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Outdoor March Madness
Fill out your bracket on the best outdoor Trail, Gear, Problem, or Snack. What will win the overall award? And then vote on each of the March Madness Bracket Matchups
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Barkley Marathons Recap
The conch shell echoed through Frozen Head State Park at 5 a.m. It was the perfect start time. Cold, but not too cold. Clear. Still. The kind of weather that makes you think maybe, just maybe, something special could happen. The field was stacked, many with experience on last year’s course. The only major change was the direction. After 40 years, the Barkley Marathons would begin anti-clockwise. The table was set. Maybe there would be a finish. Before getting into race day, t
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Old Science, Modern Application of Heat Training
Heat training has become a popular topic in endurance sports, often framed as a newer performance strategy supported by modern research and technology. In reality, the idea of using heat exposure to improve performance has been around for a long time. Long before endurance athletes were using saunas, hot tubs, or environmental chambers, scientists studying physical labor and environmental stress were documenting how the body adapts to repeated exposure. What modern research h
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What’s In My Pack for the Appalachian Trail FKT
This is the gear I am taking to try to set the record on the Appalachian Trail heading southbound in August 2025!
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Adventures, Golden Tickets, and Burrito Mastery with Jeff Colt
Join Jeff Colt, trail runner, burrito master, and golden ticket winner, as he shares his adventurous stories and unique approach to life
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Month of Jeff: A Conversation with Jeff Mogavero on Racing, Taylor Swift, and Following the Fun
Uncover the inspiring and entertaining journey of trail runner Jeff Mogavero, from Taylor Swift treadmill workouts to conquering ultra races
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Why Heat Training is the Ultimate Secret Weapon for Ultrarunners
Unlock the secret to ultrarunning success with year-round heat training. Elevate your performance, endurance, and resilience with this sweat
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2024 Outdoor Gear of the Year
Discover the top outdoor gear of 2024 that's changing the game for adventurers! From trail shoes to nutrition, find out what's making waves
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Lessons from the Trail – Insights from David Sinclair's JFK 50 Win
Discover the winning strategies and mindset behind David Sinclair's record-breaking JFK 50 win. From training philosophies to nutrition
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Breaking Records: Nick Fowlers AZT FKT
Dive into the awe-inspiring journey of Nick Fowler as he conquers the Arizona Trail, facing challenges, resilience and a record-breaking FKT
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David Roche on Chasing Dreams, Breaking Records, and Embracing Vulnerability
Discover the inspiring story of elite ultrarunner and coach David Roche, as he breaks records, embraces vulnerability and shares the science
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Dean Karnazes: Lessons from a Legendary Ultrarunner
Discover the extraordinary story of legendary ultrarunner Dean Karnazes, from spontaneous 30-mile runs to epic desert races
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Tara Dower and the AT FKT
Tara Dower on the Podcast talking about setting the record/FKT on the Appalachian Trail with the help of a support crew!
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The Best Lightweight Backpacking Headlamp
The Nitecore NU25 is the best ultralight headlamp for thru-hiking, backpacking, and trail running at night.
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2nd Place: Grand to Grand Stage Race Recap
Welcome to the recap of the Grand to Grand Ultra 2024! It was a brutal yet interesting experience—171 miles through the desert from the...
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Productive Pace vs. Unproductive Pace: The Key to Success in Ultra Running, Trail Running, and FKTs
How to pace an FKT, Ultramarathon, or thru hike. The difference between productive pacing and unproductive pacing and how to turn unproducti
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Launching a Podcast
A podcast launch that will cover everythign from thru hiking to FKTs to trail running and of course the podcast is called Free Outside
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Cocodona 250 Gear List 2024
The Cocodona 250 gear list that will help me run 250 miles in one of the longest ultramarathon from Phoenix to Flagstaff.
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Crocs: The Best Trail Shoe?
Crocs are the quintessential outdoor footwear. Hiking, Trail Running, or backpacking, they can help you comfortably complete any trail
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"Free Outside" The Movie
The making of "Free Outside" the movie was far from conventional. The thru-hiking FKT came from a failed TV show, spurring filming a record
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