We have been working on a new project and its time to announce it: Project Taper Up!

What is Taper Up?

Our mission is to create engaging, educational, and empowering content that helps runners "Taper Up" in life, health, and fitness—no matter their pace. By combining expert insights and decades of trail-running experience, we aim to inspire our community to enjoy the trails to their fullest potential.

The goal of the Taper Up Podcast is to create a vibrant space where runners over 50 can find inspiration, community, and actionable insights to thrive on and off the trails.

Each episode will feature engaging conversations with trail running legends, everyday athletes, and experts in health, fitness, and gear. By sharing incredible stories, practical advice, and the occasional laugh, our podcast aims to empower listeners to embrace their passion for running at any pace and every stage of life. Whether you're chasing a new PR or simply enjoying the journey, the Taper Up Podcast is here to keep you moving forward

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 4/24/25
• Where have we been?
• Project Taper Up
• projecttaperup.com

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Here is Part 2 of our annual Christmas Gift Guide and it too is loaded with trail running gear and we are lucky enough to bring back Sarah Manning & Heidi Waddoups to talk about women specific items as well. It’s a long one so buckle up and enjoy!

We cover some of our favorite gear and talk about some new stuff too. We have a crazy contest with great giveaways from: TrailManners, Death March Running Company, Squirrels Nut Butter, Skratch Labs, FleetFeet and more!

Gotta listen to see how to enter. Plus, we have some discount codes available to save a little coin.

Share us with your friends and let us know what we missed!

You can also WATCH this podcast via YouTube HERE.

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 11/26/2024
• Beer of the Week: Strike of Brilliance - Lumberbeard Brewing
• Ask TrailManners answers
• Gear, Gear and MORE Gear!!
• CONTEST! (Free stuff)

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Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

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Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Death March Running Company: 10% off order by using TrailManners_10

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

Our annual Christmas Gift Guide is back again and loaded with trail running gear and we are lucky enough to bring back a TrailManners Legend! It’s a long one so buckle up and enjoy! We cover some of our favorite gear and talk about some new stuff too. We have a crazy contest with great giveaways from: TrailManners, Death March Running Company, Squirrels Nut Butter, Skratch Labs, FleetFeet and more!

Gotta listen to see how to enter. Plus, we have some discount codes available to save a little coin.

Share us with your friends and let us know what we missed!

Also, stay tuned for next weeks Podcast where we bring in 2 more guests to talk ladies gear.

NEW: VIDEO PODCAST ON YOUTUBE

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 11/19/2024
• Beer of the Week: Beach Llamas - Lumberbeard Brewing
• Ask TrailManners
• Gear, Gear ane more Gear!!!!
• CONTEST!!!

Please consider supporting the podcast here:

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Website: https://trailmanners.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/

Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Please Consider Donating: HERE

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Death Marching Running Company: 10% off order. by using TrailManners_10

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

We had a great time talking to Michael about his love for running and going after the 100 mile distance. If you talk to Michael you can see the happiness all over his face, he truly love being in the mountains and has a deep passion for what he does. As Michael says- "More is better."

When you see him on the trail, expect a high five or a big hug. What Michael brings to the trails is definitely contagious.

Good Luck with 2025 and we can't wait to see what's next!

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 11/12/2024
• How he got into running
• His love for belt buckles
• His love for running
• More is better
• What's next?

Please consider supporting the podcast here:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/

Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Please Consider Donating: HERE

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

We are so excited to have Sylvia Greer back on the TrailManners Podcast! We talked to Sylvia back in Episode #104 (11/21/2017) off her Triple Crown of 200's win and she has been crushing it ever since. From the Crazy Mountains to Europe to Fiji, there is nothing she cannot do!

Thanks again Sylvia - we are already looking forward to having you back on in the future!

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 11/5/2024
• The return of Sylvia to the Show
• Previous: Episode #104 (11/21/2017)
• Fresh off the Antelope 50k
• What's up?
• 100+ mile events
• Lightning Round

Please consider supporting the podcast here:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/

Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Please Consider Donating: HERE

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

Justin just finished his 3rd Bear 100 and took the time to sit down and give us a blow by blow account. I had the pleasure of pacing Justin for a few miles and got a front row seat of how our struggles might slow us down but our heart and will can carry us through some tough times. He is as strong as they come and he "gutted" this one out with some help from his family.

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 10/29/2024
• Beer of the Week: Trail Tim Summer IPA - Hopworks Brewing
• Bear 100 Finish #3 for Justin
• Into the race with an injury
• Race Strategy and Breakdown
• Sausage!!!
• Ask TrailManners questions answered

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/

Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Please Consider Donating: HERE

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

Adam Wolf- the 17 year old, 2024 Homecoming King and Bear 100 mile Finisher sits down to talk about his incredible 32 hours and 25 minutes on the course and so much more. He covers his "sweet" nutrition plan and the training that helped him to his 1st 100 mile finish. He is an inspiring young man with an absolutely fantastic mindset.

When you listen to the show, you just know he is going to do great things.

Thank you Adam - it was a pleasure to have you on the show.

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 10/22/2024
• 17 Year Old Bear 100 Finisher
• How he got into trail running
• Breaking down the Bear
• Nutrition Plan
• Future Plans
• Adam's Video of the Bear 100 - YouTube
• Lightning Round

Please consider supporting the podcast here:

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Website: https://trailmanners.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/

Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Please Consider Donating: HERE

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com

It's National Cheese Curd Day and what a better way to celebrate then launching a new episode featuring IMTUF 100 finisher - Sarah Manning. IMTUF was her 7th 100 mile finish and she got to experience the "supercourse". We talk about what stood out, compared it to some other 100's she has done and discussed her future running and racing plans.

We answered some great Ask TrailManners questions and heard your answers from the Question of the week.

Have a listen and make sure you share us with your friends.

Show Notes:

• Launch Date: 10/15/2024
• Beer of the Week: Oh - J: Lone Pine Brewing Company
• IMTUF 100 "Supercourse"
• How does it stack up?
• Future running plans
• Ask TrailManners
• Question of the Week

PC: Cary Johnson

Please consider supporting the podcast here:

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TrailManners Links below:

Website: https://trailmanners.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtrailmanners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trailmanners/

Podcast: https://trailmanners.podbean.com/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/201448

Please Consider Donating: HERE

Discounts on Stuff TrailManners Uses:

PATH Projects: 10% off order using TRAILMANNERS10

Squirrels Nut Butter: 10% off order by using Timberfriends

Email us: trailmanners@gmail.com