TrailManners

Every Trail Has a Story. Every Runner Belongs. TrailManners exists to celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make trail running special. Since 2015, TrailManners has connected runners through authentic conversations, practical advice, gear reviews, race stories, and a shared love of dirt, mountains, and adventure. Whether you're chasing your first 5K trail race, lining up for a 100-miler, enjoying your local trails with friends, or simply looking for inspiration to get outside, you've found your community. We're not here to tell you that you have to run farther, faster, or harder. We're here because the trail welcomes everyone. We believe trail running is about much more than finish times. It's about friendships formed on long climbs, quiet mornings in the mountains, helping a stranger at an aid station, laughing after getting lost, earning the post-run meal, and realizing that every day has the potential to become your best day. If you love trails, you're one of us. Welcome to TrailManners.

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Dec 9, 2025

1hr 26 min

Episode #347: Preston Wood - Lotteries: Hardrock, Western, Bear and ideas

As promised we are back with Preston Wood for an early talk about the 2026 Hardrock 100 field but we also dive into lotteries in general. We throw some ideas back and forth and may have solved a Hardrock problem (or is it). We have so much respect for RD's and races but open conversation is also very good. We have fun, go deep into lotteries and best of all- we can all have opinions and get along.
Love to hear ideas....
PLUS, love to hear your race thoughts for Aric!

Show Notes:
Launch Date: 12/9/25
Where you listening from?
Race ideas for Aric - 50k & 50 mile
Lottery Thoughts
Hardrock picks
Bear 100 Lottery

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Dec 9, 2025

Episode #347: Preston Wood - Lotteries: Hardrock, Western, Bear and ideas

Dec 9, 2025

1hr 26 min

Dec 2, 2025

Episode #346: Adam Wolf - Rocky Mountain Slam

Dec 2, 2025

1hr 9 min

He's back! Adam Wolf joins us in the studio to sit down and talk about his Rocky Mountain Slam completion over the summer. He was 17 years old when it started and crossed the Bear at 18 years of age. The Rocky Mountain Slam is an amazing feat for anyone but at 18 - come on!
We talk training, recovery and what this young man has in his future.

Show Notes:
Launch Date: 12/2/25
Adam Wolf Returns
Previous Episode #333 - 10/22/24
Rocky Mountain Slam
Scout Mountain 6/6 - 34:52
Bighorn 6/20 - 32:37
Wasatch 9/5 - 34:11
Bear 9/26 - 29:18
Training
Recovery

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/
Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/
Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:
Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends
Death March Running Company: 10% off by using TrailManners_10
PATH Projects: 10% off by using TRAILMANNERS10

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Nov 26, 2025

Episode #345: Holiday Gift Guide Men - Part 2

Nov 26, 2025

1hr 31 min

In Part 2 we start off with our favorite piece of gear - SHOES! Jared and Joel are no strangers to the world of trail running shoes and we cover a lot! We take a quick run through the nutrition word and hit on more can't miss things on our miscellaneous category. These 2 sure can talk me into spending money but at least I know it tested and true!
Thats a wrap for our 2025 holiday guide. Don't forget about the giveaway and make sure you let us know what we missed!

Show Notes:
Launch Date: 11/26/25
SHOES!
Nutrition
Miscellaneous things
Casual/After Run wear
Grab Bag
What we want!
Giveaways!

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/
Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/
Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:
Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends
Death March Running Company: 10% off by using TrailManners_10
PATH Projects: 10% off by using TRAILMANNERS10

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

Send me a voice message HERE

Nov 25, 2025

Episode #345: Holiday Gift Guide Men - Part 1

Nov 25, 2025

1hr 20 min

Here we go- more GEAR! In this episode we bring on Joel and Jared to chat about some cant miss gear for the fellas. We have some old stand bye and som new stuff you need to check out. In Part 1, we cover much in the apparel line and might even have come up with the next big thing.
Special thanks to Jared and Joel for their time and gear knowledge!

Show Notes:
Launch Date: 11/25/25
Giveaway Contest
Outwear
Run Shirts
Run Shorts
Hydration (Packs, belts, etc)
Stay Tuned for Part 2

Please consider supporting the podcast here:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/
Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/
Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:
Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends
Death March Running Company: 10% off by using TrailManners_10
PATH Projects: 10% off by using TRAILMANNERS10

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Nov 19, 2025

Episode #344: Holiday Gift Guide - Women - Part 2

Nov 19, 2025

1hr 22 min

Here is part 2 of the Women's Holiday gift guide as well as a fun exchange with the lightning round. In this episode we get into nutrition and some great stocking stuffer ideas.
Don't forget to listen and hear how you can win some fun swag this holiday season!

Show Notes:
Launch Date: 11/19/25
Hydration
Nutrition
Misc
Casual After Wear
Grab Bag
Lightning Round
CONTEST

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/
Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/
Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:
Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends
Death March Running Company: 10% off by using TrailManners_10
PATH Projects: 10% off by using TRAILMANNERS10

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Send me a voice message HERE

Nov 18, 2025

Episode #344: Holiday Gift Guide - Women - Part 1

Nov 18, 2025

1hr 11 min

Women's Holiday Gift Guide is here! Since 2015 TrailManners has enjoyed bringing you the Holiday Gift Guide and this will not disappoint. In this episode we have 3 fantastic guests that help breakdown what you or your trail runner need this holiday season. The women's gift guide is broken into 2 parts so make sure to stayed tuned for part 2.
We want to thanks Heidi, Alex and Sarah for sharing the insight into amazing gear!

Show Notes:
Launch Date: 11/18/2025
Ask TrailManners answered
Outerwear
Run Shirts
Run Shorts
Women Specific Gear
Footwear

Please consider supporting the podcast here:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/
Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/
Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:
Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends
Death March Running Company: 10% off by using TrailManners_10
PATH Projects: 10% off by using TRAILMANNERS10

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

Send me a voice message HERE

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TrailManners

I'm Aric W. Manning, founder and host of the TrailManners Podcast.

I've been fortunate to be part of the trail and ultrarunning community since 2006. I've worn a lot of hats over the years—runner, race director, volunteer, crew member, pacer, product tester, nonprofit leader, and podcast host—but the greatest gift has always been the people.

TrailManners started in 2015 with one simple goal: tell the stories that make this community so special.

Since then, I've had the privilege of sitting down with hundreds of runners—from first-time trail racers to some of the biggest names in the sport. Every conversation reinforces the same truth: the best part of trail running isn't the podium. It's the people.

When I'm not behind a microphone, you'll usually find me exploring trails with my wife Sarah and our dogs- Barrett and Timber, crewing races, testing gear, fly fishing, or working to build and protect trails through the Trails Foundation of Northern Utah.

My hope is simple: that every episode, video, article, or conversation leaves you a little more inspired to lace up your shoes, head outside, and create your own adventure.

Thanks for being here.

Now… Go Get It!

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