Chasing Trails Podcast

Summary Mark McCoughlin discusses his involvement with Saint John Trail Running and the recent success of the intro group. Mark also talks about his role as a race director and the planning process for premier races in Atlantic Canada. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about Atlantic Canada's largest Trail race the Rompin' Rockwood. Mark discusses the n

In this episode, Brandon and Geoff discuss Geoff's first ultra marathon experience at the Hanwell Hammering race. They talk about Geoff's race strategy, fueling, and the emotional roller coaster he went through during the race. They also highlight the supportive trail running community and the importance of encouragement from fellow runners. Geoff shares his recovery proces

In this episode, Brandon and Geoff discuss their upcoming trail race, Geoffs accidental 25K run, and their training progress. They also talk about the challenges of running with children and share their experiences with foot pain. The conversation then shifts to discussing recent trail race preview videos and the documentary about Jim Walmsley's race at UTMB. Finally, they disc

They boys sit down with Dan Meades who went from full paralysis to running ultra marathons. Along the way they also talk about the great running scene in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

This week the guys talk underwear! Also how do you handle feeling anxious about a run?

The boys chat with runner Alex Hermason about life as a runner on instagram, the importance of creating welcoming spaces for runners and of course FOOD. You can follow Herm here

This week the guys talk training plans. They break down some of the best paid and free plans. Plus they talk about the best holiday meals and who the best action movie hero is Stallone, Arnold or Willis?

This episode the guys talk old man injuries, the Barkley and they sit down with Tyler Isbister the Race Director for Highland Trail Running and they talk about the exciting race season in beautiful Antigonish County.

This week Brandon and Geoff spend some time talking about what races they'll be involved and reflecting on what they'd do differently if they could start trail running all over again. They finish off the episode looking at what super powers they would use to make them better at trail running. Hope you enjoy!

This week Geoff and Brandon have a conversation with brother and sister duo Jackson Jones and Katie Bell. In a real and authentic way you hear them share their journey from joining an intro to trail running group to running ultras. It's a lot of laughs and a lot of great advice on trying trail running for the first time.