In this conversation, Tommie Runz shares his inspiring journey of personal transformation, focusing on his struggles with alcohol addiction and the path to sobriety through running. He discusses the pivotal moments that led to his decision to change, the importance of community support, and how he filled the void left by alcohol with positive habits, particularly running. Tommie reflects on his experiences with marathons and ultra-distance events, emphasizing the significance of saying 'yes' to opportunities and the power of choosing one's own path in the face of adversity. 

 

  Topics:

 

• Discovering alcohol and falling into addiction
• Tommie’s rock bottom moment
• Getting sober and the ingredients of self-transformation
• Discovering running and investing in health
• Running all six World Marathon Majors in a calendar year
• The magic of the speed project
• Tommie’s experience running 340 miles in five days
• Finishing in Las Vegas
• Tommie’s fundraiser for release recovery
• A lot more!

 

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

• Canyons by UTMB debrief
• Western States Golden Ticket recap
• Great Wall Trail, Madeira, & Mt. Fuji 100 highlights
• Cocodona 250 preview
• The emerging trends of athletes becoming employees of their brand partners

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• Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
• Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
• Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
• Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

 

• Katie Schide & Germain Grangier return to On
• Warner Brothers Discovery broadcast partnership with Golden Trail World Series
• EmKay Sullivan's Golden Ticket rolls down to Abby Hall
• Golden Trail World Series kicks off in Asia
• Gorge Waterfalls, Lake Sonoma, & Desert RATs recaps

 

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• Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
• Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
• Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
• Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

 

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Bill and Loren Armstrong, the husband and wife team behind NEVERSECOND - the cutting edge nutrition brand that in only a couple years has become very popular among trail runners, establishing itself as a leader in the category. Of course, Freetrail has officially been in partnership with NEVERSECOND since the beginning of the year, and in that time we’ve loved getting to know Bill and Loren and have developed a huge admiration for how they conduct themselves and their business – a quality and professionalism that 100% shows up in their products, which are exquisite. I’m excited to share a bit more of their story here.

 

 

Topics discuss:

 

 

• Their previous business Whipsmart which they owned and operated for 20 years
• The founding story of N2 and building a business on their own terms
• We talk about branding, timing, differentiation and other practical business considerations
• The systems based approach to fueling and recovery
• The NEVERSECOND product line and what sets it apart
• Doing things that don’t scale
• Working with some of the best athletes in the sport including Katie Schide and a funny story about connecting with Jim Walmsley
• The future of the brand
• The flavorless C30 gel that hit the market this week!
• A lot more

 

 

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• Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
• Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
• Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
• Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

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Alex Honnold is among the most accomplished climbers in history. Bursting into the mainstream consciousness in 2008, Alex has personally changed what people have viewed to be possible in the vertical world. In 2017, Alex did the first ever free solo of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, a feat that many consider to be the greatest athletic accomplishment in history, and that was documented in the Oscar winning film, Free Solo. We're honored to host him on the podcast.

 

Topics:

 

• Where Alex is the arc of his career
• His feelings recollecting to the times before he was famous
• The inspiration Alex took from climbing legend Peter Croft
• The state of climbing as a sport and the impact of the Olympics
• Training and the similarities between running and climbing
• How becoming a parent has impacted goal setting
• The physical and psychological toll of being a pro athlete for two decades
• Staying motivated over time
• Alex's relationship with competition 
• The aftermath of Free Solo and what Alex called his "deployment to Hollywood"
• His home in Las Vegas and why it's a great place to live
• The Honnold Foundation
• A lot more!

 

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• Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
• Grab a trail running pack from Osprey
• Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
• Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

 

Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts

 

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Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today:

 

• Salomon Athlete Team Presentation
• Team Camps (Salomon, TERREX, Asics, CRAFT, & Brooks)
• Chianti by UTMB
• Barkley Marathons
• Tenerife by UTMB
• Alex Proctor breaking Dylan's 14 year old CR

   

 

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• Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
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• Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com
• Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ

 

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