Dirt Nap Diaries
A trail running podcast for everyday trail runners juggling training with real life. Hosted by women’s trail running coach Brittany Olson, it’s where the messy, funny, and real parts of running meet strength, joy, and the reminder that you’re more than “just” a runner.
Dirt Nap Diaries
Episode 18: Aid Station 101: Snacks, Chaos, and Getting In and Out Fast
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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 is
- Why they look chaotic but somehow feel comforting
- How to get in and out quickly
- The most common things that slow runners down
- What first-timers never expect
- Why bringing your own electrolytes can save your race
- How to treat an aid station like a pit stop, not a lounge
- Simple mindset shifts to keep your momentum
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- Free guide: What’s In My Pack? Download here