"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

Fueling Science: Carbs, Protein, and Creatine with Gnarly Nutrition CEO Shannon O'Grady

Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay are joined by Shannon O'Grady, CEO of Gnarly Nutrition, for a deep dive into the science behind fueling performance. From NSF certification—and why it matters for…

On Your Marks — Starting Lines, DNFs & Preparedness

Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay dig into the moments before the race: getting to the starting line, DNFs, and the fine line between being prepared and under prepared. We share honest stories and…

From World Records to Trail Wisdom: Hydration, Electrolytes & Blister Care

Join Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay on this episode of the Dirt Trail Running Podcast as we break down the latest marathon world records. We dive into practical trail-tested advice on preventing and…

Orange Mud Origins Josh Sprague's Endurance Journey & Gear Innovation

Get ready to hit the trail with the Dirt Trail Running Podcast! In this episode, co-hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay sit down with special guest Josh Sprague, CEO of Orange Mud and Seven Clay.…

Beyond the Runner: A Masterclass in Ultra Crewing and Pacing

In this episode of The Dirt, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay dive into the art and science of crewing and pacing for ultramarathons. Whether you are stepping up to support a friend for the first time…

Spring Forward: Transitioning Your Training, Gear, and Gut for Race Season

Coach Lindsay and Coach Loretta are back with a practical episode on spring and summer race prep—how to safely transition out of winter training, build intensity and volume without overdoing it, and…

King of the Hill: Mastering Uphill and Downhill Training

In this episode of The Dirt, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay break down the strategy of hill training. Whether you are gearing up for a technical trail race, a grueling mountain ultra, or a hilly…

Grand Canyon Bound: Training Gear and Safety

In this episode of the Dirt Podcast, co-hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay share a trail-tested guide to preparing for hiking or running the Grand Canyon. From smart training strategies and…

The Finish Line: Coach Wendys Black Canyon 100k Journey

In this episode of The Dirt, co-hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay sit down with Coach Wendy to dive into her recent journey at the Black Canyon 100k. Wendy shares an inside look at her training,…

Adapt, Train, Repeat

In this episode of The Dirt, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay catch up on upcoming races, cold-weather training, and adapting to winter challenges. They dive into training your gut, using RPE, and…

Running With Dogs

Ever wondered if your dog could be your next running partner? In this episode of The Dirt Podcast, co-hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay are joined by special guest Coach Wendy to talk all things…

Fix Your Feet for the Long Run: Foot Pain, Injuries & the Runner's Brain

On this episode of The Dirt Podcast, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay are joined by special guest Dr. Tonya Olson, DPT — physical therapist and co-author of Fix Your Feet — for a deep dive into the…

Hormones Training the Long Game Navigating Perimenopause Postpartum Menopause

Coach Loretta is joined by physical therapist Dr. Liesle Elsey to revisit a topic many runners and active women are navigating right now: perimenopause, postpartum in perimenopause, and menopause. In…

Process Goals The Power of Transition Season

In this episode of The Dirt, Coaches Loretta Tobolske-Horn and Lindsay dig into one of the most overlooked, high-impact phases of the running year: transition season. This is the season where…

Tunnel Hill 100 with Coach Reese

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay chat with Coach Reese about his second-place finish at Tunnel Hill 100. Reese walks through the race from start to finish — pacing, fueling, and how…

Lily Medinas Midwest Super Slam Grand Finale

Hennepin Highlights & Coaching Communication

Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay recap the Hennepin 100, share tips on communicating with your crew during races, supporting athletes post-race and discuss how they stay connected with athletes…

Four Hundreds Down One to Go Lily Medinas Slam Journey

Coaches Loretta and Lindsay sit down with Lily Medina, just after she completed Hallucination 100—her fourth 100-miler of the Slam—finishing 3rd overall female. Loretta crewed Lily for this race,…

When Niggles Speak: Training Smarter, Not Harder

From niggles to the big picture: we cover injury coping, recovery tools, and how to adjust training and goals—plus a look ahead to Hallucination 100.

Coachs Picks - Gadgets Gear for Runners

In this Show & Tell episode of The Dirt Podcast, Coaches Loretta and Lindsay are joined by Coach Scott to share their favorite running gadgets and recovery tools. From hydration tech and trekking…