Trail Mix Running Podcast

How do you define someone who just does cool stuff? Today we're joined by none other than interesting human, Jason Hardrath. After life as a college runner, Jason started busting out trail races and even made the Ironman 70.3 World Championships until life threw him a curveball. Not being one to just sit around, Jason used that as an opportunity to get wild with it, and now he has bagged over 120 route fastest known times (FKTs). For Jason these efforts often include bushwhacking, route finding, scrambling, free soloing, and even some good, old fashioned trail running. We had a blast talking with Jason, and we're sure you'll have a blast giving it a listen. When that inevitably happens be sure to drop a comment and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. Thanks so much for stopping by, and we'll see you next week!

"The man who enjoys thru-hiking will go further than the man who enjoys the destination." - Scott Benerofe, probably Today we're joined by none other than Scott Benerofe for the fourth installment in our Local Legend series. Scott is of the trail and as we learn, he is drawn towards arduous efforts in wild places with harsh conditions. Scott's roots in the Northeast have pulled him all over the Whites, the AT, the Long Trail, the Adirondacks, and most likely any hills you've driven over between Canada and Virginia. We had a blast sharing some time with Scott. If you had a blast listening, do us a favor and follow the show + add a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating. https://www.instagram.com/scottbenerofe/

What a pro. For this episode, (the final installment of our Four Pillars of Ultrarunning series) of TMRP, Nick and Steven share some time with lifelong ultrarunning coach, Jason Koop. Koop has seen it all and has the chops to prove it. The trio dives into both sides of the coach/athlete relationship, and this episode leaves listeners with actionable insights to walk...or run away with by the time they're done. https://trainright.com/coaches/jason-koop/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonkoop Before the interview starts, Episode 28 begins with the guys talking about what they've been up to lately before they dive into happenings in the world of racing at home and abroad. As always, five-star reviews and comments are currency. If you're enjoying the show, share it with some running buddies. We'll see you next week. Life's short, run far.

Hello again! This week we're pumped to bring you a great conversation with Shane Asbury, owner and race director at Wanderlust Running. Wanderlust Running puts on 14 races every year across New Mexico and the surrounding areas. Shane is passionate about putting on immersive experiences and it definitely shows. We hope you have as much fun listening as we did chatting it up. We would love a five star review. Leave a comment of who you would like to hear on Trail Mix next. You can find WR’s site and IG below. https://wanderlust.run/ https://instagram.com/wanderlustrunningunlimited

What’s the saying? Most overnight successes are years in the making? For ultrarunner Becca Bramley, that definitely rings true. After a second-place finish at the 2025 Run Rabbit Run 100-miler and breaking the women’s course record at the 2026 High Lonesome 100—her first two 100-mile finishes—she seemingly burst onto the scene. But in this episode, Nick and Steven talk with Becca about what her road to becoming one of the top female runners in the sport has looked like so far. You can find Becca on Instagram at instagram.com/bec_bram and on Strava under Becca Bramley. As always, 5-star reviews and comments are gold around here. Thanks for listening!

Sometimes we talk to a person who has taken on a physical task that draws attention. Today we're joined by someone a little different, Bryant Baker. A runner and adventurer in his own right, Bryant is forging his path as the Director of Advocacy and Education for Runners For Public Lands, an amazing nonprofit that aims to empower trail and ultra runners as stewards of the land that they utilize. Nick, Steven, and Bryant share some time talking about what Runners For Public Lands' mission is, what issues are most pressing in 2026, and how racers and races, alike, can do their part to leave things, and policies, better than they found them. To support Runners For Public Lands find them at - www.runnersforpubliclands.org - https://www.instagram.com/runners4publiclands Finally, you can find Bryant on Instagram at: - https://www.instagram.com/bryant.the.shrublander/ As always, five star ratings and comments are always appreciated. See you next week!

