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Episode #12- Thank You Shout out and SMUT drawing winner

Alright- time to announce the winner of the Scout Mountain Ultra Trail race entry but first we want to take a moment to give a shout out to those who backed us with our Kickstarter campaign. We were right up against the deadline but on Christmas Eve TrailManners Nation pushed it through. We cannot thank you enough and we are truly humbled by your support. As promised, we are dedicating a show to you. The shirts and hats should be shipping this week so keep your eyes open.We sure missed Joel this week but don't worry- he will be back next week.Thank you again for all your support!And congrats to the lucky winner!!! Woo-hooShow NotesKickstarter Backer Shout outSMUT Contest DrawingMissing Joel....

Episode #11- Luke Nelson: "You can do more than you think you can."

PODCAST note: There is a SMUT race contest with this episode. That's right- a free entry into the distance of your choice for Scout Mountain Ultra but that's not all- you will also receive a Patagonia hat AND shirt from the race. Make sure to listen to find out all the details..With the Outdoor Retailers Show showing up in SLC, UT we knew we had to score a few high quality shows. The opportunity to throw a mic at Luke Nelson was a no brainer. Not only is he one of those people that you want to be around but he makes you feel warm and fuzzy. Luke grew up in the mountains but it wasn't until a dare to run a marathon got him fired up about running and the rest is history. Luke was dared to sign up a week before a local marathon (with no training) and he obliged. He had about a week to get ready so he started training. A few days after he registered he got in a 3 mile training run but that left his legs a bit tired and sore. In true runner fashion he decided to taper after those 3 miles and let the legs rest. A couple days after that he raced that marathon and finished in 3:10 and third in his age group- he was hooked. Luke has traveled all over the world running and racing but calls Pocatello, Idaho his home. He is no stranger to adventure runs and as he says "there is always something in the cooker".Luke just finished up one of those runs with partner in crime- Ty Draney. They seem to always come up with "very bad ideas" and laugh to tell about it. 2016 is a big year for Luke, he has retained a coach and is gearing up for the Sky Running World Extreme series in Europe. We had a great time chatting with Luke and we thank him for all he has done for the sport. Check out more of Luke on his site HEREFor more info on the SMUT races- Click HERE Show Notes:SMUT Races- World Class EventsRace Directing is harder than running an UltraLuke and Ty Draney take on the Grey's River RangeSky Running World Extreme SeriesRickey Gates FKT ProjectSMUT Entry Give-away!

Episode #10- Turd'l Miller: "Man, I feel like a woman."

If you have ever been to a Ultra Adventure race, you most likely came across Turdl Miller. He is an all around good guy and let's face it- he is pretty darn funny too. Turdl took some time from Outdoor Retailers in SLC, UT to invite us into his 1989 VW Bus for a very memorable show. We discussed his role at Ultra Adventures as well as his 2016 race schedule. TrailManners found out Turdl has put in for the 2016 Wasatch 100 and we hope the lottery gods #LetTurdlRun! We received some great insight into the VanLife from a seasoned pro and walked away enlightened.We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.For more information on the Ultra Adventures Race Series- just click HERE. Show Notes:Ultra AdventuresVanLifeTurdl is delicious?#LetTurdlRunBus Yelp

Episode #9- Jim Skaggs: Race Directing and Enabling

It's a New Year and here at TrailManners we are off and running. And we thought we would kick it off with a local legend, awesome RD and all around great guy- Jim Skaggs.Jim has been a solid presence in the Wasatch Mountains since they formed. He has done so much for the trail and ultra running community in Utah and we wanted to know more about him. He started the Buffalo Run with a little over 100 runners and now as he exceeds 800 he still hasn't lost that small race, home town feel. With his home brew and amazing wife Karen (the best stew cook this side of the Mississippi) they make sure all the runners have a great time before and after the race. You would be hard pressed to find a chink in his armor other than the fact he doesn't like IPA's. Jim not only puts on incredible races but he gets out and performs at the best of them too. He is a Grand Slammer and throws in the occasional 5k for fun. He is well versed in the art of racing- from timed runs on a flat track to going sub 30 at Wasatch. We were excited to sit down with Jim and ask him the hard questions....or something like that.Head on over to Buffalo Run Adventures and see what all the hoopla is about!Show Notes:Race DirectingBuffalo Run AdventuresBeing a Race AddictFear of "getting old"

Episode #8 - Year End Review: Thank You!

