"Ahead of His Time" - Matt Carpenter Interviewed by Scott Jurek

This is a special episode of the Freetrail podcast. Today we're publishing a conversation that took place on stage at TrailCon between Matt Carpenter and Scott Jurek - two of the most significant figures in trail running history.   Scott interviews Matt, exploring his remarkable athletic achievements as both a peer and an admirer.   Topics: 00:00 Intro

02:34 Matt Carpenter & Scott Jurek

05:10 Matt's Origins in Running

08:15 His Analytical Approach to Training

16:22 The Early Days of Skyrunning

21:05 Racing Around the World

25:40 Advocating for Change

29:45 Walking Away From Public Life

36:53 The Leadville 100

42:30 Breaking the Leadville Record

47:10 How Trail Running Has Changed

51:25 The Cost of Competing at the Highest Level