PEP Talk

Ep. 32 - Running News + A Personal Life Update

Mercedes and Nico riff on major recent running news, from the marathon world record to Rachel Entrekin’s standout overall victory at the Cocodona 250, before shifting into personal updates on training and a deeply vulnerable conversation about their experience with pregnancy loss.

Ep. 31 - Mandy Currie on Grief, Grit & Winning Puerto Vallarta by UTMB

Mercedes sits down with friend & ultrarunner Mandy Currie for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about grief, resilience, and honouring her sister’s legacy through life & running. They look back on meeting while racing UTMB, and Mandy shares how loss shaped her journey, her recent Puerto Vallarta by UTMB win, and how she trained through a Saskatoon winter to make it happen. Where to find Mandy on Instagram: @mandiecurrie8

Ep. 30 - Dr. Caitlin Nemec Chiropractor on Foot Health, Posture & Better Movement

Nico & Mercedes are joined by Dr. Caitlin Nemec to explore her journey into chiropractic care and break down the foundations of better movement - from foot health and posture to smarter footwear choices. They unpack why these often-overlooked elements matter not just for athletes, but for anyone who wants to move and feel better day-to-day. Packed with practical, easy-to-apply tips, this episode covers injury prevention, performance, and how chiropractic care can support overall well-being. Where to find Dr. Caitlin Nemec: * Instagram: @dr.caitlin * Victoria Family Chiropractic [https://www.vfchiro.com/]

Ep. 29 - Big Alta 50K & 100K Recap with Nico & Greg

Join us as we break down the 50K and 100K Big Alta races, located just outside San Francisco. We’re joined by ultrarunners Greg Carson and host Nico, who share firsthand accounts of their race experiences - from course conditions and strategy to the highs and lows of race day. We dive into whether they’d recommend Big Alta, their challenges of the day and the key lessons they took away. Link to The Big Alta [https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta] race details - huge thanks toe Daybreak Racing & Freetrail for putting on an excellent race!

Ep. 28 - Big Alta: Nico's 100k Race Preview

Join Nico & Mercedes for a quick pod to discuss Nico's upcoming 100K race in California. They cover course details, weather, nutrition, and competition insights.