Summary

In this episode, Sam Brower, a former cyclist and current trail runner, shares his journey from cycling to running. He discusses his love for endurance sports, his experience in the military, and how he got into trail running. Sam highlights the mindset and training lessons he learned from cycling and how they apply to his running journey. He also talks about his first trail race, the Speedgoat 28k, and the challenges he faced during the race. Sam emphasizes the importance of adaptability and adjusting to unexpected situations in the world of trail running. Sam Brower discusses his experience with different types of endurance sports, including cycling and trail running. He shares how he finds road running boring and prefers the challenge and enjoyment of trail running. Sam also talks about his post-race recovery and his future race plans, including his goal to complete his first ultra in November. He emphasizes the importance of being flexible and open to change in training and shares his perspective on the running community as a supportive tribe.

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