Light on the Trail

On this episode lets break down the confusion with what a "Vo2 Max" is and how it can help us as runners, why we need to worry about it and what does it even stand for??

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Imagine running for over a day to then be knocking at the door of disqualification as you beat cut off times by 10 minutes and try to pull yourself together to finish and beat the clock! Justin Weed joins the podcast to give us some insight into how his forth 100 miler went at the Lake Murray race.

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Ep43 1,500 miles and 57,000 feet of gain along with canyons, hills, swamps all "deep in the heart of Texas" Charlie Gandy is heading up the xTx project or Cross Texas Trail to bring a massive adventure trail to the state. As Charlie puts it this will be for the "Bold And Daring Always Seeking Success"

Let's go into some recent hot topics in the trail running verse and throw some other thoughts in along the way! Let's talk about big DNFs, The recent Strava update involving segments, The Camile Herron Wiki mess and the NEW RECORD set at the Appalachian Trail! This is a Trail Chatter.

EP 41 Have you thought about starting your own race company? I think as runners we all have the thought of "I wonder how my race would be". After years in the industry PJ Izaguirre has started Perspective Pacing as well as still race directing other races. You may know him from Tejas Trails Events, Ep 13 of the podcast or even seen him on TV on Texas Country Reporter!

Find his website here Perspective Pacing Website

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EP40 Did I survive the massacre?! WHAT EVEN IS IT?! It is an absolutely great event that really shows the passion of trail runners. It is set up like a last man standing or backyard style race but everyone is also welcome to just show up when ever and run when ever, oh there is also a community aid station and did I mention its free!

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EP 39, I meet up with Jacob Palos, an Army veteran and current K-9 Handler Officer. After a run through Cedar Hill State Park, I hit record and he shares his experience with mental toughness and being purposeful with your workouts. This was a wonderful conversation and as we mention in this episode, if you are thinking about doing something hard YOU SHOULD!

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EP 38 You turn the corner at the race and there’s the photographer! Do you pull it together and look tough? Try to look cute? Maybe make a silly face?? Nicky Atkins is one of those happy surprises behind the lens. Providing the sound of a shutter and a smile he helps the weary runner remember their race day through photography.

Find him and his amazing work ( REALLY GO LOOK!) on instagram @nicky_atkins_

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EP37 Here is a look at some running world records to get us ready for the 2024 summer olympics and whats coming up with the LOTT POD!

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EP 36, What an amazing and unique race! My team, proudly named THA DOGG POUND had a blast and pushed ourselves from 7pm to4am! Here are some live recordings throughout the race.