Whew, what heavy week it has been in the running world. 

Today we offer you some respite. We hope you find this episode useful and lighthearted! We talk about our recent run in the backcountry and share some tips for getting out in the wild to run. Happy Trails, everyone!

Favorite trail or race moments?

First post-corona trail adventure?

Adventure vans??

Did Carol do it?

Who should play Bud on the Hollywood version of Run Wild?

And will Bud succeed in the T-shirt challenge??

So many questions. And we've got answers!

On episode 7 Lauren discusses her virtual Yeti 24 Hour Ultra Challenge and Bud talks road running shoes (gasp!) As we look forward to open trails and unrestricted travel, Lauren and Bud chat about fast-packing and how to get started.

Welcome to episode 6 where we recap the Caney Fork Ultra in Tennessee, discuss the current crowding and closure of national and local trails and explain how trail magic and trail names work.

And we gotta know....do YOU have a trail name?!

Join us today as we discuss our favorite gear--from buffs to hats, hydration packs to shoes and everything in between, we discuss the gear that keeps us going on the trail.

On Episode 4:

-Mr. Prepared (aka Bud) talks about Corona Virus and introduces his lovely wife Jennifer to the podcast

-Lauren introduces the MILF Maids- a self-proclaimed adventure-seeking moms group

-Rachel and Amanda fill us in on their first trail race at the Music City Trail Ultra this past Saturday

-Hope talks about being a coach for the Tennessee State Park Run Clubs

-Lauren and Bud discuss race cancellations and ultrarunning through these crazy times

Episode 3 is all about the Black Mountain Marathon/Mt. Mitchell Challenge, running in the snow, cleaning our stanky stanky gear and upcoming races. Join us as we recap our weekend in the North Carolina mountains and chit chat about the joys of running.

Episode 2: Bud and Lauren chat with their good friend Jenn. On the table-- most embarrassing trail moments, DNF's and triathlons. Does training for a triathlon help or hinder your performance on the trail? Let's discuss and find out!

Episode 1: Lauren and Bud describe their running partnership, the self-supported adventure they undertook together --SCAR (the Smokies Challenge Adventure Run) and talk upcoming events.