Colorado is an amazing place. This week we talk about what most Coloradans do for this sliver of time called Fall.  Adaptive athletes pushing the envelope and trail runners migrate to Estes Park.  Dispatch Weekly is all about what is going on in Colorado.

Tin Soldiers, Fall Colors, and Trail Runners.

Dispatch Radio is at the heart of the stories of people that pursue adventure in the outdoors.

Fitness

Health & Fitness

Last week, we had a heartfelt conversation with Travis and Mark Macy about their inspiring father-son journey of perseverance in the face of immense hardship. Both lifelong athletes, they refused to let Mark's Alzheimer's diagnosis hinder their passion for endurance competitions. In 2019, they made the courageous decision to participate in the World's Toughest Race—a grueling seven-day, 400-mile marathon involving trekking, climbing, biking, and paddling through the jungle—for one final race together. Get the book here: https://a.co/d/aHMVdZx Follow Travis on Instagram @travismacy Follow Mark on Instagram @mmacy146 Follow us on Instagram @dispatchradio  Dispatch Radio is proudly sponsored by Genesee Nutrition, the most tasty, healthy, and nutritious adventure bar on the market: https://www.geneseenutrition.com/ We will be doing monthly live shows at Boone Mountain Sports/Evergreen Brewery so stay tuned!

Travis & Mark Macy on their inspiring father-son Alzheimer's journey & new book 'One Mile At A Time'

In this episode, we chat with adventure coach Michele Dillon and one of her clients, Clair Jones Wilson, about how runners get through loss of motivation, finding joy in running, and their favorite tunes from their running playlists!

Coaches Corner #1: Finding Your Joy with Coach Michele Dillon

Running with donkeys, what a concept! Today we're talking with two of the best to do it, Bob Sweeney and George Zack. With their help, we get into the how and why of this wild sport.

Burro Racing with Bob Sweeney and George Zack

In today’s special bonus episode, Will Carr discusses Russ Rizzo’s newfound passion for burro racing, which involves running alongside a donkey for many miles in the Colorado mountains. On Tuesday we will be dropping an interview with Burro racing legends Bob Sweeney and George Zack, so if you need a crash course for the sport, this episode is for you! 

BONUS: Burro Racing 4 Dummies

Mickey Wilson is a 4-time world champion pro slackliner who used his skills to save a life on a chairlift at Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Will Carr makes his hosting debut alongside co-host Russ Rizzo to discuss slacklining/trick-lining/high-lining and hear his harrowing tale of heroism.

Tin Soldiers, Fall Colors, and Trail Runners.

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