Best Luis Escobar Podcasts (2024)

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Mikey Mitchell On The Toughest Double You've Never Heard Of, And How Luis Escobar Captures Trail Running History 59:06

15d ago59:06

59:06

Host Buzz Burrell and new co-host Zoë Rom ask each other rapid-fire questions to get to know one another and share hot takes about the best trails, races, and the proper length for running socks. 19:33 Zoë interviews social media star and professional runner Mikey Mitchell about adventure and authenticity online, his big race season, and why raves …

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Ryan Montgomery on Pride, Balance and Western States, Plus Diana Fitzpatrick on WSER’s Evolution 54:50

22h ago54:50

54:50

00:00:54 Hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell discuss their connection to the Western States Endurance Run and why it’s a rising tide for trail running. 12:58:00 Zoë Rom talks to pro ultrarunner Ryan Montgomery about how he embodies pride all year long, and how his patient approach to training has paid off in his running career, and his hopes for Western…

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311: Susan Smyth Two Runners One Horse 33:03

2d ago33:03

33:03

“Let them know it’s okay to ride or it’s okay to run. You’ll survive and you can switch off.” Susan Smyth is the coordinator and ride manager of the Ride & Tie race. In this episode, Susan chats with Luis about Ride & Tie, the details around this special race based on the old Pony Express, where the race has been held, the Cool Summer Night Run whi…

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310: Dr. Andy Pasternak Has Your Back at Western States 100 54:38

9d ago54:38

54:38

“A lot of times we tend to see medical issues from Robinson through Rucky Chucky. And that’s where we have a lot of our medical teams set up.” Dr. Andy Pasternak is the medical director for the Western States 100-mile endurance run. In this episode, Dr. Andy chats with Luis about meeting at the Rose Bowl, being the medical director of Western State…

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309: Born to Run First Timers 2:02:05

16d ago2:02:05

2:02:05

“I am what I call a back of the packer runner. And I felt encouraged by everybody on the course. People that I would be like, why are they going to try and encourage me, they’re off running really fast. But everyone was so encouraging and so nice. I did not feel invisible on the course which sometimes I do.” In this special episode, Luis chats with…

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308: Chris Andrews is the Run Coach You Need 1:21:19

23d ago1:21:19

1:21:19

“I think that there is always room to grow, but you can’t grow without other people understanding where you can work with them and where they can work with you.” Chris Andrews is a professional runner and coach. Chris chats with Luis about Born to Run Ultramarathon Extravaganza, how he got into running, getting robbed at gunpoint, running the Big S…

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Healing Grief With a 460-Mile FKT 37:08

29d ago37:08

37:08

Corrine and Buzz chat about Corrine’s finish at Transvulcania, and an exciting update for the Trailhead. Corrine shares what she’s learned from hosting the Trailhead, and why everyday runners are the lifeblood of the sport. 12:56 Zoë Rom interviews Emily Halnon, whose recent book To The Gorge explores grief and resilience on the Pacific Crest Trail…

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Taper Tantrums, Cat B and Fat Dog 33:57

1M ago33:57

33:57

Buzz and Corrine chat about taper tantrums ahead of Corrine’s upcoming spring A race, and everything that goes into a successful taper. Corrine interviews trail runner and coach Cat Bradley. They discuss Cat’s impressive track record in the sport, Cat 2.0, her coaching, and how to race with nothing to lose. Your performance is not a measure of your…

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307: Harris Goodman is Finding Family Everywhere 49:57

2M ago49:57

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“So then my younger brother calls me up and he’s freaked out. He is like, he has 12 half siblings. All different moms, all the same dad. His dad.” Harris Goodman is a pathologist and a long-distance runner. In this episode, Harris chats with Luis about his experience at Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run, being a pathologist, the restorative reset t…

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306: Aimee Kohler is a Mountain Runner Focused on a Sustainable Future 53:56

