The Hobby Jogger Podcast

May 07 2024
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Welcome to The Hobby Jogger Podcast, where elite athletes and ham-and-eggers lace up their stories. We explore the common ground that running creates from the world-class runner to the hobbyist hitting the pavement, trail or treadmill. Expect a blend of inspiration, laughter and the shared joy that makes every step count. Join us on this journey, where every run is a story worth sharing.

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Caleb Bowen Shares His Path to Western States

May 07 2024 61 mins  
Have you ever stood at the starting line of a goal so intimidating, it seemed to stretch out like an endless trail before you? That's where we find ultra-runner Caleb Bowen, our guest this week, as he shares his anticipation for the Western States Endurance Run, balancing the rigorous demands of his training with a full-time coaching career. Together with Ohio's trail mas

E11 | Jim Walmsley on Ultra-Running, Gear Innovations, and Cross Training

May 03 2024 48 mins  
Join us as we sit down with ultrarunning champion Jim Walmsley to recount his breathtaking victory in France's Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, his unique wedding anniversary that would make any Star Wars fan green with envy, and the scoop on Jim's strategic race kit evolutions to tackle grueling ultra marathon distances. Wil Walmsley, friend of the show and twin brother to Jim

E10 | Carlos Del Pino on Hoka, Sexy Pace, and Life Beyond Running

Apr 23 2024 44 mins  
Set your pace with us as we embark on a lively exploration into Hoka's innovative running footwear, guided by the brand's own Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma rep, Carlos Del Pino. Carlos illuminates how Hoka's bold approach to reinvention continually adapts to the evolving demands of runners.We touch on the concept of 'sexy pace'—a sweet spot in speed that

E09 | Ryan Thrower Discusses The Evolution of Freetrail

Apr 09 2024 49 mins  
Join the trail-running conversation as we take you on an adventure with Ryan Thrower, co-founder and creative mind behind Freetrail. Ryan sheds light on his partnership with Dylan Bowman, their efforts to elevate athletes in the sport, and the joy of crafting stories through video and audio that encapsulate the essence of trail running. We talk with Ryan about his position on the W

E08 | The Runner's Mindset with Elizabeth Clor

Mar 26 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with the 14-time Boston Marathon qualifier, and author of Boston Bound, to unearth the tenacity and strategy behind her remarkable achievements. Elizabeth shares the importance of mental fortitude, some of the training regimens that have propelled her forward, and how she's turned her passion for writing into a tool for race preparation and reflect

E07 | Tabor and Eli Hemming: Black Canyon and Big Alta

Mar 12 2024 45 mins  
Join us as we talk with Tabor and Eli Hemming, a lightning-fast trail running couple and Adidas Terrex athletes. They lace up the conversation with insights into Adidas trail running shoes, describing their enhanced stability and performance on demanding terrains like those encountered in Eli's back to back first place finishes at Black Canyon 60k and Big Alta 50k, and Tabor&a

E06 | Omar Posadas on His Road to the Boston Marathon

Feb 27 2024 52 mins  
Imagine lacing up your shoes for a casual jog, only to find yourself crossing the finish line at one of the world’s most renowned marathons. That's the journey Omar Posadas shares with us, as we delve into his inspirational story of transformation from everyday runner to Boston Marathon qualifier. Amidst a pandemic that locked down gyms and changed lives, Omar found solace a

E05 | Andrew Glaze on the Joy of Ultrarunning

Feb 13 2024 52 mins  
Running a hundred miles in a week is no small feat, but imagine doing it for 200 consecutive weeks—Andrew Glaze has done just that. With a philosophy of "smile or you're doing it wrong," Andrew joins us to recount his journey through the remarkable achievement, the creation of his Coco Canyons challenge, and the humor he finds amidst the trolls on social media. Our

E04 | Jeremy Pope Shares His Strategy for Black Canyon 100K

Jan 30 2024 36 mins  
Step into the world of endurance racing with Ohio's own ultra-runner, Jeremy Pope, as he opens up about his preparations for the Black Canyon 100K. Our conversation covers the mental strategies for pacing and the balancing act of starting a race intelligently to preserve energy for the demanding miles ahead.As Jeremy has also found a spot on the 2024 Western States waitlist, w

E03 | Ellen Landes Unpacks Nutrition Strategies for Runners

Jan 16 2024 43 mins  
Unlock the secrets to peak performance with Ellen Landes, the Runner's Dietitian. Ellen joins our show with her wealth of knowledge on nutrition for runners, and the credentials to back it up —Master of Science in Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Certified Personal Trainer. It's a balancing act—nourishing your body for the long run (pun intended) and