Join Nico and Mercedes as they recap Mercedes' recent trail race at the Coaster Marathon on BC's Sunshine Coast. They break down how the day played out, share their impressions of the race and the surrounding area, and explore how the experience helped Mercedes reconnect with her 'why' and rediscover the joy of racing.

• The Coaster Marathon
• Bri Sullivan's Substack Post - "It's Just a Joke". Okay. But What Is It Actually Doing?

In this episode, we dive into Mercedes' preparations for the upcoming Coaster Trail Marathon, answer a listener's question about tackling a TMB adventure, and share plenty of insights, lessons, and stories throughout the conversation.

The Coaster Marathon

Sunny Running Co.

Mercedes and Nico riff on major recent running news, from the marathon world record to Rachel Entrekin’s standout overall victory at the Cocodona 250, before shifting into personal updates on training and a deeply vulnerable conversation about their experience with pregnancy loss.

Mercedes sits down with friend & ultrarunner Mandy Currie for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about grief, resilience, and honouring her sister’s legacy through life & running. They look back on meeting while racing UTMB, and Mandy shares how loss shaped her journey, her recent Puerto Vallarta by UTMB win, and how she trained through a Saskatoon winter to make it happen.

Where to find Mandy on Instagram: @mandiecurrie8

Nico & Mercedes are joined by Dr. Caitlin Nemec to explore her journey into chiropractic care and break down the foundations of better movement - from foot health and posture to smarter footwear choices. They unpack why these often-overlooked elements matter not just for athletes, but for anyone who wants to move and feel better day-to-day.

Packed with practical, easy-to-apply tips, this episode covers injury prevention, performance, and how chiropractic care can support overall well-being.

Where to find Dr. Caitlin Nemec:

• Instagram: @dr.caitlin
• Victoria Family Chiropractic

Join us as we break down the 50K and 100K Big Alta races, located just outside San Francisco. We’re joined by ultrarunners Greg Carson and host Nico, who share firsthand accounts of their race experiences - from course conditions and strategy to the highs and lows of race day. We dive into whether they’d recommend Big Alta, their challenges of the day and the key lessons they took away.

Link to The Big Alta race details - huge thanks toe Daybreak Racing & Freetrail for putting on an excellent race!

Join Nico & Mercedes for a quick pod to discuss Nico's upcoming 100K race in California. They cover course details, weather, nutrition, and competition insights.

Today Nico & Mercedes share recent events including the successful Seymour Bloom Inaugural trail race, personal health challenges, and updates on their current training. They delve into recent sports stories & controversies, including Kilian running the UTMB, Men's Olympic Hockey Team Drama, US Half Marathon Championship incident where top female runners were misled off course, just to name a few!

In today’s episode, Nico & Mercedes recap their recent trip to Trinidad and Tobago, sharing their experience of balancing training while traveling, embracing the local culture, and navigating the unique challenges that came with it.

They also dive into a quick rundown of recent race results, including highlights from the Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera golden ticket races, breaking down standout performances and highlights from the events.

In this episode hosts Mercedes & Nico are joined by local legend Greg Carson to discuss the upcoming Black Canyon & Tarawera golden ticket races. They share personal experiences from racing & pacing Black Canyon, provide insights into the race courses, and make predictions for both the men's and women's top finishers.