Running long - A trail and ultra running talk

Vert is the home for every trail & ultra runner. On this podcast we host conversations with key members of our Trail & Ultra running community from all over the world. From professional world class athletes to our Vert.run members and community. Narrating captivating stories and learning from and about this amazing sport.

Running long - A trail and ultra running talk is a sports podcast hosted by Vert.run, with 186 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Vert.run hosts Running long - A trail and ultra running talk, a sports show with 186 episodes published.

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  Running long - A trail and ultra running talk

  185. Abby Hall | From Training to Reality: What Trail Running Actually Feels Like

  Apr 2, 202651 minS0

  <p>Francesco and Abby Hall are both injured days after Black Canyon 100k. One DNF, one top-five finish, two hard falls. A real conversation about processing setbacks, racing at the front of a historic women’s field, and what actually drives a big performance.</p><p><br>From there, the conversation opens up. Abby breaks down how her race unfolded, from a controlled start hitting goal splits, to the fall that cost her minutes and took the better part of a section to shake off, to a split-for-split battle with Molly Seidel all the way to the finish. The margins we...

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  184. Francesco Puppi, Moisés Jiménez & Max Keith | Francesco Puppi Black Canyon Preview

  Feb 12, 202659 minS0

  <p>Days before lining up at Black Canyon 100K, Francesco Puppi sits down with Moisés Jiménez and Max Keith for a deep dive into training philosophy, double-threshold blocks, and what he learned from living and training alongside Jim Walmsley in Arizona.</p><p>This conversation centers on performance — not hype.</p><p>Francesco breaks down what he saw firsthand inside Jim’s preparation: Norwegian-style double threshold days, lactate testing between reps, treadmill precision at 7,000 feet, and the detailed charts mapping grade-adjusted pace to real-world effort. They unpack how controlled treadmill sessions can sharpen fitness — and where that approach may fall...

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  183. Max Keith | Pacers, Crews, World Champs & the Future of Trail Running: The 2025 Recap

  Dec 9, 202558 minS0

  <p>Diving into the state of trail running in 2025, Francesco Puppi and Max Keith sit down for a wide-ranging, honest, and deeply insightful conversation about where the sport is headed — and what it feels like to live through this moment of rapid transformation. </p><p>From debates around pacers and fair competition, to the explosion of content, technology, and brand involvement in trail running, they reflect on the challenges, the opportunities, and the responsibility that comes with a sport growing faster than ever.</p><p>They also open up about the athletes who inspired them this year — from world-class performances at U...

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  182. Dylan Walker | Into the Mountains, Beyond the Limits: A Runner’s Awakening

  Nov 18, 202553 minS0

  <p>Dylan Walker joins host Francesco Puppi for an honest and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to transform your life through running — from starting at 240 lbs with no plan or fitness, to completing ultras, crossing the Alps in the Transalpine Run, and preparing for his first 100-mile race.</p><p><br></p><p>They dive into the realities behind long-term progress: coping with pain when it shows up in every race, training for mountain events while living at sea level, and why community and support matter more than split times.</p><p><br></p><p>Dylan also reflects on...

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  181. Mario Fraioli | Go One Less: The Mindset That Actually Makes You Better

  Nov 4, 20251h 4mS0

  <p>Mario Fraioli joins host Francesco Puppi for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the modern state of running — from content overload and algorithm fatigue, to what it really means to “go one more.”</p><p><br></p><p>They dive deep into the balance between performance and storytelling, the illusion of social media success, and why learning to go one less might be the most underrated skill in both training and life.</p><p><br></p><p>Mario also shares lessons from over 20 years in the sport — as an athlete, coach, and writer — reflecting on how running culture has evolved, w...

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