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Today’s guest hails from the Driftless region of Wisconsin and is a maple syrup farmer. He is the co-founder of Embark Good Maple Energy and we’re sitting here near the start of the Colorado Trail Race which we will both be racing/surviving this year as part of the grand depart. This will be his first bikepacking race and he’s jumping into the deep end of the pool with the CTR.
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https://www.instagram.com/embarkmaple/
https://www.embarkmaple.com/
https://jwookieone.com
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This episode is brought to you by:
Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!
Embark Maple Energy - https://www.embarkmaple.com Use code “EMBARK20” for 20% off!
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https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/
Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected]
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(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsor Messages
(00:03:11) - Guest Eric Wininger Introduction and Race Context
(00:05:37) - Embark Maple Energy and Product Discussion
(00:06:38) - Endurance Racing Experience and Mindset
(00:10:04) - Bikepacking Background and Race Preparation
(00:15:16) - Managing Anxiety and Mental Preparation
(00:17:23) - Race Start and Weather Concerns
(00:27:03) - Origin of 'Eric the Fox' and Maple Syrup Farming Background
(00:32:18) - Starting the Farm and Business Challenges
(00:35:32) - Endurance Community and Nutrition Evolution
(00:41:09) - Maple Syrup Production Process Explained
(00:50:19) - Tree Health and Tapping Practices
(00:53:53) - Farm Expansion and Business Philosophy
(00:57:44) - Personal Background and Seasonal Life
(01:05:59) - Mushrooms and Forest Ecology
(01:10:49) - Seasonal Energy and Emotional Cycles
(01:12:43) - Simplifying Off-Grid Living and Solar Power
(01:14:31) - Packaging and Production Process of Embark Maple Energy
(01:20:06) - Local Food Business Incubator and Community
(01:24:08) - Green Tea Caffeine Benefits and Product Usage
(01:27:46) - Concussions and Impact on Focus
(01:30:51) - Endurance Sports as Outlet After Injury
(01:34:02) - Balancing Risk and Safety in Endurance Riding
(01:37:46) - Bike Setup and Equipment for the Race
(01:44:18) - Unexpected Challenges Before the Race
(01:48:21) - Life Changes and Purpose Outdoors
(01:51:26) - Using Embark in Extreme Weather
(01:53:44) - Race Nutrition and Sleep Strategy
(01:57:37) - Rapid Fire Questions and Endurance Superpower
(02:09:32) - Advice for New Endurance Athletes
(02:12:25) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Support Info
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#endurance #enduranceracing #enduranceathlete #endurancesports #adventure #bikepacking #bikepackracing
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✨ Support the Podcast ✨
Today’s guest hails from the Driftless region of Wisconsin and is a maple syrup farmer. He is the co-founder of Embark Good Maple Energy and we’re sitting here near the start of the Colorado Trail Race which we will both be racing/surviving this year as part of the grand depart. This will be his first bikepacking race and he’s jumping into the deep end of the pool with the CTR.
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https://www.instagram.com/embarkmaple/
https://www.embarkmaple.com/
https://jwookieone.com
----------------
This episode is brought to you by:
Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!
Embark Maple Energy - https://www.embarkmaple.com Use code “EMBARK20” for 20% off!
----------------
https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/
Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected]
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(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsor Messages
(00:03:11) - Guest Eric Wininger Introduction and Race Context
(00:05:37) - Embark Maple Energy and Product Discussion
(00:06:38) - Endurance Racing Experience and Mindset
(00:10:04) - Bikepacking Background and Race Preparation
(00:15:16) - Managing Anxiety and Mental Preparation
(00:17:23) - Race Start and Weather Concerns
(00:27:03) - Origin of 'Eric the Fox' and Maple Syrup Farming Background
(00:32:18) - Starting the Farm and Business Challenges
(00:35:32) - Endurance Community and Nutrition Evolution
(00:41:09) - Maple Syrup Production Process Explained
(00:50:19) - Tree Health and Tapping Practices
(00:53:53) - Farm Expansion and Business Philosophy
(00:57:44) - Personal Background and Seasonal Life
(01:05:59) - Mushrooms and Forest Ecology
(01:10:49) - Seasonal Energy and Emotional Cycles
(01:12:43) - Simplifying Off-Grid Living and Solar Power
(01:14:31) - Packaging and Production Process of Embark Maple Energy
(01:20:06) - Local Food Business Incubator and Community
(01:24:08) - Green Tea Caffeine Benefits and Product Usage
(01:27:46) - Concussions and Impact on Focus
(01:30:51) - Endurance Sports as Outlet After Injury
(01:34:02) - Balancing Risk and Safety in Endurance Riding
(01:37:46) - Bike Setup and Equipment for the Race
(01:44:18) - Unexpected Challenges Before the Race
(01:48:21) - Life Changes and Purpose Outdoors
(01:51:26) - Using Embark in Extreme Weather
(01:53:44) - Race Nutrition and Sleep Strategy
(01:57:37) - Rapid Fire Questions and Endurance Superpower
(02:09:32) - Advice for New Endurance Athletes
(02:12:25) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Support Info
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#endurance #enduranceracing #enduranceathlete #endurancesports #adventure #bikepacking #bikepackracing
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