<a href="http://garyrobbins.ca">Gary Robbins</a> has won the <a href= "http://www.hurt100trailrace.com">HURT 100-mile trail race</a> 3 times and many other races. He is also a coach and race director. Gary joins The Nation to talk about <ul> <li>his experience at <a href= "http://barkleymarathons.com/?page_id=208">Barkley Marathons</a></li> <li>"scraping"</li> <li>his <a href= "http://garyrobbinsrun.com/blog/2016/7/video-the-ten-essentials-for-safe-backcountry-adventures-trail-runner-style">"10 essentials for safe backcountry adventures, trail running style"</a></li> <li>pacing and fueling</li> <li>"fade-rate"</li> </ul> Check out <ul> <li>Gary's <a href= "http://www.ridgelineathletics.com">coaching site</a></li> <li>Gary's <a href= "http://www.coastmountaintrailseries.com">Coast Mountain Trail Series </a></li> <li><a href="http://squamish50.com">The Squamish 50</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.redbull.com/ca/en/stories/1331788312795/red-bull-400-returns-to-whistler-for-2016"> The Red Bull 400 m at Whistler</a></li> </ul> photo credit Brian McCurdy

The "Tao of Running" with Gary Dudney

Trail Runner Nation is devoted to sharing knowledge and advice to the trail running community - from beginners to the pros! We offer tips and discussion regarding race nutrition, pacing strategy, mental focus and much more from well-respected members of the trail community.