The TRACER Podcast - Trail Running and endurance fitness
Join us on the TRACER Podcast, your companion for navigating the world of trail running and endurance sports. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or just starting your journey in endurance, we've got you covered with insightful conversations, expert advice, and inspiring stories.
What to expect:
- Training Insights: Unlock the secrets of effective training with discussions on everything from building a solid base to peaking for race day. We'll delve into topics like aerobic training, nutrition, and mental fortitude.
- Trailblazing Guests: Meet the fascinating people who shape the endurance community. Hear from elite athletes, coaches, adventurers, and others who share their passion for pushing limits and exploring the great outdoors.
- Gear Talk: Get the lowdown on the latest gear and technology that can enhance your performance and comfort on the trails. We'll review shoes, apparel, hydration systems, and other essentials for tackling any terrain.
- Community Connection: Join the conversation as we explore the social aspects of trail running and endurance sports. We'll discuss race recaps, group runs, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to connect with like-minded individuals.
We're passionate about helping you achieve your goals, discover new trails, and find joy in the journey. Please join us!
Episodes
10 episodes
10 - Fueling for Endurance Fitness Success, with Michelle Howe and Dr. Alex Harrison
Will fueling your running really make that big of a difference? Is sugar bad for people, especially athletes? How much fueling is too much? Can you make your own energy gels and drinks for training and racing? These important questions are disc...
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Episode 10
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1:22:44
9 - Eli and Tabor Hemming share good training practices, handling bad days, and staying consistent
Eli and Tabor Hemming, two of the fastest trail runners around, join the Tracer podcast to discuss their training philosophy and how everyday runners can improve their training.The Hemmings emphasize the importance of consistency in trai...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:16:46
8 - Max King Wins Dragon's Back Stage Race and Shares His Training, Recovery, and Race Tips
In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Max King describes his win at one of the world's hardest stage races, The Dragon's Back. He shares what he's learned through his many ultramarathon wins about recovery, training, muscular endurance, and mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:06
7 - The Top Mistakes That Trail Runners Make, with Professional Coach Corrine Malcolm
Corrine Malcolm is a professional trail runner, coach, and broadcaster. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, she discusses some of the most common mistakes that trail runners make. Should you train fasted or fueled? Should you use a static tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:10:02
6 - Hydration and Sodium: A Key to Endurance Performance, with Sports Dietitian Kristen Davis
Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a crucial nutrient for athletes. It helps maintain proper water balance within the body. When the balance between water and sodium gets disrupted, an endurance athlete's performance can rapidly declin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:10:47
5 - Developing Aerobic Capacity for Speed and Endurance, with Coach Scott Johnston
Have you ever heard the phrase "run slower to get faster?" Is that really true? What is Zone 2 training? In this episode, professional coach Scott Johnston and author of "Training for the Uphill Athlete" talks about how to get faster and suffer...
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Episode 5
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1:13:36
4 - Trail Running Legend Max King Shares His Training and Race Tips
Max King is a world champion trail runner that has found success in everything from short and steep races like Alaska's Mount Marathon 5K to the super bowl of USA trail running, the Western States 100 miler. In this episode of the TRACER podcas...
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Episode 4
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1:14:48
3 - Building fitness year round, positive publishing, and the power of doing new things - Sage Canaday
Sage Canaday is an elite mountain runner with multiple wins and course records at the Speedgoat 50K, one of the most competitive mountain races in the USA. In this episode, Sage talks about how to develop speed year over year, and how to sharpe...
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Episode 3
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1:22:02
2 - Finding Resilience and Joy in Both Life and Trail Running - A Conversation With Sandi Nypaver
Sandi Nypaver has won dozens of trail ultramarathon races, is a certified coach, and has been through some significant life challenges. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Joey talks with Sandi about her successes, the trials of losing her s...
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Episode 2
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1:23:23
1 - How to Nail Your Next Ultramarathon: A Conversation with Steve Newman
Steve Newman is a trail runner has dialed the 100 mile ultramarathon. He recently ran The Bear, a mountainous 100 miler with 22,000+ feet of vertical, in just over 23 hours. In this discussion, Steve shares valuable insights into how he h...
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Episode 1
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1:09:40