Trail Runner Nation

Join TRN and follow Jimmy Dean Freeman and Andy Kumeda as they take on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC

Legendary Marshall Ulrich joins us as Jimmy's mentor. Jimmy reflects on his AC100 race and looks ahead to his Leadville Trail 100 this weekend.

Follow Jimmy's challenge at #O6HC or @CoachJimmyDean or at Socal Coyotes

To read more about JDF's challenge read here: Six Hundos

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We met David Horton at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run. David Horton is a 5-time finisher of this race and the winner of the first two. We discuss with him the unique qualities that make this race one of the toughest runs in the world. David has also completed over 160 ultras, has 40 wins, and many other ambitious running endeavors. This gives him the authority to teach a class at Liberty University on advanced running. In fact, they must complete a 50K race to pass the class! David recently wrote an article in the April 2014 Ultrarunning Magazine, "Your First Ultra - You Can Do It" that offers some suggestions for your first ultra.

Some topics:

• "Do I get to run or do I have to run?"
• "No discomfort, no gain" philosophy vs. "No Pain, no gain"

Check out the Journey Film movie about David Horton's 2700 Pacific Crest Trail run Here is a VIDEO clip.

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Join TRN and follow Jimmy Dean Freeman as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC

Jimmy Dean Freeman's quest for the six original hundres in 13 weeks couldn't be accomplished without mentors like Thomas Green. Jimmy reflects on his race in Vermont and looks ahead to his hometown course of AC100 in this podcast.

Tom has completed more than 175 ultramarathons, including more than 40 races of 100 miles or more. Tom is best known for being the first person to complete the “Grand Slam” of ultrarunning (the four major 100-mile trail runs in one summer) in 1986. Tom recently finished WS as he is on his way in 2014 to repeating the Grand Slam 28 years later.

Follow Jimmy's challenge at #O6HC or @CoachJimmyDean or at Socal Coyotes

To read more about JDF's challenge read here: Six Hundos

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Alex Varner is an accomplished distance runner. In April he completed his first 50 mile race, Lake Sonoma 50 miler, where he came in fourth place and earning a birth in the Western States 100 Endurance Run. After just 2 1/2 months of training, he competed in his first 100 mile race finishing an impressive 7th place. He seemed like the perfect person to talk about the many different race distances and how they differ. From 5K to 100 miles, what are the differences in training, nutrition, pace, strategy, mental toughness, etc.

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Join TRN and follow Jimmy Dean Freeman as he takes on the original SIX 100-mile runs in the "Orignial Six Hundo Challenge". #O6HC

On June 29, 2014, Jimmy completed the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, his second of six 100-mile runs. Jimmy joins us with his virtual coach, Ian Sharman, to get a race report, discuss recovery for his third race, the Vermont 100 Mile Endurance Run, on July 19-20, 2014. Ian is well qualified to coach JDF since he is the current record holder for the Grand Slam of Ultra Running, which he set last year.

Follow Jimmy's challenge at #O6HC or @CoachJimmyDean or at Socal Coyotes

To read more about JDF's challenge read here: Six Hundos

You can't run Six 100-mile races without your feet. Foot Kenetics makes a revolutionary foot care product, RunGoo that can prevent blisters and other body chafage. Get FREE shipping by using TRN2014 at checkout.

We were able to visit with 2014 Hardrock 100 third-place finisher, Adam Campbell, moments after kissing the rock. This was Adam's second 100-miler where he convincingly proved that he is build for endurance running. Adam talks to us about how he finds time to trail while holding down a busy career as a lawyer, his philosophy about fitness, how the Hardrock 100 is unique and intimidating. He also relates the full story of being caught on 14,058' (4285 M) Handies Peak in a storm, where he and his pacer were struck by lightning.

Interesting fact about Adam: He holds the Guiness World record for fastest marathon time in a suit: Video

Shortened VIDEO of the interview with Adam Campbell

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On July 11, 2014, 141 lucky lottery winners will tow the line at one of the most demanding 100-mile endurance runs in the world, the Hardrock 100. This race began as a tribute to the toughest of the tough miners that worked in this high-altitude, picturesque paradise of western Colorado. Race Director, Dale Garland, joins the Nation to talk about the history and demands of this course. The course boasts of and average altitude over 11,000 feet, 34,000 feet of ascent and 34,000 feet of descent. There are 7 summits over 12,000' and 4 summits over 14,000'. Most runners get to see the sun set twice with the average finish time of 41 hours (cutoff time of 48-hours). Because of the harsh environment and changeable weather, Dale calls this a race for the "post graduate" ultra runner.

Trail Runner Nation will be in Silverton, CO this year with Petzl (Hardrock sponsor) to provide podcasts with athletes, live updates via social media and video clips of these amazing athletes and the beautiful scenery!.

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Sally McRae pushed her body, mind and spirit to finish F10 at the 2014 Western States 100. Sally tells her 21 hour 24 minute experience of victory and her lessons learned.

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Bob Crowley joins us to build off our previous podcast with him. In "Ultra Trail Running Culture: Bob Crowley- Part 1 we discussed the tenets of being an ultra trail runner, part 2 and part 3 will focus on the emphasis and importance ultra trail runners place on mental preparation for an event. Specifically, what does one do to plan, prepare, and execute and review to optimize the experience of running an ultra event.

There are four stages of mental training for a 100-mile event (some of these may transfer to shorter distances, but we will focus on the 100-miler because of its uniqueness)

1. Plan
2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Review

In Part 2 we talk about Planning and Preparing.

Bob refined Sunny Blende's, "What to Do When Things Go Wrong" sheet for running Hard Rock: HRH When Things Go Wrong - Bob Crowley

Previous podcasts with Bob:

Bob Crowley & Josh Katzman - Trail Running Culture, Are We at Risk of Losing it?

Ultra Trail Running Culture - Bob Crowley- Part 1

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If you want to look fast from the ankle down the Salomon S-Lab Ultra Sense is the shoe for you. 

Salomon builds this shoe as a light weight (8.5oz),  minimalist  trail racer.  It seems as if Salomon understands the desire for trail runners to remain light on the feet with the requirement for adequate protection to survive the rocky technical terrain. 

Pros:   Sexy, great lacing system, unique forefoot sense technology combined with protection at the perimeter of the shoe 

Cons:  Narrow toe box (my opinion) not the cheapest shoe on the shelf

I have always liked the looks of the Salomon trail shoe and now I enjoy the run of the Salomon too.   Check out the TRN audio review.