"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

Author: Ornery Mule Racing

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 Loretta Tobolske-Horn & Coach Lindsay Phenix discuss training every Thursday Community & Race recap- occasional shows by the OMR crew
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Spring Forward: Transitioning Your Training, Gear, and Gut for Race Season
Saturday, 21 March, 2026

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 stay adaptable as the weather changes. They dig into hydration and electrolytes (yes, even in winter), sweat-loss testing, and why "training the gut" matters long before race day—especially for hot, humid events. You'll also hear tips on fueling and race-week routines, preventing chafing and other heat-related issues, plus a candid discussion on carbon-plated shoes: when they can help, why they're not ideal for daily training, and how to break in race shoes the smart way. The episode wraps with reminders to keep strength training in the mix and focus on the controllables when conditions don't go as planned.