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“Put Some Salsa On It.”

“If Running is your Church and it's your soul, why are you not going.”

“You Can Show Up”

Victor Ballesteros is a multi-talented individual who has a passion for running, creativity, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Victory Sports Design, a company that creates durable and functional gear bags for runners. Victor's journey as an entrepreneur began when he designed a bag for his art supplies in college and realized there was a need for better drop bags in the ultra running community. He took the opportunity to create high-quality gear bags that are built to last. Victory Bags have become a staple in the ultra running community and are highly regarded for their functionality and durability.

In addition to his work with Victory Sports Design, Victor is also involved in the Trails in Motion film Tour, where he helps curate and manage the global event. Victor shares the story of how he took over Bay Trail Runners and Trails in Motion film festival after the passing of his friend Rob. He discusses the emotional significance of continuing Rob's legacy and the impact of the film festival on the running community.

Victor also talks about his recent role as a race director for the Tamalpa Headlands 50K and the challenges he faced in organizing the race. He emphasizes the importance of showing up and taking care of oneself amidst personal struggles and commitments. In this final part of the conversation, Victor reflects on his recent race experience and the importance of showing up and embracing the journey. They discuss the Dipsea race and the Tour de Giants, two challenging races that hold special meaning for Victor. They also touch on the allure of ultra-distance running and the difficulty of articulating the experience. 

Victor’s Links

IG - @victorysportdesign

Website - Victory Sport Design

HEADLANDS 50K Registration Sign Up HERE

Things we talked about on the show.

Victory Sport Design

SFRC

Brett Rivers

Jorge Maravilla

Ted KnudsonWSER

Tahoe 200

Candice Burt

Johny Burton

Mark Gilligan

Trails In Motion Film Tour

Helen Diller UCSF Cancer Research Center

Robert Rhodes

Dirtbagger Film Syndicate

Bay Trail Runners

Todd Gleaden

Tamalpa Headlands 50k

Tamalpa Runners 

Tim and Diana Fitspatric

Miwok 100k

Nike Trail

Tor Des Geants

Favorite Trail: The Dipsea

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