Tapering is typically thought of as a physical reduction in ones physical stresses from training. In today’s episode, we talk about the mental part of a taper – getting ready for that big day. Todd Larsen and Bob...
Ultrarunners, adventurists, and amateur historians, Bob Crowley, Tim Twietmeyer, Jennifer Hemmen and Elke Reimer set out to retrace the steps of the Forlorn Hope through the California Sierra Nevada mountains. We discuss their amazing journey and...
In the winter of 1846-47 a group of pioneers were headed to California when they were trapped in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. The snow was over 20 feet deep, they were running out of food, and the group wasn’t working together. Three...
, our friend and trail culture advocate, Bob Crowley, was appointed as President of ITRA, International Trail Running Association. Bob helps The Nation understand more about this little known organization that we SHOULD know about and support...
have all had disappointing finishes or the feeling of not accomplishing a goal. How do you deal with these setbacks or roadblocks? Bob Crowley discusses how he handled a disappointing DNF at Tor Des Geants in 2018. He brings part of his...
Twietmeyer and Bob Crowley join The Nation to help the Noob with trail etiquette. Here is their list: Trail Etiquette Girlie Man Failed Liftoff Pass The Ass Too Close Carole (or Carl) Can’t Un-see That Blood Letting Downwind Aid Station Etiquette...
Crowley joins us to build off our previous podcast with him. In “Ultra Trail Running Culture: Bob Crowley- Part 1 we discussed the tenets of being an ultra trail runner, part 2 and part 3 will focus on the emphasis and importance ultra trail...