Podcast Episodes

EP 732: The Journey Back: Runners After Joint Replacement

Episode 732

In this episode, we explore the challenges and possibilities of running after joint replacement. Joined by athletes Magda Boulet and Bob Crowley, and orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Diana, we discuss per…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

EP 731: Ice, Mind, Body - The Ice Bath Effect

Episode 731

Can three minutes in freezing water reduce inflammation, boost testosterone, and improve your relationships?

We talk with Dr. Thomas Seager, co-founder of Morozko, about the powerful impact of cold p…

Published on 7 months ago

EP 730: The Aging Athlete Series - Introduction

Episode 730

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 7 months, 1 week ago

EP 729: The Golden Retriever Mindset - Lesson's from a 22 Year-old

Episode 729

At just 22 years old, Nicholas Steel is attempting to become the youngest person to complete sixteen 100-mile races in a single year—all while working full-time. In this episode, Nicholas shares what…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

EP 728: Be Kind to Yourself-Secret Weapon at Arizona's Monster 300

Episode 728

In this episode, ultra-endurance athlete Lucja Leonard recounts her transformative experience running the Arizona Monster 300, a race that pushed her beyond her limits. She talks about her essential …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

EP 727: Endurance Beyond the Finish Line

Episode 727

In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, we explore the gritty world of endurance sports with ultrarunner and guest Shannon Hogan, author of The Unforgiving Hours: the Grit, Resilience, and Persevera…

Published on 8 months ago

EP 726: Ultrarunning's Past Was Wilder Than You Think

Episode 726

To really understand who we are as a running community—What drives us, what connects us, and why we keep pushing our limits, we have to look back. Long before ultras, Strava segments, or finish-line …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

EP 725: What Every Young Athlete—and Parent—Should Know About Nutrition

Episode 725

We all know that nutrition is essential for peak performance—but for young athletes, it's so much more than just fuel. In this episode, we're joined by expert coach and author Michele Pettinger to ex…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

EP 724: Why Most Athletes Get Carbs Wrong

Episode 724

Are you fueling your endurance training the right way—or are outdated carb myths holding you back? In this episode, we're joined by sports dietitian Bob Seebohar to explore the evolving science behin…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

EP 723: The Power of Discomfort

Episode 723

What if we told you that putting yourself in controlled, uncomfortable situations—like ice baths, fasting, or extreme endurance events—could make you a better runner and a better human?

In this episo…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago