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Trail Runner Nation is a gathering place for the trail and ultrarunning community. We aim to help the listener improve their running experiences through better health and fitness via expert guests. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to replace professional, medical, or training advice or recommendations for listeners. The views expressed in this podcast by guests are not necessarily endorsed by Trail Runner Nation, LLC.Copyright © Trail Runner Nation 2015 Corsa e jogging Igiene e vita sana
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  • EP 787: Aging as an Athlete- What Climbers Know About Longevity That Runners Need

    EP 787: Aging as an Athlete- What Climbers Know About Longevity That Runners Need
    Jun 24 2026
    What if getting older doesn't mean doing less, but doing it better? In this installment of the Aging as an Athlete series, legendary ultrarunner Krissy Moehl welcomes longtime climber and Patagonia ambassador Kate Rutherford for a conversation about longevity, purpose, and evolving with age. Kate shares how decades of climbing taught her that technical skill, efficiency, and joy can eventually outweigh youthful strength and endurance. The discussion explores everything from body awareness and recovery to nutrition, community, and why learning to focus on what truly matters becomes one of the greatest athletic advantages. Whether you're a runner, climber, or simply hoping to stay active for life, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on growing older without giving up adventure. Kate is a long time professional climber, artist, advocate for wilderness, eater of leafy organic greens, president of Farm To Crag, and product line manager at Patagonia. Her passion for climbing has taken her all over the world including first ascents on Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Kenya, Iran, and Venezuela, a free ascent of El Capitan's Free Rider. She has had the opportunity to work with some amazing organizations, including Patagonia, La Sportiva, Edelrid, Black Diamond, Clif Bar, the Access Fund, and the American Alpine club. The combination of climbing, a biology degree from the Colorado College, rural homesteading in Alaska, subsistence hunting and fishing, carrots from Mom's garden, and watching organic regenerative agriculture's ability to combat climate change, has led me to co-found Farm to Crag. It is the perfect blend of climbing, stories, farms, maps, organic greens, environmental activism, and dinner parties. Check out Farm to Crag Episode Sponsor: Tifosi Optics - CLARITY ON THE TRAIL: Post your Golden Nugget of wisdom that helps you recover after a huge effort on Instagram, tag @TifosiOptics, @TrailRunnerNation, and use the hashtag #ClarityOnTheTrail. OR try texting us (within the USA) with your tip: 916-235-3928. If we use yours on a weekly episode, you get a pair of the new Sanctum SL glasses! ALTRA: With the classic Altra Fit, you set the pace. Altra running shoes are designed with room for your toes so they can actually spread out - for a natural fit. This gives you comfort, balance, and strength on and off the trail. Better balance and stability for our toes means more comfort – on mile 5, 50, or 100. Learn more about Altra Fit. Feel the Altra Difference and use code TRN10 for 10% off your first order at checkout at altrarunning.com. Stay Out There™ with Altra. Stone Creek Coffee: Start every adventure with The Long Run, our limited edition coffee created by Stone Creek Coffee and Trail Runner Nation for runners who believe the journey is as meaningful as the finish line. Fuel your next early morning, long run, or post-run conversation, and save 20% with code LONGRUN20. Every cup is an invitation to be part of a community that goes farther together. TimeStamps 00:00 | Growing Older Without Growing Smaller Krissy introduces climber Kate Rutherford and explores how aging can expand our relationship with movement instead of limiting it. 09:00 | Community, Trust, and Doing Hard Things Kate explains the unique culture of climbing and why shared challenges create lifelong bonds. 17:00 | Trading Strength for Skill The conversation explores how technical ability, efficiency, and body awareness become greater assets than raw physical power. 28:00 | The Power of Staying Present From climbing walls to mountain trails, focusing on the next move instead of the finish line changes everything. 39:00 | Why Power Training Matters More With Age Kate shares how short, intentional strength work has helped her continue pursuing big mountain objectives. 48:00 | Fueling for a Lifetime Outdoors Nutrition, recovery, and whole foods become central themes as the discussion shifts toward long-term health and performance. 56:00 | Building a Legacy Beyond Sport The episode closes with Farm to Crag, environmental stewardship, and the idea that the greatest adventures are those that strengthen both people and places.
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    1 ora e 11 min
  • EP 786: Everything You Need to Know Before Western States

    EP 786: Everything You Need to Know Before Western States
    Jun 19 2026

    Western States is more than a 100-mile race. For many ultrarunners, it's the unofficial holiday that defines the season. In this annual Trail Runner Nation tradition, Andy Jones-Wilkins returns to break down the 2026 Western States field, explain the stories behind the biggest contenders, and help everyday runners understand who to watch when race day arrives. Along the way, the conversation explores the race's unique culture, its history, the lottery system, the legendary Golden Hour finish, and why Western States continues to hold a special place in trail running despite the sport's rapid evolution. If you're following the race from home or standing somewhere along the course, this episode provides the context that transforms names on a start list into stories worth following. By the end, you'll be just as excited for Statesmas as AJW is.

