Trail Runner Nation
Trail Runner Nation is a trail and ultra running podcast hosted by Don, Scott and Krissy Moehl. Weekly interview show for trail and ultra runners, now part of the Bleav network, with recurring series such as Aging As An Athlete and Ask the Coaches; episodes usually run 55 to 75 minutes.
- Episodes
- 600
- Since
- 2015
- Last 6 months
- 26 episodes
- Latest
- Nov 6, 2026
What it is
A long-running trail podcast that mixes practical topics with runners' stories. One week covers caffeine, heat, hydration or foot care with a coach or researcher, the next a race story or a book author. A recurring series looks at staying active and racing as runners age.
Why listen
- Practical ultra topics such as hydration, heat, foot care and caffeine use, often with researchers or coaches.
- An Aging As An Athlete series with veteran runners and coaches on longevity in the sport.
- Stories from well-known ultra names and mid-pack runners alike, including Western States race stories and an annual preview.
Start here
- EP 472: Ten Things New Trail Runners Should Know May 22, 2020 Spotify · Apple
Andy Jones-Wilkins and the hosts cover what new trail runners wish they had known: finding trails, gear, technique, safety and etiquette. - EP 625: Dr. Phil Maffetone - Speed up by Slowing Down May 25, 2023 Spotify · Apple
Dr. Phil Maffetone, the coach behind the MAF low-heart-rate method, discusses his Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing; the show re-released this 2013 interview in 2023. - The Diet of the World's Fittest People with Matt Fitzgerald Jan 7, 2017 Spotify · Apple
Author and coach Matt Fitzgerald explains the five eating habits he found among top endurance athletes while researching The Endurance Diet.
Hosts
- Don Co-host (surname not given in the show's notes or pages checked).
- Scott Co-host (surname not given in the show's notes or pages checked); a recent episode covers his five weeks on the Camino de Santiago.
- Krissy Moehl Co-host of the show's recurring Aging As An Athlete series, called a legendary ultrarunner in its notes.
Recent guests
| Guest | Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Crowley | What If the Trail Is More Than a Trail? | EP 806 Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Tim Twietmeyer | What If the Trail Is More Than a Trail? | EP 806 Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Matt Fitzgerald | Dying to Run: When Running Is Who You Are | EP 804 Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Kirk Keller | Aging As An Athlete - Your Mind Remembers. Your Body Has Changed | EP 803 Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Neil Clarke | Caffeine Makes You Faster… Until It Doesn’t | EP 802 Spotify · Apple | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Ryan Lange | What If You Haven’t Found Your Limit Yet? | EP 801 Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Oct 2, 2026 |
Good for
- ultramarathon preparation
- older and masters runners
- trail running stories
Listen
Apple Podcasts Running chart, Nov 12, 2026: #23 US, #47 UK, #29 Canada, #28 Australia. All charts
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