David Horton is a 5-time finisher and won the first two Hardrock 100 races. He has competed in over 160 ultras with 40 wins. He is one of 14 finishers of the iconic Barkleys Marathon. But wait, he has also set speed records on...
“You’re off to Great Places, today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so…get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss Trail running is more than exercise, it is moving meditation with nature. Do you want some of this? Are you...
Since it is gift-giving season, we thought we would throw out some ideas to The Nation in a unique way, by doing a gift exchange with Andy Jones-Wilkins! Here are some of the gifts: Book, Running & Being by George...
Patrick Reagan has twenty years of running experience and had been coaching endurance athletes for ten years. But in 2021 he found himself in a funk that he couldn’t figure out. In this episode, Patrick explains that his...
Bon Courage is an essential French expression for offering verbal support before or during a difficult task. Similar to the English, “good luck” but with a twist. Luck is outside of our control, where courage is something we...
Dr. Gordon Harvey is a Professor of history at Jacksonville State University. He is also a seasoned ultra runner with dozens of finishes under his belt. He has a pendant that says, “Memento mori and memento vivere”...
Our first live recording where Nation Members could join the audience and listen while we record & ask any questions they have for Don, Scott and frequent-guest Andy Jones-Wilkins. Hire Andy as a coach! or check out his...
Ultrarunner and Psychologist, Jill Colangelo, recently published her thesis discussing the relationship of mental health and ultra endurance sports. Some of you may have even participated in her study! We discuss how prevalent...
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The central governor theory is based around the premise that the brain will override your physical ability to run and “shut the body down” before you’re able to do serious or permanent damage to yourself. Dr. Joe Uhan, founder of Uhan...