    Episode Sponsor:


    Tifosi Optics - CLARITY ON THE TRAIL: Post your Golden Nugget of wisdom that helps you recover after a huge effort on Instagram, tag @TifosiOptics, @TrailRunnerNation, and use the hashtag #ClarityOnTheTrail. OR try texting us (within the USA) with your tip: 916-235-3928.
    If we use yours on a weekly episode, you get a pair of the new Sanctum SL glasses!

    ALTRA: With the classic Altra Fit, you set the pace. Altra running shoes are designed with room for your toes so they can actually spread out - for a natural fit. This gives you comfort, balance, and strength on and off the trail. Better balance and stability for our toes means more comfort – on mile 5, 50, or 100.
    Learn more about Altra Fit

    Feel the Altra Difference and use code TRN10 for 10% off your first order at checkout at altrarunning.com. Stay Out There™ with Altra.

    TimeStamps:
    00:00 | Welcome to Statesmas
    AJW explains why Western States has become trail running's biggest annual celebration and why the excitement starts weeks before race day.

    05:00 | What Makes Western States So Special?
    The discussion explores the history, atmosphere, traditions, and unique energy that make this race unlike any other.

    13:00 | Course Conditions and What to Expect in 2026
    With virtually no snowpack and a dry trail, the hosts discuss how this year's conditions could shape the race.

    19:00 | Breaking Down the Women's Race
    AJW highlights the favorites, dangerous newcomers, and rising stars who could battle for the podium.

    42:00 | The Men's Race Preview
    From Jim Walmsley and Kilian Jornet to emerging contenders and dark horses, the elite field gets a thorough analysis.

    56:00 | How Western States Earned Its Legendary Status
    The conversation dives into the lottery, qualifying system, volunteers, race traditions, and why earning a bib means so much.

    1:00:00 | Final Podium Predictions
    AJW reveals his official picks, shares bold predictions, and offers a few runners that fans shouldn't overlook.
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    1 ora e 12 min
  • EP 785: Why Fitness isn't Enough

    EP 785: Why Fitness isn't Enough
    Jun 11 2026

    What separates great ultrarunners from everyone else isn't just fitness. It's how they think. In this conversation, legendary coach and runner Ian Sharman shares the philosophy behind his new book The Art of Ultrarunning, explaining why execution, adaptability, and purpose matter just as much as training miles. Through stories from his Grand Slam of Ultrarunning record, hard-earned racing mistakes, and years of coaching athletes of every level, Ian reveals how to stay motivated, pace smarter, and perform your best when everything starts falling apart. The discussion goes well beyond racing, exploring consistency, ego, resilience, and why success often comes from making better decisions instead of simply pushing harder. Despite your experience or goals, this episode offers practical lessons that can improve both your running and the way you approach challenges off the trail. Learn more about Ian at Sharman Ultra.

    Episode Sponsors:
    Tifosi Optics - CLARITY ON THE TRAIL: Post your Golden Nugget of wisdom that helps you recover after a huge effort on Instagram, tag @TifosiOptics, @TrailRunnerNation, and use the hashtag #ClarityOnTheTrail. OR try texting us (within the USA) with your tip: 916-235-3928.
    If we use yours on a weekly episode, you get a pair of the new Sanctum SL glasses!

    Timestamps:

    00:00 | Why "The Art" of Ultrarunning?
    Ian explains why successful racing is about combining science with execution and why ultrarunning is as much an art as it is physiology.

    09:00 | Finding Your Purpose
    The conversation explores why every run should have intention and how a meaningful "why" helps runners push through difficult moments.

    20:00 | Adapting When Goals Slip Away
    Ian discusses how successful runners adjust expectations during a race instead of giving up when their original goal becomes unrealistic.

    39:00 | Consistency Beats Hero Workouts
    Why small, repeatable actions build stronger athletes than occasional epic training sessions, and how consistency shaped Ian's career.

    47:00 | Training Is Practice for Decision Making
    Running isn't just building fitness. Every workout teaches pacing, body awareness, problem solving, and race execution.

    56:00 | The Grand Slam Battle with Nick Clark
    Ian shares the remarkable story of chasing the Grand Slam record through four 100-mile races while battling one of his closest competitors every step of the way.

    1:01:00 | Racing Yourself Instead of Your Competition
    One of the episode's biggest lessons: take care of your own race first, then compete when the time is right. Execution nearly always beats emotion.
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    1 ora e 12 min
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