Episode #3: Do You Have That Dog In You?

Episode #4: Muling Loopholes with Otto S

Otto is a runner and outdoor enthusiast from Bozeman Montana. He is a trail focused footwear designer by trade and has a wealth of knowledge on shoe technology as well as in the overall outdoor retail landscape. Otto has a stellar resume competing in The Cirque Series mountain races and currently focused on Ultra endurance racing, specifically the Crazy Mountain 100. In this interview episode Otto runs the gamut of questions with our host Jake Jr., gives some insight on the shoe biz, answers some hypotheticals, and the boys talk strategy on how to take full advantage of your pacing crew without breaking the rules. Enjoy!

Episode #3: Do You Have That Dog In You?

Do you have that dog in you? This episode is all about underdogs! Our host Jake Jr. discusses his preference for the underdog mindset and highlights true underdog stories from the running world and beyond. Links:  Zach Miller Documentary  https://youtu.be/xvJMlwNUAsI?si=yrUgWo7CBoEh-sC4 [https://youtu.be/xvJMlwNUAsI?si=yrUgWo7CBoEh-sC4]  Zach Miller & Jim Wamsley UTMB 2023 Highlights  https://youtu.be/AaCGGopQOJ0?si=j_Egp1z9o6bHTzx5 [https://youtu.be/AaCGGopQOJ0?si=j_Egp1z9o6bHTzx5]  Michael Otteson Youtube:  https://youtu.be/qQXswaLlX4E?si=vUu5_QAULiSZDdxW [https://youtu.be/qQXswaLlX4E?si=vUu5_QAULiSZDdxW] Conor Mantz & Clayton Young Qualify for Paris 2024  https://youtu.be/xYrGTv-QPLA?si=fUpuCxCJ7gFOZhy4 [https://youtu.be/xYrGTv-QPLA?si=fUpuCxCJ7gFOZhy4]  Music: Intro: 40 k by Gee Tee  https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=0756e06f7e0e43b7 [https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=0756e06f7e0e43b7]  Outro: Making It Right By Remember Sports https://open.spotify.com/track/3k8hFSYbeMcHbyx3Ah3mBV?si=3f43595c42944aec [https://open.spotify.com/track/3k8hFSYbeMcHbyx3Ah3mBV?si=3f43595c42944aec]

Episode #2: Philly Special with Mike Shoolbraid

Mike is an ultra trail runner from Philadelphia. He is the resident expert on trail running in the Wissahickon Valley Park (The Wiss) which is the crown jewel of Philadelphia's park system with over 50 miles of trails. In this interview episode Mike runs the gamut of questions with our host Jake Jr., describes his approach to running, details his knowledge of the Wiss, and lays out his big goals for the year. Mike's running style is unique and motivating and he is an incredible follow on Strava especially if you are interested in the Philly/East Coast Ultra Trail scene. https://www.strava.com/athletes/23295043?oq=mike%20 If you would like to support conservation and maintenance of Wiss please consider making a donation to the Friends of the Wissahickon https://fow.org/ Creds: Intro: 40k by Gee Tee https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=b55c5585eddd4394 Outro: High (ft Lois Lauri) by Polygon https://youtu.be/ksh6eeMYdXg?si=k2WiV_H9hmn4pWSr

Episode #1: Outside Over Inside (Solo Jawn)

Our host Jake Jr. sits down with himself to highlight the benefits of recreating outdoors over the comfort and ease of the indoors.  He gives some insight on how to plan and motivate towards more outdoor efforts.  He also tells a few stories of resilient runners who have benefited from outdoor training.  Links:  Yuki Kawauchi Story  https://youtu.be/GLtRS8JeQq0?si=i5hp2lc_0kPgwa3c Molly Seidel Story  https://youtu.be/SeCkzufh8dc?si=_gf3IbaQKkNoZBdd Lucy Charles-Barclay Indoor Set Up  https://youtu.be/tqM1tMZYm7A?si=jNXHuVD219nb3F5S Music:  Intro: 40 k by Gee Tee https://open.spotify.com/track/0wgBzTipYpPJACTfYIV10d?si=8fecb11e73ba4ced Outro: Keep Things Random by Jersey  https://open.spotify.com/track/7ElqztGIlLw0QQXiUR6Tk4?si=ab62232ada9547b5

Trailer Teaser Episode: Brian K Runs the gamut of questions

The Run Up-Take Podcast trailer/teaser episode. Brian K joins the show to help Jake Jr. test out some new pod equipment and run the gamut of questions. Brian is a cyclist, skier, runner, climber and all around outdoor enthusiast. Brian grew up and went to college in the SLC area and now resides in Seattle. He is stoked on his outdoor hobbies and has a ton of knowledge about them, he also knows how to kick back for some laughs and have a good time.