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"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast

Loretta Tobolske-Horn, Lindsay Phenix

Booking Overview

An interview-led trail and ultrarunning podcast focused on coaching, race preparation, course strategy, sports nutrition, and runner health, typically featuring subject-matter experts, endurance-industry leaders, and experienced athletes or outdoor specialists. Credible pitches include trail-running coaches, race directors, sports-medicine clinicians, nutrition experts, outdoor athletes, and endurance-product executives; booking difficulty is low to medium because guests are relevant specialists rather than nationally prominent celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.8k subscribers

Instagram: 1.2k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

loretta.ornerymuleracing@gmail.com

dirtrunner100@yahoo.com

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Host

Loretta Tobolske-Horn - Coach with Ornery Mule Racing who discusses training and the trail and ultrarunning community.

Lindsay Phenix - Coach with Ornery Mule Racing who discusses training and the trail and ultrarunning community.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant expertise in trail or ultrarunning, endurance coaching, sports medicine, sports nutrition, outdoor recreation, race preparation, or endurance products; demonstrated professional experience is generally sufficient.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of an endurance-sports or nutrition company, Professional medical or scientific expertise relevant to runners, Extensive trail-running, hiking, or backpacking experience, Coaching or specialized knowledge applicable to race preparation

Recent Guest Discussions

David Clark - Porcupine Mountains 50-mile And Half-marathon Course Details, Technical Terrain, Pacing, And Race Preparation.

Scott McLean - Sun Protection For Runners, Skin-damage Risks, Mole And Skin-change Monitoring, SPF, Reapplication, And Protective Clothing.

Shannon O'Grady - Endurance Fueling, Carbohydrates, Protein, Creatine, NSF Certification, And Evidence-based Sports Nutrition.

Recent Topics

Sports, Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Endurance Training, Race Preparation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast
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The Ultimate Porkies Course Preview with David Clark, Experienced Hiker and Backpacker

September 05, 2026

In this episode, Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay sit down with special guest David Clark—avid backpacker, hiker, and professor at Grand Valley State University. Having spent years in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while attending Michigan Tech, David developed a deep passion for the Porcupine Mountains and has hiked every single trail throughout the Wilderness State Park. He joins the show to provide an incredibly detailed, step-by-step breakdown of both the 50-mile and half marathon courses. Whe...

Porkies Wilderness 50 Mile and Heavy Half Course Preview Pro Tips

August 09, 2026

100 Things I Love About Running

July 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast
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How do I get in touch with "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast?

"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast is hosted by Loretta Tobolske-Horn and Lindsay Phenix. Its publicly listed emails are loretta.ornerymuleracing@gmail.com and dirtrunner100@yahoo.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast: loretta.ornerymuleracing@gmail.com and dirtrunner100@yahoo.com.

How many listeners does "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast?

"The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise in trail or ultrarunning, endurance coaching, sports medicine, sports nutrition, outdoor recreation, race preparation, or endurance products; demonstrated professional experience is generally sufficient. Common among recent guests: Leadership of an endurance-sports or nutrition company; Professional medical or scientific expertise relevant to runners; Extensive trail-running, hiking, or backpacking experience. Recent guests include David Clark, Scott McLean, and Shannon O'Grady.

How hard is it to get booked on "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does "The Dirt" Trailrunning Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Trail Running, Ultrarunning, Endurance Training, and Race Preparation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

loretta.ornerymuleracing@gmail.com

dirtrunner100@yahoo.com

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