Sometimes a race just doesn't go as planned. That's the hard reality of training for and racing an ultramarathon. And it's what you do with those failures and setbacks that make or break you as a runner. In today's episode I share a clip from a recent interview with Rock Creek Runner Community Member Karen Clarke on her setback at the 2016 Leadville 100, and what she turned that disappointment into strength.

When Running Failures Turn Into Lessons

Bite sized trail and ultra running advice, training tips, and trail stories for runners of all abilities. Come away from every episode with practical advice you can start using immediately.

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We're runners, we love to run. So what happens when we suddenly don't find that joy in logging miles anymore? In today's episode, I share my story of getting lost, and how I've embraced the season of being lost.

Embracing the Seasons

Where have I been and what happened to Trail Talk? Here's your answer. Plus, a new mini-series starting next week! Woo!

New Series, Updates, and What I've Been Up To

Most plans for endurance events include training or practice races of a shorter distance ahead of your main goal race. In my opinion, these are the most important runs on your schedule. But how do you attack a race... that isn't a goal race? That's what we cover in today's episode of Trail Talk.

How to Run a "Training" Race

I have no time to run. Or at least that's the excuse I tried to pull on my wife the other day. In today's episode I share her response, and what it means for us as runners. Plus, results from the RCR Pack survey.

No Time to Run (Plus, Who You Are)

Real talk with Doug Hay. What to do when running is no longer fun.

When Running Failures Turn Into Lessons

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