2M ago53:56

53:56

“I just really love being out on the mountains, spending longer runs out on the mountains, and I’m just stoked on hard trail running right now.” Aimee Kohler is a mountain runner and chats with Luis about being a Fit Specialist at a running store, common mistakes people make when choosing shoes, maintaining trails, OCR events, running in the Copper…

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Comebacks, AI Coaching, Short & Steep Running 33:16

2M ago33:16

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Buzz and Corrine chat about staying in the game when you hit a setback, physical, mental or emotional. Corrine talks with Tracer co-founder Joey Wilson about AI coaching and the future of tech in trail running. And Buzz chats with Six03 Endurance race director, Tom Hooper, about the joys of short and steep running on the East Coast. For 100 years, …

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305: Colin Dean Leads Brass Mash 1:11:48

2M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

“This is so much fun and all the flags are flying, and I think there was dirt wrestling happening, and everybody had their beverage of choice cracked open.” Colin Dean is a musician and leader of the Brass Mash Band out of San Luis Obispo. Colin chats with Luis about the California central coast, Cal Poly, trombones, how he got into music, his favo…

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304: REPLAY: Raw Talk with Michael Versteeg 2:59:19

2M ago2:59:19

2:59:19

“I’m really fucking good at ignoring pain.” Michael Versteeg is a bad ass professional distance runner sponsored by Satisfy. Hear about him building tiny homes, why he walked off the Colorado Trail after completing over 400 miles, his musical tastes, microdosing and why he will never tape his nipples. David Valenzuela gives his best advice for maki…

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Spring DOMS, Mammoth Trail fest & Cheap Shoes 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

Corrine and Buzz chat about spring training, how to think about tune-up races, and everything you need to know about that familiar heavy muscle feeling you get after a big effort, known as delayed onset muscle soreness. Corrine talks to Mammoth Trailfest Race Director Tim Tollefson about his journey with body dysmorphia and building community with …

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303: Adam Lopez Gets Musical 3:10:09

2M ago3:10:09

3:10:09

Adam Lopez is a musician, music teacher, and runner. This Road Dog musical special episode was recorded live at the Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiology…

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302: Michael Nájera is Running Tofu Scramble 1:15:34

3M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

“We started our Friday runs and those are ones we call caffeinated rituals.” Michael Nájera is a runner from Los Angeles. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about his parents migrating from Mexico, how he got started running, running in high school, running on dirt, traveling up to run Born to Run, his informal run meet up called Tofu Scrambl…

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The Most Epic Barkley yet? and Adaptive Running with Zach Friedley 45:17

3M ago45:17

45:17

Buzz and Corrine talk about what we are all talking about, Jasmin Paris’s epic finish at this year’s Barkley Marathon, a record 5 finishers, and the lore of Barkley. In an interview with Born to Adapt trail race founder, Zach Friedley, Corrine gets good advice, race directors should reach out to adaptive runners, have plans in place to accommodate …

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301: Andrew Miller Coaching 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

“I just like running. I like running. I Like spending time with my friends and that’s pretty much I think what everybody else is out there for to.” Andrew Miller is the 2016 Western States winner in under 16 hours. In this episode, Andrew chats with Luis about winning the Western States 100 at 20 years old, the details he remembers about that win, …

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300: Beer on the Road Dog Podcast with Brad Garfinkel 1:48:09

3M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

“There’s a couple of things I do well. I drink beer really really well and I enjoy lots of it. And I run. I am a better beer drinker than I am a runner but I found that they both go hand and hand.” Brad Garfinkel is a beer drinker and a runner. In this special episode, we mash up the Beer on the Run podcast with Road Dog Podcast to get Beer on the …

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Lululemon’s FURTHER, rising star Anna Gibson and Sleep vs. Eating 41:04

3M ago41:04

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Corrine and Buzz talk about the FURTHER ultra event last week in Palm Springs, records shattered by Camille Herron and how the event sought to push scientific understanding of female performance further. Plus, this event really hearkens back to the origins of ultra running – the 6-day race. Corrine interviews multisport athlete and rising track and…