Well folks, 2015 is already coming to an end and we cannot thank you all enough for your support. We have enjoyed bringing TrailManners to life and we absolutely could not have done it without you. It's like making a killer sandwich - if no one is there to eat it....is it any good? We have received some great feedback and even a few people seemed surprised it turned out as well as it has and we are good with that. 2016 is already panning out to be fun filled and amazing. We have several quality guests lined up and more in the works. Our website is ready for the next step as well. We hope to make it a great place for everyone to come and enjoy some great articles and learn a thing or two.We hope you enjoy Episode #8 and please feel free to reach out to us- who do you want to hear from, what do you want to hear about, do you wanna be a guest, do you have a hidden talent for writing and are okay with being paid in high-5's?Thanks again and thanks to everyone who backed our Kickstarter campaign- WE DID IT! If you missed out you can still back us by hitting the donate button on our website. Have a Happy New Year and we look forward to a successful 2016!Show Notes2015 ReviewDopingLet Gordy Run2016 PreviewThank you

Episode #7- Brian Beckstead: Altra Footwear, Ultra Fishing and Yes- Running

We got lucky and caught up with Brian after locking him down between trips, running, being a family man and ultra fishing. He was kind enough to let us peek behind the curtain at Altra Footwear in Logan, Utah to see what they are up to. With a new "Smart shoe" ready to launch and a new apparel line with "the jacket every ultra runner should own" (which comes out 2/1)- we definitely felt lucky he penciled us in. He told us the story of how Zero Drop came to life and the exact moment he knew it was going to be huge.We then got him out of his work mode and made him spill the beans on his running crusades and hobbies. We want to thank Brian and Altra for spending some time with us and we truly hope you enjoy the show.Head on over to www.altrarunning.com and check out all they haver to offer.Show NotesBirth of "Zeroing"- a.k.a Zero Drop2010 Wasatch 100 mile 97 crying..why?"Every Ultra runner in the community will want this jacket"- (comes out 2/1/16)World's 1st Smart shoeUTMB and the best 10 hours of his running lifeUltra-Fishing

Episode #6- TrailManners Christmas Gift Guide

The holiday season snuck up on you once again. Time is running out so we thought we would provide you with a small but important list of gift ideas for the runner in your life...or yourself. We cover everything from head to toe- shoes, jackets, shorts, nutrition and hydration just to name a few. And of course anytime we get in front of the mic shenanigans can ensue. We hope you enjoy our Christmas gift ideas and by all means leave us comments of other great gifts. Don't forget to head on over to iTunes and leave a review or even rate our show. Thanks for tuning in and from all of us here at TrailManners- Happy Holidays!Show NotesGifts for your runnerSheep ShearingBreak Dancing - Members OnlyCyber Stalking"Jankie" Running Mechanics

Episode #5- Ty Draney: Fat biking, Barkley and "Type 3 Fun"

Just like a race- when you don't get the result you want, you come back for more. That is what happened when we sat down with Ty a few months back and did a show with him. It did not come out how we wanted so we had our people get in touch with his people and we were lucky enough to book him again. I say we were lucky because Ty does it all- coaching, race directing, running, coaching, racing, traveling, teaching, did I say coaching? and of course a great family man. You will be hard pressed to find a better person than Ty- he is one of the true good people out there and we were excited to hear what he is looking at for 2016. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show and please head on over to www.tydraneyendurance.com to see and learn more.Show NotesFat bikingBarkley dreamin'Jared Campbell, Mt Ranier and "type 3 fun"How to find the right coach