{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 753: Point\u2013Counterpoint: Trail Truths Debated","description":"In this \u201cPoint\u2013Counterpoint\u201d episode, we are joined by coaches from two teams\u2014Sharman Ultra (Ian Sharman &amp;amp; Ellie Greenwood) and Giddy Up Ultra (Jeff Browning &amp;amp; Trish Arends)\u2014to debate hot-button trail topics. They tackle gadgets vs. going by feel (most land on the fence, with Scott pledging a watch-free run), active recovery vs. full rest (consensus: gentle movement wins \u201cif done well\u201d), and competition\/professionalization vs. community (community edges out, though competition drives innovation and visibility). A rapid-fire round on race fees concludes that higher prices can be worth it when safety, marking, and aid are rock solid, but swag bloat and accessibility are real concerns. Throughout, the value of a coach emerges as a recurring theme\u2014helping athletes tailor decisions to personality, history, and goals.&amp;nbsp; Episode Sponsors  Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off NEW! &amp;nbsp;MudGear Socks&amp;nbsp;- Get a special discount by clicking the link Get the NEW&amp;nbsp;&quot;1 &amp;gt; 0&quot; running hat HERE. &amp;nbsp;Limited supply.... and they are on sale!  ","author_name":"Trail Runner Nation","author_url":"http:\/\/trailrunnernation.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38849835\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194913965"}