"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast
Ornery Mule Racing - The OMR team shares coaching, community and race recap shows about the run, trail and ultra distance community. There is something for everyone! Coaching- Coach Loretta Tobolske-Horn & Coach Lindsay Phenix discuss training every Thursday Community & Race recap- occasional shows by the OMR crew
Episodes
Coaches Loretta and Lindsay sit down with Lily Medina, just after she completed Hallucination 100—her fourth 100-miler of the Slam—finishing 3rd overall female. Loretta crewed Lily for this race, giving listeners an inside look at pacing, fueling, and support strategies.
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Hallucination 100 recap: toughest sections, standout moments, and lessons learned
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Crew and pacer insights from the road
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Physical and men...
From niggles to the big picture: we cover injury coping, recovery tools, and how to adjust training and goals—plus a look ahead to Hallucination 100.
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Burning River debrief: lows and highs problem-solving on the fly
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Fueling wins & fixes af...
On this episode of The Dirt Trail Running Podcast, Coaches Loretta and Lindsay sit down with special guest Coach Madeline Harms—developmental psychologist, professor, and running coach—to dive into the mental side of racing and training.
We unpack what it means to “choke” during a race, how panic attacks can derail even the best preparation, and the difference between process goals and outcome goals. Coach Madeline shares strategie...
In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay catch up on summer adventures and racing highlights. Coach Loretta shares stories from her vanlife travels out west—exploring new places, logging trail miles, and staying prepared just in case wild animals showed up (spoiler: they didn’t, but she was ready!).
We dive into tips for running in the heat, how to prep for wild encounters, weather, elevation and reflect on some epic recent...
On this episode of The Dirt with Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay, we’re joined once again by Ornery Mule Coaching athlete Lily Medina for a raw and inspiring recap of her second race in the Midwest Super Slam: the Kettle Moraine 100. Lily opens up about the tough patches she faced on the trail and how she pushed through the lows to make it to the finish.
Whether you're chasing your first buckle or you’ve got dozens under your belt,...
This episode of The Dirt, Coaches Loretta and Lindsay sit down with special guest and Ornery Mule Coaching athlete Lily Medina, who’s deep into one of the craziest ultra running challenges out there—the Midwest Super Slam of Ultras. That’s five 100-mile races—Mohican, Kettle Moraine, Burning River, Hallucination, and Indiana Trail—crammed into just four and a half months.
Lily kicked things off with a bang, taking 1st overall femal...
Join Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay as they share their latest race experiences and upcoming challenges. Lindsay reflects on her adventures and Cruel Jewel and upcoming races San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon and the Jackal -5 back to back marathons. Loretta discusses her time volunteering at the Love For Lily Charity event at Colfax Marathon and pacing at the Bay Shore Marathon, plus her upcoming crewing at Western States 100.
Th...
From porta potty panic to legendary race shorts, Coaches Lindsay and Loretta share listener-submitted stories that prove every trail runner has a hilarious tale. Laugh with us — because if it’s not weird, it’s not ultrarunning.
Whether you're a seasoned ultrarunner or just here for the chaos, this one’s for you. Because if you can’t laugh at yourself… you’re probably doing it wrong.
Ultrarunning teaches us how to adapt, stay calm in chaos, and turn failure into fuel. In this episode, Loretta and Lindsay share real race stories, quick-thinking strategies, and how to carry lessons from the trail into everyday life.
Whether you're chasing a finish line or navigating challenges off the trail, this one's for you. Listen now to embrace the grit and grow through the grind.
In this episode of *The Dirt Podcast*, Coaches Loretta and Lindsay explore essential training programs tailored for Trail Runner University. Whether you’re aiming to improve your speed, conquer vertical climbs, or embark on your first 5K, this episode has something for everyone.
We’ll break down:
- **Speed Development**: Discover our 10-week program focused on boosting your pace through targeted interval training and tempo runs. ...
In this episode of **The Dirt**, Coaches Loretta and Lindsay dive into the unique journey of mid to back of the pack runners. They explore the challenges faced during training, from pacing to mental hurdles, and share practical tips to enhance your running experience.
In this episode of "The Dirt," hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay dive into the critical topic of aging athletes. Join us as we explore the physiological changes that come with age, effective injury prevention strategies, and the importance of nutrition for maintaining performance. We’ll also discuss how to adjust your training to accommodate these changes and tackle the mental aspects of staying motivated as you age. Whether yo...
Join hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay on The Dirt Coaches Edition as we explore the DNF (Do Not Finish) recovery mindset. Discover how to process your feelings and grief, tackle common DNF reasons and implement effective strategies moving forward.
*In this episode you'll learn:
*How to embrace a growth mindset
*Practical do's for training, fueling and time management
*Reframing techniques to turn negative thoughts into motiv...
In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, get to know Coach Natalie!
Reese & Loretta are joined by Coach Natalie to discover her background, experiences, & style that make her a great coach with OMC.
You’ll hear about Natalie’s background, family life, running history, & experience her kind personality come through in this week’s podcast!
Rate, like, subscribe, & share the podcast!
Get schooled with Trail Runner University!
Want a winter running challenge that includes a 10 week program, swag, community, & trials to get you to your mileage goal through the cold months? If so, sign up for “TRU”!
In this episode, OMC coaches Loretta & Reese give you the breakdown of what, when, & how this challenge unfolds!
Got a friend who needs a little push through the winter months? Share the pod & give them the gift of fit...
In this episode, Coach Reese interviews coach Loretta after finishing her FKT across the entire state of Michigan! Get the inside scoop on how she tackled a multi-day effort & crushed the route!
Topics include…
1.) FKT recap
2.) Sleep strategy
3.) Training for a multi-day FKT
4.) Loretta’s learnings
& more!
Train as hard as you can while being smart. Now go get after YOUR goal!
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In this episode, coaches Loretta, Reese, & athlete Sam Stimac join together to talk about Sam’s experiences in her training leading up to the iconic UTMB.
Hear first hand how her race unfolded, how her training lead up to a fantastic performance, & personal trials navigating previous injuries.
Sam is a great example of how having fun, putting in the work, & a solid plan can all lead to a knockout racing season.
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