<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Join the Newsletter at:<a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch </a></p><p><br></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br></a></p><p><br></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>JANJI</strong></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://bearbuttwipes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>BEAR BUTT WIPES</strong></a> <br></p><p><br></p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> </p><p>Start your free trial at  <a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>“The spirit of this community is fantastic—and none of these friendships would exist without trail running.” — MVD</em></p><p><br></p><p>It’s the final episode of <em>Trailing Indicators</em> for 2025, and Troy is closing out the year with a festive check-in from Corinne Shalvoy (reporting live from snowy Ouray, Colorado) and Matt Van Dalsem (holding it down in Marin). In classic TI fashion, the crew reflects on what went <em>right</em>—and <em>wrong</em>—this year, both on and off the trail.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Year-end gratitude and reflections on health, family, and the trail community.</p></li><li><p>Race season recaps including Corinne’s stacked calendar, Matt’s one-and-done Big Alta, and Troy’s ultra endurance (and stomach) lessons.</p></li><li><p>Honest talk about DNFs, mental fatigue, and the pressures of racing with intention.</p></li><li><p>2026 race plans:</p></li><ul><li><p>Corinne: Black Canyon100k, UTMB </p></li><li><p>Troy: Hellbender 100, Laurel Highlands, &amp; Barkley Fall Classic (maybe).</p></li><li><p>MVD: Big Alta 100K</p></li></ul><li><p>Lessons in balance: parenting, aging, professional pivots, and pacing the long game.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Corinne’s Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/corinne_shalvoyage/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@corinne_shalvoyage</a></p><p><a href="https://www.shalvoyrunning.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Corinnes’s Coaching Page</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@shalvoyrunning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Shalvoy Running - YouTube Channel</a></p><p><a href="https://custom.pressio.com/women_can_movement/shop/home" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Women Can Site</a> <br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Troy’s Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/troyontherun/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@troyontherun</a></p><p><a href="https://troyontherun.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troyontherun.com</a></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Ultra Coaching Page<br></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MVD Links</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mvd_trailrunner/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@mvd_trailrunner</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://utmb.world/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UTMB Mont Blanc</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.hellbender100.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hellbender 100</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.aravaiparunning.com/blackcanyon/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Black Canyon Ultras</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.aravaiparunning.com/javelina/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Javelina Jundred</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/gorge-waterfalls-100k" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gorge Waterfalls 100K</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.aravaiparunning.com/silverton-alpine/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Silverton Alpine 50K</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.madmooseevents.com/behind-the-rocks-home" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Behind the Rocks Ultra</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.bolderboulder.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Boulder Boulder 10K</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.redpointproductions.com/laurel-ultra" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Laurel Highlands Ultra</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.daybreakracing.com/big-alta-100k" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Big Alta 100K</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=119817" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Barkley Fall Classic</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Partner Links: </strong><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://janji.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Janji</strong></a><strong> - </strong><a href="http://janji.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Janji.com</a></p><p>A big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! 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