EP 718: Bodily Fluids and Other Trail Etiquette You Need to Know

Trail Runner Nation

Ultramarathon, Fitness, Running, Community, Health & Fitness, Trail, Endurance, Trails, Sports

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🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered what the unspoken rules of trail running are? In this episode of Trail Runner Nation, we break down some of the unspoken etiquette that keeps trail running enjoyable and safe for everyone. Coach Jimmy Dean Freeman joins us to revisit an episode on etiquette that we published in 2014. From headlamp etiquette and right-of-way rules to the dos and don’ts of using headphones on the trail. The conversation also covers handling bodily fluids, interacting with wildlife, and navigating aid stations efficiently. Proper trail etiquette is important to show respect, communication, and awareness on the trails. Tune in to learn how to be a courteous and responsible member of the trail running community.

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0:00.0	I subscribe to what Jimmy says.
0:04.0	Be aware on the trail.
0:05.0	I mean, rattlesnakes have rattles for a reason.
0:07.8	Anybody that gets bitten by a rattlesnake
0:09.8	that has headphones on, I'll look at him and say good.
0:12.6	You deserve that.
0:13.7	So, maybe it's a bit harsh that I said good,
0:18.9	that he was bitten by a rattlesnake,
0:20.0	but you know, I point.
0:35.6	Welcome to the trailhead of trail runner nation.
0:41.6	Every week we go on virtual trail runs with guests that are going to help us learn more about how to run better, stronger, more efficient with less
0:46.4	injury and maybe that translates into being a better human being.
0:51.7	Scott, being a trail runner isn't just about the uniform you wear.
0:55.5	The right shoes, the right gear, it's about how you act on the trail.
0:59.1	And that's what we're talking about today.
1:03.2	Spring is finally here and we all know what that means. Longer days, fresh,
1:08.3	dust free trails and shedding those winter layers. And it's a perfect time to refresh
1:13.4	your running gear. And John G has dropped their biggest collection yet, the Spring Trailware
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1:32.8	compression, moisture-wicking comfort, and get this, seven pockets.
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