Explore every episode of the podcast The TRACER Podcast - Trail Running and endurance fitness
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| Maintaining Consistency Through Both Good and Bad Days, with Eli and Tabor Hemming | 18 Oct 2024 | 01:16:46 | |
Eli and Tabor Hemming, two of the fastest trail runners around, join the Tracer podcast to discuss their training philosophy and how everyday runners can improve their training. The Hemmings emphasize the importance of consistency in training, noting that a single workout won't make or break your fitness. Instead, focus on building fitness over months and years. They also stress that any running counts towards consistency, so even a short run is better than nothing. To set yourself up for success, prioritize your training and eliminate excuses. The Hemmings suggest preparing for hard workouts like races, ensuring proper fueling, hydration, and recovery in the days leading up to the workout. They also recommend active recovery on rest days. When assessing tiredness levels, look for trends rather than focusing on a single day. If you consistently feel terrible, take a rest day or even three. The Hemmings also advise paying attention to your motivation levels. If you lack excitement to run for several days, it could indicate overtraining. While heat training is becoming increasingly popular, the Hemmings caution against overdoing it and emphasize the importance of building a solid fitness base first. They suggest incorporating heat training in the last block of training. The Hemmings also discuss the importance of listening to your body and not solely relying on data from devices. They believe that journaling your feelings and training can provide valuable insights into your overall well-being. Finally, they stress the importance of believing in your training plan. Even unconventional training methods can be successful if you have confidence in what you are doing. Find what works best for you and prioritize your overall health and well-being. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Max King Wins Dragon's Back Stage Race and Shares His Training, Recovery, and Race Tips | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:56:06 | |
In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Max King describes his win at one of the world's hardest stage races, The Dragon's Back. He shares what he's learned through his many ultramarathon wins about recovery, training, muscular endurance, and much more. If you're a trail runner, there are many great takeaways from this episode that you can put into practice, even if you're not doing a stage race any time soon. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| The Top Mistakes That Trail Runners Make, with Professional Coach Corrine Malcolm | 13 Aug 2024 | 01:10:02 | |
Corrine Malcolm is a professional trail runner, coach, and broadcaster. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, she discusses some of the most common mistakes that trail runners make. Should you train fasted or fueled? Should you use a static training plan? How does comparing yourself to others sabotage your own progress? How much of your training should be easy vs hard? Listen to find out! Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Hydration and Sodium: A Key to Endurance Performance, with Sports Dietitian Kristen Davis | 02 Aug 2024 | 01:10:47 | |
Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a crucial nutrient for athletes. It helps maintain proper water balance within the body. When the balance between water and sodium gets disrupted, an endurance athlete's performance can rapidly decline. Additionally, dangerous situations can arise if this imbalance isn't restored. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Coach Scott Johnston | Developing Aerobic Capacity for Speed and Endurance | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:14:31 | |
Have you ever heard the phrase "run slower to get faster?" Is that really true? What is Zone 2 training? In this episode, professional coach Scott Johnston and author of "Training for the Uphill Athlete" talks about how to get faster and suffer less through proper aerobic training. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Trail Running Legend Max King Shares His Training and Race Tips | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:14:48 | |
Max King is a world champion trail runner that has found success in everything from short and steep races like Alaska's Mount Marathon 5K to the super bowl of USA trail running, the Western States 100 miler. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, max talks about training correctly, what NOT to do, and how to have a great race day. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Building fitness year round, positive publishing, and the power of doing new things - Sage Canaday | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:22:02 | |
Sage Canaday is an elite mountain runner with multiple wins and course records at the Speedgoat 50K, one of the most competitive mountain races in the USA. In this episode, Sage talks about how to develop speed year over year, and how to sharpen fitness as race day approaches. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Finding Resilience and Joy in Both Life and Trail Running - A Conversation With Sandi Nypaver | 31 May 2024 | 01:23:23 | |
Sandi Nypaver has won dozens of trail ultramarathon races, is a certified coach, and has been through some significant life challenges. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Joey talks with Sandi about her successes, the trials of losing her sister to cancer and her apartment burning down, and how to train correctly. Many great takeaways from this conversation! Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| How to Nail Your Next Ultramarathon: A Conversation with Steve Newman | 15 May 2024 | 01:09:40 | |
