"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

Ornery Mule Racing - The OMR team shares coaching, community and race recap shows about the run, trail and ultra distance community. There is something for everyone! Coaching- Coach Reese & Coach Loretta discuss training every Thursday Race Recap- Michele, Nicki, Sid and various guest recap trail racing events that we travel to and all the Ornery Mule Racing events. Community- Michele, Sid, Nicki, Natalie, Kyle and various guest within our community talk about trail running topics and getting involved in the sport.

OMC Coach Kalebs Cocodona 250 Experience 05/17/2024

OMC Coach Kalebs Cocodona 250 Experience Join us this week for an in-depth look at OMC Coach Kaleb’s Cocodona 250 experience! That’s right, we previously had Kaleb on the podcast a few months ago to talk about his prep, & now he’s back to give us the scoop on what went down! Get the lessons, takeaways, learnings, & stories that were between Black Canyon City & Flagstaff. Hear about how Kaleb navigated the highs & lows on the journey of a lifetime! & of course, rate, review, share, & subscribe to the podcast! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/31345552

Earth Day 2024 - Race Recap 05/16/2024

Earth Day 2024 - Race Recap /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/31230852

Can AI ultra running coach get you to a Cocodona 250 finish? 05/04/2024

Can AI ultra running coach get you to a Cocodona 250 finish? In this episode, OMC coaches Loretta & Reese consult artificial intelligence, ‘Chat GPT’, for training advice! Enjoy as they pick apart the responses & explore if AI can give sound training advice! Topics include : How to train for Cocodona 250 What gear will be needed for Cocodona 250 How many miles per week does one need to prepare for Cocodona 250 & how to fuel for Cocodona 250 So does Chat GPT give good ultra-advice? Listen in & find out! Remember to rate, subscribe, & share the podcast. @ornerymulecoaching /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/31121093

Kettle Moraine 100 Mile Preview 04/26/2024

Kettle Moraine 100 Mile Preview Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese for a breakdown of one of the Midwest’s most renowned 100 mile race! Included in this episode : 1.) course description & highlights 2.) training considerations 3.) race strategy 4.) what to do 6 weeks beforehand Were close! Kettle is approaching & listen to how these OMR coaches view the race. /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/31002948

Coach Reese and OMC Athlete Deana Nyenhuis 04/19/2024

Coach Reese and OMC Athlete Deana Nyenhuis Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese & they talk to a very special guest, Deana Nyenhuis! Deana & Reese are partners that train together, race together, & help each other succeed in their ultramarathons! Listen in to find out how Deana got her start in running, how her & Reese’s personal-relationship evolved into partner-coaching, & find out how they share life’s responsibilities & train for performance! As always, rate, share, & subscribe to the podcast for weekly episodes! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30900588

Big Foot 200 with Katie O'Connor 04/13/2024

Big Foot 200 with Katie O'Connor Michele & Kaleb chat with Katie O'Connor about her finish at Big Foot 200. Katie gives great insight on preparing her crew, managing the course, and shares a ton of knowledge that would be helpful to anyone looking to run a 200+ mile race. /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30805603

Run/Bike Commuting 04/13/2024

Run/Bike Commuting In this episode of ‘Coffee with Coaches’, Loretta & Reese have fun talking about Run/Bike commuting to & from work! What should you think about before your trip? How do you stay clean & fresh after a run/bike commute? What are other tips/tricks to have an enjoyable experience? All answered on this episode! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30805523

Mental Performance Coaching-Adam Popp 04/02/2024

Mental Performance Coaching-Adam Popp Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they interview, the one & only, Adam Popp! Adam Popp is a mental performance coach who specializes in teaching skills to help unlock an athlete’s mental-potential. Adam has masters degrees in rehabilitation & clinical counseling as well as performance psychology. In addition to this, Adam is an ultra-endurance competitor that has set numerous records while helping to establish more robust record-keeping for Para-athletes. Topics included : Who is Adam Popp? What is mental performance? How will it take your athletics to the next level? /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30637143

Mesquite Canyon 50 mile 03/28/2024

Mesquite Canyon 50 mile This weeks episode with Michele & Kaleb -Cocodona 250 Training -Mesquite Canyon 50 mile race recap -What's up with Michele & Kaleb for 2024 /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30589158

Back to the Basics 03/23/2024

Back to the Basics “In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese get back to basics & host a classic “catch up” episode. Both coaches discuss a multitude of topics, such as their athletes, their own personal experiences over the last few weeks, personal injuries, LT1 vs LT 2, & what the heck is a “tempo” run? Tune in, share, rate, & send this podcast to an athlete in your circle! “ /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30508003