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299: David Hellard is Taking the Caffeine Bullet 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

“You might be needing to use caffeine different ways depending on if you’re using it to help make the right decisions, or to avoid sleep, or for motivation.” David Hellard is one of the presenters of the Golden Trail Series, ultra marathon runner, running journalist, founder of Caffeine Bullet and presenter on The Bad Boy Running Podcast. In this e…

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298: The Places We Run 1:12:03

4M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

“I feel like these endurance events really unite participants, volunteers, and others to respect our forests and rivers while in pursuit of athletic dreams and wilderness adventures.” Bob Crowley, Hal Hall, and Tim Twietmeyer are the authors of the new book, States The Places We Run: Celebrating 50 years of American Ultrarunning History. In this sp…

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Community Racing, and the low down on run coaching with CTS’s Jason Koop 37:56

4M ago37:56

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Race season is upon us, and Buzz and Corrine chat about how races are the cornerstone of the trail running community and they touch on some of the “closer to home” races they plan to be at this year. Let us know where you are racing this year at trailhead@ultrasignup.com or @ultrasignup on Instagram. Corrine talks with CTS coach Jason Koop about ho…

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297: Richard Larsen Loves Going Uphill 58:57

4M ago58:57

58:57

“As runners age, all sorts of things age. Our cardio vascular system, our feet, our mobility, but for some reason, in uphill running, the aging curve is different.” Richard Larsen is a 72-year-old mountain runner who specializes in running uphill. In this episode, Richard chats with Luis about starting a running club, mountain running, 5ks, advice …

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296: Jade Belzberg and Nickademus de la Rosa are a Powerhouse Couple 1:22:15

4M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

“I would say what differentiates us is we try to take a very holistic approach. Thinking about the athlete as an individual outside of running.” Jade Belzberg and Nickademus de la Rosa are ultra-runners and coaches. In this episode, they chat with Luis about moving to San Luis Obispo, survival run in Nicaragua called Fuego Y Agua, Jade’s first ultr…

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Shoes, Strava Legend Larissa Rivers, and All Age Running 34:23

4M ago34:23

34:23

Buzz and Corrine chat about their favorite shoes and how you can find your perfect pair. Corrine talks with Strava’s Larissa Rivers about community, segments and her local legend status. And Buzz chats with listeners. Christopher asks about training through life changes: new job and becoming a parent. Matt started running in his 30s and is wonderin…

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295: The Beer is Done with Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld 1:55:35

4M ago1:55:35

1:55:35

“My concept was, when you crack the third beer, the podcast starts. Cause that’s when the good conversation starts.” In this episode, Clint Welch and Jack Rosenfeld chat with Luis about ending the Beer on the Run podcast, baseball, football, running events, how Beer on the Run got started, how they got guests by shooting their shot, some of their f…

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294: Amber Graziano on Recovery Road Runners 1:14:31

5M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

“No, I don’t drink. I’ve changed my whole life. I mean for me, running literally saved my life because when I stopped drinking, I found a marathon plan and I trained for a marathon and that’s what I did to stay sober in the early days.” Amber Graziano is the founder of Recovery Road Runners which is a running organization focused on recovery throug…

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Mental Health and Ultras with Drew Petersen and KTRW Award Winners 46:18

5M ago46:18

46:18

Corrine and Buzz talk all about gear! What you need and what you can leave at home. Corrine interviews professional skier and lifelong runner Drew Petersen. In the most human of ways, Drew shares how he rediscovered running in the wake of a serious accident and his journey in overcoming challenges with his mental health. Together, Corrine and Drew …

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293: Raheem Yusuff is a Worldly Runner 1:19:59