Steve Newman is a trail runner has dialed the 100 mile ultramarathon. He recently ran The Bear, a mountainous 100 miler with 22,000+ feet of vertical, in just over 23 hours. In this discussion, Steve shares valuable insights into how he has progressed from back of the pack to the top 5% of the field. Topics include off-season training, building fitness, intensity distribution, race nutrition, and more. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Activation Energy: Motivate Yourself to Reach New Fitness Heights with Legend Trail Runner Max King | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:53:28 | |
Trail running legend Max King joins TRACER co-founder Joey Wilson on the TRACER Podcast to explore the concept of "activation energy" and how it applies to endurance athletes. They discuss strategies for overcoming the initial resistance to training—often the biggest hurdle—to unlock significant performance gains. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Best Trail Running Gifts for 2025 | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:09:26 | |
In this episode, we get some amazing 2025 gift ideas from legend trail runners Max King and Amy Rusiecki, hosted by TRACER co-founder, Joey Wilson. For links to all gifts discussed in this video, see https://www.tracerfitness.com/blog/the-best-trail-running-gifts-for-2025 Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Fueling for Endurance Fitness Success, with Michelle Howe and Dr. Alex Harrison | 04 Nov 2024 | 01:22:44 | |
Will fueling your running really make that big of a difference? Is sugar bad for people, especially athletes? How much fueling is too much? Can you make your own energy gels and drinks for training and racing? These important questions are discussed with fueling experts Alex Harrison and Michelle Howe in this edition of the TRACER podcast. Subscribe to this podcast for more conversations that will help you get faster. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Preventing and Overcoming Overuse Injuries in Endurance Athletes, with Dr. Joe Atkin | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:52:58 | |
In this episode of The TRACER Podcast, sports medicine Dr. Joe Atkin shares his thoughts on how to prevent injuries as a runner and endurance athlete. He talks about how nutrition and hydration play a key role in keeping our muscles firing correctly, and how that plays a significant role in preventing overuse injuries. He also discusses the value of cross training, even for those who target optimizations in a particular sport. For more conversations that help you get faster, subscribe to our channel and search for "The TRACER Podcast" in your audio podcasting app! Start getting faster with TRACER's adaptive training programs from world-class coaches: https://tracerfitness.com. If you are dealing with a sports related injury and would like to see Dr. Atkin, please call 385-900-4090 to book an appointment. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Using Breath Rate to Improve Your Endurance Training and Racing, With Scott Semple | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:03:41 | |
Scott Semple is pro ski mountaineer, mountain running coach, and all-around endurance beast. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, he shares how breath rate can help endurance athletes like runners, cyclists, and ski mountaineers to train and race better. He discusses techniques for mapping breath rate into metabolic zones for proper training, and strategies for managing pace via breath rate in races. Learn more from Scott at skimoschool.com. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| Effective Training For 1-Hour Races to Ultramarathons, with Adam Loomis | 07 May 2025 | 01:12:22 | |
Adam Loomis is one of the fastest ultramarathon trail runners in the USA, with wins at the Gorge 100K, Bear 100, DC Peaks 50, and Tushars 100K. In this conversation, Adam talks about how he trains, and how his training differs when he's preparing for a long ultra vs a short, intense effort. Referenced in this episode: Excellent video by Tim Jones about the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL): https://youtu.be/-acF0uHQrZ4?si=dejlodlGURIXvxcn Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| The Grand Teton FKT: Michelino Sunseri on The Route, The Controversy, and How He Trained | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:48:00 | |
Join Dr. Joey Wilson, co-founder of TRACER, for an in-depth interview with professional runner Michelino Sunseri, the man behind the controversial fastest-known-time (FKT) on the iconic Grand Teton. In this candid discussion, we dive deep into Michelino's journey, covering: Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| King of The Barkley Marathons, Jared Campbell, Explains His Secret Sauce | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:07:40 | |
You're in for an inspiring conversation on this episode of The TRACER Podcast! Dr. Joey Wilson sits down with the remarkable Jared Campbell, a true titan in the world of ultrarunning and climbing. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||
| How Jesse Rich Crushed the Run Rabbit Run 100 Miler | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:32:20 | |
Jesse Rich is a nutritionist and elite ultramarathon runner from Salt Lake City, Utah. His recent first place finish at the competitive Run Rabbit Run 100 miler is his greatest achievement in running to date. In this episode of The TRACER Podcast, Jesse gives us a complete breakdown of his training, nutrition, hydration, and race report. Nail your next race with adaptive training programs from world-class pros at https://tracerfitness.com. Programs include half marathons, full marathons, trail ultramarathons, and skimo races. Get a free trail and start getting faster now! Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com. | |||