Trail Running

Things are heating up! Not just the mercury but the race season is also getting spicy. We sit down in Studio 78 to bring you last weeks races and a preview for Western States. TrailManners gives our predictions and is offering up a prize to get your picks. 
Aric & Joel are also headed off to Lander, Wyoming to race....or run the Sinks Canyon Rough & Tumble 50k. Good Luck to all those racing this weekend!
Show Notes:
Episode #88 Recap
Big Horn 100 Recap
Western States Predictions & Contest
Your Running Tree
TrailManners Strava week
 
PC: Bob McAllister- River of No Return 50k, Challis, ID (Where Did Your Feet Take You?)

 
With an uptick in trail usage we reached out to San Diego based ultra runner and founder of the Trail Initiative for some advice on being good stewards of the trails.
The Trail Initiative was founded in March of 2017 to help clean, preserve, and restore the trails of Southern California. Michael's goal is to grow the Trail Initiative from a local chapter to a National organization with a chapter in each state.
The Trail Initiative can be found on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrailinitiative/
 
Show Notes:
How Mike got into trail running and ultra running
How the Trail Initiative started
San Diego trail running culture
Goals and the future of the Trail Initiative
How can people get involved

Happy Father's Day. Singletrack Session #41is once again loaded with insight and rambling. Joel recaps our past Episode with Ty Draney as well as gives you a sneak peak of next weeks show. We discuss an upcoming contest for Western States and dive into trail nicknames. Have a listen and leave a comment!
Show Notes
Episode #87 Recap
Happy Father's Day
El Vaquero - Sold Out
Western States Contest next week
Strava Weekly winners
Trail Nicknames
Last Day for Hoodie Pre-Sale HERE
 
PC: Natalie Sheffield- Lake Blanche; Winner "Where did your feet take you"
 
 
 

Ask The Listeners Question From Natalie Sheffield
Hey guys! I wanted to throw out a suggestion for the podcast. I recently had to back down my 50k to a half due to burnout. My problem was a fast buildup too soon. I'm always seeing people doing these epic runs on social media and I think that led to the fast build up that led to burnout. My thoughts were if they can do it , I can do it. I was wondering if you could do a newbie podcast on what to expect and how not to get caught up with what others are doing on social media. I think it's wonderful what people are accomplishing, but I think as a newbie you can get caught up with it and go out to hard. Social media does not showcase what it really takes to get to these high mileage points.
To help answer Natalie's question we called up Coach Ty Draney and asked him for his sagely advice.
Show Notes:
Why transition from road marathon to trail ultra?
What can you expect when making the transition?
Slow down and walk. No REALLY it's fine to walk!
Wet shorts and chaffing
Nutrition and hydration, it's okay to eat real food
Aid Station transitions, plan ahead for an efficient visit to the AS
Did we mention it's okay to walk!

Did Dr. Manners IPA & Cheese Curd prescription work? With a little under 6 weeks until the 2017 Hardrock 100, Jeff Hart joins us for the third installment on his trail to Hardrock. Last time we had Jeff on he talked about battling inuries and the mental toll it was taking. This time around you can hear in his voice that he is feeling better and excited for the San Juans. Thanks again Jeff and good luck with the next month of Hardrock training.
Show Notes:
Recap of last months show
Injury update
Did Dr. Manners IPA & Cheese Curd prescription work?
Build up to Hardrock
Rocky IV

The "Power-Stache" is back and it is glorious as ever! We once again caught up with Brian "Power-Stache" Tolbert at Park City Running Company to recap and amazing 2016 as well as talk about his new deal with Under Armour. We then get into an crazy cool story about him helping friend and Under Armour teammate Kyle Dietz on an attempt for an FKT on the Waitukubuli National Trail in Dominica (brief hold while you google it)........okay we are back.
Youtube video link HERE. 
Outside TV link HERE. 
 Thanks Brian and PC Run Co. for another great time behind the mics.
Show Notes:
The Stache is back
2016 Recap
2017 Preview
Under Armour Athlete
Outside TV- Dominica FKT attempt with Kyle Dietz

 
At it's core, TrailManners Podcast is a medium for the average trail runner to share stories of discovery, growth, beer, and of course cheese curds. Man, do we have a story for you today!
When I first heard that silky smooth Louisiana twang I knew we had a good guest, but did he have a story to match that gentlemen's drawl? Listen and enjoy as Logan Ledford spins a tale of growing up in Louisiana with water maccosians (that's a mean ass snake for those that don't know), grandma's fried chicken, and running highway over-passes for vert training. Stick around and find out how Logan made his way from the swamps to the Wasatch Front where he now is spearheading a #trashattack for the Wasatch Mountain Wranglers but we think he has more Branding power with #logansjunk. 
 
