Trail Runner Nation

Why do we put so much emphasis on talent rather than our effort?  In the book Grit:The Power of Passion and Perseverance author, Angela Duckworth helps us understand that EFFORT counts twice as much as talent when trying to achieveing a goal. Talent X Effort = Skill Skill X Effort = Achievement Gu Energy Labs' VP of innovation and R&D, Magda Boulet and East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins join The Nation to discuss Grit.

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.

Why do you run?  In most cases, people talk about the HOW or the WHAT to try and explain this.  When it comes down to it, we need to have a well understood WHY before we can successfully change our behaviors.

Outdoorsman, best-selling author, adventurer and runner, Cameron Hanes joins The Nation to talk about his passions: bow hunting big game around the world and endurance running.  He completed the Bigfoot 200 in 2016 and is a couple weeks away from the start of the inaugural Moab 240 mile endurance run.  He has a unique complimentary sport of bowhunting.  We ask him to compare the two sports and what he has learned from participating at a high level.

How many times have you been having a great run and then BAM, your stomach goes south? In this podcast, Warren Pole, from 33 Shake and Brad Kearns, from Primal Endurance, join The Nation to discuss how to minimize stomach problems.

TRN's East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins, is the guest author of 3 articles in the fifth edition of TRN's Audio Magazine.  Articles include: Run Like Cockroaches Under the Bright Shiny Moon Do What you Want From Rucky Chucky to Kroger's Canteen and all the Places in Between Loquacious Help! My Ink Won't Let me Sweat Get Back to Nature Philosophy Find out more how AJW can be your coach

Dr. Steven Gangemi, Sock Doc, teaches us why SLEEP is a very important to your training.  We discuss Why is sleep so important? Do athletes need more sleep? What is good restful sleep? What are some of the factors that keep us from restful sleep? Are stimulants effecting our sleep? Common signs of poor sleep Sleep monitors, are they useful? Can you "catch up" on sleep?

Are you kidding? Many of us owe Dean for informing and encouraging us to get into Ultra or Trail Running via his books or his many amazing adventures. Constantine Karnazes, Karno, or Dean visits with The Nation with his good friend, Michelle Barton about his longevity, training, and his new book. Visit his web site: Ultramarathonman.com

A week after the 2017 Bigfoot 200 Endurance Race, we look back at the race from a few different perspectives: Finisher, Don Freeman (finishing in 23rd) Race Director, Candice Burt 200-mile virgin, Bob Crowley - who is registered for the 2017 Tahoe 200!!!!! Crewman, Scott Warr

Ian Sharman, Joe Uhan and Matt Laye return to Trail Runner Nation to play the Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down game covering these topics: NSAIDS Cryotherapy Whoop - recovery tracker Foam Rolling Visit College of Idaho with Assistant Professor, Matt Laye Sharman Ultra - Endurance Coaching Uhan Performance

The Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc (UTMB) has become one of the world's most desired races. Why? This race series lasts from August 28th - September 3rd (2017) and offers many different race distances with breathtaking views. Majo Srnik is running UTMB for the first time and gets advice from 2014 4th-place finisher Jason Schlarb

UTMB: The Biggest 100 Miler in the World - Part 1

East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Brian Chontosh sit around the table to talk about the Sebastian Junger book, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. Don met Brian, a decorated and retired Major in the Marine Corp and Navy Cross recipient, international adventure racer and cross recipient, last year as they were experiencing the Tahoe 200-mile Endurance Run.

Can Dr. Cucuzzella run sub-3-hour Marathons for 30 Years?

Brave Athlete - Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion