the last few years, there have been a surprising increase in the number of films about trail running. These films help capture the culture of our sport. Film-maker, Myles Smythe and film festival organizer, Robert Rhodes join The Nation to speak...
Sock Doc, Dr. Steven Gangemi, joins The Nation after expunging his socks and going barefoot. We catch up with the Sockless Doc and talk about: Is chocolate good for you? Slosh Tubes Get More Fit With Two-a-days How to Reduce Stress with sleep and...
. Mark Cucuzzella joins The Nation to help us understand the evolution of the American dietary guidelines. We discuss: What is Insulin Resistance and why is it important? What is the best way to lose and maintain weight? Does the calories in /...
Bitter’s 402.5 laps around the track at the Desert Solstice Track Invitational held in Phoenix AZ in 11 hours, 40 minutes and 55 seconds is enough to capture the New American Record. Keep in mind, the record he broke was his own. Zach...
McRae and Billy Yang were in Northern California for the Western States 100 training weekend as they are preparing for their race in 36 days. So we bribed them with sushi to join us for a podcast. We gave Sally the task of jotting down 5 topics on...
trail conversation with Don and Scott
Sandes joins us to talk about his recent FKT at Cape Town Table Mountain. We talk about training, racing, mental toughness and how running can prepare us for life’s challenges. And a host of other topics that happen when your sitting down and...
Pole joins The Nation to discuss the finer DOs and DON’Ts of Ultra Running. We build on an article from Competitor Magazine, “Dos and Dont’s From Top Ultramarathoners” and an article from Outside Magazine, “Hal...
Jimmy Dean Freeman joins The Nation to walk down memory lane. 34 years ago Ultrarunning Magazine published its first issue. What has changed in the last 34 years? You’d be surprised. Take a look at the old issue HERE JDF’s dancing...
We talk to the Freeman quartet about lessons they learned from their recent running of the Angeles Crest 100.