Trail Runner Nation

The capacity to endure, from 5K to 240 miles to a relationship is an elusive skill that we search for.   Runner and journalist, Alex Hutchinson, exposes us to research that has been done in recent years that will change the paradigm you may have about endurance.  He explores the relationship of the mental and the physical and what we have learned from scientists on how we can maximize our potential. Andy Jones-Wilkins and Magda Boulet join The Nation to discuss four key chapters in this Book

Ultra Adventurer and leadership coach, Brian Chontosh, and his friend TJ Murphy join The Nation for a thought-provoking discussion on endurance events and how to preform better and successfully.

Brad Kearns was one of the top professional triathletes for nine years.  During that time, he won 30 titles worldwide including an amazing streak of seven victories in a row.  Brad just returned from the Paleo F(x) conference and chats with The Nation about Balancing of a rigid training plan and listening to your body. Slowing your training down to get more training effect Stress hormones Sleep more Brad's morning smoothie video

ECEP, Andy Jones-Wilkins joins The Nation to talk about the Chip and Dan Heath best selling book, The Power of Moments- Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact. We discuss why certain experiences can jolt us, elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our running, life and work.

On August 30th, 2016, Adam experienced a near fatal accident while attempting the Horseshoe traverse through Roger’s Pass in BC, with runners Nick Elson and Dakota Jones.  Adam talks about his experience, lessons learned and his new reality of being a trail runner. On May 9th, a movie about Adam's experience will be available to download at the Arc'teryx web site. Adam will also be touring with the film screening at some Arc'teryx brand store locations.

"Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it" - Dennis P. Kimbro This is one of Ben Light's favorite quotes.  Ben and Brittany Light rejoin The Nation to talk about how your attitude and perception can SHIFT to something better. We can SHIFT our attitude SHIFT our training SHIFT our outcome SHIFT into a different gear SHIFT out of neutral and quit spinning our gears to move forward SHIFT our perception of what is possible SHIFT the finish line

THE Ultra Running Girl, Stephanie Case, joins The Nation from Afghanistan a few short days after experiencing the jaws of the 2018 running of the Barkley Marathons. Stephanie has not only run many of the world's toughest trail ultras, but has extended her comfort zone by living in some very dangerous places in the world as a United Nations Human Rights Lawyer. Stephanie shares her experiences at Barkley, her three finishes at Tour De Geants and UTMB.

TRN's East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins and Ultra trend-setter, Candice Burt join as contributing authors to the sixth edition of TRN Audio Magazine.

Dylan Bowman joins The Nation to teach us about high altitude training. We talk about hypoxia training, the different types and benefits of using the gear. Killian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg's acclamation and climb of Cho Oyu VIDEO Hypoxico

Coach Greg McMillan joins The Nation again to explain VO2Max - is it your friend? Is your Personality a blessing or a curse? Your best at all times Dancing along the trail The goal of being durable and disciplined Past podcasts with Greg: Avoid the Race Day Freakout Give it a Rest Greg's books: You (Only Faster) Surviving the Marathon Freakout

Coach Danny Dreyer joins The Nation to help us understand running economy and biomechanics.  Danny is the creator of the popular ChiRunning (and ChiWalking). He teaches us that good alignment and posture will allow you to become more efficient and reduce the number of injuries.  Some things we discuss: -The 4 gears of running -cadence at different speeds -Mindful Practice -Good posture and alignment -Gradual Progress -"run until you can't, walk until you feel guilty"

Richard Kresser loves a challenge. One of those has been on his radar for six years. The Arrowhead 135 is an endurance event held in Minnesota during one of the coldest times of the year. Temperatures are regularly below zero (Fahrenheit), including a record -42° in 2011. This does NOT include the wind chill! This race could be the anti-hero of the Badwater 135 and brings with it some very unique challenges.

Sally and Don talk about stuff  Scott is 30K up in a plane and can't join us. *show notes by Don 

Dr. Art Zemach and co-founder of Tailwind Nutrition, Jeff Vierling join The Nation to discuss Nutrition. We talk about the Macro-nutrients carbohydrates and protein. Types of Carbs - are they all created equally? Does the body need carbs? What about training your body to burn fat? Why proteins? Glycemic Index The Golden Hour How do macronutrients help us maximize oxygen utilization? Get a chance to preorder Tailwind Nutrition's new product, REBUILD

Courtney Dauwalter rejoins The Nation after earning a golden ticket into the 2018 Western States 100.  She has won her last six races and was overall winner at three of those.  She has been the first human to cross the line at 10 of the races she started including a 10 hour buffer between second place at the 2017 Moab 200. Courtney talks about her "old school" method of training which includes a more intuitive focus rather than a specific training program.