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Trail Talk by Rock Creek Runner

Bite sized trail and ultra running advice, training tips, and trail stories for runners of all abilities. Come away from every episode with practical advice you can start using immediately.

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The Highs and Lows of a First 50K: Paul's Recap

The Highs and Lows of a First 50K: Paul's Recap

Last week we heard Paul Gwynn Garrity's transition from never running to training for the Table Rock 50K, his first ultr... Read more

6 Oct 2016

38mins

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Training the Mind: The Mental Side of Training for and Running an Ultramarathon

Training the Mind: The Mental Side of Training for and Running an Ultramarathon

They say that running an ultramarathon is 90% mental, so what does it actually take? To me, the mental game starts befor... Read more

5 Jan 2018

33mins

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Trail Q&A: Running Shoes and Everyday Nutrition

Trail Q&A: Running Shoes and Everyday Nutrition

At the end of each episode of Trail Talk, I invite listeners to submit questions or topics. Usually I respond quickly on... Read more

28 Nov 2016

15mins

Ranked #4

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Ultrmarathon Training: What it Really Looks Like (How to Run an Ultra, Part 2)

Ultrmarathon Training: What it Really Looks Like (How to Run an Ultra, Part 2)

Want to run an ultramarathon? Here's what to expect when you start training, and the main differences between training f... Read more

28 Nov 2017

26mins

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4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Trail Run

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Trail Run

Looking back, there are a number of things I wish I had known going into my first trail run. Lessons or advice that woul... Read more

13 Apr 2017

18mins

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What I Eat During a Marathon, 50K, 50-Mile, 100K, and 100-Mile Ultramarathon

What I Eat During a Marathon, 50K, 50-Mile, 100K, and 100-Mile Ultramarathon

"What do you eat during a race?" That's a question I get all the time, but the answer is never straight forward. In an a... Read more

7 Jul 2016

17mins

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6 Principles of Base Building for Endurance Runners

6 Principles of Base Building for Endurance Runners

You don't need no stink'n base building, right? Wrong. In today's episode, I discuss the importance of a base building c... Read more

13 Oct 2015

13mins

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How to Run an Ultramarathon Part 1: Choosing Your Race

How to Run an Ultramarathon Part 1: Choosing Your Race

Want to run an ultramarathon? It starts with selecting the right race for your goals, inspirations, and abilities. In pa... Read more

9 Nov 2017

18mins

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Karl Meltzer on Trail and Ultrarunning Basics

Karl Meltzer on Trail and Ultrarunning Basics

Oh man, I just talked to a legend, Karl "Speedgoat" Meltzer, and now I'm sharing it with you. In today's episode, we're ... Read more

21 Aug 2015

36mins

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The Back-to-Back Long Run: A Training Strategy That Works

The Back-to-Back Long Run: A Training Strategy That Works

How back-to-back long runs can make you a stronger trail and ultra runner.

9 Apr 2015

7mins

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Coach Greg McMillan and Rebecca Shultz on Running Form and the Lumo Run

Coach Greg McMillan and Rebecca Shultz on Running Form and the Lumo Run

Running form ... incredibly important for efficiency, injury prevention, and endurance, but difficult to measure and eva... Read more

17 Nov 2016

32mins

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3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Running

3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Running

3 simple things you can do to improve your training, and everything you need to know to start implementing them today.

11 May 2015

16mins

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S3|E6 Racing Lessons from a 100 Mile Ultramarathon

S3|E6 Racing Lessons from a 100 Mile Ultramarathon

Sometimes the best way to learn about racing is to run a race, and after the recent Thunder Rock 100 miler, I have plent... Read more

1 Jun 2016

22mins

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My Secret Tool: The Running Mantra

My Secret Tool: The Running Mantra

Words are powerful. They can rally crowds, inspire greatness, and get you out of a terrible funk halfway through a run. ... Read more

16 Mar 2017

14mins

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Coach Jeff Gaudette on Strength Training for Injury Prevention

Coach Jeff Gaudette on Strength Training for Injury Prevention

Ask a runner what they fear most and chances are it will be injury. Injuries can derail training and bust up a race goal... Read more

18 Jun 2016

11mins

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S3|E5 Stephanie Marie Howe on Race Nutrition and Fueling

S3|E5 Stephanie Marie Howe on Race Nutrition and Fueling

10 days! That's how long I have before my next 100 mile attempt. With race day fueling and nutrition on the brain, I dec... Read more

10 May 2016

19mins

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How a 1% Training Improvement Can Make You A Completely New Runner

How a 1% Training Improvement Can Make You A Completely New Runner

How to exponentially improve your training through just one small tweak each week.

15 Apr 2015

7mins

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The 3 Stages of an Ultramarathon (And Why an Ultra Might Not Be For You) -- How to Run an Ultra, Part 4

The 3 Stages of an Ultramarathon (And Why an Ultra Might Not Be For You) -- How to Run an Ultra, Part 4

From my experience, there are three stages to every ultramarathon, one of which is why so many runners don't finish. Her... Read more

21 Mar 2018

14mins

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Why Your Next Big Run Should be a Self-Supported Adventure (Not a Race)

Why Your Next Big Run Should be a Self-Supported Adventure (Not a Race)

Tired of the increasing entry fees? Didn't get into your dream race's lottery? No worries, run a self-supported adventur... Read more

25 Jan 2017

17mins

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Essential Gear for Trail Runners

Essential Gear for Trail Runners

Gear. Over the past few years, available gear for trail runners has exploded. The good news? This means we're a communit... Read more

17 Jul 2015

21mins

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