EP 778: Audio Magazine- The Run That Changes Your Brain

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Warren Pole on various topics related to endurance sports and the benefits of trail running.

Audio Magazine episode! Long-time friend, Warren Pole joins us to trade ideas, stories, and thought-provoking topics from the world of endurance sports. We talk about everything from whether races should ban in-race filming to the surprising ways ultrarunning might temporarily damage red blood cells and what that means for recovery. Warren brings a sharp perspective on long-term health, framing running as an investment that compounds over time, especially when paired with better nutrition. The conversation also explores how beginners can cut through noise and focus on simple fundamentals like cadence and effort, while questioning whether trends like "gravel running" are innovation or just clever marketing. Along the way, we highlight how trail running uniquely benefits mental health, reinforcing why time on the trails feels different than pounding pavement. Check out 33 Fuel for amazing and healthy products that will help you live healthier. If you live in the USA, you can buy their Ultimate Daily Greens via Amazon HERE . Episode Sponsors: Tifosi Optics - CLARITY ON THE TRAIL: Post your Golden Nugget of wisdom that helps you recover after a huge effort on Instagram, tag…

People in this episode

Host: Trail Runner Nation

Guest: Warren Pole

Topics covered

• endurance sports
• mental health
• nutrition
• ultrarunning
• running fundamentals
• trends in running

Keywords

• running
• ultrarunning
• mental health
• nutrition
• cadence
• gravel running
• recovery

Sponsors

Tifosi Optics, Peluva

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 33 Fuel

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