Mason opens the conversation, recorded on Oct. 17, by talking about his move to Las Vegas and lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle since graduating from Loras in 2018. Mason tells about a conversation that sparked his return to running competitively in early 2023. The former Loras College conference champion relives a race on the track during his comeback where he competed with a bit of a handicap. Mason talks about a turning point his freshman year of college where he knew had a lot of potential. He goes into detail about the running philosophy at Loras under former coach Bob Schultz. Mason talks about a sickness that partially derailed his senior season at Loras and about a track where he never fulfilled his potential. He tells why he has never run a marathon or half marathon and why he is inclined not to join a running club. Mason looks ahead to his 2025 schedule and mentions two of his passions outside of running.