Show Notes;
Louisiana roots and home cookin'
Logan's first Ultra
Moving to Utah
Utah wlecome committee, Logan's Car gets stolen
Wrangler spat is an opportunity for action
#logansjunk

Every so often we get requests and questions that revolve around a past episode. As part of out "Best Of" shows we have done in the past, we are re-launching the show we did with the legend- Roch Horton. So much of what Roch talks about is just timeless and a good reminder to us all.

The tables get turned as we get interviewed by Leia from our local newspaper (Ogden Standard-Examiner) in this edition of the Singletrack Session. Leia asks some fun questions and really makes us think. Thanks Leia and the Ogden Standard-Examiner for coming out and getting us even more out of our comfort zone.
Show Notes:
Anna Frost Episide #83 recap
Strava week champs
Ogden Trail Running Festival recap
Interviewed by our local paper
PC: Simon Hodgson: Syndney Opera House (Where did your feet take you?)

Studio 78 has seen its fair share of guests but Episode #83 brought Anna Frost to the Captain's chair for an absolutely memorable episode! Frosty is as real as they come. She makes everyone around her feel comfortable and special at the same time. She loves taking about "you" and talks about herself only when asked. Her presence is bigger than her posters and banners you see around the world and leaves people with a smile to equal it. It was an absolute honor and priveledge for us to spend a couple days with her. Thank you Anna- you are amazing!
Show Notes:
Frosty's background
Now we are "besties"
Balance
Equality in trail running
"Pole Cat Gang"
Lightning Round

Big week here for TrailManners and a massive weekend coming up. We are excited the Ogden Trail Running Festival is finally here. After this week we can get back to a little more normalcy. 
Show Notes:
Uli Steck tragedy
Recap Episode #82- Jeff Hart
Where did your feet take you?
Strava Week for TM group
Ogden Trail Running Festival
 
PC: Scotty Taylor - Swansea U.K.

We are back with Jeff Hart and Part 2 of his training road/trail to Hardrock. Jeff has been having a small bout with some niggling injuries but he still has his sights set on Silverton. We take a good look into some of the mentail games our mind and body can play. Thanks goodness we were there to prescribe some IPA and Cheese curds! Thanks again Jeff- we are rooting for you!
Show Notes:
How has training been?
Injuries
Mentail strain
A New Grandpa
TrailManners prescription- "Drink some IPA and eat cheese curds and call me in a couple weeks"

Things over at the TrailManners Global HQ are getting crazy. So close to the first ever Ogden Trail Running Festival and we are all over the place. We want to thank everyone for all their support with not only the festival but also for the almost one and a half years of listening to the show. We do make a special announcement about some plans for later in 2017 and beyond- big stuff!
PC: Nick Peterson: Spokane River Run 50k
Show Notes:
Recap Episode #81 w/Erik Storheim
Strava weekly in the TrailManners group
Name the listeners....
Ogden Trail Running Festival
TrailManners Meet Ups

One of the things we really look forward to is when we can get some guests on the show that have been around the scene for awhile. The stories, the changes and the evolution of the sport are fascinating. Erik has been doing ultras since 2005 and his race resume speaks for itself. We were pumped to get him on the show to talk a little bit about the sport and its evolution but also talk about his experience over the last 2 years of heading out to run the Barkley Marathons. 
Show Notes:
Erik's history
Evolution of trail running
"Control what you can control"
Barkley Marathons
MRC Blog

We got some big news before we recorded the show so we went on location to Roosters Brewing Company in Ogden, Utah (again). Earlier in the day we got a message from our official brewer- Jacquie Wright, that out Trail Festival beer was ready for sample. We couldn't be hoppier (see what we did there). Jacquieis the first guest we have had join the Singletrack Session and after she headed back to work we covered more vital trail running news. Have a listen.
Show Notes:
TrailManners brewer- Jacquie Wright
Ogden Trail Running Festival
Zion Traverse new FKT
Lake Sonoma 50 results
More stuff 
Swaggin Rights
PC: Lori Cepa: Lake Pleasant- Phoenix, AZ (Taken from our Sunday- Where did your feet take you)