5M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

“Yeah, that’s the last part of my body that needs to become Raramuri, my feet.” Raheem Yusuff is a distance runner, boxer, and former US Military member. In this episode, Raheem chats with Luis about his experience running in Mexico with the Tarahumara, how he ended up in the US military, jumping out of airplanes, boxing, and how he got into runnin…

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292: Pam Reed Goes Western States, Badwater, and Hard Rock Back-to-Back to-Back 1:31:34

5M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

You know you get 60 hours to do it. So, I just feel like I’m going to be out there for maybe three days. I’m determined. I am going to finish it.”, Pam Reed is a 2022 inductee in the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. In this episode, she chats with Luis about cold plunging, running Western States, her experiences running Badwater, running Hard Ro…

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Winter Training, Callie Vinson and KTRW Winners 42:53

5M ago42:53

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Buzz and Corrine discuss how they use the dreadmill and maintain motivation during the winter months. For more information about Up For Air, check out the website: https://upforairseries.org/ Corrine talks with Callie Vinson about how she conquered her first FKT in November 2024. You can follow Callie on Instagram @callievinsonn. Buzz talks with tw…

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291: Jean Knaack & George Rehmet RRCA 1:38:25

5M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

“We are being good stewards of our membership’s dues and the resources that we do bring in. And creating programs and providing services that are vitally need to keep the running community vibrant and strong.” Jean Knaack is the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Runners Club of America and George Rehmet is the President of the RRCA. In this episo…

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290: Sam Heward Runs Ultra X Nevada 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

“We want to take people to beautiful remote parts of the world, challenge them over the course of multiple days and allow them to kind of connect with each other in this kind of campsite experience. Sam Heward is the co-founder and organizer of the company Ultra X. Ultra X specializes in multi-day ultramarathon races all over the world. In this epi…

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The Joy of Midwest Trail Running & Questions from Semi-Rad 36:25

6M ago36:25

36:25

We’re back! Welcome to Season 3 of The Trailhead. Buzz and Corrine come clean for 2024. There were lots of surprises at the end of 2023. Corrine speaks with Michele Hartwig of Ornery Mule Racing about the joys of Midwest trail running. Get all the info about Ornery Mule Racing at www.ornerymuleracing.com. Buzz answers Semi-Rad’s, Brendan Leonard, m…

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289: Chris Koehler Runs Away from the Darkness 2:12:12

6M ago2:12:12

2:12:12

“The next couple of days were really rough. They were really dark. But something inside of me woke up. And it’s something that I think is inside all of us. And that is this desire to change.” Chris Koehler is a professor of 3D Animation and a runner who went through a transformation. In this episode, hear Chris chat with Luis about how he got into …

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288: Leo Schumaker is Running Media 1:52:47

6M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

“I’d put my shoes on every day and go out for a run, go out for a run, go out for a run and find other people.” Leo Schumaker hosts a podcast called "Running and Racing with Leo Schumaker and Friends" on KMRE 88.3 FM Monday nights 5:30 to 6 PM (PST). He also hosts a podcast of the same name and hosts a blues music show called Bluesland. Leo discuss…

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Episode 28: What does 2024 hold for the NYM and how can we be positive? 23:28

6M ago23:28

23:28

In this episode John Anthony talks about how it could be bleak that the Mets missed out on Ohtani and Yamamoto, but he also discusses why we should trust Stearns and Cohen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-anthony-risso/support

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287: Zach Friedley Shares His UTMB Experience 2:15:46

6M ago2:15:46

2:15:46

“It truly was one of the most bad ass days of my life. I got to run with my buddy through the Alps, insane conditions, cross the finish line, I mean at the end of the day it was an amazing day for me.” Zach Friedley is an adaptive athlete who started a non profit called Mendecino Movement Project to help people with different challenges move their …

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UltraData: Reflecting on 10 Years of UltraSignup Data 26:11

7M ago26:11

26:11

As we enter 2024, (how???) we began to realize that the world has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Our data guru, Matt Abbott, decided to take a look back at 10 years of USU stats. He reviews the growth of the sport, which distances are the most popular, and who is running and where. We’d love to hear from you. What is your experience in trail o…

