Here are 7 common training errors I see from runners of all levels. It doesn't matter how long you've been doing an activity - I see these basic errors from new runners as well as veterans of the sport who've been training for decades.

Enjoy!

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Training group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultratraining

Thank you for listening!

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz/

An impromptu episode to discuss a few things that have been on my mind and why I've been MIA the past month.

Enjoy!

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Training group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultratraining

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz/

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Aric Manning - co-creator of the Trail Manners podcast and a legend in the sport.

I really enjoyed talking to Aric and I almost guarantee if you love the sport of trail running, you'll love this conversation. If you do, you should listen to the Trail Manners podcast if you don't already.

NOTE: We lost connection right after the 23-minute mark for a couple minutes. We got back to it and I stitched it together, but you're definitely going to notice.

Enjoy!

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultratraining

Thank you for listening!

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running?
Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz

National Eating Disorders Association

This week I'm interviewing Keli Fine!

Keli Fine is a friend and a great athlete who has a complicated past when it comes to food and disordered eating. She and I sat down to discuss issues with food and what it's like to work through it and to start to come out the other side.

As I say twice on the recording, NONE OF THIS IS ADVICE. If you have an eating disorder, please reach out to a qualified professional. That's why I attached the contact info for the National Eating Disorders Association at the top of these notes.

This is just a conversation showing you that there is some hope.

Hope you get something out of it.

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultratraining

Thank you for listening!

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz

Strength training is important - and it's more than just about performance. Strength training can help your longevity, both in running and just as a human.

In this episode, I discuss a recent study that I've seen some people use to say strength training isn't particularly important. I break down what the study actually shows, when strength work might not be a good use of your time, and why it's an important training stimulus for most people.

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Training group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultratraining

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Am I too heavy? Is my weight making me unhealthy? Would losing "a couple pounds" help me run faster?

I discuss weight with people on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis and am tired of the misinformation from both ends. Weight plays a factor in your running. It's probably not as much of a factor as you think. It's definitely NOT as simple as "lighter = faster."

In this episode, I tried to deliver the truth about weight and running.

If you've ever gotten on the scale and thought "I'd probably be faster if I weighed less," then this is for you. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition

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This week I'm interviewing Jeremy Smith and Jeff Fullmer!

Jeremy Smith is a long time coach who has coached 100s of youth runners in the Idaho Falls area. Personally, his accomplishments include a 2014 finish at the Boston Marathon and a sub 30-hour finish at the 2016 Bear 100.

Jeff Fullmer is the founder of the Idaho Falls Trail Runners group and loves nothing more than getting into the trails to run and explore. He's helped establish and host multiple events in the Idaho Falls area.

Together, they have helped to create the Palisades Ultra Trail Series. A stunningly beautiful and epically difficult bunch of races on the Idaho/Wyoming border, near Idaho Falls.

In addition to PUTS, we discussed everything from training to nutrition to building a thriving trail community.

I know you're going to get a lot out of this one!

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz

Why sugar isn't the devil. I see and hear an insane amount of misinformation around sugar, and while I don't think it's something you should prioritize in your diet, we also should stop treating it like it's the root of all evil.

And why as an athlete, you might BENEFIT from sugar at some points throughout your year.

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition

Thank you for listening!

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz/

This week I'm releasing an interview with Matt Hutson - an athlete I coached for a while last year to attempt the IMTUF 100. I actually thought that I'd released this interview back in October, but found it last week and realized I'd never put it out.

Matt is a truly incredible athlete and I bet you'll learn a lot from his experience running these races.

I'd be surprised if you don't see some incredible performances from him in the next couple years and I'm really excited to meet up with him at a couple races this year.

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition

Thank you for listening!

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz

This week I'm interviewing Elizabeth Knight!

Elizabeth lives and runs in Portland, Oregon. When she’s not on the trails in Forest Park, she works as a nurse practitioner and owns an integrative health coaching practice, Flower Power Health, where she works with runners. She’s passionate about science, inclusivity, and helping people approach their bodies with kindness and curiosity. A few of her favorite things are dogs, rock and roll, and pizza. You can find her online at flowerpower.health and on Instagram @flowerpower.health.

She and I got together to discuss the importance of sleep for athletes - and humans in general.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition

Thank you for listening!

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Want to chat about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz