A trail running podcast for everyday trail runners juggling training with real life. Hosted by women’s trail running coach Brittany Olson, it’s where the messy, funny, and real parts of running meet strength, joy, and the reminder that you’re more than “just” a runner.
Episode 47: Your body knows: The physiology behind why your numbers lie
Your watch doesn't know you. It doesn't know you had a rough night of sleep, that you're in your luteal phase, that you've been stressed all week, or that you're climbing in 90-degree heat. It just spits out a number. And yet somehow, that number has the power to make or break a run. In this episode, I'm going deeper on one of my favorite coaching topics: why your body doesn't know your pace, but it absolutely knows your effort. We've talked about RPE before, but this time I'm getting under t...
16 Jun 2026
Episode 46: Born to Climb: My Journey to Vert
I didn't build a love for climbing. I just finally stopped being surprised that it was already there. In this episode, I'm answering a question from one of my athletes and friends — how did I actually build my capacity for vert? Were there numbers that scared me? How did I get here? How I fell in love with climbing before I even knew what vert wasRim to rim in the Grand Canyon three weeks into trail runningShowing up to races without looking at the elevation profile — and what that taught meW...
9 Jun 2026
Episode 45: Cocodona 250: Your Questions Answered
You asked, I answered. This episode is a full Cocodona 250 Q&A — your questions about training, gear, crew, the mental game, recovery, and everything in between. If you've been curious about what actually goes into running 253.4 miles, this one's for you. In this episode: How long my training block actually was and what peak weeks looked likeHeat prep, shoe swaps, and nutrition that held up (mostly)Crew and pacer logistics — and how half my pacers weren't even plannedThe mental side: mant...
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