Three letters no one enjoys is DNF.  But sometimes that's the best and smartest decision a trail runner can make.  Jeff and Steven talk about the infamous DNF as well as something that happened on a recent race that had never happened before.  What could it be?

And Marcie Bazor is back to bring her unique perspective to the conversation as always.  Find out what sport she might have been destined to excel in had she not done "this" prematurely.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about their training and Jeff makes a big announcement that could impact his next several races. 

All that and more on Episode 60 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 60 line-up:

Intro: Tom Ratterman @basketballdad2
Pre-show: Big Race Training Update
Segment One: Embracing the Trail Race DNF
Shoutout and Kudos: Jeff Jordan (@pinbuster300)
Segment Two: Marcie Bazor (quitting regrets)

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Big races are approaching and as the weather temps go down, our mileage often goes up.  Dr. Lisa is back to give us some great tips on how to take care of your body as you increase miles, and look to stay injury-free into the racing season. 

And, Timmy Time is back to see how well Steven knows some very popular fall movie classics.  Can you beat Steven's score? 

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about their very first night race.  How did it go?  Did things go bump in the night? 

All that and more on Episode 59 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 59 line-up:

Intro: Angila Franklin @iceprincess.franklin
Pre-show: Our First Night Race
Segment One: Dr. Lisa on taking care of your body as your miles increase
Shoutout and Kudos: Heather Hesse @grannygear13
Segment Two: Timmy Time (fall movie classics)

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It's Labor Day, which supposedly means the end of summer and the beginning of fall.  Although it is still hot in Texas, we celebrate the new season with a fresh, clean segment of Steven's New Ass Stuff.  We've got five great items for you, and maybe even a bonus.

And, we bring in the new season with a new segment called "That Bites".  Wonder what that means?  Well, find out in this very "moving" first installment that will no doubt leave you wanting to make a deposit.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about the meaning of Labor Day and what plans they have to celebrate.

All that and more on Episode 58 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 58 line-up:

Intro: Caroline Loveall  @cynicalcaroline
Pre-show: Labor Day Chat
Segment One: Steven's New Ass Stuff
Shoutout and Kudos: Matt Moretz @matt_moretz
Segment Two: That Bites (feat. Nick Bare Audio)

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We celebrate Episode 57 with a fun, ketchup-themed show.  We start with Big Ass Runner Herd member Justin Frye's Why I Run, the first one of year two.  You'll love Justin's transparency and battle with something that grips many of us.

And, Scott Graesser joins us to talk about what final meal we'd have if we were on death row.  Wait, why are we on death row?  Herd member Eileen Dover shares her very well thought out meal.  What would your meal be?

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about pre-race meals with feedback from the Herd.  Guess what most people say is their favorite pre-race meal. 

All that and more on Episode 57 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 57 line-up:

Intro: Jason Aldridge  @jaycin71
Pre-show: Pre-Race meals, with listener input
Segment One: Why I Run (feat. Justin Frye @jfrye121)
Shoutout and Kudos: Susan Johnson (@susan.leann.johnson)
Segment Two: Death Row, Final Meal with Scott Graesser (feat. Eileen Dover @trimeon)

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How much strategy goes into trail running?  Well, probably more than you think.  Jeff and Steven discuss all the elements that go into trail running and reference a really cool article Jeff found while clomping around the inter-webs as only Clydesdales can.

And, Timmy Time is back to show all of us how really talented he is.  Both a candy connoisseur and move line aficionado, Tim brings the fun and the funny.  How many movies can Steven guess of the five selected and nominated by the Big Ass Runner Herd.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about movie candy and Jeff's generational observation.

All that and more on Episode 56 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 56 line-up:

Intro: Jennifer Hardison  @jj_hardison
Pre-show: Movie Candy Observations
Segment One: Trail Running Strategy
Shoutout and Kudos: Jason Aldridge (@jaycin71)
Segment Two: Timmy Time: Candy Connoisseur and Movie Line Maven

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Just when you thought the Olympics were over, the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast brings it back into focus by giving out some Big Ass Medals of our own.  We looked across all of trail running and wanted to give out awards to some very interesting and deserving candidates. Even the Big Ass Runner Herd gives out some medals of their own.

