Trail Love | Humans of Trail Running

I absolutely enjoyed this conversation with Zach Miller, the trail running legend, about his story and journey so far as a trail runner and in life. We talked a little about his fantastic year in 2026, with historic runs at Western States and Canyons; and more about his wedding, handing out donuts at Hardrock, and what brought him here. Zach is undoubtedly one of the most well-known and respected trail runners in the world. By the end of this episode, I think you'll know him better and respect him even more. For links related to the Trail Love podcast go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/traillove⁠⁠⁠⁠If you appreciate raw, authentic conversations with the humans of trail running from the front to the back of the pack, hit follow while you're here. Leaving a positive review helps a lot, and so does telling a few friends.Keep moving, fear less, love more.

Join me for a personal conversation with Katharina Hartmuth to learn her story. Katharina is quite simply one of the fastest, grittiest trail runners in the world today, and she's an amazing, brilliant, and humble human being. Besides having a PhD in Climate Science and years of experience working in that field, she has had two podium performances at UTMB in the past three years, plus a record shattering run at Tor de Geants that she will be defending in just five days. Along the way, she has faced and overcome incredible challenges, as documented in the 2025 short film, "Katharina", by Ethan Newberry (The Ginger Runner). For links related to the Trail Love podcast go to: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/traillove⁠⁠⁠If you're appreciating the podcast, please subscribe and leave a positive 5-star review. And tell a friend. It really helps.

Meet Josh Garcia and Mari Perez, a trail running couple from Albuquerque who started a business for trail runners. I wanted to learn who they are and what makes them tick. If you run in New Mexico, you may have meet Josh and Mari at a trail running event representing their business, Trail Gains. They make performance hydration products with natural ingredients specifically for trail runners. This episode isn't a deep dive into their products; it's a chance to meet them and learn their story. I recommend that you follow the link below to find their website and check out their products for yourself. For links related to the Trail Love podcast and to this and previous episodes: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/traillove⁠⁠If you're appreciating the podcast, please subscribe now, and leave a positive 5-star review. It really helps.

I sat down with Bryon Powell, founder of iRunFar, at his home in Silverton the day before Hardrock. We didn't talk about the race or the world famous trail runners literally passing by his window, but about his story, choices he has made, and what wisdom he has gained from his relentless outward pursuits and his necessary retreats into quiet spaces. For links related to the podcast and to this episode, visit the Trail Love LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/traillove⁠If you're appreciating the podcast, please subscribe and leave a positive 5-star review. It really helps.

Are you familiar with Simon Gutierrez and his story? Simon Gutierrez is a legend in New Mexico trail running and a member of the Colorado Running Hall of Fame. He grew up in New Mexico and started running in the 8th grade. Later we ran together on the same state championship winning high school cross-country team. Tune into this episode to hear Simon's story. Get some of the wisdom he has to share, and learn what he is doing today. It turns out he has plans to run competitively again, and he is starting a coaching business that you may want to check out called Simon Says Run. Based on his experience as an elite, record setting road and trail runner, and his 30 years of experience as a physical therapist, he has a lot to offer in this new role. For all podcast links, including links related to previous episodes, visit the Trail Love LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/traillovePlease subscribe and leave a positive review. It really helps.