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286: Frank Fumich is Running for Things Bigger Than Himself 1:44:43

7M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

“Lots of people are so busy. Going through life with their head down and working 9 to 5 and really not pushing their boundaries or looking around and then they just don’t see it. But once you start doing this stuff, it just sort of flows naturally to you.” Frank Fumich Mr. Fumich is a family man and extreme ultra-endurance athlete. He is an adventu…

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Episode 27: Ohtani signs with the Dodgers, but that's ok, the Mets have a lot to look forward to 21:59

7M ago21:59

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My dream of Shohei Ohtani being a New York Met is shattered. Although Shohei will never be a New York Met, Mets fans still have a lot to look forward to in the Stearns era!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-anthony-risso/support

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285: Julie Burges and Cam Ayala Unexpected Mash-up 1:59:29

7M ago1:59:29

1:59:29

“Knowing that there was a morning where I had to wake up and I had to have my parents drive me to that hospital, and I knew that after they put the anesthesia in my vein, I would wake up a completely different person.” In this special accidental mash-up episode, Luis has 2 completely different guests on at the same time. Julie Burges is an ultra-ru…

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Episode 26: Luis Severino moves from the Bronx to Queens 19:01

7M ago19:01

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The Mets have made their first big move in the David Stearns era!!! They signed starting pitcher Luis Severino. How does this play into the Mets rotation??? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-anthony-risso/support

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Episode 25: I'M BACK!!! 2023 Retrospective! What does the future hold for this podcast? 27:52

7M ago27:52

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Sorry for the little break there. I plan to be more consistent with my uploads. There is a lot to talk about regarding the current state of the Mets, but first I go over the second half of the 2023 season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-anthony-risso/support

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284: Joe Church is Cruising to Run a Marathon 1:49:53

7M ago1:49:53

1:49:53

“So I have never DNFed on a cruise ship. My PR was 4:06 and it was one of the very early ones that I did.” Joe Church is a marathon runner and part of the River Runners running club. Hear Joe chat with Luis and co-host Brad Garfinkel about how he got into running, how he started running marathons, how he started running marathons on cruise ships, h…

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2023 Wrap-Up & 2024 Predictions 23:41

7M ago23:41

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In this episode Corrine and Buzz reflect on the most inspirational moments of 2023, share their hot takes from 2023 and look forward to 2024. You’ll also hear from the trail community: coaches, athletes, writers, and podcast listeners. Thanks to: HOKA athlete, paraglider, film maker Allie Mac. Athlete Callie Vinson Run the Alps founder, Doug Mayer …

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283: The Clemens Clan Hike the Camino 1:36:52

7M ago1:36:52

1:36:52

“Slow is steady, steady is fast.” Jim Clemens, Tyler Clemens, and Chris Clemens hike the Camino. Luis chats with the Clemens family about their adventures on the trail. Hear about the logistics, food and drink along the way, the interactive app they used, interactions with fellow travelers, reflecting on the hike, what it meant to be together as a …

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282: Going Deep in the Copper Canyons 2:27:53

8M ago2:27:53

2:27:53

“This is about how we treat each other, and how we walk together in this community.” In this special Road Dog Podcast, Luis records the experiences he has down in the Copper Canyons. Hear beautiful traditional Tarahumara music, poetry, a sunrise ceremony, and a parade. Support Road Dog Podcast by: 1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patre…

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UTMB, BTP and Paragliding 34:57

8M ago34:57

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Corrine and Buzz chat about the UTMB/WAM controversy. Then Corrine puts Andy Pearson and Dominic Grossman in the hot seat. She gets all the info on their new podcast “Between Two Pines” Buzz and Lowa Boots athlete Max Siegel talk about his love for trail running and paragliding. This episode of The Trailhead is brought to you by Lowa Boots. For 100…

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