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    "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

    "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

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    Ornery Mule Racing - The OMR team shares coaching, community and race recap shows about the run, trail and ultra distance community. There is something for everyone! Coaching- Coach Loretta Tobolske-Horn & Coach Lindsay Phenix discuss training every Thursday Community & Race recap- occasional shows by the OMR crew

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    On Your Marks — Starting Lines, DNFs & Preparedness

    On Your Marks — Starting Lines, DNFs & Preparedness

    May 15, 2026
    45m

    Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay dig into the moments before the race: getting to the starting line, DNFs, and the fine line between being prepared and under prepared. We share honest stories and coaching tips, and mindset shifts for athletes and everyday people who feel "not ready" even when they are  Learn how to decide whether you should run a race, the real dangers of racing without proper training, and why pushing to finish can sometimes do more harm than good and how to overcome perfectionism so you actually get to the start line.. This episode balances mindset work with safety-first guidance for athletes and everyday people who want to start, finish, and do it well.

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