Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 1

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Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 1

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Dec 15, 2011

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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.

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Dec 15, 2011

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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
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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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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
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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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To Ultra or NOT to Ultra, that is the question…with Jimmy Dean Freeman: Jimmy is a distance running coach, motivational speaker and ultra trail runner. He sat down with us to discuss the reality of how you'll feel during an ultra marathon and what to be prepared for mentally as a beginning ultra runner. Ultra veteran Le[...] 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
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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
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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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Run Faster & Farther with Less Effort: Running Economy? What??? That's right, go faster and farther with less work! Dr Cucuzzella has your prescription. Get ready to hit the pause/rewind button because the Doctor is in and ready to unload some serious information onto Trail Runner Nation[...] by Trail Runner Nation
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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
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(Shoes – Orthotics)/Stretching = Podcast: Dr. Gangemi, AKA The Sock Doc, joins us as we discuss shoes, orthotics, ice, stretching and more. The Sock Doc is an accomplished athlete and an expert in soft tissue management and body mechanics. Sounds like a guy we would like to take on a run. by Trail Runner Nation
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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
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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
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Unleash the Power of the Kokopelli: The Kokopelli has held a prominent role in folklore, culture and traditions. Many authorities believe this celebration is justified as it is probable the Kokopelli allowed the homo erectus to avoid extinction. On such authority is Professor Richard [...] 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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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
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Training secrets from two champions: Plug in and hang on as we chat with two frontrunners and pry some secrets about their race selection and training. Montrail athlete Erik Skaden and Fleet Feet athlete Mark Lantz slow down long enough for us to pick their brains about what works and [...] 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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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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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
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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
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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
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Mike Morton – There and Back Again: Mike Morton, age 40, seems to be one of the top ultra runners lately. But some of you may be thinking his name sounds familiar. You’re right. Mike Morton, at the age of 25, was the first place finisher and set a new course record at Western States i[... by Trail Runner Nation
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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
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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
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Inside the head of an ultrarunner: With over 150 ultra marathons under their fuel belts, we join John Nichols and Lee McKinley to discuss race strategy. Compare your race strategy with the experience of the veteran runners. John's entertaining race report from WS100 is available unde[...] by Trail Runner Nation
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Run it Forward: 2500 mile run from Chicago to Santa Monica to benefit kids fitness education: We catch up with Jimmy Dean Freeman who is part of a relay team consisting of 7 ultrarunners running nearly 2,500 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica California to help spread the message to elementary school children about fitness, self confidence, [...] by Trail Runner Nation
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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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Top ten things every trail runner must know – Part 1

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