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#100 - Jeremy Strom


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Step into the world of mountain running's future with Jeremy Strom, the visionary behind Satori Endurance and coaching partner for the Skyrunner World Series. This conversation unveils the transformative potential of bringing authentic European-style sky running to American soil while nurturing the next generation of mountain athletes.

Jeremy's concept of "Satori" – perfect focus without expectations – forms the philosophical foundation for his approach to mountain running. Unlike track or cross-country, mountain running offers a spiritual dimension that creates lifelong connections between athletes and wild places. Through his youth development camps and coaching, Jeremy is building crucial bridges for talented young runners seeking alternatives to traditional collegiate running paths.

We dive deep into the technical elements that make sky running distinct – rope-assisted descents, exposure with real consequences, and terrain that challenges both mind and body. Jeremy explains how his upcoming Sky Camp partnership with Gravity House and the Skyrunner World Series aims to introduce more Americans to this intense mountain discipline while providing comprehensive training in mental preparation, technical skills, and physiological adaptation.

The conversation explores fascinating contrasts between different mountain regions, permitting challenges facing race directors, and what makes events like Broken Arrow so successful. Jeremy's insights on neurofunctional training reveal how elite mountain runners process visual information at superhuman speeds while managing fear and fatigue.

Perhaps most compelling is our discussion of perceived exertion as the ultimate limiting factor in mountain performance. Jeremy shares how changing your mindset can literally change what's physically possible for your body – illustrated by stories of athletes accomplishing seemingly impossible feats on technical mountain terrain.

For anyone fascinated by the evolution of trail running, the mental game of outdoor sports, or the growing accessibility of mountain adventures, this episode offers a masterclass in the science, art, and spirit of running in high places.

Follow Jeremy on IG - @jeremystromcoaching

Check out Satori Endurance - Satori Endurance 

Register of Skycamp ! -  Skycamp 

Register for U23 Trail Camp ! - Elevate Mountain Running Camp

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