EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 1H 20M
Running Into 2026: Lessons and Goals with Meg Eckert
from Trail Mix Running Podcast · host Trail Mix Running Podcast
In this episode of the Trail Mix Running Podcast, Nick and Steven are joined by teacher, coach, and women’s six-day distance world record holder Meg Eckert for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to what they’re chasing in 2026.Meg shares what excites her about running, her favorite song to put on when she's hitting a steep mountainside trail, and what she thinks about the potential of multi-day efforts as the sport continues to evolve. Together, they explore lessons learned, goals worth pursuing, and what it means to stay curious and motivated over the long haul.Find Meg online at www.instagram.com/_megeckert.Chapters00:00 – Intro / First Group Run of 202602:32 – Falling vs. Stumbling / WWDGD04:40 – Denton’s Dummest / Keep Austin Weird07:17 – Christmas Traditions / Hydration / HansIsYoungAndFit10:15 – Our GOAT Ann Trason / Running Before Garmin13:59 – WTF Chipotle / Palo Duro Listener / Lotteries / Bandit Running Leadville19:02 – Meg Eckert Introduction / Goals vs. Resolutions / Backyard 10124:09 – Meg Eckert Interview
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In this episode of the Trail Mix Running Podcast, Nick and Steven are joined by teacher, coach, and women’s six-day distance world record holder Meg Eckert for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to what they’re chasing in 2026.Meg shares what excites her about running, her favorite song to put on when she's hitting a steep mountainside trail, and what she thinks about the potential of multi-day efforts as the sport continues to evolve. Together, they explore lessons learned, goals worth pursuing, and what it means to stay curious and motivated over the long haul.Find Meg online at www.instagram.com/_megeckert.Chapters00:00 – Intro / First Group Run of 202602:32 – Falling vs. Stumbling / WWDGD04:40 – Denton’s Dummest / Keep Austin Weird07:17 – Christmas Traditions / Hydration / HansIsYoungAndFit10:15 – Our GOAT Ann Trason / Running Before Garmin13:59 – WTF Chipotle / Palo Duro Listener / Lotteries / Bandit Running Leadville19:02 – Meg Eckert Introduction / Goals vs. Resolutions / Backyard 10124:09 – Meg Eckert Interview
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