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Dirt Nap Diaries
Brittany Olson
16 episodes
1 week ago
If you needed a sign to rest—this is it. We glorify the grind so much that rest starts to feel like weakness. But the truth? Rest is the work. It’s where your body adapts, your energy rebuilds, and your love for running gets protected from burnout. In this episode, I’m diving into the mindset, the guilt, and the reality of taking time off—especially for runners juggling full lives, families, jobs, and everything in between. Because sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing. You’ll hear abo...
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If you needed a sign to rest—this is it. We glorify the grind so much that rest starts to feel like weakness. But the truth? Rest is the work. It’s where your body adapts, your energy rebuilds, and your love for running gets protected from burnout. In this episode, I’m diving into the mindset, the guilt, and the reality of taking time off—especially for runners juggling full lives, families, jobs, and everything in between. Because sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing. You’ll hear abo...
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Episodes (16/16)
Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 15: Permission to Rest: Why Doing Less Sometimes Moves You Forward
If you needed a sign to rest—this is it. We glorify the grind so much that rest starts to feel like weakness. But the truth? Rest is the work. It’s where your body adapts, your energy rebuilds, and your love for running gets protected from burnout. In this episode, I’m diving into the mindset, the guilt, and the reality of taking time off—especially for runners juggling full lives, families, jobs, and everything in between. Because sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing. You’ll hear abo...
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1 week ago
36 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 14: What Are We Running For: When the World Feels Heavy
This week’s episode isn’t about splits, fueling plans, or training blocks. It’s about the world outside the trailhead — a world where SNAP benefits are being cut, rent keeps climbing, healthcare is unaffordable, and people are losing the safety nets that keep them alive. I know… that’s not light. But pretending everything’s fine feels fake. So today, I’m talking about privilege, humanity, and perspective — and how even something as simple as our ability to run is a form of privilege. We...
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2 weeks ago
33 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 13: Running Is Not That Serious: Lessons From the Party in the Desert
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m coming off one of my favorite weekends of the year — Javelina Jundred. The desert, the costumes, the chaos, and the community. I had five athletes out there running everything from the 100-miler to the 31K, and y’all… this weekend reminded me exactly why I love this sport. My good friend and Run Tri Bike co-owner Jason Bahamundi says, “Running is not that serious.” And after a weekend surrounded by glitter, grit, and grit, I couldn’t agree more. Becaus...
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3 weeks ago
26 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 12: Race Strategy: How to Run Smart on Any Trail, at Any Distance
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, we’re talking about how to build a race strategy that actually works—for yourdistance, your terrain, and your life. Whether you’re toeing the line for your first 10K on dirt, training for a trail marathon, or running your next 50K, having a plan can make the difference between feeling scattered and feeling strong. I’ll walk through pacing, fueling, mindset, and what to do after you cross the finish line—because every runner deserves a race plan that helps ...
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4 weeks ago
49 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 11: The Season of Meh: When You Just Don’t Have It (and You’re Not Sure Why)
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m talking about the season of meh — that weird in-between space where you’re showing up, but everything just feels off. You’re not injured. You’re not overtrained. You just… don’t have it right now. And maybe you don’t even know why. If your runs feel flat, your lifts feel heavy, or you’re questioning why you even started — you’re not alone. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about being human. And it’s completely normal. As a women’s trail running coach,...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 10: Building Your Race Season: How to Choose Races That Actually Mean Something
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down why your race season doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s — not your friends’, not an influencer’s, and definitely not the elites chasing Golden Tickets. We’ll talk about what it really means to be emotionally invested in a race — the kind that gives you that fire-in-the-belly feeling and keeps you lacing up when life’s chaotic. Because when your heart’s in it, the time and money you invest feel worth it. And when it’s not? Training ju...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 9: Training Runs Are Practice: Why Everything Counts on the Long Run
Your long runs and training races aren’t just about building fitness—they’re dress rehearsals for race day. This is where you test your gear, fuel, hydration, socks, sports bras, packs, and even how fast you can get in and out of an aid station. In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down why practicing all the little things now saves you from big problems later. Because no one wants to DNF over a pair of socks, a sports bra that doesn’t work, or a fueling strategy that blows up yo...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 8: Out of Control: Trail Running When the World Feels Heavy
Feeling stuck in rage scrolling and late-night binge eating? In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, women’s trail running coach Brittany Olson shares why focusing on controllables—like trail running, strength training, fueling, and rest—keeps everyday trail runners grounded when life and politics feel out of control. As a women’s trail running coach, I’ll share my own story of binge eating since the election, how I used to turn to alcohol in these hard seasons, and the swaps I’m using now to pu...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 7: When Finishing Isn’t the Win: The DNF I Didn’t See Coming
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m sharing the story of my Mogollon Monster 100 — the miles I did cover, the moment it all fell apart, and why calling it a “comeback” doesn’t sit right with me. Sometimes strength looks like pushing through, and sometimes it looks like knowing when to stop. This one’s about resilience, change, and what a DNF can teach us both on and off the trail. What you’ll hear in this episode: How the day started strong — perfect weather, solid legs, and smooth climb...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 6: The invisible part of training: How to really recover
What if I told you the hardest part of training isn’t the miles, the climbs, or the workouts—it’s the recovery? In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down what recovery after big efforts actually looks like. Whether it’s your first 10K, a monster long run, or an ultra that leaves you wrecked, recovery isn’t wasted time—it’s where the adaptations actually happen. I’ll share how to stop rushing back too soon, why gadgets don’t replace the basics, and what recovery looks like when yo...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 5: The weight we carry: Running through the heavy
How many more? Before safety is not a privilege. In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m digging into the heaviness we’re carrying right now—school shootings, women’s rights, safety on the run, and why “thoughts and prayers” aren’t enough. As a women’s trail running coach and ultra runner, I’ll share how privilege shows up on and off the trail, why access does not mean equality, and how everyday trail runners can use controllables, gratitude, and joy to keep moving forward when life feels im...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 4: Your watch is lying to you: Ditch the data (RPE vs HR)
Are you letting your watch boss you around? 😏 In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down why RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) beats heart rate training for trail runners every single time. Numbers can be useful, but they don’t always tell the truth—especially in the heat, on climbs, or when life stress shows up. I’ll share stories from my own athletes who’ve been trapped by their HR zones (and the ones who try to go hard every run), why your watch is lying to you, and how learning...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 3: The company you keep - Find your people for the hardest miles
Some runs feel like a highlight reel. This was not that run. This was miles of heat, climbs that wouldn’t quit, and moments where the only thing keeping me moving was the people next to me. In this episode, I’m taking you on my August 8 training run for the Mogollon Monster 100 — the good, the brutal, and the downright sweaty. You’ll hear why the company you keep matters just as much as your training plan, what to do about energy vampires, and how to hold onto the people who make you feel lik...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 2: Start where your feet are: How to actually begin trail running
Thinking about starting trail running but not sure where to begin? In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I share the story of my very first group trail run (spoiler: I rolled my ankle), plus how my athlete Amanda faced her fear of running in the dark with a headlamp. You’ll hear real-world beginner trail running tips you can’t just Google — from managing nerves to staying safe around wildlife — and how to find the joy that keeps you coming back. Whether you’re new to trail running, returning a...
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3 months ago
18 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 1: Where real life meets the trails
In the first official episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m skipping the fancy intro music and getting right to it. This podcast is for the everyday trail runner—the ones fitting runs between work calls, kid pickups, partner duties, and maybe remembering to drink water. I share why I started this show, my first (and very imperfect) trail run, and how becoming a women’s trail running coach changed my life. We’ll talk about what you can expect from future episodes: real conversations about trail run...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Before We Hit the Trail…
This isn’t your “perfect splits, perfect gear, perfect life” kind of running podcast. Dirt Nap Diaries is where trail running meets real life—messy schedules, big goals, and the joy (and chaos) that comes with both. In this teaser episode, I’m sharing what this podcast is all about, who it’s for, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. If you’ve ever wondered where you fit in the trail running world, felt like the sport wasn’t built with you in mind, or just want to hear from everyday ...
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3 months ago
4 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
If you needed a sign to rest—this is it. We glorify the grind so much that rest starts to feel like weakness. But the truth? Rest is the work. It’s where your body adapts, your energy rebuilds, and your love for running gets protected from burnout. In this episode, I’m diving into the mindset, the guilt, and the reality of taking time off—especially for runners juggling full lives, families, jobs, and everything in between. Because sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing. You’ll hear abo...