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EP 430: Going Mental with Chadd Wright May 25, 2019

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Chadd rejoins The Nation to discuss a recent race: Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra -a Last Man Standing race. He describes what this type of race is and the mental challenges that come with a loop course with no finish line. Chadd discusses how his training as an elite Navy Seal helps him prepare and run grueling races. He explains how these techniques can help you through difficult times in a race and in life.

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EP 429: Mike Wardian Has an Apocalypse Bag May 18, 2019

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Iron Mike Wardian is like the sunshine: he seems to be everywhere. Mike has been successful in every race distance. He has won the US Championships in 50K, 50M, and 100K distances. He has qualified multiple times for the US Olympic trials, and still loves running 5Ks. He has set world records as the fastest stroller marathon, 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. Last year he ran 10 marathons in 10 days (on 7 continents) - average time was sub 3 hour.

So far he has RACED over 1100 miles in 2019!

We sit down and talk to him about his beginnings, how he recovers magically, his secret to wellness, the amazing Hoka One One earlier this month, his passion for running and his love for the community.

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EP 428: How to Set Big Goals with Cat Bradley May 11, 2019

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Cat Bradley continues to be a rising star and we found out why when we sat down with her at Fleet Feet Sacramento for a live-audience recording. She discusses how she developed a love for the outdoors and running, how she sets audacious goals, and how she deals with set backs. Cat is a true ambassador of the trail and you will find out as you get sucked into her amazing story and personality.

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EP 427: HOKA's 100K World Record Challenge Announcement!! May 02, 2019

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Hoka One One may have kept the worlds best running secret for the world record attempt May 4th 2019.

When a company like Hoka looks for the perfect race venue and finds calendar doesn't meet the criteria, they build their own event.

Join us as we talk with the Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Mike McMannis and Head Product Designer Matt Head about the details behind the event and the new CARBON X shoe.

You can join the event LIVE by logging into the Hoka One One FaceBook page and watch the event go down. Hoka has provided professional videographers and 4 professional commentators to give you the best seat in the house.

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EP 426: Training the Uphill Athlete - Scott Johnston Apr 27, 2019

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How does Killian Jornet train? Scott Johnston, a world class athlete and experienced coach teams up with two of the world's most experienced mountain athletes to help teach us the keys to training. Training the Uphill Athlete is the new book by Scott, Steve House and Killian Jornet. Scott discusses the keys to training for endurance and mountain performance.

Check out their website, Uphill Athlete, is a great resource of knowledge with over 240 articles, coaching, training plans, etc.

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EP 424: Tim Twietmeyer & Hal Hall Legends Apr 20, 2019

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Tim Twietmeyer has finished Western States 25 times under 24 hours and 5 first place finishes. Hal Hall has finished 30 Tevis Cup finishes (Western States trail horse endurance ride) with multiple 1st place finishes.

Tim and Hal received a "Tile" in downtown Auburn California recognizing their contributions. We sit down and chat about the history of WS trail, training horses vs training a human.

Craig Thornley RD of WS 100 helps host this podcast that was recorded live at Auburn Running Company.

We had a great time, we hope you enjoy as much as we did.

You can find a the live video on the WS FaceBook site.

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EP 424: A Love Letter to Running - Martin Dugard Apr 13, 2019

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Marty Dugard is a New York Times #1 bestselling author and a lifelong runner. He also is the coach for the JSerra High School Running Lions Cross Country teams. He is also a friend of TRN, joining us a few years ago to teach how to seek for a better version of ourselves.

We discuss his newest book, To Be a Runner: How Racing up Mountains, Running with the Bulls, or Just Talking on a 5K Makes You a Better Person (and the World a Better Place)

Check out his other books HERE

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Ep 423 - What Defines our Limits - "Endure" author Alex Hutchinson Apr 05, 2019

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Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance author, Alex Hutchinson, joins The Nation to discuss endurance: what it is, what defines our limits and the science that helps us understand it.

Previous Podcasts where we discuss the specific chapters of Endure:

Podcast #1: The Unforgiving Minute, The Conscience Quitter, Heat, Belief
Podcast #2: The Central Governor Theory, Pain and Training the Brain
Podcast #3 : Oxygen, Fuel, and Zapping the Brain

Check out Alex's other books:

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Ep 422 -Sunny Blende Returns! Mar 29, 2019

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We finally caught up with our dear friend and favorite sports nutritionist, Sunny Blende. Although she is "retired", she still can help us understand the important human engine and how to fuel it for endurance sports.

We based our discussion on active.com's article "5 Pre-race Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid" by Kelly Bastone

Previous Podcasts with Sunny:

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EP 421: Sally McRae - Mountains are her Music Mar 26, 2019

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After trying to keep up with Sally McRae, we caught up with The Yellow Runner to discuss some key things that you might be doing that can sabotage your run.

This topic is based on an article by Erin Kelly at Bustle

Check out this short VIDEO to learn more about Sally

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