"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 Reese & Coach Loretta discuss training every ThursdayRace Recap- Michele, Nicki, Sid and various guest recap trail racing events that we travel to and all the Ornery Mule Racing events.Community- Michele, Sid, Nicki, Natalie, Kyle and various guest within our community talk about trail running topics and getting involved in the sport.

Recent Episodes
  • Kettles Grit and Getting Through It Lily Medinas Midwest Super Slam Journey
    Jun 25, 2025 – 42:48
  • Midwest Super Slam Madness with Ornery Mule Coaching athlete Lily Medina
    Jun 13, 2025 – 48:59
  • Running on Passion
    Jun 4, 2025 – 35:44
  • Porta Potty Panic Other Trail Tales
    May 21, 2025 – 36:50
  • Fail Fast: Ultrarunning & Problem-Solving
    Apr 29, 2025 – 44:26
  • Trail Runner University - Training Plans Unpacked Speed - Vert Couch to 5k and mileage challenge
    Apr 18, 2025 – 13:05
  • Mid to Back Pack: Embracing the Journey of Every Runner
    Apr 11, 2025 – 46:53
  • Running Stronger with Age Tips for Longevity in the Sport
    Apr 3, 2025 – 51:35
  • DNF Growth Recovery Mindset
    Mar 28, 2025 – 55:50
  • Getting to know Coach Natalie
    Dec 18, 2024 – 41:39
  • Get schooled with Trail Runner University!
    Dec 12, 2024 – 17:55
  • Coach Lorettas Ultra Crazy FKT Across Michigan
    Nov 25, 2024 – 58:22
  • Journey to UTMB 100 finish with athlete Sam Stimac
    Nov 23, 2024 – 48:58
  • Coach Reese - Hennepin Hundred Race Recap
    Nov 22, 2024 – 44:51
  • Hennepin Hundred X 5 Advice from Coach Scott
    Oct 30, 2024 – 49:32
  • Running & Motherhood
    Sep 27, 2024 – 52:10
  • Time on Feet
    Sep 21, 2024 – 42:16
  • Get details on training for Spartathlon with Coach Jacob Moss
    Sep 6, 2024 – 55:53
  • Mark "The Jogfather" Robillard
    Sep 5, 2024 – 49:10
  • Midwest States 100- 2024 Race Recap
    Sep 1, 2024 – 46:01
  • Coach Lindsay Phenix shares about Badwater 135 and Angeles Crest 100
    Aug 9, 2024 – 42:57
  • Speed Reserve - What is it? Why does it matter to ultra marathoning?
    Jul 28, 2024 – 38:36
  • Crewing, Pacing, & Tackling the Tahoe 200!
    Jul 1, 2024 – 01:04:41
  • The Whys, Hows, & Application of Walk-Run Intervals!
    Jun 6, 2024 – 46:47
  • OMC Coach Kalebs Cocodona 250 Experience
    May 17, 2024 – 01:09:09
  • Earth Day 2024 - Race Recap
    May 16, 2024 – 48:42
  • Can AI ultra running coach get you to a Cocodona 250 finish?
    May 4, 2024 – 47:12
  • Kettle Moraine 100 Mile Preview
    Apr 26, 2024 – 50:29
  • Coach Reese and OMC Athlete Deana Nyenhuis
    Apr 19, 2024 – 58:39
  • Big Foot 200 with Katie O'Connor
    Apr 13, 2024 – 01:05:44
  • Run/Bike Commuting
    Apr 13, 2024 – 37:08
  • Mental Performance Coaching-Adam Popp
    Apr 2, 2024 – 55:16
  • Mesquite Canyon 50 mile
    Mar 28, 2024 – 56:57
  • Back to the Basics
    Mar 23, 2024 – 55:24
  • Black Canyon 100k/60k race recap
    Mar 11, 2024 – 01:06:19
  • All things Backyard Ultra
    Mar 8, 2024 – 53:53
  • Mental Skills for Ultrarunning
    Mar 1, 2024 – 56:08
  • "Say "WUT"? Shannon O'Grady from Gnarly Nutrition
    Feb 23, 2024 – 01:00:38
  • OMR Grand SLAM
    Feb 9, 2024 – 49:58
  • Life Running & the Pursuit of Cocodona 250
    Feb 2, 2024 – 01:05:05
  • Lets Get Loopy with 24-hour Track Events
    Jan 19, 2024 – 01:13:22
  • Winter Running - Tips & Tricks
    Jan 12, 2024 – 52:50
  • Pelvic Floor-It's not just about Kegeling!
    Jan 5, 2024 – 59:53
  • Best Moments of 2023
    Jan 1, 2024 – 01:04:10
  • Our Favorite Gear for the cold
    Dec 17, 2023 – 36:16
  • HIIT and LSD
    Dec 9, 2023 – 22:34
  • Transition Season and Race Planning
    Dec 1, 2023 – 46:34
  • Midwest States 100 Race Recap
    Nov 23, 2023 – 01:09:40
  • That Is Ultra Running. Stop Beating Yourself Up About Your DNF.
    Nov 17, 2023 – 42:11
  • Coaches View Javelina Jundred & Tunnel Hill
    Nov 15, 2023 – 01:03:24
Recent Reviews
  • StrongJaeger
    Coach Natalie
    Oh My! I have only seen Natalie in passing at her aid station at Kettle but I feel so connected with what she’s saying! Natalie would be the coach for me!! I am in the busy season of life with kids too.
  • jbird8888
    A little more conversation
    A question and answer session is usually not the same thing as a good interview.
  • smokey ej
    Worth a listen!
    This podcast is great for anyone interested in learning more- even if you have never stepped foot on a trail beginner or are an experienced runner Michele Hartwig and her team have created a podcast that lifts up Midwest trail running (with some other sports thrown in too). They have interviews with the big names but also some great gems like the loyal volunteers of the Hennepin 100 or Ryan Steiner on how running helped him to loose weight and gave him a vehicle to find community as an Autistic person. It’s a great reflection of what is being built at Ornery Mule Racing, Kindness, Community and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Check it out!!
  • Rich Pye
    Fantastic!
    I’m hooked! I just discovered this podcast yesterday and have already listened to three and watched one live on YouTube. Michele and Krystal are such real, down-to-earth, “real” people. If you enjoy running you owe it to yourself to listen!
  • Fela Family
    Really enjoying this
    I just discovered this great pod. Really enjoy the interviews and the format. It’s part of my regular rotation to keep me company on my runs.
  • Fellah26
    Consistently quiet
    Good interviewing. Applicable information. Sound volume levels are inconsistent though, making some episodes difficult to hear in certain listening environments.
  • tripin trails
    Getting it done
    Great job! Really enjoying it.
  • Steves Subscriptions
    Entertaining & Enlightning
    The Dirt is so trail. Ornery Mule Racing is organic as it gets. I love the vibe of this show. The guests and Michele Hartwig and her hosts have me laughing and learning in every episode. This is my new favorite go-to trail running podcast. The Dirt gets an Arbor Rock Running 5-star endorsement.
  • emma.anne.
    Must listen 😆
    Love it!
  • Ehuskie
    Wonderful
    Absolutely everything Michelle and OMR does she knocks out the park. Love the style and commentary. Can’t wait for more episodes ❤️
  • MerganV
    MeganV
    4 Episodes in and I'm really impressed! I listen to a lot of ultra running podcasts, and this one is top notch. I've really liked their pick of guests. They ask great questions and it's refreshing to hear the stories of non-elite runners doing amazing things.
  • GregDeKeyser
    Good stuff :)
    Good coverage of our awesome midwest ultra scene. Keep up the good work Michelle and crew!
  • Rick Albanese
    Great new ultrarunning podcast!
    I looked forward to this podcast since I heard it was coming a few weeks ago. Michele, the host is an experienced ultra runner, race director and all around upbeat and kind person! The questions and guests are great as is the sound quality! Can’t wait for this podcast to grow!
  • RunGrl57
    Awesome-ness!!!
    I was so pleased to find out that this was going to take place. I had a great time at HP and of course I have subscribed!! You must put my friend on the show "The Bearded One" as well<lol>.
  • azugarramurdi
    Fun listening
    Love the content and can’t wait to hear more of your podcasts⭐️
  • @scottykummer
    Great Stuff
    Good content, good hosts off to a great start. an't wait to hear more!
  • Jeremyjay33
    Trails are calling!
    This podcast is a great listen for trail runners, produced by trail runners, talking with trail runners. It’s not the superstars or the obscure elites, it’s everyday people that do some really interesting stuff. Give it a listen!
  • VintonStorm
    A must listen.
    This is podcast is a great means of getting to know more about Midwest runners and races. The host does an excellent job of letting the guests tell their story.
  • El Guapoe
    Nothing not to love here
    Looking forward to more episodes!! Do yourself a favor and listen then click subscribe. Solid!!
  • TrudiRuns
    Great Hosts!
    I love the hosts! They are enthusiastic about trail running and so friendly and sweet. They ask great questions in a casual manner. I like that kind of interviewing. Keep going ladies!
  • Irunforjna
    Big Foot, Big Pod
    Great tips and wonderful information. I came for the Big Foot scoop and got THE DIRT.
  • ugodrainville
    Great show
    The folks at Ornery Mule know how to put on great races and talk about subjects that runners like. Keep up the great work!
  • TODBCK
    I love that you all are podcasting now
    Is that a word, podcasting? Looking forward to hearing your shows while I’m out on my runs!
  • Nate S Kramp
    Great!
    I’m glad Ornery Mule joined the podcast community. What a great way to have an impact on the racing community in Northern Illinois and elsewhere! Can’t wait to see what else they have in store and what other runners they plan to bring on 👍🏻
  • wglaughlin
    Candid and fun!
    Great to listen to and so informative!
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