You know you’re an ultra runner if….

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You know you’re an ultra runner if….

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Oct 24, 2012

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Do you need to know if you're an ultra runner? Check out this link on run100s.com and join us as we discuss the list of reasons you may be an ultra runner.

Released:

Oct 24, 2012

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Lee McKinley – Cross Training: Ultrarunning veteran Lee McKinley shares his knowledge regarding the benefits of cross-training and how it helps his distance running both mentally and physically. by Trail Runner Nation
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Unbreakable review with Sunny Blende: JB Benna and crew strap on cameras and put us up front with the lead runners as they fight for position in the epic event 2010 Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. Grab some GU and buckle up as JB takes us on a great ride. We review his new film U[...] by Trail Runner Nation
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J.B. Benna on filming Unbreakable: Ever thought you might be able to run with the worlds fastest ultra-runners in a 100 mile foot race? Well try running it with a camera strapped to your back and looking through the lens. Filmmaker and ultra-runner J.B. Benna takes us behind the scen[...] by Trail Runner Nation
38 min listen
Podcast numero uno. Get to know The Nation!: Check out our first podcast which explains just what is the Trail Runner Nation, how to get involved and what to expect from future episodes and around the website. by Trail Runner Nation
19 min listen
Ultrafuel for Ultrarunners – Sunny Blende, MS: Super carbs and super starches can be super confusing, but not for Sports Nutritionist Sunny Blende. She gives us the skinny on a new performance enhancing fuel source. Not convinced? We learn that ultrarunner of the year Dave Mackey used this new p[...] by Trail Runner Nation
59 min listen
Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 2: Trail running is full of challenges and solutions. So TrailRunnerNation.com has helped us prepare part dos in the podcast series: The top ten things every trail runner must know part 2. We talk trying new things on race day, what trailrunners carry [...] by Trail Runner Nation
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UltraTalk with James Barstad: Ultra-runner James Barstad joins Trail Runner Nation for some UltraTalk. Everyone on this single track trail can hear James loud and clear as we discuss the Beer Mile, shoes, pain and other stuff you will only understand if you are a tail runner. Gr[...] by Trail Runner Nation
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Chris McDougall: We have the chance to ask National Best Selling author and trail runner Christopher McDougall, "Why are we Born To Run?" Christopher doesn't stop with the WHY - he throws in some WHAT and HOW too. We discuss some of his "Aha" moments writing his boo[...] by Trail Runner Nation
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Shannon Farar-Griefer: Shannon is an ultra-runner, ultra-mother and ultra-CEO for a trail favorite - Moeben Sportswear. She seems to take each challenge to the extreme. Join us as we chat with her the night before what she calls "A leisurely 50 mile race". Maybe this spor[...] by Trail Runner Nation
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Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 1: We asked TrailRunnerNation to share with us the hidden secrets of the trail. The do's and some of the don'ts and the whats and hows are clarified on this podcast. In the event of a Bonk break open this podcast and apply liberally. by Trail Runner Nation
32 min listen
Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter – Calisthenics for the Brain: Trail Runner Nation, the Good Doctor is in! Open up and say "Ahhhhhhhh" as sports psychologist and champion athlete Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter evaluates our most powerful organ - our brain; Dr JoAnn teaches us brain calisthenics. She is famous for the st[...] by Trail Runner Nation
31 min listen
We chat with S! Caps creator Karl King: Performance enhancing drugs in UltraRunning? Well not exactly...but Karl King has come close with S!Caps. Karl's contribution to the trail is legendary: Sodium 341 mg + Potassium 21 mg add heat + elevation, let simmer for a couple hours and you are [...] by Trail Runner Nation
42 min listen
The Sock Doc – Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training: Dr. Steven Gangemi, aka the Sock Doc, joins the TRN podcast crew to discuss the training benefits of heavy breathing. Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training is a hot topic in the endurance community. How much, when, and why are questions we present to the do[...] by Trail Runner Nation