What a gem of a human. In this episode of TMRP, Nick and Steven share some time with trail aficionado, Jeff Garmire. If there's something that you can do on a trail, Jeff has probably done it and done it well. From FKT's and through hikes, to single and multi-day ultramarathon events, Jeff has experience with all of it. The trio talks about Jeff's past, how his personality reflects his on-trail style, what keeps him motivated while he's out there, and how lucrative his Free Outside empire really is, among other things. The episode also dives into Jeff's specific adventures, including the Calendar Year Triple Crown (Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail), Cocodona, and his recent adventures on Trail du Mont Blanc. To support Jeff check him out and sign up for coaching at www.freeoutside.com, and find him on Instagram at instagram.com/freeoutside. Thanks for stopping by! We hope you enjoyed the show. As always, comments and five-star reviews please our robot overlords and are greatly appreciated. Life's short. Run far.

Let's be honest, with no disrespect to any Local Legends that have joined us so far, Nick is pushing the boundaries of what a guest for this type of episode represents. As we get to in the first minute of the episode, Nick was technically nominated as a LL from a previous guest, but his resume, and prowess on the trails make hima threat to win any race he signs up for. Nick is fresh off of a win at the Ode to Laz Backyard Ultra where he ran a whopping 262.5 miles. This year has also included wins at the Rocky Raccoon 100 and Grasslands 100, as well. Catch Nick in action next (after a quick training run at the Berlin Marathon) at the 2026 Backyard Ultra World Championships where he will represent Team USA, and for the love of all things holy, if you work for a running company, or Noosa, please sponsor this man. Nick's Instagram Nick's Strava Be sure to like, follow and comment to help grow the show! See everyone next week!

We're back with episode 22 of the Trail Mix Running Podcast. In this episode the guys cover everything going on in the world of running from backyard ultras, High Lonesome and Vermont 100s, and other, equally as important nonsense that happened in the past week. Also, congratulations to Nick whose family grew by four legs when they adopted WIlson. For this week's interview, Nick and Steven talked to Nickademus de la Rosa. Nickademus has his MS in Sports Psychology and is a very accomplished ultra runner in his own right. These days he focuses on helping athletes thrive under the external and self imposed pressures of performing at their best. This is the third installment of our Four Pillars of Ultra Running and we know you'll love it. If you like what you hear drop a 5-star review and be sure to follow/subscribe to the show. See you next week! Nickademus on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ultrademus/ Imperfect Mental Performance - https://imperfectmentalperformance.com/

Are we ever ready to turn the page? After two episodes about Hardrock 100 this recap will be our last piece on it for 2026. Sad. Luckily we're joined by none other than Brooke Parsons who (along with Nick and about 10 others) crewed Tara Dower at Hardrock. We talk about the race and then get the inside scoop from Brooke and Nick about what it's like being on the other side of the rope with an elite runner at one of America's most prestigious trail ultras. If you enjoy the episode drop a five star rating, and leave us a comment about who you would like us to have on as a guest in the coming months. Life is short, run far.

Holy Moly EPISODE 20!! We celebrate this momentous occasion with none other than Careth Arnold. We shared some time while she was at her final training camp before the Hardrock 100. For those that don't know, Careth Arnold, is an elite trail runner who has made her name at some of the toughest, fastest, and most prestigious ultramarathons around the world. We cover life as a professional mother and trail runner, her training philosophies, what keeps her pushing forward, and everything in between. If you enjoyed this episode drop us a 5-star rating wherever you're listening and be sure to follow so you never miss a thing! Thanks! Careth on Instagram Return to Run Podcast

What is up everyone? We are back with episode 19 of Trail Mix Running Podcast with our THIRD Local Legend, Arleigh Atkinson. Arleigh is an accomplished ultramarathoner who has been putting it down on trails across the US for over a decade. We cover some of Arleigh's memorable moments on the trails and what keeps her going; from her local 'gaggle' of running friends, to the strength she finds in accomplishing difficult goals that she sets for herself. If you like this episode (obviously) throw a 5-star rating wherever you listen. Do you know someone who is a Local Legend? Nominate them to be a guest on TMRP here .

Okay, first things first - we went long with the intro. While we do think you'll love it - if you want to get to the Howie interview it starts at 42:05. In episode 18 of Trail Mix Running Podcast Nick and Steven cover Steven's dog bite situation, Nick's recent travels, and all the news about Broken Arrow Skyrace, Tahoe 200, and Western States. Then, for the interview the guys talk to endurance athlete, Silverton local, photographer, and Hardrocker, Howie Stern. If you like what you hear drop us a 5-star rating, and throw a comment about who you would like to hear us talk to next! See you next week. 🤘

In this weeks episode we share some time with Rachel Bambrick, founder and Executive Director of Women In Ultrarunning. We cover Rachel's start in running and what she saw that made her want to advocate for women by starting WIU. We also cover the impact that WIU is aiming to make in the sport, what an equitable landscape looks like, and how anyone can help advocate for the cause. Be sure to drop a comment on the episode, and the most helpful things you can do is to leave a 5-star rating and follow the show. Thanks so much and we'll see you next week!

This week, Nick and Steven kick things off with a recap of some fun they had on the track before diving into bear attacks in Glacier National Park, the ongoing Cam Hanes and Sage Canaday drama, updates from Western States and Hardrock, and news on killer efforts and the new longest unsupported FKT ever set. Then we sit down with professional trail runner and Merrell Team Manager Coree Woltering. We talk about his packed schedule, FKTs on the Ice Age Trail and Pinhoti Trail, balancing life as both an elite athlete and team manager, and what continues to motivate him after years in the sport. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to follow, rate, and share the show with a friend.

Trail Mix is now a weekly endeavor! We're switching from every two weeks to every Wednesday to bring our listeners more of the content they have been asking for. In this episode of Trail Mix, Nick and Steven sit and share some time with Chad Salyer, an ultra runner from the DFW area of Texas. We talk with Chad about finding running when life threw some changes his way, and how he uses a purpose bigger than himself to push through when the going gets tough. We will be fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help support Chad's cause. Thanks for listening! Leave a 5-star rating and drop a comment if you have a few seconds.

In episode 14 of TMRP Nick and Steven sit with "Professor" Carl Stanfield who completed the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking in 2022, where he hiked the entirety of the Appalachian, Continental Divide, and Pacific Crest Trails (plus some bonus miles that we cover in the episode. Prior to the interview, Nick and Steven talk about everything going on in the world of trail running. What's that? You love the podcast? Thanks! Go ahead and drop a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and throw a comment about what you'd love to hear us cover in the next episode. Thanks for joining us on this ride and have a great week!

If you're reading this stop what you're doing and follow the podcast if you haven't already. _____ In this episode of TMRP Nick and Steven are joined by Vic Johnson (instagram.com/mountain.sports.dietician) to talk about the part of trail running that impacts every athlete - nutrition. The trio covers general nutrition guidelines, race week prep, intra-event fueling, and post race recovery. This is part two of TMRP's four part "Four Pillars of Trail Running" series where we cover different aspects of effective running. Before Nick and Steven are joined by Vic they breakdown all the Cocodona excitement including Rachel Entrekin's amazing performance. The guys also cover other trail running news, Nick's upcoming triathlon, and all sorts of other goodies. Find us on Instagram at instagram.com/trailmixrunningpodcast to stay up to date with the show.

Sage Canaday (instagram.com/sagecanaday) joins Nick and Steven for episode 12 of TMRP to talk about his life on and off the trail, his company, Higher Running, and how his health has impacted his views about success, life, and risk taking. Before the interview starts, the guys cover a couple updates from episode 11, everything going on at the Boston and London marathons, recent ultramarathon news, robots, new movie scripts we're considering for the 2027 Trail Running Film Festival, and Steven even shares some updates about his leg saga (electric, I know). Follow us at instagram.com/trailmixrunningpodcast and drop a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review if you're not a buster. See you in two weeks!

This week, Nick and Steven sit down with Dr. Kameron Harder , founder of Ridge Athletics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, and endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes to stay durable as a runner. From injury prevention and rehab to building strength that actually translates to performance, Kam breaks down the biggest mistakes runners make when it comes to staying healthy and getting stronger. The conversation dives into how strength training fits into a serious running schedule, what athletes often misunderstand about pain and recovery, and why durability might be the biggest performance advantage in the sport. Whether you’re training for your first trail race, chasing a PR, or just trying to stay consistent without getting sidelined, this episode is packed with practical takeaways from one of the best minds working with runners today. https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz https://ridgeathleticsaz.com/