Trail Runner Nation

Jay Dicharry is a board certified sports clinical specialist and one of America’s leading physical therapists, coach and author of “Anatomy for Runners” and “Run Like an Athlete”.  Jay helps will motivate you to become a better runner by introducing his new book, "Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run For Stability, Strength, and Speed"

Navy SEAL, Chadd Wright joins The Nation to discuss how BUDS training has prepared him to be a better trail and ultra runner. We talked about -Setting goals high -Tune out the white noise and don't let obstacles get in the way of -you achieving your goals -"get through the morning" mentality -Mental toughness techniques: 4x4 and visualization -Sleep deprivation -The essential gear

This is a fun podcast with Dr. Phil Maffetone.  Our original intent was to talk about his new book, "The Overfat Pandemic: Exposing the Problem and Its Simple Solution for Everyone Who Needs to Eliminate Excess Body Fat". Instead, we talk about another of his passions: music. How it helps stimulate brain activity and releases dopamine, a chemical in your brain that affects your emotions, movements and your sensations of pleasure and pain.

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella rejoins The Nation to discuss many health and fitness myths. Make sure you watch his 8:25 Video that show the principles of natural running. Be sure to spend some time learning at The Natural Running Center web site. Visit Two Rivers Treads running store either in person or call them and ask them some questions! Link to the Zero Runner, Dr. Mark spoke about

UltraRunning Magazine, widely recognized as the Voice of the Sport®, has been around since it was first published in May 1981. Karl Hoagland became the owner and publisher in 2013 and continues to make it the most relevant periodical for our sport. Karl joins us mid-publication of the February 2018 issue to discuss the magazine, his running experience and what is ahead for the magazine and ultrarunnning.

Our annual TRN game show is hear! We hope you enjoy the fun we have with four amazing contestants: Returning Champions: Team Beast Coast Ashley Walsh East Coast Executive Producer, Andy Jones-Wilkins This year's Challengers represent the EU: Team Hastings Warren Pole Lesley Paterson

European Executive Producers, Erica and Warren Pole, take a flight on Santa's sleigh to join us in studio for a holiday grab bag (aka. drop bag or TRN Audio Magazine) we call: Santa's Running Bag. Be sure to listen to the entire podcast to find out how to get a FREE sample of 33 Shake products HERE.

Have you ever worried if/when you will have to stop running? Have you had a lull in your training regime and want to get back to your running self? Jonathan Beverly, a lifetime runner, photographer, writer and coach teaches us about the 9 keys to lifelong running. He interviews over 50 runner to find out what the common threads are to stay motivated and loving running. He compiles these in his new book, Run Strong Stay Hungry, 9 Keys to Staying in the Race.

In today's busy culture we often revere a person that can multi-task. Should we? Is there a benefit to focusing on one thing? Coaches Andy Jones-Wilkins and Meghan Arbogast Laws (AKA The Queen) join The Nation to discuss the benefits of Unitasking.

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Ultra runner and dirt bagger, Colin Trower joins The Nation to talk about his life on the road with his family and what he has learned from the Trail community from his travels around the U.S. Follow Colin on FaceBook & Instagram

Only moment's after his DNF at the 2017 Rio Del Lago 100, coach Jimmy Dean Freeman, founder and coach of the SoCal Coyotes running group invites The Nation to have a frank and vulnerable discussion about coming up short. When should you pull the plug on a race? Does a failure define you? Visit the partners of this podcast at the TRN's Partner's page

John Vonhof is the foot magician for ultra runners.  There are countless people that have reached further on an ultra run or even earned a belt buckle because of the tireless work that John has done.  We had John on the podcast over three years ago (Listen here).  Since then his book, "Fixing Your Feet - Injury Prevention and Treatment for Athletes" has been updated to its SIXTH edition. Visit John's website to learn more about how to help prevent foot issues and what to do when you get them.

The crew of three recipients of the 200-mile Triple Crown join The Nation to discuss how to take care of your runner in these multi-day events. Sarah & Michael McKnight and Brittnay & Ben Light recount stories from the 2017 triple crown races: Bigfoot 200 Tahoe 200 Moab 240

2017 was the inaugural year of the mis-named Moab 200, a 238-mile endurance race in the desert of southern Utah. Along with the 98 gritty people that finished this race, Courtney Dauwalter, stunned observers with a first-place finish.....ahem.....nearly TEN HOURS before the second place finisher! Fellow finishers, Cameron Hanes and our own Don Freeman (Triple Crown of 200-milers recipient), help The Nation understand her incredible race.