Sat, 10 August 2013
In 2012, Vanessa quit her job, sold all her possessions, purchased and RV and set off to live a life she had been dreaming of. She and her companion, Shacky, are traveling around the Americas " living day-to-day, bartering or trading for things that we need, sometimes doing freelance or contract work, and following our whims wherever they take us". We talk to Vanessa about her new book, "The Summit Seeker" a story of her life and how she has ventured to this point. She shares what she has learned about running from Malcom Gladwell, Alberto Salazar and Bilbo Baggins. |
Sun, 4 August 2013
Ryan Green PhD has directed his mental prowess into the running shoe. Ryan Green is the managing partner in Varsity Sports, a running specialty store with 4 locations in Louisiana. He holds a PhD in kinesiology and a certified Athletic Trainer.
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Tue, 30 July 2013
Sally McRae joins us to talk about the most common questions and issues she is asked by the athletes she coaches:
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Tue, 23 July 2013
Dr. Steven Gangemi joins Faith, Don and Scott to talk about important trail running topics:
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Tue, 23 July 2013
Sally McRae joins us to talk about the most common questions and issues she is asked by the athletes she coaches:
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Sun, 14 July 2013
In the shadow of the 2013 Western States 100 mile endurance Run, Scott, Faith and Don talk about the WS100 experience. What's all the hype? Is it different than any other run? We take on the experience of the volunteers, pacers, crew and runner. |
Tue, 2 July 2013
Dominic Grossman and Katie Desplinter have had the benefit of running in the lead pack for many years. What you may not know about them is that when they are not racing, they are avid volunteers pacing or crewing others. Dom and Katie record this podcast pre-Western States 100 - where Dominic paced Tim Olsen to his second win in the second hottest year. We talk about strategies that can help you pace or crew AND how you, as a racer, can help your pacer and crew help you. |
Wed, 26 June 2013
We join Ultralegend Tim Twietmeyer and Ultrarunner/Race Director Craig Thornley as we discuss the "Rules of the Trail" Who knew there are 18 rules for running Western States 100? Apparently each rule is a result of a circumstance that actually happened happened during the race. |
Wed, 19 June 2013
In the Northern Hemisphere, we are now approaching the heat of the summer. Make sure you prepare yourself by listening and learning from a couple people that really know how to train for heat. Jimmy Dean Freeman, SoCal Coyotes, joins us with his friend Danny Westergaard. Danny has run Badwater 6 times and done a triple crossing of Badwater (875 miles). In seven years, Danny has crossed the Death Valley 16 times!
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Mon, 17 June 2013
Ian Torrence has a deep resume of trail ultras:
He currently resides in the trail running mecca of Flagstaff, AZ where he trains and coaches for McMillan Running as their ultra-marathon coach. Ian talks to us about his experiences and how his body and training has changed over time, how he has adjusted his training to continue to race successfully and tips he feels will help you build a bonk proof body. |