The TRACER Podcast

Aug 13 2024 74 mins 1

Join us on the TRACER Podcast, your companion for navigating the world of trail running and endurance sports. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or just starting your journey in endurance, we've got you covered with insightful conversations, expert advice, and inspiring stories.

What to expect:

• Training Insights: Unlock the secrets of effective training with discussions on everything from building a solid base to peaking for race day. We'll delve into topics like aerobic training, nutrition, and mental fortitude.
• Trailblazing Guests: Meet the fascinating people who shape the endurance community. Hear from elite athletes, coaches, adventurers, and others who share their passion for pushing limits and exploring the great outdoors.
• Gear Talk: Get the lowdown on the latest gear and technology that can enhance your performance and comfort on the trails. We'll review shoes, apparel, hydration systems, and other essentials for tackling any terrain.
• Community Connection: Join the conversation as we explore the social aspects of trail running and endurance sports. We'll discuss race recaps, group runs, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to connect with like-minded individuals.

We're passionate about helping you achieve your goals, discover new trails, and find joy in the journey. Please join us!

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Aug 13 2024 70 mins

Corrine Malcolm is a professional trail runner, coach, and broadcaster. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, she discusses some of the most common mistakes that trail runners make. Should you train fasted or fueled? Should you use a static training plan? How does comparing yourself to others sabotage your own progress? How much of your training should be easy vs hard? Listen to f

6 - Hydration and Sodium: A Key to Endurance Performance, with Sports Dietitian Kristen Davis

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Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a crucial nutrient for athletes. It helps maintain proper water balance within the body. When the balance between water and sodium gets disrupted, an endurance athlete's performance can rapidly decline. Additionally, dangerous situations can arise if this imbalance isn't restored.In this episode of the TRACER podcast, registered sports di

5 - Developing Aerobic Capacity for Speed and Endurance, with Coach Scott Johnston

Jul 10 2024 73 mins

Have you ever heard the phrase "run slower to get faster?" Is that really true? What is Zone 2 training? In this episode, professional coach Scott Johnston and author of "Training for the Uphill Athlete" talks about how to get faster and suffer less through proper aerobic training.Start getting faster today with proper aerobic training via TRACER: tracerfitness.comGet the "Training

4 - Trail Running Legend Max King Shares His Training and Race Tips

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Max King is a world champion trail runner that has found success in everything from short and steep races like Alaska's Mount Marathon 5K to the super bowl of USA trail running, the Western States 100 miler. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, max talks about training correctly, what NOT to do, and how to have a great race day.Train with Max's advice using one of his amazing TRA

3 - Building fitness year round, positive publishing, and the power of doing new things - Sage Canaday

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2 - Finding Resilience and Joy in Both Life and Trail Running - A Conversation With Sandi Nypaver

May 31 2024 83 mins

Sandi Nypaver has won dozens of trail ultramarathon races, is a certified coach, and has been through some significant life challenges. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Joey talks with Sandi about her successes, the trials of losing her sister to cancer and her apartment burning down, and how to train correctly. Many great takeaways from this conversation!Ready to nail your e

1 - How to Nail Your Next Ultramarathon: A Conversation with Steve Newman

May 15 2024 69 mins

Steve Newman is a trail runner has dialed the 100 mile ultramarathon. He recently ran The Bear, a mountainous 100 miler with 22,000+ feet of vertical, in just over 23 hours. In this discussion, Steve shares valuable insights into how he has progressed from back of the pack to the top 5% of the field. Topics include off-season training, building fitness, intensity distribution, race