The TRACER Podcast - Trail Running, Ultramarathons, and Endurance Fitness

Jazmine Lowther joins Dr. Joey Wilson on the TRACER Podcast for a conversation about her journey through the world of trail running—from discovering the sport to becoming one of its top professional athletes.

Along the way, they explore what she's learned through years of racing at the highest level, how those experiences have shaped her philosophy as both an athlete and a coach, and why a thoughtful, long-term approach to training matters more than chasing quick results.

Whether you're new to trail running or have been competing for years, this episode offers valuable perspective on building consistency, improving as an athlete, and enjoying the process along the way.
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The Tracer Podcast is back! In this episode, Tracer Co-Founder Dr. Joey Wilson sits down with one of the most dominant forces in modern ultrarunning: Adam Peterman. After a historic 2022 season where he seemed invincible, Adam faced a grueling road through injuries, a legendary "slog" to the finish line at Western States 2025, and a triumphant return to the top of the podium at the 2026 Canyons 100k. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, Adam’s insights into volume, injury prevention, and the "activation energy" needed to get out the door are pure gold.

In This Episode, We Discuss:
The Legendary 2022 Run: A look back at Adam’s sweep of the Chuckanut 50k, Canyons 100k, Western States 100, and the World Championships.

The Transition Trap: How Adam’s 20-hour-a-week Nordic skiing habit built a "race car engine" that his "junkyard tires" (his legs) weren't ready for, leading to a sacral stress fracture.

Healing the Achilles: The specific PT protocol (heavy eccentric loading) that saved Adam’s career after years of nagging pain.

The "Skeleton Dance" at Western States: Why Adam chose to walk 38 miles to the finish line in 2025 and the emotional power of the ultrarunning community.

Training for Specificity: Why Adam now prioritizes "shocking the quads" with downhill-specific sessions and how his training has evolved under coach John Fitzgerald.

Calling BS on "Hacks": Adam’s take on Bicarb, Ketones, and why there is no substitute for high-volume aerobic development.

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
Conversation with Jesse Rich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9bQwslsaTk

Conversation with Max King about Activation Energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqjflxncl4
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Learn more at tracerfitness.com. Get a free trail and start getting faster now!

Listen to The TRACER Podcast for conversations that will make you faster, on both YouTube and via your favorite podcasting app. Visit here: https://tracerfitness.com/blog
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In this episode of the TRACER podcast, join trail running world champ Max King, gear review guru Alli Miles, and TRACER Co-founder Joey Wilson for their top trail running product picks for 2026. They discuss everything from budget nutrition to luxury massage chairs. Get a full product listing of their picks here: https://www.tracerfitness.com/blog/tracer-2026-trail-running-gift-guide
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Learn more at tracerfitness.com. Get a free trail and start getting faster now!

Listen to The TRACER Podcast for conversations that will make you faster, on both YouTube and via your favorite podcasting app. Visit here: https://tracerfitness.com/blog
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We’re joined by professional trail runner and sports psychologist Addie Bracy for a masterclass on the psychology of endurance. Addie bridges the gap between pro athlete and mental performance expert, offering tactical advice for runners of all levels.

In this conversation, we explore:

Mental Anchors: How to build a psychological anchor to keep you grounded when the race gets tough.

Intentional Training: Why you need to train your brain just as deliberately as you train your body.

The Mind-Body Link: The deep resonance between your physical state and your mental state (and how to use it to your advantage).

Practical Mantras: The real-world application of "run the mile you're in" and strategies to "get out of your own way."

Fueling for the Mind: A crucial look at how your nutrition and hydration strategy directly impacts your focus, mood, and resilience.

If you’ve ever battled the voice in your head telling you to quit, this episode is your new training plan.

Check out Addie's book, "Mental Training for Ultrarunning: Your Psychological Skills Guidebook for Ultramarathon Success," available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Training-Ultrarunning-Addie-Bracy/dp/171820017X
Nail your training with TRACER, an endurance training software platform designed for the era of AI! Features include automatic imports of activities, flexible training log entries, goal setting, AI-powered evaluation of your training logs, and world-class proxy coaches from the best in the business!

Learn more at tracerfitness.com. Get a free trail and start getting faster now!

Listen to The TRACER Podcast for conversations that will make you faster, on both YouTube and via your favorite podcasting app. Visit here: https://tracerfitness.com/blog
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Jesse Rich is a nutritionist and elite ultramarathon runner from Salt Lake City, Utah. His recent first place finish at the competitive Run Rabbit Run 100 miler is his greatest achievement in running to date. In this episode of The TRACER Podcast, Jesse gives us a complete breakdown of his training, nutrition, hydration, and race report.
Nail your training with TRACER, an endurance training software platform designed for the era of AI! Features include automatic imports of activities, flexible training log entries, goal setting, AI-powered evaluation of your training logs, and world-class proxy coaches from the best in the business!

Learn more at tracerfitness.com. Get a free trail and start getting faster now!

Listen to The TRACER Podcast for conversations that will make you faster, on both YouTube and via your favorite podcasting app. Visit here: https://tracerfitness.com/blog
Get faster on your next ultra or marathon with adaptive, intelligent training from world-class pros at tracerfitness.com.

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