Trail Mix Running Podcast

Talking Nutrition with Vic Johnson

If you're reading this stop what you're doing and follow the podcast if you haven't already. _____ In this episode of TMRP Nick and Steven are joined by Vic Johnson (instagram.com/mountain.sports.dietician) to talk about the part of trail running that impacts every athlete - nutrition. The trio covers general nutrition guidelines, race week prep, intra-event fueling, and post race recovery. This is part two of TMRP's four part "Four Pillars of Trail Running" series where we cover different aspects of effective running. Before Nick and Steven are joined by Vic they breakdown all the Cocodona excitement including Rachel Entrekin's amazing performance. The guys also cover other trail running news, Nick's upcoming triathlon, and all sorts of other goodies. Find us on Instagram at instagram.com/trailmixrunningpodcast to stay up to date with the show.

Sage Canaday

Sage Canaday (instagram.com/sagecanaday) joins Nick and Steven for episode 12 of TMRP to talk about his life on and off the trail, his company, Higher Running, and how his health has impacted his views about success, life, and risk taking. Before the interview starts, the guys cover a couple updates from episode 11, everything going on at the Boston and London marathons, recent ultramarathon news, robots, new movie scripts we're considering for the 2027 Trail Running Film Festival, and Steven even shares some updates about his leg saga (electric, I know). Follow us at instagram.com/trailmixrunningpodcast and drop a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review if you're not a buster. See you in two weeks!

Dr. Kameron Harder

This week, Nick and Steven sit down with Dr. Kameron Harder, founder of Ridge Athletics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, strength coach, and endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes to stay durable as a runner. From injury prevention and rehab to building strength that actually translates to performance, Kam breaks down the biggest mistakes runners make when it comes to staying healthy and getting stronger. The conversation dives into how strength training fits into a serious running schedule, what athletes often misunderstand about pain and recovery, and why durability might be the biggest performance advantage in the sport. Whether you’re training for your first trail race, chasing a PR, or just trying to stay consistent without getting sidelined, this episode is packed with practical takeaways from one of the best minds working with runners today. https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz [https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz] https://ridgeathleticsaz.com/ [https://ridgeathleticsaz.com/]

Mike McKnight

Just days after we sat down with Mike, he went out and did exactly what he said he would do: win the Arizona Monster 300 and set a new course record in the process. Covering 304 miles through the Sonoran Desert in 3 days, 10 hours, and 52 minutes, Mike averaged roughly 80 miles per day on one of the toughest multi-day races in the country. In this episode, we talk about the path that led him here and what keeps him moving forward. We also cover his first attempt at race directing, his love for a certain Ford Mustang, and what’s so special about raw milk. With six races over 200 miles plus the iconic Hardrock 100 on his 2026 calendar, Mike is setting up for a massive year. We had a blast talking with Mike and we hope you enjoy the listen. Follow the podcast for new episodes every Wednesday.

Tara Dower

In this episode of TMRP Steven and Nick cover what they've been staying busy with, yet another road race finish debacle, the Arizona Monster 300, more label accuracy problems and...arsenic found in our favorite snacks??  They also talk about the upcoming Trail Mix aid station at the Grasslands Trail Race. This episode’s guest is none other than FKT and ultra running icon Tara Dower. The trio covers what she’s been up to since Javelina, balancing life, training, and internal pressure, the rapid progression of trail running, her YouTube channel Tara Treks, her summer race and FKT plans, and her podcast with Arlee Hiskey, DNF Diaries - plus plenty more along the way. Thanks for dropping by. If you had fun with us, be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star rating. Tara's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/tara.dower/ https://www.youtube.com/@taratreks https://www.instagram.com/dnf.diaries