Podcast
Drop Bag
Hosted by Kelly and Megan · EN
Kelly and Megan share favorite drop bag items, talk trails and training, and interview inspiring runners.
15episodes
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Episode 21: States of Trail Racing - New Mexico and Texas; with a little talk on how to train vert
2w ago01:17:49Tap to summarizeDrop Bag: Sarah shares the anti-inflammatory properties of TurmericTTWR: training with poles and new friendsStates of Trail Racing: Sarah shares 3 great trail races in New Mexico and Kelly shares 3 from TexasWe wrap it up with some ideas for working on vert in flat places (like Houston)Now go get you some Salty Britches!
Transcribe →Episode 20: Zion 60K New Course Record!
Apr 2601:09:45Tap to summarizeDrop Bag: Get your caffeine and sodium in one with SaltStick CapsCongrats to Sarah Gage on her New Course Record (1st woman, 3rd overall) at Zion 60k!!!!!We talk slick rock, white dots, trail moglus, and quads. Give a listen for things Sarah did to get her the big WIN!
Transcribe →Episode 19: The Lone Star Hiking Trail FKT
Apr 1101:43:56Tap to summarizeWe recorded this too long ago and I can't find my notes. So here you go! We talk shoes, plants, and FKTs...for a while, so get your long run on!
Transcribe →Episode 18: Fitness vs Mental Performance (and how to deal with it)
Mar 2001:22:09Tap to summarizeJoin Sarah Gage and Kelly Swanson while we talk in circles about how to approach fitness and metal performance. Drop Bag: Hot dogs!!?? (are they for you?)TWWR: Chill week for Sarah while she recovers from her 1st place finish at Sierra Vistas Trail Run 50K. Kelly's timing is off during her run on a road with no shoulder and cars passing in opposite directions all at the same time...every time!Hope you have a long run planned for all the good tidbits shared in this episode! Our discussion on resetting after a race or when pressure runs a little too high is clutch!
Transcribe →Episode 17: Hurt 100 with women's champion Aimee Warnke
Mar 1101:11:05Tap to summarizeSince running Hurt 100 Aimee has already added layers with a win at Pricky Pear 50K and some great training/pacing/lifing. She's pretty much crushing it...so give a listen to learn from a great! Drop Bag: While Aimee is a Precision Gel kinda gal, she also utilized the old faithful - to potato. And since I'm an Idaho gal, I solute this. TTWR: I finally get to meet Aimee on the course of my Lone Star Hiking Trail FKT attempt! She was so helpful and fun to have pacing and crewing her runner on the course but wound up with a sprained ankle. Boo!!Listen up as Aimee shares about her experience on the Hurt 100 course and how she came out on top as this year's women's champion! She even shares a few songs from her queen playlist (not just a playlist with Queen): Animal - Lucy Spraggan (the river crossing song)Strut - DITAQueen Bee - Rochelle Diamante
Transcribe →Episode 16: Houston Marathon - the 2nd time around
Jan 3101:21:12Tap to summarizeThe massive mental game of a trail loving ultra runner trying a marathon (again). Drop Bag: Kelly shares some mittens she's using for these cold Texas days Active Fleece Wind Mitten - Smartwool USMegan shows off the Mountain Racer Waist Pack - UltrAspire she's loving.Kelly recaps her ALMOST sub 3-hour marathon and the mental battle it took to get to the finish. We talk mental v fitness while we puzzle over Francesco Puppi's quote "People overestimate the mental part of running. Fitness wins races. Not the mental part."Next up it's back to the woods! Kelly has Sam's Last Stand, a 96 miler, on an iconic Texas Trail and Megan won the lottery to Cascade Crest 100!
Transcribe →Episode 15: Backyard Ultra (The Backland)
Jan 1601:17:19Tap to summarizeInterested in running a Backyard Ultra style race? Megan walks us through her Last Woman Standing finish at The Backland by Texas Outlaw Running. Drop Bag: Megan used the Oiselle and Nathan jackets to run in the misty, cold weather. Kelly bought another Janjii long bra with the rear phone pocket for the Houston Marathon. Megan tries her first Backyard Ultra with plans to reach new miles. A tricky problem surfaces and reminds us that one of the most important things to do in endurance sports is PROBLEM SOLVE!! Ditto that for the inspiration!
Transcribe →Episode 14: The Long Run
Dec 801:19:36Tap to summarizeLet's talk long run strategy!Drop Bag: Kelly shares the Janji Long Bra with Rear Phone Pocket. If you haven't tried the rear pocket sports bras you NEED to! It's the perfect no bounce way to carry your phone. Megan gets a backup battery for her Ultraspire 600lm 5.0 waist light in prep for her Last Man Standing! Megan and Kelly share the evolution of building miles and how you can scale up or down depending on your current running foundation. Find some tips and tricks that will work for you!Inspiration:Obstacles are not inherently negative but can be viewed as opportunities for growth and self-improvement -The Daily Stoic
Transcribe →Episode 13: Distance meets (some) speed
Nov 2801:16:44Tap to summarizeMegan and Kelly talk speed workouts (for distance people)Drop Bag: Winter time? Get ya Salty Britches! Good for lips, noses, and all the other places that rub!Megan is loving the Janji W's Rover Merino Hoodie because it stays smelling good longer!Megan and Kelly share a bunch of speed(ier) workouts that they like and keep coming back to. On the treadmill, track, and road. Give one a try! We share the deets on the Blog
Transcribe →Episode 12: Javelina Jundred with Courtney Rouse and Aimee Jacobs
Nov 101:07:55Tap to summarizeMeet you two new best friends on the trail...Aimee Jacobs and Courtney Rouse. Two of the coolest gals who just conquered Javelina Jundred! You can find them on Instagram as @a_jacobs89 and @court_knee_mouseDrop Bag Items: Aimee - Precision Gels (and if you're having a flat race, don't be afraid to get in some caffeine). Courtney: Ginger Beer found at most grocery stores (Whole Foods usually has lots of good options) ...maybe the key to staving off stomach issues! Although Aimee and Courtney had different experiences on the course, they both found ways to do their best and enjoy the trail. Aimee held on strong to her cause with Christus Children's Cancer Center when things got tough. Aimee shares her powerful story of battling bone cancer while continuing to run and cheer on others. Courtney runs her own race with confidence that pays off in an 8th place finish!! Inspiration:Aimee shares how her mantra evolved from Run with Joy to Suffer with Joy and reminded herself that There will be a day you can't do this but today is not that day! Courtney kept herself entertained on the trail with the ABC game and also reminded herself to "Be who you thought you wanted to be" Listen to all the details plus the upcoming races where you can look for these two!
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