May 31, 2024

Crocs, Eclipses, Trail Running Contracts, Bear Encounters, and thru hiking the Pangea Traverse with Lil Buddha

56 minutes

I discuss Crocs, eclipses, a game called Deal or No Deal with trail running contracts, and an interview with Lil Buddha about his Pangea Traverse and bear encounters. I share share some news and experiences with crocs, including a 5k run and and Chris Howett's Guinness world record marathon.

I discuss eclipses and play a fun game with Trail Running Brand contracts. I speak to Little' Buddha about his experiences as a long-distance hiker, his identity as a Hmong American, and his efforts to raise awareness and funds for the AAPI community. He talks about insights into his family's refugee journey and the challenges of planning and executing the Pangea Traverse.

Follow Lil Buddha: https://www.instagram.com/lilbuddhahikes/?hl=en

Takeaways

Crocs can be a source of Guiness world records especially in the marathon.

Eclipses are a captivating natural phenomenon

The game 'Deal or No Deal' is played with the Trail Running Industry

Thru-hiking and hitchhiking experiences are highlighted

The Pangea Traverse, a 16,000-mile hiking endeavor, requires meticulous planning and funding, presenting logistical and environmental challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Crocs Fascination

05:21 Passion for Eclipses and Outdoor Adventures

09:08 The Game of 'Deal or No Deal' in the Outdoor Industry

13:06 Hitchhiking, Through-Hiking, and Bear Encounters

38:04 The Pangea Traverse: Planning, Challenges, and Impact

Sound Bites

"I wanted to be in the community and be visible, right? As a person of color, as an Asian American living in the United States, that was participating in something that for the most part, most BIPOC people are underrepresented in."

"My family, my mom, you know, she had to escape. So my father and mother were separated during this. My father was out fighting. My mom was still in the village with my brothers and sisters and me unborn."

"I've got three years that I could, you know, put it all into hiking. So it'll take three years to complete the 16,000 miles."

Keywords

podcast, crocs, eclipses, game, interview, Pangea Traverse, bear encounters, through-hiking, hitchhiking, marathon, world record, eclipses fascination, long-distance hiking, Hmong American, refugee journey, AAPI community, Pangea Traverse, fundraising

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