In this conversation, Chester Dana shares his journey into trail running, detailing how he transitioned from hiking to marathon running and eventually to ultra marathons. He discusses his experiences in various races, the challenges faced during long-distance running, and the importance of setting milestones. Chester also introduces the Mastodon Rumbler, a trail race he has organized to raise funds for a local playground, highlighting the community support and logistics involved in making the event a success. The conversation emphasizes the joy of running, the significance of community, and the need for outdoor activities for children.

In this conversation, performance dietitian Melissa Allen shares her insights on nutrition for trail runners, emphasizing the importance of hydration, food choices, and recovery. She discusses her personal journey into running, the healing power of nature, and the mental aspects of endurance sports. The conversation also touches on the challenges athletes face with food and the need for a balanced approach to nutrition. We also touch on stress and its impact on eating habits are explored, along with strategies for developing a personalized nutrition plan. The conversation concludes with practical advice on maintaining a balanced diet during training for trail races.

The boys spend some time breaking down their latest Ultra the Rompin' Rockwood 50k. They'll talk about what went right and what went wrong. Tune in for the all the gory details on this amazing but "punchy" race.

In this episode, trail runner Chrissy Cusack shares her journey from a novice to an accomplished trail runner, recounting her first race experience and the lessons learned along the way. She discusses her transition to longer distances, including her first ultra marathon, and the challenges that come with it. Chrissy also highlights her role as the coordinator for community development with the Trans Canada Trail, emphasizing the importance of volunteerism and community engagement in maintaining the trail network. The conversation wraps up with her favorite sections of the trail and the impact it has on communities across Canada.

This week the boys had a great conversation with local trail runner and founder of the Fredericton Women's Trail Running Group Trailmix. We spend some time sharing our love of trail snacks as well as her journey from being a non-runner to a passionate trail runner, highlighting the importance of community, the joy of trail running, and the unique experiences that come with it. She discusses her upcoming races, the camaraderie among women in trail running, and the challenges of balancing family life with her running ambitions.

In this episode of the Chasing Trails Podcast it's just the boys as they sit down and talk about their training mishaps from the past week as well as play a little fun game of Would you Rather. It's fun, it's unprofessional it's classic chasing trails. Enjoy!

In this conversation, Wayne Walsh shares his journey into ultra running, detailing his experiences with various races, including the UTMB and local events in Newfoundland. He discusses the unique challenges of trail running in Newfoundland, the growth of the trail running community, and his training strategies. Wayne also reflects on the different race formats, including the backyard ultra, and shares his future racing plans.Wayne's Instagram

In this engaging conversation, Mark Hemmings shares his multifaceted journey as an author, photographer, ultra marathoner, and coffee enthusiast. He discusses the unique blend of photography and running, how he uses photography as motivation to run, and his ambitious goals for marathon running. Mark also shares his experiences leading trail running groups in Japan, compares beautiful running locations around the world, and outlines his future running aspirations.

To see more of what Mark is up to:

https://airelibre.earth/japan-2025

https://markhemmings.com

https://www.strava.com/athletes/32318210

In this conversation,  @sachinmotion  shares his journey of running across Canada to raise awareness and funds for mental health and addiction recovery. He emphasizes the importance of having a purpose beyond oneself, the inspiring responses from the community, and the impact of sharing personal stories. Sach encourages those struggling with mental health to reach out for help and highlights the significance of social media in connecting with others. He discusses his fundraising goals and the charities he supports, as well as his personal growth and shifting goals throughout his journey.

To find out more you can go check out https://sachinmotion.ca

This week the boys sit down with 63yr old ultra runner Mark Campbell. We talk about what it's like to run at his age, what he does to get ready to run and why he loves doing it.https://www.nutratology.com - promo code CHASINGTRAILS10https://www.saintjohntrailrunning.comhttps://www.resiliencethroughfitness.com