Running Buddies featuring Jacob Puzey pt. 1

About this episode

In this episode, Jacob Puzey shares his journey from a rural upbringing to becoming an elite runner and race director.

On part 1 of my conversation with 5Peaks National Race Director Jacob Puzey, we go back to beginning. Jacob describes his rural upbringing in the American Southwest and Pacific Northwest, explaining how his background in agriculture and community shaped his values. We explore Puzey’s transition to Canada in 2015, motivated in part by his family and desire for a different environment. He reflects on his evolution as a runner, moving from a struggling middle school athlete to an elite competito...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie Roberts, Robert Lendrum

Guest: Jacob Puzey

Topics covered

• running
• athlete development
• personal background
• migration
• community values

Keywords

• running
• Jacob Puzey
• 5Peaks
• athlete
• migration
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Places: American Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Canada

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