“Whether he finishes first or last, we have our life together – and that’s all that matters.” – Jess Brazeau

“A lot of my success is because I have such a good teammate in the background.” – Jim Walmsley

In this very special episode, I was joined by Jess Brazeau and Jim Walmsley – not just elite athletes in their own right, but also a deeply connected couple navigating the world of endurance sports together. This marks their first podcast appearance as a duo, and it’s an open, honest, and often funny conversation about racing, crewing, and building a life around shared passions.

Jess shares how her background in gymnastics shaped her approach to movement and competition, and why she often finds just as much joy in supporting others as she does in chasing her own finish lines. Jim reflects on the evolution of his ultra-running career, from Western States to UTMB, and how Jess’s support behind the scenes has been a cornerstone of his success.

We dive into:

• How they navigate race day as a team

• The emotional highs and lows of crewing and competing

• What it means to maintain balance, fun, and purpose in a high-performance lifestyle

• Their thoughts on equality in sport, authenticity, and what really matters at the end of the day
  

💬 Expect candid moments, lots of laughs, and even a surprise appearance by a cat during recording.

📺 This is also a video podcast, available in full on Spotify and YouTube – and trust us, it’s worth watching! From hairstyle discussions to behind-the-scenes moments, this conversation shines in every way.

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🔗 More about Jess & Jim

📺 Watch the documentary on Jess & Jim on YouTube

📸 Follow Jim on Instagram: @walmsleyruns

📸 Follow Jess on Instagram: @jbrazeau

👟 More on Jim at HOKA: hoka.com/jim-walmsley

🏁 Jim’s UTMB profile: utmb.world/jim-walmsley

🏃‍♀️ Jess’s UTMB profile: utmb.world/jess-brazeau

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