The Trail Trash Podcast

In this week's episode Jason and John talk with Kirk Cherep, RD for Trailblazer Running. Trailblazer Running is based out of the midwest and is responsible for such races as Knobstone 50, False Springs Trail Runs, Oakadoke Trail Runs, and the Trail Golf Endurance Challenge. Kirk discusses his running background and what got him into ultra running. The guys focus on the upcoming Knobstone 50 and discuss the history the history of th...

Jason and John talk with Emory and Jeremy from Hyperlyte Liquid Performance. Founder Emory discuses the origins of Hyperlyte and what differentiates it from other supplements. Emory and Jeremy also discuss how they got into ultrarunning and some of their favorite races.

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In this episode of the Trail Trash Podcast, hosts Jason and John recap the Penhoti 100 race, sharing insights from both the runner's and crew's perspectives. They discuss race preparations, the atmosphere leading up to the event, and the challenges faced during the race, including the technical trails and the dynamics of aid stations. The conversation highlights the camaraderie among runners and crew, the importance of nutrition, ...

In this episode of the Trail Trash podcast, Garrett Fredrick shares his experiences leading up to and during the No Business 100 race. He discusses the challenges he faced, including injuries, race day emotions, and unexpected issues with his support crew. The conversation delves into the mental aspects of ultra running, the impact of weather conditions, and the importance of family support during challenging times. Ultimately, Ga...

In this episode of the Trail Trash podcast, the hosts discuss their personal experiences with running, injuries, and upcoming races. Garrett and Jason share their ongoing struggle with a running injury and the mental challenges that come with it, while also detailing their physical therapy journey. The conversation shifts to gear choices and preparations for the Penhoti race, highlighting the camaraderie and support within the run...

In this episode, the hosts discuss their return to the podcast after a break, acknowledging the impact of Hurricane Helene on their community and the running events affected. They delve into the challenges of ultra running, particularly focusing on a recent race called The Bear, where John was faced a DNF (Did Not Finish) at mile 51. The conversation covers the beauty of the race course, the physical and mental challenges faced du...

In this episode of the Trail Trash Podcast, the hosts discuss their running injuries and recovery journeys. Jason talks about his weak pelvic floor and how it is connected to his foot issues. He shares his experiences with physical therapy and the exercises he is doing to strengthen his pelvic floor and foot. Garrett talks about his own injury, a pulled quad and groin, and how he is managing it through strength training and cross-t...

In this episode of the Trail Trash podcast, the hosts discuss their recent running injuries and recovery methods. Garrett talks about his quad injury and his frustration with not being able to run. Jason shares his experience with a tight pelvic floor and his plans to go to physical therapy. John discusses his long training run in the Smoky Mountains and his upcoming race. The hosts also talk about their favorite video games and po...

What is going on, trail and ultra friends!

Ryne Anderson returns to the Trail Trash podcast to talk about his experience running the Hardrock 100 race. He discusses his preparation, acclimation to the altitude, and the atmosphere of the race. Ryne shares his gear choices and how he managed his nutrition during the race. He also talks about the challenges he faced, including fatigue and mental lows, and how he overcame them with the ...