In S3Ep6 of the PRP, Adam pilgrimages out to Utah to shoot the shit with first time half marathoner, exuberant socialite and mama bear extraordinaire Nancy Hughes who has been preparing for the Tushars Mountain Runs Half Marathon on July 29th, 2023. Austin Hughes, recent mountain hobby joggin' convert and Nancy’s beloved son joins the show to help shed light on all things Utah, Nancy and what not to do before races.

Vulnerability arrives in full force as the Hughes crew reminisces about how difficult the past few months have been for them as a family. Losing a loved one is painful, complicated, frustrating and often times feels paralyzing. There are some good days, there are more bad days, and the unfortunate truth is that the road ahead of them is still long and undetermined. Despite the uncertainty, however, Nancy and Austin reflect on how movement and fresh air have slowly become staple coping mechanisms in their collective journeys with grief. 

The squad then deep dives into some of Nancy’s insecurities about tackling a goal this monumental. A high altitude event like this is not for the faint of heart, but her boys remind her, neither is dealing with the loss of a life partner. Although 2023 has been rough, this event provides a platform for Nancy to prove just how strong she is to the most important person to believe in that mindset. Herself. 

What exactly is a Hughes cruise? How many Hughes views must one embrace before earning a proper Hughes snooze? Uhhh we talkin’ sock ransoms?! Just how flat are those quesadillas, good sir?? Ok, who bumped ahead god damnit?!! Is Nance a biiiig shit on her calendar typa gal? What in god’s name is a bookmobile?! Does Nancy suffer from a severe case of goodbye amnesia?! Ummm, are we ouchea mountain meandering?! How deep a seed is Austin on Adam’s pacer bench?! Is Winnie the Pooh the GOAT of simple quotes?? Is Nance quad deucin?? Is Austin in cankle denial? What the hell does it mean to go SUP’ing?! Avalanches, altitude and pirates, oh my!

Get ready (not Randy) PRP listenership, this and so much more in this endearing, reflective, encouraging and banter-filled episode of the PRP. 

Explain that Strava section:

Nancy's Strava Activity

Austin's Strava Activity

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Recorded Thursday July 27th @ 4:30PM MST