Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast

Jeff Harrell

We entertain and encourage everyday trail runners and ultra trail runners all over the world who are out there getting it done! Whether you're on a 5K a day streak, training for a race, or even exploring the idea of trail running, we are here to celebrate you and the amazing community and culture. Join us - we laugh a bunch and have a lot of fun. read less

Coaching Corral: Why Recovery is Important in Training (feat. Coach Greg & Coach Melody)
4d ago
Coaching Corral: Why Recovery is Important in Training (feat. Coach Greg & Coach Melody)
Step inside the Coaching Corral and find out why recovery is important and discover our coaches favorite ways to recover.  You'll learn from Coach Melody Bateman @pinetreerunner, Coach Greg Sisengrath @ultraninjarunnr, and Coach Jeff Harrell @jeffharrellyo.We often hear messages of "go go go" and "just one more" but recovery is so important in becoming a better athlete and trail runner.  You'll also find out our what our coaches "perfect recovery day" looks like.  It might involve puppies.  This is our sixth installment of Coaching Corral and we hope it provides the Big Ass Runner Herd with some additional value as you navigate your training.  And don't worry, the Big Ass Runner will still drop every Monday as it has for the last 2 ½ years.   This is bonus content!Welcome to the Coaching Corral!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Overcoming Procrastination & Training for A New Adventure (feat. Hayden Harrell)
May 15 2023
Overcoming Procrastination & Training for A New Adventure (feat. Hayden Harrell)
Trail Runners and Ultra Marathoners are pretty good at doing things we don't want to do. But there are still a few things that we tend to procrastinate on.  Let's talk about them and hear two stories from El Jefé - see if you relate and uncover some things you need to do but are putting off.  In segment two, we sit down with new trail runner, Hayden Harrell, to talk about his upcoming "A Race." We learn about his training regime, the race location, and how he stays motivated during the long and challenging training process. Hayden shares valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their training and take it to the next level.Whether you're looking for motivation to tackle procrastination or seeking advice on training for your next trail race, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to Episode 151 and get inspired and encouraged!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Coaching Corral: What To Know About Blisters, Chafing, and Sleep Strategy
May 11 2023
Coaching Corral: What To Know About Blisters, Chafing, and Sleep Strategy
Step inside the Coaching Corral and find out how to deal with blisters, chafing, and sleeping in this Cocodona 250-inspired episode.  You'll learn from Coach Melody Bateman @pinetreerunner, Coach Greg Sisengrath @ultraninjarunnr, and Coach Jeff Harrell @jeffharrellyo.Run far enough, and you'll likely deal with blisters.  When do you pop them?  Do you pop them at all?  And what's the best strategy for prevention?  Same for chafing...how can you prevent it during longer races.  And finally, sleep strategy.  When do you sleep, for how long?  We address all that for you on the Coaching Corral. This is our fifth installment of Coaching Corral and we hope it provides the Big Ass Runner Herd with some additional value as you navigate your training.  And don't worry, the Big Ass Runner will still drop every Monday as it has for the last 2 ½ years.   This is bonus content!Welcome to the Coaching Corral!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Coaching Corral: How to Incorporate Strength & Cross Training into Your Trail Running
Apr 27 2023
Coaching Corral: How to Incorporate Strength & Cross Training into Your Trail Running
Step inside the Coaching Corral and find out how to incorporate strength training and cross training into your running programming.  You'll learn from Coach Melody Bateman @pinetreerunner, Coach Greg Sisengrath @ultraninjarunnr, and Coach Jeff Harrell @jeffharrellyo.We know strength and cross training is important - but how much, how often, and what kind?  What if I really enjoy certain cross training modalities? How much running is enough based on the race I'm preparing for?  We tackle all those questions and more!This is our fourth installment of Coaching Corral and we hope it provides the Big Ass Runner Herd with some additional value as you navigate your training.  And don't worry, the Big Ass Runner will still drop every Monday as it has for the last 2 ½ years.   This is bonus content!Welcome to the Coaching Corral!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Coaching Corral: How to Plan Your Yearly Trail Race Calendar
Apr 13 2023
Coaching Corral: How to Plan Your Yearly Trail Race Calendar
