I had the opportunity to pace Hayden Hawks at the 2024 Western States 100. Hayden finished 3rd, only 16 seconds behind 2nd place in a sprint finish.
I also got the chance to help run with a camera up the escarpment for the livestream. In this episode I discuss my first experience at this iconic race.
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Back in March it was announced that Mountain Outpost would produce the livestream for the Western States 100!
On this episode we talk with Zac Marion - the Director of Livestream Production at Mountain Outpost about his background and all things Western States Livestream!
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Tayson Whittaker is the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Vitals - an ultralight backpacking gear company based in Cedar City, Utah. Tayson is also a dad of two, has an impressive beard, and just completed his first 100 mile trail race - the Bryce Canyon 100.
Is this episode we talk about how Tayson started a company before even graduating from college, how he loves being a father, and how trail running became a passion for him amidst his other outdoor hobbies. Of course we do a full race recap of his Bryce Canyon 100 and discuss what makes the outdoors so vital to our lives.
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Just 6 weeks after my 6th child was born I ran and won the Bryce Canyon 50 miler in course record time. My wife Danielle and I talk about how it went! Enjoy!
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Is this runnable? What does runnable mean? What is Fell Running? Sky Running? What's a VK? PTRA? UTMB? ITRA? FKT?
On this episode of the Headlamp Hour with my cohost Hayden Hawks we talk about, well, all things Trail Running! Especially for those just getting into trail running, we define all the trail running acronyms and terminology, talk about some of the biggest races, names, and gear in the trail running world, especially how that might differ from road running.
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Hey Headlampers! Welcome to the Headlamp Hour! On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Eszter Csillag - a trail runner born in Hungary but currently based in Hong Kong.
Eszter is a mother of two and just last week defended her dissertation for her PhD in Art History! On this episode we talk about how Eszter was raised in an active, sports family of 6 children in Budapest, Hungary, how she met her husband and now how she lives and trains in Hong Kong.
We talk about her involvement in the Pro Trail Runners association - specifically working on equality for women in media coverage and in all other aspects of trail running.
We talk about her amazing 3rd place finish at Western States in 2023 and her attempt at the Western States - UTMB double last year - and some difficult and personal issues that were going on behind the scenes but how she maintained a positive attitude through it all. We talk about the cultivating lessons learned and how she plans to attempt that double again in 2024!
We discuss some of the amazing friends she’s made through trail running and how it’s a sport that brings us all together!
We also talk about her adventures in raising two children in Hong Kong and how she fits in her training among Phd’ing, immersing herself in Chinese culture, and everything else that she has going in her life! I hope you enjoy this conversation with Ezster Csillag!
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Lauren Puretz is a trail runner based in Colorado Springs, CO. On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk about how she earned a GOLDEN TICKET to the 2024 Western States Endurance Run by getting 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k just a couple weeks ago. Lauren is also a gynecologist, wife, and mother of two! I hope you enjoy the conversation.
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On this episode I give a full race recap of my experience at the 2024 Black Canyon 100k. This was my debut 100k and it did not disappoint! To help me retell the story I’m joined by my wife Danielle as cohost. I know that you’ll enjoy the recap!
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On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Tyler Green and Rachel Drake - the trail running couple sponsored by Nike and based in Portland Oregon.
In addition to trail running, Tyler is a high school cross country coach and Rachel just finished up medical school, but most importantly they are parents to their 16 month old boy Lewis!
On this episode we talk about Tyler and Rachel’s recent trip and races in Hong Kong, Tyler’s conservative and consistent but sometimes aggressive racing style, what their typical day looks like as parents, a coach, and a recently minted doctor. We talk about Tyler’s spirituality and love for reading. We discuss Rachel’s Olympic trials qualifier but her decision to ultimately focus on the trails and go Golden Ticket hunting instead.
We also discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with being a sponsored married couple. We finish up by talking about Rachel’s upcoming race at the Black Canyon 100k, and where they might end up for Rachel’s medical residency training. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
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Originally from Whakatane New Zealand, Dan Jones now lives and spends most of his time in Wellington, NZ with his fiancee Michelle
Because of our mutual friendship, for this episode I brought on a special co-host, Hayden Hawks!
In this conversation we talk about Dan’s amazing breakout 2023 season, including 1st at Tarawera 100k on home soil, a 5th place finish at Western States, and an impressive 12th place finish at UTMB just weeks later.
We also go into Dan’s background with multisport, including a win at the prestigious Coast-to-Coast on a father-son team when Dan was back in high school.
Later on in the conversation we discuss how Dan thinks about sponsorship opportunities and challenges, and what he’s doing besides standing on podiums to build his brand as an athlete.
We finish off talking about his plans to do the Western States-UTMB double again and how he plans to best his already amazing performances from last year.
Hayden and I certainly enjoyed this conversation with Dan Jones and I hope you will too!
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Kim and Justin Haslam are a trail running couple from Ogden Utah. Both nurses, they balance their time between work, running, and being parents to their three children. In this conversation we talk about all of that and more - including life lessons learned from 100 miler finishes and DNFs, Justin’s appendicitis, Kim’s Vietnamese heritage, and helping their kids find and pursue their passions.
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Nicole and Patrick Monette are a dynamic couple hailing from Michigan, who juggle their roles as trail runners and devoted parents to three children. Nicole, a full-time Physical Therapist, boasts a remarkable past as a professional trail runner for Hoka. Meanwhile, Patrick, a dedicated stay-at-home Dad, talks about his growing passion for trail running. Together, they share insights into their unique journey — from the serendipitous meeting that brought them together to their deep dive into the exhilarating world of trail running. Beyond their athletic pursuits, Nicole and Patrick open up about the profound influence of their Christian faith, a cornerstone that shapes their identity. Join us as we explore their captivating story, touching on their aspirations for 2024 and beyond.
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On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Chris Morrison, a father, husband, trail runner, and content creator. We talk about how he grew up in Alaska, met his wife Ashley there and how later they made the drastic move to Phoenix. We discuss how he got into trail running as well as how he grew his Instagram following by posting authentic, funny, and relatable running content. We discuss the AMAZING story of how he got a nomination for Ultrasignup’s Best Pacer of 2023, and finally we talk about being a stay-at-home dad, and how he logs TONS of stroller miles.
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On this episode of the Headlamp Hour we talk with Summer and Christian Allen - The amazing all-american duo and parents of two, soon to be three! We discuss how they met at Weber State University, how they continued to compete and become All-Americans while raising their first child. We ask Summer what it’s like to go from running in the Olympic trials to being a mom and running during and after pregnancy and how she and Christian balance life as parents and competitive athletes. We talk about how Christian and Summer both competed in the Snowbird and Alta Cirque series, Christian’s win at his debut 50k at Speedgoat this past summer and his marathon olympic trials qualifying performance at CIM just a few weeks ago. We talk about how Christian plans to finish up his NCAA eligibility at BYU for the indoor and outdoor track seasons in 2024 then sign a professional contract, and how Summer plans to get back at it on the competitive running scene postpartum. Please excuse the audio quality in the last 5 minutes - as a new podcaster I am still working out the kinks but the heart of this conversation with Summer and Christian is definitely something you won’t want to miss! They are certainly a power couple and super fun to talk with, and I hope you enjoy the conversation!
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