Trail Runner Nation

Avid Runner and Author, Alex Hutchinson joins The Nation to discuss: Eliud Kipchoge's recent

Dr. Jay Dicharry rejoins The Nation to talk about biomechanics and how to work on the BASE of our form, the FEET.  Jay says that we can improve our efficiency and running economy up to 10% if we have correct foot mechanics, not to mention reducing many of the common over-use injuries.

Sunny Stoeer lived her life the 'right' way including an MBA from Harvard Business School and a successful career as a strategy consultant. She always felt happier outside pursuing running, climbing and mountaineering.  She took a risk and decided to leave behind the career in consulting and took up the dirtbag life and has found joy doing the things she loves.  We discuss some of the things that she learned from Harvard Business School can translate to Ultrarunning, adventuring and chasing FKTs

Karl Meltzer just won his record 41st 100-mile race in October at the Cloudsplitter 100- the most of any other person! He joins The Nation with Andy Jones-Wilkins to discuss one way to potentially shave HOURS off your next 100-mile finish. His philosophy: KISS- Keep is Stupid Simple. Trail running is a very simple and primitive sport that we might be making way too complicated and difficult. Making choices in your gear, drop bags, crew, pacing and aid station management can shave hour(s) off your time.

Ray Zahab is an explorer, endurance athlete, mentor, coach, teacher.  Ray has been encouraging and mentoring other to push beyond their perceived limits for nearly 15 years directing races, or guiding groups to remote places. Ray explains that many people under estimate themselves and that taking risks and doing hard things brings fulfillment, joy and a desire to help others achieve great things.

Matt, a avid runner, tells the story of the evolution of running from the 1950s, He describes this evolution of speed and endurance through the story of Bob Larsen, a hall of fame track field coach.  He explains what we have learned about running science through the experience that Coach Larsen had coaching the small-town Jamul Toads to a national championship and coaching the great Meb Keflzighi's amazing career. "Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed"

We have all had disappointing finishes or the feeling of not accomplishing a goal.  How do you deal with these setbacks or roadblocks? Bob Crowley discusses how he handled a disappointing DNF at Tor Des Geants in 2018.  He brings part of his team, Coach Meghan Laws, and Crew Cheif, Donna NiCuarta, to the table to help explain how he was able to evaluate, rebuild, train and execute his second attempt this year.

Patrick Reagan has had a fun year from defending his win at at Javalina Jundred, setting a personal best at the Hoka 100K Challenge, and placing 8th at his first attempt at Western States 100.   Our conversation with Patrick include how he has learned from mentors along the way, his love for running long distances, how he takes breaks, etc. Check out his web site and coaching at PatricReaganRunning.com Or follow him on social media Facebook Instagram

Ian Sharman, Joe Uhan and Matt Laye return to Trail Runner Nation to discuss some interesting topics including: Poles or No Poles? Strength or mobility work, which is preferred? Should you specifically work to improve your form? Mechanical efficiency & metabolic efficiency? Visit College of Idaho with Assistant Professor, Matt Laye SharmanUltra.com UhanPerformance.com

Courtney Dauwalter is the fastest woman at UTMB in 2019!  She continues to impress us with her determination, resilience and GRIT.  We put Courtney on the spot in this podcast by measuring her GRIT according to Angela Duckworth's GRIT Calculator.  We discuss where she got her grit and how to increase ours.

Sally McRae and Billy Yang just returned from Europe where Sally ran UTMB for the fifth time.  We talk to Sally and Billy about what things Americans need to know when going to Europe to run and visa versa. Check out Sally at her web site, instagram, and twitter Check out Billy Yang a his web site, instagram, and his podcast And just in case you were interested in the tiny phone:

Runner and Filmmaker, Sanjay Rawal, explores cultures from around the world to understand the primal necessity of running and how these cultures connect with nature and are changed / transcending to a new level of being. We discuss the levels of running from the physical to the mental and then a newer, higher level that is meditative or spiritual. Sanjay's documentary, "3100: Run and Become", a must watch.

In 2017, Michael McKnight won the fastest cumulated time for the triple crown of 200-milers, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, & Moab 240. Last week he set a new Bigfoot 200 record by over 4 ours finishing in 51:33 - 18 hours faster than his first attempt in 2017.  We sit down with Michael and talk about how his training and strategies have changed since 2017.

Ultra Adventurer and leadership coach, Brian Chontosh, aka Tosh, join The Nation to discuss this simple but complex topic. Why is it easier to keep up? When we fall behind, we have a tendency to try and find a shortcut Good enough isn't Keeping up vs. getting ahead Check out these links: Crooked Butterfly Podcast Crooked Butterfly website Tosh's Instagram

Based on a BBC article by Ian Leslie, "Why Suffering Setbacks Could Make You More Successful", we discuss how this can be true in your training, racing, personal and professional life. Leslie argues that trauma of losing can actually do you more GOOD than harm; "turning pain into rocket fuel".   Coach Ian Sharman joins The Nation to discuss how this trauma or setbacks can help you become a better athlete, learn how to achieve more, and become happier. check out Sharman Ultras coaching services