Black Canyon 100k/60k race recap 03/11/2024

Black Canyon 100k/60k race recap Thinking about racing Black Canyon 100k/60k, this is the podcast to listen to! Kaleb Stephens & Michele Hartwig discuss their 2024 race finishes.... Kaleb ran the 100k and Michele ran the 60k. We dive into how Coach Kaleb used this race as a training run for Cocodona 250. Fun chat to help prepare you for a run at this awesome race! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30271443

All things Backyard Ultra 03/08/2024

All things Backyard Ultra Welcome to another ‘Coffee with Coaches episode about all things BACKYARD ULTRA! OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest Madeline Harms, have an insightful conversation about all aspects of Backyard racing! Learn about loop & interloopal strategy, mindset, gear sections, food, as well as what specific training looks like for coach Madeline’s upcoming Backyard event! Remember to rate, like, subscribe, & share the podcast with an athlete who could benefit! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30289273

Mental Skills for Ultrarunning 03/01/2024

Mental Skills for Ultrarunning Join us this week for a fun conversation with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Katie O’Connor as they reveal their mental skills for ultrarunning! What are the skills? How do you practice them in training & everyday life? How can you apply them into your races? There’s so much knowledge you’ll need a paper & pen for this one! Remember to, rate, share, & like the podcasts if you enjoy them & follow us on all social media platforms socials! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30188733

"Say "WUT"? Shannon O'Grady from Gnarly Nutrition 02/23/2024

"Say "WUT"? Shannon O'Grady from Gnarly Nutrition “ Say “WUT”? In this episode of Coffee with Coaches, Loretta & Reese are joined by Shannon O’Grady from Gnarly Nutrition to talk endurance training, hydration, electrolyte intake, & sweat science! WUT stands for Weight, Urine, & Thirst, but listen in to find out how those relate to your hydration status! Special thanks to Shannon & Gnarly Nutrition for their partnership with OMR to keep our athletes hydrated & running strong out on the trails!” https://www.instagram.com/gnarstoolpodcast?igsh=MTR2N3N4amc0ajVsNA== /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/30081453

OMR Grand SLAM 02/09/2024

OMR Grand SLAM Join us on “Coffee with Coaches” as we discuss the OMR GRAND SLAM & how athlete Mary Stanbary plans to conquer the Kettle Moraine, Midwest States, & Hennepin 100 mile races in one calendar year! Also joining us today is her coach, Lindsay Phenix, to help us understand what goes into preparing for a BIG year! Topic covered include : Mary’s background in running Mindset going into a big endeavor Work-life balance & nutrition Don’t miss out, & visit our website for more information on the SLAM! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29872718

Life Running & the Pursuit of Cocodona 250 02/02/2024

Life Running & the Pursuit of Cocodona 250 Life, Running, & the pursuit of Cocodona 250! Join coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest coach Kaleb as they discuss how to manage training for BIG goals & how they wrap into a bigger picture. How is Coach Kaleb thinking about training, eating, sleeping, & enjoying the experience of Cocodona 250? Tune in, find out, & share the podcast with others if you find a gold-nugget! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29770438

Lets Get Loopy with 24-hour Track Events 01/19/2024

Lets Get Loopy with 24-hour Track Events On this episode of Coffee with Coaches, OMR coaches Loretta & & Reese are joined by OMR Coach Jacob Moss to talk all things 24-hour track racing! Why run 24 hours on a track? How do I begin the preparation? What will it be like at a track race? Jacob & Loretta lay down some insight on all topics so that YOU can go in with the knowledge to succeed! Also, follow Jacob & other runners as they try to qualify for the USA 24-hour team at his race, “The Raven 24-hour” on February 17th! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29556358

Winter Running - Tips & Tricks 01/12/2024

Winter Running - Tips & Tricks Join Coach Loretta and Coach Reese as they share theirs secrets to success for cold weather running. In this episode you'll learn about winter gear, nutrition and hydration tips and cross training. What do you do when winter weather conditions change your plans? They've go you covered! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29461053

Pelvic Floor-It's not just about Kegeling! 01/05/2024

Pelvic Floor-It's not just about Kegeling! “Pelvic floor - it’s not just about kegeling! Welcome back after the holiday break! OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese are excited to be back & talking with Dr. Liesle Elsey about all things Pelvic floor! What is it? How does it help athletic performance? How do I prevent leaking while running? Share the podcast - this is an incredibly important (& seldomly addressed) topic within our sport. Let’s normalize these conversations so we can all reach that next “best” in our athletic careers! Like, share, subscribe, & welcome back OMR Community!” /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29354073

Best Moments of 2023 01/01/2024

Best Moments of 2023 Michele Chat with Nicki, Sid, Lilly, Efrain, and Krystal the Pistol about the moments that made 2023 memorable Find out what we have in store for 2024: www.ornerymuleracing.com /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29300068

