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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.

About this podcast

The Midpacker Podcast is a running podcast hosted by Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows. The catalog spans 87 episodes with the latest published 1 week ago. Recent episodes include #116 Ryan Thrower | Curiosity, Creativity, & The Fragility of Life, MidPacker Pod Field Notes – EP 03 | 3 Weeks to Hellbender: Training Around a Wedding, Leasons Form the Training Camp, & Troy's Heat Acclamation Protocol, and #115 Jordan Battaglia | Building PlayOn, Strength for Longevity, and Staying Injury Free. Spot Sports tracks every new The Midpacker Podcast episode the moment it publishes, so you never need to refresh your podcast app to catch the next running conversation. Pair this show with the live running hub on Spot Sports for scores, schedules, highlight clips, and answer-grade guides on how to legally watch every game without overpaying for cable tiers you do not need. Every Spot Sports profile, from podcasts and channels to athletes, teams, and live events, ties back to the rest of the feed. Save this show to your follow list to unlock personalized daily briefings, push notifications when a new episode drops, and curated related shows that match the topics this podcast covers most often.

Frequently asked

Who hosts The Midpacker Podcast?

The Midpacker Podcast is hosted by Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows. Spot Sports surfaces every new episode the moment it ships so you never miss a drop.

What is The Midpacker Podcast about?

The Midpacker Podcast covers Running news, analysis, and conversations from Freetrail - Hosted by Troy Meadows. Use the episode list above to jump straight into recent shows or browse the full backlog.

How many episodes does The Midpacker Podcast have?

The Midpacker Podcast has 87 episodes available on Spot Sports, with the latest released 1 week ago. New episodes appear here as soon as they go live in the public feed.

Is The Midpacker Podcast still active?

Yes — the most recent episode of The Midpacker Podcast dropped 1 week ago. Spot Sports refreshes the feed in near real time so you can spot new drops without checking another app.

Where can I listen to The Midpacker Podcast on Spot Sports?

Tap any episode card above to open the in-app player. Spot Sports keeps your place across sessions, lets you save shows to follow, and ties podcast appearances back to the athletes and teams they discuss so you can keep exploring.

What other Running podcasts are like The Midpacker Podcast?

Browse the related-podcasts rail below for Running-focused shows curated by Spot Sports. We surface similar shows from the same network, sport, and audience cluster so you can build a queue without leaving the page.

How does Spot Sports decide which podcasts to feature?

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Can I follow The Midpacker Podcast and get notified when new episodes drop?

Yes. Use the Follow button at the top of this page to add The Midpacker Podcast to your Spot Sports library. You will see new episodes surfaced in your home feed, your podcast tab, and in optional push notifications. Following is free and you can adjust alert settings at any time.

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Episodes

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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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March 19, 2026 • 1 hr 39 min

#111 Christi Thompson | From Burnout to Breakthrough, Timed Ultras, and Stretch Lab

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March 12, 2026 • 1 hr 22 min

Jessica Loudermilk | Black Canyon 100K, Having an Adventure Mindset, & Her Burrito League Experience

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March 4, 2026 • 41 min

MidPacker Pod Field Notes – Ep 002 | 9 Weeks to Hellbender: Finishing the Tempo Block and Starting the Endurance Phase

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February 25, 2026 • 1 hr 45 min

#109 Carrie Baris | RD of the Hellbender 100, President of the Run 828 Foundation, Ride and Tie, & Healing Through Service

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