve-gender-inequality-problem/   Barriers to Ultrarunning in Females: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epub/10.1080/17430437.2021.1898590?needAccess=true   Olympics articles: Bikni Bottoms Fine : https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-57967486 Gymnastics team wears unitards: https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/25/tokyo-olympics-germany-gymnastics-wears-unitards Athletes fight sexist uniforms: https://www.wsj.com/articles/bye-bye-bikinis-athletes-at-the-olympics-and-beyond-fight-sexist-uniforms-11627684035   Contact us   Instagram:  Keely, Hillary, Corrine
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Aug 5, 2021 • 13min

Introducing: Trail Society

Introducing the newest podcast in trail and ultra running!

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