79 min listen
Compression Gear: You may look better…but can you perform better?: Johnny West is loose with information as we discuss athletic compression apparel. What are the advantages to this gear? Come to think of it, all of the Superheros have worn compression gear... by Trail Runner Nation
40 min listen
Adam Bradley (aka Krudmeister) – Mexico to Canada in 65 days: What was your longest back-to-back training run? How about a 40+ mile back-to-back-to-back. Repeated for 65 days. With no support! We talk to a record-holding fastpacker and trail runner to uncover how to take ultra-running to the extreme and see wh[...] by Trail Runner Nation
11 min listen
Meet the Gear Ninja!: TRN has a WEB Ninja and now a GEAR Ninja? What's next... Well what's now is an introduction to "The Trail Runners GEAR Tester". James turns gear upside down and inside out to get to the bottom of it all. Don't make a purchase until you consult your [...] by Trail Runner Nation
17 min listen
Top Ten Things Every Trail Runner Must Know – Part 3: SoCal Coyotes Running Team's lead dog and every runner's coach Jimmy Dean Freeman joins us to discuss...well we may have to listen again to know exactly what we discussed! Take this podcast to the trail head and hang out with us as we chat about...s[...] by Trail Runner Nation
45 min listen
Is running that far good for me?: Have you ever wondered if running like Forest Gump was good for you? Dr. Marty Hoffman is asking that very question. Our trail doctor, Marty Hoffman has invited the trail running community to participate in an online study that will help answer our [...] by Trail Runner Nation
26 min listen
TRN Community Updates, with Tim Smith: Trail Runner Nation's own web ninja & ultra-runner Tim Smith joins us to talk about the very cool features of our website, http://www.trailrunnernation.com. Ninja Tim has created a social media site for trail runners. The content is community d[...] by Trail Runner Nation
11 min listen
Trail Etiquette – On your left…I mean right!: The trail doesn't come with directions. Jimmy Dean and Kate Freeman join the regular podcast crew to discuss the do's and don'ts of trail conduct. Tune in and compare your trail manners with the opinions of the TRN podcast team. by Trail Runner Nation
49 min listen
Get off the Couch and Get a Coach!: Have you ever considered what a coach could do for your Trail Game? Join champion ultra runner and ultraMOM Liza Howard as we discuss the advantages of a coach and how to locate the right one for you. Guess what...Liza Howard has a coach too! Liza c[...] by Trail Runner Nation
38 min listen
Sh*t the founder of Invisible Shoes said: Steven Sashen, the founder of Invisible Shoes and author of the popular 'Sh*t Barefoot Runners Say' video, joins us for an insightful discussion on topics including invisible shoes, running on a foot of cotton, a thin sheet of stainless steel and br[...] by Trail Runner Nation
44 min listen
Patagonia Gear – So Tough They Had to Name a Mountain After It: When we say "Patagonia", you think of "The Mountain" or "The Gear". If Mark Hofmann and George Plomarity from Patagonia Outdoor Clothing and Gear have anything to say about it...the answer is "The Gear". George and Mark have plenty to say as we disc[...] by Trail Runner Nation
51 min listen
Dr. Peter Larson – So You’re A Heel Striker – It May Be OK!: At TRN we have produced a number of megabytes talking about the benefits of forefoot striking. We have invited author of the book Tread Lightly: Form, Footwear, and the Quest for Injury-Free Running, Dr. Peter Larson, to the podcast. He has recently[...] by Trail Runner Nation
66 min listen
Faith’s 50 miler – You always remember your first!: Join Don and Scott as they chat with Faith, fresh out of her first 50 miler. There were hamburgers, chafage, post-race blackouts and more! Listen to get the scoop. by Trail Runner Nation
43 min listen
The 9 and 1/2 Trail Running Commandments: Scott, Faith and Don take on blogger Will Cooper's Nine and a Half Ways To Keep Running Real. He lists his top suggestions that every trail runner should follow. We turn each one inside out as we talk through them. by Trail Runner Nation
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Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Drops the Knowledge Bomb on the Nation: You may never lace up a pair of shoes the same after you listen to this podcast. Disclaimer: This podcast may be hazardous to the health of your traditional running shoe, orthotics and even your socks. Runners proceed with extreme caution. by Trail Runner Nation
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