Elite Trail Runner Creates Community | Jacob Puzey: E66

<p>“What I love about running and what I love about the running and particularly the trail running community is how inclusive it is, or at least it can be. You can be a runner and not ever do an ultra in your life, and that doesn’t make you a lesser person or a lesser runner.” - Jacob Puzey</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Power of Community, Resilience, and Passion in Trail Running - with Jacob Puzey</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is sponsored by <strong>Thrive Protein</strong> | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: <a href="https://www.thriveprotein.ca/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Comment your biggest takeaway from this conversation for a chance to win a special RUNEGADE prize</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Ever wonder what it takes to be an elite trail runner, race director and community builder all at once? Join us as we explore Jacob Puzey’s inspiring journey from humble beginnings in rural America to setting world records on a treadmill, inspiring thousands through Five Peaks races, and his unwavering love for nature and community. </p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is a testament to the idea that running is about people, passion, and purpose- no podium required.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Jacob's early love for running and coming from a big, supportive family</li><li>How a childhood in rural America shaped his connection to nature and running</li><li>The story behind setting a 50-mile treadmill record in 2016</li><li>Building the Five Peaks trail series as a celebration of nature, family, and community</li><li>The importance of inclusivity and accessibility in trail running for all ages and abilities</li><li>The mental, physical, and emotional benefits of trail running beyond competition</li><li>Insights into maintaining a balanced, sustainable approach to racing and life</li><li>The role of mentorship, perseverance, and mindset in transforming challenges into growth</li><li>How community connects us across diverse backgrounds and beliefs</li><li>Jacob’s thoughts on the future, race ambitions, and staying true to the love of the run</li></ul><p>Connect with Jacob:</p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@jacobpuzey</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fivepeaks.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Five Peaks Series</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Remember, the trail isn’t just a place to run, it’s a space to grow, connect, and inspire. Cheers to the everyday act of showing up on the trails, in life, and in community - and we're happy you're a RUNEGADE.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/altramarathonman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaenh5h8vmWEWXLDSGfuLYwuGPR3Tyfzcs6WyvlIijF6chzJPcJPItc4otciCQ_aem_Ro279UmXBr3xVAzU_3s00A" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Todd and Mark:</p><ul><li>​Email: runegadepodcast@gmail.com</li><li>​Todd on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/altramarathonman" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li>​Mark on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runclemark" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li>​<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RUNEGADEpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://pathprojects.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> | our favourit