Trail Runner Nation

Nike Trail Elite Team Introduction and First Race Domination


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We talk with three of Nike's newly-formed Trail Elite Team: Sally McRae, Chris Vargo, Alex Varner, and Team Manager: Pat Werhane. This interview was recorded the afternoon before Chris and Alex finished #1 and #2 at a 1200-participant, Way Too Cool 50K. Some of the topics we discuss are:

  • How to adjust for weather or course conditions?
  • Is there race-day cooperation between team mates?
  • Trusting your training
  • Pre-race pump up songs

Sally: “Back it up” by Gwen Staphanie

Chris: “Helecopter” by Bloc Party

Alex: “The Sign” by Ace of Base uhhhhh, yea :)

  • Core strength exercises

Check out our video simulcast HERE

"Race Course in Review" by Vasque Running Shoes

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Check out the cool headlamps made for trail running at Petzl

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