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#38 Andy Pearson | Liquid Death, Vol State, & Creating Joy In Everything You Do
The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.
Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE
You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.
Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.
Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HERE
In this episode, Troy Meadows interviews Andy Pearson, VP of Creative at Liquid Death. They discuss Andy's journey to running, his high-pressure job, and the balance between work and family life.
They also delve into Andy's unique approach to creativity and how Liquid Death's unconventional marketing strategies have garnered attention. Andy shares his perspective on dealing with negative feedback and the importance of creating joy in everything they do. Andy Pearson discusses how he balances training with his responsibilities as a parent, work and getting in his training. He also shares his experience of orienteering with his son and the impact it has had on their relationship.
The conversation then shifts to the Barkley Marathons and the unique challenges it presents. Finally, Andy talks about the Vol State race and the support he received from road angels along the way. In this conversation, Andy Pearson discusses the dangers of running Vol State and shares his experiences running on country roads and the challenges of dealing with traffic. He discusses his excitement for Western States and the coincidence of both him and Dom getting selected in the lottery.
They also discuss Between Two Pines the Trail Running Comedy Podcast that Andy does with Dom Grossman and the fun they are having rifting with the guests that they have on each month.
He also mentions his idea for a fundraising event, running 100 miles by completing laps on a dirt path in a park to support his daughter's preschool.
Takeaways
Andy's journey to running started later in life, and he found success in ultra running despite not having a background in track or cross country.
Creativity is Andy's superpower, and he approaches it by being counterintuitive and contrarian.
Dealing with negative feedback is part of the process, and it can be used as fuel for improvement.
Orienteering can be a fun and engaging activity to do with children, fostering a love for adventure and navigation.
The Barkley Marathons is a grueling and unconventional race that tests participants both physically and mentally.
Training for Western States can be challenging, and injuries can impact preparation.
Fundraising through running can be a creative way to support local organizations.
Andy’s Links
IG @ievenshotthis
IG @betweentwopinespodcast
Things we talked about in the show
Liquid Death
Death Dust
Liquid Death Snowboard Bit
Barkley MarathonsVol State Race
Hots
Western States
Between 2 Pines
B2P Episode with Craig Thornley
Ray Miller Trail - Pt. Magu SP Malibu CA
If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below.
Sponsor Links:
Run Trail Life - Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to Runners for Public Lands.
Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.
Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.
Freetrail - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more.
Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.
MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon
Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Strava
Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube
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The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.
Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy’s Coaching Page HERE
You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon.
Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.
Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? LINK HERE
In this episode, Troy Meadows interviews Andy Pearson, VP of Creative at Liquid Death. They discuss Andy's journey to running, his high-pressure job, and the balance between work and family life.
They also delve into Andy's unique approach to creativity and how Liquid Death's unconventional marketing strategies have garnered attention. Andy shares his perspective on dealing with negative feedback and the importance of creating joy in everything they do. Andy Pearson discusses how he balances training with his responsibilities as a parent, work and getting in his training. He also shares his experience of orienteering with his son and the impact it has had on their relationship.
The conversation then shifts to the Barkley Marathons and the unique challenges it presents. Finally, Andy talks about the Vol State race and the support he received from road angels along the way. In this conversation, Andy Pearson discusses the dangers of running Vol State and shares his experiences running on country roads and the challenges of dealing with traffic. He discusses his excitement for Western States and the coincidence of both him and Dom getting selected in the lottery.
They also discuss Between Two Pines the Trail Running Comedy Podcast that Andy does with Dom Grossman and the fun they are having rifting with the guests that they have on each month.
He also mentions his idea for a fundraising event, running 100 miles by completing laps on a dirt path in a park to support his daughter's preschool.
Takeaways
Andy's journey to running started later in life, and he found success in ultra running despite not having a background in track or cross country.
Creativity is Andy's superpower, and he approaches it by being counterintuitive and contrarian.
Dealing with negative feedback is part of the process, and it can be used as fuel for improvement.
Orienteering can be a fun and engaging activity to do with children, fostering a love for adventure and navigation.
The Barkley Marathons is a grueling and unconventional race that tests participants both physically and mentally.
Training for Western States can be challenging, and injuries can impact preparation.
Fundraising through running can be a creative way to support local organizations.
Andy’s Links
IG @ievenshotthis
IG @betweentwopinespodcast
Things we talked about in the show
Liquid Death
Death Dust
Liquid Death Snowboard Bit
Barkley MarathonsVol State Race
Hots
Western States
Between 2 Pines
B2P Episode with Craig Thornley
Ray Miller Trail - Pt. Magu SP Malibu CA
If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below.
Sponsor Links:
Run Trail Life - Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to Runners for Public Lands.
Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.
Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.
Freetrail - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more.
Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.
MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon
Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website | Strava
Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube
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