Running research is everywhere. One study gets shared and suddenly it feels like there’s a “right” way to fuel, train, or perform — and if you’re not doing it, you’re behind.

In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I talk about why research isn’t wrong… but also isn’t always about you.

Using a recent fueling study shared by David Roche as an example, this episode covers:

• Why elite-focused research doesn’t always translate to everyday runners
• How studies often get shared without enough context
• Why women are still underrepresented in endurance and fueling research
• How comparison sneaks in when research turns into rules
• Why not being an elite actually changes what’s useful
• How to use research as information, not instructions
• Simple ways to decide what’s actually worth trying for your body and goals

This episode is for runners who want to be informed without feeling overwhelmed and who are tired of assuming something is wrong with them when a “proven” strategy doesn’t work.

Research can be helpful.
But it’s not personal.

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• The research article that has a super long name
• David Roche's email for the study

New Year’s resolutions get a bad rap. And honestly? They don’t deserve it.

In this episode, we’re talking about why wanting more for yourself is not the issue, why cynicism isn’t wisdom, and why we need to stop yucking other people’s yums. This is encouragement with a little spice, plus some real talk on how to actually keep a resolution by focusing on the process instead of the outcome.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why New Year’s resolutions aren’t the problem and why being dismissive about them helps no one
• The difference between outcome goals and process goals (and why process always wins)
• How outcome obsession in trail running leads to burnout, overtraining, and injury
• FOMO goals vs goals you’re actually excited to work for
• Why signing up for races too fast or for the wrong reasons usually backfires
• What you can control when motivation fades
• How being encouraging costs nothing and matters more than you think
• Why “don’t yuck the yum” should be a rule we all live by

If you’re heading into a new year with a goal, a spark, or even just a quiet curiosity about what’s next, this episode is for you. And if you tend to roll your eyes at January goals? It might be for you too.

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• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Trail running is unpredictable. Weather changes. Bodies change. Plans fall apart. And sometimes, even when you do everything “right,” things still go wrong.

In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I talk about what happens when something scary or traumatic happens on the trail and how you find your way back instead of letting fear take the thing you love.

This isn’t a fear-based safety episode. It’s a real conversation about preparation, perspective, and rebuilding trust with yourself after a hard experience.

In this episode:

• The difference between being prepared and being afraid
• The basic safety practices that help mitigate risk
• Why experience doesn’t make you immune to things going wrong
• My story of being medically evacuated from the Grand Canyon
• The mental aftermath of a scary trail experience
• How to rebuild confidence and joy on the trails, slowly and intentionally

Trail running isn’t about pretending nothing bad will happen. It’s about choosing how you move forward when it does.

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Links & Resources for This Episode

• Andrew Schenk: Resilient Body Solutions - treat yourself to that massage
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• Visit my website: www.sunrisetrailscoaching.com
• Want to work together? Learn about 1:1 Coaching
• Free guide: What’s In My Pack? Download here