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The Midpacker Podcast
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The Midpacker Podcast

Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows

Freetrail presents The Midpacker Podcast, which follows middle and back of the pack trail runners and ultra runners at the heart of the trail running community. Join host Troy Meadows weekly as he talks through what it takes to balance life and running with everyday runners doing extra ordinary things on and off the trails.

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How do I listen to The Midpacker Podcast?

The Midpacker Podcast is a running podcast from Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.

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Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams The Midpacker Podcast alongside scores and clips. The Midpacker Podcast also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
What is The Midpacker Podcast about?
The Midpacker Podcast covers running news, analysis, and conversations from Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows.
Is The Midpacker Podcast still active?
Yes. The most recent episode dropped 1 week ago.
Can I follow The Midpacker Podcast for new-episode alerts?
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Episodes

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June 17, 2026 • 1 hr 31 min

#120 Tim Tollefson | Betting on Yourself, Building Mammoth Trail Fest, & The Courage to Reinvent

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June 5, 2026 • 1 hr 37 min

#119 Sara Duncan | First 100 Miler Lessons, Building Community, & Refusing To Quit

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May 29, 2026 • 2 hr 0 min

#118 Troy Meadows & Julio Palma | Hellbender 100, Battling the DNF Demons, & Through Endurance We Conquer

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May 20, 2026 • 1 hr 28 min

#117 Matt Van Dalsem | Community, Perspective, & More On The Fragility of Life

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April 30, 2026 • 1 hr 32 min

#116 Ryan Thrower | Curiosity, Creativity, & The Fragility of Life

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April 23, 2026 • 48 min

MidPacker Pod Field Notes – EP 03 | 3 Weeks to Hellbender: Training Around a Wedding, Leasons Form the Training Camp, & Troy's Heat Acclamation Protocol

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April 16, 2026 • 1 hr 28 min

#115 Jordan Battaglia | Building PlayOn, Strength for Longevity, and Staying Injury Free

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April 9, 2026 • 1 hr 33 min

#114 Stevie Smith | Fueling for your next Ultra, Betting on Yourself & Building an Endurance Nutrition Coaching Business

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April 2, 2026 • 1 hr 29 min

#113 Dr Jeff Hammond | Cocodona Dreams, Foot Health, Plantar Fasciitis, Injury Lessons, & Chasing Big Goals

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March 26, 2026 • 1 hr 44 min

#112 Cody Taylor | From Touring Drummer to FKT Machine, Reinvention, & Unsupported Adventures

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