Podcast Episodes

EP 742: Training the Panic Out: How Astronaut-Level Preparation Builds Confidence on the Trail

Episode 742

What do launching into orbit and starting a grueling mountain ultra have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, we draw from Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is the Way and NASA's astrona…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

EP 741: Trail Runner Nation: A Journey Through Time

Episode 741

In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, we reflect on the evolution of trail running and the Trail Runner Nation podcast over the past 14 years. We reflect on some clips from our very first episode, …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

EP 740: The Aging Athlete - Hormone Health

Episode 740

What does it mean to be a trail runner in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s—or even your 70s? How do years of pounding dirt, chasing summits, and chasing goals shape our bodies, minds, and identities?

Welcome …

Published on 5 months ago

EP 739: Effortless Efficiency: Biomechanics in Running

Episode 739

What if the key to becoming a stronger, more resilient runner isn't about pushing harder, but moving smarter? In this episode, we're joined by Samuel Stow, ultramarathoner and movement coach behind P…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

EP 738: The Comfort Crisis - Reclaiming Happiness

Episode 738

Over two years ago, we introduced the concept of Misogi—doing something so challenging it changes you—through Michael Easter's book The Comfort Crisis - Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy and He…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

EP 737: Cutting Through the BS

Episode 737

Join us as we have an insightful conversation with renowned coach Ian Sharman. We discuss how to navigate the world of running advice with a critical eye and how his coaching philosophy has evolved. …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

EP 736: Unlocking Endurance from the Neck Up

Episode 736

In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, cognitive neuroscientist and endurance athlete Dr. Scott Frey reveals how brain training can unlock new levels of performance for trail and ultrarunners. He ex…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

EP 735: The Aging Athlete-Exercise Physiology

What does it mean to be a trail runner in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s—or even your 70s? How do years of pounding dirt, chasing summits, and chasing goals shape our bodies, minds, and identities?

Welcome …

Published on 6 months ago

EP 734: TRN Audio Magazine: The Dirt, The Grit, The Glory

Episode 734

Can you get too much AJW?  This episode might answer that question.  After last week's Western States 100 Preview and Prognostication, Andy rejoins us for Audio Magazine to discuss a pouperi of topic…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

EP 733: 2025 Western States 100 Preview and Prognostications

Episode 733

In this annual episode, we talk about the 2025 Western States 100 with AJW and Katie Asmuth. We talk about the race's rich history, the evolving competition in both the men's and women's fields, and …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago