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Dirt Nap Diaries
Brittany Olson
22 episodes
5 days ago
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down how to schedule your running in a way that actually fits real life. We’re talking about weekly structure, why four days of running works for most everyday trail runners, and how to stop overthinking your training when your schedule is already full. This is not about building the perfect plan or doing more. It’s about creating a repeatable week that supports your life, your energy, and your long-term goals. We also talk about how to handle...
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In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down how to schedule your running in a way that actually fits real life. We’re talking about weekly structure, why four days of running works for most everyday trail runners, and how to stop overthinking your training when your schedule is already full. This is not about building the perfect plan or doing more. It’s about creating a repeatable week that supports your life, your energy, and your long-term goals. We also talk about how to handle...
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Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/22)
Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 21: How to Schedule Your Running: Building a Week You Can Repeat
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down how to schedule your running in a way that actually fits real life. We’re talking about weekly structure, why four days of running works for most everyday trail runners, and how to stop overthinking your training when your schedule is already full. This is not about building the perfect plan or doing more. It’s about creating a repeatable week that supports your life, your energy, and your long-term goals. We also talk about how to handle...
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6 days ago
43 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
You’re Not Lazy, You’re Tired: A Trail Runner’s Guide to Sustainable Training
In this episode, we talk about: Why feeling unmotivated does not mean you are lazyThe difference between being tired and making excusesHow lack of margin and recovery shows up as “low motivation”Why I don’t coach motivation and why it is not part of the 4MsA simple self-check to tell if you need rest or accountabilityHow to adjust training without losing momentumWhy consistency matters more than intensityHow these lessons apply beyond running and into everyday lifeThe 4Ms Blueprint mentioned ...
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1 week ago
47 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 19: Your Watch Is Being Dramatic: A Trail Runner’s Guide to Chill
If you have ever opened your Garmin or Coros app and immediately questioned your entire life, this episode is for you. Today we are talking about the data your watch throws at you. VO2 Max. HRV. Sleep scores. Training readiness. Whether it thinks you are productive or overreaching. And how most of it is distracting at best and harmful at worst. This episode walks you through why so many of these metrics are unreliable and can hurt your trail running, how they mess with your confidence, and wh...
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2 weeks ago
50 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 18: Aid Station 101: Snacks, Chaos, and Getting In and Out Fast
In this quick-hit episode, we’re talking all things aid stations — what they are, how they work, and how to move through them without getting stuck in the snack vortex. Inside this episode: What an aid station actually isWhy they look chaotic but somehow feel comfortingHow to get in and out quicklyThe most common things that slow runners downWhat first-timers never expectWhy bringing your own electrolytes can save your raceHow to treat an aid station like a pit stop, not a loungeSimple mindse...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 17: The Ups and Downs of Trail Running: How to Move Efficiently on Every Hill
Climbing, descending, and hiking — it’s all part of trail running, but most runners don’t actually train how to do each one efficiently. In this episode, I’m breaking down the mechanics and mindset of running uphill and downhill so you can move stronger, softer, and smarter on every kind of terrain. We’ll talk about: How to use your glutes, hamstrings, and calves for power without burning outWhat “going up easy” really means (and why it’s not about pace)How to handle downhill fear without ove...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 16: How to Actually Run Easy: Where Endurance Really Starts
Most runners think they’re running easy… but they’re not. In this episode, I break down what “easy effort” really means, why it’s one of the most important parts of your training, and how running too hard too often might actually be slowing you down. We’ll talk about: How to tell if your “easy” is too hardWhy slowing down helps you get stronger and fasterThe science behind building an aerobic base (without getting technical)The real reasons runners struggle to slow down — ego, time, and compa...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

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 month 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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1 month 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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3 months 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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3 months 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 months ago
22 minutes

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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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4 months ago
20 minutes

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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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4 months ago
18 minutes

Dirt Nap Diaries
In this episode of Dirt Nap Diaries, I’m breaking down how to schedule your running in a way that actually fits real life. We’re talking about weekly structure, why four days of running works for most everyday trail runners, and how to stop overthinking your training when your schedule is already full. This is not about building the perfect plan or doing more. It’s about creating a repeatable week that supports your life, your energy, and your long-term goals. We also talk about how to handle...