Bonus: Interview on Big Ass Runner Pod

What happens when two trail runners try and run a fast marathon? Turns out the outcome is the same.. it hurts.  Get a FREE Entry into any Spartan Trail Race!! Make a public commitment and put a date on the calendar and let’s take on a Spartan Race together! All you need to do is  post a video or photo of yourself training for your SpartanRace and use the hashtag #spartantrail tag @spartan and @hilsport55 and I'll DM you the code :D 

Josie is a young runner from New Zealand. She's currently 23 years old, has recently completed an engineering degree and is now working on her PHD. She not only excels academically but is also a fantastic athlete who spent time on the NZ Woman’s Handball Team. She's recently picked up running and is already crushing ultra distances. Josie also loves to go out with her friends and celebrate all of her successes, but to what cost? We chat openly about how to navigate the balance of athletics, academics, and social life.  More from me @hilsport55

How does Strava make you feel? Is it secretly a dating app? What causes worse FOMO, friends on social media or runs on social media? We read your comments and discuss. Thank you for all of your heated opinions!  

Theresa's resume includes Dragon's Back, Hurt, and 1st Place at Ironhorse. Next up is the Triple Crown of 200 milers in 2022, and she couldn't be more relaxed about it.  For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses!  More from me @hilsport55  More from Theresa @rxtrails

Devon has run more than 50 Marathon (including 40 sub 3 hour marathons) and 65 Ultras since 2006. She's a 7 time member of Team USA including 2009 Gold Medal winning team in Belgium for the 100k and 2019 silver medal team in Romania for the 50k.. 2007, 2012 & 2015 RRCA Marathon National Champion. 2010 and 2019 50 mile road National Champion, 2011 100k road National Champion. 2012 & 2016 Olympic Trials marathoner and has a marathon PR of 2:38:55. She has three times on top 10 fastest lists for performances by North American runners including 50km, 100km and 100 mile. She was 3rd at the 2016 Western States 100 mile. 1st place at Leadville 100 2017. 3 Comrades Marathon gold medals (Top 10s). Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier/participant 2012 & 2020. The list is much longer but I couldn't fit it all in!!  More from Devon here: @fastfoodie More from me Here @hilsport55 For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses!   

Chafing, strength training, feeling like you bit off more than you can chew when you signed up for that 50km! For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses! 

Sophie is a young and talented runner.  During her first 100miler race in August 2021, she started to feel sick. She'd eventually learn she was  coming down with Covid. Now, in Feb 2022 she can still only run 30 minutes twice a week. We chat about the symptoms of long haul covid and how she is working through it. The 29 year old is not only fast but she's also fearless and determined.   For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses!   

Calie Hill is no ordinary runner. When life and her health was at an all time low, Calie turned to running to take back control. Her first marathon was 5+ hours. Today, she has qualified for the Boston Marathon in 4 states, and is going for an audacious goal to be one of the first women to Boston qualify in all 50 states. For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses! 

Sara's is a mother, wife, volunteer and outstanding runner. After experiencing some major trauma she realized she began coping with alcohol. You would never guess as she was still winning ultra marathons and ran a sub 3 hour marathon, but she recently decided to give it up and is experiencing major changes to her body, mind and running.    For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses! 

Emma just completed her first 100km. She talks about how she prepared mentally & physically, how she got through the lows, and the importance of your support crew.  Emma has always been an athlete. After suffering multiple head injuries she had to take a step back to reevaluate her relationship to sports. Eventually she found trail running and things have escalated  quite quickly from there!  For a backlog of episodes find us on Patreon HERE  Use discount code TRW at Naakbar.com for 15% of Naak Nutrition!  Simple Feast  a meal delivery service with certified organic, locally sourced plant-based meals. Get three delicious meals in your first meal kit with $35 OFF,  using promo code MORETRAILS  Use code TRW15 at goodr.com/trw for 15% off your fav sunglasses!