# 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.

## 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](https://bleav.com/shows/trail-runner-nation/episodes/ep-472-ten-things-new-trail-runners-should-know/) (2020-05-22): Andy Jones-Wilkins and the hosts cover what new trail runners wish they had known: finding trails, gear, technique, safety and etiquette. Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Behbr4ZnAAfaUj4mhWgcD), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-472-ten-things-new-trail-runners-should-know/id484661268?i=1000475485116)
- [EP 625: Dr. Phil Maffetone - Speed up by Slowing Down](https://bleav.com/shows/trail-runner-nation/episodes/ep-625-dr-phil-maffetone-speed-up-by-slowing-down/) (2023-05-25): 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. Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sUp4oHkzMKdoGYwDVXRnq), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-625-dr-phil-maffetone-speed-up-by-slowing-down/id484661268?i=1000614543826)
- [The Diet of the World's Fittest People with Matt Fitzgerald](https://bleav.com/shows/trail-runner-nation/episodes/the-diet-of-the-worlds-fittest-people-with-matt-fitzgerald/) (2017-01-07): Author and coach Matt Fitzgerald explains the five eating habits he found among top endurance athletes while researching The Endurance Diet. Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Hzqs5a344kVosyQzjS2ES), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diet-of-the-worlds-fittest-people-with-matt-fitzgerald/id484661268?i=1000379694697)

## 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
- Bob Crowley, "What If the Trail Is More Than a Trail? | EP 806" (2026-11-06) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/46vX2yZ2DL4ZRyPH7PgMYG), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-the-trail-is-more-than-a-trail-ep-806/id484661268?i=1000800264412), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcu79eiNdmo)
- Tim Twietmeyer, "What If the Trail Is More Than a Trail? | EP 806" (2026-11-06) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/46vX2yZ2DL4ZRyPH7PgMYG), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-the-trail-is-more-than-a-trail-ep-806/id484661268?i=1000800264412), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcu79eiNdmo)
- Matt Fitzgerald, "Dying to Run: When Running Is Who You Are | EP 804" (2026-10-23) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sC9Zb6AKZHw3Db0S5kuKX), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dying-to-run-when-running-is-who-you-are-ep-804/id484661268?i=1000797750739), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM86zM8o1x4)
- Kirk Keller, "Aging As An Athlete - Your Mind Remembers. Your Body Has Changed | EP 803" (2026-10-14) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BTKN2JDZGF7sdUErvPEFZ), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aging-as-an-athlete-your-mind-remembers-your-body/id484661268?i=1000796445615), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtRExVQeN2E)
- Neil Clarke, "Caffeine Makes You Faster… Until It Doesn’t | EP 802" (2026-10-08) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bSBwFDSnknUwfJXYKVJAY), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caffeine-makes-you-faster-until-it-doesnt-ep-802/id484661268?i=1000793873261)
- Ryan Lange, "What If You Haven’t Found Your Limit Yet? | EP 801" (2026-10-02) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GSk02hwSoSAEDVjiz5qHQ), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-if-you-havent-found-your-limit-yet-ep-801/id484661268?i=1000793265582), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyoP10gO6Rk)

## Facts
- Episodes: 600
- Latest episode: 2026-11-06
- Apple Podcasts Running chart, Nov 12, 2026: #23 US, #47 UK, #29 Canada, #28 Australia.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/603z2wAQ73kcqTbM1pTl74
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-runner-nation/id484661268
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwAFrQMSTkp6MayQq-YIUlCH4gJ_3r3my
- RSS: https://feeds.simplecast.com/VvMY_MCl

Checked 2026-11-12. Source: https://runningpodcasts.com/shows/trail-runner-nation/