Our Favorite Gear for the cold 12/17/2023

Our Favorite Gear for the cold Every day runners Michele, Kyle, and Natalie talk about winter running. Everything from choosing where to run, our personal essential winter running gear, and managing run work outs during the cold winter months. _______________________________ Michele's favorites gear: Hillsound FreeSteps 6 for running icy snowy trails - EltaMD tinted face 41 SPF mineral sunscreen - Squirrels Nut Butter products - _______________________________ Natalie's favorite gear: Under Armour Cold gear ladies - Under Armour Cold weather gear Mock neck ladies - Under Armour Cold gear Mens - /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/29114623

HIIT and LSD 12/09/2023

HIIT and LSD In this episode Coach Reese and Coach Loretta rap about two training components: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and LSD (Long Slow Distance or as Coach Reese refers to it LED Long Easy Distance). Learn the whens and whys of HIIT and LSD. /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28999498

Transition Season and Race Planning 12/01/2023

Transition Season and Race Planning In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Reese explore training cycles with a special emphasis on transition season and race planning. Go into your racing season ready to train and not having to get back into shape. Take advantage of transition season to work on your challenges! Sit back, listen and grab a bit of knowledge to plan a transition season with purpose and get ready to plan your race season for next year and beyond! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28891638

Midwest States 100 Race Recap 11/23/2023

Midwest States 100 Race Recap /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28772168

That Is Ultra Running. Stop Beating Yourself Up About Your DNF. 11/17/2023

That Is Ultra Running. Stop Beating Yourself Up About Your DNF. That’s Ultrarunning, get up & try again! Join OMR coaches Loretta & Reese as they pick apart the meaning of DNFs & drop-downs. Do we let them define us, or do we let them inform us how to be race better in the future? Coach Loretta approached Reese with this idea after his lackluster drop-down from the 2023 Tunnel Hill 100 mile to the 50 mile. You can bet it’s still fresh in his mind, listen to his thoughts & reflections after facing this himself. /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28694618

Coaches View Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill 11/15/2023

Coaches View Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill Come warm up with OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & Kaleb Stephens as they talk about their racing strategies for two vastly different races - Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill! Listen as coach Kaleb gives insight about how he trained for & raced in the Arizona desert. Including tips about headlamp use, gearing, loop strategy, & effort moderation for a 100 mile race! Contrasting this is how coach Reese plans to execute his upcoming 100 mile race at Tunnel Hill. If you like the pod, subscribe on all platforms & visit the YouTube page for more content about the best sport on earth - Ultrarunning! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28660493

Coach Madeline Harms 11/10/2023

Coach Madeline Harms Join 3 OMR coaches on today’s show! Coaches Loretta and Reese interview coach Madeline Harms and discuss all things about her running background, life, her interesting daytime profession, recent running success (& difficulties) & coaching style given a busy life! No only is she speedy, but Madeline has raced a multitude of distances and terrains & has years of experience. Get to know OMR coach Madeline Harms in this episode. /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28576773

The Dirt on ATRA Conference 11/03/2023

The Dirt on ATRA Conference Head Mule~ Michele sits down with Natalie Brunson and Kyle Braund to chat about our trip to Mukilteo, Washington and attending ATRA conference 2023. Kyle is a 21 year old new trail runner that is interested in working in the sport. Tim Tollefson was the keynote speaker of conference and Kyle shares how Tim has helped him. Natalie is a long time trail runner, with 9 kids, and passionate about making time for herself to run trails. We share a little about ourselves as runners, and our experience at American Trail Running Association conference. We share about the trails we visit in Washington. This is a mixed race, and age group of trail runners that get along well and want to share our challenges, peace, and dream for the ultra and trail running community. Watch for more Michele, Kyle and Natalie shows! Michele is currently 56 years old and training for a 50 mile race Natalie is in her 40s, juggling family life and training for 100 mile race Kyle is 21 years old, talented runner in college and planning his future in trail and ultrarunning /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28507298

The One Where Dr. Liesle Elsey Talks About Running Niggles 10/21/2023

The One Where Dr. Liesle Elsey Talks About Running Niggles “Wow what a great episode! Join us while OMR Coaches Loretta & Reese interview Dr. Liesle Elsey, a Physical Therapist based in Michigan about common injuries most of us have experienced. Join as they discuss Hamstring cramps, Quad tightness, calf soreness, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, & much more! This conversation was anything but boring. Great things happen in a chat room full of nerds! /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28372199

Hennepin 100 Race Recap 2023 10/18/2023

Hennepin 100 Race Recap 2023 /episode/index/show/ornerymuleracingthedirt/id/28360946

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