Trail & ultra
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 786: Everything You Need to Know Before Western States Jun 19, 2026
The show's yearly Western States 100 preview with Andy Jones-Wilkins. - Three Elite Coaches. Six Impossible Decisions | EP 796 Aug 28, 2026
Three coaches, Ian Sharman, Hal Koerner and Ellie Greenwood, have to commit to an answer on six coaching dilemmas.
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 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Tim Twietmeyer | What If the Trail Is More Than a Trail? | EP 806 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Matt Fitzgerald | Dying to Run: When Running Is Who You Are | EP 804 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Kirk Keller | Aging As An Athlete - Your Mind Remembers. Your Body Has Changed | EP 803 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Neil Clarke | Caffeine Makes You Faster… Until It Doesn’t | EP 802 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Ryan Lange | What If You Haven’t Found Your Limit Yet? | EP 801 | Oct 2, 2026 |
Good for
- ultramarathon preparation
- older and masters runners
- trail running stories
Listen
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