And, Marcie Bazor is back to join Jeff and Steven as they determine, if "this" were an Olympic sport, we'd surely medal.  Find out what hidden talents they "think" they have you might not expect.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about their overall Olympic observations.

All that and more on Episode 55 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 55 line-up:

Intro: Brian Krantz @just___bk
Pre-show: Our Olympic Observations
Segment One: Olympic Medals: Trail Running Edition
Shoutout and Kudos: Marty Janoschek (@bike_run_marty) from Heather Hesse (@grannygear13)
Segment Two: "If This Were An Olympic Sport" with Marcie Bazor 

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Happy Birthday Big Ass Runner Herd!  We celebrate our first birthday with a few surprises.  We start with some observations we've made about trail runners after one year of doing the podcast.

Next, we highlight some of Big Ass Runner Herd members by hearing about their best or worst birthdays.  You'll hear from Denver, Sheila, Andy, and Terry.  You will laugh and you might even cry.  But you'll definitely enjoy their stories. 

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about their best or worst birthdays. Why does Steven's birthday often get overlooked?

All that and more on Episode 54 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 54 line-up:

Intro: Kelly Fain @moonstonekelly
Pre-show: Our best or worst birthdays
Segment One: Year One Observations
Shoutout and Kudos: Ashley Braun (@ashleybraun31)
Segment Two: Herd Best or Worst Birthdays  (feat. Denver Isom, Sheila Gibson, Andy Allen, Terry Clark)

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We end Year 1 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast on a bang!  Segment one looks at the Three P's of Trail Running.   What are they?  Well, you'll just have to be patient and listen to the episode to find out.

And, the very popular Why I Run is the perfect segment to end the first year of the podcast.  But just a warning, this one is going to hit you in all the feels.  Powerful, raw, honest, and inspiring.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about some of their favorite segments from Year 1 of the podcast.

All that and more on Episode 53 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 53 line-up:

Intro: Joe Kern of Run Across Indiana
Pre-show: Some of our favorite segments from Year 1 
Segment One: The Three P's of Trail Running
Shoutout and Kudos: Sally McRae (@yellowrunner)
Segment Two: Why I Run (feat. Marc Jacksina) 

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Recovery is an important part of trail running but is often overlooked.  So we are theming this episode, "Recovery Road".  In segment one, we dissect an article in Trail Runner Magazine about Working Out vs. Working In.  What does that even mean?  And how can it help the everyday trail runner?

And, Marcie Bazor is back to tell the tale of the "Marcie Massage".  You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely learn something new.  Maybe about what not to do.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about some of their favorite ways to recover.

All that and more on Episode 52 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 52 line-up:

Intro: Mindy @m_fit_4life
Pre-show: Our favorite ways to recover 
Segment One: Working Out vs. Working In (feat. Trail Runner Magazine)
Shoutout and Kudos: Trish (@secondchancerunner)
Segment Two: Marcie Bazor and the "Marcie Massage"

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Summer is here and we're talking about the heat.  Such much so, we're calling this The Heat is On episode.  Segment one brings you some sizzlin' wisdom from veteran runners like Bandera Race Director Chris McWatters from Tejas Trails and several the the ambassadors at Path Projects on how to run in the heat.   

And, Timmy Time is back to test Steven's knowledge on Summer Blockbuster movies.  You won't believe what hot element we add to "bump it up a notch".    See if you can out-guess Steven on these summer classics.

Plus, Jeff and Steven talk about any celebrity crushes they might have had growing up.

All that and more on Episode 51 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast.

Episode 51 line-up:

Intro: Mandee Hernandez @run.moo.run
Pre-show: Celebrity crushes
Segment One: Running in the Heat (feat. Chris McWatters & Path Projects Ambassadors)
Shoutout and Kudos: Marc Soley (@marc_soley_runs)
Segment Two: Timmy Time shares Summer Blockbuster movies

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Audio Engineer: Steve "Snickerdoodle" Saunders

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We recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area
We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander Jacket
We recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% off
We recommend Nutrition Guidance with Nutriworks

Starting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.

Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders

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