Step inside the Coaching Corral and find out what you need to know about how to plan your yearly race calendar from Coach Melody Bateman @pinetreerunner, Coach Greg Sisengrath @ultraninjarunnr, and Coach Jeff Harrell @jeffharrellyo.We look at "A" races - how many should you have and how much time to prepare?  How about "B" races?  Where should those go in my training.  And "C" races...what about those?  Can I race too much?  Too little?This is our third installment of Coaching Corral and we hope it provides the Big Ass Runner Herd with some additional value as you navigate your training.  And don't worry, the Big Ass Runner will still drop every Monday as it has for the last 2 ½ years.   This is bonus content!Welcome to the Coaching Corral!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Why Your Story Is Important & The Biggest Trail Running Obstacles
Apr 10 2023
Why Your Story Is Important & The Biggest Trail Running Obstacles
"Everyone has a story if you take time to read it." On Episode 143 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast, we talk about why it is important to remember everyone has their own unique story and may be living through a difficult chapter. By understanding someone's story, we can better appreciate the challenges they may be facing and offer appropriate support and encouragement. And we asked you to share your biggest obstacles to hitting your trail running goals - and the data scientists have calculated the results. You may be surprised what they found and what three buckets most obstacles fall into. Plus, we make a big announcement about a Big Ass Runner Herd Meet-up in October.Here's a link to the "Every Life Has A Story" as referenced in segment one. New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Coaching Corral: How to Pace and Crew Trail Runners (feat. Coach Melody & Coach Greg)
Mar 30 2023
Coaching Corral: How to Pace and Crew Trail Runners (feat. Coach Melody & Coach Greg)
Step inside the Coaching Corral and find out what you need to know about pacing and crewing from Coach Melody Bateman @pinetreerunner, Coach Greg Sisengrath @ultraninjarunnr, and Coach Jeff Harrell @jeffharrellyo.We tackle tough questions like: what makes a great pacer?  Can my spouse pace or crew me? Do I have to be a "rah-rah" person to pace or crew? What mistakes might I make in either role?  And much, much more.  You'll gain confidence and knowledge as you learn more about this very important element in trail racing. This is our second installment of Coaching Corral and we hope it provides the Big Ass Runner Herd with some additional value as you navigate your training.  And don't worry, the Big Ass Runner will still drop every Monday as it has for the last 2 ½ years.   This is bonus content!Welcome to the Coaching Corral!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
Coaching Corral: Biggest Mistakes in Training and Racing (feat. Coach Melody & Coach Greg)
Mar 16 2023
Coaching Corral: Biggest Mistakes in Training and Racing (feat. Coach Melody & Coach Greg)
BRAND NEW: The Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast is excited to launch a new addition to our line-up - the Coaching Corral!Every other Thursday, the Coaching Corral will bring together trail running coaches to talk about stuff to help the everyday trail runner cross the finish line. In this first-ever edition, Coach Melody Bateman @pinetreerunner, Coach Greg Sisengrath @ultraninjarunnr, and Coach Jeff Harrell @jeffharrellyo talk about the biggest mistakes trail runners make in training and racing.  We hope this provides the Big Ass Runner Herd with some additional value as you navigate your training.  And don't worry, the Big Ass Runner will still drop every Monday as it has for the last 2 ½ years.   This is bonus content!Welcome to the Coaching Corral!New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast
The 5 Best Trail Running Documentaries on YouTube & Marcie Bazor
Mar 13 2023
The 5 Best Trail Running Documentaries on YouTube & Marcie Bazor
If you love Trail Running content, you must tune in to Episode 137 as Jeff shares five documentaries on YouTube you must watch.  Which ones make the list and which is his favorite?  And Marcie Bazor is back with special guest Timmy Time to talk about the spring, trail running, and all things in between.  Find out what she is doing for spring break, and how many miles she is logging.   Plus, we talk about a streak in the trail running community that is difficult to believe is still going strong.  All that and more on Episode 137 of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running podcast.  Episode 137 line-up:Intro: Anna Pre Show: An amazing streakSegment One: The 5 Best Trail Running Documentaries on YouTubeShoutout & Kudos: Candace BurtSegment Two: Marcie BazorNew YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast